Amazon announced today it will be cutting 14,000 corporate jobs, though leaker reports say the real number will be roughly 30,000 over time. The company itself says it needs to be more nimble to leverage AI technology when the timing and the target instead shows macroeconomic headwinds are behind the move. There is a reason why consumers believe the US economy is in recession right now. While layoffs like Amazon’s remain relatively scarce, unemployment is piling up all over the place and so

Have you seen the headlines lately? If so, you might be tempted to pump the brakes on real estate investing and wait for the economy to pick up. But you could be missing out on huge wealth-building opportunities we haven’t seen in years. Today, we’re sharing how YOU can gain an edge in this housing market!Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! By this point, you’ve probably heard it all: the market has slowed. The economy has weakened. Unemployment is on the rise. Some say we’re still

Writer CEO May Habib is building the future of enterprise AI. Born in Lebanon as the oldest of eight kids, May grew up navigating chaos, multiple languages, and cultures, skills that shaped her into a founder willing to challenge assumptions. After pivoting from Qordoba, she built Writer's own foundational models and spent a decade solving real AI problems for Fortune 500 companies. Now leading a $2B+ company, May shares her bold vision for where AI is headed, from self-evolving LLMs that

Send us a text Cut The Tie Podcast with Steven Schneider How do you build something real in a world obsessed with quick wins and overnight success? In this episode of Cut The Tie, host Thomas Helfrich sits down with Steven Schneider, co-founder and CEO of Trio SEO, to talk about the discipline, patience, and strategy behind true digital growth. Steven’s story began in college, when a simple class project led him into the wild early days of affiliate marketing and SEO. Since then, he’s built a...

An amazing #TaxStories podcast conversation with Sarma Melngailis. After obtaining an Ivy League education in economics and having a successful job on the Wall Street Sarma quit it all and pursued her passion by creating a hugely successful restaurant in NY.“What if everyone broke the rules? Nothing would work.”If you search Sarma on the internet, then there’s a documentary on Netflix about her (Bad Vegan). There’s a new book written by Sarma: “The Girl with a Duck Tattoo”, published this Summer

AI dev is changing rapidly, and... AI dev is rapidly changing how we build websites and apps. Brian and Justin wrestle with this new reality and discuss the different phases of a startup, how indies can cultivate brand loyalty, and when you should maybe do the opposite of what everyone else is doing.Timestamps:(00:00) - What does Justin do all day?(00:14) - Welcome to The Panel (04:05) - The phases of startups (20:04) - AI coding might be moving away from spec driven development (27:52) -

Equity markets hit fresh highs on hopes for a friendlier terms-of-trade stance between the US and China to be agreed ahead of a Trump-Xi meeting meant to take place in South Korea tomorrow. We note the important details that need to emerge to justify the market's enthusiasm in what could prove a critical 24-hour window for global markets, with the FOMC on tap later today and an important BoJ meeting tomorrow as well. Plenty of single company stories to pick through as earnings roll in and macro

The Managing the Future of Work co-chair and podcast co-host examines AI's implications for HR, spells out the competitive stakes in early adoption, and unpacks the technology's disruptive potential for jobs, organizations, and markets. Also, the rise of the CHRO, skills-based hiring, and more.

Two towns, two states, and two historic bridges that nobody wants to pay for. Brattleboro, Vermont, wants to reactivate two historic bridges with a pedestrian greenway. Hinsdale, New Hampshire, worries about increased crime and being saddled with the majority of maintenance costs while getting fewer returns. Abby and Norm discuss this dilemma, comparing it to similar bridge projects and identifying possible next steps for activating this underutilized infrastructure.ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES "Can Two

Today, we are kicking off a new series, sponsored by our good friends at Railsware. Railsware is a leading product studio with two main focuses - services and products. They have created amazing products like Mailtrap, Coupler and TitanApps, while also partnering with teams like Calendly and Bright Bytes. They deliver amazing products, and have happy customers to prove it.In this series, we are digging into the company's methods around product engineering and development. In particular, we will

Q4 exposes the truth. Some of you are sprinting. Some of you are stuck in chaos. Either way, the calendar isn’t a magic wand—and the holidays won’t save sloppy execution. We go straight at that. Matt Halloran joins me to break down why year-end pressure is mostly a head game and how to turn the next 90 days into an authority sprint that actually converts. Authority beats volume. Every time. We talk the path from apprentice → expert → authority → celebrity, and why the crossing point is ...

Send us a text A slow Sunday at a neighborhood lounge turned into the spark for a national brand. Raechel Van Buskirk shares how a grumpy regular, a tray of sriracha bacon deviled eggs, and pure curiosity unlocked a simple truth: everyone loves deviled eggs, no one wants to make them. That insight carried her from bar brunches to trailers, a mall push-cart next to a missing Santa, a full-service restaurant, and now a franchise model with nationwide shipping and high-protein bowls built around...

🤔 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Can an online will work for you? Take this quiz to find out!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jade Warshaw and George Kamel answer your questions and discuss: “Why isn’t bankruptcy a good way to force me into a “cash is king” approach to debt?” “My mother expects my brother and me to take care of her financially in her old age. What should we do?” “How do we pay off a HELOC that we’ve been using as a giant credit card?” “How do I deal with family that’s mismanaging their money?” “Should I

🪅 Last call for the Off the Grid Retreat & Your Attention is Sacred book bundles! They go away November 3rd. Get yours today at offthegrid.fun/attention Happy Halloween/Samhein week, friends 🌙Today, I’m joined by one of my favorite witches, Casey Zabala of Modern Witches and Wanderers Tarot.Casey and I have a rich conversation tracing her spiritual path and how it became her career. We explore community, magic, and the power of self-publishing, as well as why Casey left social media

Nichole Sterling built the AI product she wished she had as an elected official. Will investors see the $2.2 trillion opportunity she sees? Or will this pitch get stuck in committee.This is The Pitch for My Town AI. Featuring investors Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Jesse Middleton, and Dawn Dobras. ... Watch Nichole’s pitch uncut on Patreon (@ThePitch) Subscribe to our email newsletter: insider.pitch.show Learn more about The Pitch Fund: thepitch.fundRSVP for one of our LP meetups:

What if the fastest way to grow your income is to give more away? In this Confidence Classic, I sit down with Derrick Kinney to break down the Generosity Purpose framework, which helps you make more money by aligning your business with a cause you care about. We talk about the DM strategy that actually opens doors, why giving back increases trust and referrals, and how to turn a $25 book into $5K-$10K in ROI. Get ready to rethink money, reignite meaning in your career, and learn the moves that

Success and fulfillment don’t have to be complicated. In this episode with my bestie Lindsey Marie of Powerhouse Women, we answer the most commonly asked questions we receive. We share the daily routines and habits that we implement to optimize our lives and businesses. I share the three business lessons from year one (including why outsourcing all your power is expensive), how I theme my days to tame Mondays, and the one “domino habit” that flips your entire day positive. Get ready to simplify your

Send us a text Exploring the intersection of creativity and innovation, Geoff Thatcher, Founder and CCO Creative Principals, shares his insights on how AI is revolutionizing live experiences. From personalized exhibits to universal storytelling, Geoff delves into the possibilities and pitfalls of harnessing AI to elevate our connections with others. 01:39 Introducing Geoff Thatcher 02:48 Thinking about AI Differently 13:47 What Does it Mean to "Create" Now? 19:32 Augmented I...