Finding Waves to Ride – Business Brain 616

Business Brain episode 616 covers a variety of topics related to business strategies, financial efficiency, and personal development. Hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean discuss leveraging business expenses for tax benefits, particularly when planning trips. Dave mentions his travel plans to NAMM and Mexico as business-related deductions. Shannon shares how he and his wife booked a nearly free luxury vacation using reward points, emphasizing the importance of using credit card rewards strategically.

They dive into the concept of “riding the wave” in business, using Apple as an example of a company that overcame struggles to become dominant. They also discuss the dot-com boom and bust, explaining how understanding market fluctuations allows businesses to capitalize on downturns, such as acquiring liquidation inventory from failed companies.

Another key topic is the advantages of different life stages in business. They explore how youthful ambition attracts opportunities while experience and wisdom later in life provide credibility and strategic insight. They highlight the importance of adapting business strategies to one’s age and stage in life.

The episode concludes with a call for listener feedback, reviews, and engagement to help grow the Business Brain community.

• 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #616 for Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025
  • January 22nd: Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day
• 00:01:30 Planning your company’s annual meeting
  • Annual meeting tax writeoff
• 00:02:50 Finding success riding the waves and trends
  • Apple Death Knell Counter
  • Dotcom boom…and dotcom bust!
  • Webvan Auctions
• 00:12:33 SPONSOR: Shopify – For anyone to sell anywhere, sign up for a one-dollar-per month trial period at Shopify.com/BusinessBrain and upgrade your selling today!
• 00:13:54 Trip using points
  • 705,000 Bonvoy Points
  • 120,000 JetBlue Points
  • $281.34 in cash
  • Bonvoy AmEx
• 00:19:46 A question: Do you like spreadsheets?
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• 00:21:07 Business Brain 616 Outtro
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