Episodes
Nov. 29, 2022
Getting Caught Up in the Cryptocurrency Hype
The cryptocurrency industry is one of the most volatile and unpredictable industries in the world. In just a few short years, the industry has gone from being relatively unknown to being worth billions of dollars. The recent…
Nov. 22, 2022
The New Orleans Sports Scene with Scott Kushner
In this episode, Doug and Greg take a little break from the usual marketing discussion and talk about some other exciting things, basketball, and football. They are joined today by Scott Kushner. Scott is a leading expert on…
Nov. 15, 2022
The Silver Lining in Today's Economy
There has been a lot of talk about the possibility of a recession in recent months. While it is impossible to know for sure what the future holds, there are still silver linings to be found. In this episode, Doug and Greg ta…
Nov. 8, 2022
A Positive Outlook During the Economic Downturn
Recent years have been tough on the economy. Many challenges have led to a slowdown in the global economy. Despite the negative impact of the economic slowdown, there are still reasons to be optimistic. Tough times don't las…
Nov. 1, 2022
The Increasing Drawdowns in the Stock and Bond Markets
The stock and bond markets have seen some wild swings over the past few weeks. This has caused large drawdowns in the stock and bond markets and a great deal of pain for international economies. While the increasing declines…
Oct. 25, 2022
A Difficult Year for the Economy and Markets
The stock market has been on a roller coaster ride this year, and unfortunately, it has mostly been going down. This has made a lot of people very anxious about their investments and future. Bonds have also been performing p…
Oct. 18, 2022
Crisis in the Global Economy
Several warning signs suggest the possibility of a recession. Unemployment is rising, material rates are increasing, and there are issues with the supply chain. In addition, site costs and mortgage rates are going up. These …
Oct. 11, 2022
Market Review, Speculations, and Outlook for Financial Markets
The market has continued to be volatile over the last month. This situation has left many investors wondering what they can expect in the coming weeks and months. Despite speculation surrounding investment banks, the financi…
Oct. 4, 2022
A New Path to Leadership Success with Michelle Johnston
Historically, leaders communicated with their employees in a transactional and hierarchical manner. However, these tactics no longer work in today's environment. The traditional, command-and-control leadership style is no lo…
Sept. 27, 2022
The Impact of Inflation on Commodities, Businesses, and the Stock Market
Inflation is commonly discussed in terms of its impact on commodity prices. However, its effects go much deeper than that. Businesses, the stock market, and even interest rates are affected by it. As inflation ripples throug…
Sept. 20, 2022
Multi-Generational Wealth Stewardship with Jason Baker
For centuries, families have passed down their wealth from one generation to the next. However, with the modern-day challenges, the need for a more formalized approach to multi-generational wealth stewardship has never been …
Sept. 13, 2022
The Beauty of Investing in Real Estate with Drew Pearson
Real estate has long been considered an attractive asset class by investors for several reasons. This investment offers many benefits, including high returns, stability, and inflation protection. With real estate investing b…
Sept. 6, 2022
The Unforeseen Consequences of ESG Investing
The focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing has grown in recent years as more investors are looking to put their money into companies that align with their values. While this investment can positively …
Aug. 30, 2022
Inflation Trends and The Stock Market
The stock market is often seen as a leading indicator of economic activity, with movements in share prices reflecting changes in underlying conditions. For this reason, analysts closely watch stock markets for clues about fu…
Aug. 23, 2022
Debunking Market Myths
What are the narratives in the market? Bullish or bearish? This is a question that is always on the mind of investors. The stock market is constantly bombarding investors with news, analysis, and commentary, and it can be ov…
Aug. 16, 2022
Jamaul Ford: Combining Entrepreneurship With Service in New Orleans
In this episode, Jamaul Ford, a serial entrepreneur in New Orleans who runs High Level Speech and Hearing Center with his wife, Dr. Lana Joseph-Ford, talks with Greg and Doug about launching a product-based business alongsid…
Aug. 9, 2022
Predicting Our Economic Future
This week, Doug and Greg discuss the confusing state of today’s economy, their predictions for economic growth and recovery years down the line, how the Feds can successfully avoid an economic recession, which parts of today…
Aug. 2, 2022
Spending, Statistics, and Why Midterms Matter
This week, Doug and Greg discuss how consumers and big business are responding to sky-high inflation, which income bracket is struggling the hardest and which brands are selling out faster, the bright side to a recession in …
July 26, 2022
Positivity and Problem Solving with Richard Chen
This week, Richard Chen talks with Doug and Greg Stokes about overcoming obstacles and becoming a successful attorney, what the ultimate value-add is for both Rich and the advisors he serves, what prompted Rich to launch his…
July 19, 2022
Optics, Opportunity, and the Stock-Based Psyche
This week, Doug Stokes and Greg Stokes discuss the state of corporate America, why stock-based investors should treat dividends like rent, the fluctuation of global currency, and why the Federal Reserve is stoking your reces…
July 12, 2022
Understanding America’s History and Modern Markets
This week, Doug Stokes and Greg Stokes discuss the unique and successful American experiment, what’s going on with the U.S. housing market, when inflation will eventually end, and what they believe is an even bigger issue th…
July 5, 2022
Creating Financial and Humanitarian Change with Jonathan Shafer
In 2008, as a recession raged on in America, Jonathan Shafer believed it was time to make a difference elsewhere. After meeting a family searching for someone to launch an investment strategy company in West Africa, Jonathan…
June 28, 2022
Funding Contentment with Brian Portnoy
The happiness and contentment we feel surrounding money doesn’t end with the number in our bank account. Take it from Brian Portnoy, founder of Shaping Wealth, a financial wellness company that helps clients make smarter fin…
June 21, 2022
Wes Gray: Merging Education, Investing, and the Marine Corps
After spending years going through a tough academic program, one dissertation away from achieving a degree, Wes Gray chose to take a step back and join the Marine Corps. Following five years of service, Wes finished his degr…