A-Z Talks

Alex Wong and Tobias Zatti

A Series of discussions that covers a wide range of topics from to A-Z where we hope to share all the amazing lessons we’ve learned from the fortunate opportunities we’ve been able to curate in our lives. We will cover topics from personal development tactics, lessons in entrepreneurship, real estate investments, career advice, fitness hacks, gamifying goals, to Bitcoin, house flipping, Airbnb set up, travel, and much more. The mission is to capture and share all of life’s valuable lesson we’ve been lucky enough to learn and pay it forward so others get a glimpse of how we make magic happen

  1. 04/27/2022

    S02E05 - Crypto Series Part II: DeFi vs CeFi

    Decentralized Finance (DeFi) has the chance to revolutionize how we manage our money as we move to greater adoption of blockchain technology. Imagine a world where banks, credit card processors and all the middle men profiting from how you use your money are removed and you have complete control over when, who, and where you send your money. DeFi is cutting edge technology in the crypto space and quickly being adopted by many of today’s tech savvy community to take back control of how their money is managed. In this world, knowing the individual you transact with is optional and exchanges are managed by smart contacts instead of governments and traditional financial institutions. Join Tobias and Alex as they navigate through the limitations of the Centralized Finance model that is predominantly used today versus what the future holds once we started to see Decentralized finance being adopted. This episode provides a basic understanding of the DeFi space, real world use cases on how it’s being used today, as well covering what the future state of this topic can be. Decentral Exchanges: DYDX: https://trade.dydx.exchange - Ethereum Network Sushi Swap: https://sushi.com - Ethereum Network, Polygon Network and more Uniswap: https://uniswap.exchange - Ethereum Network, Polygon Network and more PancakeSwap https://pancakeswap.finance - Binance Smart Chain QuickSwap: https://quickswap.exchange - Polygon Network

    51 min

  2. 03/16/2022

    S02E04 - Travel like a jet setter on a budget

    Traveling can be one of the most fun things to experience but it can also be a pain in the butt to plan out sometimes. Whether you’re an anxious traveler, rockstar traveler, or one of those who do it for the gram, we could all benefit from a few tips when it comes to putting together a plan for traveling. Join Tobias and Alex as they speak from opposing methodologies on how they approach preparing for travel. Learn insights that can help for the next time you need to plan a trip as they cover travel trends, such as COVID regulations for international travel, flying with pets, and how to get the most out of your rewards & loyalty programs. This episode goes over travel tips, trends and 5 key steps to consider so you can enjoy your holiday/vacation knowing that the hard parts have already been planned out. Also weaved into the discussion are a few travel hacks so you can travel like a jet setter, while keeping to a budget! Listen along as they cover this fun topic, and let it help make your life easier the next time you are preparing for travel!

    42 min

  3. 03/02/2022

    S02E03 - Phenomenon of fun 1:1s

    How can 1 + 1 = millions?  It’s amazing how many miracles can occur that start from a simple one on one conversation. We all have these types of chats on a regular basis but for some reason it feels a little more scary in the work environment when you hear "I'd like to meet one one one with you" from your boss. Don’t let that fear stop you from engaging as it's up to you to make the most out of that time. In this podcast, we provide a few tips on how to do just that. Whether it's with your managers, your manger's manager, peers, employees that work for you, or even with friends and family members, there's always a way to make your conversations more meaningful by having an intent for each interaction. In this episode, Alex and Tobias will provide you a few tips and best practices so you can get the most out of your one on one conversations and learn how to take a casual chat to the type of conversation that can be the spark to your next big idea! Listen along and learn how to help others help you, gain deeper perspective from conversations, and strengthen your relationships in the professional setting or personal setting by unlocking the phenomenon of fun 1:1s.

    24 min

  4. 02/16/2022

    S02E02 - NFTs and Metaverse. What is it and how are they related?

    WTF is an NFT? Meta what? How much is that ape photo worth?! Why would I pay for it when I can see it for free? Money laundering, tracking wine, and for validating university diplomas? You mean it’s not just for music? It’s hard not to be a little curious on what all the buzz is about with NFTs all over the news and social media these days. Join Tobias and Alex as they explore these questions and more as they provide an overview of NFTs and share their knowledge and experience on this groundbreaking trend. This episode discusses NFTs, what they are, how they work, actual present day use cases and provides examples how people are profiting from this phenomenon. This is not intended for financial advice but more to help you get a fundamental understanding of this crypto alternative that is ascending in its' popularity.

    46 min

  5. 02/03/2022

    S02E01 - Blueprint to Success 2022 - New Year, Better You

    Can’t believe the new year has come and passed already? Feeling lost or hopeless since 2021 didn’t go your way and you're skeptical about what’s really possible for you in 2022? Don't worry, we got you covered! We keep being told what’s wrong in the world by the media and now we just keep looking for what’s wrong, what's terrible, what's bad, but we don't have to live like this! We need to take our identity back and remind ourselves that we are blessed with anything we do have. Join Alex and Tobias as they walk through the blueprint for success planning process that they introduced last year. They share lessons they've learned from working with so many others in the last year on this process which includes CEOs, entrepreneurs, business professionals, teachers, yoga instructors, real estate agents, and many more from all walks of life. The goal of this episode is to cover best practices for goal planning and provide tips if you are starting late, feeling hopeless, or just not sure where to start. The important thing is to just get started and you'll be surprised how quickly goals will naturally come to you if you can just get going. They cover subtopics like SMART goals, micro goals, accountability partners and the importance of revisiting goals on an ongoing basis. Remember this old adage - if you fail to plan, you plan to fail, so lets make sure you have a plan in place to find a better you in 2022!

    41 min

  6. 01/15/2022

    S02E00 - Highs and Lows of 2021 (The lost episode)

    We’re baaaaaaaaack! Join Alex and Tobias on this lost episode as they recap 2021 and discuss the ups and downs of last year. Listen along as they reflect on some of their key personal successes like crypto all time highs and the real estate boom, as well as how they battled tough topics like stress, anxiety, injuries, burnout and even boreout. They cover some of their top lessons for 2021 and share a few life hacks on how to pick yourself up when life knocks you down. We all get down sometimes but the important thing to remember is to focus on how you can pick yourself back up! This lost episode is for the loyal listeners who subscribed last year and also provides a glimpse into what you can expect from season 2.

    47 min

  7. 06/10/2021

    S01E13 - Evergreen lessons from the "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" book by Robert Kiyosaki

    Most successful entrepreneurs and investors have come across the iconic book “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” by Robert Kiyosaki at some point in their journey and are familiar with the epic tale that teaches basic financial lessons that they just don’t teach you in traditional schools. It’s a book that includes wisdom that has sustained the test of time with topics such as why “The Rich Don’t Work for Money,” how “The Rich Invent Money,” why “Corporations are the Biggest Secret of the Wealthy,” and many other revelations about financial literacy that traditional education systems bypass. Gone are the days where just relying on the traditional path of going to school, getting a degree, working hard at one job to save enough money to buy a house and retire comfortably. We’re living in a hi-tech fast pace ever evolving world and it’s important to realize that the rules of the financial game have changed. Don’t get stuck working for a paycheck and get left behind by others that are pursuing their passions and owning their financial freedom. Join Alex and Tobias on their review of this classic story and how it’s impacted their investment mindset and journey. Listen to them discuss some of the key lessons from the book and where they apply them to their every day lives. “It’s not about how much you make but how much you keep and how many generations you keep it for.” - Robert Kiyosaki

    35 min

  8. 04/25/2021

    S01E12 - Top 7 lifehacks

    Imagine a life where you can remember all your important ideas and put them into action. Where there was a way to organize each thought and have others collaborate with you to reach your goals. What if you never had issues falling asleep and you were able to actually attract everything you’ve ever dreamed of? Imagine the power of being able to uplift your mood whenever you want and recharging your own emotional fuel by leveraging the basic principles of the golden rule. What if you always found time to exercise and a way to be learning 5x more by multitasking during certain idle activities? When the concept of life hacks first hit the scene, they were all the rage promising shortcuts to make life that much more efficient. Now almost anything can be considered a life hack but this episode sifts through your everyday list to break the mold and identifies Alex and Tobias top 7 favorite life hacks that they use to improve their daily lives. The life hacks discussed in this episode promise a big punch and they’re not always a sure thing to say the least but it’s important to find and leverage as many life hacks in today’s world as you can to ensure you get the most of of life. These „hacks“ exist because someone out there has already tried and proven its success so listen in and see if they can help you!

    27 min
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A Series of discussions that covers a wide range of topics from to A-Z where we hope to share all the amazing lessons we’ve learned from the fortunate opportunities we’ve been able to curate in our lives. We will cover topics from personal development tactics, lessons in entrepreneurship, real estate investments, career advice, fitness hacks, gamifying goals, to Bitcoin, house flipping, Airbnb set up, travel, and much more. The mission is to capture and share all of life’s valuable lesson we’ve been lucky enough to learn and pay it forward so others get a glimpse of how we make magic happen

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  • Creator
    Alex Wong and Tobias Zatti
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 988651
  • Show Website
    A-Z Talks