In this annual tradition, Ed and Ron look back on 2025, unpacking the year's most impactful trends, business transformations, and economic shifts. From breakthroughs in AI to evolving tax regulations and the latest developments in technology, they reflect on the standout themes that defined this year. Tune in as they explore what these changes mean for the future, the insights gained along the way, and the lessons learned. Perfect for listeners who want to capture the essence of 2025's business landscape in one insightful episode.
SHOW NOTES
Segment one
Going through people we lost in 2025:
Jean-Marie Le Pen https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Marie_Le_Pen
Bob Uecker https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Uecker
David Lynch https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Lynch
Suzanne Massie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzanne_Massie
Gene Hackman https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gene_Hackman
Roberta Flack https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roberta_Flack
Alan Simpson (American politician) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Simpson_(American_politician)
Ozzy Osbourne https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozzy_Osbourne
Giorgio Armani https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giorgio_Armani
Frederick W. Smith https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_W._Smith
Lou Gerstner https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lou_Gerstner
John Hemingway (RAF officer) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Hemingway_(RAF_officer)
Anthony R. Dolan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_R._Dolan
Val Kilmer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Val_Kilmer
Pope Francis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Francis
David Horowitz https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Horowitz
Segment two
George Wendt https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Wendt
Chuck Mangione https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Mangione
Dick Cheney https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_Cheney
Jim Lovell https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Lovell
Brian Wilson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Wilson
George Foreman https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Foreman
Alf Clausen https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alf_Clausen
Hulk Hogan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hulk_Hogan
Jimmy Swaggart https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Swaggart
Robert Redford https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Redford
Jane Goodall https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Goodall
Diane Keaton https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diane_Keaton
Segment three
Some of our top episodes from TSOE of the year: Episode #561 - What’s Changing in Pricing? An Update for Professionals https://www.thesoulofenterprise.com/561
Some of our top episodes from TSOE of the year: Episode #533: 2025 Tech Trends Report with Greg Tirico https://www.thesoulofenterprise.com/533
Some of our top episodes from TSOE of the year: Episode #550: THRESHOLD and The Revelation https://www.thesoulofenterprise.com/550
Some of our top episodes from TSOE of the year: Episode #568 - Off the Cuff: Fifth Conversation with Greg Kyte https://www.thesoulofenterprise.com/568
Some of our top episodes from TSOE of the year: Episode #562 - Phinance, Fans & Fun: The Beancounter Behind the Bananas: Interview with Tim Naddy https://www.thesoulofenterprise.com/562
Segment four
2025 “predictions” and how we did: Ron — Homelessness will receive more media coverage with Trump in office
2025 “predictions” and how we did: Ron — US and world economies would continue to diverge in 2025
2025 “predictions” and how we did: Ron — Trump will stop subsidizing wind power
2025 “predictions” and how we did: Ed — AI will remain a hot topic and gain momentum
2025 “predictions” and how we did: Ed — Joe Biden would not be the nominee for the Democrats
2025 “predictions” and how we did: Ed — Bitcoin would break $100k for the year and end at $60k
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