This episode was inspired by an article in The Epoch Times, titled: "No Fooling: Gov. Newsom's $20 Minimum Wage Hits April 1," written by John Seiler. I am not a fan of minimum wage because of the intended and unintended consequences.

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• https://www.theepochtimes.com/opinion/no-fooling-gov-newsoms-20-minimum-wage-hits-april-1-post-5618426
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-moXPeaEjvQ
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Episode Highlights

• The article from The Epoch Times, titled: "No Fooling: Gov. Newsom's $20 Minimum Wage Hits April 1," written by John Seiler
• Concerns over the state and federal governments making such decisions
• The initiatives pushing for minimum wage laws and the potential unintended consequences
• Effects of minimum wage laws on younger employees
• The impacts of California's minimum wage increase to $20

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Ken Greene talks about a story of his auto mechanic, Mico at Ital Motors in Reno, NV. He is grateful for being surrounded by people that he trusts and that are highly competent at what they do.

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Episode Highlights

• The contrast between the ease of modern air travel and the discomfort and complex emotions around flying, including the impact of human behavior in such environments
• Value of his business trips versus the emotional difficulty of being away from his family, particularly his son, showing the human side of business travel and personal sacrifice
• The concept of 'The Gap and The Gain'
• Ken's Toyota truck, attention to detail, and customer service acts as an anecdote underscoring the importance of trustworthiness and competence in any industry

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Ken Greene discusses the process of active investing and how it compares to passive investment strategies. His approach is more hands-on, watching the market daily, as he sees it as a way to relax and keep himself engaged. He underlines the importance of being aware of one's financial position and evaluates the patterns in the stock market to make informed decisions.

Greene emphasizes that the stock market, whilst a powerful tool for accumulating wealth, can be unpredictable. He expressed his concerns about the rapid rise of the stock market, considering it to be "unnatural". He cautions listeners who have taxable and qualified accounts, especially those nearing retirement, to consider cashing in on their returns and transferring the money to safer assets. He also suggests reevaluating your portfolio with the help of your advisor.

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Episode Highlights

• The stock market's progress since October 30th, emphasizing the 70% return rate, if annualized
• Importance of anticipating market trends, protecting assets, and the possibility of the market pulling back
• Considering the impacts of long-term and short-term capital gains on tax bracket
• Ken’s personal strategy: Moving some money into something else and surprising his family

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The Engineer of Finance podcast host, Ken Greene, starts by discussing his recent trip to Santa Monica and the contrasting weather in the Reno-Tahoe area. He expresses gratitude for being able to enjoy both environments.

Ken then reflects on the workshop he attended in Santa Monica, where he learned from successful entrepreneurs and realized a blind spot regarding work-life balance. He admits to becoming complacent with releasing episodes of his podcast consistently and apologizes for missing several episodes. He shares that negative influences from marketing people affected his vision for the podcast's growth but emphasizes that he will not give up on his vision.
Ken mentions upcoming improvements, such as a new website and potential sponsorships or affiliates in the future.

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Episode Highlights

• The tranquility of the snowfall and his gratitude for the diverse environments he gets to experience
• His complacency and failing to release podcast episodes weekly as promised due his negative interpretation of certain comments from two marketers
• His commitment to the vision of the podcast and how he has severed ties with the marketers who influenced him negatively
• Ken’s gratitude for his audience and teases the new direction his podcast is going to take

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Happy Groundhog Day! I hope everyone has a Happy Groundhog Day! Love the movie with Bill Murray. Great day to review and maybe revise our strategies and our plans to achieve the results we want to accomplish in 2024.

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Episode Highlights

• Ken’s love for skiing and winter, his desire for more winter, and how the Groundhog Day reflection aids in planning and strategizing
• What’s the beauty of Groundhog Day
• The effectiveness of small increments in habits and discipline
• How to start having constant growth and improved habits

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Ken Greene welcomes guest Brad de Comarmond, co-founder of Empower Men, to share his personal journey and talk about his health and wealth transformation program for men. He focuses on establishing sustainable habits for long-term change over a 90-day period, starting with a one-on-one call and leading to courses, live training, and community engagement through the Mighty Networks platform. Brad emphasizes accountability and habits, inspired by James Clear's book, Atomic Habits. 

Brad discusses his personal experiences that have shaped him, including his health transformation from overweight teenager to male model, his financial coaching certification through Dave Ramsey, and a significant financial loss from an investment. He also encourages the use of advanced therapies like peptide and testosterone replacement therapy and supports an approach where health, fitness and medical industries collaborate for optimal patient health. He invites listeners to reach out via his website, Empower Men, or through his Instagram account.

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• https://www.instagram.com/iambradleyjarryd/?hl=en
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/braddecomarmond/  

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Episode Highlights

• Empower Men's work as transformative for men's health and finances
• Brad's upbringing in South Africa and his subsequent move to the US.
• His transformation from his overnight days into a fit individual
• How Brad met his business partner, Gil, and their shared passion for health, wellness, and anti-aging
• How his personal financial losses inspired him to understand finance better and help others in managing their money
• How their 90-day transformation program works, including one-on-one calls, community involvement, regular live training, and other resources
• The potential of anti-aging therapies like peptides and stem cell research, and the challenges to access and affordability
• Growing awareness of alternative health approaches thanks to podcasts and other non-traditional media channels

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Ken Greene welcomes guest Beth Hendler-Grunt, founder of Next Great Step, discussing the challenges young graduates face in the current job market. Pressures such as lifestyle expectations, inflation, and living costs discourage job hunting among recent graduates. In response to the issue of candidates not showing up for interviews, host Ken Greene suggests fear of rejection might play a role. Hendler-Grunt underlines the importance of guidance in job hunting for young adults from professionals, mentors or employers, and stresses the value of opportunities like internships for gaining experience.

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• https://nextgreatstep.com
• Connect with Beth Hendler-Grunt
• https://nextgreatstep.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethhendlergrunt 

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Episode Highlights

• Beth's important role in helping students transition into their career
• The success of her book, "The Next Great Step"
• Different disciplines that Beth works with
• Experiences and challenges of entrepreneurship and understanding the importance of being practical when achieving career goals
• The step-by-step approach to help their child graduate into their career
• Why business owners should offer internships or even a conversation to young adults for their career guidance and growth

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Thank you for supporting this podcast.Thank you to all the guests that came on The Engineer of Finance Podcast. Grateful for what we accomplished in 2023. Grateful for what's to come in 2024. Thank you.

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