Isaac M. Cooper sits down with Tyrone V. Ross Jr. for a timely conversation about artificial intelligence, Bitcoin, Ether, tokens, NFTs, stablecoins and the evolving future of digital assets.They discuss institutional adoption, the role major financial organizations are beginning to play and the mistakes many people make when entering the digital-asset market. Tyrone explains why research matters, how hype can influence poor decisions and the importance of relying on trusted sources before taking action.The conversation also explores entrepreneurship, ownership, community, relationships and Martha’s Vineyard.This episode provides a practical look at how money and technology are changing—and why education, credible information and disciplined decision-making matter more than ever.

Uncle Nearest's founder was fired amid fraud allegations against the company's former CFO — and we break down what receivership actually means and whether better governance could've prevented it. Then, the Seattle Seahawks' confirmed $9.6 billion sale becomes our launchpad into what really drives NFL team valuations. We cover Big Tech's mounting AI spending problem, why the financial advisor shortage might be one of the most AI-resistant career paths left, and the surprising, mostly-private company that owns a piece of ESPN. We close with a simple but powerful idea: the difference between GDP (consumption) and the stock market (production) — and what that means for building wealth in your own community.This episode is for education and discussion only and is not personalized financial, investment, tax, or legal advice.

He's interviewed world champions. He's profiled presidents and power players. And now, a bill in the Alabama legislature carries his name. In this episode of The Planning Podcast, IMC Financial Consulting CEO Isaac Cooper sits down with award-winning AL.com columnist Roy S. Johnson for a conversation that goes far beyond the byline. Roy opens up about the stories that shaped him, the risks that defined his career, and the moments where journalism stopped being a job and became a mission — one that eventually led lawmakers to put his name on a piece of legislation. This isn't just a conversation about storytelling. It's about legacy, faith, family, and what it really means to value a life well-lived. In this episode, we cover: — How Roy built relationships with world champions and change agents — The risks he took to tell stories that mattered — Faith and family as the foundation behind the byline — The journey behind a bill bearing his name — What legacy means when you've spent a career telling other people's stories If you've ever wondered what it takes to turn a story into a movement, this one's for you. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on legacy, leadership, and the stories that shape us. #ThePlanningPodcast #RoyJohnson #ALcom #Legacy #Storytelling #Faith #IMCFinancial #IsaacCooper

Before Fernando Tatis Jr. became one of baseball’s biggest stars and signed a $340 million contract, he accepted approximately $2 million from a company that believed in his future success. In exchange, the company received rights to a percentage of his future earnings.Years later, that agreement has become the center of a highly publicized legal battle.In this episode of PLΔNNING, Isaac M. Cooper breaks down the athlete behind the headlines, the business model that made the deal possible, the legal arguments from both sides, and the broader lessons around financial literacy, risk, investing, and the cost of capital.Whether you’re an athlete, entrepreneur, investor, parent, or simply someone making important financial decisions, this episode will challenge you to think differently about the value of money today versus the value of your future.

In this episode we are going to talk about one of the most critical tools to develop wealth throughout the globe -the stock market. We will learn about the role cryptocurrency has played and could potentially play when it pertains to addressing the wealth gap and access for all community members.

On this episode of The Planning Podcast we sit down with James Bradberry IV an American football cornerback for the New York Giants. Bradberry played college football at Samford University and was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft. We discuss the importance of flexibility and intentionality when it comes to making smart moves in the NFL. Bradberry shares his 3 keys on what it takes to stay focused, and dominate on and off the field.

In todays recap we discuss the new NIL deal signed by OSU basketball player Bryce Thompson. Also in the 2021 draft 3 players from the G League were drafted, in which two were in the top 7. Google is planning a new Silicon Valley Campus with a hardware hub. Saquon Barkley announced he is going to receive all future endorsement payments in bitcoin. In closing, we interviewed Meagan Landress a Certified Student Loan Professional to discuss Biden administration extending the student loan repayment pause. #planning #IMC

Today on this episode of the Hot 15 we discuss the challenge with athletes having the wrong people at the table helping them to make long term fiscally responsible decisions. We hear a lot about the athletes themselves losing millions, but who is the team behind them? Who is really responsible for the financial misinformation, and how do we need to ensure we are financially literate. We will dive into what a loss of value coverage is, and how it impacted the financial trajectory for NFL player Adrian Peterson. #stayplanning

What is quantitative easing — and why has it reshaped your rent, your job, and your tax bill for the next 40 years? In this episode, Isaac breaks down the most powerful (and least-understood) tool in modern finance: the central bank's ability to create trillions of dollars out of thin air. From Lehman Brothers' collapse in 2008, to a secret 1910 meeting on Jekyll Island that built the Federal Reserve, to the COVID-era money explosion and the inflation hangover that followed — this is the story of how money actually works. Designed to be understandable for a high schooler, useful for anyone over 30, and honest about who wins and who pays. 🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW The Planning Podcast takes the strange, the technical, and the buried truths of money — and drags them into the light. Hosted by Isaac M. Cooper of IMC Financial Consulting.

On this segment we call the "Hot 15" we explore how the NFL operates as a non profit and the tax benefits that exists. This episode explores how generational wealth and present day benefits help those who had access to the Planning mindset.