Solving America's Problems

Jerremy Alexander Newsome & Dave Conley
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Solving America’s Problems isn’t just a podcast—it’s a journey. Co-host Jerremy Newsome, a successful entrepreneur and educator, is pursuing his lifelong dream of running for president. Along the way, he and co-host Dave Conley bring together experts, advocates, and everyday Americans to explore the real, actionable solutions our country needs. With dynamic formats—one-on-one interviews, panel discussions, and more—we cut through the noise of divisive rhetoric to uncover practical ideas that unite instead of divide. If you’re ready to think differently, act boldly, and join a movement for meaningful change, subscribe now.

  1. HÁ 5 H ·  BÔNUS

    Mag 7 Earnings, Oil Shock, and Why Markets Don't Add Up

    Amazon just hit the highest price in human history. Dave Conley calls this the largest oil shock in history and notes that nobody is saying "this time it's different" — yet markets keep climbing. Jerremy Alexander Newsome walks through specific chart levels and earnings setups for Apple, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft with actual buy zones, not sentiment. The underlying tension: markets have decoupled from the physical economy because the modern economy is now just pushing zeros and ones around. Dave's political frame caps it — government is betting on electrons over atoms, crypto and AI infrastructure over healthcare and real jobs, while the promise of school-to-career-to-retirement quietly dies for anyone under 30. Timestamps: (00:00) Markets climbing anyway – nobody thinks they should, but here we are(00:36) Apple and Amazon setups – chart levels, buying zones, all-time highs(02:30) Tim Cook out, hardware guy in – what Apple's CEO shift signals for investors(05:51) Google earnings outlook – near all-time highs, gap scenarios, buy zones(06:54) Microsoft's brutal 34% selloff – AI scare, the bounce, what comes next(08:54) Cash is the new denominator – why massive multiples stopped mattering(10:00) Biggest oil shock in history – markets at all-time highs, cognitive dissonance(11:21) Zeros and ones economy – digital decoupling that may never reverse(12:42) Atoms vs. electrons – what government is missing about real jobs(14:09) Next up – Steven Orr, Big Beat on Wall Street, later this week 🌍 Connect with us: Instagram | YouTube | X 🎧 Listen to Episodes → Here

    15 min

  2. HÁ 5 H

    99 Jobs Gone: The Company Had Sales but Not Cash

    A general contracting firm's Chapter 11 filing converted to Chapter 7 in open court — 99 employees out, and the books had looked fine. Pam Jordan was there as legal counsel, and it's the moment that shaped everything she does now. Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley get into her core argument: it's not what you make, it's what you keep — companies can hit eight figures and still be broke without profit. She walks through her fractional-CFO process of reviewing books, financials, and tax returns to find root causes behind cashflow complaints, and says pricing errors are now the most common first problem. Her pricing framework stacks target profit, debt obligations, overhead, and direct costs in sequence. W2 workers also overpay taxes, she says — most skip LLC structures and education savings vehicles they already qualify to use. Timestamps: (00:00) 99 jobs, one court date – when strong sales still couldn't cover cash(00:29) Meet Pam Jordan – fractional CFO who watched the collapse firsthand(00:54) Chapter 11 to Chapter 7 – the collapse that ended 99 careers in open court(03:33) Keep, not make – why revenue is the wrong number to celebrate(04:29) Find the real pain – books, taxes, where cashflow problems actually hide(08:28) Pricing formula – target profit, debt, overhead, direct costs stacked in order(11:14) W2 tax leaks – the LLC strategy most employees never hear about(13:53) Money lies from childhood – beliefs formed before age 7 still cap income(16:55) The flexibility gap – skilled moms, rigid schedules, output left on the table Pam Jordan – Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn 🌍 Connect with us: Instagram | YouTube | X 🎧 Listen to Episodes → Here

    22 min

  3. HÁ 4 DIAS

    $800M Deal Burnout: Why Success Left Him Empty (Full)

    On Solving America’s Problems, Jerremy Alexander Newsom and Dave Conley interview former GE executive Cruz Gamboa. He describes closing an $800M Latin America deal after six months of 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m. work with a 50-person team, leading to cognitive burnout and family damage. Even promoted, he felt nothing. Fear, scarcity, and identity tied to achievement trap people. Cruz contrasts the “old contract” benefits with the lie of guaranteed success as a “good soldier.” After a breakdown, he chose “I choose life” and rebuilt. They cover AI as an amplifier of intent, faith, gratitude, entrepreneurship, and founder financial literacy. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro(01:11) Welcome & First Impressions(01:35) The $800M Deal & Breaking Point – 50-person team, long hours, family cost(07:07) What Keeps People Trapped – fear, scarcity, achievement identity(18:04) "I Chose Life" — The Paradigm Shift – personal breakdown and decision(22:26) AI as a Mirror, Not a Threat – amplifier of intent(25:47) Steel-Manning the Other Side(27:46) Helping Founders Escape the Revenue Trap(33:37) Financial Literacy for Entrepreneurs(37:21) First Steps for Founders(48:07) The Story of Jonah & Finding Your Signal(59:01) Be Rich Like Jesus — Abundance & Faith(01:03:15) Lightning Round(01:06:56) Takeaways & Closing Connect: Cruz Gamboa – Website | LinkedIn 🌍 Connect with us: Instagram | YouTube | X 🎧 Listen to Episodes → Here

    1h 10min

  4. HÁ 5 DIAS

    Jesus Was Born Rich – How Abundance Starts Faith Movements

    On Solving America’s Problems, Jerremy Alexander Newsom and Dave Conley talk with Cruz Gamboa about shifting from scarcity to abundance mindsets in faith and business. Jerremy uses Jonah as metaphor for how suffering yields growth signals. His upcoming book “Be Rich Like Jesus” highlights initial wealth for Jesus, parallels with other figures. Riches come in varied forms. Gratitude and inner work are key to stepping into faith and entrepreneurship. Timestamps: (00:00) When the Whale Spits You Out – the moment everything changes(00:12) Jonah as metaphor – suffering produces the signal and growth you need(11:05) Jesus born with gold, frankincense and myrrh – major spiritual leaders often started with abundance(15:19) Lightning Round – AI benefits the self-employed and cash flow stays under-tracked(19:00) Takeaways & Closing – key lessons on faith abundance and entrepreneurship Connect: Cruz Gamboa – Website | LinkedIn 🌍 Connect with us: Instagram | YouTube | X 🎧 Listen to Episodes → Here

    22 min

  5. HÁ 6 DIAS

    Most Million-Dollar Founders Can't Make Payroll

    On Solving America’s Problems, Jerremy Alexander Newsom and Dave Conley discuss with Cruz Gamboa the shift from corporate to entrepreneurship and the importance of “inner work” to find meaning. Dave shares his own decade finding purpose after tech. Cruz uses Jesus as example of impact without wealth. He helps founders trapped making revenue but unable to make payroll or “paying the business.” Most multimillion-dollar founders don’t review financials, confusing revenue vs profit vs cash. Focus on clean books, systems, operating rhythms, and learning finance. Advise acknowledging blind spots and seeking qualified help. Timestamps: (00:00) When Calling Meets Cash Flow (01:37) Steel-Manning the Other Side(03:36) Helping Founders Escape the Revenue Trap(09:27) Financial Literacy for Entrepreneurs(13:11) First Steps for Founders Connect: Cruz Gamboa – Website | LinkedIn 🌍 Connect with us: Instagram | YouTube | X 🎧 Listen to Episodes → Here

    24 min

  6. 20 DE ABR.

    The Lie of Being a "Good Soldier" in Corporate America

    On Solving America’s Problems, Jerremy Alexander Newsom and Dave Conley speak with Cruz Gamboa. As GE exec he closed massive $800M deal in Latin America with 50 people grinding long days, missing family, leading to burnout. Promotion brought no joy. Fear, scarcity, and achievement-based identity trap people. Corporate delivered skills and pay but the success guarantee was false. His breaking point led to “I choose life” and starting his own firm using AI as mirror. Timestamps: (01:35) Closed $800M deal in Argentina with 50-person team working 8:30am-9pm for months – caused burnout and missed family milestones(07:07) Fear and scarcity mindset tie identity to achievement – this is what keeps people in miserable corporate jobs(18:04) Relationship split plus failed M&A led to 'I choose life' decision – he rebuilt by starting his own firm Connect: Cruz Gamboa – Website | LinkedIn 🌍 Connect with us: Instagram | YouTube | X 🎧 Listen to Episodes → Here

    25 min

  7. 16 DE ABR.

    Why Are Half of Recent College Grads Stuck in Jobs That Don’t Match Their Degree? (Full)

    Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley host 27-year-old New York HR professional Kathryn Conley. She earned an international studies degree equipped with soft skills yet mistrustful of the system and drifted into HR amid a tough market. Kathryn describes starting fully remote during the pandemic, the disorienting shift to hybrid, paying $3,000 rent in Brooklyn, and needing early financial literacy on 401(k)s and Roth IRAs. They examine what actually gets you hired, ghost jobs on LinkedIn, lengthy interview processes, AI’s impact on HR, limited internal mobility, and rewriting the career social contract versus a simpler future centered on community and human connection. Timestamps: (00:00) Half of recent grads now work jobs that don’t match their degree – entry-level professional work is being cut faster than any prior downturn(00:20) Kathryn Conley fell into HR after international studies because the market was brutal – she graduated with soft skills and deep distrust of the system(01:08) College taught soft skills but nothing about actual career reality – grads enter the workforce unprepared for what employers truly value(05:20) Pandemic remote start meant learning workplace norms the hard way later – the shift to hybrid felt disorienting after full remote(08:42) $3,000 Brooklyn rent forces early financial planning most never learned in school – 401(k)s and Roth IRAs become urgent when living costs crush paychecks(11:46) Personal finance is never meaningfully taught – schools leave grads blind to basic tools they need immediately(14:51) Hiring now demands real professional experience – degrees alone no longer open doors(16:49) LinkedIn ghost postings waste everyone’s time – resume overload lets employers post jobs they never intend to fill(20:16) AI could replace large parts of HR ops – emails and core systems are already automatable(22:48) Lengthy multi-round interviews for junior roles are tragic – companies drag out hiring while talent burns out(24:42) The old social contract is broken – career ambition now competes with desire for community and human connection(34:11) Many daydream about quitting for a coffee shop and land – stability and neighbors matter more than climbing(42:13) At 45 she wonders what she’ll wish she had done differently – hopes and fears shape the long view(47:10) Lightning round reveals no default four-year degree by 2035 – hiring will hinge on who you know and real skills(51:37) Hosts debrief the gap between ambition and reality – phones, addiction, and community loss loom large(01:00:01) Closing leaves the tension unresolved – system change feels distant 🌍 Connect with us: Instagram | YouTube | X 🎧 Listen to Episodes → Here

    1h

  8. 15 DE ABR.

    Why Is the Most Connected Generation Also the Most Lonely?

    Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley ask Kathryn what today’s moment will teach future generations and what scares or gives her hope; she cites AI, future access to clean water, and especially human connection, arguing technology and social media can both unite communities and isolate people into judgmental, exclusionary spaces, reducing empathy. She describes small acts of community—like baking muffins for neighbors—that led to reciprocal connection, and says everyone can create community by reaching out. In a lightning round, she predicts the four-year degree won’t be the default by 2035, says hiring is more about who you know than certifications, and that hobbies teach more than jobs. They discuss parents’ pre-phone era, using history to avoid repeating mistakes, “protopia,” and later the hosts reflect on phones, social media addiction, climate change claims, and cultural separations versus community. Timestamps: (00:00) From 27 looking ahead to 45 – human connection scares and inspires more than AI or clean water(05:09) Four-year degree won’t be default by 2035 – hiring will favor who you know over certifications(09:36) Hobbies teach more than most jobs – parents’ pre-phone era shows what we lost(18:01) Small acts like baking muffins create reciprocal community – anyone can start by simply reaching out 🌍 Connect with us: Instagram | YouTube | X 🎧 Listen to Episodes → Here

    19 min
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Solving America’s Problems isn’t just a podcast—it’s a journey. Co-host Jerremy Newsome, a successful entrepreneur and educator, is pursuing his lifelong dream of running for president. Along the way, he and co-host Dave Conley bring together experts, advocates, and everyday Americans to explore the real, actionable solutions our country needs. With dynamic formats—one-on-one interviews, panel discussions, and more—we cut through the noise of divisive rhetoric to uncover practical ideas that unite instead of divide. If you’re ready to think differently, act boldly, and join a movement for meaningful change, subscribe now.

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  • Criado por
    Jerremy Alexander Newsome & Dave Conley
  • Anos de atividade
    2025 - 2026
  • Episódios
    219
  • Classificação
    Explícito
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Solving Americas Problems LLC
  • Site do podcast
    Solving America's Problems