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The Full-Cycle EntrepreneurEpisode 52: Avoiding the GuillotineDo what you do. Love what you love. But as the cycle changes, optics really matter. Here's how. 2025-07-1120 minThe Full-Cycle EntrepreneurEpisode 51: A Shout-Out to the SelfishHow our indulgences and obsessions help others live lives that they love.2025-07-1018 minThe Full-Cycle EntrepreneurEpisode 50: True Mastery - Part 2True mastery in action. I share my own personal journey plus a few case studies.2025-07-0826 minThe Full-Cycle EntrepreneurEpisode 49: True Mastery - Part 1This single concept transformed everything for me. Embracing and embodying it has had a profound impact—and it has the power to radically change your life, too.2025-07-0323 minThe Full-Cycle EntrepreneurEpisode 48: NOPEtismHow and why we lower the bar for friends and family. How and why it’s a bad idea to do so. Looking back on a powerful lesson from my very first mentor.2025-06-1208 min
The Full-Cycle EntrepreneurEpisode 47: Vulnerability. Power or Poison?Up, down, or across. A lesson from the field. 2025-06-0314 min
The Full-Cycle EntrepreneurEpisode 46: A New World Order - Part 3How to navigate market and economic volatility with clarity and caution—where success is defined differently. Highlighting the hidden cost of current tariff policies, framing them as a “sword without a shield” that harms U.S. consumers more than foreign adversaries. It’s a timely call to rethink risk, resilience, and what real protection looks like.2025-06-0233 min
The Full-Cycle EntrepreneurEpisode 45: A New World Order - Part 2We continue to unpack how the collapse of global cooperation—once maintained under Pax Americana—has given way to a multi-player world of economic self-preservation and escalating risk. Using game theory and historical precedent, I'll explain why recent U.S. tariff policies may trigger long-term consequences with no clear upside. This is a must-listen framework for understanding the new rules of global business and the mindset needed to adapt.2025-06-0127 min
The Full-Cycle EntrepreneurEpisode 44: A New World Order - Part 1Don't skip this - We explore the end of Pax Americana and the beginning of a new global order shaped by tariffs, fractured alliances, and ideological calcification. This foundational conversation offers historical context, current implications, and future-facing strategies for navigating an uncertain global landscape. 2025-05-3125 min
The Full-Cycle EntrepreneurEpisode 43: How I got to now.My personal journey. Social, economic, financial destruction, resurrection and triumph. Charting a course through cycles.2025-05-3032 min
The Full-Cycle EntrepreneurEpisode 42: Change is here. The time is now.Change is here. Some are blind to it. Some are ignoring it. A few will embrace it. I know what camp I'm in. You ... ? 2025-05-2906 min
Real Business OwnersMastery vs Self-Employment With Alastair MacDonald | Episode 303Most people who call themselves entrepreneurs are just glorified employees. They grind, they hustle, and they wear their exhaustion like a badge of honor—but in reality, they’re stuck in a loop, working harder instead of smarter.In this episode, Trevor Cowley and Alastair Macdonald expose the harsh realities of business ownership, wealth-building, and what it actually takes to win. This episode isn’t for the weak. It’s for those ready to level up, remove excuses, and take full control over their business and life.If you are ready to level up personally and prof...2025-03-181h 00
BigMikeFund257: Navigating Economic Shifts and Strategic Investments with Alastair MacDonaldWelcome to our latest episode! Today, we’re honored to host Alastair J. Macdonald, a renowned advisor to entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners. Alastair is a TEDx speaker and the owner of Parallax Strategic Advisors, where he provides economic, social, market, and financial forecasts to private equity, hedge funds, and endowments globally. He’s also the editor of The Parallax Report and Chairman of the Board at Chengeta Wildlife International, an organization dedicated to elephant conservation and anti-poaching efforts. In this engaging discussion, Alastair shares his unique perspective on the evolving global economy and investment landscape. Drawing from his experience in A...2024-12-2354 min
The Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsCircumventing Economic Crises and the Pursuit of Wisdom - Alastair Macdonald and David Phelps: Ep #493Alastair J. Macdonald is an entrepreneur and philosopher with an extensive amount of experience discerning signal amongst overwhelming noise. Today, we discuss the opportunity and value of mining your own experience, seeking wisdom from those who came before, and what to focus on in today's volatile economy. Check out the show notes for more information! If you like this episode, here are more episodes we think you’ll enjoy: Bob Repass - Leveraging Relationships and the Current Market Dynamics - Ep #492 Frances Stacy - Investor Alert! Navigating Market Turbulence... - Ep #490 David Phelps - Formal...2024-07-2638 minThe Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsCircumventing Economic Crises and the Pursuit of Wisdom - Alastair Macdonald and David Phelps: Ep #493Alastair J. Macdonald is an entrepreneur and philosopher with an extensive amount of experience discerning signal amongst overwhelming noise. Today, we discuss the opportunity and value of mining your own experience, seeking wisdom from those who came before, and what to focus on in today's volatile economy. Check out the show notes for more information! If you like this episode, here are more episodes we think you’ll enjoy: Bob Repass - Leveraging Relationships and the Current Market Dynamics - Ep #492 Frances Stacy - Investor Alert! Navigating Market Turbulence... - Ep #490 David Phelps - Formal...2024-07-2638 min
The Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsCanaries in the DSO Coal Mine - Analyzing Trends in the DSO and Private Equity Marketplaces – Alastair MacDonald: Ep #464The exit model is changing rapidly and there are a lot of moving parts to be aware of when you’re planning a practice transition. On this podcast, I’m going to share a conversation I had with Alastair Macdonald that happened in a small group setting where we addressed the conundrum about the DSO and private equity exit options. Check out the show notes for more information! P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think) : 1...2024-01-0526 minThe Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsCanaries in the DSO Coal Mine - Analyzing Trends in the DSO and Private Equity Marketplaces – Alastair MacDonald: Ep #464The exit model is changing rapidly and there are a lot of moving parts to be aware of when you’re planning a practice transition. On this podcast, I’m going to share a conversation I had with Alastair Macdonald that happened in a small group setting where we addressed the conundrum about the DSO and private equity exit options. Check out the show notes for more information! P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think) : 1...2024-01-0526 min
The Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsCanaries in the DSO Coal Mine - Analyzing Trends in the DSO and Private Equity Marketplaces (Part 1) – Alastair MacDonald: Ep #457The exit model is changing rapidly and there are a lot of moving parts to be aware of when you’re planning a practice transition. On this podcast, I’m going to share a conversation I had with Alastair Macdonald that happened in a small group setting where we addressed the conundrum about the DSO and private equity exit options. You will learn how to best structure negotiations at a professional level, important contract terms to focus on when negotiating with DSOs, how to conduct due diligence, and more. Check out the show notes for more information! 2023-11-1027 min
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes1825: Power, Time & Money Pt. 2On today’s episode, we continue unraveling the profound insights from Alastair MacDonald’s presentation at the Dental Success Summit 2023 in San Antonio, TX. In this second part of a two-part series, Alastair explores the concept of power and how mastering it can significantly enhance both personal and professional fulfillment. His talk, titled "Escape Velocity: Power, Time & Money," provides a roadmap for dental professionals to navigate the often tumultuous waters of the dental industry with grace and effectiveness. Leverage: While the dental profession often entails accumulating student debt, practice loans, hiring associates, or even acquiring additional prac...2023-10-1839 min
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes1824: Power, Time & Money Pt. 1On today’s episode, we delve into the compelling insights shared by Alastair MacDonald at the Dental Success Summit 2023 held in San Antonio, TX. This is the first part of a two-part episode where Alastair, a seasoned financial strategist, unpacks the intricate relationship between power, time, and money, especially in the realm of dentistry. His enlightening presentation, titled "Escape Velocity: Power, Time & Money,” sheds light on how dental professionals can navigate the financial landscape to attain a level of independence and freedom. Money: Alastair delves into the essence of money, advising on curtailing expenses while amplifying inve...2023-10-1739 min
The Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsThe Hidden Dangers of the DSO Zeitgeist (Part 2) - Alastair Macdonald: Ep #440Back again today is Alastair Macdonald to finish the conversation we started last week about the movement of private equity money into the dental arena. Where did all of it come from? Where is it likely to go? In this episode, you will hear more about the caveats and dangers involved in practice transitions and particularly with DSOs. Check out the show notes for more information! P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think) : 1. Sche...2023-07-1434 minThe Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsThe Hidden Dangers of the DSO Zeitgeist (Part 2) - Alastair Macdonald: Ep #440Back again today is Alastair Macdonald to finish the conversation we started last week about the movement of private equity money into the dental arena. Where did all of it come from? Where is it likely to go? In this episode, you will hear more about the caveats and dangers involved in practice transitions and particularly with DSOs. Check out the show notes for more information! P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think) : 1. Sche...2023-07-1434 min
The Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsThe Hidden Dangers of the DSO Zeitgeist (Part 1) - Alastair Macdonald: Ep #439Many dentists are selling based on the frenzy in the marketplace or FOMO, but are they looking at all the important indicators when choosing to sell? Back again on the show is my good friend and mentor, Alastair Macdonald, who I bring on from time to time to address current topics in the investing, economic, or dentistry environment. In this episode, we discuss the current DSO scene and where we see private equity in dentistry going. Check out the show notes for more information! P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I...2023-07-0719 minThe Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsThe Hidden Dangers of the DSO Zeitgeist (Part 1) - Alastair Macdonald: Ep #439Many dentists are selling based on the frenzy in the marketplace or FOMO, but are they looking at all the important indicators when choosing to sell? Back again on the show is my good friend and mentor, Alastair Macdonald, who I bring on from time to time to address current topics in the investing, economic, or dentistry environment. In this episode, we discuss the current DSO scene and where we see private equity in dentistry going. Check out the show notes for more information! P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I...2023-07-0719 min
Arts & IdeasNew Thinking: Design and healthHow a new material helps stroke patients recover and how mapping where infections and contamination happen helps staff training.New Generation Thinker Elsa Richardson hears from two leading designers whose new research ideas have transformed the lives of stroke survivors and the elderly. Laura Salisbury is founder of the Wearable MedTech Lab at the Royal College of Art and CEO of KnitRegen and Professor Alastair Macdonald is Senior Researcher in the School of Design at The Glasgow School of Art. They discuss the importance of collaborative design and testing usability. Laura tells us about her...2023-07-0132 min
The Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsCulture Wars - How to Engage The Disengaged Labor Force - Alastair Macdonald: Ep #436Alastair Macdonald is back for a second round and if you missed his first episode, be sure to catch episode #435. In this episode, we will be dealing with the many labor force issues that came about during COVID. From the helicopter money that let a lot of people stay home to people who just don’t want to go back to the office, we will talk about how you can find good people even in an era like this where we’re going into a recession. We also discuss relevancy and how businesses can stay relevant while being a...2023-06-1625 minThe Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsCulture Wars - How to Engage The Disengaged Labor Force - Alastair Macdonald: Ep #436Alastair Macdonald is back for a second round and if you missed his first episode, be sure to catch episode #435. In this episode, we will be dealing with the many labor force issues that came about during COVID. From the helicopter money that let a lot of people stay home to people who just don’t want to go back to the office, we will talk about how you can find good people even in an era like this where we’re going into a recession. We also discuss relevancy and how businesses can stay relevant while being a...2023-06-1625 min
The Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsPreparing for Recession - How to be a Full Cycle Entrepreneur - Alastair Macdonald: Ep #435Joining me on the show again is my friend Alastair Macdonald, who has a full background in market cycles and understands them well. In this episode, I’ll be picking his brain for insight on how to be prepared for the deeper recession that we are on the forefront of. Listen in to hear how you can become a full-cycle entrepreneur who goes against or circumvents the dangerous group-think mentality. Check out the show notes for more information! P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to y...2023-06-0922 minThe Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsPreparing for Recession - How to be a Full Cycle Entrepreneur - Alastair Macdonald: Ep #435Joining me on the show again is my friend Alastair Macdonald, who has a full background in market cycles and understands them well. In this episode, I’ll be picking his brain for insight on how to be prepared for the deeper recession that we are on the forefront of. Listen in to hear how you can become a full-cycle entrepreneur who goes against or circumvents the dangerous group-think mentality. Check out the show notes for more information! P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to y...2023-06-0922 min
The Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsFull Cycle Business Exits - How to Navigate the Pitfalls - Alastair Macdonald: Ep #420Most of you will sell and exit a business at one point in your life, and it’s something you want to get right. Joining the show to talk about business exits is Alastair Macdonald, a longtime guide and advocate for financial freedom with a lot of experience from Wall Street, as well as business sales. In this episode, he shares crucial insight into how to approach a practice sale and navigate the pitfalls that pop up along the way. Check out the show notes for more information! P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are...2023-02-2434 minThe Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsFull Cycle Business Exits - How to Navigate the Pitfalls - Alastair Macdonald: Ep #420Most of you will sell and exit a business at one point in your life, and it’s something you want to get right. Joining the show to talk about business exits is Alastair Macdonald, a longtime guide and advocate for financial freedom with a lot of experience from Wall Street, as well as business sales. In this episode, he shares crucial insight into how to approach a practice sale and navigate the pitfalls that pop up along the way. Check out the show notes for more information! P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are...2023-02-2434 min
The Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsWhere Are We Now? Where Do We Go From Here? - Navigating the Turbulence of Market Cycles – David Phelps, Kandace Phelps, and Alastair Macdonald: Ep #415In this episode, you will get to hear a conversation I had with my wife, Kandace, and Alastair Macdonald. Kandace comes to the conversation with degrees in finance and tons of experience with investing, while Alastair brings his own financial prowess and Wall Street experience. You will hear us discuss how we can navigate the volatility going on in the current markets and why it’s so important to participate in the marketplace—even in unusual times. Check out the show notes for more information! P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I...2023-01-2026 minThe Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsWhere Are We Now? Where Do We Go From Here? - Navigating the Turbulence of Market Cycles – David Phelps, Kandace Phelps, and Alastair Macdonald: Ep #415In this episode, you will get to hear a conversation I had with my wife, Kandace, and Alastair Macdonald. Kandace comes to the conversation with degrees in finance and tons of experience with investing, while Alastair brings his own financial prowess and Wall Street experience. You will hear us discuss how we can navigate the volatility going on in the current markets and why it’s so important to participate in the marketplace—even in unusual times. Check out the show notes for more information! P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I...2023-01-2026 min
Accelerating Careers in Real EstateEpisode 63 - Alastair Skinner, MD Hargreaves Group of CompaniesThis evening I am sat with Alastair Skinner, Managing Director of The Hargreaves Group of Companies. The group holds over 2.5m sqft of commercial property plus 100 homes and is a private investment and development company focused in the south east. Alastair has built a career in asset and investment management often for private businesses and I am very much looking forward to hear how these entrepreneurs have shaped Alastair’s earlier career and outlook on what's in store for him in the future.Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9054319Contact details Ncarman@macdonaldandcompany.co...2022-10-1245 min
The Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsReinvention and Permission to Pivot - The Entrepreneurial Frontier - Alastair Macdonald: Ep #393So often in life, we follow a path that has been deemed ‘for us’ and down the road, we wonder if this path is really what we’re meant to be doing. My good friend Alastair Macdonald joins me on the show to talk about reinvention and the importance of taking responsibility for your education and evolution. You will learn about how to choose the right path, the importance of mentorship, and how to succeed in the right way. Check out the show notes for more information! P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some oth...2022-08-1933 minThe Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsReinvention and Permission to Pivot - The Entrepreneurial Frontier - Alastair Macdonald: Ep #393So often in life, we follow a path that has been deemed ‘for us’ and down the road, we wonder if this path is really what we’re meant to be doing. My good friend Alastair Macdonald joins me on the show to talk about reinvention and the importance of taking responsibility for your education and evolution. You will learn about how to choose the right path, the importance of mentorship, and how to succeed in the right way. Check out the show notes for more information! P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some oth...2022-08-1933 min
Let Me Speak To A ManagerAlastair MacDonald - Investing In Times Of UncertaintyAlastair J. MacDonald is an international analyst, forecaster, speaker, writer and investment consultant. He is the founder and editor of “The Parallax Report,” a subscription-based market, social and economic forecasting service for individual investors, and institutions. His specialty is identifying the dangers and opportunities in global markets, as driven by social mood. His analysis accurately predicted; the decline in the US dollar (2004), the bursting of the US housing bubble (2004-2005), the global financial crisis (2007), the peak in commodity prices (2008), the collapse of Lehman Brothers (2007), the bottom in US stocks (Spring 2009), the bull market in the US dollar (2011), the second term...2022-04-111h 25
The Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsEp #355: Alastair Macdonald – Dropping Fences on Possibility (Part 2)Alastair MacDonald is a private advisor to established entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners, as well as a TEDx speaker who lectures on economic, social, and financial forecasts. Join me today to hear part two of our conversation at the Freedom Founders Mastermind, where we dive into the concept of certainty, how to hedge against a volatile economy, and why the abdication model is no longer one that works. Check out the show notes for more information!2021-11-2635 minThe Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsEp #355: Alastair Macdonald – Dropping Fences on Possibility (Part 2)Alastair MacDonald is a private advisor to established entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners, as well as a TEDx speaker who lectures on economic, social, and financial forecasts. Join me today to hear part two of our conversation at the Freedom Founders Mastermind, where we dive into the concept of certainty, how to hedge against a volatile economy, and why the abdication model is no longer one that works. Check out the show notes for more information!2021-11-2635 min
The Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsEp #354: Alastair Macdonald – Dropping Fences on Possibility (Part 1)Would you jump at the chance to hear from someone who has experienced five recessions, one national currency implosion, three global pricing bubbles, the greatest hyperinflation, the largest asset deflation in history, and violent, social, and political upheaval? Join me today to hear part one of a conversation I recently had with Alastair Macdonald at the Freedom Founders Mastermind. He is a good friend, mentor, and very thoughtful person who will be sharing some gems with us about uncertainty, seeking guidance, risk, and group-think. Check out the show notes for more information!2021-11-1926 minThe Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsEp #354: Alastair Macdonald – Dropping Fences on Possibility (Part 1)Would you jump at the chance to hear from someone who has experienced five recessions, one national currency implosion, three global pricing bubbles, the greatest hyperinflation, the largest asset deflation in history, and violent, social, and political upheaval? Join me today to hear part one of a conversation I recently had with Alastair Macdonald at the Freedom Founders Mastermind. He is a good friend, mentor, and very thoughtful person who will be sharing some gems with us about uncertainty, seeking guidance, risk, and group-think. Check out the show notes for more information!2021-11-1926 min
The Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsEp #342: Alastair J. Macdonald - Understanding The Full Market Cycle (Part 2)With the current movement of increased government spending and gaining of control, what does an entrepreneur who wants to stay sovereign do? Alastair Macdonald joins me for this second half of our conversation on understanding the full market cycle, and he shares valuable insight and information that will help you understand what’s going on in the current market and make a plan to succeed through it. Check out the show notes for more information!2021-08-2723 minThe Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsEp #342: Alastair J. Macdonald - Understanding The Full Market Cycle (Part 2)With the current movement of increased government spending and gaining of control, what does an entrepreneur who wants to stay sovereign do? Alastair Macdonald joins me for this second half of our conversation on understanding the full market cycle, and he shares valuable insight and information that will help you understand what’s going on in the current market and make a plan to succeed through it. Check out the show notes for more information!2021-08-2723 min
The Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsEp #341: Alastair J. Macdonald - Understanding The Full Market Cycle (Part 1)Alastair Macdonald is a private advisor to established entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners, as well as a TEDx speaker who lectures on economic, social, and financial forecasts. He is also the owner of the consulting firm Parallax Strategic Advisors, as well as the publisher of the Parallax Report, an economic, social, and market forecasting service. He joins the show today to dive into the importance of understanding—and being able to weather—the full economic cycle as an entrepreneur and business owner. Check out the show notes for more information!2021-08-2028 minThe Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsEp #341: Alastair J. Macdonald - Understanding The Full Market Cycle (Part 1)Alastair Macdonald is a private advisor to established entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners, as well as a TEDx speaker who lectures on economic, social, and financial forecasts. He is also the owner of the consulting firm Parallax Strategic Advisors, as well as the publisher of the Parallax Report, an economic, social, and market forecasting service. He joins the show today to dive into the importance of understanding—and being able to weather—the full economic cycle as an entrepreneur and business owner. Check out the show notes for more information!2021-08-2028 min
The Full-Cycle EntrepreneurEpisode 41: The Partnership Paradox: Part 2Part 2 of The Partnership Paradox Partnerships done well and those done badlyWhere do they unravel and why? Contribution, reward and more 2021-03-2519 min
The Full-Cycle EntrepreneurEpisode 40: The Partnership Paradox: Part 1Partnerships done well and those done badlyWhere do they unravel and why? Ownership rights vs. voting rightsContribution, reward and more 2021-03-1928 min
The Full-Cycle EntrepreneurEpisode 39: Private Training - The Other Side of Cheap MoneyA historical context of today’s environment and the less discussed, other side of interest rates. 1720 all over again? Blank-check companies and secret promises Paying different attention to lower interest rates 2021-02-0744 min
The Full-Cycle EntrepreneurEpisode 38: Inflation'Stimulus packages are going to destroy the dollar and increase inflation.' Makes sense, but is that true? 2021-02-0151 min
The Full-Cycle EntrepreneurEpisode 37: Power Abhors A VacuumThe best business decisions are made by the best decision makers. How can we improve our understanding of group and cultural dynamics?The insights of game theoryGeo-political shifts and America's move withinA better understanding of macro-dynamics will better help with our micro-decisions 2021-01-2826 min
The Full-Cycle EntrepreneurEpisode 36: Cycles, Taxes and InflationHow do we identify the cycles that we're creating?Identifying the differences between the tax, economic and financial cyclesUnderstanding inflation2021-01-2346 min
The Full-Cycle EntrepreneurEpisode 35: When Out of Nowhere...The role of chance, people and events in our livesIdentifying those that change the course of our lives Honoring and being that change for others2021-01-1443 min
The Full-Cycle EntrepreneurEpisode 34: Tailored AmbitionWe're upgrading and excited to announce a secret co-host. In this episode, Alastair and "secret co-host" discuss ambition, the entrepreneurial path, Counsels of Elders and more. 2021-01-0940 min
The Full-Cycle EntrepreneurEpisode 33: Temporary Disease, Fatal Cure: Part 2What happens when one party chooses the risk and the other pays the price? Too big to fail, too expensive to bail. 2021-01-0318 min
The Full-Cycle EntrepreneurEpisode 32: Temporary Disease, Fatal Cure: Part 1Is it really stimulus or merely support?The long-term cost of stifled innovation.What really moves an economy.What real help looks like.Creative destruction and moral hazard.The suffocation of entrepreneurship and ignoring the wisdom of our economic elders. 2021-01-0123 min
The Full-Cycle EntrepreneurEpisode 31: Private Training: The Micro-HarvestDuring a private training session, Alastair presents the concept of The Micro-Harvest. Early on in our entrepreneurial paths, we convince ourselves that “x” is freedom (money). We then fold it back on itself, because it hasn’t arrived, ultimately deferring joy in the process. The Micro-Harvest allows: freedom from, freedom to do, and freedom within. 2020-12-3028 min
The Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsEp #305: Alastair MacDonald - Economic Analysis in a Highly Volatile Market (Part 2)This episode is the second of a two-part series featuring Alastair MacDonald, a private advisor and expert in economic, social, market, and financial forecasting. (If you missed last week, be sure to go back and listen to part 1.) This week we continue the conversation by diving into inflation vs. deflation and which route we are more likely to go down—and what to do to prepare. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3fPu9hT2020-12-0441 minThe Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsEp #305: Alastair MacDonald - Economic Analysis in a Highly Volatile Market (Part 2)This episode is the second of a two-part series featuring Alastair MacDonald, a private advisor and expert in economic, social, market, and financial forecasting. (If you missed last week, be sure to go back and listen to part 1.) This week we continue the conversation by diving into inflation vs. deflation and which route we are more likely to go down—and what to do to prepare. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3fPu9hT2020-12-0441 min
The Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsEp #304: Alastair MacDonald - Economic Analysis in a Highly Volatile Market (Part 1)We are now finding ourselves in a place where there’s a lot of speculation regarding what will happen next in the markets. Alastair MacDonald is a private advisor and expert in economic, social, market, and financial forecasting, and he joins me on the show to discuss and expose a lot of these speculations. He also shares some solid methods to plan for the future and make sure you’re paying attention to the right things in order to secure your finances. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2JgYaLi2020-11-2743 minThe Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsEp #304: Alastair MacDonald - Economic Analysis in a Highly Volatile Market (Part 1)We are now finding ourselves in a place where there’s a lot of speculation regarding what will happen next in the markets. Alastair MacDonald is a private advisor and expert in economic, social, market, and financial forecasting, and he joins me on the show to discuss and expose a lot of these speculations. He also shares some solid methods to plan for the future and make sure you’re paying attention to the right things in order to secure your finances. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2JgYaLi2020-11-2743 min
The Full-Cycle EntrepreneurEpisode 30: Beginner's MindSometimes the areas that we grow in the least contain the stuff that we know the best. What to do about it. 2020-09-1018 min
The Full-Cycle EntrepreneurEpisode 29: Distortion: Part 2 - LaborWith record unemployment levels in the US, the urge to support the less fortunate is clear and overwhelming. In doing so, we have to ask ourselves about the second-order consequences. 2020-08-1535 min
The Full-Cycle EntrepreneurEpisode 28: Distortion: Part 1 - Interest RatesWhile lowered interest rates and access to unlimited credit from the Federal Reserve seem like a panacea, we need to be very wary of the long-term, downstream and multi-generational effects. Here’s how it works. 2020-08-0726 min
The Full-Cycle EntrepreneurEpisode 27: Live Training: The Time HarnessThis episode is a short excerpt from a private-client-group training where Alastair discusses the Time Harness strategy.2020-07-2920 min
The Full-Cycle EntrepreneurEpisode 26: Guest Episode: Viva La Flora Part 2In Part 2 of this special episode, revisit how society, finance and economics manifests in art, design, theater and politics with Anahit Hakobyan's (Viva La Flora podcast) interview with Alastair. Developing and understanding an awareness of these interwoven elements is a significant step in becoming a Full-Cycle Entrepreneur. Check out Anahit's other episodes at Viva La Flora: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/viva-la-flora-live-the-art-and-business-of-flowers/id1472056410.2020-07-2534 min
The Full-Cycle EntrepreneurEpisode 25: Guest Episode: Viva La Flora Part 1In this special episode, revisit how society, finance and economics manifests in art, design, theater and politics with Anahit Hakobyan's (Viva La Flora podcast) interview with Alastair. Developing and understanding an awareness of these interwoven elements is a significant step in becoming a Full-Cycle Entrepreneur. Check out Anahit's other episodes at Viva La Flora: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/viva-la-flora-live-the-art-and-business-of-flowers/id1472056410.2020-07-2432 min
The Full-Cycle EntrepreneurEpisode 24: Hidden RichesIn this episode, Alastair brings his first guest - Dr. Brady Marshall - onto the show. We work every day to give more, in order to gain more - fame, status and cash. But there are far more rewarding riches in your business that you are yet to know exist. 2020-07-1738 min
Viva La Flora Live - The Art and Business of FlowersNavigating Through Today’s Economy with Alastair MacDonaldNavigating Through Today’s Economy with Alastair MacDonald Sponsored by 411 Floral Alastair J. Macdonald is a private advisor to established entrepreneurs, investors and business owners. He is a TEDx speaker who lectures and presents his economic, social, market and financial forecasts to private equity, hedge funds, endowments, entrepreneurs and large investors across the US and internationally. Alastair also brings a breadth of understanding to private-practice ownership with his experience as an owner of an integrative veterinary hospital, a dental practice partner and advisor to some of dentistry's highest performing individuals and groups... Go to F...2020-07-071h 04
Viva La Flora Live - The Art and Business of FlowersNavigating Through Today’s Economy with Alastair MacDonaldNavigating Through Today’s Economy with Alastair MacDonald Sponsored by 411 Floral Alastair J. Macdonald is a private advisor to established entrepreneurs, investors and business owners. He is a TEDx speaker who lectures and presents his economic, social, market and financial forecasts to private equity, hedge funds, endowments, entrepreneurs and large investors across the US and internationally. Alastair also brings a breadth of understanding to private-practice ownership with his experience as an owner of an integrative veterinary hospital, a dental practice partner and advisor to some of dentistry's highest performing individuals and groups... Go to F...2020-07-071h 04
The Full-Cycle EntrepreneurEpisode 23: Running Out of FutureThe medical, economic and social risks of COVID-19 are by now, obvious. What's not, is the most insidious risk of all. 2020-07-0723 min
The Full-Cycle EntrepreneurEpisode 22: How We Got to Now: Part 2Understanding the business cycle requires knowing how money flows through industries, banking systems and global financial-institutions. In order to understand where the money is going next, we need to know where the money came from. In this excerpt, from a live training for dentists, Alastair finishes 'How We Got to Now'. 2020-06-2630 min
The Full-Cycle EntrepreneurEpisode 21: How We Got to Now: Part 1While it may feel that the world has gone mad because of COVID-19, there’s a lot more at play. This is the background story of how we got to now. 2020-05-1024 min
Drilled with Dr. BradyDRILLED with Dr. Brady- Episode #58 "Dr. Alastair Macdonald"Join Dr. Brady as he interviews consultant entrepreneur and podcaster Alastair Macdonald! Drilled w/ Dr. Brady Podcast- Keeping the podcasts flowing no matter what!
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