The Death of Passive Investing: Seth Cogswell Unloads on Capitalist Contradictions, Market Myths & Raising Ethical Alpha I’m thrilled to share some exciting insights from the latest episode of Capitalist Culture. This time, I had the pleasure of chatting with Seth Cogswell, the founding and managing partner of Running Oak…
Ramon Ray says it best — trying to be someone else is a losing strategy. When your brand aligns with who you really are, everything clicks. 🎙️ Watch this clip now, then stream the full episode on Capitalist Culture®: https://youtu.be/fkTJRze3xw8
Influence moves quietly, and changes everything. Ramon Ray shares why true impact isn’t about attention, it’s about trust. 🔥 See the moment here, then watch the full episode on Capitalist Culture: https://youtu.be/fkTJRze3xw8
Don’t react. Set the tone. Ramon Ray explains why real leaders control the temperature — not the room. 🎧 Watch the clip from Capitalist Culture®: https://youtu.be/fkTJRze3xw8
“Why wait for CNN to contact you? Why wait to be on Fox Business? Why wait for the New York Times?” In our latest episode of Capitalist Culture®, Ramon Ray, serial entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and publisher, drops a truth bomb for every founder trying to stand out: Stop waiting for…
I’m thrilled to share some golden nuggets from my latest podcast episode with the incredible Ramon Ray. If you’re an entrepreneur, small business owner, or just someone who loves a good dose of positivity and practical advice, this episode is a must-listen. Here’s a sneak peek into our conversation: Key…
As costs skyrocket and urban life loses its shine, people are quietly moving back to the places that built them — small towns with low crime, good schools, and real community. For Andy Weiner, founder and president of Rock Step Capital, that migration isn’t just cultural, it’s financial. “Hometowns are…
When the government lockdown hit, Andy Weiner, founder and president of Rock Step Capital, watched the world stop overnight. No rent coming in. Hundreds of tenants in crisis. And a portfolio of shopping centers on the brink. In just three months, his team renegotiated 575 leases — a process that…
When Andy Weiner, founder and president of Rock Step Capital, built his company’s cultural blueprint — “The Rock Steps” — he made one rule clear: Don’t be a jerk. But even he admits… he once broke it. “I hired a brilliant jerk,” Andy says. “And I learned the hard way…
When COVID hit, thousands of stores vanished overnight. But the survivors — the Targets, Walmarts, and Costcos of the world — fought back. They built e-commerce engines of their own. They turned stores into distribution hubs. And they started taking market share back from Amazon. In this episode of Capitalist…
From Walmart Wreckage to Cash Flow Kings: How Retail Failure Forged a Private Equity Real Estate Playbook That Wins in Hometown USA I’m thrilled to share some incredible insights from my latest podcast episode with Andy Weiner, the founder and president of Rock Step Capital. Andy’s journey in the real…
For Nick Ehret, CPA Ehret, Managing Partner & CFO of Hill Capital Corporation, it’s simple — helping entrepreneurs reach the outcomes they dream about. “I hope that when founders look back at working with us, they say taking capital from Hill Capital helped them get where they wanted to go.”…
That’s the harsh reality many founders face. As Nick Ehret, CPA Ehret, Managing Partner & CFO of Hill Capital Corporation, explains, too many entrepreneurs give up too much equity too soon — and don’t realize the trade-offs until it’s too late. In this episode of Capitalist Culture®, Nick breaks down…
As Nick Ehret, CPA, Managing Partner & CFO of Hill Capital Corporation, puts it: “For 99% of people, letting it run in the market makes sense. But for the few who choose to invest in private companies, it has to make sense beyond the returns.” In this episode of Capitalist…
The Anti-VC VC: Nick Ehret Reveals How to Fund Founders the RIGHT Way – No BS, No Predators, Just Real Wins! I’m thrilled to share the latest episode of our podcast with you. This time, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Nick Ehret, the Managing Partner and CFO…
Former Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn put it perfectly: “Everybody has their story—a divorce, an illness, a sick child, a battle with cancer. We all need to be more tuned into each other on a human level. Let’s just be decent people.” In a world obsessed with performance and progress,…
Former Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn says it best: “AI is going to require leadership to not walk away from its humanity, but to recommit, reconnect, and reinspire that human connection.” If we let machines make every decision, our companies risk becoming lifeless and soulless. But when leaders lead with…
Former Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn put it perfectly. “AI is never gonna calm a room when employees are anxious. It’s never gonna manage a crisis with heart.” Technology can make us faster, smarter, and more efficient. But leadership—the kind that builds trust, steadies teams, and leads with empathy—can’t be…
That was the question a young Best Buy associate from Peoria asked CEO Brian Dunn during a company town hall. And in that moment, Brian had a realization that every leader needs to hear: “How do I not know that? What have I been doing?” Instead of dismissing it, he…
What 4,000 Stores Taught Me About Leadership: Brian Dunn on Culture, Courage, and the Truth About Growth I’m thrilled to share some incredible insights from my latest podcast episode with the legendary Brian Dunn. Brian’s journey from a frontline associate to CEO of Best Buy is nothing short of inspiring.…
Rhett Ross, Principal of Bayport Group, Managing Member of Leach Industries, and Senior Advisor to G2 Capital Advisors, joins Capitalist Culture to talk about the accelerating intersection of AI, automation, and human performance. From autonomous drones on the battlefield to smart machines reshaping industry, Rhett explores how technology is advancing…
“Everyone talks about Boeing’s failures—but no one remembers when a 777 cartwheeled across an airport and no one died.” In this clip from Capitalist Culture, Rhett Ross—Principal of Bayport Group, Managing Member of Leach Industries, and Senior Advisor to G2 Capital Advisors—pulls back the curtain on the unseen brilliance of…
AI isn’t just changing technology—it’s redefining energy. As data centers expand and computing power skyrockets, the world’s demand for reliable, carbon-free baseload energy is surging—and there’s only one real answer: nuclear. In this clip from Capitalist Culture, Sam Gibson, Founder & CEO of Hadron Energy, breaks down why the future…
75% of Americans now support nuclear energy—a stunning shift for an industry long seen as controversial. Sam Gibson, Founder & CEO of Hadron Energy, believes this moment represents a turning point in American competitiveness. “The demand is clear—and the answer is even clearer,” he says. After decades of hesitation, the…