BUSINESS NEWS & TRENDS: The Rise of Trading Cards - Trump's address to Congress - Skype's Discontinuation

SUMMARYIn this episode of "Right About Now," host Ryan Alford and co-host Chris Hansen discuss key business news, including Donald Trump's address to Congress, the discontinuation of Skype, and the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy. They reflect on the decline of Skype in favor of platforms like Zoom and WhatsApp, and explore the evolving job market influenced by AI. The conversation also touches on the importance of diversity in hiring, the benefits of entrepreneurship, and the volatile nature of cryptocurrency markets. The episode emphasizes staying informed and adaptable in a rapidly changing economic landscape.TAKEAWAYS Business news highlights and current events overview Key takeaways from Donald Trump's address to Congress Implications of tariffs on the U.S. economy Discontinuation of Skype and its impact on communication Political climate and its influence on business decisions Economic insights, including discussions on tax cuts Diversity in hiring practices and merit-based hiring The role of technology and AI in the job market The importance of entrepreneurship and brand building on social media The evolving landscape of communication platforms and their alternatives If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, join Ryan’s newsletter https://ryanalford.com/newsletter/ to get Ferrari level advice daily for FREE.    Learn how to build a 7 figure business from your personal brand by signing up for a FREE introduction to personal branding https://ryanalford.com/personalbranding.   Learn more by visiting our website at www.ryanisright.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel  www.youtube.com/@RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The #1 Marketing & Business Show on Apple PodcastsWelcome to Right About Now, where real American business gets a megaphone—and the B.S. gets the boot.Hosted by marketing disrupter Ryan Alford—entrepreneur, founder, and the guy brands call when they want attention—this show slices through the noise with uncensored insights, hard-earned wisdom, and straight-up truths from the frontlines of business.Every week, you’ll get two punchy episodes:Tuesday’s Guest Sessions: The real stories behind the rise of celebrity founders, rebel entrepreneurs, and marketing mavericks who actually do the work. Friday’s No B.S. Business Briefing: Real-time takes on what’s happening across business, culture, and tech—filtered through Ryan’s unfiltered lens.Forget the LinkedIn fluff. This is for doers, builders, and dreamers who want results—not recycled soundbites.Business the way it really works. Real people. Real wins. Real screw-ups.No MBA required. Just guts, hustle, and a sense of humor.Subscribe, listen, and get Right About Now.Because business isn’t broken—it’s just been boring & stale. Until now.