https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-happe-hour--6631412The Happe Hour — the on-demand radio home of David Happe. Happe earned “Best of the Bay” nominee honors in Tampa for his local political commentary on The Pirate Podcast. He was the host of the #1 iHeartRadio show Mind Your Business on Twin Cities News Talk in Minneapolis/St. Paul. Now David is back with his most unfiltered show yet. Happe Hour blends the best of his previous hits — politics, business, and a dose of real talk — all served with his signature edge and unapologetic insight. Apparently, he still has more to say. So grab a beverage, sit back, and welcome to the Happe Hour.  ]]>enEntrepreneurship© Tidings Media, All Rights Reservedhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5b41d304082ecef23f636fff88445429.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-happe-hour--6631412Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:22:11 +0000David HappeTidings Podcast Networkhappehour@pm.meWelcome to The Happe Hour — the on-demand radio home of David Happe. Happe earned “Best of the Bay” nominee honors in Tampa for his local political commentary on The Pirate Podcast. He was the host of the #1 iHeartRadio show Mind Your Business on Twin...The Happe Hour — the on-demand radio home of David Happe. Happe earned “Best of the Bay” nominee honors in Tampa for his local political commentary on The Pirate Podcast. He was the host of the #1 iHeartRadio show Mind Your Business on Twin Cities News Talk in Minneapolis/St. Paul. Now David is back with his most unfiltered show yet. Happe Hour blends the best of his previous hits — politics, business, and a dose of real talk — all served with his signature edge and unapologetic insight. Apparently, he still has more to say. So grab a beverage, sit back, and welcome to the Happe Hour.  ]]>false6a796229-a0a6-59d7-9888-0d7d7175a179episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-start-a-vending-business--72040681www.happevending.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72040681Sun, 17 May 2026 12:19:56 +0000David HappeDave Happe talks about exactly step by step through how and why he started Happe Vending, and how you can start the study of starting your own company. It includes everything from vending machine selection, how to get a location to put your vending...www.happevending.com]]>3483entrepreneur,happe,smallbusiness,startup,vendingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-for-dummies-like-me-part-ii--72021322
In this episode of The Happe Hour, sponsored by ChalkTalk.ai, David Happe breaks down AI for everyday working professionals who know they need to catch up but do not know where to start. The message is simple: AI may not replace your job tomorrow, but people who know how to use AI are already gaining an advantage over people who do not. David explains why this is creating a serious career risk for 40-to-60-year-old workers, then walks through 10 practical ways beginners can start using free ChatGPT every day for writing, meetings, resumes, LinkedIn profiles, learning, communication, problem solving, and career relevance. He also highlights free AI crash courses and resources available at ChalkTalk.ai, and introduces Strategy Labs by ChalkTalk.ai for companies that want a practical roadmap to turn AI spending into real operational ROI.

Part II of II]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72021322Fri, 15 May 2026 15:01:08 +0000David HappeThis is part II of a series that David Happe did on AI for Dummies. Also in here is a plug for StrategyLabs@ChalkTalk.ai which is the corporate implementation consulting team that David Happe leads, and an offer for a free AI readiness implementation...
In this episode of The Happe Hour, sponsored by ChalkTalk.ai, David Happe breaks down AI for everyday working professionals who know they need to catch up but do not know where to start. The message is simple: AI may not replace your job tomorrow, but people who know how to use AI are already gaining an advantage over people who do not. David explains why this is creating a serious career risk for 40-to-60-year-old workers, then walks through 10 practical ways beginners can start using free ChatGPT every day for writing, meetings, resumes, LinkedIn profiles, learning, communication, problem solving, and career relevance. He also highlights free AI crash courses and resources available at ChalkTalk.ai, and introduces Strategy Labs by ChalkTalk.ai for companies that want a practical roadmap to turn AI spending into real operational ROI.

Part II of II]]>2955ai,hr,implementation,readiness,strategyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-for-dummies-like-me-part-i-of-ii--72019844
This ended up being Part I of II because it got a little long. So, within a few days the back half of this one will come out. Please subscribe to the Happe Hour podcast so you don't miss an episode.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72019844Fri, 15 May 2026 13:09:46 +0000David Happen this episode of The Happe Hour, sponsored by ChalkTalk.ai, David Happe breaks down AI for everyday working professionals who know they need to catch up but do not know where to start. The message is simple: AI may not replace your job tomorrow, but...
This ended up being Part I of II because it got a little long. So, within a few days the back half of this one will come out. Please subscribe to the Happe Hour podcast so you don't miss an episode.]]>3397ai,employment,job,reume,trainingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-quit-your-job-yet--72010070https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010070Thu, 14 May 2026 19:28:45 +0000David HappeDave talks about the vending business, the publication of his newest book Parallelpreneurship (on Amazon) and how you might look at slow building a side business over time. Welcome to the Happe Hour with David Happe.979amazon,employee,entrepreneur,happy,parallelpreneurshipfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-if-the-job-market-you-re-looking-for-never-comes-back--70270357https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70270357Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:25:11 +0000David HappeJoin Dave Happe on the HAPPE HOUR podcast as he talks about the job market, and how to reposition yourself and blaze your own path if the job you want never materializes.3059economy,job,jobsearch,linkedin,unemploymentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/everyone-is-reachable-get-what-you-want--70152624https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70152624Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:30:02 +0000David HappeOne of the keys to how I became a billion dollar retail salesperson was understanding that everyone is reachable.  What ever you want, who ever you want to reach, there's a way.  Sit back and relax and let me show you how I do what I do, only on the...2917access,business,david,entrepreneur,happe,happehour,happyhour,management,mindyourbusiness,network,people,personal,relationships,risk,sales,successfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breaking-news-us-supreme-court-overturns-trump-tariffs--70180536
In this breaking news edition of The Happe Hour, host David Happe breaks down what the Supreme Court actually decided, how tariffs quietly drove up prices on everyday goods, and why those costs showed up so fast in retail pricing. Using clear, real-world examples, David explains how ad valorem tariffs work, why many people misunderstood their impact, and how higher costs became embedded in products long before the Court weighed in.

This episode connects the dots between trade policy, consumer prices, and supply chain behavior. It also looks ahead at what the ruling may change, what it will not, and why retailers and manufacturers are now moving faster to adapt.

If you have noticed higher prices, shrinking packaging, or fewer product options, this episode explains why.

The Happe Hour is hosted by David Happe, a consumer commerce and retail expert who has sold over one billion dollars in products into U.S. retail channels.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70180536Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:45:35 +0000David HappeThe U.S. Supreme Court just delivered a major ruling on tariffs, and while the decision was grounded in constitutional authority, American consumers have already felt its effects at the checkout counter. In this breaking news edition of The Happe...
In this breaking news edition of The Happe Hour, host David Happe breaks down what the Supreme Court actually decided, how tariffs quietly drove up prices on everyday goods, and why those costs showed up so fast in retail pricing. Using clear, real-world examples, David explains how ad valorem tariffs work, why many people misunderstood their impact, and how higher costs became embedded in products long before the Court weighed in.

This episode connects the dots between trade policy, consumer prices, and supply chain behavior. It also looks ahead at what the ruling may change, what it will not, and why retailers and manufacturers are now moving faster to adapt.

If you have noticed higher prices, shrinking packaging, or fewer product options, this episode explains why.

The Happe Hour is hosted by David Happe, a consumer commerce and retail expert who has sold over one billion dollars in products into U.S. retail channels.]]>1705consumer,import,prices,tariff,trumpfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-101-for-employees--70098581www.ChalkTalk.ai]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70098581Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:43:39 +0000David HappeLearn skills with a basic AI overview from David Happe, sponsored by www.ChalkTalk.aiwww.ChalkTalk.ai]]>3254ai,chatgpt,company,openai,promptfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gofundme-is-not-a-funeral-plan--70058460https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70058460Sat, 14 Feb 2026 13:44:02 +0000David HappeWhat would happen to your family this week if you died? Would they be able to afford your funeral? David Happe operates FinalExpenseFlorida in the Tampa Bay area, and he's here to have a really uncomfortable conversation about how to not screw your...1686finalexpense,florida,funera,gofundme,happehourfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-personality-types-and-how-to-deal-with-them--67390280
In this episode of The Happe Hour, David Happe breaks down ten common personality types you’re guaranteed to encounter in both business and life—and gives you the playbook for how to deal with each one. From the hard-driving boss who only cares about results, to the visionary who dreams big but never lands the plane, to the cynic who finds a problem with every solution, David uses real-world stories and practical strategies to help you navigate any room you walk into.

Whether you’re managing a team, negotiating a deal, or just trying to survive your office politics, this episode is your cheat sheet for handling people more effectively. Adaptability is the secret weapon—and you’ll learn how to use it.

Listen now on iHeartMedia, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67390280Sat, 16 Aug 2025 13:43:24 +0000David HappeTen Personality Types You’ll Meet in Business and How to Handle Them In this episode of The Happe Hour, David Happe breaks down ten common personality types you’re guaranteed to encounter in both business and life—and gives you the playbook for how...
In this episode of The Happe Hour, David Happe breaks down ten common personality types you’re guaranteed to encounter in both business and life—and gives you the playbook for how to deal with each one. From the hard-driving boss who only cares about results, to the visionary who dreams big but never lands the plane, to the cynic who finds a problem with every solution, David uses real-world stories and practical strategies to help you navigate any room you walk into.

Whether you’re managing a team, negotiating a deal, or just trying to survive your office politics, this episode is your cheat sheet for handling people more effectively. Adaptability is the secret weapon—and you’ll learn how to use it.

Listen now on iHeartMedia, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts.]]>3032bilingual,business,entrepreneur,influence,personalityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/economic-winter-survival-guide--67238688https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67238688Sat, 09 Aug 2025 07:06:01 +0000David HappeDavid Happe plays the role of Chicken Little with his prediction that the recession might turn into a depression. Listen as Dave gives a roadmap for how to survive a sustained economic downturn. What lessons did we learn from the Great Depression,...2053depression,downturn,recession,survival,unemploymentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-jobs-are-sales-jobs--67232204https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67232204Sun, 03 Aug 2025 07:10:07 +0000David HappeIf you suck at sales, you will suck at life because all jobs are sales jobs. Lets talk about what that means as you build your future, and how you can do things to make trading your value for money easier and more efficient.4666employment,life,money,sales,workfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/burn-the-ladder--67033671https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67033671Sat, 19 Jul 2025 07:00:07 +0000David HappeCorporate America doesn't look like what we were told it would look like. In this episode, Dave talks about the concept of building a "portfolio career" that makes you layoff proof. He also includes a 6 month strategy to start concepting life after...4045fractional,future,income,job,layofffalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/government-job-numbers-are-misleading--66951197https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66951197Sat, 12 Jul 2025 02:03:23 +0000David HappeThe unemployment lie : Why the Government's Job Numbers mislead you and how to read the real signs of what's happening in the economy2452government,jobs,pivot,unemployment,warningfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/future-proof-your-life--66852824https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66852824Sat, 05 Jul 2025 07:00:08 +0000David HappeMicrosoft laid off 15,000 people (9,000 just this last week alone). Are you next? Listen as Dave talks about a Saturday morning stratgy to take your life and make it future proof.2149future,happe,microsoft,mindyourbusiness,rushfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-really-happens-when-you-get-laid-off-or-fired--66800217https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66800217Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:05:07 +0000David HappeDave takes you inside of what to expect when a company decides to let you go. Here's your guide to how to protect yourself, what to do in the aftermath of termination, and a specific action plan for how you move forward. Please share this edition of...3577cobra,employment,fired,layoff,terminatedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-re-not-too-old-to-pivot--66713394https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66713394Mon, 23 Jun 2025 21:47:36 +0000David HappeDave breaks down high powered careers you can pivot to with no degree, and businesses you can start now with next to no cash. College degrees don't guarantee jobs any more. Here's how you can blaze your own path.2906career,entrepreneur,future,jobs,pivotfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-myth-of-at-will-employment-over-40--66495952https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66495952Sat, 14 Jun 2025 07:30:07 +0000David HappeDid you know if you are over 40 you are part of a protected group? Dave takes you through the latest in employment discrimination law (this is legal information, not legal advice) and talks about the class action lawsuit against Workday for using AI...2846atwill,discrimination,employment,lawsuit,workdayfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/adapt-or-be-left-behind-ai-s-corporate-takeover--66359262https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66359262Sat, 07 Jun 2025 07:05:07 +0000David HappeAn urgent wakeup call for mid level, mid income, mid career professionals on how to add value and stay employed3162ai,career,chatgpt,income,survivalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/surviving-unemployment--66293009Broke But Not Broken : How To Survive Unemployment without going Bankrupt

Crisis management : emergency income, health insurance hacks, mental health, game plan

Listen as host David Happe takes you inside of his own unemployment stretch and provides you with a game plan for how to survive yours.  As a first responder trained in psychological first aid with the American Red Cross, Dave lays out a step by step survival strategy for your finances, your health, and your mental well being.

Sit back and listen to this first episode of the newly born Happe Hour podcast with David Happe.  Dave was the previous host of the #1 rated Mind Your Business Radio Show on iHeart's Twin Cities News Talk in Minnesota, and later hosted Tampa Bay's "Best of the Bay" nominee Pirate Podcast in Florida.  He launched the Happe Hour in 2025 because clearly he's got more to say.

The Happe Hour podcast is managed and produced by the Tidings Podcast Network.  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66293009Tue, 27 May 2025 23:29:12 +0000David HappeBroke But Not Broken : How To Survive Unemployment without going Bankrupt Crisis management : emergency income, health insurance hacks, mental health, game plan Listen as host David Happe takes you inside of his own unemployment stretch and provides...Broke But Not Broken : How To Survive Unemployment without going Bankrupt

Crisis management : emergency income, health insurance hacks, mental health, game plan

Listen as host David Happe takes you inside of his own unemployment stretch and provides you with a game plan for how to survive yours.  As a first responder trained in psychological first aid with the American Red Cross, Dave lays out a step by step survival strategy for your finances, your health, and your mental well being.

Sit back and listen to this first episode of the newly born Happe Hour podcast with David Happe.  Dave was the previous host of the #1 rated Mind Your Business Radio Show on iHeart's Twin Cities News Talk in Minnesota, and later hosted Tampa Bay's "Best of the Bay" nominee Pirate Podcast in Florida.  He launched the Happe Hour in 2025 because clearly he's got more to say.

The Happe Hour podcast is managed and produced by the Tidings Podcast Network.  ]]>3234income,insurance,mental,survival,unemploymentfalse11full