Showing off Our Big Shiny Crystal Balls 🔮🔮

<p><em>Hello my dear show notes readers</em>!</p> <p>I've missed you so. We took a little longer than expected break this time, because <a href= "https://open.substack.com/pub/blacktuesdays/p/there-was-a-place?r=11xjyw&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web"> someone recently turned 40</a> and hit it a little too hard in the fine city of New Orleans. Have you ever been? If not, you really <em>must</em> go. One night is not enough. Two nights are divine. Three nights are for 30-somethings. </p> <p>But back to the crux of the matter! This week, we take a look back at some dumb stuff we said about 2024 last January, have a hearty chuckle, and proceed to say some dumb stuff about the coming year. We had a blast and hope you enjoy listening in as we stare down at our big shiny crystal balls. </p> <p>Hugs and kisses,</p> <p>Old Man Sean</p> <p><strong>Chapters</strong></p> <p>00:00 Reflections on Predictions for 2024<br /> 09:28 Lessons Learned from Past Predictions<br /> 12:19 Bold Predictions for 2025<br /> -15:22 The Future of Advertising and Market Behavior<br /> -17:56 Labor Market Predictions and Economic Corrections<br /> -21:03 Jay Powell Buys Bitcoin?<br /> -28:29 Anticipating Scandals in Private Equity<br /> -31:50 The DEI Pendulum Continues to Change Direction<br /> -34:06 Labor Strikes: Frequency vs. Success<br /> -37:28 The Future of SEO and AI Integration<br /> -41:05 Revamping Old Apps with AI Technology<br /> 48:27 Personal Growth and Life Reflections<br /> <br /></p>