Business Sense (BS) with Brad

On this episode I interview Johnson City, TN mayor Joe Wise about population growth, business development, infrastructure, taxes, and running for office in an era of misinformation. If you hear a random creaking noise it's my chair as I'm reaching for coffee. 

On this episode I interview Dr. Trini Rangel, Professor of Exercise Science, regarding the usefulness of the Body Mass Index. If you are trying to maintain a healthy weight, either for personal reasons or to reduce life insurance/health care premiums, trying to fit into a "healthy" BMI range can be frustrating. Is the BMI outdated and bogus? Find out on this episode. 

On this episode I welcome chiropractor Dr. Drew Cradic. Dr. Drew runs a successful practice but has chosen to keep it at its current size due to the diseconomies of scale that would persist if he expanded. His side business, Southeast Flooring Direct, is the perfect solution to keep his margins, reduce stress, and minimize business risk. 

In this episode, SlaughterHawk Photography discusses how to grow an audience organically on social media. We discuss the Facebook advertising algorithm, TikTok, Reddit, and Redbubble, as well as his quest to increase awareness of indigenous culture. 

On this episode I invited Dr. Campbell (aka The Crypto King), Professor of Economics, back to kick off Season 2. We talk about what NFTs actually are, the blockchain, crypto, inflation, Coinbase, and so much more! 

On this episode I welcome Action VFX CEO and Founder, Rodolphe (Ro) Pierre-Louis, to talk about "The Law of the Lid." Ro's work has been used in The Call of Duty, Marvel movies, Netflix shows and beyond! He also helps mentor up-and-coming entrepreneurs via Founder's Forge, a nonprofit in E. Tennessee. Regarding the Law of the Lid, John C. Maxwell introduced this principle in his bestseller "The 21...

On this episode, I interview Samuel Bratton, Asst. Manager of Business Development for Rubbermaid Commercial Products. Samuel is also co-host of the "Do You Know the Mob?" podcast. We discuss how COVID has presented new challenges to those working in B2B selling, supply chain related issues, and modern software used in the sales industry. 

*Note - This episode was previously released on November 30, 2021, but due to a tech error, is being reposted on Feb 27, 2022.  On this episode I interview Olympic Bronze Medalist Megan Jastrab. Megan raced for Team USA in both the Women's Team Pursuit and Madison at the Tokyo Olympics. We discuss her Olympic experience, what it is like to ride for a professional team (Team DSM), and conclude...

On this episode I interview Dr. Ron Kastens, a certified Enneagram coach, regarding the validity and increasing popularity of this self-assessment tool. How can it be used in business, did it originate from the occult, and is it comparable to Myers Briggs? Find out in this episode! 

On this episode I interview Tom Morton, Vice President of Global Supply Chain and Quality at Eastman Chemical Company, regarding the various drivers impacting the global supply chain. We cover a wide range of topics including current events, the strategic and quality control tools used to assess and minimize risk, the skills business students need to work in supply chain and related fields today,...

In this episode, I am interviewed by the Cadillac (MI) Area Chamber of Commerce. We discuss labor participation, employee morale, and even some Abraham Maslow!

On this episode I interview Dr. Kristal Dove, Professor of economics, finance, and Int'l business, regarding the ethics of cryptocurrency investing. *Note, in the interview I said the stock market has gone up 10% in 100 years....I meant roughly 10% annually.

I will conclude this two part series by describing Ayn's version of capitalism, the impact it would have on businesses, and her opposition to the Civil Rights Act of 1964. 

I will talk about why Ayn Rand, a major influencer on Libertarian ideas and business today, had issues with universities, republicans, democrats, and people of faith in the 1970s and beyond. She also detested philosophers Kant, Bentham, Plato, and Nietzsche. Her ethical philosophy, "Objectivism," will be briefly unpacked. In Part II, I plan on discussing her influence specifically on economics, po...

In this episode I interview Dr. Lori Mills, Professor of Psychology, regarding Dale Carnegie's classic 1936 work: "How to Win Friends and Influence People." This book has sold well over 30 million copies and classes based on it are taught all over the world. We talk about some of the more controversial suggestions from the book from a psychological perspective. Are influencing and manipulating rel...

In this episode I discuss the purpose of the MBA degree, address common criticisms, and describe the MBA's future. 

In this episode I interview Dr. David Campbell to discuss the impact that cryptocurrency has on the modern economy. Dr. Campbell unpacks what cryptocurrency is as well as how to mine and buy shares of this mysterious "currency."