Best Alexander B Small Podcasts (2025)

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UNSTOPPABLE MINDSET – Powerhouse Podcast for Young Men | Charles Alexander Motivation 32:53

6d ago32:53

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🔥 UNSTOPPABLE MINDSET: The Powerhouse Blueprint for Young Kings to Dominate Life, Money & Legacy 👑 | Charles Alexander Motivation Podcast Description: Welcome to The Powerhouse Podcast with Charles Alexander, where we don’t just talk about success — we create it. In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the Unstoppable Mindset — the exact bluepri…

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#268: The Truth Behind Being a Game Inventor with Jeremy Posner 45:32

8d ago45:32

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Behind every “yes” in the toy industry, there’s a mountain of “no’s,” countless hours of hustle, and more trial and error than most people expect. At one point, he came close to walking away from it all—until a single line from an episode of Bluey reminded him that making games was exactly what he was meant to do. In this episode Making It In The T…

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298 · Christian Mayer - The Power in Fixed-Sized, Non-Compounding Plays 1:07:33

9d ago1:07:33

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Christian Mayer, with an institutional trading background, transitioned from equities to forex, focusing on fixed sized mean-reversion strategies with fundamental correlations where structural edge is statistically likely. His initial losses led him to a research and systematic-driven approach, and back testing. He trades with fixed position sizes,…

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No One's Coming to Save You – Powerhouse Rules for Young Men 5:49

11d ago5:49

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🔥 Powerhouse with Charles Alexander — this is where men stop waiting for change and start making it happen. In “No One’s Coming to Save You – Powerhouse Rules for Young Men”, Charles cuts the fluff and delivers raw truth. If you're sitting around waiting for a miracle, STOP. ⚡ It’s time to realize: NO ONE is coming to save you. Success doesn’t show…

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#267: Winning a TOTY Award and Scaling a Toy Business Through 3D Printing with Solobo Toys 48:29

15d ago48:29

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Can 3D printing really replace traditional toy manufacturing? One founder says “absolutely” and she’s got the award to prove it. In this episode, I’m chatting with the amazing Courtney Peebles, founder of Solobo Toys, about how she won a TOTY Award for her hit plush toy, Emotional Baggage, and how rising manufacturing challenges pushed her to trans…

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Built to Win: What the 200-Day Moving Average Teaches About Wealth & Discipline 5:14

19d ago5:14

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“The 200-Day Rule: The Real Line Between Winners and Excusers” with Charles Alexander | Powerhouse – Built to WinT he 200-day moving average isn’t just a market tool — it’s a success framework that separates the disciplined from the delusional. In this episode, Charles Alexander rips the lid off one of the most powerful concepts in finance and refr…

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No More Waiting: Why Action Today Beats Perfection Tomorrow 20:15

22d ago20:15

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Welcome to Powerhouse with Charles Alexander – Built to Win — the motivational podcast designed to ignite action, build momentum, and push high-performers into greatness. This is not for the average. This is for the driven. The obsessed. The ones who know they were born for more. Every episode delivers high-impact motivation, science-backed strateg…

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#266: NY Toy Fair 2025 Exclusive Interview with Sharon Price John 44:18

22d ago44:18

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“There are no tired brands, just tired marketers.” That quote alone has been living rent-free in my head since this interview. It has challenged me to take a look at my own brand and ask, am I doing everything I can to keep it thriving? In this episode, Sharon Price John, President and CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop and Chairwoman of the Toy Associat…

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Procrastination is the Silent Killer of Success — Start Now or Stay Stuck 5:04

25d ago5:04

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🎙️ Start Now – How Procrastination is Quietly Killing Your Success Description: What if the thing holding you back isn’t a lack of knowledge or talent—but simply waiting? In this episode of Start Now, we break down one of the most pervasive myths of modern life: the belief that we need to wait for the “perfect moment” to act. Backed by science, psy…

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297 · Cody Yeh - Slow, Medium, and Fast Money Strategies 1:13:35

28d ago1:13:35

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A former engineer turned successful options trader, real estate investor and entrepreneur, Cody Yeh shares his incredible journey from the 9-to-5 grind to achieving financial freedom through smart investing and calculated risk-taking. We unpack his options trading strategies, mindset hacks for building wealth, and how he helps others escape the rat…

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#265: Navigating the Tariff Changes in The Toy Industry | April 2025 1:04:33

30d ago1:04:33

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Is it time to stop manufacturing overseas? Or are these tariffs just temporary chaos? In this episode we're talking about the massive new tariffs shaking up the toy industry and what they mean for your bottom line. With import costs from China jumping up to 54% April 2nd, and a potential 104% threat looming over the horizon, toy creators everywhere…

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#264: NY Toy Fair 2025 Exclusive Interview with Purryfuls 26:00

1M ago26:00

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Have I ever told you that I’m allergic to cats? Well, lucky for me I recently met Katharine Burke, the creator of PurryFuls, a purring plush cat that is designed for on demand comfort that only a purring cat can provide. Katharine left a high-stress tech job to build Purryfuls, and in today’s episode she shares exactly how she went from zero toy pr…

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#263: NY Toy Fair 2025 Exclusive Interview with Cameron Ring 22:51

1M ago22:51

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With over 13,000 followers on TikTok and millions of video views, Lost Boy Entertainment is forging a new path for launching a successful game brand. To continue our New York Toy Fair 2025 interview series, I sit down with Cameron Ring, co-founder of Lost Boy Entertainment. Lost Boy Entertainment is a rising game company that started with just 500 …

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#262: NY Toy Fair 2025 Exclusive Interview with Hootenanny Games 27:01

2M ago27:01

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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to run a business with your spouse? Is it all fun and games, or does every dinner conversation turn into a boardroom meeting? Do you get to celebrate the wins together, or do you find yourself debating packaging details at 10 PM on a Friday night? I was so curious about this dynamic that I sat down with Alex an…

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296 · Dr. Brett Steenbarger - Playing to Your Strengths 1:08:43

2M ago1:08:43

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Few people understand the minds of traders like Dr. Brett Steenbarger. As a psychologist who trades actively himself, he brings a rare combination of clinical expertise and practical experience to the world of financial markets. You might know him from his dynamic presentations at SMB Capital, where he breaks down the psychology of trading with rem…

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#261: NY Toy Fair 2025 Exclusive Interview with Thin Air Brands 41:47

2M ago41:47

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Are tariffs here to stay or not? That was the hot topic at New York Toy Fair 2025, and trust me—it’s still got the toy industry buzzing. In Q1 of 2025, the Trump administration announced a 20% tariff on Chinese imports, and with 80% of all toys made in China, manufacturers, retailers, and consumers are all bracing for impact. So, who's really going…

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#260: NY Toy Fair 2025 Exclusive Interview with Jayson Esterow & Gavin Lawler 29:30

2M ago29:30

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After four days of running (literally) from booth to booth, taking meetings, and soaking in the latest trends, I’m here to give you an inside look at what went down at New York Toy Fair 2025. If you missed New York Toy Fair or couldn’t see everything, check out this first episode of NY Toy Fair 2025 Exclusive Interview Series. Over the next month a…

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#259: How to Maximize Your Experience at Toy Fair New York 2025 42:57

2M ago42:57

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So, you’re going to Toy Fair New York this year, but you aren’t sure you’re making the most of your trip? It’s true, without a solid plan, walking into Toy Fair New York can be completely overwhelming. You can easily get lost in a few friendly conversations, pass too much time playing with toys at welcoming booths, and end up missing opportunities …

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#258: 3 Ways To Grab Buyer Attention and Land More Deals at Toy Fair 22:30

3M ago22:30

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Let’s be real—Toy Fair is chaotic. Buyers are rushing from booth to booth, seeing hundreds of products. If you want them to stop, pay attention, and actually care about your toy or game, your pitch needs to do more than just explain your product—it needs to demand attention. In this episode of Making It In The Toy Industry, I’m breaking down 3 simp…

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295 · Steve Ruffley - Animal Speed, Size, and Being Right at the Right Time 1:13:24

3M ago1:13:24

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Steve Ruffley transitioned from a highly competitive trading floor environment to trading professionally as a retail trader. His entrance into trading was unplanned - a mix of ambition, timing, and the right connections. After leaving university early, he took a finance job and then moved to Gibraltar, where he met traders running a new trading flo…

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#257: How To Win Over Buyers at Toy Fair with Barry & Jason 47:56

3M ago47:56

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New York Toy Fair is just around the corner and if you’re preparing to launch your toy or game at this event, learn this lesson: it WON’T sell itself! Buyers see hundreds of pitches, and even the best ideas can get lost in the noise. The real secret? It’s not just what you pitch, but HOW you pitch it. So, how do you make buyers stop, pay attention,…

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#256: Why We’re Not Surprised About The DEI Rollbacks 34:17

3M ago34:17

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Polarizing topic incoming... DEI. When The Toy Coach was picking up steam, many people told me a focus on DEI and being black would be to the benefit of my business. There were so many opportunities to speak on and about diversity and struggle as a person of color that it was hard to feel justified looking the other way at those opportunities. My i…

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294 · Ross Haber - Stock Leaders and Timeless Strategies Still Effective Today 1:18:36

3M ago1:18:36

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Ross Haber’s trading philosophy is built on growth-focused strategies, heavily influenced by William O'Neil. Combining both technical and fundamental analysis, Ross emphasizes the importance of identifying leaders in strong market sectors and adapting to market cycles. Optimizing the use of relative strength, moving averages, and volume analysis, a…

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#255: 5 Lessons to Take You From Hidden Genius to Rising Star Toy Inventor 29:10

4M ago29:10

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Let’s face it: toy brands get almost ALL the glory, but the inventors behind the product—people like you—deserve the spotlight too. In this episode of Making It in the Toy Industry, I’m sharing 5 lessons to take you from hidden genius to rising star, inspired by my own experience and my recent convo with Tim Walsh, inventor of ‘Blurt!’. We’re talki…

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#254: This Game Unites Boomers to Gen Alpha and It All Started in a Third-Grade Classroom with Tim Walsh 49:52

4M ago49:52

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What if a simple classroom activity could unite generations across decades? In this episode of Making It in the Toy Industry, we’re celebrating 30 years of Blurt with its inventor, Tim Walsh, and uncovering the incredible story behind the game that connects Boomers to Gen Alpha. Discover how a third-grade classroom exercise—reading dictionary defin…

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#253: 4 Key Lessons to Launch and Scale Your Toy Business While Juggling a 9-to-5 26:47

4M ago26:47

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Building your dream toy business while working a 9-to-5 might be overwhelming, but with the right mindset and a dash of creativity, you can take small, actionable steps to turn your big ideas into reality! It’s all about getting scrappy, seeking unfiltered feedback, and spotting opportunities to stand out from the crowd. In this episode of Making I…

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#252: How One Company’s Bubble Toy Got Nominated For A Major Toy Award with Ron Weizman 37:28

4M ago37:28

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The highest honor your toy can get in this industry is the Toy of the Year® (TOTY®). This award is so coveted, that just a nomination alone has been said to boost sales and recognition of the brands lucky enough to earn one. A TOTY win can trigger a flood of retailers knocking on your door, desperate to get your product on their shelves. So what do…

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#251: Write Click-Worthy Email Subject Lines For Your Next Toy Pitch: Extended 32:45

4M ago32:45

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Struggling to get your toy pitch noticed? 🚀 In this episode of Making It In The Toy Industry, host Azhelle Wade reveals the secrets to crafting email subject lines that grab attention and boost your chances of success. Learn the powerful 'Four U’s' formula—Urgent, Useful, Unique, Ultra-Specific—and discover proven tips to make your emails stand out…

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293 · Rick Bandazian Jr. - The Art of the Wait: Merger-Arbitrage Killer Moves 1:08:27

5M ago1:08:27

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Rick Bandazian Jr., a seasoned trader with over 15 years of experience in event-driven and merger-arbitrage strategies, reflects on transitioning from an analyst at JP Morgan and First New York Securities to establishing himself as an independent trader. Rick emphasizes his deep expertise in anticipating market moves based on nuanced corporate acti…

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#250: The Art Of Toy Photography with Mitchel Wu: Extended 48:25

5M ago48:25

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Ever wondered how toys come to life through photography? 🎨✨ Mitchel Wu, an acclaimed toy photographer known for his brilliant use of motion and emotion in toy imagery, joins Azhelle Wade in this episode to unravel the magic behind his spectacular work with major clients like Marvel, Disney, and Hasbro. Learn how he transitioned from a mundane consu…

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#249: 7 Tips To Improve Your Virtual Toy Pitch: Extended 46:43

5M ago46:43

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Ready to turn your toy ideas into marketable products but feeling lost in the world of virtual pitching? 🚀 Don’t worry, this episode is definitely for you! In this episode of Making It In The Toy Industry, host Azhelle Wade drops all the tips you need to nail your next virtual toy pitch. Discover why energy is your secret weapon, how to create an u…

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292 · Laurens Bensdorp - Running 55+ Systematic Trading Strategies Simultaneously 1:01:40

5M ago1:01:40

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Laurens Bensdorp's trading journey began with years of losses as a discretionary trader. Frustrated by inconsistent results and mounting stress, he embarked on a mission to develop systematic trading approaches. His goal was simple but ambitious: create reliable systems that would deliver steady returns while minimizing losses. This transformation …

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#248: Breaking Through Barriers in Children’s Book Publishing with Charles George Esperanza: Extended Cut 52:53

5M ago52:53

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Ever wonder how a kid from the South Bronx grew up to be a superstar children's book author and illustrator? 🚀 In this episode of Making It in The Toy Industry, join host Azhelle Wade as she chats with Charles George Esperanza, the creative mind behind Boogie Boogie Y’all! 🎨📚 From dreaming of drawing comics to becoming a HarperCollins author, Charl…

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#247: How to Fix What’s Not Working in Your Toy Business with Tyler Turk 38:30

5M ago38:30

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How do you pivot your toy business when your current model isn’t working? In this episode of Making It in the Toy Industry, Azhelle Wade chats with Tyler Turk, founder of Crated with Love, about his journey from subscription box entrepreneur to retail board game powerhouse. When Tyler’s subscription box business skyrocketed during the pandemic, it …

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#246: How AI is Making Toy Innovation and Pitching Easier Than Ever Before with Azhelle Wade 38:39

6M ago38:39

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Are you skeptical about integrating AI into your toy business? In this episode of Making It In The Toy Industry, host Azhelle Wade, also known as The Toy Coach, shares her AI expertise from this year's People of Play Innovation Conference and ChiTAG - Toy and Game Fair in Chicago, where she presented her talk on 'How AI is Making Toy Innovation and…

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#245: Crazy Aaron’s Secret Formula for Perfect Putty with Aaron Muderick 49:04

6M ago49:04

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Have you ever wondered how a simple office toy evolved into a toy phenomenon? In this episode of 'Making It In The Toy Industry', host Azhelle Wade sits down with Aaron Muderick, the creative mind behind Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty. From a child's love for tinkering to creating a renowned brand, Aaron's journey is a testament to innovation, persis…

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291 · Sam Miesse - Small Cap Quant Trader Grows $10K into $3.8M in 3 Years 1:11:47

6M ago1:11:47

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Inspired by the impact of predictive analytics on sales at Sam Miesse's tech company, he became interested in applying quantitative analysis to the small cap market. Spending nearly 2 years collecting data and observing how money moved into and out of many small cap stocks convinced him that there were repeating patterns which could be statisticall…

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#244: Choosing The Right Crowdfunding Platform For Your Launch with Lisa Ferland 42:25

6M ago42:25

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to successfully launch on a crowdfunding platform? Many creators go to the world of crowdfunding believing it's simply about having a great idea and posting it online. However, there's far more strategy involved than we realize. The process requires meticulous planning, audience engagement, and a strong narrativ…

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#243: Vendors VS Sales Reps: A Storytelling Sales Showdown with Tres Patten and Rachel Jones 49:47

6M ago49:47

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Ever wondered how to truly captivate buyers in the toy industry? Or why do some sales pitches fall flat even when the product is amazing? In today’s episode, we will talk about the magic of storytelling in the toy industry! We’ll cover how sales reps and vendors approach things differently, plus the secrets to crafting pitches that go beyond a quic…

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290 · Mark Ritchie II - Price-Action, Swing Trading Equities from the Long Side 1:00:02

7M ago1:00:02

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Mark Ritchie II shares insights from his trading journey, shaped by disciplined risk management and a strong focus on price action and fundamentals. Growing up with a renowned trader father, Mark’s passion for trading developed later in life through hands-on experience. He prioritizes finding stocks in long-term uptrends, identifying low-risk entri…

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#242: How Wow Moments Became The Foundation Of This Toy Business with Richard North 57:09

7M ago57:09

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Want to know how to ‘wow’ your way into the competitive toy industry? In this episode of Making It In The Toy Industry, host Azhelle Wade looks into Richard North's life, sharing how he went from a determined 19-year-old to a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and the founder of Wow! Stuff. You will learn about his career’s turning points, such as be…

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#241: What This Bold Merger Means for the People of Play Innovation Conference with Greg Ahearn and Mary Couzin 39:57

7M ago39:57

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Curious about what happens when major toy industry players team up? In this episode of Making It In The Toy Industry, host Azhelle Wade cracks open the toy box on the epic merger between The Toy Association and People of Play. You’ll hear straight from the toy legends — Mary Couzin and Greg Ahearn—as they give us backstage passes on their big plans…

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289 · Alfonso Peccatiello (MacroAlf) - Beyond Being Right - A Shift to Framework Thinking 1:08:29

7M ago1:08:29

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Alfonso Peccatiello’s (also known as MacroAlf on X) approach to the financial markets is rooted in macroeconomic insights, identifying market imbalances, and disciplined risk management. Having managed a $20 billion fixed-income portfolio, Alf has seen firsthand how understanding market dynamics and timing can unlock significant value. His strategi…

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#240: Getting Media Attention For Your Plush Brand with Hugimals Founder Marina Khidekel 54:14

7M ago54:14

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Ever wondered how a toy brand can also serve as a wellness tool? In this episode of Making It In The Toy Industry, Azhelle Wade interviews Marina Khidekel, the founder of Hugimals World. Discover how Marina transitioned from a successful health journalist to a toy entrepreneur on a mission to address anxiety and stress with weighted plush toys. Mar…

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#239: Leaving A Career In Flowers For A Career In Toys with Chrissy Fagerholt 33:45

7M ago33:45

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Have you ever thought about switching careers and diving into a completely new industry? In this episode of 'Making It in the Toy Industry,' student host Virginia takes the reins to interview Chrissy Fagerholt, a former floral designer turned toy entrepreneur. As one of the first graduates of the Toy Creators Academy (TCA), Chrissy shares her incre…

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288 · Steve B - When Confluences Align, Confidence Follows 1:09:17

7M ago1:09:17

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We caught up with Steve B, a seasoned professional independent trader with 10+ years of experience in the financial markets we got to know closely through the Chat With Traders Community. Steve teamed up with our community cohost and mentor at the time, Patrick Petersson (featured on episode 260) to run the CWT Community Live Trading Room. They mai…

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#238: Starting and Growing An Online Business with Amy Porterfield: Extended Cut 41:49

8M ago41:49

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Want to learn secrets to growing your toy brand online? In episode 238 of Making It In The Toy Industry, host Azhelle Wade revisits an extended interview with her mentor, Amy Porterfield, a multi-million dollar online business owner and expert in email marketing. During the podcast, Amy shares her journey from corporate life to becoming an entrepre…

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#237: Crowdfunding Your Idea Just Got Easier with BackerKit 35:05

8M ago35:05

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Ever wondered how to turn your toy idea into a fully-funded product without breaking the bank? In this episode of Making It in the Toy Industry, Azhelle Wade sits down with two crowdfunding experts from BackerKit, Lafia and Maddie, to spill all the secrets behind running a successful crowdfunding campaign. They dive into how BackerKit helps creator…

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287 · Robb Reinhold - Consistency Beats Intelligence Every Time 1:10:03

8M ago1:10:03

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We're joined today by Robb Reinhold, the Head Trader at Maverick Trading. Robb shares insights from a captivating trading experiment that's sure to intrigue both novice and experienced traders alike. The Flat Earth Trading Society experiment was a year long experiment testing the power of consistent position management and following a systematic tr…

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#236: The Toy Coach and The Toy Queen Discuss The Best Toys For Early Childhood Development 35:10

8M ago35:10

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What Can a Pediatric Occupational Therapist Teach Us About Toys? In Episode 236 of "Making It in the Toy Industry," host Azhelle Wade chats with pediatric occupational therapist, Keri Wilmot, who has a treasure trove of insights from her nearly 25 years in the field. Keri uses toys to help children improve fine motor skills, coordination, and overa…

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