Common Denominator with Moshe Popack

Today we’re breaking down HJR 203, a proposal that could eliminate city and county property taxes for Florida homesteaded homeowners starting in 2027 — potentially cutting tax bills in half. But there’s a catch. State economists project a $14.8 billion annual gap in local budgets, which fund police, fire departments, roads, and public services. So the real question is: will homeowners see true rel...

What does it actually take to live as your authentic self — especially when it costs you friendships, comfort, and approval? In this episode of Common Denominator, I sit down with Kayla Schreibstein for a deeply honest conversation about identity, courage, belonging, and what it means to stand for who you are when it would be easier to blend in. Kayla shares her journey growing up disconnected fro...

What would you do if you lost your job, faced a massive lawsuit, and risked losing everything you built? In this solo episode of Common Denominator, I open up about one of the hardest moments of my life — being hit with a major judgment right after I started making money again. It could have set us back emotionally for a decade. Instead, my wife and I made a decision: we would pay it… and move on....

What actually separates people who say they want hard things from those who follow through for years? In this episode of Common Denominator, I sit down with endurance athlete Mark Dowdle for a deep conversation on discipline, faith, suffering, and what it really takes to do difficult things over long periods of time. Mark shares where his mindset comes from, why consistency—not motivation—is the r...

In this episode of Common Denominator, I share two powerful biblical lessons that completely shaped how I think about wealth, business, and personal growth. Growing up, the stories of Abraham and Nachshon stood out to me. Abraham left everything familiar and walked into the unknown. Nachshon stepped into the sea before it split. Both stories teach the same lesson: if you follow the crowd, you’ll g...

What happens when fear—not ignorance—keeps people from building wealth? Tax expert and author Hannah Cole unpacks the real reasons so many people feel paralyzed around money, taxes, and financial decisions. We discuss how cultural conditioning and lack of education make taxes feel intimidating—especially for women and first-time founders—and why the system is often more flexible than people think....

In this episode of Common Denominator, I break down one of the most extraordinary leadership stories of our time: Jensen Huang and NVIDIA. Over the last 36 months, NVIDIA has added roughly $100 billion in market cap per month, growing from a $300 billion company to nearly $4.5 trillion. But numbers like that don’t happen by accident. They’re the result of leadership. In this episode, I explore wha...

What separates people who last from those who fade out? 14-year NFL veteran Kelvin Beachum joins me for a wide-ranging conversation about longevity, discipline, faith, and what it really takes to keep showing up when motivation fades. Kelvin reflects on the principles that have shaped his life on and off the field — from growing up in a small Texas town to becoming one of the longest-tenured offen...

What happens when you realize your children’s mistakes aren’t yours to fix? I recently found myself in an emotional parenting moment — a serious conversation with my two oldest children, ages 18 and 19, that stayed with me long after it ended. As a father, I thought I was being firm, even harsh… but what I really uncovered was one of the hardest truths of fatherhood: You can love your children dee...

What separates the companies that win from the ones that quietly fade away? Nicolas Darveau-Garneau — former Google Chief Evangelist, multi-time founder, angel investor, and author — joins me to unpack what he’s learned after advising over 1,000 CEOs and investing in more than 25 companies. Nicolas breaks down why product-market fit is everything, why most founders misunderstand who their best cus...

Most people don’t have a money problem — they have a thinking problem. In this episode of Common Denominator, I sit down with economist Laurence Kotlikoff – Boston University professor and creator of MaxiFi financial planning –  to unpack the biggest lie we tell ourselves about our financial lives: that we don’t need to look… and it’ll all work out. Laurence explains why so many of us avoid our nu...

In this solo episode of Common Denominator, I speak honestly—without tiptoeing, without trying to provoke, and without apologizing for having values. I believe in morality. I believe in freedom. And I don’t believe those things are supposed to be at odds with each other. Somewhere along the way, “live and let live” started to mean staying silent, hiding your beliefs, or walking on eggshells to avo...

What happens when life shatters — and there’s no roadmap for putting it back together? Theo Boyd, author, grief educator, and host of the Think Theo podcast, joins me to explore grief not as something to “get over,” but as something we learn to live with. Theo shares her personal story of devastating loss — the tragic accident that took her mother’s life, followed years later by her father’s suici...

A behind-the-scenes look at our brand-new custom-built podcast studio in Miami Beach, Florida. Introducing The Chat Room.  See the vision, design, and creative workflow behind building a studio that’s made for high-quality podcast production, real conversations, and next-level content.  Book Your Session at The Chat Room: https://thechatroomstudios.com/

What if the goal of life wasn’t comfort, success, or even happiness – but meaning? In this episode of Common Denominator, I sit down with Sanni McCandless Honnold, a life and career coach who helps people design lives rooted in courage, intention, and self-trust. We explore why fear isn’t something to overcome but something to walk alongside, how imposter syndrome is actually a sign of growth, and...

After traveling through Japan, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, and Europe, I came home with a powerful realization: the United States—especially Florida—offers a level of opportunity, freedom, and growth that’s hard to match anywhere else in the world. In this solo episode of Common Denominator, I reflect on what global travel revealed about: - Why economic conservatism can lead to stagnation - How Japan’...

What if you could reduce chronic pain, stress, and tension in just 15 minutes a day—without pills, surgeries, or endless appointments? In this conversation, I sit down with Jason van Blerk, former professional soccer player and co-founder of the Human Garage fascia method. Jason shares why he and his team closed their successful Los Angeles clinic after nearly a decade and shifted to one mission:...

Most renters have no idea they’re overpaying by thousands of dollars a year, and it’s not their fault. The system is designed so you never realize how much leverage you actually have. In this episode, I break down why renters hold the power right now, how to negotiate smarter, and why the current market dynamic is giving tenants the upper hand for the first time in years. But this conversation goe...

What does it really take to reinvent your life, not once, but twice? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Rachel Joy Baribeau, award-winning storyteller, former national sportscaster, and founder of the I’m Changing the Narrative movement, a program that’s reached athletes, prisons, corporations, police departments, and even the NFL. Rachel opens up about the spiritual journey behind her...

What will America look like in the next decade? How will AI reshape the workforce? And what role should universities play as campuses across the country struggle with polarization, antisemitism, and the limits of free expression? In today’s conversation, I sit down with Jeanette Nuñez, President of Florida International University and former Lieutenant Governor of Florida. She shares her journey a...

Most people talk about gratitude like it’s a simple list: family, health, success. But real gratitude, the kind that transforms you, is earned through adversity. Through the hard seasons. Through the moments you weren’t sure you’d make it to the other side. In this episode, I open up about the experiences that shaped my own gratitude: coming to Florida in 2007 with no job and three little kids, bu...

She’s a mom, a lawyer, and a first-time candidate taking on the entrenched politics of Miami Beach - and she’s not backing down. Monique Pardo Pope’s decision to run for Miami Beach Commission was sparked by seeing firsthand the challenges facing her neighborhood, schools, and community. With the December 9 runoff approaching, Monique shares with me her vision for a “Safer • Smarter • Stronger Mia...

Is now really the best time to buy real estate, despite high interest rates and market uncertainty?  I’m not here to sell hype. I’m here to help you think clearly about the data, the incentives, and the long-term logic behind wealth-building. From an upcoming shift in Federal Reserve leadership, to the mathematical reality of what happens when rates drop, to the long-term dynamics of inflation and...

What does it really take to leave Wall Street, take massive risks, and help shape the future of innovation? For Jeff Ransdell, Founding Partner and Managing Director of Fuel Venture Capital and CEO of Maquia Capital, the journey started with $138 billion under management at Merrill Lynch, and a decision to walk away. Since then, he’s invested over $150 million into South Florida startups, helping...

I love diving into projects that excite me—and sometimes they take me to unexpected places. From raising 4,000 happy chickens on our Ocala family farm and producing 20,000 eggs a week, to building a 2,500 sq. ft. content studio in Miami Beach, I’m sharing the passion projects that make life interesting.  Farming wasn’t something I planned—it started as curiosity and quickly grew into a way to supp...