Celebrating 250 Episodes! – with Linda J. Hansen – [Ep. 250]

Linda J Hansen:  Welcome. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Prosperity 101 Breakroom Economics® Podcast. My name is Linda J. Hansen, your host and the author of Prosperity 101, Job Security Through Business Prosperity, the Essential Guide to Understanding How Policy Affects Your Paycheck® and the creator of the Breakroom Economics® Online course.

The book, the course, and the entire podcast library can be found on prosperity101.com. I seek to connect boardroom to breakroom and policy to paycheck. By empowering and encouraging employers to educate employees about the public policy issues that affect their jobs. My goal is to help people understand the foundations of prosperity, the policies of prosperity, and how to protect their prosperity by becoming informed, involved, and impactful®.

I believe this will lead to greater employee loyalty, engagement, and retention, and to an increased awareness of the blessings and responsibilities of living in a free society. Listen each week to hear from exciting guests and be sure to visit prosperity101.com.

Thank you so much for joining with me today as we celebrate 250 episodes. It has been an amazing journey, which began shortly before the COVID pandemic, and have continued nearly every week since March of 2020. I only missed a few weeks when there were deaths in the family, sadly, and again more recently when cold and flu season hit, my voice had made it impossible to record.

But all in all, it has been a great journey, and to each of my regular listeners, I say a huge thank you. I also want to say a special thank you to our prosperity partners, those who have given financially to keep this podcast on the air. The support of listeners and our strategic partners have made this podcast possible, and I am truly grateful.

I'm also greatly blessed by the wonderful guests who have taken time to share their insights on the policies that impact business, families, and our nation. I've discussed the economy with such experts as E.J. Antoni, Steve Moore, and the late Herman Cain. The border and immigration have been the focus with episodes including Tom Holman, Rodney Scott, Todd Bensman, and Ben Berkwam.

Election integrity has been the focus with well-known guests Cleta Mitchell, John Fund, and Kerry Telasco. Grassroots engagement and the rise of the youth vote has been a topic with Brett Galachefsky, and the slow slide to socialism has been the topic with Jorge Galicia, one who knows firsthand how it feels to live under a government that slowly but surely destroyed freedom and prosperity for citizens. I've discussed employee education and cancel culture with many business leaders, including Andrew Crapuchetts, Christina Werner, James Stocke, Crystal Parker, and David Mitchell.

The topics of reliable, affordable energy and the security for our farming and pharmaceutical industries have been explored with guests like Tom Pyle and Stephanie Nash. I've covered education, school choice, and the changing culture in America with guests such as Rainer Jackson, Kevin McGarry, Riley Gaines, Carol Swain, and Amber Inficino. Others who have stepped up to make a positive difference include Cameron and BJ Arnett, who shared their experience of being blackballed in Hollywood, and Mark and Ginger Whitaker, who honestly shared the personal and professional challenges affecting a whistleblower informant.

The Constitution has been the focus in interviews with Dr. Michael Farris, Reggie Littlejohn, and others as we have discussed how to appropriately protect freedom as we apply biblical and constitutional truths to public policy issues. There is no possible way I could list every guest, but to each one, I want you to know how much I appreciate you. The wisdom you have shared is timeless.

In each episode, it is my goal to educate, inform, and inspire people, and I thank every guest who has helped to do that. I had grand plans for this 250th episode until the cold and flu season, as I mentioned, came with fevers, laryngitis, and a persistent cough, which makes for a very unpleasant listener experience. So today, I'm just sharing these short comments as an introduction to several testimonials I believe you will appreciate.

Please keep listening, sharing, and please take time to give a great review when you listen to the podcast. Contact me at prosperity101.com. I'd love to hear from you. And now, enjoy hearing from others, and thank you again for listening to this 250th episode.

Andrew Crapuchettes: Hey, this is Andrew Crapuchettes from redballoon.org. I wanted to give a quick shout out to Linda Hanson and the work that she's doing at Prosperity101®. Not only is it a great podcast, but the materials that she provides for employers to give to their employees are actually critical for the success of that employer and critical for the success of our nation. If employees understand the founding of America, why the Constitution matters, and how it applies to their lives, not only are there going to be better employees who make the business more profitable, there are actually going to be better citizens.

I'm a big fan of Linda and the work that she's doing at Prosperity101®. I'd encourage you to check it out. This is Andrew from redballoon.org. Have a great day.

Krystal Parker: Are you an employer that cares about the future of our nation? Do you care about the policies that impact your employees? Do you care about the communities that you serve in and your role as a business in those communities? Well, if you answered yes to any of those questions, you're going to want to listen to what I have to say. I'm Krystal Parker, President of the U.S. Christian Chamber of Commerce, and it seems that there is this huge divide between our employees and their knowledge about laws and policies that impact their paycheck.

So what's happening is, where do these individuals and employees get the education? Oftentimes it's through the news or other channels. But what about a nonpartisan approach as a business owner taking responsibility for educating your workforce? Well, Linda Hansen with Prosperity101® has the answer of helping employees understand how policy impacts their paychecks and giving them the right tools and education so that we have a workforce mobilized to make a difference in our nation that's pro-business, pro-employment, pro-employee, and pro-Christian foundation. Check out Prosperity101® with Linda Hansen.

Rick Crump: She's a political strategist and a member of the U.S. Christian Chamber of Commerce. Hi, I'm Rick Crump, Founder and Executive Director of Kinetic Faith. I'm excited to talk about Prosperity101®.

You know, in a time when we live where the understanding and the education of free market value is at an all-time low, our policymakers are exploiting this and trying to push socialist agendas down our throat. What I like about Prosperity101® is that they bring the professional insights and the training that's waking up younger generations today that may not know about these things and really helping them understand the implications of their voting decisions. So check out Prosperity101®.

Kevin Fobbs: I think you'll like what you see. Hi, I'm Kevin Fobbs, President of Choices for Life and Chairman of the American Christian Civil Rights Movement. To me, Linda Hansen is an American prosperity visionary who has worked tirelessly to provide nationally known thought leaders, policy experts, and yes, countless business owners with the essential tools and advice necessary for economic growth and job creation for our nation's future.

Employers are at the epicenter of economic empowerment because millions of their workers can be lifted with the essential information and policies that directly impact their jobs, livelihood, and families. Linda Hansen's unique Breakroom Economics® program provides those valuable tools. Every mom and dad, college student, pipefitter, office and family worker, truck driver, and yes, school teachers are all looking for the American dream.

Tim Peterson: Linda Hansen's Breakroom Economics® program is the roadmap and the economic future that prosperity needs to be empowered by it. Hi, my name is Tim Peterson and I'm a project manager with Mighty Dog Roofing and a longtime board member of the Wisconsin Forum. What I love most about Prosperity101® are the podcast interviews with business leaders explaining how capitalism helps both entrepreneurs and consumers to increase their standard of living.

I also like the tips and other resources Prosperity101® offers employees to understand how public policy really affects their paycheck. In short, Prosperity101® tells me the truth about what makes America great, so we can all communicate the good news to our colleagues. I'm Tim Peterson and I proudly support Prosperity101® and recommend them too.

E.J. Antoni: I'm E.J. Antoni. I'm a public finance economist with the Heritage Foundation and I'm also a senior fellow with the Committee to Unleash Prosperity. I've joined Prosperity101® numerous times in the past because it has been a great way to get the word out on economic issues and to explain the truth to employers and employees alike about how various kinds of public policy can have a tremendous impact on our daily lives, oftentimes in ways that we never imagined possible.

Christina Werner: The resources on Prosperity101® are so important to a growing movement of employers educating employees about issues that affect their jobs and their family. This is personally important to me. My name is Christina Werner, VP of Partnerships at Public Square.

It's a very pro-life, pro-family, pro-freedom network of businesses and consumers. We need our businesses educated and equipped to succeed. This is how we change the country. Thank you so much, Linda, and Prosperity101® for being on Public Square. We value you so much.

Nathan Naidu: Hi, my name is Nathan Naidu and I'm a self-employed political consultant. I've worked on many campaigns from presidential down to state rep and I've seen Prosperity101® used along those campaigns at stops along the way. 

I think about a particularly memorable instance where I was working for the Herman Cain campaign and we spoke to a group of employees in Ohio. These employees had already been prepped with Prosperity101® and I felt like they were more engaged because they knew what to listen for, what to look for, and why being aware of the issues that are on the ballot is important to those people.

So without Prosperity101®, I don't know that they would have been as engaged as they were in that one instance and in the other instances where I've seen it successful. 

Brett Galaszewski: Hi, everyone. My name is Brett Galaszewski. I'm the National Field Enterprise Director for Turning Point Action and I'm so excited to talk about the work that Linda Hansen and Prosperity101® are doing, not only in Wisconsin, but nationwide. I travel all over the country and I can tell you with 100% certainty that there is no person in the movement that's doing the grassroots work to integrate the workplace and politics in the way that Linda Hansen has done. 

As someone who really values the idea of relational organizing, I really appreciate the work that Prosperity101® has done to educate the workplace on economic and political issues that they face, open up the conversation, and provide action items to not only join the fight, but lead it.

Tom Pyle: I commend the work that Linda and Prosperity101® are doing in a much-needed arena and I highly recommend anybody to get involved with what Prosperity101® is doing to change the game. My name is Tom Pyle and I'm the President of the American Energy Alliance. At the Alliance, we educate and mobilize citizens in understanding and promoting the policies that support affordable and reliable energy for American workers and families.

I've known Linda Hansen for many, many years and I'm a frequent guest on the Prosperity101® podcast. What Linda does at Prosperity101® is so important because the program equips business leaders who care about prosperity and freedom with the tools to help their employees learn about the public policy issues that affect their jobs and families, their workplace, and the country. As someone who works full-time to shape public policy, I know I wouldn't be as successful without Linda and Prosperity101®.

Andrew Crapuchettes: If you're a business leader who cares about prosperity and freedom, check out the resources at Prosperity101.com today. And thank you so much, Linda, for everything you do. Hey, this is Andrew Crapuchettes from redballoon.org. I wanted to give a shout out to Linda and the work that she's doing at Prosperity101®.

Look, if companies have employees that understand what the Constitution's about, why our nation was founded this way, those employees are going to be in a position where they're going to work harder, they're going to think clearly about the world, and you're going to find that business is more positively productive in society and profitable. I'm Andrew from redballoon.org. I'm a big fan of Prosperity101®. 

Eric Michael Anton: Hey there, this is Eric Michael Anton in New York City. I'm with a company called Marcus & Millichap. I'm a Senior Managing Director and I run our Global Capital Group. I just wanted to say to everyone out there that Prosperity101®, I think, is fantastic.

Incredibly important work that Ms. Hansen is doing, and I am a big supporter. I was interviewed by her, I think, a year ago, and it's terrific. I manage a team of 12, mostly young people, and I will say a good part of my day is spent teaching, educating, and giving them information that they didn't get in school. And I'm talking about history, economics, civics, logic, religion, et cetera, et cetera. I feel like our schools have really let down this generation. They don't demand anything.

And I will tell you that dates matter. So keep up the good work, Linda. All of my beautiful friends, I need you to go to prosperity101.com. I need you to check out my buddy, Linda Hansen, who has a program that helps everyday people understand how public policy impacts your everyday paycheck. She has an online course called Breakroom Economics®. You need to sign up. Not only you, but if you work for someone, you need to get your boss to sign up for it.

Why? Because in this course, Linda is going to teach you how you can take home more money. You need to understand how public policy impacts the monthly paycheck you get. And by taking this online course, guess what? You may end up taking more money home.

And why is that important? Because your husband or wife or your child may be able to go out to a restaurant one more time during the month. So check out Linda's course at prosperity101.com. 

David Mitchell: Hello, my name is David Mitchell, and I am owner of Metal Masters of Wisconsin, located in the greater Milwaukee area. I'm here today to talk to you about Prosperity101®.

Prosperity101® is a program developed by Linda Hansen to help employers engage on a very deep level with their employees about the political process and the importance of understanding how politics affects them, their communities, and their personal finances. If you're an employer who truly cares about your employees and truly cares about the future of our nation, I highly recommend Prosperity101® to help you engage, empower, and inform your employees. 

Matthew Dark: Hey, folks, it's Matthew Dark, owner of Roots Medical in Denver, Colorado, and host of the Matthew Dark Show. I want to talk to you about the importance and the value of Prosperity101® in the workplace. Our company converted to a Christian-led, Christ-led business after COVID. In the midst of COVID, we found ourselves thinking, is this it? Do we go out of business at this time, or do we lean on our faith and get through? Now, the rest is history.

We made it through. But what happened with that conversion is it changed everything about our company, changed how we dealt with employees, how we hired, and how we communicated with patients. We reached a new level of service, a new level of gratitude for those paying our bills, the customers coming in and out. Our lens had changed. Our perception had changed. Why? We were being Christ-led in our business, not just in our homes.

It was the greatest breakthrough that we could have ever had. And now it lets us actually go make an impact in the community. So when our team is meeting about policy, not only internally, but things going around in the community, we can have that conversation.

It's important we have that conversation, because what's good for the employee is good for me. What's good for me has to be good for the employee. And if we're all on the same page with transparent information about stuff that is actively either attacking our business or blessing our business, we have to be aware of it, pouring into it, or resisting against stuff that really is aimed to hurt us.

So I just implore you to go to the next step. Reach out to Linda Hansen, founder, CEO, author of Prosperity101.com. I thank you. God bless you.

Mark Whitaker: Hello, I'm Mark Whitaker, Vice President of Culture and Care and Coca-Cola Consolidated. I don't know if you've ever heard of Prosperity101®, but I highly recommend that you get acquainted with it. I think it's something that every citizen of America needs to be involved with and engaged with.

And it's nonpartisan, by the way. It doesn't favor either party, but it helps equip every citizen in America to know what we need to do to keep our freedoms. So I highly recommend it. Linda J. Hansen is the one that actually founded it and developed it and created it. And I hope you take a look at it and get to know about Prosperity101®. Thank you again for listening to the Prosperity101® podcast.

Linda J. Hansen: Thank you again for listening to the Prosperity 101 podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share and leave a great review. Don't forget to visit prosperity101.com to access the entire podcast library, to order my newest book, Job Security Through Business Prosperity, the Essential Guide to Understanding How Policy Affects Your Paycheck®, or to enroll you or your employees in the Breakroom Economics® online course.

You can also receive the free ebook, 10 Tips for Helping Employees Understand How Public Policy Affects Their Paychecks. Freedom is never free. Understanding the foundations of prosperity and the policies of prosperity will help you to protect prosperity as you become informed, involved and impactful®.

Please contact us today at prosperity101.com to let us know how we can serve you. Thank you.