Bitcoin In Focus: Recent Episodes
Alan Bryden
2020 hit hard, with the biggest financial impact continuing to be had on the middle & working class. Money, however isn't all that it seems and when you look at it through a 'different lens' you begin to question many aspects of what accept as 'normal'. Join me as I explore a moral imperative that is Bitcoin, by uncovering the global, economical, political, humanitarian and individual impact of this technology - Life through the Bitcoin Lens... It all comes back to one simple fact... Fix The Money, Fix The World. Can Bitcoin be that Fix we all need?
Welcome to another episode of our podcast! Today, we are thrilled to have a special guest, John Gordon, the founder of Satoshi Health Advisors. John has been at the forefront of integrating Bitcoin into healthcare and medical practices, providing innovative solutions for practitioners and clinics. In this episode, we dive into the intersection of Bitcoin and healthcare, exploring how this digital currency and globally decentralised network can be seamlessly integrated into medical practices to enhance financial management, patient engagement, and overall clinic operations.
Join us as we discuss the concept, challenges, and future of Bitcoin in the healthcare industry. Plus, you'll get a sneak peek into an upcoming masterclass on 29th August 2024 at 8 pm UK time / 2pm Central Time...where I'll be joining John to share my personal experiences and insights on this groundbreaking topic.
Register for the Masterclass here: https://www.satoshihealth.com/registration
Show Notes:
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Introduction (00:00 - 02:30): Alan Bryden introduces the episode and the guest, John Gordon, founder of Satoshi Health Advisors. Brief overview of the topics to be covered, including the integration of Bitcoin into healthcare practices.
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John Gordon's Background (02:30 - 10:00): John shares his journey into the healthcare and Bitcoin space, how he founded Satoshi Health Advisors, and his vision for the future of Bitcoin in the medical industry.
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Integrating Bitcoin into Healthcare (10:00 - 20:00): A deep dive into the practical aspects of using Bitcoin in medical practices. John and Alan discuss the benefits of using Bitcoin for transactions, reducing operational costs, and enhancing patient trust and engagement.
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Challenges and Considerations (20:00 - 30:00): Addressing the potential challenges and regulatory considerations when incorporating Bitcoin into healthcare. John provides insights into overcoming these hurdles.
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Upcoming Masterclass Announcement (30:00 - 35:00): Alan shares information about an upcoming masterclass where he will join John to discuss more about integrating Bitcoin into healthcare practices. Listeners are encouraged to sign up for the event.
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Conclusion and Final Thoughts (35:00 - 37:00): Closing remarks from Alan and John, summarising key takeaways from the episode and encouraging listeners to explore the possibilities of Bitcoin in their own practices.
Host: Alan Bryden
Guest: Jon Gordon - Satoshi Health Advisors
Link: https://www.satoshihealth.com
Ever asked yourself the question... Why Bitcoin?
In this episode we explore the "Why" with author and speaker Chris McLaughlin.
Chris is the author of "Why Bitcoin," a comprehensive guide for beginners to understand Bitcoin's role in the modern world. He just recently give a presentation at the Bitcoin Conference Ireland in Dublin outlining key aspects of his book by the same title - "Why Bitcoin? Is Bitcoin the Solution to a Flawed System?"
Join us as we chat about how Bitcoin is that paradigm shift that the world requires in order to restore order and how this impacts everyone especially small business owners who strive to create the most value for society.
Links to Chris:
Twitter / X : https://x.com/ChrisMc_L
Get The Book - "Why Bitcoin"
Key Takeaways
- Bitcoin's journey from skepticism to a robust monetary system
- The fundamental flaws in the current fiat system
- The importance of understanding Bitcoin's unique attributes compared to other cryptocurrencies
- Practical advice for businesses considering adopting Bitcoin
- Insights into the potential future of Bitcoin and its impact on global finance
Key Points & Timestamps
- 0:00 – Introduction to the episode
- 1:30 – Introducing Chris McLaughlin and his background
- 5:00 – Chris's journey into Bitcoin and his initial skepticism
- 10:15 – The resurgence of interest in Bitcoin and its evolution
- 15:00 – Chris's book "Why Bitcoin" and its importance for beginners
- 20:30 – Differentiating Bitcoin from other cryptocurrencies
- 25:00 – The fundamental problems with the current monetary system
- 30:45 – The historical context of money and the role of gold
- 35:00 – Bitcoin as a solution to the flawed fiat system
- 40:00 – Practical advice for business owners considering Bitcoin
- 45:30 – The future of Bitcoin and its potential impact on society
- 50:00 – Closing thoughts and where to find Chris's book
Credits
- Host: Alan Bryden
- Guest: Chris McLaughlin
- Producer: Alan Bryden
- Editor: Alan Bryden
In this episode we talk with Dr Danial Craig Hetrelezis who is a Bitcoiner, Dentist and multiple Clinic owner based in Australia.
Discover his journey into dentistry and business and how Bitcoin has impacted his thinking around work, life and money.
We discuss the importance of understanding Bitcoin, holding bitcoin on your balance sheet and take a look at how integrating Bitcoin can create attention, drive adoption and increase awareness for Business owners who embrace this evolution in money.
Links to Dr Dan:
https://bitcoindentist.com.au/
https://x.com/btcdentistaus
https://www.instagram.com/drdanielcraig/
Dr Dan's Mum has a Bitcoin specific business angle - Check it out here: https://bitcoindentist.com.au/shop/
In this episode I have a chat with Hempful Director Eamon Canning about his business, his products and how Bitcoin has impacted him and his business. We get into a great discussion around the importance of Bitcoin for individuals and business owners and get some insight into Eamon's take and approach when talking about bitcoin. I also steal his idea and will be starting my back garden SatoshiCup with my own kids. Have a listen.// GUEST //Hempful website: https://hempful.eu/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hempfuleu/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HempfulBTCFacebook; https://www.facebook.com/HempfulEU// Contact Me // Email: ask@alanbryden.com// Socials //Twitter: https://twitter.com/hodleyeLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanbryden/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alanbryden/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alanbrydenliveTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alanbrydenWebsite: https://www.alanbryden.com/
Alan talks about his journey into Bitcoin and why he decided to start accepting Sats in his Optical Practice 'Bryden Opticians'. "Once you see what Bitcoin actually is you can't unsee it! It became apparent that first you need to have an understanding of what money actually is, what the problem is and then you search for a solution. The only logical solution to all of it is Bitcoin."
BTC MAP: https://btcmap.org/
Contact: ask@alanbryden.com
Small Business Owners Are Now Accepting Sats For Their Products & Services...But What Are They & Why Should You Care?
Introduction to why individuals and business owners should become aware of Sats as the number one savings technology and a means to exchange economic value for products and services across space and time. Underneath the hood of one of the most important discoveries since the printing press, humans now have the ability to take full ownership of their wealth, stored as pure information, based on the laws of math and physics in a way that cannot be manipulated by any individual, company or government...This new 'better' monetary system has all the attributes to serve humanity on a local to global scale with immediate payments and settlement at the speed of light to anywhere in the world. A system that separates money from state, that is open, transparent, honest, immutable, controlled by no one and with no single point of failure...In this video Alan introduces the concept and the reasons thousands of business owners across the globe are now adopting the 'hardest form of money' ever for use in their businesses.
Bitcoin is a multipurpose technology that solve many of the world problems. One of the defining aspects of the technology is that it is decentralised with no one person, entity or group in charge - it is owned by the people who participate. At its core it is the first advancement in ledger technology (accounting) in 700 years - it records clear, honest, immutable, incorruptible, and open source information that self audits every 10 minutes. This is especially important in the corrupt, fraudulent, centralised financial system we currently use. Bitcoin in turn, is the escape hatch for 8 Billion people on the planet.
Welcome to the first episode of the Bitcoin In Focus Podcast - In this episode I give a brief overview of my journey into Bitcoin since 2017 and as we move through the episodes discover how I and millions of others are viewing the world through the Bitcoin lens as we look to create a better future for everyone.
War is never good & added to the economic and financial weapons of mass destruction that are being inflicted globally it’s time to get informed on how things might impact our personal situations. No doubt we are in for a bumpy ride over the coming months and years, however there is hope on the horizon 🙏
With technological advancement comes the dematerialisation of physical stuff…usually driving down costs and opening up access to all. Unfortunately in the government controlled, central bank financial system, technology has enhanced fraud, manipulation and their ability to inflate monetary supply beyond belief causing rapid devaluation of many global currencies that have succumbed to stronger currencies (USD). The race is on, it’s at a critical point but thankfully we have hope in one primary apex digital asset that offers light for many in a time of immense change and uncertainty…
It astounds me every time I hear this reported on the BBC news. It’s something that is and will continue to have a major impact on both individual and business owners financial futures but most people seem to be totally oblivious to it. The question is did you get a 25% pay raise this year - if not…listen on 👀
It's a time like no other in living memory. Coronavirus is proving to be both a health and economic emergency - with wide reaching impact on the majority of small business.
Just today I've heard of more big name companies closing their stores (permanently) and so many small business owners and self-employed will find themselves making very hard decisions over the coming months.
But situation is out of our control! That may be true, but now is the time to take back control for the sake of your financial and your families future.
In this episode I break down what I am focusing my attention on during this period and why you should do the same.
Resource link: http://bit.ly/lm15day
You don’t know where your business will lead or how it develops until you start the journey...😱
But you must START!
Our Free From Fog business was born out of the current Coronavirus Pandemic just 4 short months ago...
Our product - anti fog lens cloths - solve the problem for glasses wearers everywhere - with fogged up lenses when wearing face coverings.
In identifying & providing a solution for a real customer problem we tested the market in a direct to consumer angle both online & in our practices...
We started off as B2C.
This lead to the prospect of other practices following our model & stocking our cloths...
It developed into B2B.
In realising the demand wholesale opportunities presented...
Further developing our business towards B2B wholesale.
This has given us options via different avenues with the same end product but it has also enabled us to present additional services direct to optical practice owners to help them evolve their practices both off line & online 🚀
Certainly looking forward to the continued journey but what I’m getting at here is to simply START THE POROCESS.
On whatever idea you may have - by taking small actions the path, feedback & the opportunities will reveal themselves on the journey 😃
opticians #smallbusinessowner #startup
Running a business and living a life can be a challenging process...
With so many complexities in the form of decisions influenced by external factors - Covid 19 Currently! - it's essential to take back control.
In this episode I look at how I adapted my own Optical Business using the online business and marketing skills I developed over the last 3 years to identify an opportunity in the market, create a new business and start selling our own products all within 6 weeks.
Discover how you can do the same for yourself with these FREE Resources: https://thebrydens.com/evolve
The M-Word - 'Marketing' - I don't know about you but if you had of came to me 2.5 years ago and wanted to talk to me about marketing I would have immediately switched off... Certainly not now!! This was recorded in September 2019 - learning how to market effectively is now #1 priority especially online - stay tuned 👍
You hear it all the time - "You must differentiate your practice" in order to attract more new clients and grow.
While this is definitely true, the methods and understanding of how to effectively differentiate your practice are less understood.
Find out the key concept and points on how you can effectively differentiate your practice in this episode.
I've created a FREE guide for any Healthcare Practice Owner on the most effective ways to attract new clients into your practice (in 30 minutes or less) - Go Get It Here ==> FREE GUIDE
After a few months (quite a few ☺️) off the Podcast Trail...I'm back with a clear focus and message to deliver to all you Independent Healthcare Clinic & Practice Owners.
Taking the last few months to test, try and fail 😅 at various online marketing strategies within my own practice, I'm going to be brining you the stuff that works and the stuff that you can ignore and avoid when trying to grow your practice or clinic.
I will also be looking to bring other industry specific experts on board. People who are getting actual results (new 'paying' clients into their clinics!) from their marketing methods.
So follow along and discover that taking ownership of your marketing is the sure fire way to get real and sustainable practice and clinic growth, not to mention an increase in your income 😉
Don’t strive for perfection in your marketing. Show a bit of personality, vulnerability and the fact you are human! . This will resonate more with and attract people on a deeper level. 👌 It’s about being relatable in any situation be it life or business.
Viewing what you offer to your clients as simply a service or product leaves you open to price comparison and being viewed as a commodity. This is one of the main reasons practices struggle, especially in the current climate. Practice owners must change their approach in bringing more perceived value in the form of creating an irresistible an offer.
Considering the options of traditional v’s digital marketing methods to attract customers into your business. It really all comes down to understanding where the attention is and realising just how underpriced social media ads really are.
A random encounter with Grant Cardone & my takeaways from a 15 minute conversation with him. The Importance of having a vast network & connections. The internet provides us all the opportunity to grow our business and brand on a whole new level!
5 The Risk Of Only One Income Stream. Having a traditional small business in a digitally evolving and disruptive world and not adapting to changes both in the micro (your business) and in the macro (your wider world) you are running the risk of a: going out of business & b: running out of cash! Neither of which are good. It’s therefore wise to explore additional streams of income.
4 Personal or Business Brand? Making the decision to brand your business in line with your personal brand or keep it completely separate is very much dependent on how your business is set up and what you are personally trying to achieve. For me Personal brand is key as it gives flexibility to change as you evolve both personally and in business.
3. Digital Disruption - Change can be feared or it can be embraced. The change in technology over the last few years is probably one of the best things to happen in how you can take control of your marketing. You can now get your message and offers in front of specific interested consumers for a fraction of the cost of traditional ads + they are way more effective!
A quote that sticks with me from Dr John Demartini in his best selling book ‘The Values Factor’ goes something along the lines of - “Most are living quiet lives of desperation, repressed by their job.” This was true for me until I expanded my knowledge and reach using online and social media methods to grow both personally and in business. There’s no longer an excuse!