Leaving Money on the Table: Why It Still Happens—And How to Stop Doing It in 2026

A TWiT Talk with Stan "The Radio Man" Hustad

On this post-Thanksgiving "Black Friday," veteran broadcaster and performance economist Stan Hustad explores why so many people still "leave money on the table."
With sharp insights and light humor, this 15-minute TWiT Talk explains the real origin of the phrase and how it applies to modern business, media, and the performance economy.

Key Ideas:
• The poker-table origin of "leaving money on the table"
• How entrepreneurs underprice, under-offer, and underperform
• The importance of full performance in the modern economy
• Why follow-up is the difference between success and missed opportunity
• Thanksgiving reflections on living fully alive

Things to Remember:
• Money is the measurement, not the meaning.
• Performance beats presence.
• People can't say yes if you never ask.

Things to Share:
• The true origin of the expression.
• Insights about the performance economy.
• The reminder to serve fully and offer boldly.

Things to Take Note Of and Act On:
• Charge appropriately.
• Always offer a next step.
• Invite, follow up, and perform with purpose.

Final Encouragement:
Step into 2026 fully alive—creating more value, more fun, and more abundance.