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The Soule of WisdomMore Banking Troubles In The Wake of SVB Shows We Have BIGGER SOCIETAL ISSUES | My ThoughtsIt's a busy day on this Monday following the collapse of SVB. The Feds have stepped in to assure us that all deposits - no matter the amount - that were in Silicon Valley Bank will be covered. Depsite that there has been another bank failure, and more are likely on the way. Meanwhile, my experience interacting with the Etsy seller community (covered in my stream this past Saturday) showed just how shaky the ground is on which so many small businesses are built. In this video I break all this down and give my thoughts on the state...
2023-03-1336 minThe Soule of WisdomThe Failure Of SVB Bank Causes Panic In The Etsy Selling Community | My Thoughts And The Latest NewsOn Friday SVB (Silicone Valley Bank) was shut down by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation and put in receivership with with the FDIC. Meanwhile the Etsy selling community is in a panic as many deposits have been held up by this failure. In the video I will discuss the latest news on the bank, where I think the Etsy selling community is going wrong in their response, and what I think is coming next for America.
The Soule of Wisdom Episode 145
#SVB #SiliconeValleyBank #EtsySellers
2023-03-1228 minThe Soule of WisdomDid Steven Crowder Change My Mind? | My Reaction To His Timcast IRL AppearanceSteven Crowder appeared on Timcast IRL last night to make his case against what he calls "Big Con" and why he thinks companies like The Daily Wire are doing it all wrong. Prior to this appearance I was first faily neutral on this mess, but after his recorded call with Jeremy I was finding more fault with Steven. The question is, did Steven change my mind? In this stream I discuss my thoughts on it all. How I can relate to Steven. Where I think he is right. Where I think he is wrong.
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2023-01-2419 minThe Soule of WisdomIowa Bill Would Change SNAP Benefits In All The WRONG WAYS | What It Says | How To REALLY FIX ITSupport the show! Great merch now available at https://soulewisdom.com/merch News has come out that Iowa GOP leaders have introduced a bill that would cut out such staples and fresh meat and sliced cheese from the SNAP program. While we are generally not about handouts here at The Soule of Wisdom, we don't see this measure as something that makes any sense. In this video we'll break down the news on the bill, what it says, and what we think the GOP should really focus on. We'll also quickly discuss the latest on Steven Crowder / Daily Wire m...
2023-01-2337 minThe Soule of WisdomSteven Crowder Crosses The Line In Feud With Daily Wire | My Thoughts On How And WhyWe have merch now! Check out our offerings and consider picking something up to help support the show: https://soulewisdom.com/merch
Yesterday I discussed the conflict between Steven Crowder and The Daily Wire, and I was thanked by many for having a balanced take. That was before Crowder published a video containing a phone call with Jeremy Boreing that he secretly taped. That video changed things, at least for me. In this video I am going to break down key points of Steven's newest video and explain where I take issue and why. ...
2023-01-2035 minThe Soule of WisdomBREAKING NEWS | Alec Baldwin Will Be Charged With INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER | What It MeansAlec Baldwin will be charged in New Mexico with involuntary manslaughter for the death of Halyna Hutchins during the filming of the movie Rust in 2021. In this video I will delve into the latest news and what it means.
As well, I will be discussing the now open rift between Steven Crowder and The Daily Wire over their offer to have him bring Mug Club to their platform.
The Soule of Wisdom Episode 141
#AlecBaldwin #manslaughter #charged
2023-01-1919 minThe Soule of WisdomSan Francisco Has INSANE Idea To Pay $5 Million to Every Black Resident | Why This Is CRAZY DUMBIt has recently come to light that San Francisco has a "reparations committee." This committee is proposing that every longtime black resident receive a $5 million payout along with other compensations. In this video I break down the story, give my thoughts, and explain why this is, put simply, a stupid idea. I will also be discussing the story of an Indiana man being arrested after his toddler son waved around a loaded gun on live TV.
The Soule of Wisdom Episode 140
#SanFrancisco #reparations #California
2023-01-1727 minThe Soule of WisdomAlabama Basketball Player Darius Miles Charged With Murder | What It Says About Our SocietyOver the weekend Alabama basketball player Darius Miles was arrested and charged with capital murder. In this video I'm reviewing the details of this story and discussing what this alleged incident and incidents like it say about our society. In addition I will be talking about Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen's comments on faith as well as discussing some changes we're making here at The Soule of Wisdom.
The Soule of Wisdom Episode 139
#Alabama #DariusMiles #charged
2023-01-1722 minThe Soule of WisdomWhat Republicans NEED TO LEARN TO WIN | My Case For Learning To Play The Dem's Game And Beat ThemI've made the case in part across my last two videos, and I'll make it again. What republicans need to learn to win in 2024 is that the game has changed. In person voting isn't gonna cut it. A strong, fact-based message isn't gonna cut it. We need to learn the dem's game and play it better than them in order to win. After that we can discuss fixing the broken system. In this video I go into detail on this idea and make my case for it.
#Midterms #voting #winning
The Soule of Wisdom Episode 135
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2022-11-1710 minThe Soule of WisdomKari Lake Loses | What We MUST Understand Going Forward | How We STOP A Total DEMOCRAT TAKEOVEROnce I saw the vote the last few days, I was predicting Kari Lake would lose to Katie Hobbs. To be clear, not the result I wanted, but a Kari Lake win was not looking likely. Last night they called the race for Hobbs. To be fair, Lake has not conceded and will likely fight this. But all that aside, there are things we need to understand from here if we are going to stop disasters like these midterms from happening again. This doesn't just apply to Arizona. It applies to the whole country. In this video I break...
2022-11-1524 minThe Soule of WisdomTheir Feelings Don't Care About Facts | What The Midterms Told Us About Voters | Can We Do Anything?For much of the voting base, their feelings don't care about facts. This is being made clear as the midterm results come in. Facts don't care about your feelings is a phrase made popular by Ben Shapiro, but the opposite of that phrase can no longer be ignored. In this video Dan discusses what the midterm results are telling us about the voter base, and he ponders if there's anything we can do to change things.
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The Soule of WisdomAbortion Is The FINAL CHOICE IN A SERIES OF CHOICES YOU MAKE | My Rebuttal To The Pro-Choice CrowdPro-choice claims to want... well... choice. But the truth is abortion is the final choice in a larger series of choices. In the wake of Roe being overturned, Dan had a social media exchange where he brought up this point. A family member claimed that they did not understand. So in this video Dan expounds on his idea that there are numerous choices that are made as you travel the road to getting an abortion, not just the choice to have the abortion itself.
2022-06-2626 minThe Soule of WisdomBurger King Pride Whopper Is RIDICULOUS Virtue Signaling And UNCLEAR Messaging At Its FinestDan had another video planned for today, but then he read about the Burger King Pride Whopper. In a world where everyone is tripping over themselves offer the biggest, best, and brightest virtue signal of them all, Burger King has entered the relm of COMPLETELY STUPID with the Pride Whopper. In this video Dan delves into the story of the Pride Whopper being offered by Burger King in Austria, gives his thoughts on it, and discusses how the Pride Month virtue signaling is getting out of control.
2022-06-0711 minThe Soule of WisdomTearing Apart The Richard Fowler Fox News Opinion Piece On Forcing A Build Back Better VoteA recent Richard Fowler Fox News opinion piece caught Dan's eye. In it, Mr. Fowler argues that the senate should force a vote on the Build Back Better bill and thus expose the Republicans as creators of gridlock. Dan reads through this article and offers his commentary throughout as to why this argument put forward by Richard Fowler is weak at best.
2022-01-1420 minThe Soule of WisdomWhat Australia Canceling Novak Djokovic's Visa Again Says About The Country And Their LeadershipNews has broken of Australia canceling Novak Djokovic's visa again as the start of the Australia Open is only a couple days away. In this video Dan covers the latest news on Djokovic and his visa status, and then Dan gives his thoughts on why this simply doesn't make sense for the country of Australia to do this.
2022-01-1410 minThe Soule of WisdomLatest JOLTS Report Shows America Has A Mercenary WorkforceThe United States has moved to a mercenary workforce. That is the read that Dan has based on the latest Labor Department's monthly Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, or JOLTS report. In this segment has Dan discusses the report and what he feel that it says not only about our workforce but also where we're headed in things continue down this road.
2022-01-0510 minThe Soule of WisdomPapa Johns Manager Gets Fired For Closing Early Due To Lack Of EmployeesA Papa Johns manager gets fired in Colorado for having to close early because he didn't have enough employees to cover the restaurant. The manager claimed that both he and the person who was supposed to cover the time period had medical commitments and the the Papa Johns area management would not send him help. Dan and Beth break down this story, and Dan shares what he thinks is really going on here.
2021-12-2111 minThe Soule of WisdomFauci Is Wrong About Airplanes and Masks - Here's WhyDoctor Anthony Fauci is wrong in the opinion of Dan and the Producer-Wife. Fauci gave an interview over the weekend where he pushed the idea of masks on airplanes. Dan and Beth show why they believe Fauci is wrong by digging into his statement and weighing it against two mask studies and the facts about how air filtration works on airplanes.
2021-12-2014 minThe Soule of WisdomNewsom Issues An Omicron Mask Mandate For California While Boris Johnson Carefully Chooses His WordsCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an omicron mask mandate for the next 30 days, forcing even vaccinated people to wear masks indoors. Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson chose his words very carefully when discussing an Omicron case with the press. Dan and Beth discuss these stories and their thoughts on all of the crazy surrounding Omicron and Covid in general.
2021-12-1417 minThe Soule of WisdomLeft Leaning Outlets Are Now Predicting Civil War If Roe V Wade Is OverturnedGet ready... Left leaning outlets are now predicting civil war if Roe V Wade is overturned. It would be natural to guess that right leaning groups would be the first to predict civil war. However, left leaning outlets are now predicting civil war if Roe V Wade is overturned. Dan and Beth dig into two articles where this is suggested and give their thoughts on the crazy matter.
2021-12-1417 minThe Soule of WisdomCEOs Ask Congress To Pass INFORM Act To Destroy CompetitionMajor CEOs ask congress to pass INFORM Act to destroy competition in a letter sent to Capitol Hill. CEOs from the Walgreens, Best Buy, Home Depot, and many other companies have called on Congress to pass the INFORM Act immediately. This is their response to recent waves of theft, saying that it will help. But, is it just an excuse to destroy their online competition. Dan and Producer-Wife Beth delve into the issue and give you their take.
2021-12-1416 minThe Soule of WisdomBringing Home The Bacon A Literal Problem In California As Businesses Fight Against Meat RegulationsBringing home the bacon isn't just a saying in California. It's about to become a real, literal challenge. New California rules are going into effect at the first of the year regarding bacon production and meat production in general. Restaurants and grocers are fighting to delay this as prices on bacon and other meats will likely get out of control. Dan and Producer-Wife Beth dig into this story and analyze the impact on the meat market, not just for California but for all of us.
2021-12-1315 minThe Soule of WisdomRamsay Does Dallas - Gordon Ramsay Moves Restaurant Operation To TexasChef Gordon Ramsay does Dallas as he decied to move his operation to Texas. Ramsay is taking his restaurant headquarters to a Dallas suberb in advance of a large expansion to US restaurants that will start on the east coast. Dan and Beth discuss the Ramsay move to Dallas and dig into what these constant moves out of California mean for the west coast.
2021-12-1314 minThe Soule of WisdomCareer Suicide? Chris Wallace Moves To CNN+Chris Wallace announced at the end of his Fox show yesterday that he is leaving to join the new CNN+ streaming service. Is this career suicide? Dan and Producer-Wife Beth discuss this surprising move, why Chris Wallace may be making the change, and if it is indeed career suicide.
2021-12-1314 minThe Soule of WisdomHow To Fix Our Political Divide By Finding A Cause To Rally AroundHow can fix our political divide? Dan and Producer-Wife Beth found themselves asking that question this morning as one video they posted showed a clear political divide in the comments, while another video's comments perhaps showed a way to bridge that political divide. Dan talks about these two experiences and brings in an NPR article to illustrate where we are divided.
2021-12-1017 minThe Soule of WisdomScientists Working On A Chewing Gum That May Reduce The Spread Of CovidResearchers at the University of Pennsylvania are working on a chewing gum to help reduce Covid spread. These scientists are using plant products and have shown a reduction in Covid viral load in initial tests of the gum. Dan and Beth discuss this article and their thoughts on why it likely won't be accepted by those in power.
2021-12-0910 minThe Soule of WisdomFDA Wants 55 Years To Answer FOIA Requests For Covid While de Blasio and Biden Move Fast On MandatesThe FDA is arguing in court that it needs 55 years to fully answer Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests for information on the Covid-19 vaccines. Meanwhile, the likes of Biden and de Blasio and pushing on vax mandates as fast as possible. Why the rabbit and turtle approaches? Dan and Beth delve into this topic and discuss the alarm bells they hear ringing from all of this.
2021-12-0914 minThe Soule of WisdomCivil Forfeiture Laws Are Out Of Control - You Won't Believe This!Dallas police used civil forfeiture laws at Love Field to seize $106k from a woman. In Massachusetts a woman lost her car for six years over civil forfeiture laws. In Philadelphia the authorities took a man's car and over $500 because he was talking to someone they were surveilling. These are just three examples of civil forfeiture laws being used to hurt people and fund local governments. And this isn't fake. It's really happening. Dan and Producer-Wife Beth dig into this issue and raise awareness of just how scary this overreach has become.
2021-12-0927 minThe Soule of WisdomLA School & Illinois Lawmaker Fight Covid Omicron Variant In "Interesting" WaysThe Covid Omicron variant is on the move. One LA school has allegedly given a kid a jab in exchange for a pizza without the parent's permission to fight the Covid Omicron variant. Meanwhile, an Ilinois state rep has suggested making the un-jabbed pay in full for hospital care. Dan delves into both of these stories and give his thoughts on Covid as a whole and how we should be reacting at this point.
2021-12-0814 minThe Soule of WisdomAmazon Web Services Outage Halts Major Websites and Amazon's Own Delivery OperationsAn Amazon web services outage shut down major website and Amazon's own delivery systems yesterday. As of this recording the outage still remains for many web services. Dan digs into this story, talking about which services were affected, and gives his take on how Amazon having so much power over the web can make an services outage a bigger problem than it needs to be.
2021-12-0811 minThe Soule of WisdomKellogg's To Hire Permanent Replacements After Workers Reject 6th Contract OfferKellogg's offered up a 6th contract to striking workers, and that offer was rejected. As a result, Kellogg's has stated that they are done going to the bargaining table and will be hiring permanent replacements. Dan analyzes this news, gives his take on who is at fault, and what this impasse says about out society as a whole.
2021-12-0814 minThe Soule of WisdomNYC Mayor de Blasio Announces Strictest Covid 19 Mandate YetNYC Mayor de Blasio made public his crazy Covid-19 plan which involves mandatory vaccines for all private sector workers and vaccines all the way down to age 5. Dan delves into the story and give his thoughts on whether Mayor de Blasio has lost his mind (spoiler alert... yes. Dan thinks he has.)
2021-12-0712 minThe Soule of WisdomSan Francisco Pizza Chain Failed To Fill Assistant Manager Job Despite $70k SalaryA San Francisco pizza chain failed to fill an assistant manager job despite a $70k salary making the job an incredibly high paying position. Dan dives into this crazy story of a pizza chain willing to overpay to fill a position yet getting no takers. He shares his thoughts on the dark place where this is likely leading.
2021-12-0711 minThe Soule of WisdomHow Kyle Rittenhouse Damaged His Image During His Appearance On You Are HereDan was amazed about how Kyle Rittenhouse potentially damaged his image during his appearance on You Are Here. While Kyle had some good things to say, several of his comments won't help his image. Dan discusses the appearance on You Are Here and the areas that he thinks won't play well for Rittenhouse over time.
2021-12-0711 minThe Soule of WisdomSan Francisco Restaurant Kicks Out On-Duty Cops Because Workers Felt UncomfortableA San Francisco restaurant kicked out three on-duty cops on Friday because workers felt uncomfortable. Hilda and Jesse told the officers that they needed to leave as they were armed and that made their staff uncomfortable. Dan and Beth delve into this story and give their thoughts as to if this was ok for the restaurant to do.
2021-12-0612 minThe Soule of WisdomHertz Thanksgiving Reservation Nightmare Story Goes Viral On TwitterHertz Thanksgiving reservation nightmare story goes viral on Twitter as a St. John's law professor shared her crazy story. Kate Klonick had a contract for a Hertz rental on Thanksgiving, and her struggles to get the reservation fulfilled were epic to say the least. Dan and Beth break down the story and give their thoughts on the cost to Hertz for such bad press.
2021-12-0312 minThe Soule of WisdomMeta Facebook Reverses Course On Kyle Rittenhouse - No Longer Considered An UnpersonMeta Facebook Reverses Course On Kyle Rittenhouse - No Longer Considered An Unperson. Kyle Rittenhouse posts on Meta's Facebook and Instagram were suppressed during the Rittenhouse trial. But you can talk about Kyle again now as Meta has decided to allow such content again. Dan and Producer-Wife beth discuss this change of course as well as their take on social media acting like publishers.
2021-12-0312 minThe Soule of WisdomOmicron Variant Now In New York Traces Back To Event Before ThanksgivingThe Omicron Variant now in New York traces back to an event before Thanksgiving. Dan and Beth discuss the news that the Omicron Covid-19 variant is now in five states and was apparently here before we originally thought.
2021-12-0314 minThe Soule of WisdomBuy Now Pay Later Purchase Options Taking Retail By StormBuy Now Pay Later Purchase Options Taking Retail By Storm. Dan and Beth have a lot of experience with buy now pay later services as they offer the option in their online stores. An article from Fox Business details how buy now pay later is taking off across all facets of retail. The two discuss this news, how the services work, and the potential pitfalls they see for some customers.
2021-12-0215 minThe Soule of WisdomEtsy Unfazed By Supply Chain Issues - Most Shop Owners Readily Able To Supply Holiday GiftsDan and Beth have been saying for months to "shop small." The two review a Fox article where they explain how Etsy shop owners are largely immune from the shipping crisis and are ready to make the holidays happen.
2021-12-0210 minThe Soule of WisdomMost Americans Don't Want Companies Going Woke According To Recent PollMost Americans Don't Want Companies Going Woke According To Recent Poll. Dan and the Producer-Wife have been saying forever that companies need to not be woke but rather focus on the core of their business. This new poll suggests they are right. The two delve into the data from the poll, discuss it, and maybe gloat just a little.
2021-12-0214 minThe Soule of WisdomFedEx Driver In Alabama Dumps Hundreds Of Packages Into Ravine Instead Of Delivering ThemA FedEx driver has allegedly dumped his load of packages into a ravine... six times! Several hundred packages were involved. Dan and Producer-Wife Beth delve into this crazy story of yet another side of our current shipping and logistics crisis.
2021-12-0112 minThe Soule of WisdomAlabama Woman Wins $2.1 Million After Walmart Accuses Her Of Stealing $48 In GroceriesA jury awarded an Alabama woman $2.1 million after Walmart accused her of shoplifting and then allegedly sent her threatening letters through a law firm. Dan and Beth dig into this story and give their thoughts on how Walmart should have handled this incident as well as the true impact it has on the company.
2021-12-0113 minThe Soule of WisdomIt's Worse! Parag Agrawal Changes Twitter Video Policies, Showed Past Disregard For 1st AmendmentYesterday Dan and Producer-Wife Beth said they'd wait and see what Parag Agrawal, the new Twitter CEO, was gonna be about. A day later we find out. Agrawal has changed Twitter's policy on posting videos, and in an interview a year ago showed disregard for the 1st Amendment. The two discuss these developments and express their concerns about where things will be headed on Twitter.
2021-12-0125 minThe Soule of WisdomFox News Publishes Article On How Runners Can Stay Safe Amid Surge In Attacks - We ReactThere has been an surge of attacks on female runners around the U.S. so Fox News published an article on what these women can do to stay safe as they run. Dan and Beth pick apart the article and offer their own take on what should happen.
2021-11-3015 minThe Soule of WisdomParag Agrawal In, Jack Dorsey Out As Twitter CEO - We React And Call Out An InconsistencyJack Dorsey stepped down Monday as CEO of Twitter and was replaced by Parag Agrawal. Dan and Beth discuss they change at the head of the social media giant, and Dan calls out an inconsistency he sees that actually involves the new CEO.
2021-11-3012 minThe Soule of WisdomBiden Meets With CEOs of Best Buy, Kroger, Walmart, And Others To Discuss Supply ChainPresident Biden met on Monday with CEOs of Best Buy, Kroger, Walmart, and other large retailers to discuss the supply chain. After that meeting the Whitehouse abruptly canceled the president's planned remarks on the supply chain. Dan and Producer-Wife Beth cover the reports on the meeting and what they think is really going on behind the scenes.
2021-11-3012 minThe Soule of WisdomResale Market Is BOOMING As The RealReal and ThredUp Make Partnerships With Traditional RetailersThe RealReal and ThredUp among others are taking the resale market by storm as more and more young people show support for sustainability. Traditional retailers like Macys and JC Penney are making partnerships with these companies to try and join in one the resale trend. Dan and Beth delve into this story and their thoughts on why getting into this market is not a good idea for traditional retailers.
2021-11-2913 minThe Soule of WisdomEnes Kanter Changes Name to Enes Kanter Freedom And Becomes United States CitizenBoston Celtics Player Enes Kanter is set to become a United States citizen, and while doing so will change his name to Enes Kanter Freedom. Dan and Beth discuss this story and their thoughts on the player and his politics.
2021-11-2907 minThe Soule of WisdomBest Buy And Others Get Hit With Flash Mob Theft Over Black Friday WeekendBest Buy, Home Depot, and other retailers were hit by more flash mob robberies over the Black Friday weekend. Dan and Producer-Wife Beth discuss these stories, and Dan shares his unique take on why we're in this place now.
2021-11-2919 minThe Soule of WisdomLush Exiting Facebook TikTok Instagram & Snapchat Over Safety ConcernsLush Cosmetics has announced that they are exiting most social media over safety concerns mostly based around the Facebook whistleblower. Dan and Beth dig into this story and give their views on why the move doesn't make sense.
2021-11-2614 minThe Soule of WisdomWhy Kalama Harris' Paris Purchase Is a NothingburgerVice President Kamala Harris was recently in Paris France on a diplomatic trip. While there she went shopping and got some higher end kitchenware. Fox News and other outlets have seen issue with this, saying that it's tone deaf given the current inflation and other struggles that Americans are facing. Dan and Producer-Wife Beth cover the story and explain why they feel it's something we should not even remotely care about.
2021-11-2612 minThe Soule of WisdomNew Covid Variant Emerging in South Africa - WHO To Meet To DiscussReports are coming out that South Africa is dealing with a new variant of the Covid-19 virus. The worries are that this new strain will spread faster than previous strains. Dan and Producer Wife Beth discuss the news and their perspective on it.
2021-11-2611 minThe Soule of WisdomBlack Friday Madness Stories Revealed By Former Retail ManagersBlack Friday shopping is upon us! Dan and Producer-Wife Beth worked retail for many years, and in this episode they reminisce about a few of the Black Friday horror stories from their past. Enjoy as they relive their misery :)
2021-11-2524 minThe Soule of WisdomWe Fix The Worst Thanksgiving Dishes According to InstaCartInstacart published what they found to be the least liked Thanksgiving dishes. Dan and the Producer-Wife discuss the list, and then they offer their fixes for each one so you can still win Thanksgiving dinner!
2021-11-2413 minThe Soule of WisdomGrandmother and Granddaughter Removed From Hotel By Police For Leaving 3-Star ReviewA grandmother and granddaughter were removed by police from a hotel at the manager's request. The reason... the grandmother left a 3-star review. Dan and Beth discuss the complete lunacy of this event and try not to hurt themselves by shaking their heads too hard in disbelief.
2021-11-2410 minThe Soule of WisdomBest Buy CEO Corie Barry Says Theft Hurts Staffing But Won't Stop It Over Safety ConcernsBest Buy CEO Corie Barry told CNBC that the rash of retail theft will hurt their staffing efforts, but that they don't want employees to stop it over safety concerns. Meanwhile theft continues in stores across the country. Dan and Producer-Wife Beth discuss the news on this and their thoughts on the matter.
2021-11-2414 minThe Soule of WisdomNBC News Opinion Piece Says Posting Social Media Pics Of Your Turkey Dinner Is Harmful - My TakeAn NBC opinion piece two years ago posited that posting social media pics of your turkey dinner was harmful. That article resurfaced as part of a Today Show segment. Dan delves into the story and has a little trouble containing his frustration with it.
2021-11-2318 minThe Soule of WisdomSan Francisco Bay Area Hit With Rash Of Large, Planned, and Organized RobberiesSan Francisco has yet again been the host for crime, and this time it's large, planned, and organized robberies. Dan and Beth cover the details of what's transpired and share their thoughts on the breakdown of society.
2021-11-2313 minThe Soule of WisdomWaukesha Parade Suspect To Be Charged With Homicide, Was Out On Two Small Bails and Active WarrantDarrell Brooks is in custody for allegedly driving his SUV through a parade in Waukesha Wisconsin on Sunday, killing 5 and injuring dozens. Dan and Producer-Wife Beth discuss the incident, the rap sheet of the suspect, and the failure of the justice system to properly protect our citizens.
2021-11-2314 minThe Soule of WisdomElon Musk Internal Emails To Employees Made Public Showing Both Sides Of His Leadership StyleTwo different internal emails to Telsa employees from Elon Musk have surfaced, showing two different sides of his leadership style. Dan and Beth delve into both as they engage in some playful banter about Elon and leaders in general.
2021-11-2212 minThe Soule of WisdomOhio State University Says It's Launching Debt-Free Degree InitiativeThe Ohio State University has announced that they are launching an initiative to allow lower income people to graduate without debt. Dan and the Producer-Wife Beth discuss the details of this plan and the possible flaws they see in it.
2021-11-2215 minThe Soule of WisdomStarbucks Employee Unionizing Efforts Expanding Into Arizona As Union Efforts Continue In BuffaloStarbucks employees are once again attempting to unionize, this time at a store in Mesa Arizona. Dan and Producer wife Beth discuss this news and their belief on what Starbucks employees should probably be considering instead.
2021-11-2213 minThe Soule of WisdomKyle Rittenhouse Verdict Belongs To The 12 People Who Did Their Job - We Need To Respect ThatThe Kyle Rittenhouse trial ended in a not guilty finding on all counts. While the right and left both hunker down in their positions on the matter, Dan and Producer-Wife Beth discuss why the judgment was never ours to make, whose job it truly was to make the judgment, what it means for our society, and where we should all really by putting our focus.
2021-11-2147 minThe Soule of WisdomThe Ten Step Journey - My Parable On Follow-ThroughDan has used his parable of The Ten Step Journey for almost three decades now to explain the importance of follow-through. What good are the previous nine steps if we don't take the tenth? Dan shares the short story and the lessons to be learned in today's episode.
2021-11-1909 minThe Soule of WisdomOSHA Backs Down On COVID Mandate Enforcement Pending Further Court Action - My Impassioned TakeBusiness, especially small business, means everything to Dan. So does people's health. He doesn't however think that the one should police the other. In this episode he gives his impassioned take on the matter after OSHA announced that they will stop trying to enforce the mandate until the matter is settled in court.
2021-11-1815 minThe Soule of WisdomBreaking Down The John Deere Third Contract Offer Up For Vote TodayToday the UAW will vote on the third contract offer from John Deere. Dan has the info on what the contract contains, and in today's show he breaks down the relevant points and discusses what they mean for a possible agreement.
2021-11-1715 minThe Soule of WisdomGreen Bay Packers Selling Stock Today For First Time In A DecadeThe Green Bay Packers are having their first stock sale in a decade, so Dan and Beth decided it was important to discuss it! After that light-hearted chat, the two dig into Amazon's settlement with California and GM's decision to remove some features from their cars due to chip shortages.
2021-11-1627 minThe Soule of WisdomMeta (Facebook) Bans Certain Ad Targeting - MSNBC Host Says We Can Afford Higher Prices - Another Walgreens in San Francisco Forced To Close, But For A Much Different ReasonMeta (Facebook) has announced that it's banning targeted advertising based on certain keywords. Dan and Producer-Wife Beth discuss they views on the matter. In segment two the duo delve into the recent statement from an MSNBC host about how Americans can afford the higher prices its citizens are now seeing. And in the final segment they discuss how another Walgreen has closed in San Francisco, but not for the reasons you may think.
2021-11-1536 minThe Soule of WisdomEnes Kanter Slams NBA And Nike For Their China Friendly Actions - Our Big Takeaway From ItEnes Kanter appeared on CNN and laid into both the NBA and Nike for their silence on humanitarian issues with China. Dan and Producer-Wife Beth delve into the deeper lesson that businesses can and should learn from Nike's mistakes in this matter. The duo also cover news on how big retail is approaching advertising this holiday season and what adjustments both consumers and small businesses should make based on this news. And in the final segment they discuss how the hiring system is broken and what should be done to fix it.
2021-11-1236 minThe Soule of WisdomThe Top Things You Need To Know About The Record Rise In Consumer PricesConsumer prices rose at the biggest rate in the last 30 years in the month of October. Dan and Producer-Wife Beth break down the news on the matter and share with you all the data you must know. They also tackle the fed's role in all of this and what they are doing about it (and what they are not.)
2021-11-1138 minThe Soule of WisdomBest Of Soule Of Wisdom - Elon Musk Takes On The United Nations - Belcampo Allegedly Passes Off Meat From Other Farms As Their Own - We Discuss The Broken 5-Star Review SystemDan and the Producer-Wife Beth are off today, so they've selected three of their most favorite clips for prior shows. The duo discuss how Elon Musk got challenged by the United Nations and how he gave a brilliant response. They talk about Belcampo, a company that was allegedly passing off meats from other farms as its own. And in the final segment Dan and Beth talk about the five-star review system used by companies around the world and how it's essentially a fake, broken system.
2021-11-1048 minThe Soule of WisdomBreaking Down Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm's Interview on Bloomberg - Starbucks Closed 600 Locations, Now Opening 500 New Ones, Macys Will Pay For Your College If You Join Their TeamJennifer Granholm was interviewed on Bloomberg, and Dan and Producer-Wife Beth break down the entire conversation, including highlighting some clear "misstatements." In segment two the duo discuss Starbucks and how they closed 600 locations only to open 500 new ones this coming year. They break down the whys behind it. And in the final segment Dan and Beth talk about how Macys is now offering paid college to entice new workers to join the team.
2021-11-0951 minThe Soule of WisdomJohn Deere Considering Overseas Production And Strikebreakers Amid Strike Impasse. We Called It On Friday's Show - Amazon Paying $60 Million For Allegedly Keeping Driver TipsJohn Deere says it's considering shifting production to its overseas plants as well as using strikebreakers at its US plants as the impasse with the UAW continues. Dan and the Producer-Wife Beth predicted both these things might happen during Friday's show, so they discuss. In segment two the duo cover how Amazon is paying out over $60 million for allegedly withholding tips from drivers. And in the final segment Dan shakes his head at Biden's reported desire to shut down yet another pipeline.
2021-11-0836 minThe Soule of WisdomWe Explain The Supply Chain In Clear and Easy To Understand Terms - How It Works - How It Breaks - How Disruptions Ripple Through The ChainJoe Biden suggested yesterday that most people don't understand what the supply chain really is and how it works. In this Sunday special of The Soule of Wisdom we explain the supply chain in detail but in simple to understand terms. Most people think that the chain is really three steps - make the product, get the product in stores, and people buy it. In reality there is a lot more to it, and breaks in any part of the chain ripple through the system in both directions. We break it all down for you in this very important...
2021-11-0742 minThe Soule of WisdomJohn Deere Strike Update - Union Rejects Offer That Included 10% Raise, $8500 Bonus, Free Healthcare - Etsy Not Properly Supporting Sellers - Meet Flippy, Your New Fry CookOn today's show Dan and Beth discuss how John Deere workers - represented by the UAW - have rejected a contract offer that included a 10% raise, an $8,500 bonus, and free healthcare. They delve into whether this was the right move and what the company might have to do in response. Also in this show the dynamic duo talk about Etsy's complete lack of seller support and what it might mean for the future of Etsy and its sellers. In the final segment they introduce you to Flippy - a robot fry cook.
2021-11-0546 minThe Soule of WisdomBiden Begs OPEC And Russia For Oil Help - Zillow Laying Off 25% As House Buying Program Fails - Butterball Warns Of Too Big Turkeys And Price Increases This ThanksgivingBiden asks OPEC and Russia to step up with oil production to help our shortages, even though we have enough oil here. Zillow loses big on its home buying program, causing the closure of the program and the layoffs of 25% of Zillow's staff. And finally Butterball warns of troubles finding smaller turkeys as well as higher prices per pound this holiday season. Oh... and Dan struggles to record his intro, so he goes the funny route instead :)
2021-11-0437 minThe Soule of WisdomSafeway In San Francisco Reduces Hours Due To Theft - Shipping Containers Leaving LA Are Being Looted - Shanghai Disney Gets Locked Down For One Positive Covid Test The Prior DayOn the episode of The Soule of Wisdom Dan and Producer-Wife Beth dig into yet another San Francisco treat. This time Safeway is reducing hours in response to out of control theft. In LA, shipping containers leaving the ports are being looted by people from nearby homeless camps. And finally, Shanghai Disney was put in lockdown Sunday over one positive Covid case the prior day. 30,000 people had to be tested before being allowed to leave. Buckle up, this is a crazy episode!
2021-11-0337 minThe Soule of WisdomElon Musk Responds To The United Nation's $6 Billion Ask With A Brilliant Reply - Coke & Burger King Failing To Keep Their Eye On What Matters MostDan and the Producer-Wife Beth are back from their long weekend and talking about Elon Musk's glorious reply to a U.N. official who claimed that just 2% of his wealth could fix world hunger. In segments two and three to duo have separate discussions about Coca-Cola and Burger King and how Dan believe both of them need to better keep their eye on what matters most.
2021-11-0256 minThe Soule of WisdomBest Of The Soule Of Wisdom - Best Buy Gets Into The Healthcare Sector - 27 Year Old Can't Handle Hard Work - Robot Waiters Become Fixture Alongside Human ServersDan and the Producer-Wife Beth are sleeping in as they spent Halloween night watching scary movies with their son. So, today they are sharing three of their favorite segments from past shows. In segment one the duo discuss how Best Buy is making a play in the healthcare sector. Then Dan and Beth talk about a 27 year old who is having trouble handling a 40-hour work week. And finally the two talk about robot waiters and how one restaurant owner feels they actually help his serving staff.
2021-11-0142 minThe Soule of WisdomHalloween Special! - The History Of Many Halloween Traditions - The Story Behind The Murder KrogerOn this special Halloween Edition of The Soule of Wisdom Sunday Discussion, Dan and Producer-Wife Beth discuss the history behind many of our Halloween traditions, from Jack-O-Lanterns to Trick-or-Treating. At the end of the show the duo get into the story of Atlanta's infamous Murder Kroger. Along the way Dan and Beth share some "scary" stories from their own lives. A light and fun episode that'll also teach you a thing or two you didn't know about this immensely popular holiday.
2021-10-3154 minThe Soule of WisdomToday Is Dan's Birthday! - In & Out Stands Its Ground Against Vaccine Card Checks - Study Finds Phthalates Found In Fast Food - Tik-Tok Possibly Causing Tics In Teen GirlsToday is Dan's birthday, so Producer-Wife Beth made him wear a stupid hat for the whole episode. The trade-off was that Dan got to talk about whatever he wanted. So, the dynamic duo discuss In-N-Out standing their ground against vaccine checks, a study that found phthalates in many fast food items, and how Tik-Tok is giving teen girls physical tics and other symptoms. All Dan has asked for his birthday is that everyone subscribe and leave a review if your podcast platform of choice allow it!
2021-10-291h 03The Soule of WisdomBiden Institutes Fines At The Ports In An Attempt To Get Freight Moving - Gas Prices Rising But Admin Has No Plan - Man Figures Out How To Eat On Pennies A Day, Buys House With SavingsDan and the Producer-Wife Beth discuss Joe Biden's plan to fine companies $100 a day per container at the ports to try to get them moving faster. Gas prices are on the rise, but the administration all but admits they don't have a plan to fix it. In the last segment, Dan and Beth discuss a man who figured out a Six Flags loophole to allow him to eat for only pennies a day. He then used the savings to buy a house and pay down his student debt. Oh... and Dan chokes on a peanut butter cup partway through...
2021-10-2843 minThe Soule of WisdomPredictions Have Shipping Crisis Possibly Continuing Into 2023 - Businesses Ask Biden To Delay Vaccine Mandate Until After Christmas - Etsy Seller Vents To Customers In Live StreamOn today's episode of The Soule of Wisdom, Dan and Producer-Wife Beth delve into several articles on the continued shipping crisis, one of which points to the possibility of it continuing into 2023. In segment two the duo discuss how businesses are actively lobbying the Biden Administration to delay vaccine mandates until after Christmas over staffing concerns. And finally Dan and Beth break down a live stream where an Etsy seller openly vented to customers about her struggles.
2021-10-271h 01The Soule of WisdomDenver Airport Holds Job Fair Expecting 5,000 Attendees But Only 100 Show Up - We Delve Into Etsy's Current Strategies From Both The Investor And Etsy Shop Owner PerspectivesDan and the Producer-Wife Beth discuss a recent job fair at the Denver Airport. They had 1,000 jobs to fill and expected 5,000 people to attend, but only 2% of that total showed up. The dynamic duo spend both segments two and three talking about Etsy, their CEO Josh Silverman, and their recent business strategies. The two are shareholders as well as Etsy shop owners, and they break things down from both perspectives in two separate segments.
2021-10-261h 00The Soule of WisdomShipping Containers Are Now Floating On Their Own Off The Coast - Dan Explains ESG And How It Relates To Walmart's CRT Training - Boston Brewing Destroys Epic Amount Of AlcoholA couple episodes back, Dan suggested in jest that maybe they'll start pushing cargo containers overboard and float them to the US shore. He and Producer-Wife Beth discuss how there are now containers actually floating on their own in the Pacific. Dan uses segment three as an informative followup to the recent Sunday Discussion episode about Walmart's CRT training. He introduces the concept of ESG and how it is likely the cause of Walmart instituting critical race theory in its corporate classroom. Between these two stories the dynamic duo discuss how Boston Brewing made the decision to destroy an...
2021-10-251h 00The Soule of WisdomWalmart Embraces CRT Training For Much Of Its Workforce. Is That A Good Thing?On this Sunday Discussion edition of The Soule of Wisdom, Dan and Producer-Wife Beth tackle the topic of CRT training at Walmart. Course documents have been made available online, so we all have access to see what they are teaching their management. Is this training a good idea for a corporation? Dan and Beth break down the matter and debate its usefulness.
Today's source material:
https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/walmart-stands-by-crt-training-as-thought-provoking-and-instructive https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/21085119-walmart-original-source-material https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1978_California_Proposition_13 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Recovery_and_Reinvestment_Act_of_2009...
2021-10-2447 minThe Soule of WisdomOnline Holiday Sales Projected To Reach Record Highs Despite Shortages - Belcampo Closes Its Doors After Controversy - Restaurant Using Robots To Assist Its ServersDan and Producer-Wife Beth discuss an Adobe prediction that holiday online sales will reach a record high this year despite supply chain issues. Dan gives his opinion on how good this will be for small, independent online sellers. The two cover the story of Belcampo, a meat / restaurant company that has closed its doors after allegedly selling lower standard meat as high end product. Finally Dan and Beth dig into the story of a restaurant that says robots are helping its servers make more money.
2021-10-2250 minThe Soule of WisdomSan Francisco closes an In & Out Over Vaccination Checks - A California School Tries To Make Kids Eat Lunch Out In The Rain - Minnesota Launches "Kid's Deserve A Shot!" ProgramDan and Producer-Wife Beth couldn't find happy news today. They tried. So instead they cover the three dumbest things of the day. First, Dan shakes his head at the decision by San Francisco to close an In & Out over their unwillingness to make each customer prove vaccine status before entering. In segment two, Dan and Beth break down the decision by a California school to make elementary kids eat outside during the rain to keep them safe from the virus. Finally, the dynamic duo shake their heads at a new Minnesota program offering kids cards and scholarships to kids...
2021-10-2149 minThe Soule of WisdomWalgreens & San Francisco Disagree On Reasons For Store Closings - Pete Buttigieg Gets On CNN And Says Nothing Of Substance - We Discuss The Broken 5-Star Review System Plaguing Corporate AmericaDan and the Producer-Wife Beth further their Walgreens discussion from yesterday as San Francisco is now diverting the blame for the closings back onto Walgreens. Pete Buttigieg was on State of the Union with Jake Tapper. Dan and Beth break down that segment and give their thoughts. In the final segment the two discuss how the 5-star review system used by most customer-facing businesses has gone from a quest for knowledge to a complete lie.
2021-10-201h 00The Soule of WisdomA Small Toy Store Gets Creative To Stock Shelves For Christmas - Walgreens Closes 5 More Stores in SF - Ranchers Get Together To Build Their Own Meat Processing PlantDan and Producer-Wife Beth discuss a small toy store in New Jersey that's looking locally to stock their shelves for the holidays in order to get around port delays. Walgreens announces that it's closing five more stores in San Francisco while drug stores in New York are taking to simply locking up stuff as simple as bar soap. Meanwhile ranchers in the heartland are getting together to build their own meat processing plant to bypass the big four processors and gain back profitability.
2021-10-1941 minThe Soule of WisdomBiden Trends With #EmptyShelvesJoe and #BareShelvesBiden And For Good Reason - Arizona Restaurant Haymaker Disappoints But Then Sorta Fixes It - Dominoes Pizza Serves Up The Perfect Turn-Around StoryDan lets his frustration boil over as shortages, delays, and other issues continue to mount across the country, causing him to question the direction of the United States and its leadership. He and the Producer-Wife Beth share their Friday night dinner experience with Arizona restaurant Haymaker and how they did bad but then kinda did good. Dan devotes the third segment to a celebration of Dominoes Pizza, a once floundering business that completely changed its game after first recognizing and admitting to all its mistakes.
2021-10-181h 03The Soule of WisdomWorkers At John Deere, Kelloggs, IATSE, Kaiser Permanente, And Others Are Going On Strike As #striketober Trends, Causing More Empty Shelves And More Inflation. Now What? We Dig Into It.Tens of thousands of workers have either gone on strike or are about to across a wide swath on industries, exasperating the massive inflation and shortages problems we already have. In some cases the workers have a valid point. In others they are probably asking for too much. In either case damage is being done at a time when we cannot afford it, and the likes of AOC and others have gotten #striketober to trend, making matters worse. Walls are up and the divide is great in many of these disputes. We dig into four specific situations with John...
2021-10-1759 minThe Soule of WisdomBest Buy A Trusted Medical Care Name? - Shipt Shows Us How Customer Service Is Done Right, But Can They Make It Profitable? - Seaweed Fixes Cow Farts?Dan and Beth ask all the hard-hitting questions on today's episode. What's Best Buy doing becoming a player in the healthcare field? They just acquired their third such business. The delivery service Shipt has a genuine focus on customer service that makes Dan and Beth happy to see, but can they get it to be profitable before they're forced to shut it down? And in the final segment, Dan and the Producer-Wife shake their heads audibly at the sudden push to get cows to eat more seaweed to save the planet.
2021-10-1547 minThe Soule of WisdomMajor Retailers Figure Out A Way Around Port Delays - A 27 Year Old Can't Handle A 40 Hour Work Week - 2 People In Upstate New York Monetize Goats To Great Success - Bottom Line... Those Who Adapt WinDan and Producer-Wife Beth advance their previous discussion on shipping and logistics concerns going into the holidays as some major retainers reveal that they are now chartering ships to ferry their goods from Asia. They cover a story of how two people in Upstate New York found themselves jobless with a new farm and a bunch of goats. So, to make ends meet, they monetized the goats! And on a less satisfying note, Dan and Beth cover the story of a 27 year old who says a 40 hour work week is simply unsustainable given their hobbies and dog. Oh and...
2021-10-1350 minThe Soule of WisdomThe Jobs Report Came In Way Under Expectations - A Crisis Is Growing By The Day With The Flow Of Goods - But... We See A Way Forward For Small And Nimble Businesses.The jobs report came out on Friday, and the results were underwhelming to say the least. On top of that, inbound ships are waiting two weeks to be unloaded at the ports, creating a growing crisis with the flow of good. None of this paints a good picture as we move into the holiday season. However, Dan and Beth present a positive way forward for small and nimble businesses in this episode of The Soule of Wisdom.
2021-10-1157 minThe Soule of WisdomPresident Biden Wants The IRS To Be Able To Monitor Virtually Every Bank Account In America. We Explain The Pitfalls Of That Plan In Our Sunday Discussion.The Infrastructure bill that President Biden and the democrats are pushing for contains a clause that will allow the IRS to monitor band accounts with over $600 in them. The is being sold as a way to both pay for the bill and as a way to look for the wealthy who don't pay their fair share. Dan and the Producer-Wife Beth break down this proposed rule and go into detail as to why it's just plain wrong in this Sunday Discussion episode of The Soule of Wisdom.
2021-10-1041 minThe Soule of WisdomA Wells Fargo VP Says That Americans Have Abundant Cash "SLOSHING" Around In Their Pockets - Lamars Donuts Increases Prices By 20% - No Worries Though... EVERYTHING IS FINE!Dan and The Producer Wife Beth give their thoughts on a disturbing interview where a Wells Fargo VP says that Americans will be willing to pay anything to get what they want as a record amount of cash has money "sloshing" around in the pockets of average people. They discuss how Lamars Donuts is raising prices by 20% to counter an employee walkout. Meanwhile, what are we really getting value-wise for all this money we allegedly have? Dan and Beth discuss that as well.
2021-10-0844 minThe Soule of WisdomImprove Yourself To Find Success! Fixing "Personal Broken", Defining What You Want To Be ABOUT, And Focusing On What Matters Most - We Talk About How These Things Bring True ChangeWe all have things to overcome in our lives. Unfortunately it's all too easy to not know where to start. Dan and the Producer-Wife Beth discuss three areas that they've learned to focus on in their business lives and personal lives that help keep them on track, focused, and successful in all areas.
2021-10-0745 minThe Soule of WisdomLego NAILS It With Brilliant Customer Service Letter - Fox Business Amazingly Forgets Its Purpose - We Share A Big Mistake That We Made When Starting One Of Our BusinessesDan (the host) and Beth (the producer-wife) discuss an amazing customer service email sent by Lego that involved both humor and humanity. Meanwhile, Fox Business totally misses the mark with its lead website content during a tough market opening, leaving both Dan and Beth puzzled and asking questions. The two also share one of their biggest business mistakes so you don't make the same bad choice.
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