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Zack Hayes
What was once The Preemo Podcast and Pure Speculation have now been combined to bring you the best of both worlds. Welcome to the Disconnect. Every week, brothers and co-workers Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes take this opportunity to take a break from the stress of the daily work grind that comes from today's world as we attempt to Disconnect from the outside noise. We'll explore whatever comes to mind. Topics will vary (especially when Phil picks the theme) but regardless of the discussion, we hope you enjoy and take this time to Disconnect.
This week's episode brings in the first guest to The Disconnect studio. Mark Zarate is a Middle School Teacher, Fitness Instructor, and fellow Podcaster as host of The Cool, Calm and Chaotic Podcast. Zack and Mark dive into a variety of topics ranging from Geo-Political studies and how it relates to a younger generation, why we're so bad at managing our finances, putting forward best practices in life, best music for a Summer BBQ, and bring Mark up to speed on the concept of Yacht Rock. This and more on this week's episode of The Disconnect.
This week's episode brings in the first guest to The Disconnect studio. Mark Zarate is a Middle School Teacher, Fitness Instructor, and fellow Podcaster as host of The Cool, Calm and Chaotic Podcast. Zack and Mark dive into a variety of topics ranging from Geo-Political studies and how it relates to a younger generation, why we're so bad at managing our finances, putting forward best practices in life, best music for a Summer BBQ, and bring Mark up to speed on the concept of Yacht Rock. This and more on this week's episode of The Disconnect.
Mega Millions is currently sitting at an estimated jackpot of 1.1 BILLION dollars! Even with a cash payout and Uncle Sam taking his cut, that is some serious F U Money. Like everyone else, Zack and Phil have been daydreaming about what they would do if they won the big jackpot and ponder if money truly can buy happiness...
What would you do with a billion dollars? Buy your tickets and daydream with us on this week's episode of The Disconnect.
Mega Millions is currently sitting at an estimated jackpot of 1.1 BILLION dollars! Even with a cash payout and Uncle Sam taking his cut, that is some serious F U Money. Like everyone else, Zack and Phil have been daydreaming about what they would do if they won the big jackpot and ponder if money truly can buy happiness...
What would you do with a billion dollars? Buy your tickets and daydream with us on this week's episode of The Disconnect.
CNN Ratings are tanking. And the rest of the main stream media isn't performing much better. As they try to steer away from partisan narratives and eliminate opinion commentary in exchange for "hard" news in hopes of gaining a more middle ground audience, we can't help but wonder is it too late?
We know politics has become a joke and the way the news reports on it from all sides seems to only reinforce that. So maybe its time to replace the boring talking heads in exchange for someone the American People can get behind...
Zack and Phil strategize in this week's episode of The Disconnect.
Our two party system is flawed. Politicians are corrupt and we continue to repeat a never ending pattern of being forced into voting for the lesser of two evils. It's the same story every election cycle yet we as Americans remain optimistic that someday we will have a Democracy that truly works for the people it represents.
Unfortunately, this day never seems to come. As we become more divided by identity politics our culture becomes primed for a shift that could lead to a complete breakdown of society as we know it. But is there a solution?
What if we took the emotion, corruption, self interest and pandering out of elections? What if, Artificial Intelligence was in The White House making decisions that was best for the United States as a whole? Is this the perfect fix or potentially the beginning of the end for Mankind?
Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes discuss on this week's episode of The Disconnect.
Coming off of 4th of July, we shouldn't lose sight of what led up to the Revolution. No taxation without representation! As hard working American Citizens, we are finding ourselves taxed around every corner. Probably more than you would even care to realize. Are we getting the short end of the stick when it comes to our Government plucking our hard earned dollars from our paycheck?
And even that isn't enough as we continue to spend more than we collect at the Federal level. Are we starting to reach our breaking point as a nation while we spend ourselves into oblivion? Zack and Phil breakdown the numbers on this week's episode of The Disconnect.
Happy 4th of July! As we approach this celebration of America's Independence, we reflect on the current state of our Country. Are the ideals we once held to be true about what makes America one of the greatest countries today still alive and well or have we veered off course and lost our way?
America is still young by comparison to other nations but there is no doubt we're experiencing an identity to crisis...but are we headed towards reaching our fullest potential or on the verge of utter collapse?
Zack and Phil discuss on this week's episode of The Disconnect.
Are we nearing a point where technology that was designed to make our lives easier is actually counteracting our ability to be productive? There is a clear disconnect between developers and real world applications that has become more apparent since COVID 19 lockdowns. Are developers the new paper pushers, re-writing code for the sake of filling up their days to collect a check while start ups value analytics and user data over functionality and simplicity?
Zack and Phil discuss on this week's episode of The Disconnect.
The biggest rate hike by the Fed in 28 years was announced this week, leaping by .75% compared to the 0.5% rate hikes seen in March and May. And the Central Bank may not be done quite yet as rates are expected to rise four more times this year.
Will this move be effective for Powell and the Federal Reserve as they attempt to slow down the economy while we all brace for a recession or have Americans just be accustomed to signing on the dotted line, no matter what the interest rate?
Regardless, something needs to give...but is this too much market manipulation or a valid response to years of printing money and out of control pricing? Zack and Phil discuss on this week's episode of The Disconnect.
Republican vs. Democrat
Employer vs. Employee
Rich vs. Poor
Black vs. White
Teacher vs. Parent
Detroit vs. Everybody
Zack rides solo on this week's episode of The Disconnect and ponders where the real blame should be placed for the current state of our country...
Republican vs. Democrat
Employer vs. Employee
Rich vs. Poor
Black vs. White
Teacher vs. Parent
Detroit vs. Everybody
Zack rides solo on this week's episode of The Disconnect and ponders where the real blame should be placed for the current state of our country...
Memorial Day is the official kick off for the Summer travel season. Zack and Phil discuss their plans as they both Go North with the family this weekend. This trip will be a little different though as the FAMS crew gets ready to open the spin off store Third Coast Print in Houghton Lake Michigan. What other surprises will be in "store" this weekend (no pun intended)? Time will only tell...
This and more on this week's episode of The Disconnect.
Since COVID 19, people have reported experiencing much more vivid and intense dreams. With the world changing around us, its no surprise that our stress and anxiety is influencing how our sub conscious forms our thoughts while we sleep. There are many types of dreams that can be interpreted in a variety of ways, but why do we all tend to experience similar themes? Are your dreams recurring? Are they pleasant or terrifying? Have you experienced sleep paralysis? What would it look like if we could live stream our dreams and is this the future of analyzing our consciousness?
Zack and Phil Disconnect from reality on this week's episode of the podcast as we dive down a rabbit hole of dreams and what they might mean.
The crypto market is in a freefall...and stocks aren't doing much better. Large corporations are posting quarterly losses and layoffs are coming in droves. Inflation on the rise...interest rates increasing...the great resignation is over and people are dusting off their resumes in search of a new job. Are these all indicators of a looming recession (that we all know is coming) or will you take advantage and "buy the dip"?
Zack and Phil dive into this and more on this week's episode of The Disconnect.
Mr. Tesla/Space X himself is nearing completion of his hostile takeover of the social media platform Twitter and the Blue Check Mark Mafia is not having it. Accounts are being re-instated and the opportunity for an opposing point of view will soon change the way Twitter is used.
While it may not affect our day to day lives for those of us that don't find ourselves getting lost in this social media haze, it will undoubtedly play a roll in how the 2024 Presidential Election is ran.
Are we moving closer to freedom of speech on these platforms that were previously silenced or will we be bombarded with even more fake news and misinformation, making it even more difficult to determine where the truth lies?
Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes discuss on this week's episode of The Disconnect.
Since January 1, 2022, America has seen fires, explosions, and multiple plane crashes in plants and distribution centers. In the Internet age, you can imagine how this can spawn a variety of conspiracy theories. But when these stories are being underreported by traditional news outlets, people begin to draw their own conclusions.
Is this the beginning stages of a nationwide food shortage, Russian cyber attacks, Insurance fraud or just massive negligence due to an overwhelmed system?
Zack and Phil ponder all possible scenarios in this week's episode of The Disconnect.
Yes, we all know it's the year 2022. But did you know other countries operate under different calendars where their year is much different than ours? One calendar though is especially interesting though with the way its year lines up with 2012 and the start of the COVID outbreak. Maybe the Mayans were right all along and 2012 was the beginning of the end of the world...
Time stands still here on The Disconnect as Zack and Phil discuss this and many other topics.
As Americans, we eat more fast food than any other nation. Cheap, fast, and devastating to our long term health. Variations of the fast food model seem to line every new complex with a new concept disguising themselves as healthy alternatives to the traditional fast food chains we grew up with.
But has the lure of the fast food model once reserved for grabbing a quick bite on the go spilled over to every aspect of our lives? The media we consume, the products we purchase, even our relationships have all been given the Fast Food Makeover as we long for quick takes on tradition that used to make this country great. We're slowly transforming into a Fast Food Nation.
Have you had your break today? It's time to Disconnect.
As kids our imaginations run wild. Our minds are filled with ideas and concepts of what adulthood would be like if we were in charge. So as Zack sets out to design his future home, he wonders...what was that one thing as a kid that you wish you had in your house growing up? Our answers might surprise you...
Let your inner child run wild in this week's episode of The Disconnect with the Hayes Brothers.
We know the Internet exists, but do we really know who...or what is pulling the strings and causing you to spend more and more of your time in the grasps of its pixelated glow? The Dead Internet Theory explores the idea that the majority of what exists online is created by AI, designed to engage, divide and possibly even conquer.
Is this a simple algorithm designed by Corporate America to bring users flocking to their product or is this the beginning stages of the robot revolution that will eventually take over mankind?
Zack and Phil speculate on this week's episode of The Disconnect.
In the mid-’90s, the internet took the world by storm. For the first time in history, everyone had access to an unprecedented amount of information. In those early years, the entire web was curated by skilled webmasters who understood the inner workings of the internet. Over time, new technologies allowed everyone to share their thoughts and ideas with the world.
Recently, bots were let loose online to fulfill a variety of tasks. Most of these robots perform necessary and helpful tasks. Unfortunately, however, some were deployed for malicious purposes. Major sites across the web have documented the rapid increase in bot traffic on their platform over the past few years. The increased A.i. traffic has led some people to theorize that the internet is dead and the bots have taken over. The theory that we’ve lost control of the world wide web is known as Dead Internet Theory, and this is its story.
Spring is in the air which means we're heading outside to tackle some spring projects. The conversation quickly turns from building a garden to fond memories of what we enjoyed doing as kids and how we can instill some of the same feelings in our own kids for their childhood...and maybe give them a skill or two that we lacked when growing up.
And find out how Phil got bamboozled on what should have been a simple trip to Meijer on this week's episode of The Disconnect.
On this week's episode of The Disconnect, we mess with the Algorithm, debate whether there is a middle ground anymore in our country, and ponder whether or not our Government should be sending billions of dollars to Ukraine when parts of our country look like war torn states.
This and why Trump being silenced on YouTube for just having a conversation is bad for society on this week's episode of The Disconnect.
Every once and awhile you start a conversation and never know where its going to go...this is one of those episodes.
Are we on the brink of World War 3? With everything happening on the global stage right now, it sure feels like we're on the brink of something that will have major implications on society moving forward. And with the world having a front row seat for the devastation of war thanks to the widespread use of social media, we are waking up to its grim reality. Is this our chance to change as a global society or is this the beginning of the end?
Start planning your fallout shelter for this week's episode of The Disconnect with Zack and Phil Hayes.
Is your bank account safe? If you live in Canada and you supported the recent protests of Government sanctioned mandates, then the answer may not be as clear as you think. By implementing emergency powers never before acted upon, there is a major disruption of the consequences that come along to having your voice heard and your rights to peacefully protest.
The real issue stems from the origins of where the money originated from but this was used as disguise to hit the average protester where it hurt. Right in the pocket book. What would happen if America made similar actions on their citizens? Do we really think that if it happened with our neighbors to the North that it couldn't happen here?
Zack and Phil discuss on this week's episode of The Disconnect.
It was brought to our attention that many youngsters today think the band Nirvana was an overrated band...Anyone growing up in the Grunge Era of the 90s knows that this statement is pure insanity. But it made us wonder, are there cultural icons from older generations that we view through a similar lens? Why is so much of our personality based on the music and pop culture we digest during our formative years? Are things always viewed more favorably through the rearview mirror?
We had to pull a Boomer into the conversation for a different generational perspective. Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes welcome their father, Clayton Hayes, to this week's episode of The Disconnect.
Do we have a Mis-Information problem in our society or is it more of a matter of Information Overload? Our brains aren't equipped to handle so much content, charging full steam ahead at us 24/7. It should come as no surprise that we're questioning everything all the time. We now live in a world where facts don't matter because there is too much information to question what is actually true.
We're living in time where the messaging from our Government is "Just Trust Me Bro" and we shouldn't stand for it. But maybe we were better off during a time where we only had a newspaper and nightly news to analyze what was going on in the world. Maybe Ignorance is Bliss...
With the LA Rams defeating the San Francisco 49ers, they have solidified a trip to the Super Bowl. At the helm of this ship is former Detroit Lion QB, Matthew Stafford. After 12 years of NFL Purgatory, Stafford has a chance of winning it all in his first season out of Detroit. As a result, there are many Lions fans hopping on the Rams Bandwagon and will be rooting for Stafford to bring home the Lombardi Trophy.
Is this the closest Lions fans will come to a Super Bowl of their own? Maybe. Is the new found Fandom in a team from LA normal for Detroit Sports Enthusiast? Definitely not.
Zack and Phil discuss in this week's episode of The Disconnect.
In this corner, spreading COVID-19 "misinformation", is Spotify's Golden Child...with the #1 Podcast in the World....Mr. Joe "Horse De-Wormer" Rogan!!
And his opponent, a "Young" 76 Year Old former Acoustic Activist turned Pfizer shill, with skin as thin as his hair...Mr. Neil "Sticks and Stones Will Break My Bones but Differing Opinions will Destroy Society" Young!!
Lets see how this one shakes out in this week's episode of The Disconnect.
Trains are being ransacked in California with little consequence for most offenders. But you probably haven't seen much on the topic from the usual TV news outlets.
As areas of the United States turn into safe havens for criminals, how long before we feel the effects in our own backyards? How close are we to a tipping point? Welcome to the Wild Wild West.
Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes discuss in this week's episode of The Disconnect.
In the wake of the loss of one of TV's favorite dads, Zack and Phil look back at their favorite sitcom dads over the years. Their list might surprise you and they certainly don't agree on it all. We can learn a lot of what to do (and more importantly what not to do) as fathers as we discuss what made some of these characters so memorable.
Which TV dad do they compare themselves most to with their parenting styles? Find out in this week's episode of The Disconnect. RIP Danny Tanner.
The Disconnect is back with our first episode of 2022! Per the usual, people are setting New Year's Resolutions to ring in a change but not so fast...do they even work?
Zack and Phil discuss why they won't be making any resolutions only focusing on living life in this week's episode of The Disconnect.
Last week Phil talked Lizard People, this week Zack is up and he reflects on one theory that may just encapsulate every conspiracy theory you know. Truth is stranger than fiction and its only a theory until it's proven to be fact.
Put on your Tinfoil Hat for this week's episode of The Disconnect.
It's Christmas time so you know what we're talking about on The Disconnect! That's right...Conspiracy Theories! For the next two weeks we'll be discussing our favorite Conspiracy Theories and Phil is up first so you know it's going to be something weird...
Travel down the Rabbit Hole on this week's episode of The Disconnect.
Do you or someone you know suffer from FOMO or Fear of Missing Out? In your younger years you may have equated FOMO to how it relates to social activities, but on The Disconnect, we're more concerned about FOMO as it pertains to opportunity.
So will you sit back and watch others reap the rewards of taking big risks or are you out there rolling the dice so you don't get left behind?
Zack and Phil discuss on this week's episode of The Disconnect.
We didn't release an episode last week...we recorded, but we didn't release. The conversation seemed petty compared to what was happening in our neighboring communities. Sometimes things are bigger than the state of our economy and the trivial roadblocks we face at our jobs. Unfortunately, sometimes it takes tragedy to make you pause and put things in perspective as to what is ultimately important in life. Is there a solution moving forward to avoid such future incidents?
Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes take some time to Disconnect and discuss in this week's episode.
We're in your feed a day early for a festive Thanksgiving Day Celebration as Zack and Phil play a game called Underrated/Overrated: Thanksgiving Edition. Happy Turkey Day from the Disconnect!
From processed foods and factory farming to consumer consumption and technology, sometimes its best to Just Say No.
Its time to Disconnect.
Tragedy strikes at the Astroworld Festival resulting in 8 deaths of concert-goers, ranging in age from 14-27. Meanwhile, as paramedics pushed their way to attempt to save lives, performer Travis Scott continued his show while some of his fans took their last breath. Is this disgusting display of disregard for human life what our society has come to or can we use this as a learning lesson? Who should be held accountable? And will you think twice before sending your kids to their first concert?
Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes discuss on this week's episode of The Disconnect.
Upon Facebook announcing a re-brand on their corporate name to Meta Platforms to focus on the future of what the "Metaverse" has to offer our society, you have to ask yourself, is this really the company we want controlling this new internet? And is life really so difficult and mundane that people will turn to a real life version of The Sims to immerse themselves in? If you know anything about Zack and Phil, we're focused on Disconnecting. So you can take your Metaverse and shove it!
Phil finally discovers the source of his constant burnout in this week's episode of The Disconnect.
Donuts, Irrational Fears, Van Life, Dog the Bounty Hunter, Tillson Street, Aliens, Stranger Danger, That 70s Show and more on this week's episode of The Disconnect.
Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes take a much needed break every week to discuss whatever comes to mind.
Since Zack and Phil clearly can't keep up with 2 weekly podcasts, we're taking this opportunity to combine the best of what Pure Speculation and the Preemo Podcast have to offer to bring you one brand new podcast (just what the world needs right now, right?).
When society seems to be in complete chaos and work never seems to end, we could all use a moment to completely unplug and have a good conversation. And that's exactly what we intend to do.
Join us as we take a break from the stress of the daily grind to talk about whatever topic might come to mind. From current events, to discovering new hobbies, personal reflection, family life and more this podcast will cover a variety of what makes life, well...life.
Welcome to the Disconnect.
It feels as though the United States is more vulnerable than ever. We have been fortunate enough to live in one of the safest countries in the world. But if we were to face an attack here on U.S. soil, would you and your family be prepared? Can we come together as a nation, putting politics aside for the greater good of our country? Zack ponders these questions on this week's episode of Pure Speculation.
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What makes something a Michigan Food? Listen to this week's episode of The Preemo Podcast to find out! In this week's episode, Zack and Preemo Phil sit down to share their Top 5 List.
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In honor of our new Go North campaign and apparel from wearthemitten.com Zack and Preemo Phil have decided to give their Top 5 List for what makes an Up North experience complete.
Everyone's experience is unique so check out this week's episode and let us know if our list matches yours!
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Can we predict the future here at Pure Speculation? Probably not, but after teasing what a self-imposed shutdown for businesses might look like, GM announced it was shutting down almost all production on its most in demand vehicles due to lack of supplies.
With the economy recovering faster than anybody could predict, increased demands paired with labor shortages, should other industries follow suit or will the Government beat us to the punch as the Delta Variant narrative spreads across media outlets?
Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes ponder that scenario on this week's episode of Pure Speculation.
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If you've been to a restaurant lately, you've probably noticed the absence of a familiar part of the dining experience. QR Codes are slowly replacing the physical menu at your favorite dining establishments. But for those who make an effort to disconnect and just enjoy the company of others when they sit down to break bread, its forcing us to bring out our devices and remain engaged with technology.
But its deeper than QR Codes. Restaurants and other businesses are struggling to find help and will continue to rely more on technology to change the experience of how we interact with establishments. Even as we long to go back to the way things were, its beginning to feel as though a shift is happening that will cause major changes roaring across us society wide. Are you ready for that or do you want your old menus back?
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Is that job you want to quit really the reason for your unhappiness or just a scapegoat?
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Are we working too much? For most, the answer is probably yes. The Japanese Government thinks their citizens are too as they've encouraged employers to start making 3 Day Weekends the norm.
But with most Americans working over 40+ hours a week to get by, is this a feasible proposition for the US or just a pipe dream. Nobody would argue against a better work/life balance but who is gonna make the first move?
Ball's in your court big guys...us small businesses can't set the standard so we had to break the news to Preemo Phil that he'll still be working Monday-Friday on this week's episode of The Preemo Podcast.
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We all hide certain aspects of our personalities to conform to what is acceptable office behaviors. But some tech CEO's say its time to embrace what makes us unique and be ourselves for a more harmonious workplace. Will this be the new normal as staff begins to migrate back to the offices they vacated over a year ago or just cause more headaches for HR if individuals begin to let their freak flag fly? Don't forget, you still have to be professional...which is a struggle in and of itself.
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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proposed a $300/week stimulus for laid off employees to get workers to return to the labor market. Is this rewarding bad behavior for those who have been milking the additional unemployment checks over the last year? Are these the kind of staff members small businesses will be welcoming onto their teams or will they learn to operate in a more lean state? And how does this narrative sound to hard working staffers who will now be working for less hourly than their new hires?
Seems like a temporary fix to a major labor problem here in our economy. Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes debate in this week's episode of Pure Speculation.
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Peach Fest is back and so is the Preemo Podcast. On this week's episode, the FAMS Printing crew discusses what we're doing behind the scenes to prepare for the annual Labor Day Weekend event in Downtown Romeo. After a year off, we're chomping at the bit to get back to it and we'll have more offerings than ever before!
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The Government's Report on UAP's (better known as UFOs) is nearing release and we finally know what Navy Pilots and other Government officials have known for decades. There is something in our skies and we don't know what it is or where it originates from.
Is it out of this world or a potential threat from our adversaries? Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes speculate on this week's episode.
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On his 36th Birthday, host Zack Hayes rolls solo on this week's episode of Pure Speculation to reflect on some of the worst advice he's ever received. Advice so bad that if he had listened, it would have changed the trajectory of his future financial opportunities.
Be careful who you take your advice from...they may not know as much as you think they do.
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Kroger Health is leading the corporate charge by offering Million Dollar Lotteries and Free Grocery Giveaways to give incentives to Americans to get the COVID 19 Vaccination. States have also hopped on this trend by offering similar lotteries to get people to get the jab using tax payer dollars.
For those who haven't vaccinated themselves yet, what would it take for you to get the first dose? Is there a dollar amount or is it a safety concern? Shouldn't companies like Kroger Health be more focused on long term health concerns we face in America when it seems like we are getting closer and closer to normalcy?
And would you rather see corporations rewarding their employees who have worked throughout this pandemic or pander to potential customers in a marketing ploy to get a bigger market share?
Hosts Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes speculate on this topic for this week's episode of Pure Speculation. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate
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Netflix just released a new limited series called Money: Explained made in conjunction with VOX Media. With so many people in financial distress with limited savings, its probably much needed. But why should we turn to Netflix for our answers when we have the benefit of Public Education and even more importantly, our parents. Do we really understand money and the discipline and practices to become successful? Or are we doomed to repeat the mistakes made by previous generations?
Maybe the system wants to keep more people financially illiterate because it keeps you right where they want you...In the Struggle State.
Hosts Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes speculate on this topic for this week's episode of Pure Speculation. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate
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We know there is a labor shortage. Everyone is feeling the effects. But regardless of why the labor shortage exists, you have to roll with the punches. In this week's episode of The Preemo Podcast, Zack and Preemo Phil discuss some of their tips and tricks to work around the problem instead of sitting and sulking...because that's just not good for anyone.
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In this week's episode of Pure Speculation, we dive into an article from the Washington Post that notes that the recent outbreak among players and staff of the New York Yankees organization proves that the vaccine is working. But as mask orders are lifted and restrictions relax are we luring people into a false sense of security? And with the CDC encouraging vaccinated individuals not to get tested if they come in contact with those that test positive for COVID-19, are the numbers being skewed to make it appear as though the cases are dropping more rapidly while crediting the vaccine? You can never take the information you're presented at face value here in the Struggle State.
Hosts Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes speculate on this topic for this week's episode of Pure Speculation. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate
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"It might be the most disappointing jobs report of all time." They said it, we didn't. Analysts ponder why April's Jobs Report came up extremely short. With 1,000,000 jobs expected to be added to the labor force it was a major let down to see that in reality the number came up closer to 266,000. And now we have nearly 8.1 Million jobs waiting to be filled, we have to ask the question...why are people hesitant to go back to work?
Hosts Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes speculate on this topic for this week's episode of Pure Speculation. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate
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On this week's Preemo Interview, Zack Hayes sits down with Josh York of Soft Goods Detroit. Soft Goods Detroit is an apparel manufacturer located in the City of Detroit but they aren't making your average t-shirt and hoody. As the mindset of consumers changes and we strive for better quality products, find out what Josh and his team are doing to make his company the Shinola of the apparel industry with garments manufactured right here in the state of Michigan.
For more info about Soft Goods Detroit you can visit their website by clicking here or follow them on Instagram @softgoodsdetroit
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Did you hear about the Chip Shortage? As vacant parking lots begin to fill with trucks and other vehicles that can't be fulfilled due to a lack of semi-conductor chips, automotive plants begin to temporarily shut down to prevent a surplus of product. And its not just the automotive industry. Consumer electronics are also in need of similar chips and the demand just can't keep up.
We're beginning to reach a point where human production and capabilities can't keep up with the ever growing global demand for tech. Is it time to get off the grid?
Hosts Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes speculate on this topic for this week's episode of Pure Speculation. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate
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Don't know where to start for your next order? On this week's episode Zack and Preemo Phil are breaking down the t-shirts that will print your logo the best and result in a PREEMO final product! Keep in mind the best t-shirts for printing won't always get you the most comfort but they will certainly make sure your art work gets the attention it deserves! #screenprinting #appareldecorating
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Dogecoin is up nearly 6,000% since the beginning of 2021 and last week saw the true potential of this crypto currency as it peaked at around $0.42 per coin. But is this form of crypto currency that was started as a joke here to stay or like other speculative investments is the bubble bound to burst leaving holders barking at the moon?
Hosts Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes speculate on this topic for this week's episode of Pure Speculation. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate
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Summer is right around the corner so its time to put those jackets and beanies away and bust out the sandals and shades. On this week's episode, Zack and Preemo Phil are sharing their Summer Essential Wardrobe items and how we can incorporate them into your next custom order. As always, Preemo Phil has some picks that are sure to cause some controversy, at least in Zack's mind...
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After 6 recipients of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine had complications of severe blood clots resulting in one death, the FDA and CDC quickly swooped in and paused the use of this single dose treatment. But with nearly 6.8 million people receiving this vaccine and such a small number of people having this side effect, you have to ask yourself, why did they make such a quick move against Johnson & Johnson?
Hosts Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes speculate on this topic for this week's episode of Pure Speculation. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate
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After a year of moving at half speed, its time to get back to normal. But what used to be a normal workload can now feel overwhelming because the pace feels like it was an entirety ago. In this week's episode of the Preemo Podcast, Zack and Phil discuss what its been like when your day feels heavier than it has in months and ways you can keep yourself and the staff around you motivated. Because being busy is a good thing but you need to keep that Preemo Mindset along the way!
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Individuals across the country have been relying on Government funded stimulus payments to help put money back in their pockets. This essentially boils down to a rebate from tax dollars that we've already paid out. Meanwhile, the Government uses these bills to fund their own special interest with only a fraction of the funds going back into the hands of the people.
On today's episode of Pure Speculation, we pose the question, what if the Government allowed you to keep more of the money you have earned instead of the average worker relying on them for a kickback? Do your tax dollars really get you what you want in today's society?
Hosts Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes break it all down in this week's episode of Pure Speculation. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate
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Now that things are opening back up, will consumers be flocking to retail outlets to breath some new life into their outdated closets? Some experts say its only a matter of time.
But with a year where athleisure and work from home attire swept the nation, it might be harder to adjust back to dressing up than you think. Here at Preemo we take comfort over everything and if the stock prices of company's like Nike, Lululemon, and Under Armour are any indication, the rest of the country might start looking more like Silicon Valley and less like Mad Men.
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock the last few weeks, you’ve heard the term NFT on the news, in an article, or in a tweet. Its the newest digital craze. But if you’re like us, you’re wondering...WTF is it exactly?
This new craze has created a market seeing crazy high selling prices and big returns for digital media. But the concept seems foreign to any one who might only be used to the traditional investments like stocks, bonds, real estate, and precious metals. Are you ready to diversify your portfolio or is this another trend that is sure to lose steam?
Host Zack Hayes is joined by returning guest Mike Stabley to break it all down in this week's episode of Pure Speculation. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate
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We're not here for a debate about whether or not masks should be worn, but our industry is definitely pondering whether these new accessories perfect for branding are here to stay for the long run. We've printed more masks in the last year than we can shake a stick at but if our suppliers offerings tell us anything, its that masks and gaiters will be around for awhile. Will you be incorporating them into your next promo order?
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Bubbles Bubbles everywhere, its only a matter of time before they burst.
Could it be as bad as 2008 or maybe even worse?
Hosts Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes break it all down in this week's episode of Pure Speculation. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate
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Can you spare an hour out of your busy day for self improvement? If you say no, I'm going to challenge you to try. We owe it to ourselves to take time to improve our minds or bodies and by doing so we might even find that by producing more efficient results that we actually gain that time back. Trust me, you'll feel better and it will get you right in that zone that is the Preemo Mindset!
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Bold statement? Probably not. I think we all recognize that the system is rigged against the individual and geared towards corporate dominance in conjunction with political influence to mold society into an image that works best for their dominance and self interest.
And even when it looks like David has a shot against Goliath like during the short squeeze put on Wall Street from a small number of Reddit users, we quickly get smacked back to reality finding that even with power in numbers, its not enough for a society that is controlled by Government and Corporations working hand in hand.
Robinhood claimed that it was for the little guy but it was made abundantly clear that they were being controlled by their real customer, the powers that be with the hedge funds who they sell information to. Thus stopping the short squeeze dead in its track and causing the average retail trader to lose big while hedge funds walked away with hundreds of millions of dollars.
Can things change when the same people setting policy are collecting a check from those that are manipulating the system? Get yourself out of the struggle state on this week's episode of Pure Speculation.
Hosts Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes break it all down in this week's episode of Pure Speculation. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate
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What exactly is a screen and why is it so important to our production process? Well, you can't make a shirt without one (at least a screen printed tee-hence the name, get it?) but this little tool of ours might be the most labor intensive part of the job.
Preemo Phil shines in this episode of The Preemo Podcast as he lends his industry knowledge to give you an inside look at what it takes to make a screen from beginning to end so that your next t-shirt order stays looking crispy! Content might be king, but volume is key to any screen printed order. Find out why in this week's episode of The Preemo Podcast.
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Since the pandemic started, we've seen a rise in consumer spending. People are buying more now than ever but the gratification that comes with these purchases of trinkets and other knick knacks is fleeting, sending consumers flocking back to their browsers to get the next fix.
Or maybe you were able to focus your attention on an even bigger purchase like a new home or dipping your toes in the stock market but you were left with buyers remorse wondering what is going to happen next after entering into a 30 year mortgage on a house that already doesn't feel like home or losing 75% of your position in GameStop stock...
Our mental state is in jeopardy as we get our dopamine fix from clicking add to cart. Why do we choose to focus our dollars on empty pieces of junk that leave a gaping hole in our hearts? Instead, can we break this addiction by focusing on practices that will set us up for long term success?
Hosts Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes break it all down in this week's episode of Pure Speculation. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate
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Zack is solo on this week's episode of The Preemo Podcast. He'll reflect on the last 16 years of business here at FAMS Printing, how things have changed, and how successes and failures culminate to form the story and identity of any business. What's in store for the future? Keep listening to find out.
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Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg recently downplayed the role that their social media platform played in providing an outlet for the Protesters of the Jan 6th Siege on the Capital to coordinate the event that took place. Sandberg implied that smaller fringe platforms who didn't have the same capabilities to monitor activity were actually to blame.
According to numbers provided in the charging docs from the Justice Department, that doesn't seem to even come close to the truth.
Has Facebook and it's influence on society gone too far? Why do we accept what they tell us at face value? And why do we waste our valuable time on such toxic platforms?
Hosts Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes break it all down in this week's episode of Pure Speculation. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate
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What do The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Shamrock Shakes, and Book It have in common? They are all topics covered in this week's episode of The Preemo Podcast.
Host Zack Hayes sits down with Mark Zarate of Zarate Fitness and The Cool, Calm, and Chaotic Podcast for his second appearance on The Preemo Podcast. We cover a plethora of topics in this fun, laid back, and informative conversation.
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PPP has been one of the least discussed factors of the 2020/2021 COVID Stimulus packages, mostly only relevant to small business owners. And as our Government prepares to dish out the third wave of these forgivable loan plans for small businesses, we have to talk about the smoke screen that this has created for the unemployment rate in the U.S.
While some estimates claim this program has saved nearly 50 Million Jobs, we'll analyze why that figure might actually be a fraction of what is being reported.
Nearly $800 Billion Dollars has been pumped into the pockets of employers/employees allowing individuals to keep their jobs and companies to put profits into other avenues. But what happens when this program dries up by the beginning of Summer? Will we see an increase in the unemployment rate that seems stuck at just under 7%?
Are we saving jobs or just delaying the inevitable?
Hosts Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes break it all down in this week's episode of Pure Speculation. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate
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Should you? Can You? There's a lot of questions any business faces when they are talking expansion, but throw in uncertain economic times and the conversation gets flipped on its head. Zack Hayes and Preemo Phil sit down on this week's episode to discuss if the time is now for expansion in the print industry and if so, in what ways? Talking about your business is never a bad thing and you'll see us work out some strategies right here on The Preemo Podcast.
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Pure Speculation once again welcomes Dan Griffin to the studio for this week's episode. We will cover a variety of topics ranging from how we manage our finances, the value of your dollar, the future of the workforce, Government control on the individual, corporate censorship, and the difference between Money and Currency.
It's a loaded episode but it's a loaded world we live in. Enjoy the conversation.
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We're back with a brand new season of The Preemo Podcast!
What happens when you open a business right before the Pandemic hits? Well, just ask our guest for today's episode of The Preemo Podcast, Ryan Mrdeza who is the Owner/Operator of Woodward Standard Print House in Downtown Birmingham. Ryan was one of the original founders of FAMS Printing and has partnered back up with our host Zack Hayes to bring custom printing to the masses and a brand new retail website called wearthemitten.com.
But it hasn't been easy. New businesses always struggle in the beginning stages but 2020 was a year unlike any other. The workload is heavy and the customer base is not what it was when the venture was first put into motion. And even with less assistance available for new vs established businesses, Ryan remains optimistic about what is in store for Woodward Standard.
Find out why that is and how Ryan has filled into the new role in the town he now calls home, Birmingham, right here in the Mitten State.
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Pure Speculation welcomes Julia Griffin into the basement studio for this week's episode. We'll cover a variety of topics ranging from shutdowns, the state of small business, big tech, the hypocrisy of our leaders and what the future has in store. A very interesting conversation with a unique perspective.
Hosts Zack Hayes breaks it all down in this week's episode of Pure Speculation. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate
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Big Tech is stepping up to the plate to fix the tear in society that they helped to create, all while generating record profits. Publicly they speak of shock for what unrolled at the Capital Building earlier this month, but internally these companies were well aware of the divide and rhetoric that was fueling their platforms. Now censorship in America is being regulated by these same platforms that seem to have more power and control than Government itself.
Is it too late to fix? Do they really even want to? And while former President Trump remains a lighting rod for the incident that occurred, maybe we should be looking at Tech CEO's like Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey to unleash our frustrations on.
Hosts Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes break it all down in this week's episode of Pure Speculation. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate
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Designer Babies, "Wetware", Synthetic Foods, Teleportation, Immortality! Take a listen to the remainder of the topics Futurists have set their sites on in the decades to come.
These are just a few of the topics we'll be covering in the conclusion of What Does the Future Have in Store? Science Fiction or a Figment of the Imagination? We'll grade these predictions on their plausibility...for better or worse.
Hosts Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes break it all down in this week's episode of Pure Speculation. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate
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Technological Advancements, Space Colonization, Human Survivability in the Decades to Come. These are just a few of the topics we'll be covering in Part 1 of 2 as we take a look into the predictions of Futurists in this week's episode of Pure Speculation. Science Fiction or a Figment of the Imagination? We'll grade these predictions on their plausibility...for better or worse.
Hosts Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes break it all down in this week's episode of Pure Speculation. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate
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Check out the latest Podcast to come out of the Preemo Studios. Its all about staying focused and applying that Preemo Mindset while going out and setting your goals for everything you want to accomplish this upcoming year.
2020 was an absolute disaster of a year. Zach Clark and Preemo Podcast host Zack Hayes are setting out on a year long journey to make 2021 the best year yet, not just for themselves but for you the listener too. No goal too big, no goal too small. What do you want to get out of 2021?
Pick a goal, 'set it' and join Zach and Zack for support along the way!
New episodes of The Preemo Podcast are coming back in 2021. Stay Tuned!
Happy New Year! With this New Year comes the promise of another round of Stimulus Checks! This round won't be quite as exciting with the amount per person being chopped in half to $600 from the $1200 of the original payments. While 14 Million Americans remain unemployed, does it make sense to give almost 190 Million Americans Stimulus Payments or should we be focusing on Unemployment Benefits? Plus, what can $600 even get you these days? Seems a little insulting...maybe we should demand more from our Representatives. But what do you expect in the Struggle State?
Hosts Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes break it all down in this week's episode of Pure Speculation. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate
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There's no "magic number" but that doesn't stop people some throwing out the M word...Million. The figure used to be 1 Million for retirement but with inflation, cost of living increases, higher tax brackets, and satisfying our needs that number has quickly doubled to where 2 Million is the new amount necessary to save for a comfortable retirement. While everyone's situation is different, when so many Americans struggle to save for a rainy day, how can the majority of people even think about implementing a plan for retirement? Well, the time will come fast so do it while you can.
We'll review the recommended figures and strategies for people at every stage in employment and give our own advice for where to start if you're struggling on planning for retirement.
Hosts Zack Hayes and Ryan Kersten break it all down in this week's episode of Talkin Cash, now a part of the Struggle State and Pure Speculation Family. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate and @wetalkincash
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The U.S. is outperforming the Global Economy amidst the Pandemic through the utilization of stimulus packages, low interest rates, and a booming stock market. But our employment rate isn't keeping pace with our Global counterparts and as money from the CARES ACT dries up, a moratorium on evictions expires, and credit card spending begins to decrease we'll ponder if that means this Economy might be maxed out. You can only prop up this Economy for so long before the effects begin to be felt.
Oh, and Big Business is thriving while Main Street is Dying. Is the Average American being shorted? We'll present some figures that should make every American angry no matter what Political Spectrum you find yourself on.
Hosts Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes break it all down in this week's episode of Pure Speculation. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate
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Normally during economic uncertainty and high unemployment rates, the residential housing market is discussed ad nauseam. But these times are quite different than what a normal slow down looks like. The way we do business, the way we live, and the path we find ourselves on is unlike any time in history and there is one part of the real estate market being ignored.
We wonder...what is going to happen to all of this commercial space that become empty as a result of the American Work Force migrating to remote working? It feels like it might be here to stay and if so, many of these companies won't be renewing leases when that time comes. Will this create the next big bubble that shocks the economy? Only one way to find out...let's speculate!
Hosts Zack Hayes and Ryan Kersten break it all down in this week's episode of Talkin Cash, now a part of the Struggle State and Pure Speculation Family. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate and @wetalkincash
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Have you seen the Black Friday/Cyber Monday numbers for 2020? Even in the midst of a pandemic where unemployment is higher, future employment is uncertain, and states are shutting down, the American People did not disappoint. We like to spend and we made that abundantly clear this Holiday spending weekend. Retail therapy? Maybe. A fat credit card bill in January? Most definitely. The real question is, can we afford that bill when it comes? That might be the big indicator for what is in store for 2021.
Hosts Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes break it all down in this week's episode of Pure Speculation. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate
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The U.S. Economy as we knew it might be over. That would be a bold statement if it were only coming from our mouths. But when these words are uttered by the current Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell, it sends shivers down the spine of anyone who participates in our economy. And that's essentially every citizen in the United States. And that's exactly what happened earlier this November when Powell was speaking at a panel discussion on Central Banking.
The COVID Shutdowns that swept the nation brought on advancements in technology and companies were quick to find new ways to innovate in ways that would usually takes years to formulate. All of this causes disruption to the market and low level jobs are sure to be some of the first casualties. But where will it end?
We may be recovering, but it will be to a completely different economy.
Hosts Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes break it all down in this week's episode of Pure Speculation. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate
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The Market is Up! But wait, so is Unemployment! Consumer spending is down...but so are personal savings! How does any of this make sense? Is now the right time to jump into the market? Are you diversified enough in your investments? What's in store for the end of 2020 and the beginning of 2021 as we usher in a new Administration. So many questions, so little time, not enough bourbon.
Host of Pure Speculation Zack Hayes and Talkin Cash Alum Ryan Kersten are back at it again bringing you their take on the roller coaster that is investing and analyzing the market from the average investor's stand point.
Hosts Zack Hayes and Ryan Kersten break it all down in this week's episode of Talkin Cash, now a part of the Struggle State and Pure Speculation Family. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate and @wetalkincash
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The $68 trillion transfer of wealth in America is evaporating amid the economic crisis. The number is staggering but the wealth and private businesses accumulated by the Boomers is starting to show that it may not have the staying power to pass on to future generations. What does this mean to the future of the American Economy as we know it?
- According to a survey by the Center for New Middle Class, there was a 25% drop in the number of baby boomers who said they are self-employed or own their own business in the second quarter.
- That impact could have significant repercussions for the economy at large considering that baby boomers own nearly half of privately-held businesses with employees in the U.S., according to Project Equity.
- That’s 2.34 million businesses with 24.7 million employees and $5.1 trillion in sales, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Hosts Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes break it all down in this week's episode of Pure Speculation. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate
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It's a loaded question, we know. But as Technology advances and we question more and more about the reality we live in, scientists are nearing the conclusion that the results are about 50/50 that we are living in some sort of simulation. And if we are actually able to create our own simulation with consciousness, the odds that we're living in base reality drastically drop.
I think therefore I am, right? Not so fast...
Hosts Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes break it all down in this week's episode of Pure Speculation. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate
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Well, its the morning after the 2020 Election and we have no official word on who the next President of the United States will be. So we'll do what we do best and speculate as to what will happen in the coming days, weeks, and months that follow.
With a race that's closer than anyone could have anticipated, we can all agree on one thing...you can't count on polling.
Hosts Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes break it all down in this week's episode of Pure Speculation. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate
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As you head to the polls to cast your ballot (or maybe you already sent that ballot in weeks ago), it can feel like Americans are divided on every topic. Its either Right or Left, Republican or Democrat with no middle ground. In this week's episode of Pure Speculation, we'll break down this article from the New York Times that points out that we might not be as divided as we think we are. There might still be hope after all...
We'll be back in your feed in two days on Wednesday for our reaction to the results of the 2020 Election. Here at StruggleState.com, we don't care who you vote for, just as long as you do!
Hosts Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes break it all down in this week's episode of Pure Speculation. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate
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Did she or didn't she? Of course she did.
In late July 2016, Hillary Clinton, in an effort to divert attention from the email scandal that was haunting her presidential bid, directed her campaign to peddle a political narrative that Russia’s suspected hacking and leaking of Democratic Party emails was in furtherance of a conspiracy between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump to swing the election to Trump.
Why does it matter now? Because the current Democratic Candidate Joe Biden wants your vote for President this November and the Obama Administration, where he served as Vice President during this time, made a calculated effort to shelter the Clinton Campaign from any wrong doing in an effort for the Democrats to remain in control of the White House.
FBI director James Comey held his infamous “exoneration” press conference, which illustrated that there was damning evidence of Clinton’s mishandling of classified information and destruction of government records, and of her promotion of a culture of national-security recklessness at the State Department; but, nevertheless, that the Obama administration would not charge her, even though her conduct violated the literal terms of the espionage statute.
Do we want more of the same back door deals and blatant disregard for the rules as we've seen in the past?
Hosts Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes break it all down in this week's episode of Pure Speculation. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate
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Many people with student loans aren't carrying the burden of their debt alone. The mountain of debt weighs down their families, too.
"Student loan repayment is really a family affair," says Fiona Greig, director of consumer research at the JPMorgan Chase Institute.
The number of people 60 and older with student loan debt has been increasing, with many of those loans taken out by parents and grandparents to help younger family members pay for college.
Now a new study by the JPMorgan Chase Institute says nearly 40% of student loan payers are helping someone else pay off their student loans. And 27% of these helpers hold no student loan debt themselves.
But it goes beyond Student Loan Debt. This practice applies to a younger generation looking to purchase their first home. 1 in 5 U.S. Homeowners received an average of $39,000 in assistance from parents for down payments on Real Estate. And in 2018 Family/Friends assisted in the purchase of $317 Billion worth of property.
While getting assistance like this seems ok on paper, its starting to delay the ability for an older generation to retire. And you have to wonder, will this younger generation be able to do the same for their kids? Or are we raising a generation that has clue how to manage their finances, keeping them deeper in what we call the Struggle State?
Hosts Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes break it all down in this week's episode of Pure Speculation. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate
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While everyone else was talking COVID and Civil Unrest, the U.S. Government was quietly laying the ground work for what will be known as your Government issued Digital Wallet. In an effort to stay competitive with Foreign Nations as well as the mysterious Cryptocurrency that is Bitcoin and Libra, your Social Security number would be tied to a Digital Wallet whether you want it to our not. Is this a way for the Government to gain more control over its citizens or a move to keep the U.S. Dollar as a player on a Global stage? And is it really that different than the digital banking system we already have?
In addition, Zack Hayes and new voice to Pure Speculation Mike Stabley will go down a rabbit hole of what happens if President Trump decides not to give up his seat after a closely contested election, voter fraud, and the divide that is currently affecting our nation. Cheers!
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We know that Saving and Investing is good for the long term, but we don't receive the same pleasure from putting our money behind these practices. Instead, we seek instant gratification in the form of purchases big and small that only temporarily fulfill the void we're trying to fill. Self Control is one key aspect of getting out of the Struggle State. Is your mindset strong enough to delay the instant gratification in exchange for financial stability?
The ancient idea that what we desire isn’t necessarily what we enjoy has received support from modern neuroscience, which indicates that the two processes involve distinct circuits in the brain; dopamine, the so-called “pleasure chemical”, is probably better understood as a desire chemical, which can be triggered in huge quantities in the near-total absence of pleasure.
Hosts Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes break it all down in this week's episode of Pure Speculation. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate
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Jobs continue to be the topic of conversation in the Struggle State. Are you hiring? Firing? Job Hunting? Still struggling to work from home? The concept of work and jobs has changed as we know it. The real question is...will it ever go back to being the same?
Host Zack Hayes is joined by Special Guest and Talkin' Cash Alum Ryan Kersten to break it all down in this week's episode of Pure Speculation. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate
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As most US states head in the wrong direction with coronavirus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has retracted key information about how the virus spreads.
The US is on the brink of 200,000 coronavirus deaths, with the number of new cases rising in 28 states, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
But do you trust the data? Information on the CDC's website vanish as fast as it pops up and the data doesn't always paint the full picture. There is much doubt as to whether things will shake up on the brink of a Presidential Election.
Hosts Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes break it all down in this week's episode of Pure Speculation. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate
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Money is cheap to borrow and the Housing Market continues to be a Seller's Paradise. With more and more people working from home, some families see this as the perfect opportunity to upgrade into something bigger and better when it comes to our homesteads. But with uncertainty around every corner, an upcoming election, and job casualties created by the pandemic that have yet to come to fruition, are we rushing into something that is unsustainable for the long haul? We'll discuss these variables and more on this week's episode of Pure Speculation.
Host Zack Hayes is joined by Special Guest and Talkin' Cash Alum Ryan Kersten to break it all down in this week's episode of Pure Speculation. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate
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Not all jobs can sustain a living wage...and those jobs should not be full time positions.
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Bonus Episode!
When Zack and Preemo Phil aren't talking about Preemo Topics with their Preemo Friends, they're speculating on the most interesting topics from around the Internet. We're bringing the Pure Speculation Podcast to our Preemo Audience with this week's Special Episode.
It's the Documentary everyone is talking about. In this week's special episode of Pure Speculation, we're breaking down Netflix's new documentary titled The Social Dilemma. A look into how the fabric of society has been altered as we dive deeper into two different realities that have been created for you on your social media feeds. Is this move to manipulate users an intentional result for a desire to fuel profits? Regardless, the repercussions of a generation growing up on social is yet to be determined and if these trends continue, the future looks bleak.
Hosts Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes break it all down in this week's episode of Pure Speculation. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate
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It's the Documentary everyone is talking about. In this week's special episode of Pure Speculation, we're breaking down Netflix's new documentary titled The Social Dilemma. A look into how the fabric of society has been altered as we dive deeper into two different realities that have been created for you on your social media feeds. Is this move to manipulate users an intentional result for a desire to fuel profits? Regardless, the repercussions of a generation growing up on social is yet to be determined and if these trends continue, the future looks bleak.
Hosts Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes break it all down in this week's episode of Pure Speculation. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate
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Math is Scary...but we're going to try some anyways.
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Is Gold part of your investment portfolio? If not, maybe it will be after listening to this episode of Pure Speculation. Once considered a fringe mode of asset collecting by preppers and speculators, Gold is having a moment. Surging past $2,000/oz in August, nearly 1 in 6 Americans have purchased Gold or some sort of precious metal in the last 3 months alone.
But is it really a solid investment strategy to avoid losing everything in an epic breakdown of society and the economy if you don't physically own your Gold? Will these prices continue to surge or has fear and panic created a Gold bubble? Your guess is as good as ours, but we're going to talk about it anyway.
Hosts Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes break it all down in this week's episode of Pure Speculation. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate
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When your Struggle becomes your Motivator.
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A little bit of a different format for this week's offering for the Podcast. Pure Speculation Host Zack Hayes joins the Podcast A Common Divide to discuss why Daycare facilities have been able to open but schools are pushing for online learning. As the conversation navigates beyond doors opening and the doors and shifts to the socio-economic impact that this will have for individuals, it started to feel like an Episode of Pure Speculation. So we've decided to bring it to our audience as well. Enjoy...but don't forget...The Struggle is Real!
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Are you a Thriver or a Straggler?
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This week, the FAMS Printing crew should have been gearing up for the 89th Annual Romeo Peach Festival. Unfortunately, as we all know, the flagship event for the entire Romeo Community has been cancelled for the first time since WWII.
Instead of dwelling on the negative, we're going to make the most of it and reflect back on our favorite things about the Romeo Peach Festival. What will you miss the most? See if your list matches what Zack and Preemo Phil have on theirs in this week's episode of the Preemo Podcast.
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Don't get it twisted...Not all Debt is Created Equal in the Struggle State.
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Goals. We all have them but how often do you say them out loud? Sometimes talking about your life goals, no matter how lofty they may be, can help put them in perspective. Regardless of what you look to accomplish in your life, everyone should have a mental image of what they want to create for themselves and the path that leads to fulfilling it. While very different, Zack Hayes and Preemo Phil sit down to share their Life Goals on this week's episode of the Preemo Podcast.
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Follow the news in detail and fact check? Ain't nobody got time for that!
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As if the Coronavirus Chaos couldn't get any crazier...Now the Pentagon feels its a good time to confirm that programs have existed for decades to investigate UAPs (or Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) and that videos circulating on the internet of military footage tracking such objects are in fact legitimate. With 2/3 of people believing their Government knows more about UFOs than they let out, it sounds like those concerns are being confirmed.
Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid tweeted Monday that Americans "deserve to be informed" about UFO information following the Pentagon's official release of three Navy videos showing "unidentified aerial phenomena."
Why it matters: Reid devoted funding in 2007 to a $22 million program to investigate unidentified flying objects. The Pentagon confirmed its existence in 2017.
- The Navy also confirmed an increase in UFO sightings in 2019. It formalized a new process to allow pilots to report sightings at the time.
- Officials have clarified that, while UFOs are not necessarily indicative of extraterrestrial life, they do raise concerns regarding advanced aircraft flying near sensitive military facilities and military-controlled ranges.
The big picture: The Navy videos were previously published by the New York Times, which interviewed the pilots involved in some of the incidents.
- They refused to speculate on the origin of the crafts they saw, but one pilot told the Times that "we're here to do a job, with excellence, not make up myths."
Why now? Should it be of any real concern to us? Would the confirmation of life on other planets beyond our solar system throw our society into chaos?
Hosts Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes break it all down in this week's episode of Pure Speculation. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate
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Your guess is as good as mine...
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The fitness and wellness industry has been hit hard by those operating brick and mortar locations in a time when their services are needed the most. After being shutdown for months, how does a small local business navigate their way through the uncertainty while staying positive? On this week's episode of the Preemo Podcast, host Zack Hayes sits down with Danny Mullen of Raw Fitness right here in Washington Twp. Listen as we discuss his journey from Romeo High School to playing college hoops at Rochester College and eventually finding his true calling as a fitness expert in the town he grew up in. How has his business changed since the COVID-19 outbreak and what's next for Danny and Raw Fitness? Listen and find out!
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Because trying too hard to be productive is not very productive.
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If you only listen to one Podcast this year about two lifelong friends and former business partners that started a small company together 15 years ago, parted ways after 10 years, didn't speak for 5 years after that and then somehow found a way to work together again and create something brand new, we recommend this week's episode of the Preemo Podcast. Hear directly from FAMS Printing co-founder Ryan Mrdeza as we talk about the toll the job took on him, the reason why he left, what he's been up to for the last 5 years, and what's next on the horizon.
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Some 25 million Americans are set to lose $600 a week each in federal unemployment benefits at the end of the month, one of the thorniest issues Congress faces when it returns to Washington this week to consider another coronavirus relief bill.
Many people view the payments as a lifeline, and analysts say the $15 billion a week in federal spending has provided vital support to an economy staggering from the effects of the pandemic. But critics say the money, paid on top of regular state jobless benefits, discourages some Americans from returning to work as businesses try to reopen, holding back the recovery.
Things are about to change for the worker, the economy, and consumer spending virtually overnight. Were you a spender or a saver of your stimulus benefits?
Hosts Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes break it all down in this week's episode of Pure Speculation. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate
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What are you doing with your free time?
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Well...it's official. There will be no Peach Fest this year due to COVID-19 concerns. How will this impact small businesses in our local community? Now is the time to rally behind shop local initiatives and support businesses as they navigate through the losses that are sure to continue to come. We are all #TOOSMALLTOFAIL. Zack and Preemo Phil discuss how this looks for FAMS Printing and the rest of the business community here in Romeo.
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Keep your partisan politics...I want progress.
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Doing a podcast week in and week out is tough. And after nearly 60 episodes coming up with topics for our audience sometimes it feels like its impossible to get the creative juices flowing. Listen to this episode as Zack and Preemo Phil create something out of nothing.
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Because You Have the Key to Combating the Virus
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Have you heard of the new app Tik Tok? Well, Preemo Phil has so gather around as he tries to teach the Preemo Podcast crew about the newest app that's all the craze. Because if content is king, we're on top of it and ready to make more! Hurry up and download this podcast and the app before the United States Government bans it!
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Because Supply and Demand Go Hand in Invisible Hand...
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Big corporations are pulling their advertising from Facebook and it's having a major financial impact on the platform as well as their CEO/Founder Mark Zuckerberg. As the list continued to grow, will this improve the transparency and regulation on Hate Speech and Fake News that appears on the site by the minute? Or will this just be a bump in the road for the Social Media Juggernaut?
Hosts Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes break it all down in this week's episode of Pure Speculation. Follow us on Twitter @strugglestate
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The Road to Success is Always Under Construction
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Now that we're back to business, the norm just ain't gonna cut it. Businesses of all sizes will have to figure out a way to retain existing customers and ensure that we fight for those on the cusp of closing their doors. We can all be better so now that we've had some time to reflect, lets step our game up!
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It's all about the Company you keep.
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Time to get back to business @famsprinting with the entire Preemo Crew.
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Because Mondays Suck...
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Sometimes you have to do everything in your power to keep a client. And when mistakes are made (regardless at what step it occurs at during the process) sometimes you have to Eat That Job. But where do you draw the line? It can be a tight line to toe when the mistakes aren't necessarily made by the company. Zack Hayes and Preemo Phil recall some of the times when they've had to make those hard decisions on this weeks episode of the Preemo Podcast.
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The Only Platform Where All Your Opinions Are Fully Embraced
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You grew up watching their Commercials. Small Local Businesses using clever characters, jingles, gimmicks, spokespeople to push their brands. Some were funny, some were clever, and some were down right annoying. Love them or hate them, the local pitchmen had some of the most memorable ads from around the Metro Detroit Area. Listen as Zack Hayes and Preemo Phil take a trip down memory lane to remember some of their favorite (and not so favorite) ads.
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Can You Afford to Make Moves During an Economic Shift?
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When The Only Profits to be Made Are Their Own...
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Whether you like to admit it or not, we all splurge on Fast Food from time to time. It may be terrible for us, but it tastes so good. That being said, we also have our favorite go to items. Zack and Preemo Phil list their in this week's episode of The Preemo Podcast. As an added Bonus, Zack gives the Calorie Count on his Favorite Items for a Grim Reality Check. Bon Appetit!
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You Heard Me Right...Robot Insurance
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If This Doesn't Do It, Nothing Will
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Time to play another favorite game here at the Preemo Studio. On this week's episode we bring back Overrated/Underrated: Quarantine Edition! Listen as we review topics related to the Quarantine and determine if they are Overrated or Underrated. It's that simple! Will you agree with Zack and Preemo Phil? Let your voice be heard!
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Wait, You Want to Rely on Who for Your Retirement?
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Its a simple question. Many people use the concept of luck to justify why some people fare better than others in life while others completely disregard the phenomenon all together. Roman Philosopher Seneca stated Luck is when Opportunity Meets Preparation. Considering all that's going on in today's world, there will be opportunity around every corner. Will you be prepared for when you find yours?
You may not find your pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, but hold onto that rabbit's foot because you're lucky to have another episode of the Preemo Podcast with Zack Hayes and Preemo Phil!
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The economy is in free fall but Wall Street is thriving, and stocks of big private equity firms are soaring dramatically higher. That tells you who investors think is the real beneficiary of the federal government’s massive rescue efforts.
Ten weeks into the worst crisis in 90 years, the government’s effort to save the economy has been both a spectacular success and a catastrophic failure.
The clearest illustration of that came on Friday, when the government reported that 20.5 million people lost their jobs in April. It marked a period of unfathomable pain across the country not seen since the Great Depression. Also on Friday, the stock market rallied.
Hosts Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes breakdown this article from ProPublica.com in the only way they know how...by Purely Speculating on the impacts this will have on the future of our Economy. What does this really mean for our society and is history doomed to repeat itself?
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You might feel blindsided by the coronavirus, butwarnings about a looming pandemic have been there for decades. Government briefings, science journals and even popular fiction projected the spread of a novel virus and the economic impacts it would bring, complete often with details about the specific challenges the U.S. is now facing.
It makes you wonder: What else are we missing? What other catastrophes are coming that we aren’t planning for, but that could disrupt our lives, homes, jobs or our broader society in the next few years or decades?
Hosts Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes breakdown Politico's Domestic Threat Assessment in this weeks episode of Pure Speculation.
Episode 50 of the Preemo Podcast! What a journey it has been and now what we're discussing is more important than ever in this economic climate. In this week's episode of The Preemo Podcast, Zack and Phil give their take on what it means right now to be a Small Business in America. Are we Too Small to Fail? Between record high unemployment rates, large corporations receiving bailouts before Main Street, and the unknown path that is ahead it feels like the answer for most Small Businesses has yet to be determined...
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Well...is it? Probably not, but we can dream. In this episode of The Preemo Podcast, Zack and Phil speculate how much longer we have to put up with the work shutdown and the affects its had on Small Businesses everywhere.
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After you run out of Tiger King and Ozark episodes, you will surely gravitate back towards your favorite Guilty Pleasure Shows. We all have them (whether we want to admit it or not) and our hosts are no exception. Zack and Phil spill the beans on their favorite Guilty Pleasure shows on this episode of The Preemo Podcast. Maybe we should have kept some of these a secret...
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WARNING: Truth Bombs Will Be Dropped!
You can't go anywhere without hearing the term The New Normal amid the confusion that is the COVID-19 Pandemic and the resulting Government Shutdown of the Economy. But do we want this way of life to be our New Normal? Its been over a month since our guest Dan Griffin sat down with Zack Hayes for the Preemo Podcast Interview and a lot has changed since then. So much so that we only thought it was right to bring him back for an update as reality starts to set in.
We discuss the implications of a month without income (except for that #ronamoney), which Federal Programs have been abused by undeserving corporations, and how the consumer can have an impact on economics as it relates to the local community in our #toosmalltofail campaign. Is this our New Normal? Maybe...but it doesn't have to be.
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I don't think this needs to be said, but right now THE STRUGGLE IS REAL! Last week we talked about the reign of content so our follow up to bring the conversation of navigating through the mess that is our shutdown struggle cannot be ignored. Will the stimulus come? Will the shutdown be lifted in the timelines provided? When will it be safe to do business again? We don't have all the answers but Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes have a fun time trying to figure it out on The Preemo Podcast!
If you want to discuss how your business has been affected due to the shutdown, we want to hear from you! Contact us on Instagram or Twitter or email us at preemo@famsprinting.com to be featured on an upcoming episode of the Preemo Podcast as we explore our new series titled #TOOSMALLTOFAIL.
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We always say on The Preemo Podcast that Content is King and the Struggle is Real. Well now the crown is heavier than ever. Never before has creating content been so important for businesses of any size. When you find your core business being eliminated due to the mandated shutdowns, it becomes the only thing you have left. So how do you jump into it or ramp it up? Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes sit down on this week's episode to discuss.
If you want to discuss how your business has been affected due to the shutdown, we want to hear from you! Contact us on Instagram or Twitter or email us at preemo@famsprinting.com to be featured on an upcoming episode of the Preemo Podcast as we explore our new series titled #TOOSMALLTOFAIL.
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Music is the soundtrack to our lives. And when times are tough, its the music from our favorite artists that put us in the right state of mind. Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes sit down to discuss their Top 5 Favorite Albums of all time (yes we're still calling them Albums). There is some serious range here from underground hip hop to some obscure choices...and Phil makes the ultimate faux pas when making one of his picks. Listen in to find out what it is on this week's episode of the Preemo Podcast.
What are your Top 5 Album picks? Let us know on Instagram and Twitter!
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Buckle up for this one folks. This conversation went on for so long we had to break it up into 2 parts. Zack Hayes sits down with owner of the Romeo Barber Shop Dan Griffin just after Governor Whitmer ordered all Barbershops, Hair Salons, Tattoo Parlors, and Nail Salons to be shut down. We talked what was in store for Small Business, Individuals, and Society as a whole. Dan has some interesting theories on what's in store...
You can follow Dan on Instagram @romeobarber
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Buckle up for this one folks. This conversation went on for so long we had to break it up into 2 parts. Zack Hayes sits down with owner of the Romeo Barber Shop Dan Griffin just after Governor Whitmer ordered all Barbershops, Hair Salons, Tattoo Parlors, and Nail Salons to be shut down. We talked what was in store for Small Business, Individuals, and Society as a whole. Dan has some interesting theories on what's in store...
You can follow Dan on Instagram @romeobarber
Contact us on Instagram or Twitter or email us at preemo@famsprinting.com to be featured on an upcoming episode of the Preemo Podcast.
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The Preemo Podcast is sponsored by Muskamu, apparel that brings you back down to Earth. Use the Promo Code PREEMO at checkout and receive 15% off your next order at www.muskamu.com
Looking for something to fill the void during this #shelterinplace order? So are we. Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes take a break from the normal Preemo topics and make our Netflix recommendations for what you can binge during these stressful times. If you don't like our picks, you have no one to blame but Carole Baskin...
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Zack Hayes of The Preemo Podcast sits down with Professional Keynote Speaker and Entrepreneur Brooke Brewer in this edition of the Preemo Interview. From Olympic Dreams and Snowboarding beginnings to sharing a stage with Rachel Hollis, this Romeo Native has always had her eyes on the prize. Find out how she stays motivated and what's in store for the future. Listen to the end to get Brooke's Netflix Pick for what to Binge while #shelteringinplace! You can follow Brooke on Instagram @brookebrewer20
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The Economy has slowed to a screeching halt and the Real Estate Industry is no different. Social Distancing has impacted how Realtors handle their buyers and sellers in this market. Have the real world impacts been fully realized yet or are these ripples slowly building into something bigger?
Zack Hayes of The Preemo Podcast sits down with Realtor and Romeo Alum Ken Hirschmann of Best Life & Co. in Royal Oak to discuss how his team has been handling the shutdown and where he views the direction of the Real Estate Market. Listen to the end to get Ken's Netflix Pick for what to Binge while #shelteringinplace!
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Ryan Kersten joins Zack Hayes once again for an episode of The Preemo Podcast as we attempt to make sense of what's going on in the market. As the world faces the effects of COVID-19 and the Government Shelter in Place Orders, we've seen historical drops in the Stock Market and uncertainty in our economy for the first time in over a decade. How do you best protect your assets during these volatile times and how long can we ride this out?
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This Podcast was recorded hours before Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a Shelter in Place order for the state of Michigan due to the spread of the COVID-19 Virus. Our way of life is beginning to change and we will feel the squeeze well beyond the 3 week shutdown. We have to ask though, is help on the way or will we be forced to fend for ourselves?
These are unprecedented times. Things are Weird. Businesses will struggle. Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes navigate through their thought process for how this will affect our business, employees, and the economy as a whole. Things are changing by the hour but we're here to talk through it.
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These are unprecedented times. Things are Weird. Businesses will struggle. Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes navigate through their thought process for how this will affect our business, employees, and the economy as a whole. Things are changing by the hour but we're here to talk through it.
Is anyone confident at this point as to how we will get through this pandemic? Not just from a health standpoint but from an economic impact that will be sure to have ripple effects long term. Contact us on Instagram or Twitter or email us at preemo@famsprinting.com to be featured on an upcoming episode of the Preemo Podcast.
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These are unprecedented times. Things are Weird. Businesses will struggle. Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes navigate through their thought process for how this will affect our business, employees, and the economy as a whole. Things are changing by the hour but we're here to talk through it.
For our fellow small business owners out there, how do you plan on handling the potential shut down and lost revenue from the Corona Virus outbreak? Contact us on Instagram or Twitter or email us at preemo@famsprinting.com to be featured on an upcoming episode of the Preemo Podcast.
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Nothing slows down the momentum of your business as much as the failure to communicate. Listen as we lay everything out on the table for this weeks episode of the Preemo Podcast as Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes attempt to figure out when the communication pipeline gets jammed and the relationship between employer and employee.
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Just when you think you're moving full steam ahead, up pops a road block. It happens at work, in life, and usually the timing sucks. But instead of dwelling on it we'll figure out how to fight through it by identifying potential set backs in your work life balance and battle them head on in this weeks episode of the Preemo Podcast.
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Want to play a game? We're not the originators of Overrated/Underrated but we thought it would be fun to get our take on topics for the apparel industry and explain why we think they are either Overrated or Underrated in today's market. Listen and let us know if you agree!
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Lets look ahead to 2020 as we discuss some of the emerging apparel trends that Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes see on the horizon for the Promo Industry...for better and for worse.
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Better late than never...we all set goals for the upcoming year but how many of us stick to them? Listen as Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes sit down to discuss their goals for 2020 and how they plan on sticking to them and seeing them to fruition on this weeks episode of the Preemo Podcast!
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You grew up loving them. They might have even inspired you to pick up a bat, dribble a basketball, or lace up your skates. Sports movies connect us in so many ways and transcend the game itself. Listen as Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes discuss some of their favorite flicks from the Sports genre on this weeks #nostalgia packed episode of The Preemo Podcast! Quack...Quack...Quack...
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Are you ready for some Football? As we approach Super Bowl Sunday its only appropriate that Zack and Phil Hayes reminisce about some of their favorite Super Bowl Commercials of years past. Some of you might even watch the big game exclusively for the creative ads that turn into water cooler conversations on Monday. With so many to choose from, I'm sure a few were missed so tell us what you think on Twitter and Instagram. Stick around for the end as we make our own Super Bowl predictions as the Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers!
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As a small business, when you're working with your staff there can always be a fine line with roles and responsibilities. I'm talking so small that you don't have the departments like HR, Marketing, or Sales. We all end up wearing a lot of hats. The smaller your company is, the bigger a loss it is when someone leaves for a new career path. Think of it like this...If your company has 10 employees and 2 leave, that's 20% of your work force! How do you Walk the Tightrope between accountability and effectiveness? Find out as Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes discuss their experiences on this weeks episode of The Preemo Podcast!
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Feeling stressed? You're not alone. Whether its from being overworked, spread thin at home, or struggling to get your newest venture off the ground, Stress is a common factor for almost everyone these days. While it may be a constant, the true test is how you handle it. Listen as Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes evaluate their own experiences with Stress and how they handle it even when it feels debilitating! Get that #preemomindset for 2020!
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Just a little update episode for the listeners of the Preemo Podcast and how things have progressed! Looking forward to a great 2020!
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No matter what industry you find yourself in, Tech will always be a dominating force. Whether it be software, equipment, or a new automation process, how do you know if its right for your business? You want to stay ahead of the curve but you don't want to jump in too soon either. Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes get into the discussion for how this concept applies to the Printing Industry as well as a broader scope for other applications.
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Not all Hooded Sweatshirts are created equal! You heard the History of the Hoody now listen as Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes discuss some of the properties that they consider essential for bringing a Preemo Product to our Clients. As we prepare to embark on creating the Perfect Hoody in 2020 you'll get some insight as to what you can expect!
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In celebration of Christmas, we're taking a trip down memory lane as Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes discuss their favorite gifts from Christmas past. From Stretch Armstrong to Starter Jackets, we'll see if any of their gifts bring back old memories. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from The Preemo Podcast!
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Ok, we all love a good Hooded Sweatshirt (especially in these cold months). Nothing is more comfortable or classic than this look. We all have our favorites, but do we know where the Hooded Sweatshirt originated from? Zack and Phil do and they'll share their insight with you as the Preemo Podcast explores The History of the Hoody!
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Business doesn't work without Clients! When you're just starting out it can be difficult to attract clients to your new business and when you're established it can be even more difficult to attract the right clients to your business that matches with your core services. Listen as Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes discuss some of their strategies for FAMS Printing and Preemo Tees to help expand your client base.
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Happy Thanksgiving! Since Holidays are all about Family, we wanted to take this opportunity to bring another member of the Hayes clan into the Preemo Studio. In this very special episode, brothers Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes sit down with former FAMS employee (and more importantly-their Father) Clayton Hayes to discuss the infamous time when Zack fired his dad....You can't make this stuff up! Is there still hostility or is the incident water under the bridge? You decide.
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Sometimes the numbers don't paint the entire picture. Your hourly wage or salary just doesn't add up. By the time you cover your expenses and Uncle Sam takes his cut there isn't much left. How is anyone supposed to get ahead and plan for the future when your money doesn't go as far as it used to? Zack and Ryan put things in perspective and get real about how far that buck really goes on this episode of Talkin Cash.
Here at Talkin Cash we're having an open and honest conversation about how the average person perceives money and how you can increase your financial IQ. The average American struggles to get by and is buried in debt for most of their lives. Zack Hayes and Ryan Kersten are no financial experts but they've been around the block long enough to learn a thing or two, creating their own financial independence at an early age. Talkin Cash will uncover some of the missteps people make in regards to money and focuses on how you can avoid the pitfalls so you can also be on the road to financial independence.
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Mark Zarate is more than just a School Teacher. Mark Zarate is more than just Fitness Instructor. Mark Zarate is more than just a Podcaster. From molding minds to inspiring those around him to find their own driving force, find out how Mark Zarate of Zarate Fitness and The Cool Calm and Chaotic Podcast found his calling in a sea of Chaos. Zack Hayes sits down with Mark Zarate to discuss what brought him to this point and why his focus on helping others stands out above all else. He's earned his Preemo Stamp of Approval!
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Hey, remember that time FAMS opened up a second location in Rochester? Well the story is worth hearing as we discuss what brought us to that move and the mistakes we made along the way. Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes sit down to recall a time not so long ago and why sometimes a second location isn't the best idea.
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You're in luck because we have a very special crossover episode for our Preemo Listeners! The Preemo Podcast's very own Zack Hayes sits down for an interview on the Cool Calm and Chaotic Podcast with Mark Zarate. No topic was off limits and we covered topics beyond the wonderful world of business.
This Week’s Episode Is A Preemo Conversation With The Most Preemo Person In Michigan Zack Hayes. Zack Is The Owner of FAMs Printing, Preemo Tees, The Preemo Podcast, About 2 Thousand Other Podcasts, and The Epitome of Community, Entrepreneurship, and Being A Good Dude. I’ve Known Zack For About A Decade But Only Minimally, This Conversation Was An Awesome Eye Opener and Insight Into Zack’s Story As Well As Some Incredible Lessons Learned Ranging From Business, Work Ethic, Serving Others, Accepting Luck, Being Adaptable, The Color Magenta, and A Ton More! I Know You’ll Get A Lot Out of This! Stick Around For The Fun, You Are Going To Love It!
Topics Include…
• The Importance of Community and Loving Your Hometown
• Starting A Business At 19 Years Old and The Lessons Learned
• Having An Entrepreneurial Spirit Instead of A Money Chase
• There Is Reward Past The Hard Part, Just Stick With The Hard Work
• When You’re Starting From Scratch, Focus On The Long Game and You’ll Get There
• Making Life Work When Your Mind Doesn’t Shut Off
• Being Open To New Ventures Without Knowing The Outcome
• Connecting With and Surrounding Yourself With Good People On A Mission
• Be On The Grind, and Understand That Others Are Grinding Harder
• Stay Involved In What Matters To You Most, and Do Not Compromise
• Do What You Love and Life Is Good
• Just Getting The Job Done Even When You Don’t Want To
• Local Football and Talking Cash Podcasts
• Building A Brand That Encompasses Everything and Exemplifies Who YOU Are
• Learning From and Listening To Everyone Around You With An Open Mind, Heart, and Soul
• Dealing With Financial and Emotional Struggles and How Zack Overcame Them
• Disco On Crack, The Toast Restaurant, Thee Office Pub Burgers, New Math Podcasts, Scorsese Films, and More!
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We all remember being kids and dreaming about what we would grow up to be as adults. Here at Preemo we're willing to bet it may not have gone to plan. In this episode, Zack and Phil reminisce about the good old days and what they thought they would be doing as their professions from a young age and if its any way related to what we do here at Preemo Tees and FAMS Printing. Remember kids, you can be whatever you want to be when you grow up! Kind of...
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Lets talk Romeo! We're back for another special episode of the Discovering Romeo Edition of the Preemo Podcast. Zack Hayes sits down with Meagan Poznanski from the Romeo DDA to discuss all of the great events coming up in Romeo for the Month of October. Come out and #discoverromeo!
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Here at Talkin Cash we're having an open and honest conversation about how the average person perceives money and how you can increase your financial IQ. The average American struggles to get by and is buried in debt for most of their lives. Zack Hayes and Ryan Kersten are no financial experts but they've been around the block long enough to learn a thing or two, creating their own financial independence at an early age. Talkin Cash will uncover some of the missteps people make in regards to money and focuses on how you can avoid the pitfalls so you can also be on the road to financial independence.
In the premier episode, Zack and Ryan discuss all of the things about money they failed to teach you in school and discuss some of the reasons why its ignored and how that affects you from an early age.
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As a company who works in the graphic design field day in and day out, we can appreciate a good sports team logo. There have been some classics over the years as well as some flops along the way. Listen as Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes talk about some of the best team logos that stand the test of time. Start a debate on Twitter by letting us know if you agree or not along with your favorites as well!
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Don't have a 5 Year Plan? It will come faster than you think and its never a bad thing to be prepared, right? Listen as Zack and Phil discuss their 5 Year Plans as it pertains to work, life and the vision for the future of Preemo Tees and FAMS Printing.
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You've heard us talk about our press operator extraordinaire Becky Hill on previous episodes but now she finally makes her Preemo Podcast Debut. Gain a new perspective on how her background in the screen printing industry has adapted and how her role with FAMS Printing has evolved over the years.
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It had to happen sooner or later. If you're venturing off into entrepreneurship there will be a time where you quit your job for the last time and have to put in your 2 Weeks Notice. In this episode, Zack and Phil talk about their last jobs before selling their souls to the Screen Printing Industry with FAMS Printing. The rest is history!
New Preemo Podcasts released every Monday. Follow us on Twitter @preemotees and on Instragram @preemousa
Don't forget, Content is King and the Struggle is Real!
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Ever have those moments when you just couldn't believe you could be so stupid? Yea, we have too. Listen to some of our professional blunders as Zack and Phil hit the Mics...find out who had the task of having to fire a family member. If that's not good radio, I don't know what is!
New Preemo Podcasts released every Monday. Follow us on Twitter @preemotees and on Instragram @preemousa
Don't forget, Content is King and the Struggle is Real!
www.preemotees.com www.famsprinting.com
A little break from the norm. Lets talk Romeo! Zack Hayes sits down with Meagan Poznanski from the Romeo DDA to discuss all of the great events coming up in Romeo for the Month of October. Come out and #discoverromeo!
Visit www.discoveringromeo.org or download the Discovering Romeo App to stay up on all the events happening in the Romeo Washington Bruce area.
New Preemo Podcasts released every Monday. Follow us on Twitter @preemotees and on Instragram @preemousa
Don't forget, Content is King and the Struggle is Real!
www.preemotees.com www.famsprinting.com
A Preemo Performance from your local State Farm Agent? No, we're not talking about Jake...listen as Zack Hayes sits down with Ryan Kersten who is doing big things in a small market for his agency. Ryan explains why he needs to do more than just sell insurance to stay ahead in this competitive market. Find out how he has turned his small agency into a leader in creative Retirement Planning. Get a crash course in investing on this weeks episode of the Preemo Podcast.
New Preemo Podcasts released every Monday. Follow us on Twitter @preemotees and on Instragram @preemousa
Don't forget, Content is King and the Struggle is Real!
www.preemotees.com www.famsprinting.com
We're about 8 episodes into the Preemo Podcast so its time for an update show! How has the progress been? Are people listening? Are Zack and Phil navigating their way through Social Media? Find out in this weeks episode of the Preemo Podcast.
New Preemo Podcasts released every Monday. Follow us on Twitter @preemotees and on Instragram @preemousa
Don't forget, Content is King and the Struggle is Real!
www.preemotees.com www.famsprinting.com
Listen....we all make mistakes. The important thing is that we learn from them. In this episode of The Preemo Podcast Zack and Phil discuss some of their own big mistakes that have been made at FAMS Printing and what we took away from it.
New Preemo Podcasts released every Monday. Follow us on Twitter @preemotees and on Instragram @preemousa
Don't forget, Content is King and the Struggle is Real!
www.preemotees.com www.famsprinting.com
Love them or hate them, apparel trends of all styles run rampant in the screen printing industry. Zack and Phil hop in the time machine to discuss some of their favorite and least favorite apparel trends we've come across over the years.
New Preemo Podcasts released every Monday. Follow us on Twitter @preemotees and on Instragram @preemousa
Don't forget, Content is King and the Struggle is Real!
www.preemotees.com www.famsprinting.com
A break from the norm! In the first of many Preemo Interviews to come, Zack Hayes sits down with a familiar face from the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce, newly appointed Executive Director Shaun Hayes. Shaun discusses some of what makes the Clarkston Chamber unique as well as some of their landmark events that are on the horizon. Does Shaun earn the Preemo Stamp of Approval? Listen to find out.
For more information about the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce visit www.clarkston.org
You can follow Shaun on Instagram @shaunmhayes
New Preemo Podcasts released every Monday. Follow us on Twitter @preemotees and on Instragram @preemousa
Don't forget, Content is King and the Struggle is Real!
www.preemotees.com www.famsprinting.com
How do you navigate your way through business and selling with the vast landscape that is the internet? Competition has never been so fierce but the cost of entry has never been so low. Opportunity awaits but getting started can be overwhelming. Zack and Phil breakdown some of their own trial and errors and recommendations for those who don't know where to start.
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What are you doing to stay at the top of your game? Are you tackling your next great business venture but feeling burned out? Maybe you need to get your mind right! Zack and Phil Hayes discuss what they do to keep themselves in check when it feels like work gets the best of you. Welcome to the Preemo Podcast, where content is king and the struggle is real. Check us out: https://www.preemotees.com
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No one said this was going to be easy...Welcome to the Preemo Podcast, where content is king and the struggle is real. Check us out: https://www.preemotees.com
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Seriously, what are we doing here? When Zack and Phil decided to make Content King at Preemo Tees and FAMS Printing, we had to figure out a way to bring unique content to our audience. But how we're going to do it is still a mystery, even to us...Welcome to the Preemo Podcast, where content is king and the struggle is real. Check us out: https://www.preemotees.com
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Welcome to the Preemo Podcast, where content is king and the struggle is real. Find out a little more about Zack Hayes and Phil Hayes from FAMS Printing and follow us as we launch our newest venture Preemo Tees, your next favorite t-shirt. We'll discuss more than just t-shirts though. Listen to our struggles in business and learn from our mistakes as we continue to preach the Preemo state of mind. Have a business that deserves our Preemo Stamp of Approval? We'd love to talk to you about what makes you stand apart in your industry! Check us out: https://www.preemotees.com
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New episodes released every Monday.