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A-Z TalksS02E05 - Crypto Series Part II: DeFi vs CeFiDecentralized Finance (DeFi) has the chance to revolutionize how we manage our money as we move to greater adoption of blockchain technology. Imagine a world where banks, credit card processors and all the middle men profiting from how you use your money are removed and you have complete control over when, who, and where you send your money. DeFi is cutting edge technology in the crypto space and quickly being adopted by many of today’s tech savvy community to take back control of how their money is managed. In this world, knowing the individual you transact with is op...2022-04-2751 minA-Z TalksS02E04 - Travel like a jet setter on a budgetTraveling can be one of the most fun things to experience but it can also be a pain in the butt to plan out sometimes. Whether you’re an anxious traveler, rockstar traveler, or one of those who do it for the gram, we could all benefit from a few tips when it comes to putting together a plan for traveling. Join Tobias and Alex as they speak from opposing methodologies on how they approach preparing for travel. Learn insights that can help for the next time you need to plan a trip as they cover travel trends, such as CO...2022-03-1641 minA-Z TalksS02E03 - Phenomenon of fun 1:1sHow can 1 + 1 = millions?
It’s amazing how many miracles can occur that start from a simple one on one conversation. We all have these types of chats on a regular basis but for some reason it feels a little more scary in the work environment when you hear "I'd like to meet one one one with you" from your boss. Don’t let that fear stop you from engaging as it's up to you to make the most out of that time. In this podcast, we provide a few tips on how to do just that. Whether it's...2022-03-0224 minA-Z TalksS02E02 - NFTs and Metaverse. What is it and how are they related?WTF is an NFT? Meta what? How much is that ape photo worth?! Why would I pay for it when I can see it for free? Money laundering, tracking wine, and for validating university diplomas? You mean it’s not just for music? It’s hard not to be a little curious on what all the buzz is about with NFTs all over the news and social media these days. Join Tobias and Alex as they explore these questions and more as they provide an overview of NFTs and share their knowledge and experience on this groundbreaking trend.
Th...2022-02-1645 minA-Z TalksS02E01 - Blueprint to Success 2022 - New Year, Better YouCan’t believe the new year has come and passed already? Feeling lost or hopeless since 2021 didn’t go your way and you're skeptical about what’s really possible for you in 2022? Don't worry, we got you covered! We keep being told what’s wrong in the world by the media and now we just keep looking for what’s wrong, what's terrible, what's bad, but we don't have to live like this! We need to take our identity back and remind ourselves that we are blessed with anything we do have. Join Alex and Tobias as they walk through th...2022-02-0341 minA-Z TalksS02E00 - Highs and Lows of 2021 (The lost episode)We’re baaaaaaaaack! Join Alex and Tobias on this lost episode as they recap 2021 and discuss the ups and downs of last year. Listen along as they reflect on some of their key personal successes like crypto all time highs and the real estate boom, as well as how they battled tough topics like stress, anxiety, injuries, burnout and even boreout. They cover some of their top lessons for 2021 and share a few life hacks on how to pick yourself up when life knocks you down. We all get down sometimes but the important thing to remember is to focus on...2022-01-1547 minA-Z TalksS01E13 - Evergreen lessons from the "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" book by Robert KiyosakiMost successful entrepreneurs and investors have come across the iconic book “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” by Robert Kiyosaki at some point in their journey and are familiar with the epic tale that teaches basic financial lessons that they just don’t teach you in traditional schools. It’s a book that includes wisdom that has sustained the test of time with topics such as why “The Rich Don’t Work for Money,” how “The Rich Invent Money,” why “Corporations are the Biggest Secret of the Wealthy,” and many other revelations about financial literacy that traditional education systems bypass.
Gone are the days wh...2021-06-1034 minA-Z TalksS01E12 - Top 7 lifehacksImagine a life where you can remember all your important ideas and put them into action. Where there was a way to organize each thought and have others collaborate with you to reach your goals. What if you never had issues falling asleep and you were able to actually attract everything you’ve ever dreamed of? Imagine the power of being able to uplift your mood whenever you want and recharging your own emotional fuel by leveraging the basic principles of the golden rule. What if you always found time to exercise and a way to be learning 5x more by...2021-04-2627 minA-Z TalksS01E11 - Ten apps that improve your lifeAirBnB, Calm, Crypto Pro, Fiverr, OpenTable, Reminders, SwiftScan Pro, TedTalks, TikTok and Wim Hof Method.
Listen in as Tobias and Alex discuss their top 5 mobile apps each that they see as integral to their lives. Find out how they rank the apps listed above and describe how each one improves the quality of their lives. The dichotomy of the their selections highlights how they both have a different perspective when it comes to traits in an app they value. It makes for a lively discussion where you can hear the two different ways they focus on to...2021-04-1429 minA-Z TalksS01E10 - Blueprint Remix - Quarterly Personal Review (QPRs)Change is the only thing constant in this world. One would be foolish to create a strategy and not anticipate the need to update it through the the course of its execution. As we approach the conclusion of the first quarter of 2021, it’s important for us all the make sure and take a break to revisit our progress to date, celebrate small wins and reconfigure our our plans to account for areas we need to refocus on 1/4 way through the year.
Quarterly business reviews (QBRs) are a best practice in the corporate world so why not take that same co...2021-03-2943 minA-Z TalksS01E09 - Investing 1D - Financing and Taxes🎶 Are you down with OPM? Yeah, you know them! 🎶
Do you enjoy spending other people’s money (OPM)? Well Tobias and Alex sure do. Listen in to this episode and find out how they leverage the money they have for bigger opportunities with financial engineering.
Learn the difference between good debt vs. bad debt and how the former can actually lead to positive cash flow. Find out why they say you never really want to be out of debt as well as a ton of other tips and recommendations on the topic of financing.
This b...2021-03-2134 minA-Z TalksS01E08: Investing 1C - The Stock Market"Risk comes from not knowing what you're doing." - Warren Buffet
It is easy to start investing in the stock market but it can quickly teach you a tough lesson or two if you’re not familiar with how things work in the world of stocks.
The old saying goes "when a person with money meets a person with experience, the person with the experience usually ends up with the money and the person who had the money ends up with experience." If you haven’t met the stock market, let us introduce you.
Jo...2021-03-1454 minA-Z TalksS01E07: Investing 1B - Cryptocurrency and the future of moneyBitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, NFTs, blockchain, defi, mining, staking, and all the other buzzwords that can be found in the mysterious world of cryptocurrency are discussed in this episode where Alex and Tobias dive into what they consider the future of money.
Learn a little about what a Bitcoin is, the technology behind it and how they were made by college students like Tobias and his friends in their dorm rooms. We journey through the tough lessons they learned with the hundreds of Bitcoins they created and the instability they faced as early adopters. The discussion includes a...2021-03-0750 minA-Z TalksS01E06: Investing 1A - Real EstateGo to jail, do not pass go, do not collect $200. For those who know the game of monopoly, this is not the path you want to go but it’s easy to lose the game if you don’t have the right strategy. Join Tobias and Alex as they explore the topic of real estate and how their early experience with the classic board game translated to how they acquired real estate assets in real life.
They highlight some of the latest trends in real estate, how to get started and discuss the variety of different ways you can profit by p...2021-02-2746 minA-Z TalksS01E05: Introduction to investing - Building wealth with a growth mindset“Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist. - PABLO PICASSO”
In this episode Alex and Tobias give a prelude of the Introduction to Investing 3 part series that’s coming next. They focus on the ideology behind the why to invest and provide tips you can use to build a safety net for your finances and ultimately build a freedom fund where you make your money work for you. Doesn’t the idea of making money in your sleep sound like a nice experience to enjoy?
The conversation also focuses...2021-02-2029 minA-Z TalksS01E04: The best career advice I've ever receivedDo you remember the struggles when you first started your career and the questions you had at that time? How do I get recognized? How do I progress to the next level? How do I get promoted.. get a raise.. get my ideas heard?
Well we certainly do and we’re hoping to help out those currently facing these questions. Everyone can always use solid career advice and we’ve crowdsourced our social networks to bring to you what we felt were some of the best career advice ever shared.
In this episode Tobias and Alex...2021-02-1242 min
A-Z TalksS01E03: Gamifying Fitness – How To Make Working Out FunWhat do you get when you combine a German, an Asian-American Dane, and a conversation about the Super Bowl? What is gamification and how do I play? What are ways to hit your fitness goals when the gyms are closed because of the pandemic? Which two not so buff guys take a chance and try to explore giving practical but fun advice on working out?
Find out the answer to all these questions and more in episode 3 of the A-Z Talks series. In this episode, we focus on fitness as a theme and discuss a variety of...2021-02-0637 minA-Z TalksS01E02: Budgeting 101 – Basics of money managementFailure is a speed bump to success. – Peter Guber.
Join Tobias and Alex as they discuss some key fundamentals in financial planning and money management. They’ve both experienced more than their fair share of bumpy roads along the way and discuss key lessons learned from past investments and upcoming financial goals for the coming year.
The goal is for listeners to get a brief introductory to basics of money management, share a few fundamental tips in creating a budget, and share our approach to financial planning for 2021.2021-01-2931 minA-Z TalksS01E01: Blueprint for successIf you fail to plan, you plan to fail. In this episode, we explore a framework to help with goal settings to create a plan for the upcoming year and share a few suggestions that will increase the likelihood of your success. We’ll focus on the process of how to create a plan, put it down on paper and how to keep it as a fluid process that you can use for the year ahead.
Tobias will also give a quick introduction on his current portfolio and how this planning process helped for setting his goals....2021-01-2532 minA-Z TalksS01E00: The Why behind A-ZThis is our introductory episode where we discuss who we are, why we’re doing this podcast, and what we hope to accomplish.
The goal for this session is to give you insight into the creators of A-Z Talks and provide a preview for all the fun to come.2021-01-2515 min