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Podcast: Trust the Plan Podcast with Nick Hopwood, CFP® and Jim Pilat, CFP®
Episode: EP 281: Big Business Then vs. Now: Lessons from 1990 to 2025
Description: Nick Hopwood, CFP® and Jim Pilat, CFP® of Peak Wealth, hosting the Trust  the Plan Podcast draw a thoughtful comparison between the major blue‑chip companies of the early 1990s and today’s corporate giants. They reflect on how, back then, names like GE, Exxon, IBM and Coca‑Cola dominated with longstanding industrial and consumer staples.
In contrast, their 2025 lineup features tech‑driven titans and digital platforms whose influence extends far beyond traditional market sectors.
Through this discussion, they underscore how the shift from physical goods to data‑powered services has radically transformed which companies shape and lead the g...