
S3Ep10:It's The Economy, Stupid
April 16, 2025
Every day we are greeted by headlines pulling us into a never-ending stream of news related to the economy. It is inescapable. Economics Prof Eric Hoffman explains all we need to know about inflation, interest rates, and tariffs.
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S3Ep10:It’s The Economy, Stupid
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S3Ep10:It's The Economy, Stupid
April 16, 2025
Every day we are greeted by headlines pulling us into a never-ending stream of news related to the economy. It is inescapable. Economics Prof Eric Hoffman explains all we need to know about inflation, interest rates, and tariffs.
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S3Ep09:Enterprising Ideas
March 3, 2025
The West Texas Enterprise Center is here to coach existing and small business start-ups. Oh, and there's a pot of money available—$500,000 total—for those who wish to compete for a little cash infusion. Listen to Brian Enevoldsen tell how his organization helps area businesses.
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S3Ep08: Going Live and Striking Gold
January 21, 2025
Everyone wants to be an influencer these days, but the real money is in livestreaming. Tune in to a convo with a livestream phenom who has fans literally throwing money at him.
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S3Ep07: Orient Express
December 3, 2024
Nate Xu is one of our newest--and youngest--faculty members. In no time flat he hit stride with a major publication, and has endeared himself to his students. Give a listen as he tells how he got here from China, via Illinois.
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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
BuffSpeak is the official podcast of the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business at West Texas A&M University. The social media era has given everyone a voice on multiple platforms, but not all voices are created equally. At BuffSpeak, we are committed to bringing thought leaders of the day to your favorite podcast app. Starting right at home in our College, to local, national, and international guests, we strive to bring you the most relevant voices that rise above the din.
Your BuffSpeak host is Dr. Nick Gerlich, the Hickman Professor of Marketing. Gerlich has been at WT since 1989, and was a pioneer in our online programs in 1997. He brings with him a long career filled not only with teaching and research, but also writing for regional and national magazines. He is comfortable in front of a microphone, asking the tough questions. In his spare time, he travels the US photographically documenting old roadside attractions and vintage neon signs.

ABOUT THIS PODCAST
BuffSpeak is the official podcast of the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business at West Texas A&M University. The social media era has given everyone a voice on multiple platforms, but not all voices are created equally. At BuffSpeak, we are committed to bringing thought leaders of the day to your favorite podcast app. Starting right at home in our College, to local, national, and international guests, we strive to bring you the most relevant voices that rise above the din.
Your BuffSpeak host is Dr. Nick Gerlich, the Hickman Professor of Marketing. Gerlich has been at WT since 1989, and was a pioneer in our online programs in 1997. He brings with him a long career filled not only with teaching and research, but also writing for regional and national magazines. He is comfortable in front of a microphone, asking the tough questions. In his spare time, he travels the US photographically documenting old roadside attractions and vintage neon signs.