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The Weekly Advantage
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Welcome to the Weekly Advantage! With Judson C. Ball, From the Harvard Business and Chicago Kent College of Law … to important work in the US House of Representatives and the founding of the Plumwood Corporation, we’ll tap into a lifetime of financial and business acumen. Each episode, we’ll share practical ideas and conversations about money—how to handle it, how to grow it, and how to make smart choices no matter where you are in life. We’ll also explore ways you might improve your financial situation without completely overhauling your job or investments—sometimes small changes can make a big difference. We’re not here to hand out winning lottery tickets, and we can’t guarantee you’ll get rich overnight. But we do hope you’ll pick up a few tips or perspectives that stick with you and help you make better financial decisions. It might sound too good to be true, but a lot of financial success comes down to understanding a few key concepts. Just by
Episodes
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Decoding the Numbers: Understanding a Company’s Financial Health
In this episode of The Weekly Advantage, Judson C. Ball decodes the language of business finance, breaking down the information that can reveal what is really happening inside a company. Rather than treating financial statements as simply accounting requirements, the episode looks at how these...
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The Life of Judson C. Ball: From Capitol Hill to Real Estate, Banking & the Arts
In this special episode of The Weekly Advantage, we step away from the usual financial discussion and take a look at the remarkable life and career of Judson C. Ball. Judson takes us from his college and law-school years to an early career on Capitol Hill. From there, his career moved into real...
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Financial Longevity: When to Hold On - And When to Move On
In this episode of The Weekly Advantage, Judson C. Ball takes a closer look at the idea of financial longevity—and why building wealth isn't necessarily about finding one great investment and holding onto it forever. The discussion also turns to financial resilience: the danger of continually...
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What Makes Us Human? Exploring Consciousness, Cause & Effect, and the Dimensions of Life
In this thought-provoking episode of The Weekly Advantage, Judson Ball explores one of life's biggest questions: What makes us human? He considers the role of our bodies, brains, senses, experiences, and consciousness—and how the lives we lead are shaped by the people and circumstances that came...
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The Chicago Lesson: What a Liquor Store Taught Me About Business
After law school, Judson Ball and a former classmate opened a liquor store on Chicago’s North Side—and learned some unforgettable lessons about business, customers, competition, and community. From pricing and location to relationships and customer service, Judson looks back at the unconventional...
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The Budget Is The Roadmap
Judson Ball takes a practical look at budgets, balance sheets, and income statements—and why they matter far beyond accounting. He explains why detailed financial planning gives business owners and individuals a clearer picture of what they intend to do, what actually happened, and where they…
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Cryptocurrency: Can Digital Money Replace Human Trust?
Is cryptocurrency simply the future of money, or is it missing something essential? In this thought-provoking episode, Judson C. Ball examines cryptocurrency not just as a financial technology, but as a new language for exchanging value. He explores Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether as digital tools...
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Labor, Artificial Intelligence, and the Future of Work
In Episode 4, Judson C. Ball examines the evolving relationship between labor and artificial intelligence, exploring how AI is reshaping the workforce and redefining the value of human work. He discusses AI as a transformative technology—comparable to innovations like the wheel or the…
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Understanding Money and the Exchange of Value
In Episode 3, Judson C. Ball explores the fundamental purpose of money as a medium for exchanging value. He discusses the many forms money can take—from paper currency and coins to bartering, services, and other assets—and explains how value is ultimately determined by the people involved in a...
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The Power of Energy in Human Experience
In Episode 2, Judson C. Ball explores the deeper meaning behind the podcast's Kachina symbol, drawing on the traditions of the Hopi and Zuni peoples. He explains how Kachinas represent distinct forms of human energy and how their ceremonial dances communicate something far more powerful than…
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Building Wealth from First Principles
In the premiere episode, Judson C. Ball shares the remarkable journey that shaped his perspective on business, finance, and wealth creation—from practicing real estate law and pioneering suburban office developments to studying at Harvard Business School. He also introduces an unexpected…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the Weekly Advantage! With Judson C. Ball,
From the Harvard Business and Chicago Kent College of Law … to important work in the US House of Representatives and the founding of the Plumwood Corporation, we’ll tap into a lifetime of financial and business acumen.
Each episode, we’ll share practical ideas and conversations about money—how to handle it, how to grow it, and how to make smart choices no matter where you are in life.
We’ll also explore ways you might improve your financial situation without completely overhauling your job or investments—sometimes small changes can make a big difference.
We’re not here to hand out winning lottery tickets, and we can’t guarantee you’ll get rich overnight. But we do hope you’ll pick up a few tips or perspectives that stick with you and help you make better financial decisions.
It might sound too good to be true, but a lot of financial success comes down to understanding a few key concepts. Just by
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Welcome to the Weekly Advantage! With Judson C. Ball, From the Harvard Business and Chicago Kent College of Law … to important work in the US House of Representatives and the founding of the Plumwood Corporation, we’ll tap into a lifetime of financial and business acumen. Each episode, we’ll share...
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