The never ending question - recession yes or no?Innovations in battery technologyOnline vs in-person shoppingGen Z at workand Innovation vs Monopoly?Quick bonus - Tech Bros in a cage match?

Tiny Homes, Theft (Virual & IRL) and Weird Foods

Dec 21st, 2023 8m 11s

One whole episode with no AI!! Is that possible?Instead, let's talk about ADUs, the evils of private equity, big vs little business and strange new foods.Plus a bonus - Inappropriate behavior on this social media platform is crazy!

Empty Stores, Palm Wallets and Robot Nannies

Dec 14th, 2023 7m 59s

Signals of change from this episode include:Stores with no products on the shelfYour palm is your walletEntrepreneurs in space (the industry, that is)Big Oil - and the politics of climate changeRobot Nannies

A look into the future

Dec 7th, 2023 6m 24s

An assortment of topics including the best and worst of AIthe future of cities and townsthe jobs that AI will take overthe home of the futureeverybody hates changeCheck it out!

Robots, Mushrooms and Mustard？

Nov 30th, 2023 6m 55s

This episode, let's learn about trends in the world of retail and restaurants, mushroom leather, kids in China, EVs and Fast Food, and new uses for robots.Bonus - weird partnerships in food!

Too much tech, too much AI and too many Tech bros

Nov 24th, 2023 8m 8s

Love him or hate him, Elon Musk makes the news all the time. Beyond that, this episode I share news stories on AI, climate changes, different ways we all work and outsmarting driverless cars.Plus - bonus - what's the top job in China? You'll n

You Tubing Gorillas and Ice Baths (not at the same time, that's silly!)

Nov 16th, 2023 5m 56s

Five Future-Focused Stories shared originally on July 21, 2023RTO vs WFHJumping on the AI BandwagonGreen SolutionsTechnology OverwhelmAnti-Aging Tech BrosConsider how these topics could potentially impact your small business - now

Big vs Small Business Battle and I know everything about you

Nov 9th, 2023 8m 36s

Five Future-Focused Stories shared originally on July 14, 2023It's gettin' hot out there...Big Bank, Little Bank$paceWho needs privacy anymore?Cage Match Part IIIPlus 3 bonus stories!Consider how these topics could potentially i

Flying Cars, Fast Fashion, Tech Bros and more

Nov 2nd, 2023 7m 29s

Five Future-Focused Stories shared originally on July 7, 2023eVTOLs!China is still in the newsAll about AmazonGenerational DifferencesToxic Masculinity & Cage Fightsplus 2 bonus stories!Consider how these topics could potentiall

Five MEGA Trends - can you guess what they are?

Oct 26th, 2023 5m 5s

Five Future-Focused Stories shared originally on June 30, 2023**Spoiler alert! If you want to guess the trends, don't read what's listed below until you've made your guesses.Artificial IntelligenceThe Low-Carbon TransitionGeopoliti

AI Doctors, Hot Weather, and Fake DJs

Oct 20th, 2023 8m 2s

Five Future-Focused Stories shared originally on June 23, 2023The AI Healthcare WorldTrouble in ChinaBad Weather and More Climate ChangeChanging Car SalesYour Fake SelfConsider how these topics could potentially impact your small

Sample Podcast Episode - Your Fractional Futurist

Aug 3rd, 2022 5m 26s

What is Your Fractional Futurist all about? The focus is on signals of change in the news that small business owners should be aware of - things that could impact their business today and into the future. Perhaps you're familiar with fractio

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Learn Start Grow Introduction

Aug 19th, 2020 4m 41s

Learn Start Grow helps entrepreneurs and small business owners at three stages of development: learning to be an entrepreneur, starting up a new business, and growing your existing business. With a focus on common sense advice, market research

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