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The Soup of Wall Street7. TikTok AdvisorsSo, you want to become an influencer….how original? Behind the beauty filters and paid sponsorships, most people don’t understand what turning social media into a full-time career actually takes. There’s a reason why mega-influencers like Cristiano Ronaldo and Selena Gomez have millions of followers—and no, it’s not just because they’re rich. Becoming an influencer takes the right combination of content, authenticity, and luck from the algorithm. This week, Soup Martinez and Brodrick Lothringer discuss whether becoming an influencer is even worth it. With thousands of people wanting to be the next TikTok star...2024-05-2338 minThe Soup of Wall Street6. Is Student Loan Forgiveness the Right Solution?Everyone is familiar with the American college experience: parties, dorm rooms, late-night study sessions, and a suffocating amount of student loan debt. Colleges may promise a brighter future, but the amount of former students crying over their loans beg to differ. This week, Soup Martinez and Brodrick Lothringer discuss whether student loan forgiveness is the right solution (spoiler: it’s not) and debate the value that students are receiving from their education. Is the student loan crisis caused by the astronomical price of tuition? The lack of financial literacy? The fact that we allow teenagers to take out...2024-05-0934 minThe Soup of Wall Street4. The Value of MoneyWould you pay $70 for an omelet? On a normal day, the obvious answer would be “no,” but while on vacation, that answer often changes. This week, Soup Martinez and Brodrick Lothringer discuss the value of our time, and how convenience and perception can influence our decisions—for better or worse.We take you into the world of Disney, where time becomes its own currency. When you’re flooded with choices, we explain the connections between time, decision-making, and how companies seem to get away with raising their prices. It’s not all about money, either. We factor in the nua...2024-04-1132 minThe Soup of Wall Street3. Should You Buy a Tesla?Hey there, pondering whether to splurge on a Tesla? Well, buckle up because Soup Martinez and Brodrick Lothringer are diving into the nitty-gritty of that exact dilemma. Picture this: living in a world where sci-fi dreams are becoming our reality faster than you can say "flux capacitor"! We'll be chatting about how snagging a Tesla (or not) impacts your wallet, your feels, and even your social standing.And you know what? We're not just talking about Elon Musk and Bill Gates like they're some distant figures on a pedestal. Nah, we're digging deep into their l...2024-03-2925 min