Prescribing Prosperity

Success stories often look inevitable in hindsight, but the real lessons come from the messy, uncertain early days. 

In this episode, John and Alex Soutsos sit down with industry leader Chris Reynolds, co-founder and executive chair of Investment Planning Council, to discuss what it takes to build a business from scratch. Chris shares how a chance encounter at 1...

Many investors are trying to make sense of AI valuations, rapid market reactions, and the headlines that shape short-term narratives. 

In this conversation, Alex and John Soutsos look at how sector trends, company fundamentals, and broader market data can help put these discussions in context.

They review how investors ofte...

We’ve all heard the phrase “Your brand is what people say about you when you’re not in the room.” 

But what if you don’t know what they’re saying?

In this episode, brand strategist Megan Matthews joins John and Alex to unpack what makes a brand unforgettable and what makes it forgettable. From taking over her father’s firm,...

What do your clients feel when they think about your brand?

Megan Matthews has spent over 20 years helping companies answer that question with honesty and precision. In this conversation, she joins Alex and John to unpack how branding isn’t just a logo, tagline, or marketing campaign; ...

Wealth creation often sparks debate: should you diversify or concentrate? 

In this episode of Prescribing Prosperity, John and Alex Soutsos unpack the strategies behind their portfolio. They explain why concentration, when paired with discipline and active management, can lead to better long-term outcomes.

John and Alex als...

What’s more dangerous, burnout you can see, or the quiet stress that masks itself as productivity?

In Part 2 of our conversation with executive coach Charles Sue-Wah-Sing, we dive into the hidden layers of leadership that aren’t found in your resume. This episode tackles the evolution of leadership in a post-pandemic world, from the psychology of remote work to ...

Some people are promoted into leadership. Others grow into it. But what happens when they don’t?

In this powerful conversation, John and Alex Soutsos sit down with executive coach Charles Sue-Wah-Sing to talk about what’s really missing in today’s corporate leadership and why it’s cost...

Was the Great Depression triggered by the 1929 stock market crash, or by deeper flaws in unchecked capitalism?

In this follow-up conversation, economist Dr. Robert P. Murphy returns to debunk the most persistent myths about The Great Depression and explain what actually caused it, prolonged it, and eventually ended it.

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When people hear “The Great Depression,” most think of 1929’s market crash. 

But in this eye-opening conversation, economist Dr. Robert P. Murphy takes us further back, to the real roots of America’s central banking system and how its evolution may have done more harm than good.

Is the U.S. dollar’s dominance on shaky ground, or are the headlines just noise?

In this episode of Prescribing Prosperity, John and Alex Soutsos break down the history of currency, from bartering and gold standards to modern fiat systems. With humor and sharp insight, they tackle a qu...

The story of central banking is one of evolving intentions, unintended consequences, and ongoing debates about control, risk, and fairness in the economy.

In this episode, John and Alex Soutsos trace the history, evolution, and unintended consequences of central banking from Alexander Hamilton’s 1791 blueprint to Jerome Powell’s inflation dilemma today.

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What if the future of Canada’s unity hinged on Alberta?

Join hosts John and Alex Soutsos for Part 2 of their conversation with tax expert Kim Moody, founder and director of Moodys Private Client. They continue to unpack the potential ramifications of political decisions on Canada’s economic landscape, with a sharper focus on Alberta’s growing discontent. Can future leadership bridge the divide,...

What are the economic consequences of recent political shifts in Canada? 

Join John and Alex Soutsos as they dive into the aftermath of the Canadian election with special guest, Kim G C Moody, a renowned tax expert from Moodys Private Client. This episode navigates the intricate landscape of Canadian politics and its economic repercussions.

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