79 - Using The Monopoly Boardgame to Explain Quantitative Easing (QE)

Hello Everyone! Today on the show, I use a popular board game to explain how a central bank can increase the money supply in an economy.

ANNOUNCEMENT: I'll be taking a few weeks off from making the podcast. I have a test coming up for a professional designation that I will need to spend a lot of time studying for. I'll be back by mid-November, so make sure to subscribe so you get notified when I'm back in business!

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78 - Giving Smokers a Choice with Setti Coscarella; CEO of TAAT Global

Hello Everyone and Welcome to the Main St Finance Podcast. I am of course Alex your host and today we have sort of a public service episode with some corporate management mixed in. Today I am sitting down with Setti Coscarella Who is the CEO of TAAT Global. TAAT is a rather interesting company that makes a product that is hopefully going to take some market share from the big tobacco industry. Setti and I are going to talk about what it is his company does as well as talk about some management decisions he made in getting the company off the ground.

Setti's Links:

TAAT Global's Twitter Account

TAAT Global's Website

Try TAAT's Website

Try TAAT's Twitter

TAAT's Ticker: OTC: TOBAF

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77 - The Trial of the Reverse Mortgage with Harlan Accola, CRMP, CSA

This week we have the long awaited trial of the reverse Mortgage! Harlan Accola joins me today in order to defend against the loud and numerous allegations that reverse mortgages are scams and can get seniors kicked out of their homes.

Links Mentioned During the Show:

US Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) - Reverse Mortgages

Are Reverse Mortgages Countable under Medicaid?

General Qualifications for Medicaid

Washington Post Article

Reverse Mortgages are Non-Recourse

The Rule of 72

Don't Believe Everything You Think (Amazon Link)

Harlan's Links:

Fairway Mortgage

Harlan's Book (Amazon Link)

Harlan's Email Address: harlana@fairwaymc.com

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76 - What is a Reverse Mortgage?

Hello Everyone and welcome to the Main St Finance Podcast. Today I go over the basics of one of the most notorious financial products out there… The Reverse Mortgage. This week is all about giving you a background into how this product works, so that next week, We can grill a guest who is an expert on reverse mortgages. Be sure to tune in to next week’s episode for the Trial of the Reverse Mortgage!

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75 - How To Get Rich By Starting A Charity

Hello Everyone and welcome to the Main St Finance Podcast. Today I get a little morbid with where your donations are going. In this episode, I go through the steps that some people take to get rich by starting their own charity. This is a despicable practice that I intend to bring to light through this episode. It is my hope that this episode will make you research the charities and non-profits you donate to to ensure that your dollars are being spent on the cause, and not lining the founder’s pockets.

Links:

The 50 Worst Charities

The Best and the Worst (organized by cause)

IRS Non-Profit Lookup Tool

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74 - Overcoming Sales Call Reluctance with Connie Kadansky

This week, I talk with Connie Kadansky about sales jobs and avoiding a potential pitfall of the sales process. Connie is a Sales Call Reluctance coach who works with clients to improve their sales performance by using psychology to help them get past mental roadblocks that may get in the way of the prospecting process. Connie has been quoted in the Wall St. Journal, Forbes, and Bloomberg for her sales coaching expertise.

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Connie's Links

Connie's Website

Free Assessment

Prospecting EKG

Phone Number - (602) 380 - 5431

YouTube Channel

Facebook Page

LinkedIn

Twitter

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Show Email address: Mainstfinance@gmail.com
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73 - The Economics of Film with Ian from The Best Film Ever Podcast

Hello Everyone and welcome to the Main St Finance Podcast. Today I talk with Ian from the Best Film Ever about how the money works in Hollywood. In the episode we talk about independent filmmakers, big studio producers, Will Smith almost being in the Matrix, The Black Widow Lawsuit and everything in between! This is a long episode that is worth EVERY minute! Huge thanks to Ian and the whole Best Film Ever Crew for everything they do!

Check out the Best Film Ever Podcast

Links for things mentioned:

US v. Paramount Court Case

Movie Financing Options

Bank Syndicate Lending

Screen Rant

The Pitch Meeting About Universes

Media Theorists mentioned: Curran and Seaton.

Southpark Episode Mentioned: Season 15; Episode #7: “You’re Getting Old”

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72 - A Golden Opportunity with Ivan Bebek

This week on the show, I talk with Ivan Bebek about the current state of the global mining industry, where the market for precious metals is going (especially with respect to the increase in renewable energy), and potential investment opportunities.

Ivan has over 20 years of experience in the Financing, Foreign negotiations, and acquisitions in the mineral exploration industry. He was formerly the President, CEO and Co-Founder of Cayden Resources which sold for $205 million in 2014. He currently serves as a Director on the boards of three different mining companies.

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Links to things Mentioned:

Pebble Project Mine in Alaska

BHP - The World's Largest Mining Company

Newmont - World's 2nd Biggest Mining Company

Difference Between Base Metals and Precious Metals

Interview with Peter Lassonde

ETF for Junior Goldmining Firms

The Man,The Myth,The Legend, Sean Boyd

Mining News Websites:

King World News

Kitco

Mining.com

The Northern Miner

Mining Conferences:

Toronto Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC)

Beaver Creek Precious Metals Summit

Denver Gold Show

Ivan's Company Websites:

Fury Goldmines

Sombrero Resources

Tier One Silver

Ivan's Email Addresses:

Ivan@FuryGoldmines.com

Ivan@TierOneSilver.com

Ivan@SombreroResources.com

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71 - Retirement Planning as an Entrepreneur With Pam Prine

This week I speak with Pam Prine who is the co-owner of Keystone Capital Management. Keystone is a financial advisory firm that specialized in two types of customers: Those that are getting ready to receive distributions from their nest egg, and business owners who are looking for a secure retirement. Pam and I talk about retiring as an entrepreneur, some ways entrepreneurs can set themselves up for retirement, and on whether or not you need an advisor. 

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Pam’s Links:

Keystone Capital Management Group Website

Roadmap to Retirement

Keystone Email Address: team@keystonegroupaz.com

Phone Number : (623) 312-2999 or (480) 579-9089

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70 - Self Directed IRAs with Jason DeBono

This week, I dig up a Lost Episode from an interview I did back in December of 2020. “Today”, I speak with Jason DeBono, who is the President of the NuView Trust, which is a custodian for self-directed IRAs with over a billion dollars under management. Jason and I talk about what is a self-directed IRA, and their Pros and Cons.

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Jason’s Links

Rich Dad Poor Dad Book -

NuView Trust Website

Jason's Email Address - jason@nuviewtrust.com

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