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Welcome 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...
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Welcome 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 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.
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15 MAY 2026 · This 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 15 minute consulting call. Here Dave completes the discussion with 5 additional things all corporate employees should be using AI for every day.
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
15 MAY 2026 · n 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.
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.
14 MAY 2026 · Dave 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.
28 FEB 2026 · Join 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.
21 FEB 2026 · One 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 Happe Hour podcast with David Happe
20 FEB 2026 · The 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 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.
17 FEB 2026 · Learn skills with a basic AI overview from David Happe, sponsored by www.ChalkTalk.ai
14 FEB 2026 · What 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 family over when you die.
16 AUG 2025 · Ten 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 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.
9 AUG 2025 · David 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, and are we heading there again now?
Welcome 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...
show more
Welcome 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 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.
show less
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| Author | David Happe |
| Organization | Tidings Podcast Network |
| Categories | Entrepreneurship , Careers , Business News |
| Website | - |
| happehour@pm.me |
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