{"podcast":{"title":"Trail-Boss Radio: AI, Tech & Digital Independence","slug":"trail-boss-radio-ai-tech-digital-independence-7780171","podcast_index_feed_id":7780171,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/johnsondanny866/feed.xml","website_url":"https://johnsondanny866.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22164729/trail-boss-radio.jpg","author":"Dan Johnson | Trail-Boss Radio","episode_count":348,"summary":"”The campfire is lit, and the trail is clear. Welcome to the outpost for the Sovereign Owner.” Hosted by Dan ”Trail-Boss” Johnson, a 42-year sheet metal technician and logistics expert turned digital pioneer, Trail Boss Radio is the blueprint for the ”Encore Entrepreneur”. We are moving beyond the cold, algorithmic efficiency of ”rented” gig apps and reclaiming our independence in the Wild Wild West of 2026. Whether you are navigating the high-stakes highways of North Texas in a modern stagecoach or scaling an AI-driven empire from a minivan, this podcast delivers the technical grit and ”Vibe Coding” strategies needed to replace money with imagination. Join a global crew of listeners from Japan to Norway as we discuss: Sovereign Ownership: Evicting algorithmic landlords and building your own digital cash register. Logistics Resilience: Leveraging decades of trade precision to engineer a business that lasts. The Favorite Factor: Turning ”app metrics” into a loyal, private client base under the iLyft4U banner. Digital Anthropology: Mastering the human connection and ”Campfire Stories” that algorithms cannot replicate. The frontier belongs to those who own the infrastructure. It’s ti…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T22:18:37.076180+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trail-boss-radio-ai-tech-digital-independence-7780171"},"episode":{"title":"The Hundred Dollar ETF Experiment","slug":"the-hundred-dollar-etf-experiment","published_at":"2026-06-26T09:56:38+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trail-boss-radio-ai-tech-digital-independence-7780171/the-hundred-dollar-etf-experiment","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trail-boss-radio-ai-tech-digital-independence-7780171","url":"https://johnsondanny866.podbean.com/e/the-hundred-dollar-etf-experiment/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/dbgszy9d6jfv55ns/The_Hundred_Dollar_ETF_Experiment.mp3","summary":"The $100 Minor League Experiment: Testing Big Ideas Without Breaking the Core Description: New investors often get lured in by \"hot\" thematic trends, high-volatility sectors, and the desire to chase fast returns. In this tactical deep dive, we slow down the hype and look at how a real organization handles high-conviction ideas. We introduce the Minor League Portfolio Architecture—a dedicated, disciplined development system for testing thematic concepts using real dollars without risking your core foundation. We break down the 5 non-negotiable rules of the Minor League, introduce our brand-new \"$100 Experiment\" content extension, and explore how a \"prospect\" asset earns its way into the big leagues over a full market cycle. ⚠️ Important Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. I’m simply sharing my own research, learning process, and the Trail Boss open-source experiment in real time. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always do your own due diligence or consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. What You’ll Learn: The Development System: Why the Minor League is designed for high-conviction ideas that haven't yet earned full trust. The 5 Non-Negotiable Rules: From the strict 5% single-position size cap to the total 15% Minor League boundary. Thesis Over Price: Why our semi-annual reviews ignore whether the price is up or down, focusing strictly on whether the underlying thesis is intact. The 5 Roster Archetypes: A look at current high-conviction candidates, including PAVE (US Infrastructure), SHLD (Defense Tech), URA/NLR (Nuclear), BOTZ (Robotics/AI), and PHO (Water). The $100 Experiment: How we are launching a parallel watch series to track these minor league players with skin in the game. 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