The Personal Wealth Coach

Jacob A. McClure, CIMA®, of The Personal Wealth Coach, an Independent Fiduciary Investment Advisory Firm | Fee-Only
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Seeking insights that resonate with your wealth management goals? This is Jake McClure, with The Personal Wealth Coach podcast, exploring the intersection of economics and history and how it influences your financial journey. Understand the big picture of the U.S. and global economies, market trends and policies with us for clearer investment strategies. Stay ahead, stay informed, with The Personal Wealth Coach podcast for smarter financial decision-making. Eager to learn more? Schedule a complimentary consultation with us, either in-person or over the phone, by visiting https://www.tpwc.com/. Dive into the world of smart financial decision-making with The Personal Wealth Coach – your educational gateway to the economy and beyond. Jacob A. McClure, CIMA®, of The Personal Wealth Coach, an Independent Fiduciary Investment Advisory Firm | Fee-Only.

  1. 1D AGO

    How does the Economy Grow?

    What do Nokia flip phones, the Model T, fracking, and the iPhone have in common? According to this episode of The Personal Wealth Coach, they are all clues to how the economy really grows, and why most people misunderstand it. Jake McClure takes listeners on a fast moving, surprisingly entertaining tour of economic history, breaking down the difference between slow, steady incremental growth and those rare, world changing bursts of exponential innovation. Along the way, he connects bank panics, recessions, energy markets, war, and technology revolutions, from Apple’s near collapse to America’s rise as a global liquid natural gas powerhouse. If you want to understand why inflation flares up, why new technology often follows pain, and why discomfort is sometimes the fuel for progress, this episode delivers insight with humor, perspective, and plenty of memorable stories. This episode was recorded on April 24, 2026. If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at advisingteam@tpwc.com. We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. If you are ready and would like to book an appointment either in office or over the phone, you can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website TPWC.com. ** The information provided in this episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. We are “The Personal Wealth Coach,” which is also the name of an SEC-registered investment advisory firm. However, being registered with the SEC does not authorize us to provide investment advice. Investment advice should be personalized, offered in a private setting, and be in the best interests of the individual as a fiduciary. If we make any fraudulent statements, you should report them to the SEC. The information presented in this educational episode has been obtained from sources that we deem to be reliable, but we make no warranty or guarantee as to the completeness or accuracy of said information.

    51 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Weekly Market Update April 20 - 24, 2026

    This week's market update as seen by The Personal Wealth Coach. Listen in to hear how our preferred market indicators reacted this week, followed by treasury yields and West Texas Intermediate Crude Oil. This episode was recorded on April 24, 2026. If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at advisingteam@tpwc.com. We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. If you are ready and would like to book an appointment either in office or over the phone, you can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website TPWC.com. ** The information provided in this episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. We are “The Personal Wealth Coach,” which is also the name of an SEC-registered investment advisory firm. However, being registered with the SEC does not authorize us to provide investment advice. Investment advice should be personalized, offered in a private setting, and be in the best interests of the individual as a fiduciary. If we make any fraudulent statements, you should report them to the SEC. The information presented in this educational episode has been obtained from sources that we deem to be reliable, but we make no warranty or guarantee as to the completeness or accuracy of said information.

    4 min

  3. APR 18

    Supply Chains Under Stress: Why Crisis Creates New Technology

    What happens when the world runs out of microchips, gas prices make you wince, and AI guzzles electricity like it is free? Simple. Everything breaks, then everything changes. In this episode of The Personal Wealth Coach, Jake McClure takes you on a fast moving tour through supply chains under pressure and why moments of economic pain tend to produce the biggest technological leaps. From America’s quiet comeback in chip manufacturing to the wild global scramble for energy, you will hear how pandemics, politics, AI, and plain old supply and demand collide to reshape prices, industries, and opportunities. Along the way, Jake connects computer chips to cattle prices, oil tankers to innovation, and short term chaos to long term progress. If you are tired of doom and gloom takes on the economy and want to understand why today’s mess might be tomorrow’s breakthrough, this episode is for you.   This episode was recorded on April 17, 2026. If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at advisingteam@tpwc.com. We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. If you are ready and would like to book an appointment either in office or over the phone, you can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website TPWC.com. ** The information provided in this episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. We are “The Personal Wealth Coach,” which is also the name of an SEC-registered investment advisory firm. However, being registered with the SEC does not authorize us to provide investment advice. Investment advice should be personalized, offered in a private setting, and be in the best interests of the individual as a fiduciary. If we make any fraudulent statements, you should report them to the SEC. The information presented in this educational episode has been obtained from sources that we deem to be reliable, but we make no warranty or guarantee as to the completeness or accuracy of said information.

    38 min

  4. APR 11

    Why the Numbers Look Better Than They Feel

    Why does the economy look great on paper but feel weirdly off in real life? This episode of The Personal Wealth Coach dives straight into that disconnect, unpacking why low unemployment can still mean a tough job market and how a flashy 30 percent market return can leave investors wondering if they missed something. Along the way, Jake takes on labor force participation, retiring baby boomers, AI driven productivity, and why the numbers you hear on the news are often technically true and emotionally misleading. From headline contradictions to the humor hidden in statistics, this conversation blends economics, behavioral finance, and real world investing wisdom. You will hear why timing the market rarely works, how overchoice can quietly sabotage good decisions, and why ownership in the economy matters more than short term fear. Add in trade shocks, recession chatter, inflation pressure, and even a detour through handmade knives and farmer’s markets, and you get an episode that makes complex economics feel surprisingly human. If you have ever wondered why the math says everything is fine while your gut says otherwise, this one is for you. This episode was recorded on April 10, 2026. If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at advisingteam@tpwc.com. We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. If you are ready and would like to book an appointment either in office or over the phone, you can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website TPWC.com. ** The information provided in this episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. We are “The Personal Wealth Coach,” which is also the name of an SEC-registered investment advisory firm. However, being registered with the SEC does not authorize us to provide investment advice. Investment advice should be personalized, offered in a private setting, and be in the best interests of the individual as a fiduciary. If we make any fraudulent statements, you should report them to the SEC. The information presented in this educational episode has been obtained from sources that we deem to be reliable, but we make no warranty or guarantee as to the completeness or accuracy of said information.

    31 min

  5. APR 10

    Weekly Market Update April 6 - 10, 2026

    This week's market update as seen by The Personal Wealth Coach. Listen in to hear how our preferred market indicators reacted this week, followed by treasury yields and West Texas Intermediate Crude Oil. This episode was recorded on April 10, 2026. If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at advisingteam@tpwc.com. We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. If you are ready and would like to book an appointment either in office or over the phone, you can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website TPWC.com. ** The information provided in this episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. We are “The Personal Wealth Coach,” which is also the name of an SEC-registered investment advisory firm. However, being registered with the SEC does not authorize us to provide investment advice. Investment advice should be personalized, offered in a private setting, and be in the best interests of the individual as a fiduciary. If we make any fraudulent statements, you should report them to the SEC. The information presented in this educational episode has been obtained from sources that we deem to be reliable, but we make no warranty or guarantee as to the completeness or accuracy of said information.

    4 min

  6. APR 4

    When War Speeds the Clock: How Conflict Accelerates Technological Change

    What do World War I button shortages, carriage makers, coal furnaces, and today’s AI boom all have in common? More than you think. In this episode of The Personal Wealth Coach, Jake McClure takes listeners on a surprisingly entertaining tour through history to show how war, scarcity, and crisis push technology forward faster than anyone expects. From freshwater clams vanishing because divers left to make munitions, to blacksmiths becoming auto mechanics, to coal quietly disappearing from American basements, this episode connects forgotten headlines to the economic shifts happening right now. Along the way, Jake explores why governments struggle to stop technological change, how entire industries either adapt or vanish, and why losing old skills like cursive writing or manual transmissions feels emotional even when the new tools make more sense. The conversation loops effortlessly from the Model T to heat pumps, from Studebaker to modern private equity, and from coal bins to calculators. If you enjoy big-picture thinking, historical parallels, and practical insight into how disruption really works, this episode will change how you look at today’s economy and maybe how you prepare for what comes next. This episode was recorded on April 2, 2026. If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at advisingteam@tpwc.com. We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. If you are ready and would like to book an appointment either in office or over the phone, you can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website TPWC.com. ** The information provided in this episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. We are “The Personal Wealth Coach,” which is also the name of an SEC-registered investment advisory firm. However, being registered with the SEC does not authorize us to provide investment advice. Investment advice should be personalized, offered in a private setting, and be in the best interests of the individual as a fiduciary. If we make any fraudulent statements, you should report them to the SEC. The information presented in this educational episode has been obtained from sources that we deem to be reliable, but we make no warranty or guarantee as to the completeness or accuracy of said information.

    33 min

  7. APR 2

    Weekly Market Update March 30 - April 2, 2026

    This week's market update as seen by The Personal Wealth Coach. Listen in to hear how our preferred market indicators reacted this week, followed by treasury yields and West Texas Intermediate Crude Oil. This episode was recorded on April 2, 2026. If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at advisingteam@tpwc.com. We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. If you are ready and would like to book an appointment either in office or over the phone, you can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website TPWC.com. ** The information provided in this episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. We are “The Personal Wealth Coach,” which is also the name of an SEC-registered investment advisory firm. However, being registered with the SEC does not authorize us to provide investment advice. Investment advice should be personalized, offered in a private setting, and be in the best interests of the individual as a fiduciary. If we make any fraudulent statements, you should report them to the SEC. The information presented in this educational episode has been obtained from sources that we deem to be reliable, but we make no warranty or guarantee as to the completeness or accuracy of said information.

    5 min

  8. MAR 28

    The Reorganization of the American Economy

    If you have ever wondered why every big shift in human history seems to start with someone trying to move energy from point A to point B, this episode is your new favorite rabbit hole. Jake McClure takes you on a fast paced tour through thousands of years of innovation, from horse collars to windmills to steam engines powered by mummies. Yes, actual mummies. Along the way, he connects these historical detours to what is happening right now in the American and global economy. Expect insights on oil shocks, the Texas energy grid, the rise of electric vehicles, the explosion of AI driven power demand, supply chain rewiring, factory construction booms, soaring beef prices, vanished egg shortages, and the endless dance between discomfort and innovation. Jake shows how technology changes only when it becomes cheaper and better, why resistance is always part of progress, and how today’s economic crunch points might be setting up tomorrow’s breakthroughs. It is history, economics, humor, and a bit of myth busting all in one conversation. If you like big ideas served with memorable stories, this episode will keep you thinking long after it ends. This episode was recorded on March 27, 2026. If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at advisingteam@tpwc.com. We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. If you are ready and would like to book an appointment either in office or over the phone, you can also send a message to us through the contact form on our website TPWC.com. ** The information provided in this episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. We are “The Personal Wealth Coach,” which is also the name of an SEC-registered investment advisory firm. However, being registered with the SEC does not authorize us to provide investment advice. Investment advice should be personalized, offered in a private setting, and be in the best interests of the individual as a fiduciary. If we make any fraudulent statements, you should report them to the SEC. The information presented in this educational episode has been obtained from sources that we deem to be reliable, but we make no warranty or guarantee as to the completeness or accuracy of said information.

    57 min
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Seeking insights that resonate with your wealth management goals? This is Jake McClure, with The Personal Wealth Coach podcast, exploring the intersection of economics and history and how it influences your financial journey. Understand the big picture of the U.S. and global economies, market trends and policies with us for clearer investment strategies. Stay ahead, stay informed, with The Personal Wealth Coach podcast for smarter financial decision-making. Eager to learn more? Schedule a complimentary consultation with us, either in-person or over the phone, by visiting https://www.tpwc.com/. Dive into the world of smart financial decision-making with The Personal Wealth Coach – your educational gateway to the economy and beyond. Jacob A. McClure, CIMA®, of The Personal Wealth Coach, an Independent Fiduciary Investment Advisory Firm | Fee-Only.

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    Jacob A. McClure, CIMA®, of The Personal Wealth Coach, an Independent Fiduciary Investment Advisory Firm | Fee-Only
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    560
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    The Personal Wealth Coach

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