In The Harbor
The Podcast where sports, leisure, and finance meet
Episodes
31 episodes
Susan Frew on What Most Businesses Get Wrong About AI (and What Actually Works) | In The Harbor #30
What happens when someone with zero tech background becomes one of the most in-demand AI speakers in the country? Susan Frew's path went from leading international teams at AT&T Wireless, to scaling a plumbing and heating company into an In...
Jordan Kienzle on How a $20 Billion RIA Thinks About Fees & Risk | In The Harbor #29
What does it actually take to grow a $20 billion independent RIA? Jordan Kienzle, Partner and Chair of the Investment Committee at Baker Street Advisors, pulls back the curtain on how fiduciary wealth management really works — and why most inve...
Daniel Gadala-Maria on Leaving Academia for Craft Beer & Reinvention | In The Harbor #28
What happens when a Princeton and Yale-trained scientist walks away from academia to pursue craft beer full time?In this episode of In The Harbor, Jason Johns and Mackey Daniel sit down with brewer and scientist Daniel Gadala-Ma...
Alex Blume on Bitcoin ETFs, Crypto Portfolios & Institutional Adoption | In The Harbor #27
Bitcoin has gone from fringe experiment to institutional asset, but where does it actually fit in a portfolio?Jason Johns and Sean Ritchlin sit down with Alex Blume, Co-Founder and CEO of Two Prime, to discuss Bitcoin, crypto ETFs, portf...
Spencer Jakab on AI Mania, GameStop & Why Investors Keep Getting Fooled | In The Harbor #26
Spencer Jakab of The Wall Street Journal joins In The Harbor to break down AI mania, GameStop lessons, private credit risks, passive investing, and why smart investors keep getting fooled.Spencer writes the WSJ’s Markets A.M...
Charlie Schaefer on Leaving Ralph Lauren to Build Greyson | In The Harbor #25
What does it take to walk away from Ralph Lauren and build a brand from scratch?Charlie Schaefer, founder of Greyson Clothiers, joins In The Harbor to share the story behind one of the fastest-growing names in golf and lifestyle...
Rich Consul on the Polycrisis, Private Credit, Oil & Gold | In The Harbor #24
In today’s market, it feels like everything is happening at once. Geopolitical tension. Questions around private credit. Volatility in energy markets. Rising interest rates. Gold and silver surging.And yet… markets continue to hold up.<...
Brent Centlivre on Antarctica, Galápagos & Expedition Cruises | In The Harbor #23
What does it take to operate in some of the most remote places on earth — and build a premium brand around exploration?In this episode of In The Harbor, we sit down with Brent Centlivre of Lindblad Expeditions to explore the evolution o...
Lacey Shrum on the Hidden Problem with RIA Fees & Billing | In The Harbor #22
In this episode of In The Harbor, Jason Johns and Scott Lindsay sit down with Lacey Shrum — attorney, former RIA CCO, and founder of SmartKX — to unpack one of the most overlooked drivers of RIA enterprise value:B...
John Buccigross on Olympic Hockey: Team USA, Canada & NHL Stars to Watch | In The Harbor #21
John Buccigross joins Sean Ritchlin and Jason Johns for a full preview of Olympic Hockey at Milano Cortina 2026. With NHL stars returning to the Games, best-on-best is finally back on the Olympic stage. Can Team USA’s blue line and goaltending ...
Josh Pantony on How AI Is Reshaping Investment Research & Financial Advice | In The Harbor #20
In this episode of In the Harbor, we sit down with Josh Pantony, Founder and CEO of Boosted.ai, to explore how AI is reshaping not just investment research—but the business of advice itself.Josh Pantony is the Founder and CEO of...
Jenn Lee on Why Luxury Travel Is Booming & the Future of Travel Advisors | In The Harbor #19
Join Jason Johns & Scott Lindsay as they sit down with President/CMO of Travel Planners International and Vacation Planners to discuss trends in travel, the evolution of the travel advisor and the role TPI is playing for travel advisors acr...
Patrick Manning on Olympic Rowing, Venture Capital & Health Investing | In The Harbor #18
Founder & CEO at Manning Ventures Behind 30 years of experience leading strategic transformations, mergers and acquisitions, and growth ventures, Patrick founded Manning Ventures I, an early stage venture capital fund. Ma...
Ashley Marks on Alternative Assets & Private Markets for Advisors | In The Harbor #17
Ashley Marks is a Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner of Cordillera Investment Partners. She is responsible for directing Cordillera’s overarching investment strategy alongside her co-founders. She also serves as a director of Cordillera portfol...
Chuck Proctor on Life on the Chicago Board of Trade Floor | In The Harbor #16
In this episode of In The Harbor, we sit down with Chuck Proctor, a seasoned spread trader specializing in 30-year Treasury bond futures. Chuck takes us through his remarkable rise on the trading floor—from starting as a runner, to bec...
Shana Sissel on Alternative Investments & Portfolio Strategy | In The Harbor #15
Shana Orczyk Sissel, CAIA, widely recognized as "The Queen of Alternatives," is the Founder and CEO of Banríon Capital Management, where she is dedicated to empowering independent financial advisors with innovative solutions in alternative inve...
Bob Elliott on Leaving Bridgewater, Macro & Democratizing Hedge Funds | In The Harbor #14
From growing up in Michigan to leading Ray Dalio’s research team at Bridgewater Associates, Bob Elliott has spent his career decoding how the global economy really works. Now, as Co-Founder & CIO of Unlimited Funds, he’s bringing hedge-fund...
Rich Consul & Mitch Vermet on Private Credit & Market Opportunity | In The Harbor #13
Join Jason Johns as he sits down with Rich Consul and Mitch Vermet of Bankers Edge Advisory to discuss the credit landscape and be sure to check out their latest Credit Market Update at
AI, Markets & Alts: The In The Harbor Q4 Outlook Roundtable | In The Harbor #12
In this special Q4 Roundtable episode of In The Harbor, the Rock Harbor team sits down to discuss some of today’s most dynamic topics shaping both business and everyday life. From the rise of AI and its impact on industries, to the lat...
Paul Zimmermann on Sales, Scaling & Lessons from the Car Business | In The Harbor #11
This week, Jason Johns is joined by Paul Zimmermann, Vice President and Partner-Owner at Matick Automotive Group of Michigan. Together, they explore the unique trends shaping the auto industry in Metro Detroit compared to other markets, a...
Lee Moffie on Hockey, Building State & Liberty & Men's Apparel | In The Harbor #10
In this episode of In The Harbor, we sit down with Lee Moffie, former professional hockey player and founder of State & Liberty Clothing Company. What started as a simple frustration with ill-fitting dress shirts turn...
Andrew Fentress on Why Private Real Estate Debt Is Booming | In The Harbor #9
Private real estate debt is one of the most compelling opportunities in today's market — and most investors have never had access to it. Until now.In this episode of In The Harbor, Jason Johns sits down with Andrew Fentress, co-founder a...
David Kwong on Magic, NYT Crosswords & the Psychology of Decisions | In The Harbor #8
Join Jason Johns and Sean Ritchlin as they're guided through the world of magic and puzzles by David Kwong. With his expertise in enigmas and illusions, David delights and challenges audiences around the world with his intellectual brand of mag...
Nouriel Roubini on Global Risks, Debt & the Case for Growth | In The Harbor #7
In this special episode of In The Harbor, Jason Johns and Scott Lindsay are joined by one of the most influential macroeconomists of our time—Dr. Nouriel Roubini. Known for his prescient views on global risks and financial crises, Dr. ...
Chandler Withington on Golf, Art & Life After the PGA Tour | In The Harbor #6
In this episode of In The Harbor, we’re joined by Chandler Withington—former PGA pro, Ryder Cup host, founder of Archive 22, and host of The Inward Nine. From working under Bob Ford at Seminole to designing minimalist t...