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Value Creators

Hunter Hastings

Welcome to the Value Creators podcast, the ultimate destination for business enthusiasts seeking to unlock the secrets of success through the lens of Austrian economics. Join Hunter Hastings and a variety of insightful guests as they delve into engaging conversations with business owners and esteemed practitioners from leading business schools.In each episode, the Value Creators podcast goes beyond the surface-level discussions of traditional business strategies and explores the profound impact of

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Episode #57. How to Enable a Kinetic Flow State...

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2025/03/04

How can businesses shift from rigid, hierarchical structures to agile, fast-moving organizations that adapt to change effortlessly? What if businesses could remove bottlenecks, eliminate bureaucracy, and enable knowledge to flow freely—boosting innovation and engagement? In this episode of the Value Creators Podcast, Hunter Hastings speaks with Mark Beliczky, co-creator of the Kinetic Flow State Organization (KFSO) model. Mark explains why traditional business structures are failing in today’...

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Episode #56. How to Build a Scalable Real Estate...

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2025/01/30

Real estate is more than buying and selling properties—it’s about creating value for tenants, investors, and communities. How do you scale a real estate business from a single duplex to managing thousands of units? How do you navigate economic cycles while ensuring consistent returns for stakeholders?In this episode of the Value Creators Podcast, Hunter Hastings speaks with Ivan Barratt, founder of BAM Capital, about his entrepreneurial journey and the principles that have driven his success ...

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Episode #55. Activating Change is Harder Than...

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2025/01/18

How can businesses successfully navigate the relentless pace of change without alienating employees? Why do so many change initiatives fail, and what role does communication play in driving successful transformations?In this episode of the Value Creators Podcast, Hunter Hastings speaks with Nellie Wartoft, founder and CEO of TigerHall, about a revolutionary approach to organizational change—change activation. Nellie explains how businesses can move beyond outdated, top-down "change management...

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Episode #54. How to Build a Multi-Million Dollar...

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2025/01/08

What if you could leverage billions of dollars in pre-built infrastructure to grow a thriving e-commerce business without the burden of warehouses, logistics, or massive overhead? How can small innovations—rather than big inventions—solve customer problems and create scalable brands?In this episode of the Value Creators Podcast, Hunter Hastings sits down with Neil Twa, CEO and Co-Founder of Voltage Holdings, to explore the concept of "almost automated income." With over 17 years of experience...

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Episode #53. Big Tech for Small Businesses:...

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2024/12/06

Big Tech for Small Businesses: Unleashing the Power of Geofencing with Barbara Wardell and Ernesto CullariHow can small businesses best use cutting-edge technologies? Geo-fencing is a great example, providing location-based advertising to drive traffic, revenue, and ROI for local businesses. What does the future hold for small businesses as they integrate advanced tech to personalize customer experiences?In this episode of the Value Creators Podcast, Hunter Hastings explores these questions w...

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Episode #52. CFO-as-a-Service is a Window on the...

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2024/11/21

➡ 📈 Get Your Free CFO Consultation with Kristian: https://finstratmgmt.com/cfo/In this episode of the Value Creators Podcast, host Hunter Hastings engages with Kristian Marquez, founder and CEO of FinStrat Management, to explore the multifaceted nature of entrepreneurship. Kristian shares his journey, from the founding team of a successful medical data company that went public to navigating startup challenges with a venture-funded business to pioneering the delivery of CFO-as-a-service. ...

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Episode #51. Applying Agile Principles to Transform...

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2024/11/12

This episode is a repost from The B2B Growth Blueprint podcast with Mark Osborne.There is a shift away from traditional management toward self-managed, digitally-enabled companies. We are entering the Post Managerial Era of Capitalism. In this new way of thinking about business and organization, top-down structures are giving way to self-management, where employees make decisions informed by real-time data and customer insights.Mark Osborne from the B2B Growth Blueprint podcast provided a pla...

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Episode #50. Creating Value With AI Agents with...

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2024/10/28

We are about to enter the era of AI agents, and learning about them and deploying them is relevant to every business. What are they? How can a business develop one? How can a business successfully deploy one? How can a business develop a team of AI agents to work together to automate processes? How will these AI agents create value for customers?In this episode of the Value Creators Podcast, Hunter Hastings gets answers to these questions from Michael Walker of SmythOS. Michael is the r...

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Episode #49. Erik Schön On Self Management Amidst Change

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2024/10/18

Has the pace and volume of change increased in the modern age? Is dealing with change more of a problem for businesses today than in the past? What is the recommended way to manage change? Erik Schön is a student of ancient philosophy, and he reminds us that the challenges raised by change are ancient, not modern. And the ancients had good ways to deal with them. In this episode of the Value Creators podcast, Erik Schön discusses the genesis of his book, The Art Of Change, the latest of a tri...

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Episode #48. New Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs...

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2024/09/24

Brian Hollins is the founder and managing partner at Collide Capital, the Founder and CEO of Takeoff Institute, and a Founding Board Member at BLCKVC. He’s devoted his career to addressing and solving the challenges entrepreneurs face in accessing capital when they’re not plugged in to elite VC networks and funding sources. Brian shares insights from his venture, Collide Capital, which provides investment, coaching, and support to entrepreneurs lacking access to traditional networks.The conve...

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Episode #47. End-user Innovation From The Middle of...

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2024/09/18

John Willenborg's business, Owl Vans, specializes in adventure vans designed for outdoor enthusiasts who seek to connect with nature. These vans provide essential comforts and accessories while encouraging maximum high-value outdoor time. The market for adventure vans has expanded rapidly, with Owl Vans leading in aftermarket accessories. John highlights the importance of scalability and being a generalist to succeed in entrepreneurship.John’s approach emphasizes the importance of strategic m...

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#46. Digital Enablement: Customer-led business,...

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2024/08/29

Digital enablement and AI are revolutionizing how companies operate and reshaping the economy. At the core of this transformation remains a fundamental principle: the customer is the boss. In this new era, empathy becomes crucial as businesses strive to meet subjective values and deliver hyper-personalized experiences. Consumers demand instant access, precise responses, seamless order fulfillment, and transparency, while resisting intrusive tracking and data monetization.David Kramer, Fo...

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Episode #45 - Embrace the Hyper-Entrepreneurial Era:...

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2024/08/15

This episode is a repost from The Working On Purpose PodcastCapitalism comes in for criticism, despite the fact that this economic system has resulted in substantially increasing global per capita income over the centuries, spurring economic growth and progress. Critics often criticize a kind of Aberrant Capitalism, one that is dominated in their minds by corporations, whose behavior is not always meritorious. But from the earliest times, it was Customer Capitalism, not corporate ca...

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Episode #44 - Understanding Customer Capitalism: A...

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2024/07/26

In this episode of the Value Creators Podcast, Hunter Hastings, an economist and corporate marketing professional, is interviewed by Natalie Born, host of the Innovation Meets Leadership Podcast. Imagine a future where your organization works backward from a detailed vision of how customers will interact with your products and services. This is a concept Hunter Hastings passionately discussed on the podcast. He advocates for a mental shift in organizations to focus on the flow of informa...

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Episode # 43 Understanding the Decline of Customer...

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2024/07/10

This episode is a repost from The Learn-It-All Podcast The decline of customer capitalism and the shift in support for capitalism among young people highlights the need for a cultural transformation in business and economics. By prioritizing customer value, fostering empathy, and empowering employees, businesses can build stronger relationships with customers and drive long-term sustainable growth. The future of customer capitalism lies in understanding and meeting customer needs, leveraging ...

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Episode #42 - Yasmin Davidds on How Becoming A Better...

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2024/06/28

Yasmin Davidds, president & CEO of Dr. Yasmin Davidds Leadership Institute and Multicultural Women's Executive Leadership Institute advocates for a leadership approach called "graciously assertive," which blends self-advocacy with empathy for others. Dr. Yasmin outlines eight pillars crucial for effective leadership, emphasizing practical methods like gratitude lists and self-awareness exercises to foster personal growth. Central to her philosophy is "graciously assertive" communicat...

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Episode #41 - Projjal Ghatak On Harmonization Via...

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2024/06/21

Teams are the new focal point of organizational design and organizational function. Motivation - quantified as “energy” by Proijal Ghatak and Onloop - is the key to team performance. Technology is advancing to the point where motivation can be monitored using AI, and self-reported feedback and other nuanced approaches to understanding and improving motivation levels are delivering real progress. Purpose portfolios can align individual motivations with organizational goals, capturing the role ...

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Episode #40 - Kimberlee Josephson: A Better...

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2024/06/04

Kimberlee Josephson is an associate professor of business at Lebanon Valley College, and an insightful and energetic promoter of entrepreneurship and free markets at The American Institute For Economic Research. Resources: Connect with Kimberlee Josephson on LinkedIn Read Kimberlee Josephson's articles at AIERConnect with Hunter Hastings on LinkedInLearn Entrepreneurial Value Creation with our Value Creators Online Course Show Notes:0:00 | Intro2:02 | Kimberlee Josephson’...

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Episode #39 – Dr. Elias Aboujaoude: A Leader's Destiny

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2024/05/23

Leadership is not what the business schools and the coaching industry tell you it is."A Leader's Destiny" challenges conventional notions of leadership, offering a thought-provoking exploration into the complex interplay of psychology, culture, and society. Written by Elias Aboujaoude, the book delves deep into the modern leadership landscape, dissecting prevalent trends and highlighting the need for a paradigm shift in how we perceive and cultivate leaders.It highlights how leadership has be...

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Episode #38. Prof Mark Packard On the Future Of...

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2024/05/15

Entrepreneurship can be learned via philosophy and principles: cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset, fostering adaptability, and problem-solving skills, and embracing dynamic market processes.Mark Packard, Professor Of Business And Entrepreneurship at Florida Atlantic University and Director of the Madden Center for Value Creation, contrasts entrepreneurial business education with traditional business paradigms. An entrepreneurial curriculum focuses on dynamic market processes and the pivot...

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