Unqualified Advice

By: Sean Filipow and Daniel Hatke
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  • Hello and welcome to Unqualified Advice, an entertaining show for entertainment purposes. Join us as we talk about running our small businesses, what we've been learning, and how we're applying lessons from academia and real life as entrepreneurs and investors.
    2024
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Episodes
  • Sleepless Nights and Corporate Fights

    Sleepless Nights and Corporate Fights
    Sep 16 2024

    Hello dear show notes reader,

    What makes a toddler brave? How should you think about the scale of massive infrastructure projects and their impact on the surrounding community? What should you consider when dealing with your cranky boss?

    Are we just getting old?

    Tune in as we mull over these questions and more in this episode of Unqualified Advice.

    Chapters

    00:00 Busy Weeks and Sleep Regression 02:02 Pre-K and the Bravery of Children 05:09 Water Usage and Eli Lilly's Facility 13:01 Chicago Experience and Real Estate Market 19:18 Government Stimulus and the Housing Market 19:55 The Challenges of the Housing Market 21:10 Tax Incentives for Home Builders 25:36 The Influence of Dystopian Literature 32:39 Workplace Dynamics: Conflicting Directives 53:24 Overcoming the 'That's Not My Job' Mentality 56:24 Finding Team Members Who Go Beyond Their Assigned Roles 59:58 Interview Strategies for Identifying Proactive and Collaborative Individuals
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    51 mins
  • Accidental IronDan: An Unqualified Happy Hour

    Accidental IronDan: An Unqualified Happy Hour
    Sep 1 2024
    Hello Show Notes readers, Since Dan and Sean went to college together, you could imagine they know how to have a few drinks and still have an intelligent converstaion. This week, that hypothesis gets tested with an Unqualified Happy Hour. Perhaps it should be and Overqualified Happy Hour, given the hosts' history. Listen in as Dan shares a news of a recent embarrasing event, Sean talks about the physchology at play during a market crash and rebound, and the two debate what book they should read next. Next time on Unqualified Advice, you can look forward to the hosts (sober this time) delving into their first ever listener question. If you have a question for Sean and Dan to discuss On Air, reach out to them on Twitter (#Bird4Eva) @SlowVSM or @DanielHatke. Chapters 00:00 Accidental Entry: From Duathlon to Half Ironman 03:28 Market Blip and Economic Psychology 06:26 Training Challenges and Preparation 12:14 The Role of Vibes in the Economy 24:50 Erroneous Execution of Cell Orders 25:36 The Ocean's Eleven Style Breakdown 26:34 The Challenges of Affording a Home in Southern California 31:02 The Evolution of Selling Out and the Tall Poppy Syndrome 33:28 Negative People Sound Smart 36:01 Strategies for Success and Preventing Resentment 39:13 Cynicism and Resentment in Society 40:12 The Role of Detractors and Negative Drivers 41:14 Exploring the Concept of a Hive Mind 42:37 The Impact of Collective Thinking 47:42 Generational Cycles and Society 53:46 What's in Our Queue? Book Reccomendations "Amusing Ourselves to Death" by Neil Postman Discusses the impact of television and media on public discourse, contrasting the dystopian visions of George Orwell and Aldous Huxley. "The Age of Wonder" by Richard Holmes Explores the history of science during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, focusing on the lives of pioneering scientists and explorers. "Trust" by Hernan Diaz A novel set in the 1920s and 1930s, exploring themes of wealth, power, and the construction of history through the lens of complex characters in New York and Switzerland. "The Fourth Turning: An American Prophecy" by William Strauss and Neil Howe Examines generational cycles in American history, predicting societal trends and shifts based on recurring patterns. "Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers" by Mary Roach A humorous and informative exploration of what happens to human bodies after death, delving into the science and history of cadavers. "Bad Therapy" by Abigail Shrier Focuses on the pitfalls of certain therapeutic practices, especially those affecting young people, with broader implications for management and human behavior.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Two Degrees of Kevin Naked

    Two Degrees of Kevin Naked
    Aug 28 2024

    Hello show notes readers,

    Thanks for tuning into another episode of Unqualified Advice. We went all over the place this time. Here is what you can look forward to in this episode:

    Chapters

    00:00 Olympics and Movie Theater Experiences 08:04 Book Recommendations and Generational Cycles 19:34 The State of the Economy and Interest Rate Cuts 27:53 The Impact of Policy on Inflation and Liquidity 31:18 The Concept of Being a 'Townie' 35:04 The Naming of Generations and Its Significance 36:33 The Development and Potential of AI Technology 40:09 The Importance of Bubbles in Innovation 44:06 The Challenges Faced by IT Professionals during the CrowdStrike Incident 51:00 The Unintended Consequences of Legislation

    Companies discussed

    • NBC/Peacock - Mentioned in relation to the Olympics broadcast and the iconography used for sports like beach volleyball.
    • AMC Theatres - Discussed in the context of the movie-going experience, including concessions like Pepsi vs. Coke.
    • Regal Cinemas - Compared with AMC in terms of concessions offered (Pepsi vs. Coke).
    • Pepsi - Discussed as the concession choice at some movie theaters and in certain towns.
    • Coca-Cola (specifically Cherry Coke) - Preferred by Sean over Pepsi at movie theaters.
    • Epic Pass (Vail Resorts) - Mentioned in relation to the Pepsi contracts at certain mountain towns.
    • Microsoft - Discussed in the context of IT issues, particularly with email and cybersecurity.
    • CrowdStrike - The main focus of a cybersecurity incident that impacted IT systems.
    • Symantec and McAfee - Mentioned in relation to antivirus and security software operating at the kernel level.
    • BNY Mellon and JPMorgan - Referenced in relation to the flow of government money and financial systems.
    • Fastenal, MSC, Grainger, Snap-on - Industrial supply companies mentioned in the context of economic conditions and sales trends.
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    50 mins
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