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Flying cars aren't science fiction anymore. They're flying over Manhattan.Tom Lydon sits down with Riley Rosebee — founder of Godspeed and aerial economy analyst at Stock Market Media — to break down what's actually happening in the eVTOL industry and why the timeline is shorter than most people think.Joby just ran demo flights between Midtown and JFK. Manhattan air taxi service is targeted for summer 2027. Archer is the official eVTOL of the 2028 LA Olympics. China is already running fully autonomous flights with no pilot in the aircraft.We cover the five companies leading the field, why Phoenix to Sedona becomes a 20-minute hop, the three regulators that will decide the timeline, and the one thing Riley says could hold the whole industry back — and it isn't regulation.CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome & Meet Riley01:03 Joby Lands in Midtown01:32 What's an eVTOL?03:31 The Sedona Use Case04:53 The FAA Hurdle07:49 The Five Players09:22 Energy and the Electrified Airport12:06 China's Lead: XPeng & EHang14:31 FAA, China, and Dubai16:21 Where's My Flying Car?17:36 Where to Find RileyConnect with Riley:Godspeed: https://godspeed.todayLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riley-rosebee-4485b1106/X: https://x.com/be_rosebee

The ETF founders who actually change how we invest in an asset class are rare.Perth Tolle is in that rare company.Seven years ago, she challenged the entire premise of emerging markets investing. Today, FRDM manages $3 billion, and her conviction has paid off.On the latest Bangers Only, I sat down with Perth, founder of Life + Liberty Indexes and creator of the Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF (FRDM). We've known each other since she was getting started, and it's a real joy to watch what she's built come into its moment.A Different QuestionMost EM ETFs are weighted by market cap, which means the biggest autocracies get the biggest weights. At the COVID peak, China alone was 41% of the MSCI EM Index, the same country with the weakest property rights and the most capricious regulators owning the most of your emerging markets portfolio.Perth asked a different question. What if we weighted by freedom instead? FRDM uses the Cato/Fraser Human Freedom Index - 87 variables spanning civil, political, and economic freedoms. Rule of law. Property rights. Judicial independence. Soundness of monetary policy. The composite score drives the weighting. No China. No Russia. Heavy Taiwan, South Korea, Chile, and Poland.The Origin StoryThe aha moment came long before Perth knew what an ETF was. At 22, she was living in Hong Kong and had a friend in Shanghai who didn't exist on paper; the one-child policy meant her parents had registered only her brother."That could have been me. These policies matter for the future of a country, a society, and the market."Ten years as a Fidelity advisor later, a Russian client in Houston told her he wouldn't invest in Russia. This was 2014, eight years before the war. No product existed. So she built one.The Performance StoryThe last 5 years tell the story:FRDM: +105% (15.09% CAGR)EEM: +30% (5.25% CAGR)Russia went to zero for cap-weighted funds after the invasion. FRDM had none. Meanwhile the freer countries captured every major growth story of the decade, AI through Samsung and SK Hynix, semiconductors through TSMC, Poland's 2023 democratic reset, Chile's institutions holding firm.Hungary: The Latest Case StudyThe timeliest piece of the conversation? Hungary. Orbán out after 16 years. Freedom score 7.37, above the EM average of 6.2. The peaceful transition unlocked $9 billion in EU aid."For 16 years autocracy was winning and creeping in. Now they've overturned it, and the ripple effects of freedom are going to be bigger than the ripple effects of autocracy. It swallowed it whole."That's the Poland playbook repeating. And it's why this framework is only getting more relevant.Emerging markets investing isn't just about growth anymore.It's about who you trust with your capital.So proud of what Perth has built.Timestamps(0:00) Welcome & Meet Perth Tolle(2:15) Freedom-Weighted vs. Cap-Weighted(3:45) Inside the Human Freedom Index(4:50) Perth's Origin Story: Shanghai to Fidelity(6:45) Why Removing China and Russia Mattered(9:40) FRDM vs. EEM: The 5-Year Scoreboard(12:35) Hungary After Orbán(15:20) The Early Days and $3 Billion Later(23:00) FRDM as a Risk Management Tool(26:10) Where to Find PerthConnect with PerthPerth Tolle - LinkedIn | TwitterFreedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF - WebpageLife + Liberty Indexes - Webpage

One of the best conversations I’ve had recently was with my neighbor and friend John Bishop on the Bangers Only Podcast. John and his wife Barbara did something simple, but powerful. Instead of just leaving money to the next generation… They decided to help them with the cost of their college education.  Back in 2005, they created a family program that: Helps younger relatives pursue educationBuilds financial confidenceCreates accountabilityShows that things thought unobtainable are really within your graspFive years ago, they added something even better: A family financial education program where the next generation learns how to assess what you have, build on what you have and motivate them to invest in the future. And John told me something that stuck with me:“Don’t just give money. Give understanding.”The results? Some become investors. Some become savers. All are more confident about money. If you’re thinking about how to help the next generation, this conversation might give you a few ideas. Connect with JohnLinkedInTimestamps(0:00) Intro(0:22) Welcome John Bishop!(1:00) John’s Small Town Roots(3:16) Bringing Together Big Families (4:18) 30 Years at Boeing(8:00) Stopped Working For A Paycheck(12:07) Financing Family’s College Education(14:04) Unpacking The Process(19:15) 3 Generations(20:20) Making Exceptions(23:40) Family Financial Literacy + Health(28:14) Before + After (30:11) Unintended Outcomes(31:55) Do’s and Don’ts (35:23) Don’t Just Share, Engage!(37:47) Participation Requires You Pay It Forward

I’ve been around ETFs long enough to recognize a setup when I see one. Brazil has one.And it’s a good one.On February 4th, leaders from across Brazil’s investment ecosystem will gather in São Paulo for the inaugural DEX ETF Summit, hosted at the headquarters of B3 (Brasil Bolsa Balcão). On the surface, it looks like a conference. In reality, it’s something more important:A coordinated effort to build Brazil’s next-generation ETF ecosystem; onshore, scalable, and designed specifically for Brazilian investors and advisors.Here’s the paradox. Brazilian investors love US ETFs. They use them for diversification, efficiency, and portfolio construction. Billions flow into the US listed ETFs through offshore accounts; not because that’s optimal, but because for years it was the only real option at scale.As Renato Nobile, Founder of DEX ETFs puts it, “Offshore ETFs have been a workaround, not a solution. Extra costs. Currency friction. Tax complexity. Operational headaches.”The DEX mission is simple: bring that demand home. Why Brazil and why now.The timing couldn’t be better:Advisors are rapidly moving from commission-based models to fee-based, fiduciary adviceBanks and asset managers are prioritizing low-cost, transparent solutionsRegulators and B3 are actively supporting ETF innovationTrading, custody, settlement, and distribution infrastructure is now fully matureETFs are becoming the language of modern portfolio constructionThis is exactly how the ETF story started in the US and exactly why it scaled.Learning From the U.S. (Including the Mistakes)One of the most powerful elements of the DEX platform is the involvement of US ETF veterans who helped grow the American ETF market to nearly $13 trillion today. That experience matters.Not just the successes, but the early missteps around education, product sprawl, and distribution. Those lessons are being applied in Brazil before bad habits form, not after.The goal isn’t to copy the US ETF market, its to build a Brazilian ETF market that's better, faster, and smarter.Why Local ETFs Matter (More Than Ever)Locally domiciled ETFs offer Brazilian investors real structural advantages:Lower all-in costs (no wires, no offshore custody, no FX friction)Simpler, more predictable tax treatmentBetter control of currency exposureClearer reporting in Brazil, aligned with Brazilian standardsOne broker. One custodian. One regulator. One tax regime.For advisors, local ETFs fit naturally into scalable, transparent, portfolio-based advice; exactly where the industry is headed.What the DEX ETF Summit Will Actually Cover (LINK) This isn’t a marketing roadshow. It’s a working session for an industry in motion.Topics include:The future of ETFs in BrazilAdvisor evolution and portfolio constructionBuilding liquidity and efficient tradingProduct design and index innovationRegulatory pathways and exchange supportEducation, distribution, and investor adoptionIf you care about how ETFs actually get used, not just launched, this is where the conversation needs to happen. A Rare Moment of AlignmentWhat excites me most is that the exchange, regulators, banks, asset managers, advisors, and service providers are aligned around the same objective, expanding ETF adoption in Brazil.That alignment doesn’t happen often.As Ricardo Schneider, Partner at DEX ETFs notes, “The opportunity now is to move Brazil onshore with ETF solutions that are efficient, transparent, and locally aligned.”DEX isn’t promoting one firm or one product. It’s acting as a platform; bringing the ecosystem together to build something bigger than any single participant. That’s how real ETF markets are born. And, if history is any guide, this is exactly how the next great ETF chapter begins…this time, in Brazil.Connect with RenatoLinked InBuena Vista CapitalDEX ETF Summit 2026

We kicked off 2026 with a timely conversation that ETF investors should pay attention to. In the latest episode of Bangers Only, I sat down with Mike Akins of ETF Action to break down what ETF flows, asset trends, and market structure are telling us as we move into the year ahead.Here’s what we cover:Will ETF AUM catch mutual funds? The structural advantages that continue to push assets toward ETFs — and how close we are to a crossover moment.What are the inflows telling us? Where capital has been moving, and what those allocations reveal about investor positioning.International and gold outperformance Why non-U.S. equities and gold ETFs have shown relative strength, and what that may signal going forward.What happens to cash in money markets? With trillions still parked on the sidelines, we discuss where that money could rotate next.Synthetic income A growing area of innovation in ETFs, and what investors should understand about these strategies.Themes to watch in 2026 The key ideas, sectors, and market dynamics likely to shape the year ahead. Markets talk through flows.This episode breaks down where money is going, what it’s avoiding, and why that matters for ETF investors heading into 2026.Tune in today!Connect with Mike AkinsETF Action WebpageTimestamps(0:00) Welcome Mike Akins(0:50) Happy New Year to ETF Investors(2:22) Will ETF AUM Catch Mutual Funds?(4:17) What Are The Inflows Telling Us?(6:16) International + Gold ETF Outperformance(8:47) What Happens To Cash In Money Markets?(10:56) Synthetic Income (16:09) Themes to Watch in 2026

This Week on the Bangers Podcast: Christmas, Chaos & Family TraditionsMy guest this week is my niece, Caitlin Noyce, and we’re talking about something just as important as markets, ETFs, and macro trends: family, traditions, and how Christmas really works.We walk through our actual Christmas Week itinerary—a finely tuned mix of:- Secret Santa negotiations- Matching pajamas (non-negotiable)- Board games that strain family alliances- Cookie baking, Chinese food, talent shows, karaoke, and Christmas cocktails- Wassail on the stove, football on the TV, and just enough structure to keep the wheels onThere’s Mass, caroling, lobster rolls, prime rib, gingerbread-house rivalries, and a Year-in-Review that somehow always turns emotional—usually right after dessert.It’s loud.It’s cozy.It’s ridiculous.And it’s exactly how Christmas should feel.If you love family traditions, holiday nostalgia, and stories with zero spreadsheets, this one’s for you.Wishing everyone a holiday season filled with warmth, laughter, and at least one board-game argument you’ll laugh about next year.

Most people hear “tax efficiency” and immediately think: nap time. Not today.This week on Bangers Only, I sit down with Brent Sullivan — founder of Tax Alpha Insider, taxable-investing specialist, and the only person alive who can make “in-kind redemptions” sound like premium entertainment.We dive into: ETFs vs. Mutual Funds… and why ETFs keep winning351 ConversionsOptions overlay strategies Tax-loss harvesting, return of capital, and other phrases guaranteed to impress at holiday partiesIf you’re an advisor, investor, or someone who just wants to keep more of what they earn, this episode is for you! Connect with Brent SullivanTax Alpha Insider - Substack Twitter (X)LinkedIn Timestamps

Are you and your spouse killing it on your personal financial planning, or are you about to kill each other?Today on Bangers Only, I’m thrilled to welcome personal finance’s power couple — the people actually walking the “love + money” talk — Doug and Heather Boneparth.As one, they wrote, “Money Together,” essentially a couple's therapy session but with spreadsheets. This book is different from other personal finance books because it's based on real stories and real feedback from real people who are walking the same path you're walking. Doug and Heather created a safe space for couples to share and ultimately feel confident about their individual and joint relationship with money. This podcast will give you some valuable guidance and have you laughing at the same time. Connect with Doug and HeatherMoney TogetherBone Fide WealthTimestamps(0:00) Welcome, Doug and Heather Boneparth(0:40) Congratulations On “Money Together”(1:43) Who Put Together “Money Together”(2:42) Learning From What’s Left Unsaid(4:33) Redefining Fairness, Making Room(6:45) The Best Couples Are The Best Listeners(8:20) Money or Love? It’s One In The Same(13:48) Meet Your Partner Where They Are(15:41) We All Have Our Roles(17:14) Taking Ownership(19:46) There’s More To Contribute Than Money(21:11) Weathering The Storms(22:20) The Ticket To Admission Is Getting Uncomfortable(23:33) Pay It Forward(25:06) Teams Get Better With Practice

This week, I sat down with Brian Portnoy, founder of Shaping Wealth and author of The Geometry of Wealth. Brian’s big idea? Wealth isn’t about more. It’s about enough. We discussed,The human side of money.What “funded contentment” really looks like in everyday life.Why advisors should be guides to meaning, not just portfolio managers. And how parents can teach kids about money without passing along stress. Here’s the kicker: Brian believes that the most important financial decision isn’t “What should I invest in?” but “What do I want my money to do for me?”Advisors, parents, investors - anyone seeking to rethink their relationship with money will find our conversation of value. Tune in to the latest episode of Bangers Only today. Connect with Brian

This week, I sat down with Brittany Christensen, Head of Business Development at Tidal Financial Group.If you don’t know Tidal, here’s the quick pitch: they’re the ETF engine room. Tidal helps asset managers take a good idea and actually launch it - with the tech, infrastructure, compliance, distribution, and operational muscle that makes the ETF ecosystem run.Brittany’s right in the middle, helping innovators turn strategies into scalable funds.Here are some takeaways from our conversation:It’s not what you make, it’s what you keep. A strong market year looks great on paper, but if you’re in a mutual fund, year-end distributions can eat your gains thanks to the IRS. ETFs, on the other hand, are built to minimize those tax headaches.Mutual funds vs. ETFs: How you enter and exit matters. Mutual funds: When investors redeem, the fund may have to sell securities = capital gains for everyone. You can get taxed even if you don’t sell. ETFs: In-kind creations/redemptions with Authorized Participants mean no forced selling inside the fund.Section 351 isn’t just a dusty tax code. It’s the reason ETFs can be seeded, grown, and converted from model portfolios without triggering a tax event. Mutual funds use it at inception, ETFs use it every day.The growth story is real. Mutual funds still hold trillions, but ETF assets are growing YoY at a clip that shows where the puck is going.Brittany breaks all of this down with clarity (and plenty of spice). If you’re an advisor, asset manager, or just someone trying to understand why ETFs keep winning, this episode is a must.Connect with Brittany:Connect with Brittany on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-christensen-63a617b7/ Tidal Financial Group: https://tidalfinancialgroup.com/ Timestamps: (0:00) Intro(0:22) Welcome, Brittany Christensen(0:40) What Is Tidal Financial Group?(2:00) Understanding ETFs(4:33) Actively Managed ETFs(9:13) Growing An ETF Is Not Easy(12:30) Tax Impacts(17:42) IRS Section 351 - Transferring from Mutual Funds into ETFs(22:19) Avoidance vs. Deferral

This week’s podcast tackles “Fitness Alpha,” a concept that links health to peak performance. Dr. Phil Pearlman argues that healthier individuals make better decisions, manage stress, and avoid breakdowns - especially relevant for high-pressure professions like finance.He emphasizes the importance of tuning into bodily and emotional cues. This is essential for highly motivated people prone to pushing themselves too hard. Reconnecting with your inner self builds resilience. Phil is the founder of the Pearl Institute. He’s trained in clinical psychology and enjoyed a successful career in financial services. He’s dedicated to helping people “grow healthier, perform better, lead stronger and make wiser decisions through long-term health planning and performance coaching. Phil has been my personal executive coach for the past three years. I hope you enjoy our conversation. Connect with PhilPhilPearlman.com PrimeCuts NewsletterThe Pearl InstituteTwitterLinked InTimestamps (0:00) Intro(0:25) Welcome, Dr. Phil Pearlman(1:00) Integrationist By Nature(3:56) Behavioral Economics Is An Integrative Science(5:37) Doctor Heal Thyself(7:07) What Clicked?(9:52) Coming Full Circle(11:03) Coaching Organically(17:55) 3 Types of Flexibility(21:39) It Doesn’t Have To Be Cold Turkey(23:15) One Change Ripples(27:00) The Healthier I Got, The Better I Performed(31:00) Humor Enables Connection(32:08) The Willingness To Bust People(35:40) No Matter What Anyone Does, Maintain A Positive Regard

Media and communications have changed, and we aren’t keeping up. Companies are rethinking their strategies for communicating with their clients, prospects, and the public. In this episode of Bangers Only, we dive into what corporate executives need to accept and the changes they need to make to be relevant today. The good news is it doesn’t have to be costly, time-consuming, or painful. Ted Merz, a media veteran, talks about the communication challenges people face today and simple solutions that can get you on track. People want to hear from CEOs in their own, authentic voices. Traditional media is coming in second to social media. Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there. People want to connect with people. You’ll see instant results and have fun too. Ted Merz was Bloomberg’s Global Head of News Product for nearly a decade. He spent the previous 16 years in senior executive roles at Bloomberg News, including as New York Bureau Chief and Managing Editor for the Americas. Connect with TedLinkedInPrincipals MediaTed’s BlogFollow Ted on Twitter

In this episode of the Bangers Only Podcast, I sit down with Gordy Bonker, the man behind Bonkers Cards, to better understand the vintage sports cards industry.We’re talking million-dollar Mickey Mantles, Honus Wagners worth more than some beachfront homes, and much more.Gordy shares why vintage cards like the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle and the T206 Honus Wagner may serve as alternative investments in your portfolio.If you’re a collector, an investor, or just love a good story about following your passion, this episode’s for you. Be sure to follow Gordy on social!Timestamps:(0:00) Intro(0:11) Welcome Gordy Bonker(0:44) Building Bonkers Cards(3:52) Vintage Sports Cards As Alternative Investments(7:19) Market Inefficiencies(12:07) The Mona Lisa Of Sports Cards(12:59) Grading Cards For Clarity(17:14) The National Sports Collectors Convention(21:39) Creating and Cultivating Community(26:28) Recognizing Cards As Alternative Assets(27:27) Support Men’s Mental Health

There’s a network of people around the country who work together to find homes for rescued dogs. Last week, I was able to experience this firsthand. My college friend, Jamie Dulick, transported a beautiful puppy from Charlotte to a new home in Maine. I was able to be along for the flight in Jamie’s plane as Daisy began her recovery and is being welcomed into a new home. Hear about this experience and this amazing organization on this week’s Bangers Only podcast. Pilots N Paws makes it easy for volunteers and donors to be a part of this magic at any level. Jamie and I also talk about tackling retirement, maintaining friendships and identifying that special purpose that gets you jumping out of bed in the morning. Timestamps (0:00) Intro(0:22) Welcome, Jamie Dulick(0:50) Reconnecting with College Friends(2:00) Jamie’s Pilot Profile - Fear of Flying(4:10) Introduction to Pilots N Paws(4:50) The Pilots N Paws Network(6:10) Meet Daisy(8:38) Feeling Joy Through Service(10:50) Backyard Dog Breeding(12:36) Jamie’s Retirement(16:07) Keeping In Touch Over Decades(19:23) Meaning and Fulfillment in Retirement

Watching where investors are putting their money today can give us great insight into what markets might do next. Why is there a record number ($8 Trillion) in money market funds?What’s up with bonds? Do people not believe the Fed is going to cut interest rates?There are a record number of new ETF launches. New asset managers are bringing active ETFs to market in record numbers. Is this a good thing? Crypto ETF asset inflows are on fire. Where is this money coming from?Single stock and synthetic income ETFs are bringing in billions when most didn’t see this coming. Join me and Mike Akins, Founding Partner of ETF Action, as we dive into a lively discussion on these and other critical market issues on this week’s Bangers Only podcast.Timestamps(0:00) Intro(0:23) Welcome, Mike Akins(0:55) ETF Action Delivers Institutional Data Sets To Everyone(2:12) Follow Fund Flows, New Issuers(2:50) ETFs Continue To Grow(4:30) Do We Need All The Options?(5:40) Understanding ETF Innovation(7:20) Asset Classes Around The World(9:25) Cash On The Sidelines(10:27) Fixed Income Flows(13:20) ETFs Are The De Facto Investment(13:56) Crypto Continues To Move Forward(16:16) Is The Average RIA Still Not Committed To Crypto?(18:40) Hedge Funds Love Volatility (19:42) Large-Cap Growth vs. International and Small-Cap(22:04) Active ETFs Attract Billions(24:55) Single Stock ETFs(28:11) Options Income Strategies(32:40) Options Income ETFs Are Not All The Same(36:00) Check Out ETFAction.com!

Rusty Vanneman, formerly CIO at Orion Wealth Management, is my guest on today’s Bangers Only podcast. The markets couldn’t feel better, but now is the time to identify and act on upgrades to your portfolio. Certain asset classes are outperforming US equities and are 30-50% on sale.The bond market (and money market funds) are paying you to diversify and reduce risk.Is private equity and private debt worth the risk?Crypto and real assets are good enough for central banks. Have they made their way into your portfolio?Remember where you were in 2015? You’re ten years older and have way more money. Does your portfolio deserve a bodyguard?(0:00) Intro(0:10) Welcome Rusty Vanneman(0:37) It’s A Great Time To Be An Investor(1:14) Should We Be Concerned?(2:11) Rusty’s History(4:08) Orion’s Exponential Growth(5:20) Free Agency(6:45) Opportunities For Improvement(8:06) Valuations Matter(9:50) Asset Allocation (11:39) Will The Pendulum Swing?(12:55) Volatility Impacts Behavior(13:46) The Beauty of Alternative and Real Assets(16:26) Do You Own Crypto?(18:54) Alternatives Need To Be Low Correlation(20:33) Private Equities Amplify Risk(23:16) Longevity’s Impact On Investing(25:26) You Need To Have Exceptional Service(26:40) Spending More Time With Clients(27:40) What Keeps You Up At Night?(28:39) Innovations That Excite(30:17) Berkshire’s Influence(32:20) Invest Well and Be Well

In this podcast, we dive into the good, the bad and the ugly of tequila production, the beverage industry, unhealthy additives, explosive demand and unreasonable pricing. This pod will help guide tequila fans through the “tequila maze” in hope of helping you find the right tequila for the right price backed by trusted experts. Whether you’re a social drinker or a tequila connoisseur, this episode is guaranteed to entertain. Timestamps0:00⁠ Welcome 0:54⁠ Intro ⁠1:15⁠ What Is Craft Cartel? 4:20⁠ The Rise of Tequila ⁠5:07 Tequila Isn’t Hangover Free ⁠7:21⁠ Do You Get What You Pay For? ⁠8:21⁠ Tequila Is A Big Business ⁠11:07⁠ Are Labels Legit? ⁠12:02⁠ Tequila Will Outpace Vodka ⁠13:11⁠ Do Cartels Control The Tequila Industry? ⁠14:40⁠ Tequila Matchmaker Is An Excellent Resource ⁠16:47 Tariffs on Tequila ⁠18:37⁠ How To Find Premium Tequila? ⁠20:36⁠ The CRT's Beef With Tequila Matchmaker ⁠22:50⁠ The Additive Free Movement Is Growing ⁠27:00⁠ Miami’s Agave Mafia LinksInstagramWebsiteTequila MatchmakerAn Undercover Operation, a Raid and the Fight Over What Makes a True Tequila Subscribe To My JournalI share a public journal with observations on market trends, investment updates and personal commentary. You can subscribe here.

In this episode, Tom Lydon sits down with Emily Binder, marketing futurist and founder of Beetle Moment Marketing, to explore what it really means to build a personal virtual brand. Emily shares practical tips on:The best platforms for building trust and visibilityWhy being in-person still matters (especially when you’re young)How to get started with content — even if you're unsureThe power of showing your human side in an AI-driven worldWhether you're a novice creator, seasoned pro, or simply curious about where branding is headed, this episode delivers.Timestamps:(0:00) Welcome(0:50) Who Is Emily Binder?(2:20) How Do You Define A Brand(3:30) Embracing Virtual Communication + The Return To The Office(6:15) Being In Person Is Important When You’re Young(7:07) Committing To Your Personal Brand (9:45) Dress For The Job You Want(11:11) Leveraging Social As A Professional(14:10) The Best Social Platforms For Professionals(16:45) YouTube vs. Instagram(17:57) Getting Started On Social(21:00) Texting vs. Email(23:18) Differentiating Yourself with AI(29:23) The Human Touch Matters More Than Ever(30:00) Virtual Brand Breakthroughs(32:05) The Negative Effects of Technology(34:15) Meeting Online Friends IRL(37:25) Maintain An Abundance MindsetLinks:Emily’s WebsiteEmily’s Mini PodcastBeetle Moment MarketingEmily’s Tech and Gear Checklist  Scott Galloway vs Rory Sutherland - Is the era of brand over? Video Marketing Achieved 10.8K Organic Impressions for a Financial Advisor in 8 Weeks

Life’s short. You have to keep things simple - that’s what Bangers Only is all about. Today, I’m thrilled to share the first episode of my new podcast, Bangers Only. In this episode, I’m joined by Todd Sohn, ETF Strategist at Strategas Asset Management. Todd and I discuss the current state of the market, sentiment, outflows in small-cap ETFs, international outperformance, China’s underperformance, the sustainability of single-stock ETFs and much more. I have a few more episodes ready to publish that you will love. Stay tuned. You can connect with Todd here — X | LinkedIn | Email