If you’re an expert executive considering independent consulting—or already running your own thriving practice—this podcast is for you. The 2x2 Podcast for Independent Consultants goes beyond the usual business advice. We talk to real-life practitioners—strategists, deep thinkers, and multi-hyphenates who thrive on autonomy, intellectual curiosity, and portfolio careers. Whether you're exploring the leap from corporate, navigating a career transition, or scaling from solo consulting to a mic ...
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Do Good Work is not a label but a way of living. It is the constant and diligent effort to achieve a new level of excellence in one’s own life. It is the hidden inner beauty behind the struggle to achieve excellence. It is not perfect but imperfect. It is the effort, discipline and focus that often goes unnoticed. The goal of this podcast is to highlight that drive. The guests I have on this show emulate this drive in their own special way. You’ll be able to apply new ideas into your own lif ...
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What are you going to be when you grow up? A doctor, an astronaut, an engineer, a footballer? Very few people have ever dreamt that one day they would be an economist. It’s a profession on few young people’s radars, is barely understood and, let’s face it, has an image problem. Most people picture economists, if they think about them at all, as “men in suits who are crunching numbers, talking about interest rates and making money”.This series of podcasts aim to challenge – and change – your ...
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I am your trusted resource for educational content on individual stock analysis. My mission is to help listeners enhance their ability to analyze stocks independently, identify deeply undervalued opportunities, and explore securities that may be overlooked by the broader investing public. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What the Podcast Offers: On-the-Ground ...
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Move Up & To The Right with The 2x2 Podcast for Independent Consultants
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0:57Hey—I’m Lauren Wambold Patel, and this is The 2x2 Podcast. If you’re an independent consultant, strategist, or fractional exec who’s serious about building your business—not just picking up gigs—this channel is for you. I’ve built an eight-figure consulting firm from the ground up. No agency model. No corporate safety net. Just the real work of bui…
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How to "Niche" Your Business For Resilience with Jason Brewer
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24:10Join Raul as he dives deep into the world of business positioning with Jason Brewer, the founder and CEO of Brolik, who brings over two decades of experience in growth marketing. Jason discusses the ongoing debate between niching down versus maintaining a generalist approach in service-based businesses. Sharing examples from his own journey and ins…
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Tranforming the Way Moms Thrive at Work with Reigna Bethencourt, Founder of Tenuto
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23:12In this episode, Raul interviews Regina Bethencourt, the visionary behind Tenuto Consulting and a marketing expert specializing in brand identity, website, and marketing strategies. Regina shares her journey from working in a traditional PR agency to founding Tenuto in 2018, motivated by her experience as a new mother. She discusses how Tenuto empo…
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Defining the "perfect stock", plus Initial takes on RGP, GRVY, MZDAY, FUJHY
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46:49In this episode, Dale defines what he looks for in a perfect stock: 1. A business with five low cyclically adjusted ratios. 2. A business with low competition, several clients, not capital intensive. 3. A business with a solid management team. Verbal disclosures read from 0:16 - 1:21 . General information and full disclosures for Dale’s Solo Invest…
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Acquiring & Transforming a Traditional Agency to a Modern Marketing Agency With Gledsley Müller
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38:26In this episode of the podcast, we feature Gledsley Müller, a business coach and owner of Digivate Digital Marketing, who shares his extraordinary journey from working as a frontend developer to acquiring and transforming that same digital marketing agency. Gledsley discusses the challenges and strategies involved in shifting from traditional agenc…
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Building an AI Driven Consultancy With Cynthia and Rich Kerr, Founders of Wellpay AI
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33:29In this episode, Raul dives into the journey of Cynthia Abbott Kerr and Richard Kerr, the power couple behind Wellpay AI. Cynthia, a former corporate executive, shares how a trip to Japan and Rich's encouragement led her to start a business focused on helping other companies design and align their pay strategies using AI. The discussion touches on …
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Why You're Underpaid for Your Services & How to Fix It
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10:07In this episode, Raul delves into why many professionals feel underpaid and reveal the true reason behind it—how you measure value. Discover the importance of changing perceptions and beliefs in your clients, strategies for auditing your value, and the five steps to ensure you focus on transformational results rather than mere services. Learn how t…
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BDL a value play? Plus thoughts on SG & BLMN
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22:20Dale values symbol BDL and talks about the benefits of diverse menus in the restaurant business. Verbal disclosures read from 1:18-2:27. General information and full disclosures for Dale’s Solo Investors Podcast LLC are listed here: dalex5.podbean.com Sign up for Guru Focus: https://www.gurufocus.com/?affid=213fdcd9248dba7b149775aea75327e1 , click …
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In this episode, Raul dives deep into a real-life conversation with a legendary entrepreneur struggling with a failing marketing funnel. Discover why starting from scratch is a mistake and learn how to effectively refresh your marketing efforts by tweaking your front-end elements like messaging, headlines, hooks, and visuals. Get actionable tips to…
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Expanding to a New Market or Service? Review These 3 First
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6:59In this episode, Raul explores three strategic lenses to help you navigate market expansion and innovation. Whether you're entering a new market, launching a new offering, or capturing market share during disruptions, these steps will guide your journey. He dives into identifying historical context, analyzing future scenarios, and grounding decisio…
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Five Cyclically Adjusted Valuation Ratios
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20:04Dale talks about five Cyclically Adjusted Valuation Ratios: Cyclically Adjusted Enterprise Value to EBIT (CAEE™) , Cyclically Adjusted Price to Book (CAPB™), Cyclically Adjusted Enterprise Value to EBITDA (CAEVE™), Cyclically Adjusted Enterprise Value to Free Cash Flow (CAEF™), and Cyclically Adjusted Enterprise Value to Gross Profit (CAEG™) . Verb…
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Dale discusses a novel approach to valuing individual stocks. Verbal Disclosures read from 2:54 - 3:50 . General information and full disclosures for Dale’s Solo Investors Podcast LLC are listed here: dalex5.podbean.com Sign up for Guru Focus: https://www.gurufocus.com/?affid=213fdcd9248dba7b149775aea75327e1 , click "Book a Demo" CAEE™ Ratio — Pate…
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BFH , Credit card duopolies , retail stocks benefit?
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23:14Dale talks about BFH , Credit card duopolies , and how retail stocks benefit. Episode starts at 0:15 . Verbal Disclosures read from 0:50 - 2:00. General information and full disclosures for Dale’s Solo Investors Podcast LLC are listed here: dalex5.podbean.com Sign up for Guru Focus: https://www.gurufocus.com/?affid=213fdcd9248dba7b149775aea75327e1 …
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How to Implement AI With Your Team, Without Making Them Worry You're Looking to Replace them…
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8:08In this episode, Raul discusses the effective implementation of AI across your business ecosystem without causing fear or job insecurity among team members. Learn about the key business areas—sales and marketing, product fulfillment, and operations—that can benefit from AI. Discover a framework to identify high-level tasks, map daily habits, and st…
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How To Go From Fixed Major Project to Ongoing Predictable Revenue
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11:07In this episode, Raul dives deep into the concept of predictability in revenue for service-based companies. Learn about the challenges of project-based work and how to transition towards recurring, predictable revenue streams. Discover tactical and strategic methods to offer clients ongoing value through subscriptions, milestone-based payments, and…
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In this episode, Raul explores why cold outreach never fails when done with the right mindset. The key? Building meaningful relationships. Rather than focusing on volume and quick wins, the focus should be on understanding the needs of the person you are reaching out to and how you can add value to their life or business. Raul shared real-life exam…
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Correction: In this episode, I mistakenly referenced the wrong land valuation for Dole. Dole had a certain number of acres publicly listed on their website. However, just because a company operates on land doesn’t necessarily mean they own it. I initially assumed Dole owned certain land in the Philippines, but after revisiting their 10-K and 20-F f…
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The Power Of Thinking Like An Economist With Soumaya Keynes
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36:20Economics is about more than models and markets, it’s a way of understanding how the world works and making better decisions about the future. In this episode, we meet Soumaya Keynes, Economics Columnist at the Financial Times. Soumaya shows how economics isn’t just a subject, but a powerful tool for asking better questions about the world. Soumaya…
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Why Economics Is The Most Versatile Subject You Can Study With Fiona Cox
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43:42What if studying economics could be the key to understanding the world? Economics isn’t just about money or markets; it’s about solving real-world challenges, from government policies to everyday financial decisions. In this episode, Fiona Cox, an economist with a PhD and manager at KPMG’s economics team, shares how she lobbied to get economics on …
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Dale values symbol VNDA and talks about the benefits and risks of "net-net" stocks. Verbal disclosures read from 2:27 - 3:40. General information and full disclosures for Dale’s Solo Investors Podcast LLC are listed here: dalex5.podbean.com Sign up for Guru Focus: https://www.gurufocus.com/?affid=213fdcd9248dba7b149775aea75327e1 , click "Book a Dem…
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The Quality Of Your Inputs (That Determines Your Success) Depends On These 2 Factors
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7:59In this episode, Raul shares personal reflections gained from training for a half iron man, focusing on the importance of the quality of inputs in determining success. The discussion highlights two key factors: finding something you love about your tasks and maintaining a healthy obsession. He emphasizes that while physical exertion requires hard w…
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Why There’s a Niche for Everyone in Economics With Tuli Saha & Swasti Gupta
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39:05Curious about how economics shapes the world around you? It’s not all about GDP and inflation. In this episode, we sit down with Tuli Saha and Swasti Gupta from the Bank of England to explore the many different paths within economics and how there’s a niche for everyone—whether you love data, policy, social issues, or global markets. Tuli Saha is a…
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How to Get More Students Excited About Economics With Annur Chaudhary And Thando Mafa
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43:40Why do so many students overlook it as a subject and career path? And what can we do to change that? In this episode, we’re joined by Thando Mafa and Annur Chaudhary, two passionate Discover Economics Student Ambassadors, who are on a mission to inspire more young people to see the value of economics. Originally from Botswana and Bangladesh, they s…
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‘God, That’s a Lot of Maths!’ Debunking Myths About Economics With Arywen Morris & Susannah East
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44:52Think economics is just for those who love maths and follow the traditional university route? It’s time to think again. In this episode, we chat with Arywen Morris and Susannah East, two degree apprentices working in economics. They share their journeys, from overcoming a fear of maths to choosing apprenticeships over university, challenging common…
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How Curiosity (And A Good Story) Can Shape A Career In Economics With Karen Ward
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41:57Economics is more than numbers and theories - it’s about the questions we ask and the stories we tell. In this episode, Karen Ward shares her journey into economics, proving that a passion for understanding the world can open doors you never expected. Karen is the Managing Director and Chief Market Strategist for EMEA at J.P. Morgan Asset Managemen…
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REAL World Experts Explain How Apprenticeships Are Opening New Doors in Economics
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59:12What if you could shape the future of economics without a traditional university degree? Apprenticeships are unlocking new pathways for the next generation of economists. In this episode, we sit down with a dynamic group from the Health Foundation’s REAL Centre (Research and Economic Analysis for the Long-Term), which provides independent research …
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Here’s Why Implementation Services Will Reign Supreme
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9:40Raul explores the misconceptions around AI taking over business functions and emphasizes the necessity of human involvement in the implementation process. He discusses practical approaches to applying AI for enhancing productivity and profitability in your business. The key focus is on two essential offers: teaching people to execute specific actio…
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How Leaders Can Instill an Owners Mentality In Their Teams with Daniel Ludevig
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32:52Leadership Coach Daniel Ludevig joins Raul Hernandez on the pod to discuss his unique journey from various industries to leadership coaching. Daniel elaborates on his approach to modern leadership, emphasizing the importance of instilling ownership mentality within teams and fostering leadership cultures in startups and scale-ups. He introduces his…
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How I Profitably Use AI in My Consulting Business
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14:48Raul Hernandez dives deep into how artificial intelligence can be leveraged for exponential growth in businesses. He discusses the importance of understanding frameworks, identifying appropriate applications of AI, and developing efficient workflows. Viewers will learn how to profitably integrate AI into marketing, sales, and operations, focusing o…
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Get your Outreach to Breakthrough with Richard Mechaly
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31:08In this episode, Raul delves into the nuances of effective messaging strategies in the current marketplace. Join him as he discusses with Richard, an expert from Provoke Agency, about the shift from high-volume email blasts to strategic and thoughtful communication. Learn how to put your client at the center of your message, improve cold outreach s…
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Where Are the Women in Economics? With Stephanie Flanders
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36:24From public policy to the price of your morning coffee, economics is everywhere—but who gets to shape it? In this episode, we’re joined by Stephanie Flanders, one of the most influential voices in economic journalism, to explore the many ways economics shapes the world—and how we can make the field more diverse and inclusive. Stephanie Flanders is …
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Overcome Your Biggest Operational Constraints with Leah Leaves
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42:20Feeling overwhelmed by your agency's operations? Join Raul Hernandez as he chats with Leah Leaves, founder and CEO of Alderaan Operations Solutions, about elevating your agency from a chaotic grind to a well-oiled machine. Discover how Leia embeds fractional ops professionals to transform your team dynamics, streamline systems, and reignite your or…
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What’s Content Creation Got To Do With Economics? With Max Wood
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45:32Think economics is just about banks, budgets, and boring number crunching? Think again. In this episode, we’re chatting with Max Wood, an economics graduate who’s taken his degree in a completely different direction—into the world of content creation. Max studied economics at Bristol University, spending time in Paris and Shanghai before working wi…
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The 3 Constraints In Your Services Business Right Now & How to Solve Them
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26:55Raul Hernandez discusses the three major constraints affecting service businesses—lead generation and deal creation, operations, and leadership. He provides actionable insights and steps on how to address each of these aspects to ensure long-term business success. Raul dives deep into topics like improving your marketing and sales strategies, enhan…
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