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The Impact of Financial Landscapes on Global Economies with Brad Rutan (Ep. 74)

The Impact of Financial Landscapes on Global Economies with Brad Rutan (Ep. 74)

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How do changing financial landscapes impact global economies and individual investors? How can understanding economic trends lead to better-informed financial decisions?

Listen in as Brent Mekosh speaks with Brad Rutan, Managing Director and Market Strategist at MFS Investment Management. This week, Brad covers the intricacies of bond markets, interest rates, and inflation while unveiling the profound influence these factors have on economic landscapes and investment strategies. 

Brent and Brad discuss:

  • Ways central bank policies influence bond markets and economic stability
  • The opportunities and challenges associated with different types of bond investments
  • How can understanding economic trends enhance the effectiveness of financial decision-making
  • The impact municipal bonds have upon local economies and investment strategies
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:

Bradford T. Rutan, CFA, is an investment product specialist and managing director leading the retail fixed-income product effort on a global basis at MFS Investment Management.  He works closely with the portfolio management teams and is responsible for communicating the investment philosophy, process, and positioning of MFS fixed-income investment strategies, as well as communicating investment perspectives to financial advisors, institutional clients, and MFS’ sales force and relationship managers.

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Rethinking What Leadership Means with Geoff Hudson-Searle and Lieutenant Colonel Oakland McCulloch (Ep. 71)

Rethinking What Leadership Means with Geoff Hudson-Searle and Lieutenant Colonel Oakland McCulloch (Ep. 71)

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What is good leadership? 

Do you have someone in your company whom you admire and believe embodies the qualities of a great leader?

Dive into all things leadership and trust across various sectors, including the military, government, and business areas, with Brent Mekosh, Geoff Hudson-Searle, and Lieutenant Colonel Oakland McCulloch. 

Tune in as Oak recounts his observations of self-serving leaders during his military deployment while Geoff reveals the need for integrity and accountability in leadership. 

Brent, Geoff, and Oak discuss:

  • Reasons leadership, accountability, and trust are important in organizations
  • What professions are experiencing a lack of leadership and trust
  • The impact of social media on leadership
  • How does the silent majority hold power, and why there’s a need for unity
  • Steps to create a positive work environment and foster innovation
  • And more!

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About Geoff Hudson-Searle:

Geoff Hudson-Searle is an independent non-executive director across regulation, technology, and internet security, a C-Suite executive on private and listed companies, and a serial business advisor for growth-phase tech companies.

With more than 30 years of experience in international business and management, he is the author of five books and lectures at business forums, conferences, and universities. He has been the focus of TEDx and RT Europe’s business documentaries across various thought leadership topics and his authorisms.

About Lieutenant Colonel Oakland McCulloch:

Retired Lieutenant Colonel Oakland McCulloch is the author of the 2021 release, “Your Leadership Legacy: Becoming the Leader You Were Meant to Be.”

Based on 40+ years of leadership in the U.S. Army and subsequent civilian positions, Oak highlights principles that will benefit today’s leaders and inspire the leaders of tomorrow.

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Debt Dilemmas, Pandemic Policies, and the Future of Money with Carol Roth (Ep. 64)

Debt Dilemmas, Pandemic Policies, and the Future of Money with Carol Roth (Ep. 64)

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Curious about how the government’s pandemic response impacted small businesses? What are the lasting impacts of the Federal Reserve’s market interventions and mounting debts?

Join Brent Mekosh and his guest Carol Roth, a Recovering Investment Banker as well as an author and media figure, as they dive into the government’s response to the pandemic and how it has affected small businesses.

Carol explores the unequal treatment of small businesses compared to big corporations while also giving some insights into her latest book, “You’ll Own Nothing.” 

Carol discusses:

  • Her background and career experiences
  • The government’s response to the pandemic and the ways it impacted small businesses
  • Potential setbacks the government may face in financing debt and some of the implications for the economy
  • Ways the end of private property affects wealth creation and individual rights
  • What you should know about digital currencies
  • And more!

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Carol Roth is the Creator of the Future File® legacy planning system, a national media personality, a billion-dollar dealmaker, a brand spokesperson, an investor, a board member, and a bestselling author.

Her legacy planning product, Future File, helps people organize their wishes and information and then creates a roadmap for their loved ones to follow in the case of incapacitation (dementia, Alzheimer’s, medical issue) and/or death to save grief, money and time in their loved ones’ biggest time of need.

Carol also has experience in every type of on-camera format imaginable, including hosting (Microsoft’s Office Small Business Academy Series) reality competition/judge (Mark Burnett & Intel’s America’s Greatest Makers show) & live multimedia commentary, which includes business, finance, the economy, current events, politics & pop culture.

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