Supply Chains Under Stress: Why Crisis Creates New Technology

What happens when the world runs out of microchips, gas prices make you wince, and AI guzzles electricity like it is free? Simple. Everything breaks, then everything changes. In this episode of The Personal Wealth Coach, Jake McClure takes you on a fast moving tour through supply chains under pressure and why moments of economic pain tend to produce the biggest technological leaps. From America’s quiet comeback in chip manufacturing to the wild global scramble for energy, you will hear how pandemics, politics, AI, and plain old supply and demand collide to reshape prices, industries, and opportunities. Along the way, Jake connects computer chips to cattle prices, oil tankers to innovation, and short term chaos to long term progress. If you are tired of doom and gloom takes on the economy and want to understand why today’s mess might be tomorrow’s breakthrough, this episode is for you.   This episode was recorded on April 17, 2026. If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at [email protected]. We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. If you are ready and would like to book an appointment either in office or over the phone, you can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website TPWC.com. ** The information provided in this episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. We are “The Personal Wealth Coach,” which is also the name of an SEC-registered investment advisory firm. However, being registered with the SEC does not authorize us to provide investment advice. Investment advice should be personalized, offered in a private setting, and be in the best interests of the individual as a fiduciary. If we make any fraudulent statements, you should report them to the SEC. The information presented in this educational episode has been obtained from sources that we deem to be reliable, but we make no warranty or guarantee as to the completeness or accuracy of said information.