The Kuderna Podcast

Eric Yaverbaum is the CEO of Ericho Communications.   He is a public relations expert with over 41 years in the industry. His clients have spanned politicians, celebrities, and coporations including Sony, Domino's, H&M, IKEA, and more.  Eric is the bestselling author of PR for Dummies  – as well as six other titles, including  Leadership Secrets of the World's Most Successful CEOs , which sold ove...

Tom Siomades, CFA is the Chief Investment Officer of AE Wealth Management. Previously, Tom was the Managing Director of Hartford Funds, overseeing more than $100 billion of assets under management. He is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and earned a master's degree from Webster University. We pick apart the global economy, including inflation, investment philosophies,...

The Federal Reserve conducts annual stress tests on the American banking system. As economists debate the possibility of a recession in 2023, learn about this year's test results on the ability of banks to withstand a severe downturn. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the cu...

Raising interest rates have hammered both the stock market and bond market in 2022.  However painful the path to higher rates may be, it does present new opportunities.  Host and Certified Financail Planner, Bryan Kuderna, compares three popular products for conservative investors-- Fixed Annuities, CDs, and Treasuries. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firm...

Gregg Stebben has been a journalist for Forbes, Esquire, Men's Health, and more.  He has conducted over 15,000 interviews with newsmakers and politicians including Presidents Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev. Gregg is also the author of over 20 books including his new release, "Does Putin Have to Die?: The Story of How Russia Becomes a Dem...

There have been ten recessions since the S&P500 was created.  Bryan Kuderna analyzes the current economy, the Fed response to inflation, and how the stock market has historically performed in similar periods. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the spea...

Frank O'Connell went from working on a farm as a young boy to becoming the President and CEO of Reebok, HBO, Indian Motorcycle, Skybox International and other iconic brands.  Diving into Frank's 50+ years of business experience, we discuss the risk-taking attitude needed to be successful.  Check out his new book-- Jump First, Think Fast. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speak...

Ferol Vernon is the Co-Founder and COO of Written Word Media, a tech-enabled platform connecting authors to millions of readers.  Vernon has an MBA from Duke University and since 2009 has been using software to empower Creatives.  His entrepreneurial journey includes helping lead startups like ReverbNation to founding Written Word in 2014 with his wife, Ricci Wolman. This podcast is for informatio...

Jay Jung is the founder of Embarc Advisors.  His experience in strategic finance includes serving as Investment Banking Vice President at Goldman Sachs, Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, and an MBA from Wharton.  He has completed over $50 billion in transactions including marquee transactions such as the sale of Yahoo, the sale of MuleSoft and the sale of SanDisk.  We discuss startups, rai...

Hugh McTavish is running for governor of Minnesota.  McTavish is a biochemist and immunologist with a PhD and law degree from the University of Minnesota.  He is committed to governing with the goal of happiness with his innovative proposal-- Jury Democracy. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This...

Doris Dike is a healthcare attorney from Frisco, TX.  She previously served as general counsel for a local hospital before starting her own firm Dike Law Group, where she helps healthcare professionals become entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs become healthcare professionals. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or...

Matt Becker began his career helping shape national public policy and politics.  He worked in the US House of Representatives and served in the administration of President George W. Bush.  He was the Deputy Chief of Staff and White House Liaison for the US Small Business Administration (SBA).  Matt now owns two PrideStaff franchises, where he helps connect employees and employers amid a tight labo...

Martha is the President and Co-founder of the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts , NARSSA.  Martha is the author of numerous Social Security white papers and teaches finance and tax professionals across the country the ins and outs of social security.  This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS...

Yoni Mazor is the Chief Growth Officer and Co-founder of Getida.  Getida is one of the world's fasting growing E-Commerce companies, auditing billions of dollars of Amazon transactions daily.  We discuss everything from how Amazon makes money, what happens to all of your data, and how inflation and supply chain issues are impacting the economy today and in years to come. This podcast is for inform...

Cooper Anderson is the CFO of Florence Healthcare.  Cooper previously worked on Wall Street, creating Exchange Traded Funds, before consulting in healthcare and technology.  We discuss the eClinical Software industry and the booming business behind testing new drugs. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardi...

Christopher Volk has taken three Real Estate Investment Trusts public, two of which he co-founded.  The most recent is STORE Capital at which he served as CEO (ticker STOR on the NYSE).  In 2019 Chris won EY's Entrepreneur of the Year award.  He's a frequent university lecturer and visiting professor at Cornell.  His new book, "The Value Equation", reveals how to start and fund a business and how...

Scott Harkey is the President of OH Partners.  One of the largest, most-decorated advertising agencies in the nation, OH has led marketing campaigns for Walt Disney, AirBnB, the NBA, and more. Scott's work has landed him on the Arizona Republic's '35 Under 35 Entrepreneurs', the Phoenix Business Journal's '40 Under 40' lists, and voted "Ad Person Of The Year" by the American Advertising Federation...

On May 4, 2022, Jerome Powell announced the Fed's 0.5% rate hike.  We discuss the cause and effect on inflation, markets, economy, and more. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries...

In this episode Bryan Kuderna discusses the economics of energy and gasoline.  He covers the war in Ukraine, sanctions against Russia, a history of oil embargoes, and the role gas plays in inflation.  This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but...

Shaun Greer is the Vice President of Real Estate & Strategic Growth for Vacasa, the premier vacation home management company serving over 3 million guests annually. We cover the future of real estate, particularly the growing vacation rental industry, what to think about before buying a second home, and the best markets for vacation rentals. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest s...

Ginni Saraswati hosts The Ginni Show and is the founder of Ginni Media and the Podcast Accelerator.  She has been a finalist for the Australian Podcast Awards- comedy category, Broadcaster of The Year at Australian LGBTI Awards, amongst other accolades.  Ginni Media is a podcast production company working with Fortune 500 companies and some of the world's most listened to shows. This podcast is fo...

A summary of 2021's biggest financial stories- the stock market, inflation, real estate, and stimulus.  We look at how trends that began in 2020 as a reaction to coronavirus play out and what they hold for 2022. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the s...

Eric Dahan, CEO & Co-Founder of Open Influence, is the leading authority in the influencer marketing space. He is a Forbes and Inc. 30 Under 30 recipient.  Eric has successfully piloted Open Influence's global expansion throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. He's worked with over a thousand of the world's largest advertisers including: Disney, Google, Amazon, Facebook, Coca-Cola, and more...

Michael Abboud is the Founder and CEO of TetherView.  He is an industry expert on cybersecurity, digital compliance, and the Cloud.  He is a consultant to Columbia University's Center for Technology Management.  Our conversation addresses ransomware, cyber attacks, computer literacy for youth, and the future of financial technology. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers a...

Jared Bibler is the author of the new book, ICELAND's SECRET:  The Untold Story of The World's Biggest Con.  Bibler is a graduate of MIT, who began his career as a software engineer.  He eventually made his way to Wall Street as a consultant before moving to Iceland to support the Icelandic pension funds' foreign investments as a Charted Financial Analyst or CFA. He was subsequently hired to head...