Leaving Money on the Table: Why It Still Happens—And How to Stop Doing It in 2026

A TWiT Talk with Stan "The Radio Man" Hustad On this post-Thanksgiving "Black Friday," veteran broadcaster and performance economist Stan Hustad explores why so many people still "leave money on the table." With sharp insights and light humor, this 15-minute TWiT Talk explains the real origin of the phrase and how it applies to modern business, media, and the performance economy. Key Ideas: • The poker-table origin of "leaving money on the table" • How entrepreneurs underprice, under-offer, and underperform • The importance of full performance in the modern economy • Why follow-up is the difference between success and missed opportunity • Thanksgiving reflections on living fully alive Things to Remember: • Money is the measurement, not the meaning. • Performance beats presence. • People can't say yes if you never ask. Things to Share: • The true origin of the expression. • Insights about the performance economy. • The reminder to serve fully and offer boldly. Things to Take Note Of and Act On: • Charge appropriately. • Always offer a next step. • Invite, follow up, and perform with purpose. Final Encouragement: Step into 2026 fully alive—creating more value, more fun, and more abundance.