Why Poker Skills Help You Win in Business!

Описание: What do poker and entrepreneurship have in common? More than you think. In this episode, Matt Rousu (Susquehanna University) and Eric Dunaway (Wabash College) explore how skills honed at the poker table—like risk analysis, emotional control, bankroll management, and opportunity cost evaluation—translate directly into business success.

From poker vloggers selling merch and building brands to full-on card room acquisitions, you'll see how strategic thinking, brand synergy, and understanding variance can pay off in both poker and business ventures.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a poker enthusiast, or an econ nerd, this video connects the dots between the felt and the free market.

📌 Key Concepts Covered:
• Side hustles and income streams
• Brand building and sponsorships
• Risk vs. reward and expected value
• Capital management and opportunity cost
• Real-world entrepreneurship parallels

📺 Chapters:
00:00 – Intro: Poker & Entrepreneurship
00:41 – Clip 1: Selling Pocket 7 Hats (Wolfgang Poker)
02:52 – Clip 2: Buying a Card Room (Andrew Neemi & Doug Polk)
06:29 – Clip 3: Brad Owen’s Breaking Point & Comeback
09:13 – Liquidity, Costs, and Opportunity Cost
13:37 – Capital Intensity & Risk of Ruin
16:00 – Final Thoughts: Poker Lessons for Business Success

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