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The AI Skills Gap and the Death of Entry-Level Jobs
Ryan Lufkin of Instructure on the AI skills gap, why entry-level jobs are vanishing, and how certificates and human skills keep workers competitive.
Rethinking Learning: Instructure's Ryan Lufkin on AI
Ryan Lufkin of Instructure joins Ryan Alford to unpack why 70% of workers feel unprepared and how AI is reshaping skills, degrees, and education.
Matt Britton on Generation AI, Coding and Slow CEOs
Matt Britton, author of Generation AI, tells Ryan Alford why AI 10x's creative "stars," why coding and college are at risk, and why speed is the ultimate
D.O.G.E, the American Dream and Google's Russian Fine
Ryan Alford, Chris Hansen and Brianna Hall on Bitcoin's surge past 90K, Musk's new efficiency department, Mattel's packaging fail and the American Dream.
Bill Courtney: Players Win Games, Coaches Win Players
Coach Bill Courtney on the housing deficit, why lumber predicts the economy, building a foundation of character, and An Army of Normal Folks.
Anik Singal on the FTC, Compliance and Brand Building
Anik Singal on building a $40M business, losing it to an FTC investigation, and the five compliance rules every marketer needs to know.
The New Rules of AI and Business: Adapt or Get Left Behind
Ryan Alford and top AI voices break down agents, prompting, trade skills and AI coaching, plus why the gap between adopters and holdouts is widening fast.
Jaime Schwarz on NFTs, Brand Therapy and Co-Creation
The holder of the world's oldest NFT patent explains digital ownership, story baskets, brand therapy and why co-creation beats late-stage consumerism.
Gen Alpha, AI Agents and the End of Prompt Engineering
Matt Britton, author of Generation AI, joins Ryan Alford on how AI agents, robotics and Gen Alpha will reshape work, education and business speed.
Cookieless Ads, Facebook Antitrust and the Bumble Cafe
Ryan Alford and Josh Hill break down Audi Denmark's cookieless test, the tossed Facebook antitrust suits, Bumble's NYC cafe and building brand equity.
Cheapest States, Samsung's Galaxy Ring & TikTok's AI Genie
Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen break down the 15 cheapest US states, Athletic Brewing's $50M raise, Samsung's Galaxy Ring, and the self-checkout reversal.
Sean Michael Crane on Building an Unstoppable Mindset
Sean Michael Crane tells Ryan Alford how prison, sobriety and small daily wins rebuilt his identity, and how he now coaches discipline that lasts.
The Business of NIL with Justin J. Giangrande
NETWORK CEO Justin J. Giangrande on who really controls NIL, what parents of elite athletes must know, and where brands are missing the biggest
YouTube vs. TV, College Football 25 and Rivian's $5B
Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen break down YouTube's 9.7% TV share, marketing off the College Football 25 launch, Prime Day, and VW's $5B Rivian bet.
DOGE Dividends, XRP ETFs and the Sports Card Boom
Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen break down tariff talk on earnings calls, a possible DOGE dividend, XRP ETF progress, Argentina's Libra mess and sports cards.
Inflation, Debt and the Leadership Vacuum
Ryan Alford, Chris Hansen and Brianna Hall break down record credit card debt, rising grocery and fuel costs, and what weak political leadership costs
ChatGPT, Instagram Photos and the M&M's Rebrand Pause
Ryan Alford, Christina Yasi and Nick Weaver break down ChatGPT's impact on marketing jobs, Instagram's photo push, Samsung's AI ads and the M&M's backlash.
Heidi Cortez on Branding, Hustle and $3 Marketing
Heidi Cortez tells Ryan Alford how she went from faking an ID at 13 to Sunset Tan, the $3 Marketing Club, Posh Boss LA and coaching models.
Dan Novaes: Turning Phone Attention Into Income
Mode Mobile CEO Dan Novaes on scaling from $100K to $25M, launching the EarnPhone, and why data plus action is what brands really pay for.
Trump Coin, TikTok's Return and the $500B Stargate Deal
Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen break down Trump Coin's 1,140% week, TikTok's 60-day reprieve, banks embracing crypto and the $500B Stargate AI project.
Jann Parish on Building Girls Like You After Victoria's
Ex-Victoria's Secret CMO Jann Parish on launching Girls Like You: community-first ecommerce, non-toxic beauty kits, TikTok content and subscription plans.
Consumer Sentiment Tanks as Retail Closures Pile Up
Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen break down the 27% drop in consumer sentiment, Forever 21 and GameStop closures, the Bitcoin pivot, and trading cards.
Cyber Monday Records, Elf on the Shelf, and Teen Bans
Ryan Alford and Brianna Hall break down a record $13B Cyber Monday, Musk's $56B pay ruling, struggling dollar stores, and Australia's under-16 social ban.
Wendy's Dynamic Pricing, Bitcoin $60K and DTC Unicorns
Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen break down Wendy's surge pricing test, Bitcoin at $60,000, the top DTC unicorns, Apple's dead car project, and Gatorade Water.
Rob Luna on Recession, Crypto and the Three F's
Wealth strategist Rob Luna joins Ryan Alford to talk recession odds, why inflation happened, crypto's washout, and the Three F's behind his personal brand.
Iran War, AI and the Small Business Economy
Kapitus COO Ben Johnston breaks down how the Iran conflict, energy costs, labor shortages and AI are reshaping conditions for small businesses right now.
Check Fraud TikTok Trend, NFL Billions and AI Deepfakes
Ryan Alford, Briana Hull and Chris Hansen break down the Chase check fraud TikTok trend, NFL sponsorship money, rising layoffs and California's AI bills.
Anik Singal on Surviving an FTC Investigation
Anik Singal tells Ryan Alford how an 18-month FTC investigation cost him a near-complete acquisition, and why brand and compliance saved his career.
TikTok, Tariffs, Luka to the Lakers and Card Booms
Ryan Alford and Chris break down DOGE savings, a US sovereign wealth fund buying TikTok, tariff strategy, home affordability and the Luka Doncic trade.
Election Betting, NIL Deals and Mountain Dew's Rebrand
Ryan Alford, Chris Hansen and Brianna Hall break down $100M in election bets on Robinhood, Cooper Flagg's Gatorade NIL deal and Mountain Dew's new logo.
Harris vs. Trump Debate: Theatrics Over Substance
Ryan Alford, Chris Hansen and Brianna Hall break down the Harris-Trump debate, stubborn inflation, SpaceX Polaris Dawn, iPhone 16 AI and workplace
Dre Baldwin on Mindset, YouTube and Trade-Offs
Dre Baldwin tells Ryan Alford how a VHS tape and early YouTube built his brand, why knowledge is cheap, and how environment and courage drive real growth.
Inside NXIVM: Anthony 'Nippy' Ames on Abuse of Power
Former Ivy League QB and The Vow's Anthony 'Nippy' Ames tells Ryan Alford how he was recruited into NXIVM, why he left, and the red flags to watch for.
Navy SEAL William Branum on Grit and Naked Warrior Recovery
Retired Navy SEAL William Branum on surviving BUD/S, leaving the military after 26 years, and building CBD brand Naked Warrior Recovery.
Layoffs, Inflation and the Sizzle vs. Steak Economy
Ryan Alford, Chris Hansen and Brianna Hall break down mass layoffs, shrinking margins, RFK Jr., the Social Security breach and Disney's arbitration
Hurricane Helene, Port Strikes and the Cost of Inaction
Ryan Alford, Brianna and Chris Hansen break down Hurricane Helene's aftermath, the East Coast port strike, record CEO turnover and surging oil prices.
Webex CMO Aruna Ravichandran on Hybrid Work
Webex by Cisco CMO Aruna Ravichandran on leaving engineering for marketing, the 25-year Webex rebrand, the McLaren campaign, and the future of hybrid work.
March Madness Economics, Tesla Attacks & Crypto Trends
Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen break down March Madness productivity losses, NCAA revenue, Tesla vandalism, the SpaceX astronaut return, Ferrari and crypto.
Bob Ross Deepfake, IKEA on Snapchat, Bitcoin and NFTs
Ryan Alford and Riley Clark break down Mountain Dew's Bob Ross deepfake, Snapchat's IKEA AR escape room, Bitcoin as currency and what NFTs actually are.
Meta Drops Fact-Checkers, Toyota Rockets & a $1.3M Tuna
Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen break down Meta's end to fact-checking, Dana White joining the board, Toyota's $7B rocket bet and Chick-fil-A automation.