For our first Office Hours episode of the new year, we’re highlighting Scott’s most helpful advice. We hope this helps you start 2023 on the right foot. Enjoy!
Podcast Type: Office Hours
How Media Companies Are Staying Relevant + What Makes a Great CEO – With Alan Murray
In place of Office Hours this week, we’re sharing our interview with the CEO of Fortune Media, Alan Murray. Alan discusses stakeholder capitalism, what makes a successful CEO, and the evolving digital media landscape. Follow Alan on Twitter, @alansmurray.
Office Hours: Google and Antitrust Legislation, Should I Go To Law School or Follow My Passion? Moving for a Dream Job
Scott takes a question about antitrust lawsuits and Google. He then shares his thoughts with a journalism student questioning whether they should go to law school, and ends with advice on prioritizing career opportunities.
Office Hours: Online Sales for EVs, Should I Take A Voluntary Severance Package? And Unconditional Love
Scott takes a question about e-commerce for electric vehicles. He then offers advice about taking severance before you’ve officially been laid off and ends with some reflections on unconditional love.
Office Hours: Financial Growth vs Sustainability, What Should I Do About My Son Joining OnlyFans? And Advice for a New Father in a Demanding Job
Scott takes a question about whether the Degrowth Movement stands a chance. He then offers guidance to a mother in a tough position and finishes by sharing his wisdom on work-life balance.
Office Hours: Apple Stock and China. Should Young People Pursue a Career in Sales? And How to Bounce Back After Layoffs
Scott takes a question about tensions between China and Taiwan and the potential impact on Apple stock. He then shares his thoughts on a career in sales and finishes with a pep talk to a listener who was recently laid off.
Will Boom Supersonic Planes Live Up to the Hype? Buying Amazon Stock and Taking a Gap Year Before College
Scott takes a question about the future of Boom Supersonic. He then shares his thoughts on owning Amazon stock and offers suggestions on how to best take advantage of a gap year before college.
Does a Board Actually Add Value? Making Recruiting More Equitable, and Work/Life Balance Early in Your Career
Scott takes a question about the value of a board of directors. He then suggests ways to make corporate recruiting less elitist and shares his experience balancing his ambition and personal life.
Office Hours: Should I Short Meta? The World Cup in Qatar, and How to Acquire New Customers
Scott takes a question about shorting stocks like Meta and Twitter. He then shares his opinion on the ethics of attending the World Cup in Qatar, and suggests methods for acquiring new customers.
(Note: this episode was recorded prior to Elon Musk taking Twitter private).
Why hasn’t Peloton Been Acquired? Deciding Where to Live, and Motivating Ethical Tech Leadership
Scott answers a question about what might be preventing a Peloton acquisition. He then shares his best tips for determining where to live abroad and explains how society can encourage ethical leadership in tech.