In today's discussion, Jason Hartman and Jeremy Josse talk about Jeremy's latest book, Dinosaur Derivatives and Other Trades. Jeremy talks about some of the key lessons you can learn from the Old Testament as well as why financial innovation is not as bad as it might seem. Today's topics mostly focus on economics, the value of money and other possessions, interest, and capitalism.

Key Takeaways:

1:45 – What are dinosaur derivatives? 

3:40 – Jeremy talks about Joseph from the Old Testament. 

7:40 – Joseph's story shows us what happens if you take risk away from the economy. 

14:08 – Corporations are an illegal fiction because they're seen by law as a person when in reality they're not. 

19:10 – Jason asks if it's bad to charge interest? Jeremy explains. 

23:15 – Do corporations really operate on a capitalist system? 

26:30 – Jeremy believes that neither socialism or capitalism is that helpful anymore. 

Mentioned In This Episode:

www.DinosaurDerivatives.com

Katherine Albrecht is out with a new book titled I Won't Take the Mark: A Bible Book and Contract for Children. In the book, she teaches children about the Book of  Revaluations and talks a little bit more about it on the show. Katherine is also one of the founders of StartPage and StartMail, a private way to browse the internet and to send encrypted emails at the click of a button. She talks to Jason about the importance of teaching your children to say no to the mark of the beast, protecting your privacy, and a lot more on today's episode. 

Key Takeaways:

2:00 – Katherine talks a little bit about her projects and what they're about. 

8:00 – So many young Christians have no idea about the mark of the beast. 

17:10 – Why aren't the Churches talk about the mark of the beast? 

22:50 – If a microchip was inject into you, how would you know about it? 

28:25 -Katherine shares some of the measures she takes to ensure her life is kept private.  

35:20 – Does it handicap you to take to such extreme measures for privacy? Katherine says no. 

Mentioned In This Episode:

AntiChips.com 

ChipMeNot.org

VirtuePress.com

StartPage.com

StartMail.com

KatherineAlbrecht.com

Chris Stone appears on the Solomon Success show with Jason Hartman to talk about the faith driven consumer and faithnomics. Chris Stone is the founder of the company Faith Driven Consumer and his team does extensive research and surveys in the Christian market and also help American brands meet Christian needs. On the show, Chris and Jason talk about free speech, Christian movies, and more. 

Key Takeaways:

2:00 – There are 41 million adult Christians spending roughly $2 trillion a year. 

5:30 – Did Chick-fil-A make the right move? Is their religious stance hurting their business? 

10:15 – Is Hollywood profiting off of Christianity? 

15:45 – Hollywood has gone from producing for the masses to producing for market segments. 

20:10 – Is it wrong to profit off of Christians? 

25:40 – Freedom of speech in the US may no longer be free for Christians. 

29:25 – There should be an open discussion among people and then have the market place decided whether it's right or wrong. 

Mentioned In This Episode:

FaithDrivenConsumer.com

Marc Mero appears on the Solomon Success show and talks to Jason about the importance of God and the value of relationships with your friends and family. Marc was a professional wrestler who lost it all and gained it all back spiritually. He is the founder of the charity organization, Champion of Choices and is also the author of the book, How to be the Happiest Person on the Planet. On today's episode, Marc shares timeless wisdom about God, forgiveness, and living in the present moment. 

Key Takeaways:

1:30 – Marc shares a bit of his life story. 

3:10 – Our relationships are the most important things in our lives. 

4:10 – Marc talks a little bit about Champion of Choices. 

7:20 – Happiness comes from giving. 

12:10 – There's bad people in all religions and all faiths. 

14:15 – How do we live in the moment? 

16:35 – Remember, bad company corrupts good character. 

18:15 – How do we make someone's day? 

19:30 – Get back up through adversity and failures. Do not stay down. 

Mentioned In This Episode:

How to be the Happiest Person on the Planet by Marc Mero. 

ThinkPoz.org 

MarcMero.com

Michael Dowd is a bestselling author and an Evangelist. Michael's best selling book, Thank God for Evolution, was endorsed by 6 Nobel Prize-winning scientists and by various religious leaders around the world as well. Jason Hartman and Michael sit down to talk about climate change, why evolution is necessary towards a better relationship with God, and more on today's show. 

Key Takeaways:

1:20 – Michael has been traveling for 12 years with his wife. 

3:00 – Many people first think of evolution as the devil. 

6:00 – Michael teaches how you can honor God with everything science has been teaching. 

11:30 – Since humans started taking oil and coal out of the ground, there's now a lot of carbon dioxide and methane being released into the air. 

15:20 – Jason asks why is all of this bad?  

19:00 – Any system that makes it easy for people to destroy our future is a demonic system. 

22:00 – After Michael's Tedx talk, many evangelicals realized evolution was a good thing. 

24:10 – Michael encourages you to search for The Future is Calling Us to Greatness. 

Mentioned In This Episode:

The Wealth of Nature by John Michael Greer

http://www.amazon.com/Michael-Dowd/e/B001JS2XIO/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1

The Future is Calling Us to Greatness.

TheGreatStory.org

K. Palmer Hartl is the author of The Ten Commandments of Management. In his book, he incorporates biblical references into ten easily-to-follow management principles. Today, Palmer joins Jason on the Solomon Success show to talk  about some of the specific commandments inside his book that can help you be a better manager and be more productive. 

Key Takeaways:

2:00 – Palmer talks about why he decided to write the book. 

5:20 – Ask specific questions during the hiring process to see if they are qualified for your company.

9:50 – People are complicated, so don't beat yourself up if you hire the wrong person. 

12:30 – People should manager others as adults, not children. Palmer breaks down what that means in this segment. 

16:40 – Are your employees emailing you for permission? 

19:10 – Do not try to change someone's behavior – it won't work. 

21:45 – Make sure you document everything during the hiring process. 

Mentioned In This Episode:

The Ten Commandments of Management by K. Palmer Hartl 

KpalmerHartl.com  

The epitome of success in the fashion and production industries, Tyron Barrington, joins Jason Hartman as the guest for today’s Solomon Success Show. He details the way faith has marked and changed his career path and also discusses the reality of what expressing your beliefs is like in an industry that focuses on the physical and the aesthetic. 

Key Takeaways

01.55 – Tyron Barrington explains the motivation for a life-changing move from a very successful career.

05.17 – When you get to the upper levels of the fashion industry, you’re rubbing shoulders with some very important people and brands.

07.04 – God is everywhere – our creative gifts come directly from Him.

11.16 – The fashion industry often seems to be very judgemental, but apparently not about faith.

13.20 – Whether you’ve grown up with faith or it’s relatively new, you can always learn from God.

15.50 – Rather than being ostracized, people of faith in the fashion industry are now given even more opportunity to voice their beliefs and act on them.

18.17 – For more information, head to www.TyronBarrington.com or www.BarringtonMGT.com 

Mentioned in this episode

The Lord is My Agent And He Only Takes 10% by Tyron Barrington

Jason Hartman invites Lieutenant General Jerry Boykin onto today’s Solomon Success Show to discuss the various threats facing America’s current economic and social state, as well as to give his opinion on the Obama administration. Having worked in previous administrations, Boykin has a unique perspective on just what the Government is doing right and wrong, and how they can still change the fate of America.  

Key Takeaways

02.14 – Lieutenant General Jerry Boykin discusses the economic and foreign threats that could face America in the near future.

04.39 – We need to be as prepared as possible; the events of 9/11 showed us that. 

07.21 – Maybe the powers that be need to take a look at the state of the world and reassess their priorities?

08.44 – It’s a difficult position, but we have to look at terrorists’ motivations to try and understand.

12.28 – If someone doesn’t stop and think about the implications, the US economy will fall into ruin.

14.33 – Heading towards a more Marxist standpoint? What does that mean for society?

Mentioned in this episode

The Coalition: A Novel by William G. Boykin and Kamal Saleem

Our faith and our professional success are two of the most important priorities in most people’s lives today. That’s why it’s so important to find a way to reconcile them and find a way of interlinking the two. On today’s Solomon Success Show, Jason Hartman talks about Christianity and business with Santiago Rivera, who gives his opinion on how we can best represent God’s will through our own business strategies.

Key Takeaways

01.15 – Santiago Rivera talks about why there might be one fundamental thing missing in your business plan.

02.15 – If you use the Bible as a foundation for your life, why not also for your business?

04.25 – Prayer is such a valuable way of linking your work life with God and your religious beliefs.

06.55 – A business needs more than just a plan – it needs solid foundations and a structure.

08.45 – What exactly should you be doing to build your business along God’s ideals?

11.03 – Remember – your business is about you and God, nobody else. 

14.15 – When everything seems to be going wrong, where do you turn, regardless of what you believe in?

Mentioned in this episode

Doing Business God’s Way by Santiago Rivera

In today’s Solomon Success Show, Jason Hartman speaks to Professor Ted Malloch about the influence of spiritual beliefs and moral virtues on business and corporate leadership in our modern society. 

Key Takeaways

01.14 – It’s no longer just about the business you conduct – it’s about how you do it, and the spiritual impact.

05.20 – There is no one-size fits all approach. All companies are different and have different core values.

07.20 – Ted Malloch gives his view on the controversy surrounding Chick-fil-A. What do you think?

10.11 – Faith and virtues are ever-present across so many levels of industry and business. 

13.09 – For more information about these issues, head to www.DoingVirtuousBusiness.com 

Mentioned in this episode

Doing Virtuous Business by Ted Malloch