Main St. Finance

Hello everyone, This week I speak with Dr. Guy Baker about his decades of experience in the financial markets, of the best performing asset class in the past 90 years, and on the biggest 3 questions you need to be asking about retirement.   Dr. Guy's Links His Website Educational Videos   My Usual Links Website: www.MainStFinance.org Show Email address: Mainstfinance@gmail.com Twitter Account: @MainStMoney YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxWzLF_ZCgeDJ6PcIovg9ww

Hello everyone, This week I talk with Cody Yeh about stock options and how he used them to quit his 9-5 job and invest in real estate.   Cody's Links Facebook Page   My Usual Links Website: www.MainStFinance.org Show Email address: Mainstfinance@gmail.com Twitter Account: @MainStMoney YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxWzLF_ZCgeDJ6PcIovg9ww

Hello everyone, This week I talk with Dr. Rufis Rankin, who is the Director of Research for Sidepocket. Sidepocket is an investment firm which helps people invest by creating "Pockets" of assets and allowing investors to pick and choose which pockets to invest in for ease of portfolio diversification.   Things Discussed during the episode Principle Component Analysis Tactical Asset Allocation Meb Faber Paper on TAA   Dr. Rankin's Links Sidepocket's Website LinkedIn Page Dr. Rankin's Book   My Usual Links Website: www.MainStFinance.org Show Email address: Mainstfinance@gmail.com Twitter Account: @MainStMoney YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxWzLF_ZCgeDJ6PcIovg9ww

Hello everyone, This week I sit down and have a great conversation with Tyson Koska, the founder and CEO of OnTrajectory, which is an intuitive financial planning tool to help keep you on your path to a comfortable retirement. Tyson and i get down into the nitty gritty details of exactly what the software tool can do to help give you an idea of where you are on your financial journey.   Tyson's Links OnTrajectory's Website Facebook Page Twitter Page   My Usual Links Website: www.MainStFinance.org Show Email address: Mainstfinance@gmail.com Twitter Account: @MainStMoney YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxWzLF_ZCgeDJ6PcIovg9ww

Hello everyone, This week I sit down and have a great conversation with Chairman Douglas Hurst with Elevation Gold. Doug has spent his entire career working within the mining industry and he joins me on the show today to tell some war stories on raising hundreds of millions of dollars as well as explaining the difference between the Junior and Major mining companies.   Doug's Links Elevation Gold's Website TSX listing of Elevation (ELVT) US OTC market listing of Elevation (EVGDF)   Other Things Mentioned: Hemlo Gold Mine Moss Gold Mine "Leaching" Mining Method   My Usual Links Website: www.MainStFinance.org Show Email address: Mainstfinance@gmail.com Twitter Account: @MainStMoney YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxWzLF_ZCgeDJ6PcIovg9ww

This week I sit down with Barry Spencer and we talk about investing, taxes, and having a wealth advisor to help you achieve your goals in retirement.    Barry's Links https://wealthwithnoregrets.com Barry's Email: barry@wealthwithnoregrets.com     My Usual Links
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This week I sit down with Jim Pakulis, CEO of Boosh Plant-Based Brands Inc. Jim joins me to talk about his background, the plant based industry, and we talk about some priorities that Jim has as CEO of a publicly traded company. Its a fantastic conversation and we had a lot of fun chatting!      Jim's Links Boosh's Website:  https://www.booshfood.com/ Jim's Email: Jpakulis@booshfood.com     My Usual Links
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Hello Everyone! This week, we are going to be talking about insider trading, the SEC, and one of the biggest hot button issues recently, congressional stock trading.   Nancy Pelosi Response to Congressional Stock Trading Ban Investor.Gov definition of Insider Trading 3 Senators accused of dumping stocks before pandemic Congressional STOCK Act violations     My Usual Links Website: www.MainStFinance.org Show Email address: Mainstfinance@gmail.com Twitter Account: @MainStMoney YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxWzLF_ZCgeDJ6PcIovg9ww

This week I sit down with Rob Frasca to talk about the basics of cryptocurrencies and NFTs. Rob is the Co-Founder and Managing partner over at Cosimo Ventures, which is a venture capital firm that specializes in investing in promising blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies. Rob frequently speaks on cryptocurrencies and he and his team invest in disruptive technologies that promise to reshape the way global markets operate in an increasingly digital world.   Rob's Links Rob's Linkedin Cosimo's Website Rob's Twitter   My Usual Links Website: www.MainStFinance.org Show Email address: Mainstfinance@gmail.com Twitter Account: @MainStMoney YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxWzLF_ZCgeDJ6PcIovg9ww

This week is a vocabulary lesson about a situation you do not want to be in with any asset, but it's a situation that MANY Americans may find themselves in. Today we are going to talk about being "Upside Down" on a car loan.   My Usual Links Website: www.MainStFinance.org Show Email address: Mainstfinance@gmail.com Twitter Account: @MainStMoney YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxWzLF_ZCgeDJ6PcIovg9ww

On this week's episode, I sit down with Nick Samarripas and we talk about how to decide what bank to build a relationship with. Whether you are looking to open a checking account or get a million dollar loan, Nick and I discuss the pros and cons of working with a big bank vs working with a small bank.   My Usual Links Website: www.MainStFinance.org Show Email address: Mainstfinance@gmail.com Twitter Account: @MainStMoney YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxWzLF_ZCgeDJ6PcIovg9ww

Hello Everyone! I am officially back and will be restarting regular episodes! Today on the show, we are going to talk about two popular metrics for measuring corporate returns!   My Usual Links Website: www.MainStFinance.org Show Email address: Mainstfinance@gmail.com Twitter Account: @MainStMoney YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxWzLF_ZCgeDJ6PcIovg9ww

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!   My Usual Links Website: www.MainStFinance.org Show Email address: Mainstfinance@gmail.com Twitter Account: @MainStMoney YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxWzLF_ZCgeDJ6PcIovg9ww

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   My Usual Links Website: www.MainStFinance.org Show Email address: Mainstfinance@gmail.com Twitter Account: @MainStMoney YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxWzLF_ZCgeDJ6PcIovg9ww

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     My Usual Links Website: www.MainStFinance.org Show Email address: Mainstfinance@gmail.com Twitter Account: @MainStMoney YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxWzLF_ZCgeDJ6PcIovg9ww

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!   My Usual Links Website: www.MainStFinance.org Show Email address: Mainstfinance@gmail.com Twitter Account: @MainStMoney YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxWzLF_ZCgeDJ6PcIovg9ww

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   My Usual Links Website: www.MainStFinance.org Show Email address: Mainstfinance@gmail.com Twitter Account: @MainStMoney YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxWzLF_ZCgeDJ6PcIovg9ww

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. Have ideas for a future episode? Send in an email or tweet @MainStMoney to have your idea as a future show!   Connie's Links Connie's Website Free Assessment Prospecting EKG Phone Number - (602) 380 - 5431 YouTube Channel Facebook Page LinkedIn Twitter   My Usual Links Website: www.MainStFinance.org Show Email address: Mainstfinance@gmail.com Twitter Account: @MainStMoney YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxWzLF_ZCgeDJ6PcIovg9ww      

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”   My Usual Links: Website: www.MainStFinance.org Show Email address: Mainstfinance@gmail.com Twitter Account: @MainStMoney YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxWzLF_ZCgeDJ6PcIovg9ww

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.   Have ideas for a future episode? Send in an email or tweet @MainStMoney to have your idea as a future show!   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   My Usual Links Website: www.MainStFinance.org Show Email address: Mainstfinance@gmail.com Twitter Account: @MainStMoney YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxWzLF_ZCgeDJ6PcIovg9ww