Alex looks at various data points detailing the ongoing labor shortage in the United States. He explains his theory on how platforms that easily enable gig work may be a contributing factor to this shortage. Moazed cites features of gig-work like scheduled flexibility as reasons why this shortage may loom and change the fundamental cost structure of employing a traditional full time worker. This is an excerpt from episode 174 of Winner Take All. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/VMd8y6ytSts Originally Aired: 09/17/21 #GigEconomy #Labor #LaborShortage — ? Grab a copy of the Amazon Best Seller Modern Monopolies: https://amzn.com/B017RC8CBC ❓ Are you part of a large enterprise interested in spinning out a platform business? Connect with us here: https://resources.applicoinc.com/wta-contact/ ? Listen to an audio version of the WTA Podcast here: https://anchor.fm/winnertakeall At Applico, we identify untapped, intrinsic assets that give existing enterprises an enormous advantage to spin-out new tech companies. WisdomTree licensed Applico's Platform Insights Data Product to aid in the creation of the PLAT ETF. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHXrrGYZ7Hg

Nick joins at the top of the show to discuss network effects and aggregator theory. Next, Alex breaks down why he loves Jack Henry's move to build a commercial lending marketplace. The show closes touching on Epic Games and Apple battling over app store fees. Originally Aired 08/20/20 Timestamps: 00:00 - Subscribe for Tech & Business News Daily 00:17 - Network Effects w/ Nick 09:56 - Jack Henry Lending Marketplace 20:28 - Apple vs Fortnite — ? Grab a copy of the Amazon Best Seller Modern Monopolies: https://amzn.com/B017RC8CBC ❓ Are you part of a large enterprise interested in spinning out a platform business? Connect with us here: https://resources.applicoinc.com/wta-contact/ At Applico, we identify untapped, intrinsic assets that give existing enterprises an enormous advantage to spin-out new tech companies. WisdomTree licensed Applico's Platform Insights Data Product to aid in the creation of the PLAT ETF. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GarnbGTxT4g

Large home improvement retailers like Home Depot and Lowes are focusing aggressively on B2B building professionals and contractors. This new customer segment is driving growth for both retailers as Home Depot’s most recent earnings report showcased the highest quarterly sales and earnings in the company’s history. Perhaps most illustrative of home improvement retailer’s buy-in to capture B2B customers is Home Depot’s updated TAM calculations. Home Depot President and CEO Ted Decker announced the company had updated its TAM to $900 billion earlier this year, with $450 billion of that being in Pros. The CEO noted B2B channels as a “tremendous opportunity”. Part of the retailer's strategy to capitalize on this opportunity is by tech-enabled offerings to better facilitate B2B transactions. Home Depot president and CEO Ted Decker boasted “record downloads, traffic, and sales via [Home Depot’s] mobile app” this past quarter. Both Home Depot and Lowes are investing in digital tools to offer B2B customers efficient and tech enabled fulfillment, financing, and business management tools. Based on past earnings calls and our research, Home Depot has already surpassed 50% of sales coming from B2B customers while around 25% of Lowes’ revenue is from B2B Pros. Home Depot and Lowes haven’t achieved this massive growth solely in-house, both retailers have forged a number of tech partnerships or made acquisitions in B2B distribution, IoT, logistics, AI, and more. #B2B #homedepot #homeimprovement — ? Grab a copy of the Amazon Best Seller Modern Monopolies: https://amzn.com/B017RC8CBC ❓ Are you part of a large enterprise interested in spinning out a platform business? Connect with us here: https://resources.applicoinc.com/wta-contact/ ? Listen to an audio version of the WTA Podcast here: https://anchor.fm/winnertakeall At Applico, we identify untapped, intrinsic assets that give existing enterprises an enormous advantage to spin-out new tech companies. WisdomTree licensed Applico's Platform Insights Data Product to aid in the creation of the PLAT ETF. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asuWUf6d1Xw

Airbnb's debut on public markets today saw the stock skyrocket over 100%, peaking at an all time high of $165. Alex breaks down why he thinks the newly public platform is too hot to buy at the moment and explains why he would wait a quarter before considering purchasing shares of ABNB stock. He also comments on Airbnb surpassing Booking Holdings Inc in value after $ABNB jumped from it's $68 per share price set at its IPO Wednesday, December 9th. Alex compares Airbnb's nights booked to Booking.com's, highlighting that Airbnb will need to show some serious growth to live up to its new $86.5 billion valuation. Originally Aired: 12/10/20 #Travel #AirbnbIPO #StockMarket — ? Grab a copy of the Amazon Best Seller Modern Monopolies: https://amzn.com/B017RC8CBC ❓ Are you part of a large enterprise interested in spinning out a platform business? Connect with us here: https://resources.applicoinc.com/wta-contact/ ? Listen to an audio version of the WTA Podcast here: https://anchor.fm/winnertakeall At Applico, we identify untapped, intrinsic assets that give existing enterprises an enormous advantage to spin-out new tech companies. WisdomTree licensed Applico's Platform Insights Data Product to aid in the creation of the PLAT ETF. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhctuO4a2Ko