Episodes
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Nov. 1, 2021
You're Too Young to Own a House
We are joined by 21 year old Hunter Butts to discuss how he purchased a duplex in 2021, the prejudices he dealt with, and how he pulled off such an amazing feat against all odds. Additionally we also discuss the Great Resignation, Supply Chain Issues, and the U.S. government entertaining the idea of taxing unrealized gains. It's a full meal kind of episode and we're happy to have you!
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Oct. 25, 2021
Rent Control is Staying!
This week we discuss the NS Conservative government’s choice to keep temporary rent control in place until the end of 2023. Whether or not to invest in an RRSP account, Justin Trudeau’s questionable decisions, and a cautionary tale Dalton gives about the world of Crypto. It’s a loaded show and we’re grateful to have you!
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Oct. 18, 2021
I am MAN, hear me roar!
Yes, you're going to need to listen to the episode in context to understand that title. Currently we have multiple projects on the go that we can't wait to release to you but due to those other projects we weren't able to record a full episode this week. Luckily we have an episode that we recorded back in March of this year that we never released until today. We chat about Burger King's International Women's Day blunder, Gen Z trying to cancel Eminem, Bitcoin, and so much more. We're excited to ...
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Oct. 11, 2021
How to Break the Debt Cycle
This week we tackle an issue that causes some of the most stress, fights, and mental health problems in our lives. Consumer debt. Josh & Dalton address their own issues they've had with large amounts of debt, how they conquered it, and maintained habits that have helped their net worth to grow. We hope their stories can help you on your journey! We incidentally buried the lead on you so please see time stamps below of where to pick up the episode that most suits you! Intro - 0:00 Cobequid Tol...
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Oct. 4, 2021
Wait. Who Runs the CRTC?!
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission is the government branch of Canada who oversees and regulates the Telecom industry across the country. In this week's show we reveal some information about the agency that not everyone is aware of but we wanted to bring to light. Additionally the crew responds to criticisms about last week's show regarding the Halifax Toll Bridges, and Dalton gives an emotionally charged take on the Dalhousie Homecoming debacle. Just about everything yo...
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Sept. 27, 2021
Is There A Market Collapse Brewing?
The crew dives head first into China’s largest Real Estate company Evergrande. We deliberate if the company's demise will trigger a global market collapse, what that means for everyday Canadians, and how to minimize negative impact in a financial down turn. No punches are pulled during this one, we hope to bring you a good dose of edu-tainment during the next hour.
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Sept. 20, 2021
Why are Phone Plans so Expensive?
No, it’s not just a hunch. It is statistically verified that Canada has the most expensive phone plans in the world. This week the crew talks the logistics of what keeps Canadian phone plans so high, how the big 3 worked to keep Verizon out of Canada, and what keeps the small players from having a big impact in the country. It’s a jam packed episode and we hope to bring you value over the next hour!
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Sept. 13, 2021
Renting, Roaches, and...Re-Election?
It's a JUICY episode this week. Producer Mac spills the tea on how her current landlord hid apartment Roaches from her so she would sign a lease. The crew chats the upcoming election and how each party platform could potentially affect business owners in Canada. Lastly, due to popular demand for our Wild Card segment we discuss Vax Mandates and what that could mean for Nova Scotians and Canadians at large. It's a jam packed episode and we hope to keep you locked in for the next hour!
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Sept. 6, 2021
Are You Thinking of Investing in Crypto?
We got you covered. In this week's episode the crew talks the basics of crypto, what it is, and answer questions that may help clear the air of if it's something you would want to invest in. It may not be for everybody but we hope this helps you in your journey learning about the space. Additionally we have our first Wild Card segment where we discuss the absurd Dartmouth Robbery ending in Little Albro Lake which we hope will bring some laughs. Happy Labour Day weekend to all and hope you enjoy...
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Aug. 30, 2021
Affordable Housing and Re-Introductions
This week Dalton expands on his hot take about affordable housing in the province of Nova Scotia as the issue has only become worse since first talking on the issue in March. The crew also discusses the back tracking of OnlyFans' explicit content policy, Good Robot's Micro Influencer campaign, and we have a little surprise at the end of the show for one of our listeners.
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Aug. 23, 2021
The Art of Self Promotion
We talk the Art of Self Promotion with Toronto mortgage agent Henriques Levy. We get into how he gained his following, how he keeps them interested, and other investment tips. Henriques drops some bonus real estate knowledge on us from insight he's gained as a mortgage agent in one of the hottest real estate markets in North America. Where to find Henriques Levy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henriques-levy-8a3131115/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@henriques.levy.mortgages?lang=en Insta...
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Aug. 16, 2021
What's Holding Women Back in Business?
We know the title is going to spark one of two different reactions. One being: "This is awesome! I totally relate and want to know more!" and the other: "Great...another pseudo political episode about something that may not be true." We empathize with both reactions as they are valid in their own ways. Paul does a fantastic job at addressing and navigating the tension on such a topic as we use the book he co-wrote with Holly Catalfamo ("The Invisible Rules: What's really holding women back in bu...
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Aug. 9, 2021
How to Grow a Grassroots Social Media Following
In today's episode we throw you a bit of a curveball. We are joined by jazz musician and lead vocalist Lindsay Misiner who also happens to be a Marketer! We talk how she grew brand awareness for her 9 piece band the 7th Mystic, how she landed top notch shows, and key lessons learned while working at Facebook that she leveraged to help grow awareness of Lindsay Misiner and the 7th Mystic. Lindsay's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lindsaymisiner/ The 7th Mystic Instagram - https://www.inst...
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Aug. 2, 2021
How UX Can Benefit Your Marketing Strategy
Josh got his 2nd vaccine this week which forced the team to push their episode until next week. So today we are dusting off an episode from the 2017 archives when Josh interviewed Jamie Gerrard - an incredibly talented UX Strategist here in Halifax. Jamie gets into the specifics of how marketers can employ User Experience strategies to level up their game and understand their audience better.
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July 26, 2021
Is the American Dream Dead?
This week we are joined by the voice of the Elev8 Podcast Lorenze Cromwell. We talk his process of writing the lyrics for the show's opening song, his view on the space race, and we delve into his profession of social work and talk some key social issues that we currently face in 2021.
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July 19, 2021
The Nova Scotia Highway Blockade
We are joined by Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin. Yes you read that right. We talk about her start in entrepreneurship, how it kick started her passion for politics, and of course we talk about the controversial highway blockade from a few weeks ago and her take on the whole situation. Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NovaScotiaElizabeth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/novascotiaelizabeth/ Website: https://www.working4you.ca/
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July 12, 2021
Trust Your Process with Louise Claire Johnson
This week we sit down with author of “Behind the Red Door” Louise Claire Johnson. We dive into her authorship process, what it was like living the jet setter life while working at Elizabeth Arden, how she’s trusted her process in order to write a successful book and the keys it takes to become a great “authorpreneur“. Coincidentally she'd probably kill us for how terrible that run-on sentence was. Everything you need to start your Monday, enjoy! Louise's Website https://louiseclairejohnson.com...
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July 5, 2021
How to Disaster Proof Your Business
We have the pleasure of having Lance Mortlock Ernst and Young's Managing Partner of Energy to discuss his book "Disaster Proof". We talk real world scenario consequences of disasters that can affect your business, keys of how to stay on the ball, and what the next disaster he sees on the horizon. It's a discussion filled with incredible knowledge and insight, so buckle up and enjoy!
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June 28, 2021
Social Media Bill C-10 - Censorship or Necessity?
Moments happen when the cross-over of business and politics is undeniable. Big events took place both provincially and federally that couldn't be ignored by the team this week. Josh & Dalton chat the Nova Scotia highway blockade protest that took place on June 23rd, the social media bill C-10 passing in Canada's parliament, and for fun we talk the crazy news that dropped about the "Call Her Daddy" podcast getting signed by Spotify to a $60m deal. Get ready and lock-in because this one is bound t...
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June 21, 2021
How to Craft Your Message with Kyle Racki
As the crew takes the week off we rewind the clock and bring you an interview that Josh had with Proposify Co-founder and CEO Kyle Racki back in 2017. Kyle brings great knowledge of how to properly craft a message, and how to approach your target customer base in a way that will resonate with them. Even with 4 years since the interview took place there are many universal truths and tips that can help your business today.
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June 14, 2021
Is the Economy Set to CRASH?
Have you wondered how to hedge yourself against an economic crash like the real estate collapse of 2008? Josh & Dalton discuss where they see the economy going based on current trends and stories from the news and what their plan is to protect themselves once (they believe) the U.S. Dollar inevitably crashes. Land Development in New Glasgow - 5:00 El Salvador Accepts Bitcoin as Official Tender - 6:50 Canada’s New Real Estate Stress Test - 17:35 Sources China Prepares for Nuclear war with U.S...
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June 7, 2021
Don't Judge a Product by its Cover
How do you navigate the suffocating toxicity of the design community on Twitter? It's no secret that the ego of designers can be atrocious, and Josh digs into why this is the case. He addresses the negativity in the design world, where it comes from, and challenges people to look beyond the surface before they critique design work in any context. Nova Scotia Healthcare UX - 1:00 Toxicity of the Design Community 13:30
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May 31, 2021
How a Great User Experience Impacts the Bottom Line
What even is UX design? Josh & Dalton talk the significance of User Experience Design and how it can have a large impact on the revenue of a business. Josh eludes to examples like Apple and Wealthsimple/Venmo to breakdown how each company leverages UX and the impact it's had on their bottom line.
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May 24, 2021
Bitcoin's 50% Correction
Happy Victoria Day to our Canadian listeners! Today we get into Bitcoin's 50% correction on May 19th and what that means for those who are currently holding. Additionally we get into how to properly purchase the luxuries in life as the status quo of what we are told may not be the right way of doing it. Use your cash flow and not your earned income! Bitcoin's 50% Correction - 2:00 How to Properly Purchase Luxuries - 26:05