Chess Not Checkers

Chess Not Checkers
Podcast Description
Welcome to Chess Not Checkers, the podcast that teaches you how to play the long game in both business and life. Hosted by Keith Riddle and Jordan Tampien, we dive deep into strategic thinking, exploring how the best minds think several steps ahead. Each episode features guests from a variety of fields — real estate, business, health, wealth, and more — who share their stories and the unique mindset that’s propelled their success. Whether you’re building, growing, or establishing your business, this show offers valuable insights to help you think smarter and act with purpose.
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The show focuses on strategic thinking, entrepreneurship, and personal growth, with episodes exploring topics such as business adaptation, work-life balance, and long-term planning. Examples include discussions on the entrepreneurial mindset with guests from various industries, including real estate and digital marketing, offering lessons from their unique journeys.

Welcome to Chess Not Checkers, the podcast that teaches you how to play the long game in both business and life. Hosted by Keith Riddle and Jordan Tampien, we dive deep into strategic thinking, exploring how the best minds think several steps ahead. Each episode features guests from a variety of fields — real estate, business, health, wealth, and more — who share their stories and the unique mindset that’s propelled their success. Whether you’re building, growing, or establishing your business, this show offers valuable insights to help you think smarter and act with purpose.

In this episode of Chess Not Checkers, hosts Keith Riddle and Jordan Tampien dive into the dual realities of economic uncertainties and personal growth.
They explore the complexities of today’s market—discussing tariffs, interest rates, and recession fears—while weaving in life lessons that resonate far beyond financial markets. The conversation delves into the concept of stagflation, a state of high inflation, high unemployment, and stagnating productivity, drawing a parallel to life’s unpredictable challenges.
Keith and Jordan encourage listeners to reframe these obstacles as opportunities for personal growth, stressing the importance of perseverance and adaptability. Jordan shares personal anecdotes from his experiences in development and real estate, highlighting the rewards that often come after periods of struggle.
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