Unqualified Advice

Hello dear show notes readers! Welcome to another episode of Unqualified Advice. We recorded this one on Inauguration Day, so a few viewpoints have already been proven wildly-off or dead-on. We hit a lot of topics this week, as we catch up on our recent podcast addiction ( The Telepathy Tapes ) and what *it all means, man!* If you're a fan of sci-fi or an opponent of generational bashing, this one...

Hello my dear show notes readers, Welcome back for another episode advice. This one starts of personal for me as I explain how I've been getting into lifting weights. In the process, life reminded me of the old adage "experience is what you get, when you don't get what you want." In short, I try to be as honest with myself and you as I can about hitting the bit 4-0 and making some important life d...

Hello, Show Notes Readers We find ourselves neck-deep in a discussion about stated versus revealed preferences for the half of the show, as I take us on a trip down memory lane after doing my Christmas shopping. Nostalgia alert! Dan explains his theory on capital flight and we come to the realization that 80s dystopic downtowns were symptoms and not causes of previous preference shifts.  After tha...

Hello my dear show notes readers ! I've missed you so. We took a little longer than expected break this time, because someone recently turned 40 and hit it a little too hard in the fine city of New Orleans. Have you ever been? If not, you really  must go. One night is not enough. Two nights are divine. Three nights are for 30-somethings.  But back to the crux of the matter! This week, we take a lo...

Hello dear show notes readers! Resolutions are for wusses! This week we're goal setting!? Yeah, we're not really sure what the difference is either, but we hope you listen-in and help hold us accountable in the year to come.  Here's a summary of how we want to improve ouselve in 2025: Dan's Goals Embrace Radical Acceptance Improve Quality of Presence Focus Do better at being 'off' Punctuation Do t...

Hello Show Notes Readers! This week, turned into a bit of a bookclub episode. We compare our notes on the start of Sovereign Individual and talk about areas where the authors imaginations hit or missed the mark. The one thing we both agree on, so far: it's a long book. The discussion turns towards the attitudes we've witnessed on the heels of the assassination of Brian Thompson, CEO of United Heal...

Hello show notes readers! This week, Billy Pilgrim is becoming unstuck in time as we talk about how "the daily routine" is simultaneously a blessing and a curse. We explore the importance of marking life's milestones - "punctuations in time" - and how they shape our sense of memory and progress. We ask, "Can carefully curating your media diet help with your sanity?" and dive into the mental toll o...

Hello show notes readers! I hope this episode finds you well. We are dabbling with a weekly release schedule here this quarter and hope you enjoy a little extra content.  This week on Unqualified Advice: Dan flys to Cebu and I drive up the Pacific Coast Highway and we arrive at the same point: Nat Eliason is wrong and The Fourth Turning is nowhere near it's end.  Chapters 00:00 Weather and Reflect...

Hello to the readers of the show notes! This time around, Dan braves Denver traffic to bring us insights from the Smart Marketer conference he attended in October, including a very poignant question from keynote speaker Gabby Bernstein . We ruminate on his takeaways before diving into the challenges behind unit economics and shipping faced by small business owners in today's e-commerce landscape. ...

Hello show notes readers! This time we dive into markets, media, and misinformation. We discuss TSMC's record setting Arizona fab and its impact on semiconductor production, national security, and the Pheonix water market.  I tell Dan why the Schiller PE ratio has been haunting me, as we ponder its historical significance and what today's elevated levels might mean for the economy. Are we due for...

Hello show notes readers! Sorry for the late episode! Someone forgot the difference between November and December when scheduling this one to post. I just tried to give myself sideeye... not sure how effective it was.  In this episode of  Unqualified Advice , we talk about our perspectives on challenges facing men today. We get a bit deep, exploring themes of loneliness, mental health, and the cri...

Hello dear show notes readers! This week, the rubber meets the road—literally! Sean dives into stories from his travels to industrial sites where rubber is produced, giving a glimpse into the gritty reality of this essential material's manufacturing. Meanwhile, Dan shares insights into how he's using AI to streamline operations for his online business, exploring how cutting-edge tools can optimize...

Hello show notes readers! Welcome to another episode of Unqualified Advice. We ask some hard questions this week. Did all high school guidance counselors suck? Should Dan have been a Rabbi? What are the physics of the shaggy dog van from dumb and dumber in a torrential downpour? Listen in as we ponder these important questions, and join us in media res as Sean describes a duh moment he had while r...

Hello show notes reader! It's been one of those 50 hour weeks with 40 hours of meetings. You know what I mean? No, well we talk about it this week, along with dreams of bugging-off to an island somewhere.  In fact, I'm gonna bug-off and turn the rest of these notes over to GPT, while I have a beer: In this episode of Unqualified Advice, Daniel Hatke and Sean Filipow cover a mix of personal anecdot...

Hello dear show notes reader, What makes a toddler brave? How should you think about the scale of massive infrastructure projects and their impact on the surrounding community? What should you consider when dealing with your cranky boss? Are we just getting old?  Tune in as we mull over these questions and more in this episode of Unqualified Advice.  Chapters 00:00 Busy Weeks and Sleep Regression...

Hello Show Notes readers, Since Dan and Sean went to college together, you could imagine they know how to have a few drinks and still have an intelligent converstaion. This week, that hypothesis gets tested with an Unqualified Happy Hour. Perhaps it should be and Overqualified Happy Hour, given the hosts' history.  Listen in as Dan shares a news of a recent embarrasing event, Sean talks about the...

Hello show notes readers, Thanks for tuning into another episode of Unqualified Advice. We went all over the place this time. Here is what you can look forward to in this episode: Chapters 00:00 Olympics and Movie Theater Experiences 08:04 Book Recommendations and Generational Cycles 19:34 The State of the Economy and Interest Rate Cuts 27:53 The Impact of Policy on Inflation and Liquidity 31:18 T...

"Find at least one person who is just really, really good at calling out your bullshit. Cause we all do it." -Daniel Hatke Hello show notes readers, We covered two primary topics in this episode. One intuitively seems to be very important and valuable, Strategy Time . The second has been this Clark Kent's yellow sun, my Personal Board of Directors. Why are they so helpful? Bokonon on the Quest for...

Hello dear listener, This episode was originally recorded in June but it's release was delayed by, we'll say, a bit of weather. Sadly, I need  both internet and power to make the publishing magic happen. Dan and I appreciate your patience. Anyway, onto the show notes! Hearts, Sean   Recommendations Dan recommends Factfulness by Hans Rolling, saying "if you want to feel good about the world that we...

Welcome to another episode of Unqualified Advice. Dan has been off traveling to visit his team in North Carolina, so we're releasing something we had conveniently prepared for such an occasion.    Back in January, we sat down and made a bunch of predictions for things we think are important to the American Economy . Now we are sharing them with you, so you can see how we did.   An Incomplete List...

This week, Sean and Dan breakdown their thoughts on investing actively vs. passively.  00:00 Introduction and Discussion on Investing Preferences 12:46 Passive Investing: Investing in Diversified Portfolios 26:47 Active vs. Passive Investing 27:44 The Benefits of Passive Investing 30:10 The Importance of a Healthy Cash Position 32:18 Active Investing in Specific Industries or Market Opportunities...

Hello! Welcome to Unqualified Advice an entertaining show for entertainment purposes. This week, join us for a pair of episodes meant to help you get to know us and to give us some practicing our interviewing skills. Connect with us on twitter and let us know how we're doing. Good or bad, we want to hear your feedback. Dan: https://twitter.com/danielhatke Sean: https://twitter.com/slowvsm

Hello! Welcome to Unqualified Advice an entertaining show for entertainment purposes. This week, join us for a pair of episodes meant to help you get to know us and to give us some practicing our interviewing skills. Connect with us on twitter and let us know how we're doing. Good or bad, we want to hear your feedback. Dan: https://twitter.com/danielhatke Sean: https://twitter.com/slowvsm    

Hello and welcome to Unqalified Advice. In this episode Dan talks about the challenges and nuances of managing a remote team in the Philippines. We look at the impact of the cost of living on operational decisions.  We reflect on the personal and business challenges that come with entrepreneurship, including maintaining work-life balance and the isolation that can accompany working from home.  Dan...