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• Trump’s Next Moves, Market Shifts, and AI’s Disruptive Wave – What It Means for You

  The economy isn’t slowing down. It’s shifting fast. If you’re not watching closely, you’re already behind.Today, I will share the latest economic shakeups under Trump’s administration—what’s happening with government layoffs, what new tax codes could mean for your wallet, and the impact of shifting tariffs on global trade.And AI? It’s not just some future worry. The biggest disruption to jobs and businesses is already unfolding. The quantum computing and robotics boom is about to reshape industries faster than anyone expected.Stock market volatility, real estate moves, and what’s coming next for interest rates—I break it all down and share exactly what I’m doing to stay ahead of the game."AI, quantum computing, and robotics are going to be the single largest disruptor to our economy in a very short term. In the next 2 to 10 years." ~ Preston BrownConnect with Preston Brown:- 🌐Website - https://theprestonbrown.com/- 👤Facebook - https://facebook.com/theprestonbrown- 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theprestonbrown/- ▶️YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePrestonBrownBusinessCoach

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• Ray Owen on Business Banking, Small Business Loans & the Lending Mistakes That Cost You Big

  Most people think banks are these mysterious giants with endless cash. But in reality? They’re businesses—just like yours. And no one understands that better than Ray Owen.Ray grew up working on farms, pulling cotton, and watching his dad manage a cattle feed yard. He wasn’t born into wealth. He built it. Now, as the President of Bank of Texas, he’s taken his bank from an $18 million startup to over $500 million in assets—all while keeping a 0% loan loss rate.In this episode, Ray breaks down banking like you’ve never heard it. He reveals why your credit score matters less than your character, how to turn your banker into a strategic partner (not a loan shark), and why most entrepreneurs get bank relationships dead wrong.We also dive into the 5 C’s of credit, why Silicon Valley Bank really collapsed, and how to recession-proof your business’s finances.“ Banking is all about confidence. If you're depositing money somewhere, you want to be confident that that bank is solid and you're not going to lose your money.” ~ Ray OwenConnect with Ray Owen:🌐 Bank of Texas - https://www.bankoftexasonline.com/ 👤 Phone: +915 313 6720📧 Email: [email protected] Connect with Preston Brown:🌐 Website - https://theprestonbrown.com/ 👤 Facebook - http://facebook.com/theprestonbrown 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theprestonbrown/ ▶️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePrestonBrownBusinessCoach

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• From Startup to Mayor: Renard Johnson on Entrepreneurship, Business Growth & Fixing Broken Government

  Some politicians make promises. Others get things done. And then there’s Renard Johnson, a businessman-turned-mayor who built a thriving company from the ground up before stepping into public service.Renard didn’t need this job. He had already built a multi-million-dollar business in defense contracting, scaled it to 800+ employees, and could have just enjoyed the success. Instead, he ran for Mayor of El Paso—not for power, but to fix the inefficiencies he saw firsthand as a business owner.In this episode, Renard shares why he left business for politics, how he’s making government work more like a business, and why El Paso is one of the biggest untapped opportunities for entrepreneurs.“ If you haven't seen your city come out and knock on your door and ask what they can do—first, to retain you in their community, second, to expand you—come to El Paso.” ~ Renard JohnsonConnect with Renard Johnson:🌐 Website – https://www.elpasotexas.gov/ 👤 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/mayor-renard-johnson/ 📧 Email - [email protected] Connect with Preston Brown:🌐Website - https://theprestonbrown.com/👤Facebook - https://facebook.com/theprestonbrown 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theprestonbrown/▶️YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePrestonBrownBusinessCoach

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• From High School Dropout to Multi-Nine-Figure Exits: The Mike Fata Playbook

  Some people talk about business. Others build it. And then there’s Mike Fata—who sells it multiple times for hundreds of millions of dollars.Mike went from dropping out of high school at 14 to selling his health food company twice—first for $132 million, then again for $419 million. That’s not luck. That’s execution.The crazy part? He didn’t invent anything. He just took something good and made it better.In this episode, Mike walks you through his journey from struggling teenager to self-made success. He breaks down how he built a business that private equity wanted to buy, the exact strategy behind selling it twice, and why timing is everything when it comes to exits. We also get into what he's doing now, why he refuses to pass down his wealth to his kids, and what most entrepreneurs get completely wrong about scaling a business.“I believe my success was created by giving back and never being above anyone.” ~ Mike FataIn This Episode:- Mike Fata's background and early life struggles - Selling a business twice: how it actually works - Humility in entrepreneurship and business leadership - The importance of timing in business exits - Other factors to consider when deciding to exit a business - Balancing personal values and business success - Parenting philosophies and teaching children about wealth - Opportunities to build a business for exit - What holds people back from being an entrepreneur- Technologies to outpace competitors and grow your business - Strategies for generating wealth and preparing for an exit Connect with Mike🌐 Website - https://mikefata.ca👤 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/themikefata/ 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themikefata/ Connect with Preston Brown:🌐Website - https://theprestonbrown.com/👤Facebook - www.facebook.com/theprestonbrown 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theprestonbrown/▶️YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePrestonBrownBusinessCoach

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• 10 Lessons That Built My Multi-Million Dollar Portfolio (Steal This Formula!)

  Entrepreneurs don’t fail from lack of opportunity—they fail from choking on too much of it. After scaling 18 companies, I’ve seen what works, what doesn’t, and what really moves the needle.In this episode, I’ll show you my 10 hardest-won lessons for scaling any business—like why you can’t scale without a team and how to measure what actually matters. You’ll learn how work-life balance is a strategic advantage and why luxury products will always dominate.But beyond money, what’s your mission? Your legacy? If you’re building something, build it to last. Stick with me—I’ll show you how.“You choke on too much opportunity, but you will rarely ever starve to death from lack of opportunity.” ~ Preston BrownIn This Episode:- #1 - You can’t do anything without a team- #2 - Just trust enough- #3 - You get what you measure- #4 - Luxury products get you luxury margins- #5 - You choke on too much opportunity- #6 - Efficiency is the game-changer- #7 - Work-life balance: why it matters- #8 - Invest smartly to secure your future- #9 - What is your legacy?- #10 - There’s always more to learnConnect with Preston Brown:- 🌐Website - https://theprestonbrown.com/- 👤Facebook - https://facebook.com/theprestonbrown- 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theprestonbrown/- ▶️YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePrestonBrownBusinessCoach

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