Author: Adam Torres

Adam Torres and Renee Miller discuss what it takes to bring a new product to market effectively. https://open.spotify.com/episode/2GULI8tAppUA13Z5JbqHVf?si=DEfYLcDCRmWx-4d68rfKeg Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / Stitcher / RSS Show Notes: Product research and developmentProduct launchFocus groups Launching a new market can be a daunting task. While some may take a “shotgun” approach, having a strategic plan can save both time and money. In this episode Adam Torres and Renee Miller, President & Creative Director at The Miller Group, discuss different approaches to a successful product launch.  About Renee Miller The life cycle of a solution can be measured in days, but a…

Adam Torres and Mathieu Cognac evaluate advances in the online education market. https://open.spotify.com/episode/7oej1U00FEJn6oBk5zwgwS?si=8G9HNCE_Q66_2a6ZnrQbLw Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / Stitcher / RSS Show Notes: Expanded catalogue of online coursesRespected degrees now earned remotelyLearning on demand is here to stayCommunity LearningCredentialing What once seemed like a fad, taking courses online, has become a staple in higher education. In this episode Adam Torres and Mathieu Cognac, Head of Strategy & Revenue Operations for Coursera, discuss the rapid evolution of online education. About Coursera Coursera was founded in 2012 by two Stanford computer science professors with a vision to provide anyone, anywhere with access…

Adam Torres and Brandon Burton evaluate the effect financial wellness benefits can have on employee retention. https://open.spotify.com/episode/7xir51VNWkfKulGEQsxh0q?si=etb1Efg6Tvyd1Yqpo5EHFw Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / Stitcher / RSS Show Notes: Financial wellnessBusiness planningPersonal financeRetirement planning In today’s fluid workforce environment employee retention is a top priority for many companies. Often times creative benefit packages can be designed to boost employee satisfaction, leading to an increase in retention. In this episode, Adam Torres and Brandon Burton, Founder & CEO of Securing Life Today, examine boosting retention through financial wellness benefits. About Securing Life Today Securing Life Today is simple, its fun financial software to…

Adam Torres and Bryan Schachter discuss senior housing market trends. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1qJL1Gp8AsXYoSS48skKdJ?si=2m5whOrSQAu6DUmvjYzr6A Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / Stitcher / RSS Show Notes: Oversupply in some marketsSenior communitiesPrivate equity entering the senior housing marketSenior housing capital partners Will the recent boom in capital inflow continue in the senior housing market? Lots of new players, some will stay, others will fade away. Adam Torres and Bryan Schachter, Director of Strategic Investments at Watermark Retirement Communities, evaluate recent trends and exciting new possibilities in the senior housing market. About Watermark Retirement Communities Watermark Retirement Communities has a 30-year history of creating extraordinary and innovative…

Adam Torres and Gary Pinkerton discuss how to mitigate generational wealth transfer risks. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1P7q4ycK7G9fnxohTzp2hU?si=xoIAZ-QNTAW6lhpaP3dPwA Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / Stitcher / RSS Show Notes: Generational wealth transferTax strategiesTrustsLife Insurance How did the Rockefellers manage to maintain wealth through generations? These tried and true strategies have been preserving fortunes for over 100 years. Adam Torres and Gary Pinkerton, President of Aligned Strategic Wealth, examine some of the common practices used to preserve wealth over generations.  About Gary Pinkerton Veteran, Nuclear Submarine Officer, Entrepreneur and Real Estate Investor helping individuals and families create Permanent Wealth with time-tested traditional approaches – a better…

Adam Torres and Sam Wilson discuss investing in parking real estate assets as an alternative investment. https://open.spotify.com/episode/7JLWHWD1fQIfLhFbOEG5Un?si=qOucLtFfRMmlrkA-WWvhLg Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / Stitcher / RSS Show Notes: Investing in parking lotsInvesting in parking garagesPassive incomeValue add opportunitiesRisk vs. Reward Have you ever considered investing in parking real estate assets? While your traditional multifamily housing gets most of the press, parking assets may be a good low risk alternative for diversifying your portfolio. In this episode Adam Torres and Sam Wilson, Founder & CEO at Parking Your Investments, evaluate investing in parking assets as a way to generate passive income. About…

Adam Torres and Melanie Finnegan discuss an efficient way to diversify through tax liens. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6gyiMBCoT2r57shSUgtARi?si=ejynZxMFQY2Bd27UflFeRQ Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / Stitcher / RSS Show Notes: Buy tax liensSecondary market tax liensOwning property through tax liens Why can’t buying tax liens be easy and efficient like purchasing a stock? Maybe it can be. Adam Torres and Melanie Finnegan, Owner & Founder at Tax Lien Wealth Solutions examine the model she developed for purchasing tax liens on the secondary market for her clients. About Melanie Finnegan Melanie manages the daily operations of the company, portfolio management, and portfolio consulting. She has been…

Adam Torres and M. Reese Everson, Esq discuss her recent book release and the impact it’s having. https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ps5BExcJLIgUXOkfhoFBe?si=nnkfJE7DQcSIbELEbTQ2fA Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / Stitcher / RSS Show Notes: Generational wealth transferMoney conversations with familyInheritance best practices When someone passes it’s not usually an easy thing to deal with. Lots of decisions have to be made. But what happens when proper estate planning preparations aren’t made? In this episode, Adam Torres and M. Reese Everson, Esq., Founder at Babes In The Workplace and Author of The B.A.B.E.S.’ Guide to Generational Wealth, discuss why estate planning is so crucial and what can…

Adam Torres and Stephen Meade discuss how MonetaPro aims to enhance the corporate barter market. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4dJUzQnPdocmn24lcqXIeP?si=M1o13DCXSDywvkqZbC625w Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / Stitcher / RSS Show Notes: The corporate barter market is massive. Solutions that add value to the market and ease the flow of goods are highly sought after. In this episode Adam Torres and Stephen M. Meade, CEO & Founder at MonetaPro, explore how MonetaPro aims to be the go to marketplace for corporate barter. About Stephen Meade Stephen Meade is an American entrepreneur, executive and business founder who is passionate about creating companies that make a difference in…

Adam Torres and Nuri Otus discuss how financial firms can meet their text messaging compliance obligations https://open.spotify.com/episode/4na8tPo2o26xGulMygiZfQ Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / Stitcher / RSS Show Notes: Compliance for firmsMobile device managementText messaging compliance Text messaging is the preferred communication method for many. It’s fast, gets the point across quickly and many clients prefer text over the niceties of a phone call. Financial firms are required by compliance to keep a record of these text messages. In this episode, Adam Torres and Nuri Otus, Founder & CEO at txtsmarter discuss technology that allows firms to stay compliant, protecting their firm…

Adam Torres and Eric Ribbentrop discuss the hiring challenges of private equity and venture capital firms after investing in a new company https://open.spotify.com/episode/3hu3WSSyaXTKPyoZJCHw6h?si=MzCyhz8VSMmnmo6ClSz_KQ Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / Stitcher / RSS Show Notes: Executive search firmPrivate equity talent solutionsVenture capital talent solutionsStartup talent solutions Bringing new talent into a successful company after an investment is often times a top priority for private equity and venture capital firms. The existing workforce may not be “tooled up” for the next stage of growth in the company. In this episode, Adam Torres and Eric Ribbentrop, Founder of i-HEADHUNT, discuss how firms can find…

Adam Torres and EJ Johnston discuss 3ICE’s plan to bring a new hockey experience to fans https://open.spotify.com/episode/5uchAT6yWz78749FIkASDV Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / Stitcher / RSS Show Notes: 3-on-3 formatOvertime formatUniquely designed for speed, skill and excitementCameraman on the ice with players What an awesome concept! Remember the last time you watched a game go into overtime? The excitement you felt? What if the whole game was played like that? In this episode Adam Torres and EJ Johnston, Founder & CEO at 3ICE, talk about the upcoming launch of 3ICE and the new league format. About 3ICE 3ICE IS A NEW…