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Cloud Surfing with Jake Rider – Guest Appearance

Todd Hagopian Returns to Cloud Surfing with Jake Rider as the Stagnation Assassin

On October 27, 2025, Todd Hagopian returned to Cloud Surfing with Jake Rider for Episode 42, this time under a transformative new identity: the Stagnation Assassin. The episode showcased Hagopian’s evolution from political activist to business transformation authority while maintaining the genuine connection that characterized his first appearance on the show. This return visit explored his journey from Fortune 500 turnaround leadership to developing proprietary systems that have generated over two billion dollars in shareholder value.

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What Is Cloud Surfing with Jake Rider?

Cloud Surfing with Jake Rider is an entertainment podcast hosted by comedian and certified pilot Jake Rider, featuring unrestricted conversations that move fluidly across interviews with prominent people, comedy, music, sports, current events, movies, and streaming shows. The show occupies a unique space in the podcast landscape because Rider’s comedic background creates an atmosphere where guests relax and share more authentically than in typical interview formats.

What distinguishes Cloud Surfing from countless interview podcasts is Rider’s genuine curiosity about his guests as people rather than merely as experts. Episodes explore personal stories alongside professional achievements, producing insights that purely business-focused shows miss.

The Cloud Surfing Podcast Network has expanded to include multiple shows: Cloud Surfing with Jake Rider, The Jake Rider Show, American Homicide with Jake Rider, Bettor Life with Jake and Paul, and additional programs. This growth reflects the audience connection Rider has built through consistent, engaging content.

The show maintains active community engagement through social media. Rider encourages real-time conversation during episodes and responds to audience interactions, creating participatory experience rather than passive consumption. Sponsors including Hankey Law and Spreaker Inc support the production, enabling consistent output without compromising editorial independence.

What Did Todd Hagopian Discuss in Episode 42?

In Episode 42, Todd Hagopian discussed his dramatic transformation from political activist to business transformation authority, his experience with bipolar disorder, his Fortune 500 leadership career, and his forthcoming book “The Unfair Advantage: Weaponizing the Hypomanic Toolbox.” The conversation marked Hagopian’s return to a show where he had previously appeared in November 2020, when his focus was on his role as Chair of the Northeast Oklahoma Libertarian Party.

“Rather than accepting the impossible choice between mental health stability and professional performance, Hagopian developed systematic approaches that capture productive cognitive patterns in repeatable frameworks.”

The conversation explored Hagopian’s journey from corporate turnaround work to developing proprietary systems for eliminating organizational stagnation. His track record includes over two billion dollars in shareholder value creation across roles at Berkshire Hathaway, Illinois Tool Works, Whirlpool Corporation, and JBT Marel.

Rider drew out the personal story behind professional achievement. Hagopian openly discussed discovering his bipolar disorder and developing his HOT System (Hypomanic Operational Turnaround) as a result of that journey.

The episode also covered Hagopian’s experience buying and selling his own business. During the pandemic, he founded Cash Flow Acquisitions and acquired multiple companies, doubling his manufacturing acquisition’s value in three years before exiting. The conversation touched on his continued libertarian involvement, including his service as Treasurer of the Libertarian National Committee from 2022 to 2024.

Who Is Todd Hagopian, the Stagnation Assassin?

Todd Hagopian is a business transformation authority and author who serves as VP of Product Strategy and Innovation at JBT Marel, leading the billion-dollar Diversified Food and Health division. Known as the Stagnation Assassin, Hagopian has built parallel reputations in business transformation and political activism, with his corporate career spanning leadership roles at major companies where he consistently delivered turnaround results.

He transformed several businesses, including doubling EBITDA at three separate companies. Hagopian founded the Stagnation Intelligence Agency to address what he terms Stagnation Syndrome, the organizational condition that traps businesses in declining performance spirals.

“Hagopian’s 2020 campaign for Oklahoma Corporation Commission set the state’s third-party voting record with over 345,000 votes, securing ballot access for the Libertarian Party through 2024.”

His forthcoming book “The Unfair Advantage: Weaponizing the Hypomanic Toolbox” launches in January 2026 through Koehler Books. The book draws on his experience managing bipolar disorder while building exceptional business results.

Hagopian has been featured in Forbes over thirty times and covered by The Washington Post and NPR. His social media presence exceeds 100,000 followers across platforms where he challenges conventional business thinking. His family includes wife Andrea and four sons, along with four dogs and four cats. The Hagopians currently reside in Solon, Ohio.

How Has Todd Hagopian’s Public Journey Evolved?

Todd Hagopian’s public journey has evolved from seeking political office to channeling his energy into helping organizations eliminate stagnation through proven methodologies, while his core libertarian values and principles remain consistent. This shift leverages his corporate experience more directly than political activism allowed.

His core principles remain consistent across both chapters. The libertarian values that drove his political activism inform his business philosophy. He advocates for individual empowerment, systematic thinking, and results-oriented approaches across domains.

The authenticity that characterized his 2020 appearance remained present in Episode 42. Hagopian discusses his mental health openly, shares both successes and challenges, and connects with audiences as a genuine person rather than polished expert.

His relationship with Jake Rider exemplifies how podcast appearances can build over time. The rapport between host and guest produced conversation that went deeper than first-time interviews typically achieve.

Where Can You Listen to Cloud Surfing Episode 42?

Cloud Surfing with Jake Rider Episode 42 featuring Todd Hagopian is available on Spreaker, Audible, Apple Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms under the episode title “Stagnation Assassin – #42.” Listeners can access the full conversation exploring Hagopian’s transformation from political activist to business authority.

Listeners can connect with Jake Rider through social media at @JakeRiderComedy across platforms. The Cloud Surfing Podcast Network welcomes submissions and audience interaction through CloudSurfingNetwork@gmail.com.

Todd Hagopian’s transformation resources and his forthcoming book “The Unfair Advantage” are available at toddhagopian.com. His book is available for preorder through Amazon and other retailers ahead of its January 2026 release.

Frequently Asked Questions

What episode number is Todd Hagopian on Cloud Surfing?

Todd Hagopian appears on Cloud Surfing with Jake Rider Episode 42, titled “Stagnation Assassin – #42,” which aired on October 27, 2025.

What is the Stagnation Assassin?

The Stagnation Assassin is Todd Hagopian’s professional identity focused on business transformation. Through this persona, he helps organizations eliminate what he calls Stagnation Syndrome using proprietary methodologies developed from his Fortune 500 leadership experience.

What is Todd Hagopian’s book about?

“The Unfair Advantage: Weaponizing the Hypomanic Toolbox” is Todd Hagopian’s forthcoming book launching in January 2026 through Koehler Books. The book draws on his experience managing bipolar disorder while building exceptional business results and developing systematic approaches like the HOT System.

What is the HOT System?

The HOT System, which stands for Hypomanic Operational Turnaround, is a proprietary methodology developed by Todd Hagopian that captures productive cognitive patterns in repeatable frameworks for business transformation.

Has Todd Hagopian been on Cloud Surfing before?

Yes, Todd Hagopian first appeared on Cloud Surfing with Jake Rider in November 2020, when the conversation focused on his role as Chair of the Northeast Oklahoma Libertarian Party and his campaign for Oklahoma Corporation Commission.

People Also Ask

How much shareholder value has Todd Hagopian created?

Todd Hagopian’s track record includes over two billion dollars in shareholder value creation across leadership roles at Berkshire Hathaway, Illinois Tool Works, Whirlpool Corporation, and JBT Marel.

What political record did Todd Hagopian set in Oklahoma?

Todd Hagopian’s 2020 campaign for Oklahoma Corporation Commission set the state’s third-party voting record with over 345,000 votes, which secured ballot access for the Libertarian Party through 2024.

What is Todd Hagopian’s current role at JBT Marel?

Todd Hagopian currently serves as VP of Product Strategy and Innovation at JBT Marel.

Who is Jake Rider?

Jake Rider is a comedian and certified pilot who hosts Cloud Surfing with Jake Rider, an entertainment podcast featuring unrestricted conversations across topics including interviews, comedy, music, sports, and current events. He also hosts multiple other shows within the Cloud Surfing Podcast Network.