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Investor Insights: The Current Market Mania (Ep. 30)

Investor Insights: The Current Market Mania (Ep. 30)

In a time where technology and artificial intelligence are rapidly transforming various sectors, the financial market is witnessing a significant influx of tech and AI investments. 

For investors and those in the financial sector, understanding how tech advancements affect the market and their impacts is key.

This week on Harnessing Your Wealth, Shaun and Cade Peterson ask Billy Peterson about the current tech and AI market frenzy, discussing whether it’s a bubble or a sustainable trend. They explore the strategy of inaction and the power of patience in investment. The conversation also covers the impact of AI, Bitcoin, the effects of election-year politics on investments, and the evolution of the financial services industry.

Together, they discuss: 

  • Experiences during the tech bubble, the frenzy around IPOs, and the subsequent market collapse
  • Parallels between the tech bubble era and the current AI and tech boom
  • The contradictions in perceiving crypto and Bitcoin as both a currency and an investment
  • The impact of the “magnificent seven” companies on the S&P 500 returns
  • Market performance during election years and the factors that influence market returns
  • The impact of media on public perception
  • A comparison of past manual trade operations with current technology-driven market operations and the value of long-term planning
  • And more!

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From the Racetrack to Business Owner with Kip Didericksen (Ep. 19)

From the Racetrack to Business Owner with Kip Didericksen (Ep. 19)

Few journeys are as exhilarating and transformative as those of a jockey.

The rush of adrenaline during races and the intricate partnership between humans and horses all come together to tell a story of talent, perseverance, and passion.

In this episode, Kip Didericksen, a renowned former jockey shares his journey from the race tracks to being a business owner, highlighting how the value of hard work and strategy contributed to his success. He also talks about memorable horses and people, and the races that taught him valuable lessons. 

Kip discusses: 

  • His childhood as a member of a racehorse family and how he idolized jockeys
  • The talent level and competition among jockeys at Los Alamitos
  • His standout horses and the trainers who supported him
  • A look back at his most successful season when he was the leading rider and won multiple races
  • His experience of being treated poorly by a fellow jockey and how it motivated him to always help others
  • And more!

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