<![CDATA[Let's Add Value Podcast]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sun, 23 Aug 2026 02:24:11 GMTTue, 29 Jul 2025 02:31:08 GMT60Let's Add Value PodcastLet’s Add Value Podcast with Ron &amp; Marcus is where real talk meets real impact. Hosted by voices that challenge the status quo, we dive into raw, powerful conversations with leaders, disruptors, and everyday people making moves. From mindset and business to community and culture, this channel is built to inspire action and add serious value to your life. No fluff. No filters. Just purpose-driven content designed to help you grow, think deeper, and level up. If you're ready to laugh, learn, and leave better than you came — you’re in the right place. Let’s Add Value. Subscribe and ride with us.episodicLet's Add Value Podcastletsaddvaluepodcast@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Dating & The Importance of Known What Questions to Ask!]]>The conversation explores the challenges of dating potential and the importance of authenticity in relationships. It delves into the issue of people pretending to get what they want and emphasizes the need to focus on who a person is now rather than who they potentially could be.

Takeaways

  • Dating potential is a problem
  • People pretend to get what they want

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Problem with Dating Potential
]]>3587828d-a42a-4e0a-a42b-dd6d22e87ad9Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation explores the challenges of dating potential and the importance of authenticity in relationships. It delves into the issue of people pretending to get what they want and emphasizes the need to focus on who a person is now rather than who they potentially could be.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Dating potential is a problem</li><li>People pretend to get what they want</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Problem with Dating Potential</li></ul>no00:51:10Dating & The Importance of Known What Questions to Ask!full<![CDATA[Grown Folk Holiday Questions We All Need Answered]]>Summary

In this episode of the Let's Add Value Podcast, hosts Ron and Marcus reflect on holiday traditions, gift-giving practices, and the importance of creating memorable experiences for children. They discuss the ethics of regifting, the Santa Claus dilemma, and how to navigate family dynamics during the holiday season. The conversation is filled with personal anecdotes, insights on spending, and the significance of maintaining the spirit of giving while being mindful of financial responsibilities. As they close out the year, they express gratitude to their audience and share aspirations for the upcoming year.

]]>779f7334-fe8f-4da9-933f-66e37d182037Wed, 24 Dec 2025 04:40:14 GMT<p>Summary</p><p>In this episode of the Let's Add Value Podcast, hosts Ron and Marcus reflect on holiday traditions, gift-giving practices, and the importance of creating memorable experiences for children. They discuss the ethics of regifting, the Santa Claus dilemma, and how to navigate family dynamics during the holiday season. The conversation is filled with personal anecdotes, insights on spending, and the significance of maintaining the spirit of giving while being mindful of financial responsibilities. As they close out the year, they express gratitude to their audience and share aspirations for the upcoming year.</p><p></p>no00:27:55Grown Folk Holiday Questions We All Need Answeredfull<![CDATA[Who Should Pay on the First Date...And Why Does It Matter!]]>In this episode of the Let's Add Value podcast, the hosts and their guest discuss the complexities of dating, particularly focusing on who should pay on the first date. They explore the evolving expectations around dating costs, the impact of social media on perceptions of relationships, and the importance of healthy communication. The conversation emphasizes the need for realistic expectations in today's economy and the significance of mutual support in relationships. In this engaging conversation, the hosts and guests explore various aspects of modern dating, including the challenges of independence, the importance of vulnerability, and the expectations that come with dating in today's society. They discuss the significance of accountability, the necessity of research before dates, and the red flags to watch out for in relationships. The conversation also touches on budgeting for dates, the complexities of dating with children, and the moral implications of open relationships. Ultimately, they provide valuable advice for the younger generation navigating the dating landscape.

Titles

Who Should Pay on the First Date?

The Cost of Modern Dating

Sound bites

"Let me show him that I'm invested."

"I will research you before a date."

"I can't have pushback."

Chapters

00:00 The First Date Dilemma

03:21 Expectations and Realities of Dating

10:01 The Importance of Communication

21:12 Defining Healthy Relationships

23:47 Dating Dynamics in Modern Society

27:25 Expectations and Financial Responsibilities

33:34 Navigating Relationships and Personal Growth

40:18 The Role of Social Media in Dating

44:21 Navigating Modern Dating Etiquette

46:32 The Role of Technology in Dating

49:13 Researching Potential Partners

51:05 Trust and Honesty in Relationships

53:18 Budgeting for Dates

56:28 Challenges of Dating with Children

58:24 Personal Growth and Dating Standards

01:04:58 Expectations in Dating

01:08:33 Communication and Non-Negotiables

01:10:51 Red Flags in Relationships

01:17:55 Open Relationships and Morals

01:19:43 Advice for the Younger Generation

]]>10fce205-aacb-4874-9c42-1786f4d527f4Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:12:43 GMT<p>In this episode of the Let's Add Value podcast, the hosts and their guest discuss the complexities of dating, particularly focusing on who should pay on the first date. They explore the evolving expectations around dating costs, the impact of social media on perceptions of relationships, and the importance of healthy communication. The conversation emphasizes the need for realistic expectations in today's economy and the significance of mutual support in relationships. In this engaging conversation, the hosts and guests explore various aspects of modern dating, including the challenges of independence, the importance of vulnerability, and the expectations that come with dating in today's society. They discuss the significance of accountability, the necessity of research before dates, and the red flags to watch out for in relationships. The conversation also touches on budgeting for dates, the complexities of dating with children, and the moral implications of open relationships. Ultimately, they provide valuable advice for the younger generation navigating the dating landscape.</p><p>Titles</p><p>Who Should Pay on the First Date?</p><p>The Cost of Modern Dating</p><p>Sound bites</p><p>"Let me show him that I'm invested."</p><p>"I will research you before a date."</p><p>"I can't have pushback."</p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 The First Date Dilemma</p><p>03:21 Expectations and Realities of Dating</p><p>10:01 The Importance of Communication</p><p>21:12 Defining Healthy Relationships</p><p>23:47 Dating Dynamics in Modern Society</p><p>27:25 Expectations and Financial Responsibilities</p><p>33:34 Navigating Relationships and Personal Growth</p><p>40:18 The Role of Social Media in Dating</p><p>44:21 Navigating Modern Dating Etiquette</p><p>46:32 The Role of Technology in Dating</p><p>49:13 Researching Potential Partners</p><p>51:05 Trust and Honesty in Relationships</p><p>53:18 Budgeting for Dates</p><p>56:28 Challenges of Dating with Children</p><p>58:24 Personal Growth and Dating Standards</p><p>01:04:58 Expectations in Dating</p><p>01:08:33 Communication and Non-Negotiables</p><p>01:10:51 Red Flags in Relationships</p><p>01:17:55 Open Relationships and Morals</p><p>01:19:43 Advice for the Younger Generation</p><p></p>no01:24:43Who Should Pay on the First Date...And Why Does It Matter!full