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What if the future of capitalism isn’t tech or tax, but trust? This week, we’re talking about Employee Ownership Trusts: a radical rethink of who gets to own the companies we work for. We’re joined by Alan Coleman of Wolfgang Digital, the first Irish company to take the leap and hand ownership to its staff. It’s a story about building businesses that are more productive, more democratic and maybe even more human. From colonial corporations to AI takeovers, we trace why this small idea could be the start of something huge. And if you're a digital marketer who wants to own where you work, Wolfgang is hiring. Head to wolfgangdigital.com/careers to find out more.
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What do Fartcoin, Trumpcoin, and TikTok have in common? They’re all part of the new frontier where memes, tokens, and attention economics collide. This episode dives into how Trump’s $60 billion crypto frenzy is more than just a bubble, it’s a glimpse into a world where narratives create wealth overnight. We explore Schumpeter’s innovation theory, the rise of memeonomics, and how social media oligarchs are reshaping power, regulation, and finance in real-time. Is this the ultimate bubble or the future of economics? Tune in to connect the dots and find out why the attention economy is eating the real economy alive.
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In a week where the U.S. stock market has been rocked by recession fears and escalating trade tensions, we sit down with renowned author Michael Lewis, known for works like Liar's Poker, The Big Short, and Moneyball, to dissect the economic landscape. The S&P 500 plummeted 5.7%, marking its worst week since September, while the Nasdaq Composite saw a 4% drop, largely due to concerns over trade wars and slowing economic growth. Tesla's stock took a significant hit, falling 15% in a single day and marking a 50% decline from its all-time high in December. Michael Lewis shares his insights on how trust, or the lack thereof, shapes financial markets, especially under the unpredictable policies of the Trump administration. We delve into the psychology driving economic decisions and explore whether America's current trajectory mirrors the conditions that led to previous financial crises. So, is the U.S. economy teetering on the edge of another "big short"?
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Resilience is often touted as the end all, be all of coping with life's challenges and setbacks. But my guest knows from her studies, executive coaching, and her own life that sometimes resilience just isn't enough. You need an even more durable source of strength.
Dr. Tasha Eurich is an organizational psychologist and researcher and the author of Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos. Today on the show, Tasha explains why the concept of resilience rose to prominence in the 2010s, how resilience can be improved a little as a skill, but is largely an exhaustible capacity, and how you know when you're hitting your "resilience ceiling." We then talk about the more sustainable skillset and strength of becoming shatterproof. We discuss the potential to grow forward instead of simply bouncing back, the psychological needs that have to be met to become shatterproof, and research-backed tools for thriving in life instead of just surviving.
Resources Related to the PodcastTasha's previous appearance on the AoM podcast: Episode #644 — How to Develop Greater Self-AwarenessAoM Article: On Becoming AntifragileSelf-determination theorySunday Firesides: You Don't Have the Time, Not to Take the TimeConnect With Tasha EurichTasha's websiteShatterproof website -
What do tariffs, the Laffer Curve, and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off have in common? More than you’d think. This week, we dive into the world of trade policy, culture wars, and deflated middle-aged fatherhood, all from the basement. From Trump's so-called "Liberation Day" of tariffs to secret WhatsApp groups planning military strikes, this episode examines how America’s trade war is about identity, masculinity, and a long-festering grudge against Europe. With a history lesson on Smoot-Hawley, Reaganomics, and the ghost of Arthur Laffer, we ask: if America is only barely exposed to global trade, why the war on Europe? And is this all just economic policy reimagined as culture war th
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People commonly think of time as a fixed, linear, objective structure. But our own experiences belie this belief. We’ve all been in situations where time has seemed to drag on or speed up, and there are even whole periods of our lives that seem to have gone by slower or faster.
As my guest Steve Taylor will explain, time is a lot more fluid and moldable than we often recognize. Steve is a psychologist and the author of Time Expansion Experiences: The Psychology of Time Perception and the Illusion of Linear Time. Today on the show, he unpacks the four laws of psychological time. He discusses the theories as to why time speeds up as we get older and what factors slow down and speed up time. We delve into the way time particularly expands in accidents and emergencies, giving people the ability to take life-saving measures. And we discuss why some people are more likely to have time expansion experiences than others, and what you can do to slow down time and make your life feel longer as a result.
Resources Related to the PodcastAoM Article: Be a Time Wizard — How to Slow Down and Speed Up TimeAoM Article: More Footage — Take the One-Month “Do Something New Every Day” ChallengeConnect With Steve TaylorSteve’s website -
In Episode 15 of the Ask About Wealth podcast, we welcome Kevin Canning to dive into the world of private investments tailored for high-net-worth individuals.
This episode explores:
Private vs. Public Markets: Understanding the advantages and unique opportunities in private investments.EIS Funds Explained: How Enterprise Investment Schemes (EIS) offer significant tax relief and diversify risk across businesses.Balancing Risk and Return: The importance of promoter "skin in the game" and real estate-backed investments in mitigating risk.Tax-Efficient Strategies: From 50% tax relief with EIS funds to leveraging 12.5% corporate tax rates for lending businesses.Investor Due Diligence: Why working with regulated advisors ensures better oversight and investor protection.This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in tax-advantaged investment options beyond the mainstream.
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In this episode of the Ask About Wealth podcast, we sit down with Johnnie Wilkinson, CEO of Greenman Group, to explore the fascinating world of supermarket real estate investments in Germany. Discover how long-term leases, inflation-linked rents, and sustainable energy innovations create reliable income streams for investors.
Johnny shares the origins of Greenman, the strategic importance of Germany’s retail market, and the company’s move toward net-zero targets. We also discuss the rise of ELTIF 2.0 and what it means for everyday investors in the years ahead.
Key Takeaways:
Why supermarket real estate offers unique, stable returnsGreenman’s sustainability initiatives and future-proofing assetsHow ELTIF 2.0 is changing investment access across EuropeYou can connect with Greenman here:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/greenman-open/
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In this episode of the Ask About Wealth podcast, we discuss Ireland’s biggest financial taboo, planning for death and inheritance tax. Learn how forward planning can minimise tax liabilities, avoid family conflicts, and ensure your wealth passes smoothly to the next generation.
Key Takeaways:
🔹 Why open discussions about inheritance planning are essential.
🔹 Ireland’s inheritance tax thresholds
🔹 Strategies to minimise tax, including using familial allowances and special exemptions.
🔹 The role of insurance in covering inheritance tax liabilities.
🔹 Importance of legal planning, appointing unbiased executors, and itemising assets.
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In Episode 14 of the Ask About Wealth podcast, we explore the surprising ways psychology can influence financial success with psychologist and clinical hypnotherapist Jason O'Callaghan, founder of d4clinic.ie. Together, we uncover insights into the connection between mindset and money,
including:
The Power of Writing It Down: How putting financial goals on paper can double your chances of success.Accountability in Action: Why surrounding yourself with the right people can make or break your financial plans.Turning Fear Into Fuel: Overcoming anxiety and rewiring your mindset to embrace calculated financial risks.Habits That Drive Wealth: Building daily disciplines to stay focused and committed to your goals.Lessons from the Successful: What high achievers and entrepreneurs get right about managing money and mindset.This episode is packed with actionable advice and psychological strategies to help you master your finances.
You can get in Contact with Jason here:
Website: https://www.d4clinic.ie/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hypnotist_jason_ocallaghan/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jasonthehypnotist
Thanks for listening to this week's episode and make sure to tune in again next week for more actionable insights to help you build and preserve your wealth.
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In this episode, we sit down with Karl Rogers, Chief Investment Officer at Elkstone, to discuss the private markets and why high-net-worth investors are shifting their portfolios beyond traditional public investments.
🔹 What are private markets, and why do they matter?
🔹 How family offices allocate wealth to private investments
🔹 The advantages of real estate, venture capital, and private credit
🔹 How private markets can offer greater control, diversification, and potential returns
If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or investor looking to move beyond off-the-shelf financial products, this episode is for you. Discover how the wealthiest investors build their portfolios and how you can too.
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🎙️ Weekly Wealth Bites by Ask About Wealth is a short series within the Ask About Wealth Podcast with the aim to help you gain valuable insight into one wealth creation tactic or fundamental principle each week. With the goal to educate you on your journey to wealth creation.
This week, we're diving into one of the most powerful tools for wealth accumulation, your pension. Whether you're an employee or a business owner, the tax advantages and investment opportunities these pensions offer can be transformative.
Key Topics Covered:
The Power of Tax-Free Transfers: Discover how company pensions allow businesses to transfer funds into retirement vehicles tax-freeRisk Mitigation for Business Owners: Learn why company-sponsored pensions protect wealth from creditorsOff-the-Shelf vs. Self-Administered Pensions: Learn the differenceInvestment Opportunities in Self-Administered Funds: Explore how self-administered pensions can invest broadlyThe Pride and Possession Rule: Understand the limitations imposed by revenueThis episode is for entrepreneurs, high-income earners, and anyone seeking to leverage tax and investment strategies to grow their retirement wealth.
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In this episode, we break down the four biggest financial mistakes high-income earners make—and why most people never achieve financial freedom. If you're serious about building wealth, avoiding these pitfalls is non-negotiable.
If you’re ready to take control of your financial future, avoid these mistakes, and start building serious wealth, this episode is a must-listen.
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In this episode of Ask About Wealth, we break down the essentials of mortgages to help you maximize savings and build long-term wealth. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, experienced homeowner, or exploring equity release, we’ve got you covered.
Unlocking Savings: How shopping around can save you thousands on interest.Smart Borrowing: Using competition to negotiate better mortgage rates.Equity Release: Leveraging home equity to create new streams of wealth.The Power of Switching: Why reviewing your mortgage regularly pays off.Choosing the Right Broker: Key questions to ensure unbiased, whole-market advice.Tune in and empower yourself to take control of your mortgage and your financial future.
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In this episode of the Ask About Wealth podcast we deep dive into the mortgage market. With interest rates shifting, supply still a major issue, and new mortgage products on the market, this episode is packed with actionable insights.
Whether you’re looking to buy your first home, release equity, or simply make smarter financial moves, this discussion will help you navigate the property landscape with confidence.
Key Takeaways:
🔹 The latest on interest rates, new lenders, and shifting banking policies.
🔹 How Mortgage Approval Really Works
🔹 How existing rental payments prove repayment capacity.
🔹 Government Schemes for Buyers
🔹 Equity Release Explained
If you’re in the market for a mortgage or planning a property investment, don’t miss this one.
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What do DIY stores, French financial bubbles, and Elon Musk have in common? Kicking off with a detour into The Pope’s Children and the perils of being a DIY impostor, we quickly shift gears to the real story: the Trump Dump. As financial markets recoil from the chaos of MAGA economics, we dive into history for a striking parallel: John Law, the 18th-century financial mastermind who convinced France to bet everything on his wild vision of a new economic order. Law promised a dazzling future, just as Musk does today, but his empire of speculation collapsed, taking the French monarchy down with it. What happens when the richest man in the world gets inside the head of a leader hungry for power? Are Trump and Musk unwittingly following the script of Law and the Duke of Orléans? Are we on the brink of a modern-day financial reckoning? With markets tanking, Bitcoin crumbling, and the spectre of stagflation looming, we explore the dangerous dance between speculative hype and economic reality. Will history repeat itself, first as tragedy, then as farce? Buckle up.
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When we first went to meet Carrie Jade Williams in 2021, we were blown away by her strength, her vision, her determination and her untold story. She was a young woman on a pioneering journey, not only to help herself, but to help others. We wanted to help her tell her story, from the inside out. But then we slowly began to realise that all was not as it seems and we were becoming a pawn in her game… (Ep1/6)
Credits: The Real Carrie Jade is written, reported and produced by Ronan Kelly. Narrated by Justine Stafford. Original music soundtrack by Fergal O'Connor. Sound designer is Ruth Kennington and the executive producer is Liam O’Brien. Production assistance by Nicoline Greer. Legal advice from Darren Lynch and Deirdre Ann Kelly. Marketing and promotions are by Maria Buckley, Amy O'Driscoll and Fiona Burke. Press and Publicity by Jilly McDonough. The designer is Niamh McKeown. Audio Product Support by Nigel Wheatley. Additional online editorial content by Anna Joyce. Contact us [email protected] Episodes released weekly, each Friday.
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Pornography is more prevalent and accessible than ever before, yet its effects on relationships, mental health, and human development aren't popularly well understood. Discussions on the topic are often engaged in from an emotional or religious point of view; less typical is a discussion of pornography from an empirical frame.
My guest today, Dr. Brian Willoughby, a social scientist who has spent the past 15 years studying porn's impacts, will unpack what the research actually says about how it affects personal well-being, relationship satisfaction, and sexual expectations. We discuss the latest data on porn use across different demographics, how porn impacts religious versus non-religious populations differently, and how exposure affects kids. Brian shares whether using porn causes erectile dysfunction and depression, what parents should know about talking to their kids about porn, the main risk of porn that's typically under-discussed, and more.
Resources Related to the PodcastAoM's series on porn and how to quit it (also available as an ebook)NYT article that Brian was interviewed for: "It’s Time to Talk About Pornography, Scholars Say"Most People With Addiction Simply Grow Out of ItNYT article: "The Teen Trend of Sexual Choking"Brian's researchConnect With Brian WilloughbyBrian's faculty pageBrian at the Wheatley Institute -
Germany’s latest election has sent shockwaves across Europe. The CDU has reasserted itself, but the far-right AfD continues to gain ground, fuelled by economic anxieties and social media echo chambers. Meanwhile, younger voters are breaking in radical new directions, young men shifting right, young women embracing the far left. With NATO under strain, America’s global leadership in question, and the war in Ukraine forcing Germany to confront its historical reluctance to lead, Berlin is at the heart of an unfolding geopolitical realignment. As German arms manufacturers see their stock prices soar, the Bundeswehr prepares to fill the security vacuum left by the U.S. withdrawal from Europe. Will Germany finally embrace its role as the continent’s dominant power, or is it doomed to remain an economic giant but a political pygmy? Historian Katja Hoyer joins us to break down the election results, the shifting tides of power in Berlin, and what it all means for the future of the European project. Is this the moment Germany finally steps up, or is Europe heading for a deeper divide?
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The idea for the Art of Manliness came to me 17 years ago as I was standing in the magazine section of a Borders bookstore. As inspiration struck, I took my Moleskine out of my pocket and jotted down some notes, like potential names — I considered things like “The Manly Arts” before settling on “The Art of Manliness” — categories of content, and initial article ideas. Almost two decades later, the fruits of those notebook jottings are still bearing out.
That’s the power of a pocket pad’s possibilities, something Roland Allen explores in The Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper. Today on the show, Roland traces the fascinating history of notebooks and how they went from a business technology for accounting to a creative technology for artists. We talk about how famous figures from Leonardo da Vinci to Theodore Roosevelt used notebooks, the different forms notebooks have taken from the Italian zibaldone to the friendship book to the modern bullet journal, and why keeping a personal diary has fallen out of favor. Along the way, we discuss ways you can fruitfully use notebooks today, and why, even in our digital age, they remain an irreplaceable tool for thinking and creativity.
Resources Related to the PodcastAoM Article: 100 Ways to Use Your Pocket NotebookAoM Article: The Manly Tradition of the Pocket NotebookAoM Article: The Pocket Notebooks of 20 Famous MenAoM Podcast #194: The Field Notes of Theodore RooseveltAoM Article: The Right and Wrong Way to JournalAoM Article: Finally Understand How to Keep a Bullet JournalLeonardo da Vinci’s notebooksCharles Darwin’s notebooksJohn Locke’s Method for Commonplace BooksConnect With Roland AllenRoland’s website - Visa fler
