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The Voices of Risk ManagementThe Lucrative Industry of Insuring Collectible Items With Richard VinhaisRichard Vinhais is the Chief Executive Officer at WAX, an insurance company that protects rare collectible items. Richard shares how you can insure half of a collectible item, what he looks forward to in the expansion of the business, and why it really takes an “insider” to truly understand the pain points collectors go through when it comes to insuring some of these precious items. Key Takeaways: A little bit about Richard and what he does for WAX. WAX is a much-needed service in the collector space because the everyday insurer does...2023-09-2246 min
Screw The Stock MarketRichard Vinhais: From Passion to Profit. The Power of Collectibles as Alternative AssetsCollectibles have become a popular alternative investment offering pleasure and potential profits. From rare coins to sports memorabilia, they provide a unique way to diversify portfolios. Richard Vinhais will guide you through the captivating world of collectibles as an alternative asset and share valuable insights and experiences. Join in for an exciting exploration of this investment landscape.
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This episode explored the captivating realm of collectibles. From baseball cards to fine art, these items hold immense value and ignite passions. Scarcity is pivotal in their worth, distinguishing them from utility-based...2023-05-171h 14
Grey Market Podcast41. He Founded a Watch Insurance Company AND Wrote "Discovering Time"Send us a textToday we’re talking to Richard Vinhais, a former consultant who transitioned to the author of Discovering Time: Stories from a collector community, and now leading one of the hottest insuretech startups (WAX Insurance), about his passion for watches and keeping them safe.To get an insurance quote on your watch collection, click here 👉 https://www.luxurybazaar.com/grey-market/wax-insurance/If you like what you're listening to please let us know! Leave a review and subscribe to the podcast for daily updates!To shop our watches, visit www.L...2023-04-0544 min
Fintech ImpactWax with Richard Vinhais | E268Jason talks to Richard Vinhais CEO of WAX. It is a platform for ensuring collectible items of high value and making sure that if anything goes wrong with your treasured collectible or sentimental value object that basically you are protected. In addition, they have helped people with custody and leverage of these assets with that.Episode Highlights1.42: Richard talks about his background and how his journey started. 08.22: Chubb is the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurer. They have 200 billion in assets, maybe 40 billion plus in gross premium. They are who you want and t...2023-03-1428 min
Command Your BrandRichard Vinhais | How Community & Human Connections Are The REAL CollectionAbout This Episode:
Rich joined WAX, a watch collecting community, in 2021 after a 20 year career spanning management consulting in technology, financial services, and the occasional startup. A longtime watch collector, Rich’s obsession began in high school after a friend gifted him a Swiss army watch. From there, the fine details of these mechanical marvels captured his imagination. Eventually, it led him to exploring the people and communities that shared the same fascination.
In late 2018, Rich published 'Discovering Time: Stories from a Collector Community', in which he shared an intimate glimpse into the global subculture of...2023-01-1031 min
Discovering TimeNarcotics and Goblins, Oh My!A highly inappropriate real-life tail as told by @YG_Watches (real name, Yousif)Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well....2019-09-2800 minDiscovering TimePart 4 - EpilogueTwo more SHORT short stories that will tug at the old heart strings. One is called "Finding a Cure: #TypeNone; it comes from the mind and heart of @ThePitchingWedge, formerly known as the @BalancedWheel. The other is called "Brotherhood of the Traveling Watch, which is the story of 6 watch fam friends and a specific watch that's making its way around the world. Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you...2019-09-2800 minDiscovering TimeEnjoy What You Have (@BZabodyn214 Interview)A wide ranging conversation with my dear friend Brandon (@BZabodyn214). He's a Texas boy with a watch collecting obsession. We discuss the evolution of his collecting journey, how he's embraced the Watch Fam and cover his least favorite question to receive from beginners. Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a w...2019-09-2800 minDiscovering TimeHoney, Can We Have a Horological Ménage à Trois?For those out there looking for advice as to how best to ask your significant for the green light to buy a time piece of your dreams. Here's the ultimate playbook to help you get there. Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time po...2019-09-2800 minDiscovering TimeWatch Buying Guide for BeginnersAn introductory look on the fundamentals of watch buying and things to look out for. Also in this section is a summary of my top 10 favorite watch brands and a Watch Inspiration on a budget guide for those looking for some inspiration. Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a wa...2019-09-2700 minDiscovering TimeThe Importance of Family & Mean Girls (@BoardRoomBaller Interview)A wonderful chat with my buddy Tanmay (@BoardRoomBaller). We talk about his recent foray into watch collecting and his transition into the Watch Fam. Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon an...2019-09-2700 minDiscovering TimePart 3 - Joining The Watch FamShares steps and key tips to help assimilate yourself into the Watch Fam Community. There are groups all over the world; Red Bar being the largest and most organized one to date. Every group and region has a different vibe, so be sure to practice the ONE rule that's a prerequisite to join the Watch Fam.Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here an...2019-09-2700 minDiscovering TimeSun-Filled DaytonaThe epic tail of my journey to pick up a special watch, which ended up becoming even more important as a result of an unexpected family incident.Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my...2019-09-2700 minDiscovering TimeTequila is Terrible (@LouieMadeIt Interview)A lovely conversation with my dear friend, Louie (@LouieMadeIt). We talk about his Watch Fam journey, but we mostly discuss one of the greatest watch fam meet ups, ever!Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy o...2019-09-2700 minDiscovering TimeCaptain FantasticA wild story where I got my Sherlock Holmes on to figure out who someone on Instagram was. Turns out, he was much closer than I expected. Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my bo...2019-09-2700 minDiscovering TimeA Chance Encounter with GrandpaA meet up in NYC with a Watch Fam friend leads to us meeting Grandpa. It started out innocently enough, but then things changed. Turns out, grandpa was kind of a big deal. Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy...2019-09-2700 minDiscovering TimeClown School & Murder (@RicoSuaveBolla Interview)A wildly entertaining conversation with Richard (@RicoSuaveBolla). We talk about his life, social media, his short story and a wonderful Watch Fam meet up experience he had in Italy. Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of...2019-09-2700 minDiscovering TimeBoyz Night OutAn epic Watch Fam tail surrounding celebrity, music, guitars and a band that shaped my youth. Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as w...2019-09-2700 minDiscovering TimeA Sombrero Wearing Chihuahua@RicoSuaveBollo tells of his Instagram journey and introduction into the Watch Fam. It all started with a sombrero wearing chihuahua. Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a ni...2019-09-2700 minDiscovering TimeI Have a Very Particular Set of Skills (@KickToc Interview)A lovely conversation my dear friend, Brett (@KickToc). We discuss his Watch Fam journey, Head 2 Head Copy Cat, his philosophy on collecting and why he's got a very special set of skills. Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a...2019-09-2700 minDiscovering TimeHappy CopycatsAn educational and playful look at hashtags in the Watch Community. It also delves into the weekly Watch Fam phenomenon of Head to Head Copy Cat.Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book o...2019-09-2700 minDiscovering TimeBaselworld: The Cancun Spring Break Equivalent for Watch NerdsInsights into Baselworld and my first hand experience from when I attended. For those that don't know, Baselworld is the world's foremost trade show for watches, jewellery, precious stones and related industries. It interconnects the industry’s top brands, the most influential media and the world’s most important buyers, which are some of the biggest nerds out there. Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you hea...2019-09-2700 minDiscovering TimeCool as Ice (@Ski.Ko.Ku Interview)A brilliant conversation with Big-D (@Shi.Ko.Ku). We discuss his watch fam journey, collecting and the hard life lesson's of getting your ass kicked on the playground. Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my...2019-09-2700 minDiscovering TimeThe Curious Incident Of The Mysterious Package In The NightWhat do you give a man that has everything? How about something that threatens his life and that of his family? Arguably THE greatest Watch Fam gift giving experiment of all time. Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a p...2019-09-2700 minDiscovering TimeSurreal PerfectionDelves into the life and experiences of one of the most well-travelled people I know in the Watch Fam. He goes by Big-D (@Shi.Ko.Ku) and embodies what the REAL most interesting man in the world should look like. Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on...2019-09-2700 minDiscovering TimeCrushing a Father's Dreams (@WiseWatch Interview)Interview with my Canadian friend, Bobby (@WiseWatch). We discuss a once in a life time experience we were fortunate enough to share together. We also cover a bunch of other watch related topics. Oh, yeah...I also break his heart after speaking with his young daughter. I kind of feel bad, but not really. Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to su...2019-09-2700 minDiscovering TimeA Tribe of GenerosityExplores the fundamentally generous nature of the people that make up the "Watch Fam". Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and maybe leave a nice review there as well.2019-09-2700 minDiscovering TimeA Future Man of SubstanceA new father's hopes, dreams and aspirations for a newcomer to a cold hard world. Only makes sense to buy a new watch to commemorate the moment. What watch makes the most sense though? This story explores the journey and sets the stage for a gift that will eventually be bestowed upon a future man of substance. Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here...2019-09-2700 minDiscovering TimeThe Creative Process: Chess vs. Checkers (@ShawnDosSantos Interview)Here I am having a conversation with Shawn Dos Santos (@ShawnDosSantos). He's a world-class creative and also my cousin. He offered me a lot of creative inspiration throughout my book journey, especially when it came to the book cover and audio book.Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a wa...2019-09-2700 minDiscovering TimeA Heavy Heart Seeks SolidarityDelves into one of the darker periods of my life and how the Watch Fam rallied to guide me through to better days. Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book on Amazon and m...2019-09-2700 minDiscovering TimeA View From The TopCovers a family trip to meet-up with @MrGreenCertified and the entire @DubaiWatchClub. Fine-dining, beautiful company, drinks, cigars, and a spectacular view from the tallest building in the world, which was located in the most over-achieving city I've ever been to, Dubai.Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm r...2019-09-2600 minDiscovering TimePartying with Legends (@PracticalWatch Interview)An off the cuff 1 on 1 discussion with Chris (@PracticalWatch). We talk about how our relationship developed through the Watch Fam. We then get deeper into the Doubling Down experience and goes on to share a special story that he experienced with a dearly departed watch fam member, @WristiSpecial Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask th...2019-09-2600 minDiscovering TimeDoubling DownA short story that encompasses an unexpected weekend getaway to Aruba. The twist? It was with two other Watch Fam friends that I had only recently met. High jinks, debauchery and G-Shocks ensue.Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy...2019-09-2600 minDiscovering TimeA Brave New WorldDelves into my very FIRST watch meet up. It was new, exciting and terrifying at the same time. Ultimately, it was amazing and the beginning of my watch fam journey. Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical cop...2019-09-2600 minDiscovering TimeThe Rage-filled Murder of a PT Cruiser (@JamesLamdin & AlxLubin Interview)I sit down to have an alcohol infused discussion with James Lamdin and Alex Lubin at Analog Shift Headquarters in New York City. We discuss the history of the watch industry, the evolution of the watch fam and a bachelor party of epic proportions. Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Le...2019-09-2600 minDiscovering TimePart 1 (It all starts HERE)Part 1 is comprised of the Author's note, Foreword and Background & Basics to set context of the world illustrated by Discovering Time: Stories from a collector community.Special Favor:My wife thinks I'm crazy for essentially giving away a book I spent nearly two years creating, especially when I still have hundreds of hard copies collecting dust in my garage. If you liked what you heard here and want to support me, I humbly ask the following:1. Leave a warm review on The Discovering Time podcast2. Buy a physical copy of my book...2019-09-2600 min
Bellingham PodcastEp. 110 "Data Minimalistic?" #techOn the heals of an episode on where our attention goes when we are bored, Facebook turned 15, and a book on Digital Minimalism was released. Chris and AJ talk about what your data (bored or otherwise) says and can cost you, and some ways to go about changing that.Listener comments from Ep 109“I have found my book to read to escape boredom and utilise my time to continue learning! #bhampodcast” Richard Vinhais (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1532386451/ref=sr_1_2_twi_har_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1549583739&sr=8-2&keywords=discovering+time#): *Discovering Time: stories from a co...2019-02-1031 min