A Stern Talk

William Stern
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Join hosts William Stern (@justwilliamstern) and Josh Massieh (@dontbuyrealestate) on "A Stern Talk," a podcast for business owners in the digital age. Dive into the lighter side of business and into topics like digital marketing, small business lending, and economic trends.

  1. Aug 28

    Yasha Tehrani of Rex Watches: Fake Rolexes Are Passing?!... | A Stern Talk

    💸 Fund your Business in 5 minutes - cardiff.co/sternWhat happens when a luxury industry built on trust gets flooded with super fakes, fake hype, fake scarcity, and real money?In this episode of A Stern Talk, William Stern sits down with Yasha Tehrani, owner of Rex Watches, to discuss Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, luxury watches, super fakes, the gray market, watch investing, Rolex waitlists, diamonds, gold, social media, and the trust-based world behind high-end timepieces.Yasha explains why the luxury watch business is not as simple as buying low and selling high. One fake watch, one bad deal, or one dishonest move can destroy a reputation. In a market where hundreds of thousands of dollars can move on trust alone, the seller matters just as much as the watch.The conversation breaks down the rise of Chinese super fakes, why even authorized dealers can make mistakes, and why buyers need to stop chasing the cheapest price and start buying from people who actually know what they are doing.William and Yasha also dig into the Rolex waitlist myth, how Rolex controls scarcity, why gray market pricing exists, and why the right watch can feel more like a status signal, investment vehicle, and social currency than a simple accessory.Then the episode moves into watch culture, 47th Street drama, luxury influencers, old money buyers, crypto bros, lab diamonds, gold, and whether watches are still one of the last luxury markets where trust, reputation, and handshake deals actually matter.This is a conversation about money, status, trust, scarcity, luxury, and why the watch on your wrist says more than most people want to admit.Watch until the end for Yasha’s advice on what watch a 25-year-old finance bro should buy, what watch tells other dads you made it, why he would put $50,000 into gold or watches before diamonds, and how fast he can source a platinum Daytona if you know exactly what you want.YOUTUBE CHAPTERS0:00 The Superfake Problem2:07 Buy The Seller7:00 Stop Waiting For Rolex11:19 Why Men Want Rolex17:03 Holy Grail Watches20:29 The Wrong Watch27:30 Does Rolex Throttle Supply?31:14 Best First Watch35:30 Watches As Investments41:09 Watch Dealer Reality TV44:53 Gold, Crypto, And Diamonds50:08 How To Source Any WatchWHAT YOU’LL LEARN⌚ Why luxury watches are built on trust, reputation, and verification🚨 How Chinese super fakes are changing the watch market💰 Why the cheapest watch is often the most expensive mistake👑 Why Rolex controls both the new and gray market⏳ Why the Rolex waitlist is not what most customers think it is🔥 Which watches Yasha sees as true status symbols📈 How gold, scarcity, and trends move luxury watch prices💎 Why lab diamonds changed the natural diamond market🤝 How seven-figure watch deals still happen on trust🏆 What watch Yasha recommends for young finance guys and successful dadsA STERN TALK PODCAST - Presented by Cardiff🔔 Subscribe for insightful content on AI transformation, business strategy, and industry disruption. Don’t forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on future episodes.📣 Connect with us:William Stern: https://instagram.com/justwilliamstern📣 Guest:Yasha Tehrani of Rex Watches LLC: https://www.instagram.com/rexwatchesllc/reels/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/people/Rex-Watches-LLC/61559224547142/https://www.tiktok.com/@rexwatches?_r=1&_t=ZT-94elhvROwGr#YashaTehrani #RexWatchesLLC #WilliamStern #ASTernTalk #LuxuryWatches #Rolex #PatekPhilippe #AudemarsPiguet

  2. Aug 19

    Daniel Mael on Jewish Leadership... | A Stern Talk

    💸 Fund your Business in 5 minutes - cardiff.co/sternWhat happens when truth becomes too expensive for media, politics, religion, and even your own community?In this episode of A Stern Talk, William Stern sits down with Daniel Mael, writer, commentator, podcast host, and founder of The Mael Review, to discuss Judaism, antisemitism, Chabad, media corruption, Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, Ben Shapiro, Israel, online conspiracy funnels, the ADL, Jewish identity, and the fight for truth in modern America.Daniel shares how his own Jewish identity became stronger after a Birthright trip, why he spoke up on campus about free speech and Jewish issues, and how his background shaped the way he looks at today’s political and religious battles. The conversation starts with Judaism, education, respect, discipline, and why boundaries still matter in a world that keeps trying to erase them.Then the episode moves into the online machine. Daniel breaks down how podcast culture, social media incentives, bots, foreign influence, and conspiracy content can create the illusion of mass momentum. William and Daniel discuss Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, Megyn Kelly, Sean Ryan, Ben Shapiro, and why some trusted voices on the right have started laundering anti-Israel and anti-Jewish narratives under the cover of “just asking questions.”The conversation also digs into Reform Judaism, Chabad, Christian theology being folded into Jewish spaces, the ADL, American Jewish weakness, assimilation, Shabbat, Jewish philanthropy, and why Daniel believes American Jews need to reconnect with authentic Judaism instead of relying on political organizations to save them.This is a conversation about truth. In media. In politics. In Judaism. In philanthropy. And in the way communities decide who deserves trust.Watch until the end for Daniel’s advice on where Jewish donors should actually put their money, why local community support matters, and why every Jewish institution needs to be held to a higher standard of honesty.CHAPTERS0:00 Daniel Mael Joins2:19 Judaism And Chabad9:31 The Rebbe Question16:30 Anti-Zionism And The Right24:19 Media Standards Fell Apart32:29 Israel, Iran, And Influence37:38 Tucker, Candace, And Ben47:13 Judaism Under Pressure1:03:09 Being Jewish In America1:05:25 The ADL Problem1:12:03 Where Should Jews Donate?WHAT YOU’LL LEARN🔥 Why Daniel Mael believes truth matters even when it is uncomfortable✡️ How Chabad shaped his view of Judaism, discipline, and identity🧢 Why dress codes, honorifics, and boundaries still matter📱 How bots and online influence campaigns distort public opinion🎙️ Why podcast incentives reward conspiracy content🇮🇱 How anti-Zionism can become a thin veil for antisemitism🧠 Why Daniel believes Ben Shapiro is different from Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens🏛️ Why the ADL has lost trust with many Jews🕍 Why authentic Judaism matters more than political Jewish branding💰 How Jewish donors should think about charity, legacy, and accountabilityA STERN TALK PODCAST - Presented by Cardiff💸 Fund your Business in 5 minutes - cardiff.co/stern🔔 Subscribe for insightful content on AI transformation, business strategy, and industry disruption. Don’t forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on future episodes.📣 Connect with us:William Stern: https://instagram.com/justwilliamstern📣 Guest:Daniel Mael: https://www.instagram.com/themaelman/?hl=enThe Mael Review: https://danielmael.substack.com/p/magen-david-adom-tells-the-truthThe Daniel Mael Show: https://www.youtube.com/@DanielMaelTV#DanielMael #WilliamStern #AsternTalk #TheMaelReview #DanielMaelShow #Chabad #Judaism #JewishIdentity #Antisemitism #AntiZionism #TuckerCarlson #CandaceOwens #BenShapiro #MegynKelly

  3. Aug 19

    Marissa Streit: You Deserve Nothing But Responsibility... | A Stern Talk

    💸 Fund your Business in 5 minutes - cardiff.co/sternWhat happens when a generation grows up inside social media, loses faith in capitalism, and starts confusing freedom with entitlement?In this episode of A Stern Talk, William Stern sits down with Marissa Streit, CEO of PragerU, to discuss technology, morality, social media, capitalism, socialism, PBS, ESG, DEI, education, parenting, and the future of the American dream.Marissa explains why technology is never neutral. Social media, AI, YouTube, X, and Instagram can be used to serve good, but they can also be used to manipulate, distract, and weaken an entire generation. That is why she argues PragerU puts morality first, even when the message is not popular and even when the algorithm rewards something else.The conversation moves into the battle for young minds. William and Marissa discuss why support for capitalism is falling among young Americans, why socialism is being repackaged as compassion, and why schools, corporations, and media platforms have pushed victim mentality over personal responsibility. Marissa argues that America’s problem is not just political. It is moral.They also break down the difference between PragerU and PBS, the danger of collective grievance, the pressure of ESG and DEI inside corporate America, and why big institutions often make life harder for the small business owner trying to build something real.Then the episode turns to parenting, social media, technology, and the American dream. Marissa explains why kids need to be taught responsibility, morality, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and discernment before they are handed a phone and thrown into the digital world.This is a conversation about technology, truth, freedom, parenting, faith, business, and whether America still has the moral immune system needed to survive what is coming next.Watch until the end for Marissa’s advice on when kids should be allowed on social media, why she compares it to dropping your child off alone at the mall, and why PragerU believes short educational content can start conversations that parents need to be having at home.YOUTUBE CHAPTERS0:00 Social Media And Capitalism1:13 Technology Can Serve Good3:14 Morality Over Popularity7:57 PragerU Versus PBS13:17 Victim Bingo Explained21:12 America’s Moral Immune System29:20 Why Capitalism Is Losing31:42 Socialism With Lipstick37:07 ESG And Corporate Pressure45:25 Capitalism Is Not Perfect48:59 The American Dream57:16 Technology And Technocrats1:01:41 PragerU For Parents1:03:31 Kids And Social MediaWHAT YOU’LL LEARN🔥 Why Marissa Streit believes technology must be guided by morality📱 How social media is shaping the worldview of young Americans💰 Why support for capitalism is falling among the next generation🏛️ Why PragerU sees itself as different from PBS and government-funded media🧠 How schools and institutions push victim mentality over personal responsibility🇺🇸 Why Marissa believes America needs one shared identity again🏢 How ESG and DEI create pressure inside corporate America💼 Why small businesses struggle under regulation and social governance🙏 Why biblical morality matters to America’s founding and future👨‍👩‍👧 Why parents need to prepare kids before giving them social mediaA STERN TALK PODCAST - Presented by Cardiff🔔 Subscribe for insightful content on AI transformation, business strategy, and industry disruption. Don’t forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on future episodes.📣 Connect with us:William Stern: https://instagram.com/justwilliamstern📣 Guest:Marissa Streit: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/PragerU: https://www.prageru.com/SEO KEYWORDSMarissa Streit, PragerU, William Stern, A Stern Talk, PragerU CEO, social media and kids, capitalism, socialism, communism, American dream

  4. Jul 29

    Henry Manoucheri: Religion Is Being Weaponized... | A Stern Talk

    💸 Fund your Business in 5 minutes - https://cardiff.co/business/apply/?utm_source=Youtube&utm_campaign=YTSternTalkDemandWhat happens when a country loses its discipline, its faith, and its will to build?In this episode of A Stern Talk, William Stern sits down with Henry Manoucheri, founder, chairman, and CEO of Universe Holdings, to discuss Iran, Israel, faith, real estate, inflation, social media, and the American dream.Henry shares how his family left Iran just before the revolution, why he believes regime change is far harder than most people understand, and what the West still gets wrong about the Iranian government. The conversation moves from war and religion to assimilation, antisemitism, the future of Israel, and why the U.S.-Israel relationship may face serious pressure if America keeps drifting politically.Then the episode shifts into business. Henry breaks down why he still believes in California real estate, why inflation may stay higher for longer, why young people feel locked out of homeownership, and how discipline, family, faith, and long-term thinking shaped his success.This is a conversation about survival. National survival. Family survival. Business survival. And the values that either build a future or destroy one.Watch until the end for Henry’s five-year predictions on mortgage rates, inflation, apartment rents, California real estate, and the U.S. economy.YOUTUBE CHAPTERS0:00 Iran’s Regime Problem6:54 Staying In Power13:36 Death Culture Explained20:48 Can Iran Be Free?25:42 The Assimilation Question33:00 Mamdani And America40:52 Jews And Bad Decisions48:58 Can Iran Fall?1:05:20 Inflation Is Here1:20:36 Real Estate LessonsWHAT YOU’LL LEARN🔥 Why Henry believes Iranian regime change is unlikely without massive force🇮🇷 How his family left Iran before the revolution and lost everything⚔️ Why decentralized power makes regimes harder to defeat🙏 How religion can be used to control desperate populations🇮🇱 Why Henry believes Jewish unity is key to Israel’s survival🏙️ Why California real estate may still have the strongest appreciation upside📈 Why inflation may stay higher for longer🏠 How young people can still approach real estate and homeownership💼 Why social media has become essential for scaling modern businesses🧠 Why discipline, family, and values still matter in wealth buildingA STERN TALK PODCAST - Presented by Cardiff🔔 Subscribe for insightful content on AI transformation, business strategy, and industry disruption. Don’t forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on future episodes.📣 Connect with us:William Stern: https://instagram.com/justwilliamstern📣 Guest:Henry Manoucheri: https://www.instagram.com/henry_manoucheri/SEO KEYWORDSHenry Manoucheri, William Stern, A Stern Talk, Universe Holdings, Iran regime change, Iran Israel conflict

  5. Jul 15

    Sean Stone: They Made Truth Look Insane... | A Stern Talk

    💸 Fund your Business in 5 minutes - https://cardiff.co/business/apply/?utm_source=Youtube&utm_campaign=YTSternTalkDemandWhat if the stories shaping your life were never meant to inform you, but control you?In this episode of A Stern Talk, William Stern sits down with filmmaker, journalist, and investigative storyteller Sean Stone to discuss media manipulation, war, religion, consciousness, Israel, Iran, democracy, and the hidden forces shaping modern society.Sean breaks down why he believes people are easier to influence than they realize, how Hollywood and news media shape public emotion, and why questioning the official narrative often gets treated like a mental illness.The conversation moves from RFK and storytelling to Israel, Palestine, Iran, nuclear weapons, religious conflict, open borders, democracy, spiritual corruption, and whether America’s system is still strong enough to survive itself.This is not a clean, polite media conversation. It’s uncomfortable, controversial, and at times deeply personal.Watch until the end to hear Sean’s full view on consciousness, power, faith, war, and why the truth may be harder to accept than the lie.YOUTUBE CHAPTERS0:00 Media Mind Control2:54 Sean Stone Joins7:15 RFK And Storytelling10:11 America Feels Broken14:37 Why Iran?17:47 Israel And Palestine27:28 No Consequences?38:09 Iran’s Nuclear Question44:08 Faith And Consciousness52:42 Democracy Or Control?WHAT YOU’LL LEARN🧠 Why Sean believes people are more vulnerable to brainwashing than they think🎬 How Hollywood, media, and storytelling shape public reality🔥 Why questioning official narratives gets labeled “crazy”🌍 Sean’s controversial view on Israel, Palestine, and Iran☢️ Why nuclear weapons change the rules of modern war🙏 How Sean connects religion, mythology, and human consciousness🏛️ Why democracy may be deeply flawed but still hard to replace🗳️ How blockchain voting could change election trust🚨 Why open borders become dangerous when the system is already brokenA STERN TALK PODCAST - Presented by Cardiff🔔 Subscribe for insightful content on AI transformation, business strategy, and industry disruption. Don’t forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on future episodes.📣 Connect with us:William Stern: https://instagram.com/justwilliamstern📣 Guest:Sean Stone: https://www.instagram.com/TheRealSeanStonehttps://www.patreon.com/SeanStoneKEYWORDSSean Stone, William Stern, A Stern Talk, Sean Stone interview, RFK Legacy, Oliver Stone son, media manipulation, mind control, Israel Palestine debate, Iran nuclear weapons, democracy crisis, religion and politics, consciousness podcast, Hollywood propaganda

  6. Jul 8

    What Happens When the AI Money Runs Out? | Tiffany Cianci | A Stern Talk

    💸 Fund your Business in 5 minutes - https://cardiff.co/business/apply/?utm_source=Youtube&utm_campaign=YTSternTalkDemandWhat if the AI boom isn’t creating wealth, but quietly shifting trillions of dollars in risk onto ordinary Americans?In this episode of A Stern Talk, William Stern sits down with entrepreneur and small business advocate Tiffany Cianci to discuss the hidden financial system behind AI, private equity, data centers, retirement funds, and corporate monopolies.Tiffany explains why companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and SpaceX may be racing toward public markets, how index funds could expose retirement accounts to major losses, and why private credit firms are suddenly struggling to return investor money.CHAPTERS0:00 The AI Slot Machine6:13 SpaceX’s Hidden Risk15:05 OpenAI Runs Out25:27 Renting Human Intelligence31:04 The Data Center Bubble38:11 Private Credit Cracks45:15 Your 401(k) Is Next57:41 China’s AI Advantage1:05:55 The Next Recession1:20:32 The Final Power GrabWHAT YOU’LL LEARN🤖 Why Tiffany believes today’s AI models aren’t truly intelligent💸 How massive tech valuations can transfer risk to retail investors🏦 Why private credit firms are struggling to return investor money📉 How retirement funds could be exposed to unprofitable companies💧 Why AI data centers may create major water and energy problems🧠 How human knowledge became the foundation of the AI economy🇨🇳 Why China’s open-source AI strategy may outperform America’s model🌾 How corporate monopolies are reshaping farming and food prices⚖️ Why regulatory changes could weaken protections for ordinary investors🔥 How private profits can become public losses during a financial crisisA STERN TALK PODCAST - Presented by Cardiff🔔 Subscribe for insightful content on AI transformation, business strategy, and industry disruption. Don’t forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on future episodes.📣 Connect with us:William Stern: https://instagram.com/justwilliamstern📣 Guest:Tiffany Cianci: https://www.instagram.com/thevinomom/https://x.com/thevinomomhttps://www.tiktok.com/@tiffanycianciTiffany Cianci, William Stern, A Stern Talk, artificial intelligence bubble, AI data centers, OpenAI controversy, Anthropic valuation

  7. Jul 1

    Why Facts Aren’t Winning Anymore... | Nick Matau | A Stern Talk

    💸 Fund your Business in 5 minutes - https://cardiff.co/business/apply/?utm_source=Youtube&utm_campaign=YTSternTalkDemandIs the biggest battle today being fought with bombs... or with narratives?Wars aren't won by military strength alone. They're also won by controlling what people believe.In this episode of A Stern Talk, William Stern sits down with Nick Matau to discuss media influence, propaganda, Israel, geopolitics, misinformation, social media, and why winning the battle for public opinion may be more important than winning on the battlefield.Nick shares how his years of studying Middle Eastern history, propaganda campaigns, and geopolitical conflicts shaped his understanding of modern information warfare. Together, they explore why narratives spread faster than facts, how social media has transformed public opinion, and why many of today's biggest political voices may be driven by incentives far beyond ideology.CHAPTERS0:00 The Information War5:03 Politics Or Business?10:34 Tucker Carlson’s Shift16:08 Soviet Propaganda23:06 💰 Ad Break — Cardiff Funding24:12 Winning The Narrative33:00 Why Young Minds Matter42:34 Do Jews Control Media?49:05 Personal Responsibility55:41 💰 Ad Break — Cardiff Funding56:48 Becoming The Media1:04:06 Fighting For TruthWHAT YOU'LL LEARN🌍 Why propaganda often beats facts📱 How social media shapes public opinion🧠 The psychology behind misinformation🎯 Why narratives spread faster than truth⚖️ The difference between influence and control🇮🇱 Why Israel struggles in the information war💼 How commercial interests shape political messaging🤖 The role AI plays in modern research📚 Why history still explains today's conflicts🔥 How to think critically before accepting a narrativeA STERN TALK PODCAST - Presented by Cardiff🔔 Subscribe for insightful content on AI transformation, business strategy, and industry disruption. Don’t forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on future episodes.📣 Connect with us:William Stern: https://instagram.com/justwilliamstern📣 Guest:Nick Matau: https://www.instagram.com/dani.matau/SEO KEYWORDSWilliam Stern, A Stern Talk, Nick Matau, Israel, geopolitics, propaganda, media manipulation, information warfare, Tucker Carlson, social media, political commentary, antisemitism, Middle East, foreign policy, Operation SIG, Soviet propaganda, Qatar, media bias, AI research, public opinion

  8. Jun 26

    Mayhem Miller Walked Out After This... | A Stern Talk

    💸 Fund your Business in 5 minutes - https://cardiff.co/business/apply/?utm_source=Youtube&utm_campaign=YTSternTalkDemandEveryone celebrates the fighter at the top. Almost nobody stays for the crash.William Stern sits down with Jason “Mayhem” Miller to discuss the brutal transition out of professional fighting, the UFC business model, anger, masculinity, prison, recovery, and what happens when the money and attention disappear.Mayhem built one of the most recognizable personalities in mixed martial arts. His career extended beyond the cage into television, entertainment, and media. But behind the fame was a much harder story involving injuries, addiction, legal trouble, prison, financial collapse, and the loss of the identity that had defined his life.The conversation explores whether anger can be used as fuel without becoming a prison, why modern culture often confuses offensive words with actual violence, and whether strong men need vulnerability to survive pressure. Mayhem openly discusses unlearning how to cry in prison, refusing help during his lowest moments, and using alcohol and aggression instead of admitting that he was falling apart.William and Mayhem also examine the business of combat sports. They discuss the UFC’s control over talent, low fighter revenue shares, weak career transitions, the challenge of unionizing independent fighters, and why athletes are often left with broken bodies, little money, and no clear path into civilian life.The episode closes with a raw comparison between Mayhem and Mike Tyson—two fighters shaped by violence, fame, collapse, and the stubborn refusal to quit. But when William asks who stayed beside Mayhem at rock bottom, the conversation ends abruptly.This episode offers a rare look at what happens after the crowd stops cheering. Viewers will walk away with a deeper understanding of identity, accountability, athlete exploitation, emotional control, and why preparing for life after success may be just as important as reaching the top.Chapters0:00 Nobody Stayed at Rock Bottom1:24 Meeting Jason “Mayhem” Miller5:30 Using Anger as Fuel8:53 Words, Violence, and Modern Culture15:35 Can Tough Men Be Vulnerable?17:09 The Fighter’s Career Crash21:47 Inside the UFC Meat Grinder28:00 Did the UFC Change MMA?35:40 Warrior Culture, Money, and Fighter Pay55:00 Mike Tyson, Rock Bottom, and the Abrupt EndingWhat You’ll Learn📖 Why professional athletes often struggle when their careers suddenly end🔥 How anger can create power while also becoming an addiction🧠 Why losing fame and identity can leave fighters psychologically lost⚖️ How the UFC business model affects fighter pay and career stability🌍 Why Japanese and American combat-sports cultures treat fighters differently💡 Why vulnerability and accountability are essential after personal collapse🎯 How Mayhem now hopes to guide younger fighters through civilian life🚀 What happens when the money, cameras, and entourage disappearA STERN TALK PODCAST - Presented by Cardiff🔔 Subscribe for insightful content on AI transformation, business strategy, and industry disruption. Don’t forget to hit the bell icon for notifications on future episodes.📣 Connect with us:William Stern: https://instagram.com/justwilliamstern📣 Guest:Mayhem Miller: https://www.instagram.com/mayhemmiller/KeywordsJason Mayhem Miller, Mayhem Miller interview, MMA career transition, UFC fighter pay, UFC business model, combat sports, fighter mental health, life after fighting, professional athlete retirement, anger management, masculinity and vulnerability, prison and recovery, Mike Tyson, MMA business, William Stern, A Stern Talk

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Join hosts William Stern (@justwilliamstern) and Josh Massieh (@dontbuyrealestate) on "A Stern Talk," a podcast for business owners in the digital age. Dive into the lighter side of business and into topics like digital marketing, small business lending, and economic trends.

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  • Creator
    William Stern
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © William Stern
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