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Exit Coach RadioWesley Belden - Branding in the Modern World
Wesley Belden discusses branding trends, individual vs. company branding, and how social media can help or hurt a brand.
Join Bill Black for his weekly humor column at https://Blackpapers.substack.com
2026-01-2720 minExit Coach RadioWesley Belden - Branding in the Modern World
Wesley Belden discusses branding trends, individual vs. company branding, and how social media can help or hurt a brand.
Join Bill Black for his weekly humor column at https://Blackpapers.substack.com
2026-01-2720 min
Two Drinks Behindexistence has become exhaustingWe recorded this a few weeks back but didn’t release it—mostly because we sounded exhausted and overwhemed. But hey, content gods must be fed.This one’s about the speed of foreign policy, the tyranny of the clock, and a.i. friends. Also: is the cure for depression two drinks, a motorcycle, and seeing Olivia Rodrigo live in concert?
2025-07-2124 min
Dit Was De RadioS09 E45 DWDR 215 - Nóg een Alarmschijf en meer productie plagiaatJe vaste dosis verhalen, analyses en een gulle lach over dat fraaie medium: de radio! Met in aflevering 215: DWRR maakt zich op voor de seizoensfinale volgende week maandagavond 7 juli in Theater 'De Richel' in hartje Amsterdam. Wat kunnen bezoekers verwachten? Laatste kaarten zijn te koop via www.theaterderichel.nl. Radio Veronica brengt de 'Alarmschijf' terug. Mag dat? Want de omroep was weliswaar de eerste met deze radioterm, maar nu is deze wel gelieerd aan de Top 40 en die zit nu bij Qmusic. Ook op muziekzenders was er veel aandacht voor de Navo Top. 'Mattie & Marieke' (Qmusic) be...
2025-07-011h 13
Two Drinks BehindSorry Kendall & Val. We will have you back onWe discuss true love and tariffs, while budgeting your iPhone purchases.Lets make drugs again…and then do them in a bathroom with everyone’s favorite jockey.We invite Mike Tyson to the Kentucky Derby, and our producer edits out our guests.
2025-04-3017 minTwo Drinks BehindIs anyone listening because of what I write here?We dive into the rapid unraveling of government systems, question the mysterious disappearance of Big Bird, and fantasize about life as ambassadors. Somewhere in there, I casually admit to a crime—can you guess what it is? Plus, a breakdown of checks and balances, a messy relationship with food, and why a more humane approach to immigration just makes sense.Bonus: can you spot the editing clip where we had to cut something embarrassing?
2025-02-2029 min2025-01-1120 min
Two Drinks BehindWe for sure think we are smarter than we are.We put Nate Silver on notice, and give ourselves a lot of credit.
Vibes > Data
“Thank you for supporting our family run dictatorship”
I hate even numbers, except when it come to the fake French.
This generations Ted Kaczynski is way hotter.
We are for sure on a watch list now.
Can someone please make a meme of how Matt Gates looks like a composite of Beavis and Butthead?
We are still toxically optimistic, and I have an idea way smarter than DOGE.
Seeing...
2024-12-2123 minTwo Drinks BehindWe announce our giveaway contest. You could win. 615.870.7306Hurricanes are bad, but we are badder.
Adriano is BIG… in Albania, and I play matchmaker.
We maintain our Lina Kahn streak.
Everything old is new again.
I dunno, probably some other stuff, I stopped listening.
2024-10-1823 minTwo Drinks BehindElection episode? 615.870.7306We try to do an election podcast, but of course we get off topic
We have our first guest, Ethan, who single handedly raises our collective reading level, and challenges my supremacy for a buttery smooth podcasting voice. Look it, this one is a little more scholarly and measured, but hey we are all nerds here.
Call us…. please. 615.870.7306
2024-10-1348 min
Vision Pros Live PodcastWhat is your vision? Featuring Wesley Belden. Podcast Session 1.What is your vision? Featuring Wesley Belden. Podcast Session 1.
2024-10-1123 min
Tech PeopleHow Gen Z is Leveraging Technology to Achieve Financial Independence!In this episode of Tech People, we explore how Gen Z is using technology to achieve financial independence.
Our guest, Wesley Belden, Co-Founder and CEO of Raise Financial, discusses the unique financial challenges facing Gen Z, the innovative solutions they’re adopting, and the crucial role of financial education in empowering young investors.
Tune in for insights on the future of Gen Z investing!
2024-08-1417 minTwo Drinks BehindDo we sound depressed?Biden drops out, we discuss the most dangerous job on the planet, and I say something really inappropriate. Sorry mom.
2024-07-2322 min
Two Drinks BehindEveryone's favorite topic. 615.870.7306We discuss our feelings and experiences with the Euro Cup, Disney world, the Kentucky Derby, and I buy a motorcycle.
We spend too much time talking about ourselves, but realistically it's your fault for not calling.
2024-07-0825 min
Software SpotlightRevolutionary App is Changing How Millennials Save for RetirementAre you tired of living paycheck to paycheck while boomers lecture you about avocado toast? Well, buckle up because Wesley Belden from Raise Financial is about to BLOW YOUR MIND with a revolutionary investing strategy that's making young people RICH!Forget everything you thought you knew about saving for retirement. This isn't your grandpa's 401(k)! Wesley and his team have cracked the code to building MASSIVE wealth, even if you're drowning in student loans and can barely afford rent.Here's the SHOCKING truth: Traditional investing methods are FAILING our generation. But Raise Financial has discovered a...
2024-07-0122 minTwo Drinks Behind615.870.7306 Our mom let us get a phone!Adam Neumann strikes back!
Weworks postmortem and resurrection?
Olivia Rodrigo is the fountain of youth
G.O.T. is probably a 5 out of 7 stars for me dog
We make a compassionate plea for our senior citizens caught in the crossfire of streaming wars
And Boeing is the ultimate D.I.Y. flying experience
I tune out while parenting, and we have nothing interesting to say about the super bowl
2024-05-0715 minTwo Drinks BehindMaybe skip this one 615.870.7306Turns out tesla just like every other car company
OJ inspires me to run from the cops
Did Elon try to steal my a.i.?
We perhaps get a little too philosophical
A.i. brining the resurrection
We get too philosophical for a second time in one episode
Maybe skip this one
Turns our we both really like Ryan Garcia and Javier Milei inspires us to grow sideburns
Adiós Mundo
2024-04-2422 minTwo Drinks BehindThis podcast is consensualI disrupt parenting using AI
The double decker is back
Gay is out…the president
Martha Stewart, we know you aint no rat. Call me.
This has officially become a legal podcast
2024-01-1120 min
The Inul Chowdhury ShowWesley Belden- Investing for young entrepreneursIn Episode no 239 we have special guest Wesley Belden- Investing for young entrepreneurs In this episode We will discuss with Wesley The topic of Investing for young entrepreneurs., So don`t forget to subscribe and leave a review on our podcast . lets dive inPS: If You are a Coach or Consultant Looking to Grow your business organically and reduce stress then Join our Biz School CommunityHere is More information Link Below-https://www.skool.com/biz-school-community-4365?invite=db4c04ac4e1945a6942e3396caf656ba...
2024-01-0827 min
Truth & TranscendenceEp 128: Wesley Belden ~ Risk, Curiosity & Financial LiberationWesley Belden, a former investment analyst turned FinTech entrepreneur, shares his unique insights on the power of curiosity and its role in personal growth, decision making, and ultimately, his career transition. Wesley provides a personal narrative of his life, starting from his curious childhood up to his time navigating the financial crisis as an investment analyst.We explore the intriguing intersection of science and finance, demonstrating how love of the natural world can translate into a tangible impact in the world of finance. Wesley recounts his journey from a science enthusiast to a financial expert, emphasising the...
2024-01-051h 00Two Drinks BehindThey won't let me in the bar.In this episode: Why bars don't open earlier, footballs get confused, and a playful jab at how close Adriano was to being OpenAI's head honcho. I say, "I don't know," ponder Tony Blinkin's life choices, and fix crypto(your welcome). Wrapping up, we reminisce how Facebook went from cool kid to bully. Buckle up, I know you have missed us.
2023-11-2118 min
The Success Journey ShowEP-192 Empower Your Wealth: Insights for a Financially Secure Future w/ Wesley BeldenMeet Wesley, a visionary who has transformed the lives of over 30,000 individuals by guiding them towards a brighter financial future through strategic investments. With a remarkable track record of managing over 1 billion dollars, Wesley's journey has only just begun.
From his humble origins, Wesley's passion for catalyzing positive change has driven him to empower those seeking self-improvement. His mission: to create a world where everyone can achieve financial security and independence. This dedication has crystallized in his current ventures, Raise Financial and Scholar Raise, which are instrumental in helping people effectively navigate our rapidly evolving world.
2023-08-3055 min
Radical WorldLeveraging Tech to Make Traditional Investing Work in the Modern AgeOn another episode of Tech Leaders Unplugged, host Tullio Siragusa sat down with Wesley Belden, Raise Financial's CEO, to explore the technology and the strategies to overcome student loan debt and build a prosperous future. Chime in and comment away!
2023-07-2726 min
Two Drinks BehindPaint It, WhiteFTC goes 0-3 & we for sure spend too much time talking about Lina Kahn.
Unbridled fanaticism is weird, but OMG T. Swift is an economic force.
Heads up, soccer has broken the rough exterior of my heart.
We find some really white paint, and there is a shot your hosts have fixed global warming...Your welcome.
Plus- we almost escape without talking about chatCPT
*nota bene- I do not have a crush on Lina Kahn
2023-07-2015 min
Rich, Fit and Happy Show69 | Future Funds: Unlocking Financial Success for Families & MillennialsToday I spoke with Wesley Belden, a fintech entrepreneur who has helped over 30,000 people improve their family’s financial future through investing, and has managed over 1 billion dollars. His humble beginnings instilled a drive for making the world a better place for those looking to empower themselves, and has led to Wesley helping people navigate the quickly changing world to provide financial security for themselves and their families through his current ventures, Raise Financial and Scholar Raise.Wesley lives in Nashville with his wife, two kids, and his dogs.Find more about Wesley Belden at...
2023-07-0325 min
Ask Faleskini - The Midlife Crisis Clarity CompassInterview Wesley Belden How should business people invest and save money?In this special episode with the guest, Mr. Faleskini and Mr. Belden discuss how should generation X, millennials, and generation Z invest to secure personal and family fortune. Wesley Bio:Wesley Belden is a fintech entrepreneur who has helped over 30,000 people improve their family’s financial future through investing, and has managed over 1 billion dollars. His humble beginnings instilled a drive for making the world a better place for those looking to empower themselves and have led to Wesley helping people navigate the quickly changing world to provide financial security for themselves and their fam...
2023-03-0937 min
CFO at HomeThe Wealth Gap Part 2: Is the System Rigged (and if so, what can we do about it)?In our last episode we looked at the role that generational poverty has played in maintaining the Wealth Gap, and discussed some possible solutions. Today on CFO at Home, Vince and the founder of Raise Financial and Scholar Raise Welsey Belden discuss some of the root causes of wealth inequality, whether or not the system is "rigged" and the work Wesley's companies are doing to help level the playing field. Key Topics Root causes of Wealth Inequality (3:58) Wage Stagnation Rising Real Estate Values Expansion of the economy, rising work p...
2023-03-0138 minTwo Drinks BehindCouch Cushions, Robot Tax Evaders, and the Lame Reality of VRWe dive into the exciting world of crypto-couch cushion hunting with FTX, ponder the ethical implications of our robot overlords not paying their fair share, and question the true meaning of virtual reality (spoiler alert: it's still pretty lame). All that and more on this week's episode of Two Drinks Behind.
Pro tip: use chatGPT to write your podcast description, we did.
2023-01-2018 min
Two Drinks BehindWhether it’s video games, groceries, or money, Monopoly is the theme of this episodeYour food is about to get more expensive, but fear not nerds, you will still have access to your video games. The empire strikes back, and FTX was full of sh**, but trading colored beads was fun while it lasted. You have been brosplained. I love you.
Pro tip: buying elected officials only works if you have the money to keep doing it
2023-01-1018 min
Middle Tech221. Raise Financial: Wesley Belden on Providing Easier Access to the Power of CompoundingWesley Belden is the founder and CEO of Raise Financial. Raise Financial is a Nashville-based startup building a platform that is taking a unique approach to providing access to longer-term, higher-yielding financial vehicles by providing access via subscription. By subscribing to one of their programs, Raise Financial invests an initial lump sum of their money, proportionate to the user’s subscription, into index funds and bonds. The subscription entitles you to 100% of the returns of the investment and allows for easier access to the power of compounding.
Our conversation covers the challenges younger generations are facing when it...
2022-11-1432 min
Two Drinks Behind40% reduction in our bad word count & big tech’s market cap.We discuss the finer points of not firing your best people. I distance myself from the Bush era foreign policy, and we plan a dinner party for Xi, Putin and MBS.
Big tech takes a huge s***, and English culture is kinda meh.
Bonus: The art world gets it wrong…again, and this episode's cover art is an original work by yours truly.
2022-11-0821 minTwo Drinks BehindWe're back baby!.....and so is elon's twitter offerWe discuss elon, because nobody else seems to be talking about him... and we don't want him to get sad.
Also, MIDI sucks, the romans did stuff, mark can't find his legs, and I(wesley) need to lay off the caffeine and profanity. What do you think? Is is cool & edgy?
We are back and it feels so good.... I love you!
2022-10-2121 minTwo Drinks BehindFelt cute might deleteHey guys, this is the first podcast we every recorded, thought it was cute, figured we would delete... we didn't.
It's too long, the audio sucks, it's old, and I need to chill the fuck out with the caffeine.
Basically we have been slacking in the recording department, so we dusted this shit-shingle off the shelf and are serving it up special for you. You're welcome.
2022-10-2029 minTwo Drinks BehindThe art of the humble brag as applied to left hooks, NASA, and the strength of the dollar.We discuss more macroecon. b.s., the Garcia vs. Fortuna fight, eurozone conspiracy theories, and whether or not to take your girlfriend/boyfriend to Greece for that coveted insta pic. Also, the boneheads a NASA did a thing.
Bonus: Who should be on Boris Johnson's next bachelor party?
2022-08-1814 minTwo Drinks BehindStroke them Stimmy checks!We dive into the benefits of stimulus checks, natural experiments, UBI, reduction in childhood poverty. oh, and also, as a bonus, you are going to learn way more about bananas than you ever thought possible.
2022-08-1020 min
Two Drinks BehindBlockchain, what is it good for.........Pornography, lolAdriano and Wesley discuss the finer points of cryptocurrencies, blockchain, the history of porn and media, and the future of the creator space.
2022-08-0418 min
Rich by IntentionEp. 12: How To Invest In Your Child's Education Using A 529 College Saving Plan with Wesley BeldenWesley Belden joins Anjie and RJ on the podcast. He is the founder of Scholar Raise and a father of two. After years working in finance and solving problems in the tech startup world, Wes and his friends started having children, exposing him to a whole new set of problems to solve. Wes realized that he could use his skills to make a real difference by making it a little easier for parents to save effectively for their kids’ college education, and as a result, positively influencing the financial future of the next generation. In...
2021-10-1229 min
Hustle Hut De PodcastThijs van nul30 Vodka over de jongensdroom van het op de markt brengen van een eigen Vodka met zijn twee vriendenVandaag heb ik één van de jongens van nul30 Vodka te gast in de podcast. Het merk is opgezet door Thijs, Kuner en Wesley. Thijs, de jongen die met het idee naar zijn twee vrienden stapte neemt ons vandaag mee in het gehele proces. Thijs en Kuner werken naast nul30 Vodka nog en Wesley is bezig met afstuderen. Vanaf jongs af aan wist Thijs dat hij iets voor zichzelf wilde beginnen. Het idee dat je het heft in eigen handen hebt en daarnaast ook de vrijheid die je hierdoor creëert spraken hem aan. Hij heeft ook het...
2021-08-1131 min
Op Koers - De Sportcast over wielrennen, formule 1, voetbal, sport en muziek.Hennie Kuiper over Milaan - San Remo en voor je scorito nemen we de outsiders door met Tom van IDL S3 E7Hennie Kuiper heeft op zijn indrukwekkende palmares ook Milaan - San Remo staan. Zijn overwinning in 1985 is nog steeds de laatste Nederlandse zege in La Primavera. We belden daarom met Hennie om met hem vooruit te blikken op de kansen voor Mathieu van der Poel - en een overwinning van hem is nog niet zo maar evident - en bespraken Kuijpers eigen overwinning die tot stand kwam met een afwijkende tactiek. Maar er is meer dan de grote drie. Naast Wout van Aert, Julian Alaphilippe en Mathieu van der Poel zijn er echt ook wel outsiders. Met Tom van...
2021-03-1927 minOp Koers - De Sportcast over wielrennen, formule 1, voetbal, sport en muziek.Koersflits: Thymen Arensman (Team DSM) Strade Bianche Update S3 E4Hij is een upcoming talent en debuteert in Strade Bianche vandaag. Thymen Arensman, eerstejaars prof bij Team DSM en een renner met enorme potentie. Dat zagen we al in de Vuelta van 2020. Wat is zijn doel voor de witte wegen? Tijd om een koersflits te doen. We belden met Thymen in Italië, aan de vooravond van wat nu al een iconische race is.
We starten seizoen drie in samenwerking met dé wielerwebsite In De Leiderstrui waarmee we gezamenlijk nog meer en betere producties gaan maken. We zijn meer dan verguld! Welkom In De Leiderstrui! Op...
2021-03-0609 min
Halfway There196: Kyle Strobel and Integrating Spirituality and Theology
Kyle Strobel is the associate professor of spiritual theology at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. Today, Kyle shares the story of how he discovered spiritual formation, feeling abandoned by God and surrendering to him, and studying the works of Jonathan Edwards. Kyle brings a unique historical perspective to the spiritual formation conversation. We also talk about his newest book, Embracing Contemplation: Reclaiming a Christian Spiritual Practice. Kyle’s story reminds us that our tradition is rich if we only take the time to mine it.
Listen to Kyle’s story today!
Stories Kyle shared...
2020-06-0154 min