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15 Minutes of Finance

15 Minutes of Finance

By: James Walters CIMA® CRPC® and Brandon West CPA
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15 Minutes of Finance is your quick, no-fluff take on the markets, money, and making smarter financial decisions. Hosted by James Walters and Brandon West co-owners of West & Walters Tax and Wealth Management presented by 77 Financial Group, episodes consist of breaking down what is happening in the economy, highlights market movers, and gives you practical insight you can actually use. From tax strategies to stock trends, from big-picture investing to everyday money hacks, you will get clear, honest, and actionable financial talk in the time it takes to drink your morning coffee!James Walters, CIMA®, CRPC®, and Brandon West, CPA Economics Personal Finance
Episodes
  • Market Movers Friday and Why Growth Portfolios Must Rip on the Dip
    Oct 10 2025

    James breaks down what it really means to buy the dip when markets pull back and why staying invested matters more than timing every move. He explains the only four ways to build lasting wealth and why sitting on the sidelines is often the same as losing. This episode also covers today’s biggest market movers, key financial headlines, and what they mean for long-term investors. Whether you’re new to investing or refining your strategy, James shares clear, practical insights designed to help you navigate volatility and grow your portfolio with confidence. If you want to understand how smart investors think during market dips and how to use these moments to your advantage, this conversation is a must watch.

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    13 mins
  • Everyone's Scared of the AI Bubble but Ignoring the Private Equity Balloon
    Oct 9 2025

    Everyone’s worried about the AI bubble, but they’re missing the real balloon quietly inflating behind the scenes; private equity. Trillions in dry powder(cash on hand), overleveraged buyouts, and inflated valuations have turned the private markets into a ticking time bomb. While retail investors chase the next AI stock, institutional portfolios haven’t been marked to reality in years. High interest rates are squeezing valuations, funds are struggling to exit deals, and liquidity risk is building beneath the surface. In this episode, we break down why private equity could be the biggest bubble in global finance, why public markets might actually be safer right now, and what this shift means for investors and the next market cycle. If you’re worried about a bubble that could make you money but ignoring the balloon that could cost you money, this conversation is for you. Watch more insights on our “15 Minutes of Finance” podcast and subscribe to our channel for weekly investing breakdowns

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    17 mins
  • How to Profit Off AI Without Owning AI Companies
    Oct 7 2025

    James breaks down how investors can profit from the explosive growth of artificial intelligence without having to chase the biggest AI names. He explains the full AI ecosystem and how investing from the bottom of the funnel to the top can reduce risk, limit volatility, and remove the guesswork of trying to pick the ultimate AI winners. In this episode, you’ll learn how supporting companies that power or benefit from AI behind the scenes can create strong, consistent returns. James also shares real-world examples of “bottom of the funnel” and “top of the funnel” businesses that became highly successful without ever being the main product or platform driving the trend. If you want to understand the smarter way to invest in AI and position your portfolio for long-term growth, this discussion is for you.

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    17 mins
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