Ken Festa is a man who literally wears many hats, many of them at the same time. He’s a business entrepreneur. A real estate specialist, a maker of fine Italian style men’s suits. And last but not least, a musical legend that specializes in the standards of American music. As a singer growing up in New York listening to some of the greatest Jazz vocalists of the 20th century, he found it most challenging to create something vocally that was truly his. Being influenced by greats like Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Joe Williams and Ella Fitzgerald, as well as Big Bands such as Count Basie and the Duke Ellington Orchestra, those artists inspired Ken to do something respectful of these artists and the legacy they've created. John and Bob spend time with Ken, discussing his life, his career, what keeps him driven, and what it takes to be a successful businessman.

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2 Dudes Talk Money and Music is a weekly podcast series inspired and hosted by John Adams of Money Concepts, along with Bob Bender from The Business Side of Music podcast (www,businesssideofmusic.com), as they talk about all things regarding financial planning, along with some music tidbits.

For more information, or if you want to contact John Adams, clink on the link here:

You can also contact John directly at (737) 867- 9309, or email him at jadams@moneyconcepts.com

If you want to know more about Bob Bender, click on the link here:

www.businesssideofmusic.com

Artificial Intelligence. It's the hot button topic these days. Whether you like the concept, or you believe its an invasion of one's privacy, along with so many yet unanswered questions, it's going to affect you one way or another. Artificial Intelligence (commonly referred to as AI) is not only planting a firm footprint in the music industry, but also seeking solid ground in the financial world.

John and Bob have a discussion regarding AI, what it's accomplished so far, and what is on the horizon for both the music business, and the financial and banking industry. We also chat about this history of AI in music, going back to the 1940's discussing all forms of electronic music including the Theremin (look it up), and the Moog synthesizer.

2 Dudes Talk Money and Music is a weekly podcast series inspired and hosted by John Adams of Money Concepts, along with Bob Bender from The Business Side of Music podcast (www,businesssideofmusic.com), as they talk about all things regarding financial planning, along with some music tidbits.

For more information on this episode, you can contact John directly at (737) 867- 9309, or email him at jadams@moneyconcepts.com

If you want to know more about Bob Bender, click on the link here:

www.businesssideofmusic.com

What in the world is a “Self Directed Brokerage Account”, and what exactly does it do? John Adams takes us down this road, deciphering what exactly an SDBA is, and how it works for the investor, along with the individual who is planning their financial future (retirement), and how to go about setting one up.

John and Bob also talk about record reissues, why some of them are timely, and why others are nothing more than a simple cash grab for the recording artist.

2 Dudes Talk Money and Music is a weekly podcast series inspired and hosted by John Adams of Money Concepts, along with Bob Bender from The Business Side of Music podcast (www,businesssideofmusic.com), as they talk about all things regarding financial planning, along with some music tidbits.

For more information, or if you want to contact John Adams, clink on the link here:

You can also contact John directly at (737) 867- 9309, or email him at jadams@moneyconcepts.com

If you want to know more about Bob Bender, click on the link here:

www.businesssideofmusic.com

As we begin our journey into 2024, John Adams and Bob Bender take a look back at what 2023 had to offer the investment community... and what it didn't have to offer. Inflation is still higher than folks (and the government) want it to be, along with the day to day cost of living. Will 2024 bring us better news? We'll have to wait and see.

John and Bob also look at the year in review music wise, discussing their favorite songs and album releases.

2 Dudes Talk Money and Music is a weekly podcast series inspired and hosted by John Adams of Money Concepts, along with Bob Bender from The Business Side of Music podcast (www,businesssideofmusic.com), as they talk about all things regarding financial planning, along with some music tidbits.

For more information, or if you want to contact John Adams, clink on the link here:

You can also contact John directly at (737) 867- 9309, or email him at jadams@moneyconcepts.com

If you want to know more about Bob Bender, click on the link here:

www.businesssideofmusic.com

Kyle, John, and Bob also chat about favorite artists, and the music that they listen to.

2 Dudes Talk Money and Music is a weekly podcast series inspired and hosted by John Adams of Money Concepts, along with Bob Bender from The Business Side of Music podcast (www,businesssideofmusic.com), as they talk about all things regarding financial planning, along with some music tidbits.

For more information, or if you want to contact John Adams, clink on the link here:

You can also contact John directly at (737) 867- 9309, or email him at jadams@moneyconcepts.com

If you want to know more about Bob Bender, click on the link here:

www.businesssideofmusic.com

Time for another episode of "2 Dudes Talk Money and Music". This time around, we discuss chasing the dream, what it takes to find the right financial planner, and making the right decisions in your goals when it comes to investing.

We also listen to some war stories from Bob, as he shares what it was like to tour with some artists, and life on the road.

2 Dudes Talk Money and Music is a weekly podcast series inspired and hosted by John Adams of Money Concepts, along with Bob Bender from The Business Side of Music podcast (www,businesssideofmusic.com), as they talk about all things regarding financial planning, along with some music tidbits.

For more information, or if you want to contact John Adams, clink on the link here:

You can also contact John directly at (737) 867- 9309, or email him at jadams@moneyconcepts.com

If you want to know more about Bob Bender, click on the link here:

www.businesssideofmusic.com

On this episode, John and Bob talk numbers, or in another words, statistics and analytics. Its one of the best and most unigue ways to understand the stock market, and the investment world as a whole.

We also talk about numbers that are intertwined in music. Believe it or not, there's more than we thought!

2 Dudes Talk Money and Music is a weekly podcast series inspired and hosted by John Adams of Money Concepts, along with Bob Bender from The Business Side of Music podcast (www,businesssideofmusic.com), as they talk about all things regarding financial planning, along with some music tidbits.

For more information, or if you want to contact John Adams, clink on the link here:

You can also contact John directly at (737) 867- 9309, or email him at jadams@moneyconcepts.com

If you want to know more about Bob Bender, click on the link here:

www.businesssideofmusic.com

We laugh, we cry, we sometimes deal with anger, and hopefully more often than not, we laugh. All of those are emotions. But is it smart to plan your investment strategy based on your emotions?

John and Bob talk about whether it makes sense to plan financially based on common sense, anaylitics, and research, or does it make sense to plan your financial strategy based on what you're feeling.

We also talk about songs that have titles based on emotions, songs with lyrics focusing on emotions, and bands that are just plain emotional.

2 Dudes Talk Money and Music is a weekly podcast series inspired and hosted by John Adams of Money Concepts, along with Bob Bender from The Business Side of Music podcast (www,businesssideofmusic.com), as they talk about all things regarding financial planning, along with some music tidbits.

For more information, or if you want to contact John Adams, clink on the link here:

https://www.moneyconcepts.com/Wealth-Management/Independent-Financial-Advisor/About/jadams#/

You can also contact John directly at (737) 867- 9309, or email him at jadams@moneyconcepts.com

If you want to know more about Bob Bender, click on the link here:

https://www.businesssideofmusic.com/about-the-business-side-of-music-podcast/