In this episode of The Stash Cast, Ethan Hochberg, co-founder of Marketing Guys, breaks down how he and his partner went from tweeting about AI for fun to building a full-blown growth agency for tech brands — all powered by content, community, and grit.

We talk about:

* How Ethan built a 200M+ view content engine on Twitter/X

* The myth of "hacking the algorithm" and why distribution beats content

* Turning inbound traction into a real business (and real revenue)

* Why small teams are more dangerous than big orgs

* How to sell services without spamming

* What most AI founders miss about marketing

* The future of work, automation, and how AI could humble America

* Why the best-performing content often looks like you're not trying to sell

Whether you're in AI, content, or just building from scratch — Ethan’s story is a masterclass in starting lean, staying curious, and playing the long game.

In this episode of The StashCast, Joseph—co-founder of Allio Capital—joins the show to break down the evolution of investing from Wall Street to the living room. Joseph shares how his experience navigating financial institutions, geopolitical shocks, and macroeconomic cycles led him to build Allio Capital: a macro-investing platform designed to empower retail investors with institutional-grade tools.

We talk about:

* What macro investing actually is (and why it matters now more than ever)

* The difference between speculation and real investment strategy

* How retail investors are being gamified by trading apps

* The rise (and limits) of AI in wealth management

* A sobering but insightful forecast of global economics, de-dollarization, and America’s role in the next era of power

* What it takes mentally and emotionally to launch a startup in uncertain times

From building against the backdrop of a declining empire to rethinking the future of financial advice, this conversation goes deep on money, mindset, and modern markets.

In one of the most vulnerable and powerful episodes of The Stash Cast, I sit down again with Dr. John A. King — speaker, poet, trauma recovery expert, and founder of the Phoenix Collective — to explore what it truly means to rebuild a life from the ashes.

Dr. King shares how he survived childhood trafficking, reconnected with his Indigenous Australian roots in his 60s, and found the courage to embrace his identity as a writer and mentor. We dive into the power of inner alignment, redefining masculinity, and how to pursue your “next hill” with purpose after loss, reinvention, and years of silence.

This episode is a masterclass in grit, healing, and the discipline to show up when no one’s watching.