Mentor Sessions Ep. 033: Richard Dias on US vs Canadian Economy, Marco Outlook, Fiscal Problems, and implications for Bitcoin.

Is the Canada economy on the brink of collapse amid US economy divergence, currency debasement, and stagnant productivity growth in Canada? In this eye-opening Bitcoin interview on BTC Sessions, global macro strategist Richard Dias from IceCap Asset Management and co-host of The Loonie Hours reveals the harsh realities facing the Canada economy versus the thriving US economy. Discover why economic divergence between Canada and US is widening due to reckless fiscal policy in Canada, failed productivity growth strategies, and anti-energy policies crippling natural resources. Richard breaks down currency debasement trends, the real estate market in Canada teetering on instability, skyrocketing gold prices as a red flag for global instability, and how Bitcoin as money offers a hedge against fiat failures. This episode delivers unfiltered macro wisdom. Don't miss why Richard sees more pain ahead for Canada, why it serves as a warning to the US, and how Bitcoin fits into the solution—watch now!

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro Teaser: Economic Warnings & Bitcoin Outlook

00:01:27 Hockey Banter: Why No Canadian Stanley Cup Wins

00:03:33 US vs Canada: Point of Economic Divergence

00:04:23 Macro Outlook: US Dynamics vs Canada Struggles

00:07:06 Canada's Policy Failures: Energy & Organization

00:08:40 Inter-Provincial Trade Barriers Explained

00:12:13 Recession Risks: US Mixed Signals vs Canada Reality

00:13:56 Public Sector Employment & Productivity Crisis

00:18:23 Why Canada Has Been in Recession for Years

00:22:11 Historical Roots of Canada's Fragmentation

00:23:31 Unleashing Productivity: Natural Resources & Manufacturing

00:31:14 Fiscal Policy Canada: Parliamentary Budget Officer Scolding

00:40:00 Currency Debasement: Loonie at All-Time Lows

00:44:08 Protecting Wealth: Why Bitcoin Matters

00:54:49 Real Estate Market Canada & Gold Prices Concerns

00:55:54 Bitcoin as Money: Survival & Early Use Case

About Richard Dias

Global Strategist at IceCap Asset Management, co-host of The Loonie Hours podcast, and host of IceCap Canadian Market Wrap

X.com: @richard_diasCFA

Podcast: The Loonie Hour - https://thelooniehour.ca/

IceCap YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IceCapAssetManagement

Website: icecapassetmanagement.com

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Mentor Sessions Ep.032: Grant Cardone on Bitcoin-Real Estate Hybrids: Investment Strategies, Sales Mastery, Marketing Hacks, & Billionaire Mindset | Grant Cardone

Is combining Bitcoin and real estate the ultimate investment strategy? Dive into this explosive BTC Sessions interview with Grant Cardone, billionaire real estate mogul, best-selling author, and sales/marketing legend, as we explore his revolutionary Bitcoin-real estate hybrid funds. Grant reveals how he's onboarding conservative investors to Bitcoin through trophy assets, why institutions crave Bitcoin exposure via real estate mandates, and the massive opportunity in a $4 trillion market. Discover battle-tested sales and marketing tips that built his empire, his unfiltered Bitcoin journey from 2013 curious to stacking $100M+, and why now is the easiest time to build wealth. Grant drops gems on investment strategies blending Bitcoin's liquidity with real estate's cash flow, pros/cons of each asset, and how he'd rocket to billionaire status starting at 20 today. If you're into Bitcoin, real estate, investment strategy, sales, and marketing, this episode uncovers the mindset and tactics to level up your portfolio and business. Don't miss why Grant believes Bitcoin-real estate hybrids will change investing forever—watch now!

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro Teaser: Bitcoin & Real Estate Convergence

00:01:23 Grant's Bitcoin Lightbulb Moment

00:01:58 Debunking the Miami House Bitcoin Sale

00:03:17 Bitcoin Skepticism & Altcoin Views

00:05:06 First Bitcoin Payment in 2013

00:08:08 Bitcoin vs Real Estate Debate on X

00:09:55 Merging Real Estate & Bitcoin Assets

00:12:26 Onboarding Investors to Bitcoin

00:13:21 Real Estate Peers' Reactions

00:14:54 Cardone Capital's Competitive Moat

00:16:46 Institutional Mandates & Bitcoin Taste

00:21:08 Investor Response to Hybrids

00:25:43 How Bitcoin Enhances Real Estate

00:34:34 Pros & Cons: Bitcoin vs Real Estate

00:45:01 Best Time to Build Wealth Today

00:48:53 Sales & Marketing Mastery

00:59:00 Believing in What You Sell

01:05:19 Cardone Capital & Future Plans

About Grant Cardone

Billionaire real estate mogul, ultimate sales trainer, marketing mastermind, and author of 11 best-selling books including "The 10X Rule."

X.com: @GrantCardone

Website: cardonecapital.com

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