In 2023, Chris Wiedmar encountered a familiar challenge while building his bourbon brand, Party Horses: finding quality bourbon barrels with confusing pricing and availability. This inspired him to create Hogshead, a digital marketplace designed to make barrel transactions a breeze! Based right in Louisville, Kentucky, Hogshead connects buyers and sellers of barrel-aged spirits, bringing together innovation and transparency while respecting the age-old traditions of bourbon making.

Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of the spirits industry, explore its impact on Kentucky, and discuss why investing in bourbon barrels can be a great alternative to the stock market. You won’t want to miss this conversation!

https://www.hogshead.com

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Get ready to be inspired by Zachary Leyden, a true visionary who has combined his passion for technology and art to create a thriving business in the equestrian industry. His unwavering determination and willingness to embrace failure have allowed him to turn challenges into opportunities and establish Ocean View Stables as the leading name in the Bay Area. Join us as we explore his unique perspective on owning and growing a successful business, and discover how you too can adopt a "fail forward" mentality to achieve success in your own endeavors.

Find out more about Ocean View Stables here: https://www.oceanviewstables.com/

This week, we speak with Noah Healy, who has developed a new method for operating a commodities exchange. His concept, called the Coordinated Discovery Market (CDM), is a patent-pending approach designed to improve the commodities exchange market. With this method, users can conduct all trades at market-clearing prices, benefiting from significantly enhanced price discovery, lower overall transaction costs, and effectively eliminating the need for hedging.