What does 2026 really look like for business owners, investors, and everyday people?

In this New Year's edition of the 8th Gear Podcast, Joe and Cebron discuss the biggest questions shaping the future:

• Does politics actually affect your success?
• Where is the housing market headed in 2026?
• Which jobs will AI replace and which will thrive?
• How do you stay focused when everything feels chaotic?

From real estate investing and interest rates to AI productivity, goal setting, and the future of work, this episode is a raw, unscripted conversation about what actually matters going into 2026. They break down why successful entrepreneurs ignore the noise, focus on what they can control, and use technology as leverage, not a crutch.

They also cover:

• Property tax elimination
• AI replacing white-collar jobs
• Why time is the real currency
• NFL & MLB predictions
• How to think long-term in a short-term world

If you're an entrepreneur, investor, or builder navigating AI, economic uncertainty, and massive change, this episode will challenge how you think about success in 2026 and beyond.

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In this episode of the 8th Gear Podcast, Joe and Cebron dive deep into the intersection of money, relationships, personal responsibility, and modern culture. The conversation begins with America's growing issue of overspending and the disconnect between economic reality and consumer behavior. From there, the hosts explore how social media, marketing algorithms, and status pressure influence financial choices.

The discussion shifts into a candid examination of relationships, including why divorce rates remain high, how financial habits impact long-term compatibility, and why understanding "givers, takers, and matchers" can shape successful partnerships. Joe and Cebron also debate whether marriage should be viewed as a business arrangement, how political or ideological alignment affects couples today, and whether the younger generation should marry early or wait until establishing financial stability.

The episode concludes with a thoughtful conversation on parenting, discipline, work ethic, and the true source of happiness, not in consumption, but in production, purpose, and giving more than you take.

#Relationships #MarriageTalk #MoneyMindset #FinancialEducation #ConsumerCulture #Parenting #WorkEthic #Happiness #LifePurpose #EntrepreneurMindset #DatingStandards #Overspending #SelfImprovement

In this no-holds-barred episode of the 8th Gear Podcast, hosts Ron Walker and Joe Franky dive deep into the politics of productivity, purpose, and freedom, taking aim at Zoran Mamdani's socialist proposals for New York City.

This isn't your typical political debate. This is a conversation about what truly drives human fulfillment, and why entrepreneurship, ownership, and hustle matter more now than ever.

From critiques of Mamdani's ideology to a powerful breakdown of what actually leads to happiness (hint: it's not free stuff), this episode is for anyone who's building, grinding, and living life in full-throttle mode.

🔥 Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, creative, or just someone questioning the direction of society—this one will hit hard.

#Entrepreneurship #ZoranMamdani #CapitalismVsSocialism #NYCMayorRace #Productivity #CreativeFreedom #FinancialLiteracy #EighthGearPodcast #LifeInFullThrottle #BusinessMindset #PurposeDrivenLife