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Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.Show Niche Sites, Vibe Coding, Real talk - Jason Paul Hendricks - DS583I talked to Jason Hendricks while we were in Portland for Fincon 2025. We talk about the old days of niche sites. Then, I have harsh words about vibe coding. And More! Connect with Jason – https://www.jphendricks.com/ AI App On Site – Add AI-Powered Apps To Any Site In Minutes Doug: Hey, what’s going on? Welcome to the Doug Show. I’m Doug Cunnington, and today I’m joined by my good friend Jason Paul Hendricks. How are you today? Doing good. And we’re at FinCon recording in a. The conventi...

2025-09-2251 min

Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.Show Niche Sites, Vibe Coding, Real talk – Jason Paul Hendricks – DS583I talked to Jason Hendricks while we were in Portland for Fincon 2025. We talk about the old days of niche sites. Then, I have harsh words about vibe coding. And More! Connect with Jason – https://www.jphendricks.com/ AI App On Site – Add AI-Powered Apps To Any Site In Minutes Also, check out: MileHighFi Etsy Join My Email list More with Doug: Mile High Fi 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene 01:01 Meet Jason Hendricks: Background and Expertise 02:02 Journey into Online Business and Side Hustles 06:28 Discussing Blogging and SEO 11:53 The Future of O...

2025-09-2251 min

Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.Show Typical Work Week in Early (semi)Retirement - DS582I talk about a typical week and how semi-retirement is treating me. Giftlab (by Emily Odio-Sutton) The Print-On-Demand Etsy Course. *I’m an affiliate, so I get a commission if you sign up! Also, check out: MileHighFi Etsy Join My Email list More with Doug: Mile High Fi 00:00 Introduction and Outdoor Recording Challenges 00:52 When to Quit Blogging and Projects 01:50 Doug’s Current Work and Lifestyle 03:52 Daily Routine and Productivity 07:09 Interview Preferences and Podcasting 14:34 Fitness, Health, and Cooking 18:59 Hobbies and Personal Interests 22:51 Financial Independence and Early Retirement 31:55 Conclusion and Final Thou...

2025-09-1537 min

Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.Show Typical Work Week in Early (semi)Retirement – DS582I talk about a typical week and how semi-retirement is treating me. Giftlab (by Emily Odio-Sutton) The Print-On-Demand Etsy Course. *I’m an affiliate, so I get a commission if you sign up! Also, check out: MileHighFi Etsy Join My Email list More with Doug: Mile High Fi 00:00 Introduction and Outdoor Recording Challenges 00:52 When to Quit Blogging and Projects 01:50 Doug’s Current Work and Lifestyle 03:52 Daily Routine and Productivity 07:09 Interview Preferences and Podcasting 14:34 Fitness, Health, and Cooking 18:59 Hobbies and Personal Interests 22:51 Financial Independence and Early Retirement 31:55 Conclusion and Final Thou...

2025-09-1537 min

Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.Show Should I Call Out the Scammers? DS575 | Doug.ShowI got a huge response from people about calling out the shady people in the make money online space. But I’m not sure if I’ll do it… And I don’t recommend shutterstock dot com…they filed a Content ID claim on YouTube for a song I paid for 6 years ago. Silly! Giftlab (by Emily Odio-Sutton) The Print-On-Demand Etsy Course. *I’m an affiliate, so I get a commission if you sign up! Also, check out: MileHighFi Etsy Join My Email list More with Doug: Mile Hig...

2025-07-2824 min

Mile High FI Podcast Credit Card Points, Doug’s Cognitive Meltdown, Saying NO! [rebroadcast] | MHFI 275Doug and Dusti Young chat about a potpourri of topics on this random episode: Credit card points – which cards Doug & Dusti each have, hoarding points Cognitive biases – loss aversion, sunk cost, maximization (optimizing) vs. satisficing Having a hard time saying NO Note: This is a rebroadcast of MHFI episode 178 Do you like the podcast and want to support the show? Follow the link to find out how: https://milehighfi.com/support/ Curious to know exactly what products Doug uses? Check out his Amazon lists below. *Affiliate links below, so if you buy something or spe...

2025-07-081h 01

Mile High FI Podcast Can Retiring Early Make You Less Happy? - Happy #3 | MHFI 269Doug and Carl continue the happiness series with part 3 which is focused on cultivating a happiness mindset. They discuss various strategies to train the brain for maximum happiness, including the role of neural responses, the negative impact of constant busyness, the crucial importance of gratitude, and how voluntary struggles contribute to a fulfilled life. They also touch upon the pitfalls of social media and news consumption, the value of community connections, and the liberating perspective of acknowledging one’s inconsequential role in the grand scheme of things. Do you like the podcast and want to support the show...

2025-05-2746 min

Mile High FI Podcast Can Retiring Early Make You Less Happy? – Happy #3 | MHFI 269Doug and Carl continue the happiness series with part 3 which is focused on cultivating a happiness mindset. They discuss various strategies to train the brain for maximum happiness, including the role of neural responses, the negative impact of constant busyness, the crucial importance of gratitude, and how voluntary struggles contribute to a fulfilled life. They also touch upon the pitfalls of social media and news consumption, the value of community connections, and the liberating perspective of acknowledging one’s inconsequential role in the grand scheme of things. Do you like the podcast and want to support the show...

2025-05-2746 min

Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.Show AI Recipes Suck - DS561Doug Cunnington dives into various topics including AI-generated cooking recipes, the evolution of food blogs, and the current state of e-commerce with a focus on tariffs and market volatility. Doug shares his experiences with a recent book by Alton Brown, his ongoing journey with reading physical books, and his thoughts on using AI for recipe creation. He also touches on his recent travels, a VIP experience with Alton Brown, and the importance of using trusted sources for recipes. Mind Lab Pro I’m an affiliate of the above, so if you buy something, I may get a...

2025-04-2131 min

Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.Show AI Recipes Suck – DS561Doug Cunnington dives into various topics including AI-generated cooking recipes, the evolution of food blogs, and the current state of e-commerce with a focus on tariffs and market volatility. Doug shares his experiences with a recent book by Alton Brown, his ongoing journey with reading physical books, and his thoughts on using AI for recipe creation. He also touches on his recent travels, a VIP experience with Alton Brown, and the importance of using trusted sources for recipes. Mind Lab Pro I’m an affiliate of the above, so if you buy something, I may get a...

2025-04-2131 min

Mile High FI Podcast Time Share Pitches & FI-Centric Road Tripping | MHFI 230Doug and Carl catch up to discuss their recent summer adventures. They discuss Carl’s FI-centric road trip & his future travel plans, Doug’s experience with timeshares, fitness routines while traveling, and an update on Doug’s back injury. And because this is a money podcast, they also touch on the current state of the stock market. Be sure to check out the new GhostBed Massage Topper. Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI) Want to support our new product line of Mile High FI eye masks (complete...

2024-08-271h 01

Mile High FI Podcast 3 Buckets of FIRE, Long Term Care, Dating, Mailbag | MHFI 221Doug and Carl answer questions from the Facebook mailbag. Branden – Basically Coast FI, but can’t pass up the tax advantages of a 401k and a Roth IRA even though focusing on a taxable brokerage account would provide freedom sooner. How did you prioritize which accounts to use and when? Julie – Do you favor long-term care insurance? Matt – How to approach the dating scene? Andrea – What advice do you have for parents pursuing FI with kids & what would you do differently? What thoughts do you have about raising a financially responsible set of kids? Claudia – What did you decide to do ab...

2024-06-2556 min

Mile High FI Podcast Lazy Book Update & Google is Bad Now | MHFI 218Doug and Carl catch up briefly on a potpourri of personal topics including challenges of managing time, updates with the lazy book, fitness updates, and upcoming summer plans. They also discuss changes in Google search, the impact of AI on search results, and the current state of SEO. Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI) Feel bad that Carl and his kids are missing door knobs? Support us at Buy Me A Coffee so he can afford new ones. Links Hoffman Process “Mindy On Mone...

2024-06-0432 min

Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.Show Taking Niche Sites to YouTube to Diverse Monetization with John - Project 24 - DS507Doug Cunnington interviews John, who transitioned from a decade in law enforcement to pursuing internet marketing full-time. John shares his journey of dabbling in internet marketing since 2005 while working as a sheriff’s deputy before making it his full-time career and surpassing his law enforcement income. He discusses the success of running a portfolio of websites and a large dog training brand, becoming his own boss, and the impact of his work on his family and audience. John gives insights into the early days of Internet marketing, the role of Income School in his career, focusing on on...

2024-04-151h 00

Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.Show Taking Niche Sites to YouTube to Diverse Monetization with John – Project 24 – DS507Doug Cunnington interviews John, who transitioned from a decade in law enforcement to pursuing internet marketing full-time. John shares his journey of dabbling in internet marketing since 2005 while working as a sheriff’s deputy before making it his full-time career and surpassing his law enforcement income. He discusses the success of running a portfolio of websites and a large dog training brand, becoming his own boss, and the impact of his work on his family and audience. John gives insights into the early days of Internet marketing, the role of Income School in his career, focusing on on...

2024-04-151h 00

Mile High FI Podcast Random Show from EconoMe 2024 | MHFI 209Recorded in the hotel lobby from the EconoMe conference in Cincinnati, Doug and Carl catch-up on various topics including: a recap of their recent visit to the Culdesac community in Arizona, thoughts on e-bikes & electric vehicles, Doug’s battle with pink eye, updates to their fitness routines, and Carl’s unfortunate Facebook incident. Doug also shares an exciting announcement about his wife’s upcoming retirement, providing insights into her journey from skepticism to embracing financial independence. Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI) Couldn’t make it to EconoM...

2024-04-0252 min

Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.Show 1 of 3 | Swim University Loses Massive Traffic from HCU - DS502Doug Cunnington gets an update from his neighbor and friend Matt Giovanisci, the founder of Swim University. They discuss the challenges his website faced following the helpful content update. Matt shares his journey from starting Swim University in 2006 to dealing with the impact of AI and search engine updates. They discuss the importance of diversification, the move towards video content, and the emotional roller coaster of running an online business. MoneyLab Swim University DS502 Transcript RankingRevolution. Sign up to get notified. Part 2 Part 3 More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an...

2024-04-0142 min

Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.Show 1 of 3 | Swim University Loses Massive Traffic from HCU – DS502Doug Cunnington gets an update from his neighbor and friend Matt Giovanisci, the founder of Swim University. They discuss the challenges his website faced following the helpful content update. Matt shares his journey from starting Swim University in 2006 to dealing with the impact of AI and search engine updates. They discuss the importance of diversification, the move towards video content, and the emotional roller coaster of running an online business. MoneyLab Swim University DS502 Transcript RankingRevolution. Sign up to get notified. Part 2 Part 3 More with Doug: Mile High Fi Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an...

2024-04-0142 min

Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.Show Topical Maps with Yoyao - DS487Doug Cunnington invites expert SEO and content strategist Yoyao to delve into the subject of creating topical maps. They discuss the advantages of using a structured, hierarchical approach to content creation over less organized methods, touching on the impact of Google updates and the increased usage of AI in content creation. The experts also share their insights on internal linking, the use of SEO tools, and strategies to improve user experience. Yoyao reveals his approach to implementing topical maps into existing websites with hundreds of posts and talks about his topical map course and done-for-you service. Checkout: Podcast Accelerator Course...

2024-01-0855 min

Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.Show Topical Maps with Yoyao – DS487Doug Cunnington invites expert SEO and content strategist Yoyao to delve into the subject of creating topical maps. They discuss the advantages of using a structured, hierarchical approach to content creation over less organized methods, touching on the impact of Google updates and the increased usage of AI in content creation. The experts also share their insights on internal linking, the use of SEO tools, and strategies to improve user experience. Yoyao reveals his approach to implementing topical maps into existing websites with hundreds of posts and talks about his topical map course and done-for-you service. Checkout: Podcast Accelerator Course...

2024-01-0855 min

Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.Show Can Sites Recover After an Algorithm Update - DS478Doug Cunnington discusses the impact of algorithm updates on site traffic and whether sites can recover post-update. He acknowledges that he doesn't possess a definite answer but provides several observations and tips. He discusses the use of various platforms, such as YouTube, LinkedIn, and Twitter, to generate traffic. Doug also brings up the importance of having an email list and a blog. Doug stresses the relevance of E E A T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness), building solid backlinks, and focusing on creating good content that caters more to the visitor than to Google’s algorithm. Check out: IMG I'm an af...

2023-11-2742 min

Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.Show Can Sites Recover After an Algorithm Update – DS478Doug Cunnington discusses the impact of algorithm updates on site traffic and whether sites can recover post-update. He acknowledges that he doesn’t possess a definite answer but provides several observations and tips. He discusses the use of various platforms, such as YouTube, LinkedIn, and Twitter, to generate traffic. Doug also brings up the importance of having an email list and a blog. Doug stresses the relevance of E E A T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness), building solid backlinks, and focusing on creating good content that caters more to the visitor than to Google’s algorithm. Check out: IMG I’m an a...

2023-11-2742 min

Mile High FI Podcast FinCon Recap and Mailbag - Random Episode | MHFI 189Grab your headphones for an eclectic episode of Mile High FI with hosts Carl Jensen and Doug Cunnington where they chat with special guest Mindy Jensen. They dive into life with a Tesla, the unforeseen hazards of owning one, and smart college fund investments for children. They also share their personal experiences from the recent FinCon conference and future financial independence retreats. In the soundcheck they embark on an entertaining journey reminiscing about a recent Guns N' Roses concert, their insightful views on the band's performance, and the unique aging crowd demographic. Poised amid finance and rock, their hearty bant...

2023-11-141h 16

Mile High FI Podcast FinCon Recap and Mailbag – Random Episode | MHFI 189Grab your headphones for an eclectic episode of Mile High FI with hosts Carl Jensen and Doug Cunnington where they chat with special guest Mindy Jensen. They dive into life with a Tesla, the unforeseen hazards of owning one, and smart college fund investments for children. They also share their personal experiences from the recent FinCon conference and future financial independence retreats. In the soundcheck they embark on an entertaining journey reminiscing about a recent Guns N’ Roses concert, their insightful views on the band’s performance, and the unique aging crowd demographic. Poised amid finance and rock, their hearty b...

2023-11-141h 16

Mile High FI Podcast Emergency Funds, Tesla Stock Talk, and Coast FI Decisions | Mailbag | MHFI 188Doug and Carl answer questions from the mailbag. Intro: Doug & Carl discuss their weddings and advice for others Questions answered: Carl: How big is Doug’s Emergency Fund? Mike: What is Carl going to do with his Tesla Stock? Tahir: Plans to buy a house outright, works part-time as a college professor, with tutoring as a side-hustle on the way to CoastFI. Is this a good plan or should there be a change in course? Listener Question: What do you think of Doug’s emergency fund situation? Can’t wait to get your special asparagus sticker...

2023-11-0745 min

Mile High FI Podcast Fitness Madness | MHFI 187Doug and Carl talk about fitness per request of listener Rakesh. Topics include fitness updates/observations, goals, and tips. Intro: Poor phone etiquette Workout routines & fasting Doug’s busy summer – more eating, less exercise Eating on the road Working out while traveling Carl’s lack of rest and hearing scare Growing old Blood-work – high cholesterol & blood pressure Doug’s goals – lower body fat, calorie tracking/eating better Carl’s goals – better sleep, lower blood pressure/resting heart rate, walk 25K steps a day, 10 pull-ups in a row Staying accountable Listener Question: How do you keep motivated (to stay on track wit...

2023-10-311h 08

Mile High FI Podcast Fitness Madness | MHFI 187Doug and Carl talk about fitness per request of listener Rakesh. Topics include fitness updates/observations, goals, and tips. Intro: Poor phone etiquette Workout routines & fasting Doug’s busy summer - more eating, less exercise Eating on the road Working out while traveling Carl’s lack of rest and hearing scare Growing old Blood-work - high cholesterol & blood pressure Doug’s goals - lower body fat, calorie tracking/eating better Carl’s goals - better sleep, lower blood pressure/resting heart rate, walk 25K steps a day, 10 pull-ups in a row Staying accountable Listener Question: How do you keep motivated (to stay o...

2023-10-311h 08

Mile High FI Podcast Thoughts On Big Spending And Taylor Swift | MHFI 182Doug and Carl talk about spending big on experiences including Carl’s Taylor Swift show. When is big spending appropriate? When is it not? Is it OK to experiment with spending? Intro: Doug cooks in Atlanta while Carl coughs in Longmont Why Carl went to the Taylor Swift show How much Carl paid for the ticket (hint: > $999) Why being an old dude at a Taylor Swift show is strange What Doug spends money on Is it OK to fail with spending? What Doug and Carl are going to spend on this year Soundcheck: Carl asks Doug about the my...

2023-09-2648 min

Mile High FI Podcast Credit Score Tips and Myths – Amberly Grant | MHFI 181Doug and Amberly talk all about credit, from tips for higher credit scores to tackling common myths via a game of True/False. Doug also discusses his own experience with foreclosure and how his credit was impacted. Doug’s distrust of banks/large institutions. Amberly’s view of the credit system as a necessary evil. Explanation of credit scores & ranges. Tips for a higher credit score: Become an authorized user Pay your bills on time Dispute anything wrong on your credit report Pay off collections Use a secure credit card Strategically paying credit cards Ask for higher credit limits...

2023-09-191h 06

Mile High FI Podcast Credit Score Tips and Myths - Amberly Grant | MHFI 181Doug and Amberly talk all about credit, from tips for higher credit scores to tackling common myths via a game of True/False. Doug also discusses his own experience with foreclosure and how his credit was impacted. Doug’s distrust of banks/large institutions. Amberly’s view of the credit system as a necessary evil. Explanation of credit scores & ranges. Tips for a higher credit score: Become an authorized user Pay your bills on time Dispute anything wrong on your credit report Pay off collections Use a secure credit card Strategically paying credit cards Ask for higher credit limits Apply for ne...

2023-09-191h 06

Mile High FI Podcast Credit Card Points, Doug’s Cognitive Meltdown, Saying NO! | MHFI 178Doug and Dusti chat about a potpourri of topics. Credit card points – which cards Doug & Dusti each have, hoarding points Reflections on Carl & Mindy’s experience on Ramit Sethi’s podcast Cognitive biases – loss aversion, sunk cost, maximization (optimizing) vs. satisficing Having a hard time saying NO Come support the show at Buy Me A Coffee. If you’re like Doug & Dusti, we bet you’ll have a hard time saying NO! Carl will be attending CampFI Southwest in Julian, CA on October 6-9, 2023. For those interested in attending, use the coupon code JENSEN at checkout to sa...

2023-08-291h 05

Mile High FI Podcast Credit Card Points, Doug's Cognitive Meltdown, Saying NO! | MHFI 178Doug and Dusti chat about a potpourri of topics. Credit card points - which cards Doug & Dusti each have, hoarding points Reflections on Carl & Mindy’s experience on Ramit Sethi’s podcast Cognitive biases - loss aversion, sunk cost, maximization (optimizing) vs. satisficing Having a hard time saying NO Come support the show at Buy Me A Coffee. If you're like Doug & Dusti, we bet you'll have a hard time saying NO! Carl will be attending CampFI Southwest in Julian, CA on October 6-9, 2023. For those interested in attending, use the coupon code JENSEN at checkout to save 10%. https://campfi.org/eve...

2023-08-291h 05

Mile High FI Podcast Time Bucketing vs Bucket Lists | MHFI 172Inspired by the book Die With Zero, Doug and Dusti discuss buckets lists & time buckets and provide personal examples/goals from their own lives. Definition of bucket lists and time buckets Doug & Dusti’s backgrounds, life expectations, goals, and personal time buckets by decade. Bucket planning – with a partner vs. alone, need for flexibility Is supporting Mile High FI on your bucket list? If so, head on over to Buy Me A Coffee. Links Bill Perkins, Die With Zero Stanford Definition of Bucket List Business Insider Definition of Time Buckets Peter Attia, Outlive Leckerlee Cook...

2023-07-251h 13

Mile High FI Podcast Time Bucketing vs Bucket Lists | MHFI 172Inspired by the book Die With Zero, Doug and Dusti discuss buckets lists & time buckets and provide personal examples/goals from their own lives. Definition of bucket lists and time buckets Doug & Dusti’s backgrounds, life expectations, goals, and personal time buckets by decade. Bucket planning - with a partner vs. alone, need for flexibility Is supporting Mile High FI on your bucket list? If so, head on over to Buy Me A Coffee. Links Bill Perkins, Die With Zero Stanford Definition of Bucket List Business Insider Definition of Time Buckets Peter Attia, Outlive Leckerlee Cookies Oliver Burkeman, Four Thousand We...

2023-07-251h 13

Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.Show 2x Traffic in 3 Months and into MediaVine – DS455 – Melissa PalmerDoug catches up with Melissa! She bought a site and 2x’d the traffic, and got it back on Mediavine in just a few short months! She shares some thoughts on how to do it! Melisma Digital Multi Profit Site Open from Jul 17 – 21, 2023 Linkwhisper I’m an affiliate for the above, so if you sign up, I get a commission. Thanks! Motion Invest I’m an affiliate for the above, so if you sign up, I get a commission. Thanks! Niche Investor Select Doug Cunnington in the “How did you hear about us” drop-down. Or write in DOUG SHOW when fi...

2023-07-1744 min

Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.Show 2x Traffic in 3 Months and into MediaVine - DS455 - Melissa PalmerDoug catches up with Melissa! She bought a site and 2x'd the traffic, and got it back on Mediavine in just a few short months! She shares some thoughts on how to do it! Melisma Digital Multi Profit Site Open from Jul 17 - 21, 2023 Linkwhisper I'm an affiliate for the above, so if you sign up, I get a commission. Thanks! Motion Invest I'm an affiliate for the above, so if you sign up, I get a commission. Thanks! Niche Investor Select Doug Cunnington in the "How did you hear about us" drop-down. Or write in DOUG SHOW when filling out...

2023-07-1744 min

Mile High FI Podcast Doug the Stoic | MHFI 170Carl was harassed by a YouTube troll. Now, he wants to know how to deal with insults. Doug is immune from criticism, so Carl asked him about his stoic ways. Carl tells the story of the troll Does Doug consider himself to be stoic? You don’t matter The traffic situation that makes Doug mad Do you love Mile High FI? I hope so because we love you. We really do. Show us your love by supporting us: Buy Me A Coffee. Links Jocko podcast: Are the insults about you true? Mr. Money Mustache on...

2023-07-1158 min

Mile High FI Podcast Life Updates & Tech Adventures: Home Improvements, Travel Plans | MHFI 158Doug and Carl catch up. They chat about the following topics: Carl’s home improvement adventures Doug deletes a show Carl’s travel plans Doug gets into ChatGPT Being alone Links Support Mile High FI: Buy Me A Coffee Doug’s site - Check out the NEW Sleep Post. Carl’s blog: 1500 Days -- Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & more **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as...

2023-04-2541 min

Mile High FI Podcast Life Updates & Tech Adventures: Home Improvements, Travel Plans | MHFI 158Doug and Carl catch up. They chat about the following topics: Carl’s home improvement adventures Doug deletes a show Carl’s travel plans Doug gets into ChatGPT Being alone Links Support Mile High FI: Buy Me A Coffee Doug’s site – Check out the NEW Sleep Post. Carl’s blog: 1500 Days — Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & more **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won’t even make such a claim. You shou...

2023-04-2541 min

Mile High FI Podcast Life Updates & Tech Adventures: Home Improvements, Travel Plans | MHFI 158Doug and Carl catch up. They chat about the following topics: Carl’s home improvement adventures Doug deletes a show Carl’s travel plans Doug gets into ChatGPT Being alone Links Support Mile High FI: Buy Me A Coffee Doug’s site – Check out the NEW Sleep Post. Carl’s blog: 1500 Days — Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & more **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won’t even make such a claim. You shou...

2023-04-2541 min

Mile High FI Podcast Power of Memory Dividends: Carl's $10,000 Purchase You Won't Believe | MHFI 151Carl discusses his crazy $10,000 semi-spontaneous purchase. Buying a private concert with The Webb Brothers Memory dividends Mindy approves The Big Event Philosophical Musings What Doug thinks about all of this What would Doug spend $10,000 on? Stuff versus experiences Why your purchases may become irrelevant someday To budget or not to budget… Staying thoughtful about spending It’s cold in Colorado. The Mile High FI studio in Doug’s basement is even colder. Help keep the studio warm and get cool stuff: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/milehighfi EconoMe: Doug and Carl are going to EconoMe again and are planning a meetup. Get yo...

2023-03-0744 min

Mile High FI Podcast Power of Memory Dividends: Carl’s $10,000 Purchase You Won’t Believe | MHFI 151Carl discusses his crazy $10,000 semi-spontaneous purchase. Buying a private concert with The Webb Brothers Memory dividends Mindy approves The Big Event Philosophical Musings What Doug thinks about all of this What would Doug spend $10,000 on? Stuff versus experiences Why your purchases may become irrelevant someday To budget or not to budget… Staying thoughtful about spending It’s cold in Colorado. The Mile High FI studio in Doug’s basement is even colder. Help keep the studio warm and get cool stuff: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/milehighfi EconoMe: Doug and Carl are going to EconoM...

2023-03-0744 min

Mile High FI Podcast Mailbag | MHFI 150It’s another Mail Bag episode! Doug and Carl answer questions about Umbrella insurance policies Does the 4% Rule still apply in light of recent market declines? Is it OK to own a Tesla? (and why is the FI community so judgmental?) Coast FI Reader case study: I’m a late comer to the FI movement Send questions and comments for future Mail Bag episodes to doug@milehighfi.com or carl@milehighfi.com. If you’re reading this, you must love the show. If you love the show, support us. Hey, we’d do it for you! htt...

2023-02-281h 06

Mile High FI Podcast The Band is BACK Together! Random Show | MHFI 148After taking a break, Carl comes back to catch up with Doug. Here is what they talk about: Carl loses $2,000,000 (and is happy about it) Doug’s health issues Camp FI Southeast Carl’s 3-day fast No alcohol Meet Doug and Carl: EconoMe and NYC Do you love Mile High FI? Support us over at Buy Me A Coffee. Do you hate Mile High FI? Send us a large sum of money and we’ll quit! You win either way! EconoMe: Doug and Carl are going to EconoMe again and are planning a meetup. Get your ticket here and enter MILEHI...

2023-02-141h 03

Mile High FI Podcast What We Spend Money On Post Financial Independence | Mailbag | MHFI 140Doug and Carl answer questions from listeners. To submit your own question, send a note to Doug (doug@milehighfi.com) or Carl (carl@milehighfi.com). Rakesh asks about FI friends What do Carl and Doug spend money on now that they’ve surpassed their money goals Ashwini is unsure about his retirement Support Mile High FI!: If you enjoy our show (and we know you do), show us some love: Doug Cunnington + Carl Jensen Links The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement – Check out the Econome Conference – Save money using our coupon code MILEHIG...

2022-12-2729 min

Mile High FI Podcast What We Spend Money On Post Financial Independence | Mailbag | MHFI 140Doug and Carl answer questions from listeners. To submit your own question, send a note to Doug (doug@milehighfi.com) or Carl (carl@milehighfi.com). Rakesh asks about FI friends What do Carl and Doug spend money on now that they've surpassed their money goals Ashwini is unsure about his retirement Support Mile High FI!: If you enjoy our show (and we know you do), show us some love: Doug Cunnington + Carl Jensen Links The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement - Check out the Econome Conference - Save money using our coupon code MILEHIGHFI. Carl a...

2022-12-2729 min

Mile High FI Podcast Carl is Retiring, For Real & $300 Credit Card Reward | Grab Bag | MHFI 139Doug and Carl talk about crab bags, grab bags, and what’s been going on in their lives: Doug scores $300 from Chase Carl’s misadventures in rush-hour traffic Doug’s pursuit of happiness Carl’s house project Doug’s fancy dinner Carl’s upcoming retirement (for real this time) Links We recommend these books. Thomas DeLauer | Executive Body and Business Coach Rich living on less money – How to Money Support the show and get exclusive content. We use Buy Me a Coffee which is like Patreon. You can donate each month which helps a ton or make a one...

2022-12-2342 min

Mile High FI Podcast Decompressing After Early Retirement for Type-A | MHFI 138Doug and Carl talk to David Baughier, creator of Fiology. They discuss military life, slowing down after retirement, driving boats, and Carl’s lack of slowing down. Military Life, College, FIRE, Investments David’s military career Vanderbilt Real estate Discovering FIRE at Camp Mustache Exercise And Health David’s crazy diet Pull-ups Carl’s challenge to Doug Why social media sucks If you enjoy our show (and we know you do), show us some love: Doug Cunnington + Carl Jensen Links All You Need To Know for Financial Independence (FI) – Fi...

2022-12-201h 20

Mile High FI Podcast Decompressing After Early Retirement for Type-A | MHFI 138Doug and Carl talk to David Baughier, creator of Fiology. They discuss military life, slowing down after retirement, driving boats, and Carl's lack of slowing down. Military Life, College, FIRE, Investments David's military career Vanderbilt Real estate Discovering FIRE at Camp Mustache Exercise And Health David's crazy diet Pull-ups Carl's challenge to Doug Why social media sucks If you enjoy our show (and we know you do), show us some love: Doug Cunnington + Carl Jensen Links All You Need To Know for Financial Independence (FI) - Fiology EconoMe Conference - March 17th-19...

2022-12-201h 20

Mile High FI Podcast End of Year Moves | MHFI 137Doug and Carl talk about end of year financial moves. And favorite pies. Why you should review your investments and allocations Budgets and spending 401(k) and Roth IRA deadlines An important solo 401(k) IRS filing If you enjoy our show (and we know you do), show us some love: Doug Cunnington + Carl Jensen Links Brian Feroldi on Twitter Michael Kitces on BP Money – Check out the Econome Conference – Save money using our coupon code MILEHIGHFI. Carl and Doug will be there, so come and hang out. Join the M...

2022-12-1629 min

Mile High FI Podcast End of Year Moves | MHFI 137Doug and Carl talk about end of year financial moves. And favorite pies. Why you should review your investments and allocations Budgets and spending 401(k) and Roth IRA deadlines An important solo 401(k) IRS filing If you enjoy our show (and we know you do), show us some love: Doug Cunnington + Carl Jensen Links Brian Feroldi on Twitter Michael Kitces on BP Money - Check out the Econome Conference - Save money using our coupon code MILEHIGHFI. Carl and Doug will be there, so come and hang out. Join the Mile High FI C...

2022-12-1629 min

Mile High FI Podcast Taylor Swift, Self Publishing Books, Real Estate with Rachel Richards – Money Honey | MHFI 136Doug and Carl talk to Money Honey Rachel Richards about books, real estate, fitness, and Taylor Swift. Background How Rachel’s upbringing motivated her Reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad. In high school. University and first job Fitness The $2,000 bet Rachel’s routine Business Making $22,000 in a month from her book Why self-publishing was a great idea Running a boarding house Why you have to charge for a course Public speaking If you enjoy our show (and we know you do), show us some love: Doug Cunnington + Carl Jensen L...

2022-12-131h 18

Mile High FI Podcast Taylor Swift, Self Publishing Books, Real Estate with Rachel Richards - Money Honey | MHFI 136Doug and Carl talk to Money Honey Rachel Richards about books, real estate, fitness, and Taylor Swift. Background How Rachel's upbringing motivated her Reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad. In high school. University and first job Fitness The $2,000 bet Rachel's routine Business Making $22,000 in a month from her book Why self-publishing was a great idea Running a boarding house Why you have to charge for a course Public speaking If you enjoy our show (and we know you do), show us some love: Doug Cunnington + Carl Jensen Links Get Your Free...

2022-12-131h 18

Mile High FI Podcast How To Plan For/Survive A Downturn | MHFI 135Doug and Carl talk about FI, inflation, recessions, and Taylor Swift. Oof! How Carl screwed up during the Great Recession Plan for the storm before the storm! Cash hoard or cash whore? The dividends of living off dividends If you enjoy our show (and we know you do), show us some love: Doug Cunnington + Carl Jensen Links Brian Feroldi on Twitter Michael Kitces on Bigger Pockets Money – Check out the Econome Conference – Save money using our coupon code MILEHIGHFI. Carl and Doug will be there, so come and hang out.

2022-12-0928 min

Mile High FI Podcast How To Plan For/Survive A Downturn | MHFI 135Doug and Carl talk about FI, inflation, recessions, and Taylor Swift. Oof! How Carl screwed up during the Great Recession Plan for the storm before the storm! Cash hoard or cash whore? The dividends of living off dividends If you enjoy our show (and we know you do), show us some love: Doug Cunnington + Carl Jensen Links Brian Feroldi on Twitter Michael Kitces on Bigger Pockets Money - Check out the Econome Conference - Save money using our coupon code MILEHIGHFI. Carl and Doug will be there, so come and hang out. Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our...

2022-12-0928 min

Mile High FI Podcast Early Retirement in a Recession or When the Market Takes a DIVE | MHFI 133Doug and Carl talk about retiring in a bad time. AKA now. To keep working or quit… Cash, side hustles, dividends Sequence of returns If you enjoy our show (and we know you do), show us some love: Doug Cunnington + Carl Jensen Links JD Roth on Mile High FI: JD Roth of Get Rich Slowly | MHFI 127 1989: 1989 (Taylor Swift album) Go Curry Cracker and the case for 100% equities: The Path to 100% Equities – Go Curry Cracker! Michael Kitces on BP Money: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/money-351 Understanding Sequence Of Return Risk & Safe Withdrawal Rates ...

2022-12-0236 min

Mile High FI Podcast Early Retirement in a Recession or When the Market Takes a DIVE | MHFI 133Doug and Carl talk about retiring in a bad time. AKA now. To keep working or quit... Cash, side hustles, dividends Sequence of returns If you enjoy our show (and we know you do), show us some love: Doug Cunnington + Carl Jensen Links JD Roth on Mile High FI: JD Roth of Get Rich Slowly | MHFI 127 1989: 1989 (Taylor Swift album) Go Curry Cracker and the case for 100% equities: The Path to 100% Equities - Go Curry Cracker! Michael Kitces on BP Money: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/money-351 Understanding Sequence Of Return Risk & Safe Withdrawal Rates Che...

2022-12-0236 min

Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.Show Failure Stories Part 2 – Doug is a quitter DS393Doug talks about his failures, big and small. Even successful people make mistakes and sometimes quit?! Please Support the Sponsors for the Doug.Show. This episode is brought to you in part by Ezoic. Be sure to check out Leap to help your site load faster. Plus, you won’t have to worry about the Core Web Vitals. Also, check out: Mile High Fi Mile High Fi Store Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613

2022-09-2954 min

Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.Show Failure Stories Part 2 - Doug is a quitter DS393Doug talks about his failures, big and small. Even successful people make mistakes and sometimes quit?! Please Support the Sponsors for the Doug.Show. This episode is brought to you in part by Ezoic. Be sure to check out Leap to help your site load faster. Plus, you won't have to worry about the Core Web Vitals. Also, check out: Mile High Fi Mile High Fi Store Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613

2022-09-2954 min

Mile High FI Podcast DIY Stories: Doug isn't as lazy as he seems | MHFi 109We talk about some of our recent DIY projects, and Doug makes the case that he isn't as lazy as he might sometimes seem. Doug's Projects: Recharged Car AC Refrigerant Xeriscaping Carl's Projects: Too many to list ... rebuilding entire houses

2022-09-0921 min

Mile High FI Podcast DIY Stories: Doug isn’t as lazy as he seems | MHFi 109We talk about some of our recent DIY projects, and Doug makes the case that he isn’t as lazy as he might sometimes seem. Doug’s Projects: Recharged Car AC Refrigerant Xeriscaping Carl’s Projects: Too many to list … rebuilding entire houses - Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & more **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal...

2022-09-0921 min

Mile High FI Podcast Who Is Doug Cunnington? | MHFI 058Carl interviews Doug Cunnington. Brace yourselves, Carl probes deep! Young Doug Money – Money teachings & Biggest money mistake – Frugal? Professional – Lawn care business – University – Doug’s life now Deep thoughts – Finding beauty in daily existence – Inspiration – A perfect day ____ ____

2022-03-151h 48

Mile High FI Podcast Doug’s into crypto?! | MHFi 039Has Doug changed his mind on crypto? It’s complicated. Why Doug didn’t like crypto Doug’s change of heart Why Carl almost bought Bitcoin in 2012 Links #231 – Alex Gladstein: Bitcoin, Authoritarianism, and Human Rights | Lex Fridman Podcast TMBA422: Crypto: What’s It All About? – Tropical MBA Podcast Coinbase – Buy and Sell Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more with trust Understanding the Global Rise of Authoritarianism ____ ____

2022-01-0741 min

Mile High FI Podcast Year End Review | MHFi 036Doug and Carl talk about how 2021 went and their goals for 2022. They also talk about asparagus. Opening Carl comments on Doug’s new hoodie which makes him look exactly like Clifford the big red dog. Or should we say, Clifford the big red Doug. Mile High FI Did the podcast live up to expectations? Wait, what were the expectations? Doug and Carl talk about 2021 Doug worked less, abandoned a project, went to 3 personal finance events, and took off big chunks of time Carl worked way too much, stopped exercising, and pretty much sa...

2021-12-211h 16

Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.Show Content Teams and Freelancers – Morten Storgaard Interviews Doug – DS160Morten interviews Doug about affiliate marketing and outsourcing! Morten’s interview with Doug on YouTube Morten’s YouTube Channel Coaching with Rob Atkinson This episode is brought to you in part by Ezoic. Grammarly **I’m an affiliate so if you use my link I get a commission. Win-win! Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613

2020-07-0958 min

Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.Show Content Teams and Freelancers - Morten Storgaard Interviews Doug - DS160Morten interviews Doug about affiliate marketing and outsourcing! Morten's interview with Doug on YouTube Morten's YouTube Channel Coaching with Rob Atkinson This episode is brought to you in part by Ezoic. Grammarly **I'm an affiliate so if you use my link I get a commission. Win-win! Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613

2020-07-0958 min

Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.Show State of the Doug.Show Podcast – Episode 50!! – DS050Doug talks about the podcast, downloads, and why he likes NOT having much analytic data on podcasts compared to YouTube. Contact me. Ask Questions! Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show Leave a voicemail: (406) 813-0613

2019-06-2029 min

Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.Show Introducing The Doug Show (Trailer)Doug Cunnington finally started a podcast of his own — after threatening to publish the spoken word for years. He’ll talk about: Affiliate Marketing Entrepreneurship Productivity Stories and Adventures Beer And more… About Doug Cunnington I write about SEO, productivity, project management, and niche sites. My work has been featured all over the web, including Ahrefs, Empire Flippers, Niche Pursuits, Side Hustle Nation and more. I am an Internet Marketer and a Project Management Professional (PMP, certified in 2008 by the Project Management Institute). I started my digital career after experiencing great success...

2018-12-3100 min