Mark explains: Why so many are confused today.

Every day our big screens, little screens, even our radios scream, demanding our attention. Headlines blast and blare the daily rendition of “The most important news of the day!” They demand we pay attention and many times we do, only to realize we’ve done little more than pay notice to some attention-laced clickbait in one form or another.

Question: Which is more repulsive – clickbait headlines or clickbait ads?

It’s OK… I’ll wait.

Some of you right now think the above is related to social media and the swirling cesspool it has become. Although that’s a fair assessment, I think you’d be a bit surprised to find that the above encapsulates today’s incarnation of what I refer to as the mainstream business/financial media complex. And for those wondering – yes, “swirling cesspool” still applies.

I’m fully cognizant that’s an egregious overstatement, for there are some extremely brilliant people I both admire and know who work within it. But more and more it seems unless they toe the line and unflinchingly deliver an aura of “Buy now, buy everything, because central bankers got your back!” You’re more likely to see their faces on the back of milk cartons rather than the front pages or screens. And to me, that’s the truly repulsive issue that’s only grown worse.

I have been at the forefront of business commentary writing on topics such as: Business, Capital Markets, Central Banking, Wall Street, Macro and Micro markets, Tech, Entrepreneurship, Motivation, and more, sometimes much more, now nearing two decades. Many of my articles and thoughts have been covered or quoted by the biggest names in media around the globe, reaching tens of millions of readers at any given time. Or said differently: I might know a bit about what I’m talking about.

And to prove that point, I believe I know precisely what you’re thinking right now: “Bull-crap, prove it!” It’s a fair point because I, just like you, will ask the same when I hear such a claim. Although I might use the more pointed bullsh#t vernacular, but that’s just me.

Let me make another point: I’m also known for half-jokingly claiming – I’m probably the most famous person you’ve never heard of. Sure, it’s a bit tongue-in-cheek, but it’s not really that far off, as I’ll demonstrate.

Ever heard your favorite national or local news anchor state, “Reuters is reporting…?” I know I have, which was why one day as I mused, “Boy, that sounds familiar.” I was astonished to discover the reason why. It was because I wrote it – and Reuters had reprinted it. Below are just a few examples…

Many say “Once is luck, Twice is coincidence, Thrice demonstrates skill.” Maybe it does, maybe it doesn’t. But what I do know is that I can do this all day, showing a stream of other examples stretching across the entire global media complex, again, covering over a decade. e.g., The Drudge Report, MarketWatch, ZeroHedge, Business Insider, The Independent, etc., etc., etc. Not forgetting the innumerable blogs and other media sites across the globe.

During this period, at any given time (documented, aka “we have the receipts”) my thoughts were being consumed by someone in every developed country where business knowledge was a must 24/7/365. Not bad for someone who not only didn’t use social media – but didn’t even have an account. Yes, that’s true, people and organizations found my work compelling enough to recommend to their readers, which is the gold standard few can match.

However, with the above said, in reality, all it truly shows (and all I’ll claim) is that I have demonstrated I have more than a fairly good grasp of what I’m talking about, which has been proved out on the global stage, alongside many of the biggest names, stories, and more in business/financial news. Bar none.

The “judgment” aspect I’ll leave both to you and others to decide, as it should be.

Now here’s the kicker to all the above: I no longer do that anymore. Maybe it would be better to say – I’ve now altered my approach, which brings us to why you’re here.

In December of 2019, I made a conscious decision to no longer publish articles for both the masses, as well as mass media, and have since created the groundbreaking MYTR Broadcast™, which is recorded live, daily, Monday through Friday.

And yes, “groundbreaking” truly is the proper term. Here’s why…

It features: no guests, no callers, no commercials. Only myself, subscribers, and what I deem the most important aspects of business news and insight needing to be analyzed and discussed, both openly and firmly. More often than not, an entire show can be one deep-dive on one single topic. I don’t do “news” for news sake. I don’t do politics either, other than what a political enactment (i.e., passed or proposed legislation et al.) may mean to business. I leave all the “He said – She said” to the others.

The MYTR audience consists of people around the globe (yes, they truly are a global bunch) looking for the most pertinent information, ideas, and insights they can put to work in their daily business and personal lives. They do not suffer fools gladly, although they do put up with me, but then again, I own the place.

The format: There is no other program currently out there with a host delivering uninterrupted content equaling the time of most two to three-hour nationally syndicated radio programs delivered solely via the host, live, five days a week. i.e., Once you strip out commercials, news breaks, and weather reports, most three-hour programs are reduced in time by at least half. Cut out callers, interviewees, and such – and the host content drops to mere minutes.

Don’t take my word for it. Next time you’re listening to any syndicated program, try this experiment for yourself by timing any host of your choosing. You’ll be astonished at how little is said in two to three hours. I know, because I’ve done it.

The MYTR BROADCAST is a conversation that takes place between the listener and myself (hopefully, someday – you) sifting through, then culminating with, the most relevant topics of the day, what they may mean and the insights most never see. All while instilling both informative value, as well as competitive advantage.

So now here’s the real question: Is it for you?

Here’s what I’ll say that most won’t: It’s not for everyone.

Yes, I just committed an Advertising 101 sin. But that’s OK, I’d rather be upfront and honest, rather than try to get you to “Sign up now!!!” through chicanery, platitudes and bromides.

So here are a few characteristics you may want to consider before subscribing to MYTR…

The people that subscribe here encompass all strata of business scale and acumen. But here’s the most common trait, and from my perspective, most important – they all take direct responsibility for their own business and/or personal welfare, goals, fortunes and families. In other words – they follow what I coined “The Business of I.”

When it comes to my discussion topics and/or approach…

To me – the idea of one being “triggered” (as is currently interpreted) is an outright, laughable and outlandish premise.

In this community – I speak assuming all listening are adults (as was previously interpreted) and wish to be treated as such. I believe this community of subscribers can decipher, rather easily and full well, whether or not someone is being intentionally hurtful, misogynistic, bigoted, rude or whatever else is being circulated as “woke culture” today.

I have a tremendous amount of respect for the intelligence of my audience, it is there I do my upmost not to insult.

So if the statement “Since the dawn of Man…” or “Capitalism has raised more people from poverty than any other ‘ism.” breaks you into a cold sweat or bout of hives. It’s probably best to assume this ain’t for you. However…

If you are one of those that are looking for a community where the prominent thoughts are: What’s happening in the world that I should be paying attention to, along with the insights which enable me with that breakout competitive edge in both business and/or life. MYTR may just be for you, and by all means, please scroll down below and take advantage of which subscriber plan best fits your needs. And if not, all I can leave you with is this:

I wish you all the best in your endless quest trying (important word there, just noting because, well…) to continually decipher which tidbit of information swirling around on the business/financial shows is actually insightful and not just another piece of ####.
Again, best of luck with that.