Prosperity 101 Podcast hosted by Linda J Hansen

"No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy" is a phrase often attributed to the United States Marine Corps.  We salute those in all branches of the military who enter combat on our behalf to protect freedom and defend us against all enemies.  How can we serve others and do this in civilian life? Kevin Nicholson is a battle-tested Marine, business leader, and volunteer President & CEO of No Better Friend Co...

Golf. It ranks high on the list of America's favorite pastimes. The often-elusive goal of sinking the ball in the hole becomes even more challenging when government gets in the way and creates a jungle for the golf course owner.  What is par for the course when it comes to government rules, regulations, and due process?  Business owner and sales expert, Rob McDonald, tells Linda the compelling sto...

What happens when a random conversation with a "man on the street" turns into a thought-provoking podcast interview?  Listen as Linda interviews Jonathan George, a union worker from Wisconsin who was willing to share his thoughts in this very spontaneous interview.  He speaks from the heart and discusses issues that matter to him, his family, and his job. He dispels some potential myths about unio...

What is election integrity? Why does it matter to you? John Fund, National Review columnist and author of  Stealing Elections: How Voter Fraud Threatens Our Democracy  and  Who's Counting?: How Fraudsters and Bureaucrats Put Your Vote at Risk,  discusses with Linda the very real threat voter fraud is to our country. It exists, is proven, and unfortunately, it happens every election cycle.  How can...

In the age of cancel-culture, you may feel like millions of Americans who are looking around in dismay as it seems wrong has become right, up is now down, and words that were perfectly fine a short time ago have now become points of division.  How did we get here? Contrary to some media reports, this has not been caused by one single politician or elected official.  The cause is much deeper. In th...

Recorded between the 2020 Republican & Democrat National Conventions, Tom Pyle, President of The Institute for Energy Research and American Energy Alliance, shares insights regarding energy issues that are important to consider before you vote. L isten as he discusses with Linda the differences in energy policy proposals, and the impact they may have on your life and livelihood. Using California a...

Are you wondering what policies will help our nation's economy recover from the COVID-19 crisis?  Do you understand how different economic ideas will impact you, your family, or your job? What will bring a robust recovery? What could slow progress? How can we improve the economy and protect the health of our citizens? Listen as the highly respected economist, Steve Moore, shares with Linda his rec...

On July 30, 2020, America lost a great leader. Herman Cain. He inspired millions of people around the world with his larger than life personality, signature grin, and common-sense solutions. His love of God, family, and country impacted everything he did, and he taught by example how to erase barriers to achieve success. Linda had the privilege of working with him for twelve years, and in this epi...

Americans love choices. We prefer to choose where we live, work, and play.  So why have we allowed government to limit our choices for K-12 education? Why does that matter to you, your family, your employer, and our country?  What choices should be made in the age of COVID-19? Listen as Scott Jensen, Senior Strategist at the American Federation for Children, shares with Linda the high-stakes impac...

With an extensive background in politics, public affairs, education, and business, Todd Kruse offers unique perspectives on the connections between policy and paychecks.  Todd shares with Linda his thoughts on the topics of workforce development, employee training, government affairs, regulatory and tax issues, and more.  Based on his experiences, what does he ask of elected officials? To first, d...

The power of the entrepreneur should never be underestimated! Listen as Steve Grubbs, Founder and CEO at VictoryXR and ChalkBites, shares his exciting journey into the world of virtual reality (VR) education for children and adults.  Whether training in the workplace or educating in the home or school, virtual reality allows one to go back in history, learn a new skill, or visit a new place – and...

Corina Morga is a Native American and Hispanic woman who owns and operates C. R. Services, a successful business in the construction industry. She is also the founder of BmoreLatina, a non-profit organization that helps promote economic independence and empowerment for women and children through understanding how to navigate paths to success and to appreciate the understanding of American Exceptio...

How can a minute of your time save our country? Eric Anton is a highly respected commercial real estate broker in New York City who has seen the rise and fall of the city over many years.  He describes the impact of leadership – good and bad – on the city, the state, and our country. Listen to hear his perspectives on how those examples can guide us as we lead in our businesses, families, and comm...

Yesterday.  We cannot change it or erase it.  We can choose to learn from it to become better or we can ignore lessons of the past and be doomed to repeat them. History can illuminate our path forward and we do not need to dream of - or try to create - a better yesterday in order to make a better tomorrow. With his classic wit and wisdom, Herman Cain discusses with Linda lessons from the past that...

Canada. Our neighbor to the north. What can we learn from them? What are the similarities and differences between our two countries?  Are they fighting the same cultural battles we are facing in the USA? Why does it matter? Listen as Linda interviews Aaron Gunn, one of Canada's most listened to conservative voices. Aaron is an independent advocate for taxpayers and common sense and was the Founder...

Economic policies   affect us all – not just the billionaires! America's markets offer a unique opportunity to build financial security. However, equal opportunity does not guarantee equal outcomes.  How can we expand our awareness to make wise choices and grow our own prosperity? Listen as Linda interviews Clara Del Villar, a successful minority executive, former investment manager, entrepreneur,...

What's your "why" – the motivation behind your decisions? What's the "why" for your employees? What motivates them to come to work each day? Finding alignment between shared values and financial decisions is essential to business success, but it is even more important during challenging seasons that are full of unknowns. What should you consider as the economy rebounds? How can you communicate wit...

How can we rebound? To go from a booming economy and record sales to a sudden, unexpected stop has caused businesses, and the people they employ, to suffer. Mike Whalen is Founder, President, and CEO of The Heart of America Group, a large hospitality, retail, and development company with restaurants, hotels, and shops throughout the Midwest. The Machine Shed, Thunder Bay Grille, and Wildwood Lodge...

In this episode, recorded on Memorial Day 2020, Linda honors the fallen and pays tribute to those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.  While this holiday will be remembered as the one without parades or large public gatherings due to the unprecedented pandemic caused by the invisible enemy of the coronavirus, we can – and should – still pause to honor those who gave their lives...

Have you ever thought about how economic or regulatory polices affect your health? Dr. Ingo Mahn is a freedom-loving dentist who specializes in integrative and biological dentistry.  What is that, you may ask?  Listen to hear his interesting journey into integrative health, his insights about the state of our country – especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and to learn tips for improving y...

How do we unleash prosperity to bring our nation's economy back to pre-pandemic levels and beyond? How do we re-create the conditions that allowed for record prosperity and growth prior to the COVID-19 crisis? In this episode, Linda interviews well-known economist, Stephen (Steve) Moore, as he shares his recommendations for rejuvenating the economy while protecting the health of American citizens....

Life is full of uncertainties.  Lost lives, lost incomes, and a lost sense of security have caused us all to grieve as we struggle to adapt to a global pandemic.  Even Olympians are affected as the 2020 Summer Olympic Games have been postponed to 2021.  How do we guard our prosperity in such tumultuous times? How do we cope when life ushers in unexpected heartbreak and change? In this episode, Lin...

Do you expect lights to turn on when you flip the switch, gas stations to have enough fuel to fill your tank, fresh water to run from your faucets, and grocery stores to have the food you need?  If so, you will want to listen as Linda interviews Tom Pyle, President of the Institute for Energy Research (IER) and the American Energy Alliance (AEA).   You will discover the importance of energy polici...

T his timely episode was recorded in March of 2020 amidst social distancing, quarantines, and the war against the coronavirus (COVID-19). Businesses large and small are heeding the call to help our country at this critical time. New technologies and supply chains are emerging as a result of this crisis, and our free enterprise system encourages and allows the private sector to rise and meet challe...

In this episode, Linda interviews David Lunt, President & CEO of Scottsdale Plaza Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona.  The sprawling, luxurious resort is one of very few in the country to still be independently owned and operated, apart from any corporate entity or company flag.  This independence provides unique perspectives on the role of government, the responsibilities of business owners, and the i...