<![CDATA[The Freedom Founders Podcast]]>Build Wealth You Control. Design A Life You Choose. For Founders aiming higher and wanting to maximize time for enjoyment and impact.

Burnt out? Needing direction? If you’ve climbed “the mountain” and still feeling like you’re missing something…

This podcast shows how other owners are winning back their time, increasing influence and creating cash flow for maximum impact.

]]>www.freedomfounders.com/podcastRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 29 May 2026 15:39:45 GMTMon, 02 Mar 2026 18:54:00 GMT60Dr. David Phelps<p><b>Build Wealth You Control. Design A Life You Choose. </b><i>For Founders aiming higher and wanting to maximize time for enjoyment and impact.</i><br /></p><p><i>Burnt out? Needing direction? If you’ve climbed “the mountain” and still feeling like you’re missing something…</i><br /></p><p><i>This podcast shows how other owners are winning back their time, increasing influence and creating cash flow for maximum impact.</i></p>episodicDr. David Phelpsadmin@freedomfounders.comno<![CDATA[Have You Built a Practice Too Valuable to Sell? - Ep16 Perrin DesPortes]]>

How do You Build for Freedom Without Getting Trapped by Your Own Success?

In this episode, Dr David Phelps sits down with Perrin DesPortes to unpack one of the most overlooked problems in dentistry today — the practice that's become too valuable for a clean, simple exit.

If you've ever wondered how to transition your practice without taking a discount, handing it to a DSO, or getting trapped in a partnership that wasn't built to last — this conversation is for you.

David and Perrin cover:

  • Why bank financing limits who can actually buy your practice — and what to do about it
  • The critical difference between a transaction and a transition
  • How to have the ownership conversation with associates before it's too late
  • Why agreement and alignment are not the same thing — and why confusing them could cost you everything
  • The profit sharing structure that rewards your partner without eroding your business
  • Why the emerging group practice space may be the biggest opportunity in dentistry right now

The most expensive conversations in business are the ones you wait too long to have. This episode is the one that starts them.

Episode Links:

Connect with Perrin DesPortes:

LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/perrindesportes

Twitter - https://twitter.com/perrindesportes

Get David's New Book -

https://exitoptional.com

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Communication and Mentorship in Partnerships

01:33 Navigating Associate Relationships and Ownership Conversations

14:00 The Importance of Community in Business Ownership

18:40 Understanding Ownership Mindset in Young Associates

23:36 Navigating the Path to Partnership

28:19 The Complexity of Profit Sharing and Equity

33:58 Future Trends in Dentistry and Business Ownership

45:31 The Dream of Exiting a Business

46:12 Evaluating Readiness for Exit

]]>851ad214-27a6-49f9-8265-c21e0b0965f3Mon, 25 May 2026 14:14:49 GMT<p></p><p><i>How do You Build for Freedom Without Getting Trapped by Your Own Success?</i></p><p></p><p>In this episode, Dr David Phelps sits down with Perrin DesPortes to unpack one of the most overlooked problems in dentistry today — the practice that's become too valuable for a clean, simple exit.</p><p></p><p>If you've ever wondered how to transition your practice without taking a discount, handing it to a DSO, or getting trapped in a partnership that wasn't built to last — this conversation is for you.</p><p></p><p>David and Perrin cover:</p><ul><li>Why bank financing limits who can actually buy your practice — and what to do about it</li><li>The critical difference between a transaction and a transition</li><li>How to have the ownership conversation with associates before it's too late</li><li>Why agreement and alignment are not the same thing — and why confusing them could cost you everything</li><li>The profit sharing structure that rewards your partner without eroding your business</li><li>Why the emerging group practice space may be the biggest opportunity in dentistry right now</li></ul><p></p><p>The most expensive conversations in business are the ones you wait too long to have. This episode is the one that starts them.</p><p></p><p>Episode Links:</p><p></p><p>Connect with Perrin DesPortes:</p><p>LinkedIn - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linkedin.com/in/perrindesportes" target="_blank">https://linkedin.com/in/perrindesportes</a></p><p>Twitter - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/perrindesportes" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/perrindesportes</a></p><p></p><p>Get David's New Book -</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://exitoptional.com" target="_blank">https://exitoptional.com</a></p><p></p><p>Episode Highlights:</p><p>00:00 Communication and Mentorship in Partnerships</p><p>01:33 Navigating Associate Relationships and Ownership Conversations</p><p>14:00 The Importance of Community in Business Ownership</p><p>18:40 Understanding Ownership Mindset in Young Associates</p><p>23:36 Navigating the Path to Partnership</p><p>28:19 The Complexity of Profit Sharing and Equity</p><p>33:58 Future Trends in Dentistry and Business Ownership</p><p>45:31 The Dream of Exiting a Business</p><p>46:12 Evaluating Readiness for Exit</p>no00:46:36116Have You Built a Practice Too Valuable to Sell? - Ep16 Perrin DesPortesfull<![CDATA[The Fastest Learner Wins — And It’s Never Too Late to Start - Ep15 Daniel Louzanis]]>What if most of what we believe about education is wrong?

In this episode, Daniel Louzonis—founder of The Einstein Blueprint, educator, entrepreneur, and former Wall Street trader—shares why traditional schooling leaves massive human potential untapped. From homeschooling and accelerated learning to entrepreneurship, screens, and social intelligence, Daniel explains how parents can help kids become self-driven learners prepared for the real world.

Episode Links:

Connect with Daniel Louzonis - https://www.einsteinblueprint.com/

Get David's New Book - https://exitoptional.com

Time Codes:

00:00 – Why Traditional Education Is Failing Kids

03:01 – How His Son Went From Counting to Algebra

09:43 – Hard Work vs Talent & “DNA”

15:55 – The Biggest Mistakes Parents Make

20:05 – Why He Chose Homeschooling

25:28 – The Most Important Non-Academic Skills

29:26 – Raising Entrepreneurial, Independent Kids

33:12 – Building The Einstein Blueprint Academy

36:05 – The Future of Education & Mentorship

38:04 – Exit Optional Playbook

]]>85c4cac1-ae59-4550-bd1b-0ec92b76d6ebMon, 18 May 2026 10:45:00 GMT<p>What if most of what we believe about education is wrong?</p><p></p><p>In this episode, Daniel Louzonis—founder of The Einstein Blueprint, educator, entrepreneur, and former Wall Street trader—shares why traditional schooling leaves massive human potential untapped. From homeschooling and accelerated learning to entrepreneurship, screens, and social intelligence, Daniel explains how parents can help kids become self-driven learners prepared for the real world.</p><p></p><p>Episode Links:</p><p>Connect with Daniel Louzonis - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.einsteinblueprint.com/" target="_blank">https://www.einsteinblueprint.com/</a></p><p>Get David's New Book - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://exitoptional.com" target="_blank">https://exitoptional.com</a></p><p></p><p>Time Codes:</p><p>00:00 – Why Traditional Education Is Failing Kids</p><p>03:01 – How His Son Went From Counting to Algebra</p><p>09:43 – Hard Work vs Talent &amp; “DNA”</p><p>15:55 – The Biggest Mistakes Parents Make</p><p>20:05 – Why He Chose Homeschooling</p><p>25:28 – The Most Important Non-Academic Skills</p><p>29:26 – Raising Entrepreneurial, Independent Kids</p><p>33:12 – Building The Einstein Blueprint Academy</p><p>36:05 – The Future of Education &amp; Mentorship</p><p>38:04 – Exit Optional Playbook</p>no00:39:0815The Fastest Learner Wins — And It’s Never Too Late to Start - Ep15 Daniel Louzanisfull<![CDATA[Thinking In Chaos: Military Decision Models For Leadership & Life - Ep 14 Schuyler Williamson]]>What if the key to better leadership isn’t reacting faster—but thinking deeper?

In this episode, Schuyler Williamson—West Point graduate, Army combat veteran, entrepreneur, and author of The Steady Leader—shares how military leadership principles, intentional thinking, and faith-driven purpose shaped both his business journey and his life. This conversation is packed with practical wisdom on leadership, decision-making, influence, and building businesses that truly serve people.

Episode Links:

Schuyler's Official Website - https://www.schuylerwilliamson.com/

Schuyler's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/schuylerwilliamson/

Get David's New Book - https://exitoptional.com/

Time Codes:

00:00 – The Solution to Chaos Is Clarity

00:48 – Why Leaders Must Think First

01:06 – Choosing West Point Over Sports

05:20 – The Conversation That Changed His Life

07:48 – Why He Chose Business School

09:52 – Optionality & Living Below Your Means

10:59 – Desperation Destroys Decision-Making

12:13 – Military Planning for Business & Life

15:43 – Why Most People React Too Fast

16:08 – Entrepreneurs Get Bored Too Easily

17:50 – Can Leadership Be Trained?

20:44 – The Difference Between Responding & Reacting

22:51 – Teaching Leaders to Ask Better Questions

24:06 – Leadership, Trust & Team Buy-In

29:33 – The Biggest Leadership Mistakes

33:36 – Praying for Influence Instead of Success

40:12 – The Mission Behind Laundry Love

43:57 – How Laundry Love Serves Families

48:09 – What He’d Build If Money Didn’t Matter

49:31 – Where to Connect with Schuyler

]]>12bebc3d-87f8-428a-af79-12cc2357e72cMon, 11 May 2026 10:45:00 GMT<p>What if the key to better leadership isn’t reacting faster—but thinking deeper?</p><p></p><p>In this episode, Schuyler Williamson—West Point graduate, Army combat veteran, entrepreneur, and author of <i>The Steady Leader</i>—shares how military leadership principles, intentional thinking, and faith-driven purpose shaped both his business journey and his life. This conversation is packed with practical wisdom on leadership, decision-making, influence, and building businesses that truly serve people.</p><p></p><p>Episode Links:</p><p>Schuyler's Official Website - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.schuylerwilliamson.com/" target="_blank">https://www.schuylerwilliamson.com/</a></p><p>Schuyler's LinkedIn - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/schuylerwilliamson/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/schuylerwilliamson/</a></p><p>Get David's New Book - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://exitoptional.com/" target="_blank">https://exitoptional.com/</a></p><p></p><p>Time Codes:</p><p>00:00 – The Solution to Chaos Is Clarity</p><p>00:48 – Why Leaders Must Think First</p><p>01:06 – Choosing West Point Over Sports</p><p>05:20 – The Conversation That Changed His Life</p><p>07:48 – Why He Chose Business School</p><p>09:52 – Optionality &amp; Living Below Your Means</p><p>10:59 – Desperation Destroys Decision-Making</p><p>12:13 – Military Planning for Business &amp; Life</p><p>15:43 – Why Most People React Too Fast</p><p>16:08 – Entrepreneurs Get Bored Too Easily</p><p>17:50 – Can Leadership Be Trained?</p><p>20:44 – The Difference Between Responding &amp; Reacting</p><p>22:51 – Teaching Leaders to Ask Better Questions</p><p>24:06 – Leadership, Trust &amp; Team Buy-In</p><p>29:33 – The Biggest Leadership Mistakes</p><p>33:36 – Praying for Influence Instead of Success</p><p>40:12 – The Mission Behind Laundry Love</p><p>43:57 – How Laundry Love Serves Families</p><p>48:09 – What He’d Build If Money Didn’t Matter</p><p>49:31 – Where to Connect with Schuyler</p>no00:52:0114Thinking In Chaos: Military Decision Models For Leadership & Life - Ep 14 Schuyler Williamsonfull<![CDATA[The Decade Play: Long-Game Investing in an Uncertain Market – Ep 13 Anna Kelley]]>Most investors think they understand risk—until the cycle turns.

In this episode, Anna Kelley—real estate operator, LP, and former institutional investor—breaks down why today’s economy is more fragile than it looks. From liquidity cycles to debt risk and market illusions, Anna shares what she’s watching closely and how disciplined investors can navigate uncertainty without getting caught in the next downturn.

Episode Links:

Anna Kelly's Website: https://annakelleyinvesting.com/

Get My New Book: https://exitoptional.com

Time Codes:

00:00 – Signal vs Noise in Today’s Economy

00:32 – Why Smart Investors Must Be More Careful

02:59 – The Liquidity Cycle Explained

06:30 – Why Refinancing Risk Is Rising

10:16 – Private Credit: The Hidden Threat

11:55 – Are We Still Early in the Downturn?

13:33 – Real Estate Repricing Reality

17:51 – Capital Calls & Investor Pain

20:20 – Why the Economy Isn’t Responding

22:05 – Could We Repeat the 1970s?

25:31 – The Fed, Inflation & Policy Risk

31:08 – The Reverse Wealth Effect Explained

36:44 – Why Investors Are Pulling Back

38:31 – Why Raising Capital Is So Hard Now

40:52 – What Makes a Deal Worth It Today

44:54 – Why Bigger Deals = Bigger Risk

47:51 – The Case for Simple, Long-Term Investing

]]>8f909fd5-b73d-401b-9f6e-d8faea798d9dMon, 04 May 2026 10:45:00 GMT<p>Most investors think they understand risk—until the cycle turns.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, Anna Kelley—real estate operator, LP, and former institutional investor—breaks down why today’s economy is more fragile than it looks. From liquidity cycles to debt risk and market illusions, Anna shares what she’s watching closely and how disciplined investors can navigate uncertainty without getting caught in the next downturn.</p><p></p><p>Episode Links:</p><p>Anna Kelly's Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://annakelleyinvesting.com/" target="_blank">https://annakelleyinvesting.com/</a></p><p>Get My New Book: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://exitoptional.com" target="_blank">https://exitoptional.com</a></p><p></p><p>Time Codes:</p><p>00:00 – Signal vs Noise in Today’s Economy</p><p>00:32 – Why Smart Investors Must Be More Careful</p><p>02:59 – The Liquidity Cycle Explained</p><p>06:30 – Why Refinancing Risk Is Rising</p><p>10:16 – Private Credit: The Hidden Threat</p><p>11:55 – Are We Still Early in the Downturn?</p><p>13:33 – Real Estate Repricing Reality</p><p>17:51 – Capital Calls &amp; Investor Pain</p><p>20:20 – Why the Economy Isn’t Responding</p><p>22:05 – Could We Repeat the 1970s?</p><p>25:31 – The Fed, Inflation &amp; Policy Risk</p><p>31:08 – The Reverse Wealth Effect Explained</p><p>36:44 – Why Investors Are Pulling Back</p><p>38:31 – Why Raising Capital Is So Hard Now</p><p>40:52 – What Makes a Deal Worth It Today</p><p>44:54 – Why Bigger Deals = Bigger Risk</p><p>47:51 – The Case for Simple, Long-Term Investing</p>no00:49:1213The Decade Play: Long-Game Investing in an Uncertain Market – Ep 13 Anna Kelleyfull<![CDATA[Why Retaining Some Business Equity Could Be Your Best Exit Strategy - Ep 12 Burt Copeland]]>Most business owners think the goal is simple: scale, sell, retire. But what if that path creates more regret than freedom?

CFO Burt Copeland breaks down why most exits fail—and how to build a business that gives you control, income, and options. This conversation challenges everything you’ve been told about selling.

Episode Links:

Burt Copeland - New Life CFO - https://newlifecfo.com/
Get My New Book: https://exitoptional.com

Time Codes:

00:00 – Why Most Business Exits Fail

00:20 – The Hidden Risks of Selling Your Business

02:09 – The “Grind vs Sell” Trap

04:32 – What Makes a Business Truly Valuable

06:39 – Why Margins Matter Before You Exit

09:21 – CFO vs CPA: What Owners Miss

12:30 – Control vs Cash: The Real Tradeoff

14:15 – Earn-Outs Explained (And Why They Fail)

17:40 – The Hidden Dangers After Selling

21:17 – A Smarter Alternative to Full Exit

23:58 – The 10X Exit Myth (Real Numbers)

26:19 – Why You Don’t Actually Get Paid at Closing

28:10 – The Shocking Truth About Exit Success Rates

30:49 – Emotional Regret After Selling

32:22 – How Much You REALLY Need to Retire

33:30 – Final Advice: Rethink the Exit Plan

]]>c532a5b4-b430-4827-b547-1e8f6a2e59e6Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:45:00 GMT<p>Most business owners think the goal is simple: scale, sell, retire. But what if that path creates more regret than freedom?</p><p></p><p>CFO Burt Copeland breaks down why most exits fail—and how to build a business that gives you control, income, and options. This conversation challenges everything you’ve been told about selling.</p><p></p><p>Episode Links:</p><p>Burt Copeland - New Life CFO - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://newlifecfo.com/" target="_blank">https://newlifecfo.com/</a><br />Get My New Book: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://exitoptional.com" target="_blank">https://exitoptional.com</a></p><p></p><p>Time Codes:</p><p>00:00 – Why Most Business Exits Fail</p><p>00:20 – The Hidden Risks of Selling Your Business</p><p>02:09 – The “Grind vs Sell” Trap</p><p>04:32 – What Makes a Business Truly Valuable</p><p>06:39 – Why Margins Matter Before You Exit</p><p>09:21 – CFO vs CPA: What Owners Miss</p><p>12:30 – Control vs Cash: The Real Tradeoff</p><p>14:15 – Earn-Outs Explained (And Why They Fail)</p><p>17:40 – The Hidden Dangers After Selling</p><p>21:17 – A Smarter Alternative to Full Exit</p><p>23:58 – The 10X Exit Myth (Real Numbers)</p><p>26:19 – Why You Don’t Actually Get Paid at Closing</p><p>28:10 – The Shocking Truth About Exit Success Rates</p><p>30:49 – Emotional Regret After Selling</p><p>32:22 – How Much You REALLY Need to Retire</p><p>33:30 – Final Advice: Rethink the Exit Plan</p>no00:34:3512Why Retaining Some Business Equity Could Be Your Best Exit Strategy - Ep 12 Burt Copelandfull<![CDATA[Your Relationships Break When You Avoid These Conversations - Ep 11 Greg Stephens]]>What if the conversations you’re avoiding are the very thing holding you back?

In this episode, Greg Stephens, author of The Art of Restoring Impossible Relationships, shares why real power comes from within—and why leaders must go first. Greg helps entrepreneurs navigate conflict, rebuild broken relationships, and unlock freedom on the other side of difficult conversations.

Episode Links:

Connect with Greg: greg@alignment-resources.com

Alignment Resources website: https://www.alignment-resources.com/

Get My New Book: https://exitoptional.com

Time Codes:

00:00 – Real Power Starts Within

03:07 – Decisions, Responsibility & Owning Your Life

06:38 – The Cost of Avoiding Conflict

11:02 – The Skillset Most Leaders Lack

13:42 – Speak Your Intent (Game Changer)

17:35 – Why You “Don’t Have Time” Is the Problem

21:38 – Facts vs Story (Where We Get It Wrong)

23:36 – First Step to Fix a Broken Relationship

25:03 – Ego, Power & What It Costs You

26:24 – When to Fix vs End a Relationship

32:10 – Transforming Teams & Company Culture

34:52 – How to Connect with Greg

]]>313fc166-a352-4985-9317-68fb90713a0eMon, 20 Apr 2026 10:45:00 GMT<p>What if the conversations you’re avoiding are the very thing holding you back?</p><p></p><p>In this episode, <b>Greg Stephens</b>, author of <i>The Art of Restoring Impossible Relationships</i>, shares why real power comes from within—and why leaders must go first. Greg helps entrepreneurs navigate conflict, rebuild broken relationships, and unlock freedom on the other side of difficult conversations.</p><p></p><p>Episode Links:</p><p>Connect with Greg: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:greg@alignment-resources.com" target="_blank">greg@alignment-resources.com</a></p><p>Alignment Resources website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alignment-resources.com/" target="_blank">https://www.alignment-resources.com/</a></p><p>Get My New Book: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://exitoptional.com" target="_blank">https://exitoptional.com</a></p><p></p><p>Time Codes:</p><p>00:00 – Real Power Starts Within</p><p>03:07 – Decisions, Responsibility &amp; Owning Your Life</p><p>06:38 – The Cost of Avoiding Conflict</p><p>11:02 – The Skillset Most Leaders Lack</p><p>13:42 – Speak Your Intent (Game Changer)</p><p>17:35 – Why You “Don’t Have Time” Is the Problem</p><p>21:38 – Facts vs Story (Where We Get It Wrong)</p><p>23:36 – First Step to Fix a Broken Relationship</p><p>25:03 – Ego, Power &amp; What It Costs You</p><p>26:24 – When to Fix vs End a Relationship</p><p>32:10 – Transforming Teams &amp; Company Culture</p><p>34:52 – How to Connect with Greg</p>no00:36:2511Your Relationships Break When You Avoid These Conversations - Ep 11 Greg Stephensfull<![CDATA[Can You Get to Cash in 5 Minutes? Why It Matters for Investors in 2026 - Ep 10 Ted Oakley]]>What if your wealth isn’t as accessible as you think?

Ted Oakley is Founder & CIO of Oxbow Advisors with 50+ years in markets. He breaks down market volatility, liquidity risk, and why the ability to get to cash quickly may matter more than returns in the years ahead.

We cover inflation strategies, sequence risk, the growing gap between paper gains and real financial control, and why selling your business isn’t always the clear win it seems.

EPISODE LINKS:

Ted's Oxbow Advisors site: https://oxbowadvisors.com

Ted's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-oakley-08444a32

Get My New Book: https://exitoptional.com

Time Codes:

00:00 – Intro
01:04 – Why Experience in the Market Matters
04:25 – The Debt Problem No One Is Talking About
06:20 – Why the Next Decade Will Be More Volatile
08:12 – Rethinking Real Estate & Leverage
10:24 – The Hidden Truth About Private Equity Exits
11:48 – What Happens After You Sell Your Business
12:08 – Are We Heading Into a “Lost Decade”?
13:34 – Financial Repression Explained
15:27 – Why Hard Assets Matter More Than Ever
16:53 – Who Will Buy U.S. Debt?
19:28 – Can Governments Change the Rules on You?
21:01 – Why Younger Generations Are Shifting Mindsets
22:31 – Will AI Actually Replace Jobs?
25:03 – Why Tech & AI Stocks Could Reset
26:50 – The Danger of Sequence Risk
27:42 – The “Greed Factor” in Retirement
30:03 – What “Optionality” Really Means
31:33 – Why Liquidity Is Your Ultimate Safety Net

]]>c6cd1198-9495-42cb-a677-7b7029e9344aMon, 13 Apr 2026 15:15:00 GMT<p>What if your wealth isn’t as accessible as you think?</p><p></p><p><b>Ted Oakley is Founder &amp; CIO of Oxbow Advisors with 50+ years in markets. </b>He breaks down market volatility, liquidity risk, and why the ability to get to cash quickly may matter more than returns in the years ahead.</p><p></p><p>We cover inflation strategies, sequence risk, the growing gap between paper gains and real financial control, and why selling your business isn’t always the clear win it seems.</p><p></p><p>EPISODE LINKS:</p><p>Ted's Oxbow Advisors site: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://oxbowadvisors.com" target="_blank">https://oxbowadvisors.com</a></p><p>Ted's LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-oakley-08444a32" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-oakley-08444a32</a></p><p>Get My New Book: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://exitoptional.com" target="_blank">https://exitoptional.com</a></p><p></p><p>Time Codes:</p><p>00:00 – Intro<br />01:04 – Why Experience in the Market Matters<br />04:25 – The Debt Problem No One Is Talking About<br />06:20 – Why the Next Decade Will Be More Volatile<br />08:12 – Rethinking Real Estate &amp; Leverage<br />10:24 – The Hidden Truth About Private Equity Exits<br />11:48 – What Happens After You Sell Your Business<br />12:08 – Are We Heading Into a “Lost Decade”?<br />13:34 – Financial Repression Explained<br />15:27 – Why Hard Assets Matter More Than Ever<br />16:53 – Who Will Buy U.S. Debt?<br />19:28 – Can Governments Change the Rules on You?<br />21:01 – Why Younger Generations Are Shifting Mindsets<br />22:31 – Will AI Actually Replace Jobs?<br />25:03 – Why Tech &amp; AI Stocks Could Reset<br />26:50 – The Danger of Sequence Risk<br />27:42 – The “Greed Factor” in Retirement<br />30:03 – What “Optionality” Really Means<br />31:33 – Why Liquidity Is Your Ultimate Safety Net</p>no00:36:2010Can You Get to Cash in 5 Minutes? Why It Matters for Investors in 2026 - Ep 10 Ted Oakleyfull<![CDATA[Why Business Owners Become Bloated, Busy, and Broke - Ep 9 Marcus Crigler]]>Marcus Crigler is the CEO of BEC, a CFO business that works with real estate investors and operators. He breaks down what businesses are struggling with, why profits are collapsing, why “scaling” is misleading, and how ignoring key numbers leads to painful resets. If you’re growing, struggling, or questioning your model, this episode will lead you in the right direction.

EPISODE LINKS:

Marcus Crigler's BEC Site: https://beccfo.com/

Marcus Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-crigler-cpa-977a45b7/

Get My New Book: https://exitoptional.com

00:00 – Intro And The Bloated Problem

02:00 – Same Revenue, Millions Lost

04:30 – Growth Without Accountability

09:30 – The Scaling Illusion

13:00 – Expanding Markets vs Breaking Systems

15:30 – The Financial Pain of Growth

17:00 – KPIs That Actually Matter

20:30 – Ego vs Financial Freedom

24:30 – When Business Stops Being Worth It

]]>4b034b9f-3e3c-4cce-b9de-7c6d36099a03Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p>Marcus Crigler is the CEO of BEC, a CFO business that works with real estate investors and operators. He breaks down what businesses are struggling with, why profits are collapsing, why “scaling” is misleading, and how ignoring key numbers leads to painful resets. If you’re growing, struggling, or questioning your model, this episode will lead you in the right direction.</p><p></p><p>EPISODE LINKS:</p><p>Marcus Crigler's BEC Site: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://beccfo.com/" target="_blank">https://beccfo.com/</a></p><p>Marcus Linked-In: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-crigler-cpa-977a45b7/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-crigler-cpa-977a45b7/</a></p><p>Get My New Book: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://exitoptional.com" target="_blank">https://exitoptional.com</a> </p><p></p><p>00:00 – Intro And The Bloated Problem</p><p>02:00 – Same Revenue, Millions Lost </p><p>04:30 – Growth Without Accountability </p><p>09:30 – The Scaling Illusion </p><p>13:00 – Expanding Markets vs Breaking Systems </p><p>15:30 – The Financial Pain of Growth </p><p>17:00 – KPIs That Actually Matter </p><p>20:30 – Ego vs Financial Freedom </p><p>24:30 – When Business Stops Being Worth It </p>no00:29:189Why Business Owners Become Bloated, Busy, and Broke - Ep 9 Marcus Criglerfull<![CDATA[He Built His Own Banking System to Escape The High-Income Rat Race - Ep 8 Joey Mure]]>Joey Mure, co-founder of Wealth Without Wall Street, shares how business owners can stop trading time for money by building passive income systems using the infinite banking strategy (a strategy banks use themselves).

After earning $300K in mortgage sales yet feeling trapped, Joey rebuilt his financial strategy and now teaches founders how to create optionality, liquidity, and multi-stream wealth.

EPISODE LINKS:

Free Founder Tools → https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/dentist

Apply for Joey’s Passive Income Lab → https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com

Get the Exit Optional Playbook → https://exitoptional.com

00:00 Intro and Joey’s $300K Career Change

04:10 Infinite Banking & Access to Capital

06:55 Why Banks Store Wealth Differently

10:05 Passive Income Operating System Explained

12:00 Why “Set It and Forget It” Fails Today

13:30 The Lie About Financial Advisors

16:15 Teaching Kids Wealth & Investor Thinking

18:30 Marriage, Career Pressure & Course Correction

20:45 Raising Entrepreneurial Kids & Income Streams

23:55 Living Below Your Means to Create Optionality

25:10 Becoming an Investor: The First Real Step

26:40 Passive Income Lab & Investor DNA Framework

27:40 Exit-Optional Thinking for Business Owners

]]>ce89253d-06ed-4edd-8804-0d7d273efb2bMon, 30 Mar 2026 10:45:00 GMT<p>Joey Mure, co-founder of Wealth Without Wall Street, shares how business owners can stop trading time for money by building passive income systems using the infinite banking strategy (a strategy banks use themselves).</p><p></p><p>After earning $300K in mortgage sales yet feeling trapped, Joey rebuilt his financial strategy and now teaches founders how to create optionality, liquidity, and multi-stream wealth.</p><p></p><p>EPISODE LINKS:</p><p>Free Founder Tools → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/dentist" target="_blank">https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/dentist</a></p><p>Apply for Joey’s Passive Income Lab → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com" target="_blank">https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com</a></p><p>Get the Exit Optional Playbook → <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://exitoptional.com" target="_blank">https://exitoptional.com</a></p><p></p><p>00:00 Intro and Joey’s $300K Career Change</p><p>04:10 Infinite Banking &amp; Access to Capital</p><p>06:55 Why Banks Store Wealth Differently</p><p>10:05 Passive Income Operating System Explained</p><p>12:00 Why “Set It and Forget It” Fails Today</p><p>13:30 The Lie About Financial Advisors</p><p>16:15 Teaching Kids Wealth &amp; Investor Thinking</p><p>18:30 Marriage, Career Pressure &amp; Course Correction</p><p>20:45 Raising Entrepreneurial Kids &amp; Income Streams</p><p>23:55 Living Below Your Means to Create Optionality</p><p>25:10 Becoming an Investor: The First Real Step</p><p>26:40 Passive Income Lab &amp; Investor DNA Framework</p><p>27:40 Exit-Optional Thinking for Business Owners</p>no00:28:458He Built His Own Banking System to Escape The High-Income Rat Race - Ep 8 Joey Murefull<![CDATA[Cheap Money Is Dead. Growth Is Harder. Exits Are Different. How To Adapt: Ep 7 Alastair Macdonald]]>Markets are shifting. Institutional trust is eroding. Owners who don’t recognize the new risk environment may be exposed.

Investor and macro strategist Alastair J. Macdonald explores rising systemic risk, why traditional growth and exit assumptions are breaking, and how trust networks and critical thinking will shape the next era and determine who thrives.

EPISODE LINKS:

Follow Alastair on Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastair-macdonald-592a38335/?originalSubdomain=pr

Follow Alastair on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackbelt_chronicles/

Get my new book: https://exitoptional.com

Time Codes:

00:00 Intro and Why Founders Are Feeling Uncertainty

05:02 Cheap Money Created False Confidence

08:11 Private Equity and Founder Risk

12:16 The Retirement & Exit Illusion

15:09 Hidden Systemic Risks Today

21:39 Reading Character in Partnerships

25:36 Confidence vs Competence

30:49 Building Founder Trust Networks

33:17 From Expansion to Protection

37:09 Preparing the Next Generation of Owners

]]>ce01fa89-cae6-4022-ab12-322225098eecMon, 23 Mar 2026 10:45:00 GMT<p>Markets are shifting. Institutional trust is eroding. Owners who don’t recognize the new risk environment may be exposed.</p><p></p><p>Investor and macro strategist Alastair J. Macdonald explores rising systemic risk, why traditional growth and exit assumptions are breaking, and how trust networks and critical thinking will shape the next era and determine who thrives.</p><p></p><p>EPISODE LINKS:</p><p>Follow Alastair on Linked-In: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastair-macdonald-592a38335/?originalSubdomain=pr" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastair-macdonald-592a38335/?originalSubdomain=pr</a></p><p>Follow Alastair on Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/blackbelt_chronicles/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/blackbelt_chronicles/</a></p><p>Get my new book: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://exitoptional.com" target="_blank">https://exitoptional.com</a></p><p></p><p>Time Codes:</p><p>00:00 Intro and Why Founders Are Feeling Uncertainty</p><p>05:02 Cheap Money Created False Confidence</p><p>08:11 Private Equity and Founder Risk</p><p>12:16 The Retirement &amp; Exit Illusion</p><p>15:09 Hidden Systemic Risks Today</p><p>21:39 Reading Character in Partnerships</p><p>25:36 Confidence vs Competence</p><p>30:49 Building Founder Trust Networks</p><p>33:17 From Expansion to Protection</p><p>37:09 Preparing the Next Generation of Owners</p>no00:40:47Cheap Money Is Dead. Growth Is Harder. Exits Are Different. How To Adapt: Ep 7 Alastair Macdonaldfull<![CDATA[Ep 4: Jon Ostenson - Skip the Startup. Buy a Franchise.]]>Jon Ostenson is a franchise consultant, investor, and author of Non-Food Franchising. After leaving corporate leadership, he built a portfolio of franchise and real estate investments while helping professionals transition into business ownership.

Today, Jon explains the realities of semi-passive ownership, partnering with operators, and using franchise “stacking” to build diversified income and long-term optionality.

EPISODE LINKS:

Free Book and Free Consultations: https://franbridgeconsulting.com/

My New Book on Exit-Optionality: https://exitoptional.com/

Time Codes:

00:00 Intro and Non-Food Franchise Consulting
07:49 — Owners Partnering with Operators
09:22 — The “Semi-Passive” Reality
13:38 — Understanding Franchise Agreements
16:07 — Boring Businesses That Print Cash
18:03 — Tax Advantages Owners Miss
19:51 — Franchise Stacking Strategy
21:35 — Funding with SBA & Retirement Funds
22:42 — Building Businesses with Your Kids
24:46 — How to Explore Franchise Opportunities

]]>7bcd3686-670e-42e8-9c29-c188eda36312Sat, 14 Mar 2026 03:56:07 GMT<p>Jon Ostenson is a franchise consultant, investor, and author of <i>Non-Food Franchising</i>. After leaving corporate leadership, he built a portfolio of franchise and real estate investments while helping professionals transition into business ownership.</p><p></p><p>Today, Jon explains the realities of semi-passive ownership, partnering with operators, and using franchise “stacking” to build diversified income and long-term optionality.</p><p></p><p>EPISODE LINKS:</p><p>Free Book and Free Consultations: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://franbridgeconsulting.com/" target="_blank">https://franbridgeconsulting.com/</a></p><p>My New Book on Exit-Optionality: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://exitoptional.com/" target="_blank">https://exitoptional.com/</a></p><p></p><p>Time Codes:</p><p>00:00 Intro and Non-Food Franchise Consulting<br />07:49 — Owners Partnering with Operators<br />09:22 — The “Semi-Passive” Reality<br />13:38 — Understanding Franchise Agreements<br />16:07 — Boring Businesses That Print Cash<br />18:03 — Tax Advantages Owners Miss<br />19:51 — Franchise Stacking Strategy<br />21:35 — Funding with SBA &amp; Retirement Funds<br />22:42 — Building Businesses with Your Kids<br />24:46 — How to Explore Franchise Opportunities</p>no00:27:224Ep 4: Jon Ostenson - Skip the Startup. Buy a Franchise.full<![CDATA[Ep 6: David McAlvany - Volatility Can Be Your Greatest Investing Lever]]>David McAlvany is a wealth manager, macro thinker, and precious metals strategist. He explains why volatility creates opportunity, how ratio-based investing can compound wealth across cycles, and why younger investors must adopt discipline, savings, and long-term thinking. A powerful framework for navigating turbulent markets without fear or complacency.

EPISODE LINKS:

McAlvany Weekly Commentary: https://mcalvany.com/commentary/

McAlvany Wealth Management: https://mcalvany.com/wealth/

My new book: https://exitoptional.com

Time Codes:

00:00 Intro and What Volatility Actually Means
04:30 Why “Set It and Forget It” Fails
06:50 Ratio Trading Explained
10:17 Market Cycles: 30–40 Year Patterns
12:35 Buying When Fear Peaks
16:16 The Power of Getting Rich Slowly
18:00 Saving 50% to Build Capital
21:27 Don’t Try to Time Perfectly
24:19 The Goal: Zero Cost Basis Portfolio
26:32 Crisis Compresses Time
27:02 Real Estate Crash Example
28:08 Exit Optional Thinking

]]>5a0a65a4-a16b-426d-aa0a-2afacbb7dfb8Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p>David McAlvany is a wealth manager, macro thinker, and precious metals strategist. He explains why volatility creates opportunity, how ratio-based investing can compound wealth across cycles, and why younger investors must adopt discipline, savings, and long-term thinking. A powerful framework for navigating turbulent markets without fear or complacency.</p><p></p><p>EPISODE LINKS:</p><p>McAlvany Weekly Commentary: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://mcalvany.com/commentary/" target="_blank">https://mcalvany.com/commentary/</a></p><p>McAlvany Wealth Management: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://mcalvany.com/wealth/" target="_blank">https://mcalvany.com/wealth/</a></p><p>My new book: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://exitoptional.com" target="_blank">https://exitoptional.com</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>Time Codes:</p><p>00:00 Intro and What Volatility Actually Means<br />04:30 Why “Set It and Forget It” Fails<br />06:50 Ratio Trading Explained<br />10:17 Market Cycles: 30–40 Year Patterns<br />12:35 Buying When Fear Peaks<br />16:16 The Power of Getting Rich Slowly<br />18:00 Saving 50% to Build Capital<br />21:27 Don’t Try to Time Perfectly<br />24:19 The Goal: Zero Cost Basis Portfolio<br />26:32 Crisis Compresses Time<br />27:02 Real Estate Crash Example<br />28:08 Exit Optional Thinking</p><p></p>no00:29:136Ep 6: David McAlvany - Volatility Can Be Your Greatest Investing Leverfull<![CDATA[Ep 5: Tony Rubleski - Discipline Is The Antidote To Doubt]]>Author, speaker and business coach Tony Rubleski shares lessons from decades in entrepreneurship. Discipline, persistence, referrals, mindset, and regret management. This conversation reveals what it takes to build a sustainable business.

Navigating doubt, distraction, or growth fatigue? Tony’s practical frameworks will help you keep moving forward.

EPISODE LINKS:

Tony's book Don't Quit: https://go.mindcapturegroup.com/donotquit-order

My new book on exit-optionality: https://exitoptional.com

Time Codes:

00:00 Intro and New Book: Don't Quit

06:40 How to Capture Your Life Lessons

09:10 Misconceptions About Entrepreneurs

16:55 Discipline vs Motivation

19:30 Everyone Procrastinates

22:10 Ask More. Grow Faster

25:10 Regret Management Thinking

28:30 Gratitude and Forgiveness Habits

]]>2b7570c1-91da-4e12-8773-82fb190165a2Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:49:04 GMT<p>Author, speaker and business coach Tony Rubleski shares lessons from decades in entrepreneurship. Discipline, persistence, referrals, mindset, and regret management. This conversation reveals what it takes to build a sustainable business.</p><p></p><p>Navigating doubt, distraction, or growth fatigue? Tony’s practical frameworks will help you keep moving forward.</p><p></p><p>EPISODE LINKS:</p><p>Tony's book Don't Quit: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://go.mindcapturegroup.com/donotquit-order" target="_blank">https://go.mindcapturegroup.com/donotquit-order</a></p><p>My new book on exit-optionality: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://exitoptional.com" target="_blank">https://exitoptional.com</a></p><p></p><p>Time Codes:</p><p>00:00 Intro and New Book: Don't Quit</p><p>06:40 How to Capture Your Life Lessons</p><p>09:10 Misconceptions About Entrepreneurs</p><p>16:55 Discipline vs Motivation</p><p>19:30 Everyone Procrastinates</p><p>22:10 Ask More. Grow Faster</p><p>25:10 Regret Management Thinking</p><p>28:30 Gratitude and Forgiveness Habits</p><p></p>no00:32:235Ep 5: Tony Rubleski - Discipline Is The Antidote To Doubtfull<![CDATA[Ep 3: Mike Michalowicz - Growth Without Profit Kills Businesses]]>Mike Michalowicz is the bestselling author of Profit First, Clockwork, and Fix This Next. After losing everything early in his entrepreneurial career, Mike developed practical frameworks that help business owners build profitable companies that run without them.

Today, he teaches why most businesses grow broke, how owners become bottlenecks, and why financial habits matter as much at home as they do in business. Listen to start learning how to manage both your business and personal finances.

EPISODE LINKS:
Mike's book, The Money Habit: https://www.amazon.com/Money-Habit-Worry-Free-Financial-Independence/dp/1774586436/ref=sr_1_1

Get all of Mike's books: https://mikemichalowicz.com/books/

Get my book on Exit Optionality: https://exitoptional.com

00:00 Intro and The Profit First Breakthrough

03:33 Why Most Businesses Aren’t Profitable
05:52 Signs the Owner Is the Bottleneck
08:55 Fix This Next: Finding the Weakest Link
09:06 Why Businesses Become Commodities
11:11 Marketing That Actually Gets Attention
12:24 Most People Have No Money System
17:33 Managing Money as a Couple
20:45 The Lottery Mindset for Income
22:36 Avoiding Herd Behavior in Recessions
23:16 The Power of Looking Upstream

]]>c2195cb2-345f-4ec8-b30a-f2929a5b22adTue, 10 Mar 2026 13:10:28 GMT<p>Mike Michalowicz is the bestselling author of <b>Profit First, Clockwork, and Fix This Next</b>. After losing everything early in his entrepreneurial career, Mike developed practical frameworks that help business owners build profitable companies that run without them.</p><p></p><p>Today, he teaches why most businesses grow broke, how owners become bottlenecks, and why financial habits matter as much at home as they do in business. Listen to start learning how to manage both your business and personal finances.<br /><br />EPISODE LINKS:<br />Mike's book, The Money Habit: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Money-Habit-Worry-Free-Financial-Independence/dp/1774586436/ref=sr_1_1" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Money-Habit-Worry-Free-Financial-Independence/dp/1774586436/ref=sr_1_1</a></p><p>Get all of Mike's books: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://mikemichalowicz.com/books/" target="_blank">https://mikemichalowicz.com/books/</a></p><p>Get my book on Exit Optionality: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://exitoptional.com" target="_blank">https://exitoptional.com</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>00:00 Intro and The Profit First Breakthrough</p><p>03:33 Why Most Businesses Aren’t Profitable<br />05:52 Signs the Owner Is the Bottleneck<br />08:55 Fix This Next: Finding the Weakest Link<br />09:06 Why Businesses Become Commodities<br />11:11 Marketing That Actually Gets Attention<br />12:24 Most People Have No Money System<br />17:33 Managing Money as a Couple<br />20:45 The Lottery Mindset for Income<br />22:36 Avoiding Herd Behavior in Recessions<br />23:16 The Power of Looking Upstream</p>no00:26:213Ep 3: Mike Michalowicz - Growth Without Profit Kills Businessesfull<![CDATA[Ep 2: Ken Wimberly - Focus On One Business At A Time]]>Ken Wimberly is an entrepreneur and founder of Laundry Luv, a growing laundromat brand built around hospitality, family experience, and community impact.

In this conversation, Ken shares lessons from failed ventures, why focusing on one business at a time gives more results, building strong partnerships, and why mission-driven companies outperform profit-only businesses.

EPISODE LINKS:

Ken Wimberly's Coaching, Real Estate and Laundry Luv: https://kenwimberly.com/

My new book on exit optionality: https://exitoptional.com

Time Codes:

00:00 — Intro and First Business Failure
05:00 — The Billionaire Insight That Changed Everything
06:20 — Why Entrepreneurs Must Focus Sequentially
09:11 — When to Shut Down a Business
13:15 — Designing Partnership Exit Plans
18:10 — Using EOS to Run a Business
21:55 — Entrepreneurs Overlook Mission Over Profit
24:20 — The Laundry Love Business Model
26:09 — Why Failure Is Part of the Journey
28:03 — Morning Routines and Leadership by Example

]]>9a8e61b5-2f2d-447f-9f67-009bf0ba3992Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:10:59 GMT<p>Ken Wimberly is an entrepreneur and founder of <b>Laundry Luv</b>, a growing laundromat brand built around hospitality, family experience, and community impact.</p><p></p><p>In this conversation, Ken shares lessons from failed ventures, why focusing on one business at a time gives more results, building strong partnerships, and why mission-driven companies outperform profit-only businesses.</p><p></p><p>EPISODE LINKS:</p><p>Ken Wimberly's Coaching, Real Estate and Laundry Luv: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://kenwimberly.com/" target="_blank">https://kenwimberly.com/</a></p><p>My new book on exit optionality: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://exitoptional.com" target="_blank">https://exitoptional.com</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>Time Codes:</p><p>00:00 — Intro and First Business Failure<br />05:00 — The Billionaire Insight That Changed Everything<br />06:20 — Why Entrepreneurs Must Focus Sequentially<br />09:11 — When to Shut Down a Business<br />13:15 — Designing Partnership Exit Plans<br />18:10 — Using EOS to Run a Business<br />21:55 — Entrepreneurs Overlook Mission Over Profit<br />24:20 — The Laundry Love Business Model<br />26:09 — Why Failure Is Part of the Journey<br />28:03 — Morning Routines and Leadership by Example</p>no00:32:302Ep 2: Ken Wimberly - Focus On One Business At A Timefull<![CDATA[Ep 1: Neil Howe - The Fourth Turning Is Here - Preparing For National Crisis With Community]]>History says we are in a crisis.

According to historian Neil Howe, societies move through recurring cycles every 80–100 years. The final stage — the Fourth Turning — is a period of crisis when institutions break down, trust erodes, and the old systems are forced to reset.

In this episode, Neil shows that we are undergoing a Fourth Turning. He argues what individuals, families, and business owners can do to prepare for this period of disruption — and how to rebuild the foundations for the next period of growth.

The question isn’t whether change is coming. It’s how prepared you are when it arrives.

Bio: Neil Howe is a historian, economist, and author best known for developing the generational theory described in The Fourth Turning, written with William Strauss. Howe is also a senior advisor at Hedgeye and co-manager of the Fourth Turning ETF, which focuses on long-term macro trends.

EPISODE LINKS:

Follow Neil Howe on Twitter: https://x.com/HoweGeneration?lang=en
Learn more about HedgeEye (backed by Neil How): https://app.hedgeye.com/
Order your free copy of my new book: https://exitoptional.com/

Time Codes:
00:00 Intro
01:05 The “Fourth Turning” And Why Crisis Eras Repeat Every 80 Years
07:42 Political Polarization and Geopolitical Risk
09:31 Why Adulthood Is Delayed for Younger Generations
11:28 The Rise of Populism and Distrust of Elites
15:34 Why Governments Expand During Crisis Eras
19:27 What Europe Is Doing to Prepare for Crisis
21:27 The Community America Once Had (and Lost)
25:18 Inflation as a Tool in National Emergencies
30:51 Survival Forces Society to “Socialize Everything”
34:53 Protecting Wealth And Industries That Thrive During Crisis
38:54 How To Prepare For National Crisis
44:39 Military Readiness and Strategic Weaknesses
46:17 Lessons from World War II Mobilization

]]>11e49a63-758e-4580-8ddc-069c5f4971bbFri, 06 Mar 2026 17:34:42 GMT<p>History says we are in a crisis.</p><p>According to historian <b>Neil Howe</b>, societies move through recurring cycles every 80–100 years. The final stage — the <b>Fourth Turning</b> — is a period of crisis when institutions break down, trust erodes, and the old systems are forced to reset.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, Neil shows that we are undergoing a Fourth Turning. He argues what individuals, families, and business owners can do to prepare for this period of disruption — and how to rebuild the foundations for the next period of growth.</p><p></p><p><b>The question isn’t whether change is coming. It’s</b> <b>how prepared you are when it arrives.</b></p><p></p><p><b>Bio: Neil Howe</b> is a historian, economist, and author best known for developing the generational theory described in <i>The Fourth Turning</i>, written with William Strauss. Howe is also a senior advisor at Hedgeye and co-manager of the Fourth Turning ETF, which focuses on long-term macro trends.</p><p></p><p>EPISODE LINKS:</p><p>Follow Neil Howe on Twitter: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/HoweGeneration?lang=en" target="_blank">https://x.com/HoweGeneration?lang=en</a><br />Learn more about HedgeEye (backed by Neil How): <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://app.hedgeye.com/" target="_blank">https://app.hedgeye.com/</a><br />Order your free copy of my new book: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://exitoptional.com/" target="_blank">https://exitoptional.com/</a><br /><br />Time Codes:<br /><b>00:00 Intro</b><br /><b>01:05 The “Fourth Turning” And Why Crisis Eras Repeat Every 80 Years</b><br /><b>07:42 Political Polarization and Geopolitical Risk</b><br /><b>09:31 Why Adulthood Is Delayed for Younger Generations</b><br /><b>11:28 The Rise of Populism and Distrust of Elites</b><br /><b>15:34 Why Governments Expand During Crisis Eras</b><br /><b>19:27 What Europe Is Doing to Prepare for Crisis</b><br /><b>21:27 The Community America Once Had (and Lost)</b><br /><b>25:18 Inflation as a Tool in National Emergencies</b><br /><b>30:51 Survival Forces Society to “Socialize Everything”</b><br /><b>34:53 Protecting Wealth And Industries That Thrive During Crisis</b><br /><b>38:54 How To Prepare For National Crisis</b><br /><b>44:39 Military Readiness and Strategic Weaknesses</b><br /><b>46:17 Lessons from World War II Mobilization</b></p>no00:51:521Ep 1: Neil Howe - The Fourth Turning Is Here - Preparing For National Crisis With Communityfull