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[8:00] Introduction and Gratitude

• Barry expresses gratitude for Peter’s time.
• Introduction of the three key points about Peter.
• Significance of the upcoming presidential election.
• Introduction to the three E’s (Energy, Education, Enforcement).

[12:00] Energy Discussion

• Shift from energy exporter to net importer.
• Potential impact of election results on energy policies.
• Discussion on small nuclear reactors as a wildcard.
• Influence of teachers unions on education funding.
• Lack of competition in the education system.
• California’s $20 minimum wage and its impact.

[02] Break Announcement

• Brief break announcement, mentioning show sponsors.
• Importance of competition in business.
• Mention of California’s impact on other states.
• Teaser for the next segment.
• Indirect impact on smaller chains due to the larger chains’ mandatory $20 minimum wage.
• The challenge of staying competitive in the marketplace.

[01] Business Challenges and Inflation

• Discussion on the current federal minimum wage and tipped workers’ wages.
• Potential inflationary pricing consequences for businesses.
• Prediction of decreased innovation and job elimination in industries like restaurants.
• The impact on low-wage workers and the potential rise of AI and robotics.
• Barry introduces the $20 minimum wage in California.
• Peter shares insights into the challenges faced by businesses, especially in the restaurant industry.
• Mention of decreased innovation and new chains avoiding California due to operational difficulties.

[22:30] Wage Policies and Economic Impact

• Discussion on the political notion of redistributing profits to workers.
• Historical references to Lenin’s ideology and potential unintended consequences.
• Reflection on the difficulty of running a business and the constant challenges faced by business owners.
• Peter shares insights into what makes a great CEO, emphasizing a CEO’s mindset as an owner and perpetual dissatisfaction.
• Discussion on the reality of business challenges and the disconnect from the perception of business portrayed in movies.

[25:01 Reality Check on Business

• Peter highlights the real difficulties in executing any business and the need for a realistic understanding of business complexities.
• Barry introduces the topic of people being attracted to Donald Trump due to his business background.
• Comparison between business-oriented individuals and long-time political figures.
• The potential lack of understanding among politicians about running a business.

[35:35] Characteristics of Successful CEOs

• The discussion on the characteristics of successful CEOs, including thinking like an owner, perpetual dissatisfaction, and an overwhelming drive for success.
• Reflection on the challenges and constant efforts required to run a business successfully.
• Reference to the movie “Wall Street” and the portrayal of business people as greedy.
• Introduction to the concept of a wealth tax.
• Concerns about the wealth tax, its potential impact on wealthy individuals, and the outmigration of wealth creators.
• Comparison with other states without a wealth tax.

[42:01] California’s Tax Challenges

• Discussion on California’s budget dependency on high-income earners.
• Peter’s view on California being an extraordinarily difficult place to do business and its tax challenges.
• Mention of the potential for a 20% tax in the future.
• Concerns about the negative perception of capitalism and success.
• Reflection on the lack of comprehension of business and capitalism among the younger generation.
• Mention of the impact of socialist and communist policies in history.

[55:01] Fervent Desire and a Positive Note

• Peter’s most fervent desire for the health and happiness of his family.
• Discussion on the importance of family and the positive impact of good ideas.
• A brief overview of the show’s fundamentals: Life, Smile, Hug.
• The importance of kindness and nurturing a kinder world.
• The power of choice in determining one’s destiny.
• Encouragement to spread joy, happiness, peace, and love in the world.

Oday joined IBM Consulting as the Global Sustainability leader in August 2023, bringing extensive experience in scaling businesses and a background in management consulting. Before joining IBM, Oday was the Founder & CEO of Better All Round (BAR), a B-Corp certified, innovative, ESG-focused diversified fiber-based business.

Under his leadership, BAR launched Ora Household Towel, a revolutionary product developed from initial concept to market within a year. Prior to launching BAR, Oday worked for over 20 years as a management consultant, starting his career at KPMG before moving to Accenture, where he held various leadership roles. At Accenture, Oday served as Global Head of Media & Entertainment, Global Head of Business Consulting for Communications, Media & High Tech, and Global Go-to-Market Lead of Accenture’s Analytics business.

Throughout his career, Oday has built strong teams and alliances while serving clients worldwide. In addition to his professional achievements, Oday has served as an advisor to several innovative start-ups and as a founding mentor for Henkel X.

Topics Covered:

• What is generative AI and how can it help scale sustainability?
• What will it take to bridge the gap between sustainability aspirations and action?
• What are three things every business leader should know about generative AI?
• How does generative AI help organizations collaborate better?
• Where can our listeners go for more information?

For more information please visit: ibm.com/ibv

Peter Nolan founded Nolan Capital, Inc. in 2014 as the holding company for his family office to make long term investments in growth oriented companies.

Prior to founding Nolan Capital, Inc., Peter joined Leonard Green & Partners (“LGP”) as Managing Partner in 1997 along with Jon Sokoloff and John Danhakl. Under their leadership, the firm completed approximately 100 principal investments and grew Assets Under Management from $500 million in 1997 to over $38 billion today. In 2019, Leonard Green raised approximately $15 billion for its most recent funds. Peter transitioned to his current role as Senior Advisor to Leonard Green & Partners in 2014.