Episodes

  • Ahead In The Count Ep. 96 - Starting Your Baseball Season
    Feb 11 2025

    Welcome to "Ahead in the Count," presented by BIP Wealth. Our Baseball Division combines their collegiate and professional baseball playing experience with financial acumen to provide expertise in life on and off the field. We aim to give ballplayers and their families a better understanding about their unique lifestyle, the opportunities that come from playing this game, and insight into the complex financial world. This is "Ahead in the Count," hosted by Nolan Alexander, from BIP Wealth.

    Former ballplayers Chase Murray and Jeremy Hermida look back at the start of baseball season with memories from college and Spring Training. With their experiences, they provide insight on the unique situations for ballplayers preparing to spend many weeks in one location, like housing and cars. They also discuss college players and NIL payments ahead of tax season.

    To contact the hosts, send an email to jhester@bipwealth.com, kschmidt@bipwealth.com, cmurray@bipwealth.com, or jhermida@bipwealth.com

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    14 mins
  • Ahead In The Count Ep. 95 - DeepSeek Causes Market Volatility
    Feb 5 2025

    Welcome to "Ahead in the Count," presented by BIP Wealth. Our Baseball Division combines their collegiate and professional baseball playing experience with financial acumen to provide expertise in life on and off the field. We aim to give ballplayers and their families a better understanding about their unique lifestyle, the opportunities that come from playing this game, and insight into the complex financial world. This is "Ahead in the Count," hosted by Nolan Alexander, from BIP Wealth.

    A timely episode where Chase Murray and Jeremy Hermida cover the recent developments from DeepSeek. The podcast centers around the causes and ramifications of the recent market volatility and how ballplayers should approach the ongoing AI evolution.

    To contact the hosts, send an email to jhester@bipwealth.com, kschmidt@bipwealth.com, cmurray@bipwealth.com, or jhermida@bipwealth.com

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    11 mins
  • Ahead In The Count Ep. 94 - Eric Cramer Previews 2025 on his Annual Market Report
    Jan 28 2025

    Welcome to "Ahead in the Count," presented by BIP Wealth. Our Baseball Division combines their collegiate and professional baseball playing experience with financial acumen to provide expertise in life on and off the field. We aim to give ballplayers and their families a better understanding about their unique lifestyle, the opportunities that come from playing this game, and insight into the complex financial world. This is "Ahead in the Count," hosted by Nolan Alexander, from BIP Wealth.

    Chief Investment Officer Eric Cramer reviews what happened in the 2024 markets and previews the biggest themes of 2025. He provides insight on his reasons for what the markets may hold this year, and why investors in speculative assets may heed caution. Cramer provides an interesting outlook on the Fed, rates, and much more.

    To contact the hosts, send an email to jhester@bipwealth.com, kschmidt@bipwealth.com, cmurray@bipwealth.com, or jhermida@bipwealth.com

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    25 mins
  • Ahead In The Count Ep. 93 - John Giesler's Unique Experience
    Jan 6 2025

    Welcome to "Ahead in the Count," presented by BIP Wealth. Our Baseball Division combines their collegiate and professional baseball playing experience with financial acumen to provide expertise in life on and off the field. We aim to give ballplayers and their families a better understanding about their unique lifestyle, the opportunities that come from playing this game, and insight into the complex financial world. This is "Ahead in the Count," hosted by Nolan Alexander, from BIP Wealth.

    John Giesler is interning at BIP Wealth while gearing up for his final season at Georgia Tech. He shares his aspirations and what he has learned during his internship. Giesler provides a unique take on ballplayers at this point in their career and seeing things from the Baseball Division side as well. Current college players and high school prospects will want to hear his advice and experiences on this episode!

    To contact the hosts, send an email to jhester@bipwealth.com, kschmidt@bipwealth.com, cmurray@bipwealth.com, or jhermida@bipwealth.com

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    14 mins
  • Ahead In The Count Ep. 92 - Mortgages and Real Estate with Mark Milam
    Dec 20 2024

    Welcome to "Ahead in the Count," presented by BIP Wealth. Our Baseball Division combines their collegiate and professional baseball playing experience with financial acumen to provide expertise in life on and off the field. We aim to give ballplayers and their families a better understanding about their unique lifestyle, the opportunities that come from playing this game, and insight into the complex financial world. This is "Ahead in the Count," hosted by Nolan Alexander, from BIP Wealth.

    Mark Milam, the founder and president of Highland Mortgage, gives the latest on mortgages. He goes in-depth on what contributes to rates and the mindset potential buyers should have. Milam answers on if there will be a housing bubble, evaluating refinancing, a look into 2025, and what ballplayers can do right now to best position themselves when the time to buy arrives.

    Milam can be contacted at mark.milam@highlandmtg.com.

    To contact the hosts, send an email to jhester@bipwealth.com, kschmidt@bipwealth.com, cmurray@bipwealth.com, or jhermida@bipwealth.com

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    24 mins
  • Ahead In The Count Ep. 91 - Jumping Into The Playoff Pool
    Dec 2 2024

    Welcome to "Ahead in the Count," presented by BIP Wealth. Our Baseball Division combines their collegiate and professional baseball playing experience with financial acumen to provide expertise in life on and off the field. We aim to give ballplayers and their families a better understanding about their unique lifestyle, the opportunities that come from playing this game, and insight into the complex financial world. This is "Ahead in the Count," hosted by Nolan Alexander, from BIP Wealth.

    Former MLB players John Hester and Jeremy Hermida detail how postseason pay works for playoff teams with the playoff pool. They share their own experiences in the unique way that shares are determined for each team. Go inside an MLB clubhouse in this episode!

    To contact the hosts, send an email to jhester@bipwealth.com, kschmidt@bipwealth.com, cmurray@bipwealth.com, or jhermida@bipwealth.com

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    12 mins
  • Ahead In The Count Ep. 90 - Outlook Following the 2024 Election
    Nov 13 2024

    Welcome to "Ahead in the Count," presented by BIP Wealth. Our Baseball Division combines their collegiate and professional baseball playing experience with financial acumen to provide expertise in life on and off the field. We aim to give ballplayers and their families a better understanding about their unique lifestyle, the opportunities that come from playing this game, and insight into the complex financial world. This is "Ahead in the Count," hosted by Nolan Alexander, from BIP Wealth.

    John Hester and Chase Murray profile the short, medium, and long-term outlook following the 2024 election. They give ballplayers key info and advice for looking ahead.

    To contact the hosts, send an email to jhester@bipwealth.com, kschmidt@bipwealth.com, cmurray@bipwealth.com, or jhermida@bipwealth.com

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    14 mins
  • Ahead In The Count Ep. 89 - Eric Cramer's QMR On What's Ahead And What Happened
    Oct 30 2024

    Welcome to "Ahead in the Count," presented by BIP Wealth. Our Baseball Division combines their collegiate and professional baseball playing experience with financial acumen to provide expertise in life on and off the field. We aim to give ballplayers and their families a better understanding about their unique lifestyle, the opportunities that come from playing this game, and insight into the complex financial world. This is "Ahead in the Count," hosted by Nolan Alexander, from BIP Wealth.

    BIP Wealth CIO Eric Cramer answers what has transpired and ahead in his quarterly market review. He highlights inflation, the Fed, rates, and the upcoming election. He provides his outlook and what he cautions could affect the markets. Ballplayers and anyone interested in the econonic markets will want to listen to this podcast.

    To contact the hosts, send an email to jhester@bipwealth.com, kschmidt@bipwealth.com, cmurray@bipwealth.com, or jhermida@bipwealth.com

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    26 mins