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Monero Talk Monero’s Biggest Privacy Upgrade is Almost Here: Justin Berman on FCMP++ Stressnet Go Live! | EPI 382Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk, Justin Berman breaks down Monero’s upcoming FCMP++ upgrade and why it could be a major leap forward for on-chain privacy. The discussion explores how Full Chain Membership Proofs improve anonymity, the purpose of the newly launched stressnet, and the engineering challenges behind deploying advanced cryptography at scale. Justin explains why the upgrade matters for lo...

2026-05-092h 02

Democracy Paradox Sheri Berman Says the Democratic Recession Was Not a SurpriseIf democracy wants to regain the upper hand, it has to not only do a better job than the other guys, but in fact, a good job.Sheri BermanThis episode features a conversation with political scientist Sheri Berman on why today’s global "democratic recession" was actually predictable. Drawing from her deep historical research, Berman argues that every democratic wave eventually faces an "undertow," especially when the social and economic foundations of stability begin to fail. From the cautionary lessons of Weimar Germany to the modern rise of partisan "bubbles," this episode explores what we...

2026-04-2950 min

Monero Talk Exploring Monero’s Future with full time Dev Justin Berman. FCMP++ Integration and more. | EPI 337Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode Douglas Tuman interviews Justin Berman, a full-time Monero developer. Justin discusses his work on full-chain membership proofs++, which he's been developing for over six months. He explains that this upgrade, along with Carrot (being developed by Jeff Row), represents significant improvements to Monero's privacy and security features. Justin expresses optimism about implementing these changes before the end of 2025...

2025-01-211h 32

C4G Success Four Pillars of Health - With Justin Berman - Episode 19 In this episode of the Catalyst for Growth podcast, host John Kailunas engages with personal trainer Justin Berman to discuss the importance of personal training and health, especially as one ages. They explore the four pillars of fitness: nutrition, training, recovery, and consistency. Justin emphasizes the significance of tailored nutrition, the balance between weight training and cardio, the necessity of recovery, and the importance of patience in achieving fitness goals. The conversation also touches on the role of physical health in professional success and longevity. Podcast Closing

2025-01-0141 min

Platform Engineering Podcast Security and Scalability with Justin Berman from Thirty MadisonIn this episode of the Platform Engineering Podcast, Cory O'Daniel sits down with Justin Berman, Vice President of Platform Engineering and Chief Information Security Officer at Thirty Madison. Justin shares his journey from software engineering to security leadership, discusses the challenges of building secure and scalable platforms, and offers insights into the future of platform engineering and security integration.Guest: Justin Berman, VP of Platform Engineering and Chief Information Security Officer at Thirty MadisonJustin Berman is the VP of Platform Engineering and Chief Information Security Officer at Thirty Madison. Prior he was Head of S...

2024-10-1759 min

MoneroKon Podcast Justin Berman - Monero Light Wallets： Today and in the FutureJustin Berman discusses current light wallet functions and security and proposed future light wallets.

2024-07-2827 min

SPYCRAFT 101 136. A Vietnamese Agent Hidden for 20 Years with Dr. Larry BermanToday Justin talks with Dr. Larry Berman. Larry is a professor emeritus at the University of California, Davis. He has published four books dealing with the history of America's involvement in the Vietnam War. His work has also been featured on C-SPAN, The History Channel, and Vietnam: A Television History. Today Larry discusses the incredible double life of Phạm Xuân Ẩn, Time Magazine reporter and Vietnamese communist agent. It's the story of a spy in South Vietnam who went undiscovered for 20 years, even as he worked his way into the highest levels of the South Vietnamese government, the int...

2024-02-261h 10

Fit Rich Life Upgrades 2.0: Fitness, Money & Life w/ Cody Berman & James Lowery | Episode 53Are you chasing happiness, or are you chasing meaning? This week, Justin brings Cody Berman and James Lowery back to the show for their second appearance to discuss their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual upgrades over the last few months. This conversation provides insights into how Cody, James, and Justin have designed their own paths toward success while maintaining balance in their lives and finding their why, which is essential for personal growth. Tune in now! Connect with Cody at Gold City Ventures & Instagram, • Listen to Cody’s first appearance on the Fit Rich L...

2023-06-132h 03

The Crypto Show Monero Developer Justin Berman Monerotopia 2023At Monerotopia I caught up with one of the newest additions of the Monero development team Justin Berman. Justin chats about his role with Monero and Seraphis as he understands it.

2023-05-2512 min

Tabletop and Beyond EPISODE 100: HOBBY CORNER WITH JOSH BERMAN IIJustin and Jason are joined by Josh Berman, best known as Quarterpaint on the interwebs. Josh is a professional painter but didn't start that way, and he lets us in on how he came to turn his hobby into a full-time gig. We also review some of his work and get some great insight into his artistic processes. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:10 - Geek Week 00:16:50 - Geek News 00:26:50 - Main Topic - Quarterpaint To follow Quarterpaint, check him out at https://www.instagram.com/quarterpaint/ You can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9y For our Patreon, check...

2023-02-061h 50

Monero Talk Upgrading Monero with Dev Justin BermanTODAY'S 🎙SHOW: Douglas Tuman interviews Justin Berman, a software developer working on Monero full-time, who provides eloquent insights into latest technical developments. The two discuss the recent hardfork, Justin's contributions to Monero, his past involvement with Haveno and current take on the protocol, how to start working with Monero, the implementation of Seraphis/Jamtis, upcoming improvements, the power of open source projects, inflation bugs, whether or not Elon and Kanye will transact in Monero & much more! If you enjoyed the show & would like to support us, a donation of any size would be greatly appreciated and...

2022-12-031h 41

NFT Heat #80: NFT Heat featuring Jacob Berman, web3 guru and founder of Rising TideThis week they speak to Jacob Berman web3 guru and founder of Rising Tide with over 10+ years in the Entertainment & Tech space (Meta, ViacomCBS, etc.) working with some of the biggest brands in the world such as Live Nation, Disney, and the NBA. He's helped the Instagram go-to-market team roll-out the new Digital Collectibles product (NFTs on IG). Additionally, through his company Rising Tide, he's helped launch various NFT related projects off the ground including communities like ChillRX and EQ Keys, marketplaces like Tixologi, and more.

2022-11-1723 min

The VITALIZE Podcast: Venture Capital | Startups | Angel Investing Growing Organically via Twitter, Building Remote-First Company Culture, and Taking on Legacy Brands, with Vowel’s CEO and Co-Founder Andrew BermanJustin Gordon (@justingordon212) talks with Andrew Berman (@berman66), Co-Founder and CEO of Vowel, the world's first complete meeting solution designed to make every meeting more inclusive and worthwhile – before, during, and after. Vowel is a collaboration platform that makes meetings searchable, shareable centers of knowledge for your business. By redefining what data capture is capable of, they are optimizing the potential of every team.They are a remote-first company whose 20+ employees span four continents. Their team is made up of engineers, designers, inventors, entrepreneurs and security experts – from leading organizations like Google, Bridgewater, Nanit, Airbnb, Casper, Recombine and...

2022-11-1142 min

Just Go Grind #347: Andrew Berman of Vowel, on Growing Organically via Twitter, Building Remote-First Company Culture, and Taking on Legacy BrandsAndrew Berman is the Co-Founder and CEO of Vowel, the world's first complete meeting solution designed to make every meeting more inclusive and worthwhile – before, during, and after. Vowel is a collaboration platform that makes meetings searchable, shareable centers of knowledge for your business. By redefining what data capture is capable of, they are optimizing the potential of every team. They are a remote-first company whose 20+ employees span four continents. Their team is made up of engineers, designers, inventors, entrepreneurs and security experts – from leading organizations like Google, Bridgewater, Nanit, Airbnb, Casper, Recombine and others. They're building both...

2022-11-1042 min

The Thread Podcast Applying behavioral science to your venture with Kristen Berman, CEO & Co founder of Irrational LabsKristen Berman, Co founder of Irrational Labs joins the show to talk about:- When companies should look to behavioral science to help answer critical questions about their businesses.- Practical examples and applications of behavioral science that founders can use to drive better outcomes for their startups.- The three B model of behavioral change and the irony and importance of adding friction to drive better results around onboarding and sign-up flows. - The importance of asking for help when making friends.

2022-09-3021 min

Coffee and Questions - Instagram, Realtors, Loan Officers Episode 26: Warm Referrals with Instagram and The Upstream Model w/Justin StoddartWhat if you could turn a small database of upstream partners into a LARGE number of referrals? It is important to know that the doorway in which you walk into someone life is huge and being able to find the right WHO that can get you to YOUR who is a lot better of a path than playing in the completive downstream space. In this episode, I get to speak to Justin Stoddart, Founder of Think Bigger Real Estate, Host of the Think Bigger Real Estate Podcast, and author of the best-selling book, The Upstream Model. We c...

2022-08-1938 min

Nerve Ascending Podcast Tosh BermanTosh Berman is the author of the wonderful memoir TOSH : Growing Up in Wallace Berman's World. Tosh is the son of Shirley and Wallace Berman, central figures of the underground Beat-era art scene in Los Angeles from the 1950s thru 1970s. Wallace was a well-respected experimental artist whose friends included many famous artists, musicians, actors and poets of that time including Allen Ginsberg, the Rolling Stones, Dennis Hopper, Ramblin'Jack Elliot, Dean Stockwell and the list goes on. So young Tosh grew up around all these famous characters of the LA arts scene and his book shows that world thru the...

2022-07-132h 49

Fit Rich Life Cody Berman: A Self-Made Millionaire by Age 25 Shares His Wealth-Building Strategies | Episode 4What would life be like if you had enough passive income for you to live on without trading any of your time for money in return? What if you no longer have to work for your money, but instead your money is always working for you? What would you do with your time? A life like that would likely be pretty awesome, right?! So what does it take to get there? In this episode, Cody Berman, an Entrepreneur, Real Estate Investor, Podcaster & Millionaire (by age 25) shares his path to Financial Freedom at such a young age. We also talk...

2022-06-211h 43

The FI Show How to Level Up in Your CareerIn this episode, Cody interviews Justin on how he has navigated corporate moves both internally and externally.We'll talk about how you can find those better opportunities from an inbound and outbound method. These can be within your current company or swapping companies altogether.A big piece of this is filtering and comparing opportunities. In many jobs, the compensation isn't just one simple number. You need to think about base pay, variable, equity, 401k, health insurance, etc, etc.No need to worry though, the guys break this all down in a very simple...

2022-04-2633 min

The FI Show How Far We've ComeIn this episode, Justin & Cody take a look back on what all has changed in their lives since the show started back in October 2018.It's hard to believe that the show has been going for so long but there's no sign of slowing down.In 2018:Justin was still in the Air ForceCody was working a corporate finance gigJustin planned to work until age 43Cody thought he'd keep climbing the ladderObviously, Justin and Cody are no fortune-tellers...Fast-forward to today and Cody has built an insanely profitable online presence, Justin made...

2022-03-1550 min

Think Bigger Real Estate Instagram Power Method | Michelle BermanIt's no mystery that Instagram is a powerful tool for real estate agents. Yet, you and I both know that we don't use it to its full capacity. That's exactly why I'm bringing Michelle to the table to explain her Instagram Power Method, a way to upgrade and streamline your IG game.Links:Full episode with video, audio, timestamps and full transcription—Explore past episodes: justinstoddart.com/podcastDownload my international best-selling book, The Upstream Model, here: justinstoddart.com/freebookIf you enj...

2022-02-0934 min

The FI Show Should You Be Worried About Inflation? Maybe NotIn this episode, Justin and Cody give their take on inflation.If you've been on social media or watched the news recently, you might have seen the 6.2% inflation rate over the past year.Everyone in this space loves formulas and hard math, but we'll tell you why patience and flexibility might be even more powerful tools.Here are a few examples of the inflation we're seeing if you hadn't heard:Bacon -> up 20%Used cars -> up 26%Gasoline -> up 49%Beef -> up 20%Don't get too frightened though, we have the...

2021-11-1631 min

The FI Show How to Travel Cheap Like a ProIn this episode, Cody & Justin spill the beans on all the tips, tricks, and hacks they use to travel the world for a fraction of the cost.Of course, you'll hear about credit card hacks, but it doesn't stop there.Where to stay, how to decide, when to leave, how to pay... it's all covered in this episode.Take a listen and let us know if you've discovered a travel hack that we missed or let us know the one you're most excited to try.Links From the EpisodeScotts...

2021-10-2636 min

The FI Show The Multiple Paths to Early Retirement and Passive Income | Earn & InvestThis week, we're re-airing an episode from the Earn & Invest podcast where Cody & Justin were interviewed along with Rachel Richards.Doc G delves into how passive income has evolved in this post-COVID era in addition to examining the many different paths to financial independence.Tune in to hear our thoughts and experiences in the current economic environment and how it's affected our financial situations.Enjoy!Links from the EpisodeEarn and Invest PodcastMoney Honey RachelSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fi-show/donations

2021-10-191h 00

CISO to CISO Cybersecurity Talk Episode 19 - Justin Berman, CISO of Thirty MadisonJustin Berman, CISO of Thirty Madison, and Michael Coates, CEO and Co-Founder of Altitude Networks, discuss the unique challenges CISO’s face, as well as the security demands of taking a startup to the next level.

2021-10-0551 min

The FI Show New Purchases, Business Goals, and FinCon 2021In this episode, The FI Show Guys reflect on FinCon 2021 along with some big personal updates.We've been going to FinCon for over 4 years now and we love it. It's the one time of year we get to hang out with all of our favorite personal finance people in real life!It's also super motivating seeing other peoples' success and figuring out how to implement their strategies into our own lives and businesses.For our personal updates, we talk about:How Justin made $1,675 through just the transaction of his houseHow Cody is...

2021-09-2831 min

The FI Show Mega Backdoor Roth & Solo 401k ExplainedIn this episode, the FI Show Guys give you a step-by-step guide to utilizing the Mega Backdoor Roth and Solo 401k.That means instead of limiting yourself to $19.5k into your 401k, you'll be looking at $58k. And that's true whether you work for a company (Mega Backdoor) or run your own business (Solo 401k).In this episode, you'll learn:The three contribution buckets (pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax)How to calculate your contribution limitsCombining company contributions with self-employment contributions (for all you side hustlers)And where you can invest those 401k fundsWe...

2021-08-2436 min

PRIME PEOPLE: The Strategies Behind Extraordinary Success How to Generate Leads from Instagram with: Michelle BermanMichelle nationally sought-after Instagram Coach, speaker, author and course creator throughout the U.S.A., whose sole purpose is to help you level up out of all those Instagram 101 courses and into one that will help you truly create content that speaks directly to your ideal client. Michelle generates leads that are on FIRE for you, no selling required and provides strategies for your business.How can Michelle bring you VALUE?Through the power of client attraction marketing, understanding and deep diving into the psychology of your ideal client, and spending intentional time developing a specific...

2021-08-1657 min

The FI Show Resiliency, Networking, and Creating Your Own Path - July 2021 RoundupIn this roundup episode, the FI Show Guys talk about resiliency, creating your own unique path, and the power of networking.Our last three guests -- Allegra Paris, Jennifer Magley, and Ryan Helms -- all taught us that success doesn't happen overnight. It's through repeated hard work, embracing and learning from failure, and bringing the right people into your inner circle.Want to hear how Cody and Justin have witnessed similar experiences in their own lives? Then this episode is for you!We hope you take this episode and think about how you...

2021-07-2727 min

The FI Show Real Estate Roundup | Our Experiences with Real Estate InvestingToday's episode features your hosts Justin and Cody discussing Real Estate.They both had no idea how real estate was an investment because their parents lived in the same homes their entire life. It wasn't an investment, it was just home.Fast forward and Cody starts finding profitable properties in Connecticut after he extends his sights past his home state of Massachusetts. Then Justin gets into the game through REITs and a syndication.Real estate investing can be extremely powerful due to its leverage...

2021-06-0235 min

The FI Show Transparency, Balance, and Telling Your StoryToday's episode features your hosts Justin and Cody discussing authenticity and work-life balance.Both Cody and Justin are very open about their finances and love sharing both their failures and successes. Why? Because real stories give real inspiration. This is a crazy journey to suggest so having real data to back it up helps give confidence.The more authentic voices out there, the higher the chances are that someone can find a story they relate with.The episode is rounded out with a discussion on work-life balance. At the end of the day...

2021-04-2723 min

The FI Show Should You Follow Your Passion?Today's episode features your hosts Justin and Cody discussing the art of following your passion.Justin still works a more typical corporate job while Cody took to entrepreneurship almost immediately. When you're faced with the decision of which way to go, what do you do?In this episode, you'll hear the hosts talk about their personal views on the situation as well as tips to help make you successful regardless of which path you choose.Don't sit and suffer a miserable job you hate, but don't YOLO and quit a job en route...

2021-03-3034 min

The FI Show Early Lessons in Personal FinanceToday's episode features the hosts (Justin & Cody) who share their early lessons in personal finance.How did two guys from completely different backgrounds both get so inspired to retire early? Who influenced them?Stop by and listen to some quirky stories of how they came to be passionate about personal finance and some tips for how you can inspire others around you.Share this episode with those friends who just need a little boost, but for now, sit back and take a listen.Links From the EpisodeJustin's Blog...

2021-03-1043 min

The FI Show Mindset and Financial IndependenceToday's episode is another one led by your awesome Co-hosts (Justin & Cody).The topic today is all about the mental part of our journeys to financial independence. Good and Bad.Depression, joy, grit, relaxing, purpose, people...this episode has it all.So take a moment and hear from the FI Guys as they open up the curtain on mental hurdles they've faced and the strategies they've used to overcome them.Highlights From the EpisodeRealizing it's not about the moneyFinding your tribeWorking too hardComparison: the thief of joyFinding purposeGiving back...

2021-02-1629 min

The FI Show Geoarbitrage Case Studies | Diving into the Numbers with Cody & JustinToday's episode rounds out our series on utilizing your location as a tool to financial independence and is led by just thew of us hosts.You may hear this idea called geo-arbitrage. We wanted to pick two locations where we would actually like to take a test run of financial independence in a foreign country.Cody picked Santiago, Chile and Justin picked Porto, Portugal.This episode covers an honest and holistic look at what it would cost for a couple to live in these countries while still really exploring and enjoying them.

2021-01-2633 min

The FI Show Healthcare 2020 Roundup | Listener Q&A and Personal ExperienceToday's episode features your two podcast hosts, Justin & Cody.The cover guest questions on topics like medical bill negotiations, pricing, plan types, coverage when traveling, and more.They also let listeners in on exactly how they get their coverage now, and for Justin, how he plans to manage this once he no longer has that W-2 job.This topic is crucial for everyone listening so don't miss this one.Links From the Episodehttps://uncoveredhc.com/blog/the-top-healthcare-transparency-sites-2019/https://www.icd10data.com/ICD10CM/Codesehealthinsurance.comhealthcare.govhttps://uncoveredhc.com...

2020-10-2131 min

The FI Show Shopping for Healthcare (The Right Way) | Scott HeiserToday's episode features the healthcare expert Scott Heiser who authored Healthcare is Making Me Sick.Scott is leading the charge on making healthcare understandable for all.He covers how new transparency data tools are empowering us as healthcare consumers and how best to handle your medical bills.This topic is crucial for everyone listening so don't miss this one.SummaryScott shares transparency data tools and how they're changing healthcare shoppingMedical tourism is possible even within the United StatesYou haggle for a used car, why not the payment on a...

2020-10-1347 min

The FI Show 100 Life Updates and The FI Show EvolutionToday's episode features your very own hosts Justin from Saving-Sherpa and Cody from Fly to FI.We just wanted to celebrate our 100th episode!Both of us give you a rundown on all the big life events that have taken place this year.Cody bought three investment properties and Justin hit FI at age 30!There's so much more so you won't want to miss this one.Episode SummaryWhat You Can Expect To HearJustin hits FICody buys 3 propertiesCody goes VeganJustin sells his vanJustin moves to...

2020-09-2949 min

Tabletop and Beyond Episode 22: Hobby Corner Featuring Josh BermanJustin and Jason sit down with artist Josh Berman, AKA Quarterpaint, to discuss his perspective on hobbying within the gaming community. After you listen to the episode, check out Josh's' Instagram and YouTube pages: IG: https://instagram.com/quarterpaint?igshid=5p2ccuqtnkdu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBj1W0YnI37E6cJJzHLs76g

2020-08-061h 12

Think Bigger Real Estate Instagram for Real Estate Agents | Michelle BermanDo real estate agents actually get business from Instagram or is it just a distraction from real work? If you’ve ever sputtered in your Instagram efforts, or not seen any direct results, you’ve likely had that thought. The reality is that anything that we do inconsistently or without using proper methods will offer us lackluster results. Enter top Instagram coach, Michelle Berman, offering an easy to understand philosophy and framework and it now becomes much easier to show up on Instagram consistently and effectively. Michelle and I discus...

2020-08-0542 min

CISO Talk Ep. 69 - Justin Berman, Head of Security at DropboxJustin Berman, Head Of Security at Dropbox invited us to the "2pac room" at Dropbox's HQ during our visit to RSA to discuss a new approach to Cyber awareness, how he approaches his first 100 days as a CISO and a lot moreThank you to today’s sponsors: Unbound: https://bit.ly/get-unbound-newSynack: https://bit.ly/get-synackSynopsys: https://bit.ly/synopsys-fixed Subscribe at jamesazar.substack.com

2020-03-0740 min

The FI Show Setting Your Financial Goals for 2020In today's episode, you'll hear from just your Hosts! That's right, no guests today, but plenty of voices will be heard.This episode is covering the 2020 goals we sourced from our Community Facebook Page.In today's episode, the guys share with you the powerful goals The FI Show group set for 2020.As always the Community Facebook Page has set the bar high and brought us some impressive ambitions that we can't wait to follow and help motivate!As always the hosts will also be transparent with their financial goals for 2020.

2020-02-2531 min

The FI Show Discovering the FI Community | Camp FI Southeast 2020Today's episode was recorded live at Camp FI down near Gainesville, Florida.Camp FI is a retreat of 40-60 people at locations across the country filled with people chasing FI and supporting fellow members of the community.This episode highlights people who were convinced to come to CampFI without any background to the FI/RE movement.Two other interviews include a graduate student studying the FI/RE movement and the camp's creator, Stephen.Stephen talks about the origins and future of this camp and the motivations to keep this community growing.

2020-01-2133 min

The FI Show What Did You Accomplish in 2019?In today's episode, you'll hear from just your Hosts! That's right, no guests today, but plenty of voices will be heard.This episode is covering some of the activity that's been going on in our Community Facebook PageIn today's episode, the guys share with you the powerful accomplishments The FI Show group is achieving.Also if you join the Community Facebook Page, we're starting a new thread for 2020 goals. Comment with your goals and we'll feature you on an episode coming out later as well as check-in and keep you accountable!

2020-01-0736 min

The FI Show 10 Money Tips for 2019In today's episode, you'll hear from just your Hosts! That's right no guests to save the day.As a reminder, Justin chronicles his life at Saving-Sherpa.com and Cody writes at FlytoFI.comIn today's episode, the guys tackle 10 financial tips they always hear and give their take on what's true.Hopefully, you enjoy this special episode!Listen, learn, and let us know what you think.Episode SummaryCredit Card BalancesWe discuss why you should ALWAYS be using a credit cardThe need...

2019-12-2438 min

The FI Show Financial Independence Optional Retirement | Lisa from Mad Money MonsterIn today's episode, you'll hear from Lisa who writes over at Mad Money Monster.She started off life poor, had a bad first relationship, then discovered Financial Independence.Lisa was in her 30s and went in full force cutting out all her expenses.It turned out to be too harsh and she shifted her mindset to FI/OR.This is Financial Independence / Optional Retirement and she breaks that down for us.Listen and learn all about side hustles and let us know what you think.

2019-12-0333 min

The FI Show Blackjack Your Way to Financial Independence | Colin Jones from Blackjack ApprenticeshipIn today's episode, you'll hear how to get to financial independence via Blackjack (wait, what?).Yep, that's right. Cody and Justin are joined by Colin Jones from Blackjack Apprenticeship.Colin got an education in mathematics and started out as a teacher.A buddy introduced him to card counting and changed his financial path forever.He turned a couple thousand dollars he and his wife had saved and tried his hand at the card tables. That small amount of seed money would lead to millions in earnings, a team of prolific card...

2019-10-0842 min

The FI Show From Family Bankruptcy to Multiple Income Streams | Ben Le FortIn today's episode, Cody and Justin are joined by Ben Le Fort.Ben is Canadian and has an awesome back story.His parents were financially unstable even to the point of needing Ben to help with the mortgage as a teenager and bankruptcy.Ben would go on to turn things around and is now on the financial fast track. He and his wife now own two properties and are saving aggressively towards retirement.Fun note, one of those properties is actually the home that his parents now live in....

2019-10-0139 min

The FI Show Entrepreneurship Unveiled | Taylor Offer from FEAT SocksIn today's episode, Cody and Justin are joined by Taylor Offer from FEAT Socks.This 26-year-old has been making millions since he was 22 from selling socks.Yes, you heard us right...Socks. But FEAT Socks aren't your average socks and Taylor isn't your average entrepreneur.Taylor gave up a prestigious investment banking internship to follow his dreams and create a business.There was failure and even an unhealthy amount of success. Today Taylor has streamlined business and his life and ready to show you how.Listen and read below...

2019-09-2445 min

The FI Show Earning Over $350K on Fiverr (per year) | Alex FasuloIn today's episode, Cody and Justin are joined by Alex Fasulo who is the queen of Fiverr.This 26 year old makes insane money as a copywriter all online.Alex came from a family of entrepreneurs but sought a job in politics or law.After graduation, she found herself in a job she hated and quit soon after. Alex turned to a little site called Fiverr to start trying to earn money online.Fast forward a while and she'd become a Fiverr pro who travels the world and makes over $350k per...

2019-09-1050 min

The FI Show The Low Income Path to FI | Chad MethnerIn today's episode, Cody and Justin are joined by Chad Methner from Little Brother Life Coach.Chad really wants to encourage people how to reach FI even if they're nowhere near a six-figure salary.We discuss his battles during the recession, finding himself in a job he hated, and how he came through it all. You'll catch Chad now helping others through coaching and setting up local meetups.It's a unique angle so go listen and follow along with the summary below and make sure to check out the links at the bottom...

2019-09-0332 min

The FI Show Traveling the World Indefinitely | Kristy & Bryce from Millennial RevolutionIn today's episode, Cody and Justin are joined by the incredible duo of Kristy and Bryce from Millennial Revolution.Their story is so inspiring. They start at the most traditional lifestyle route of a professional career and seeking homeownership. Then one day they realize the housing costs are simply out of control and they'd rather retire instead.Three years later they quit their jobs and have been traveling year-round since then. They're keeping busy though with projects like their new book Quit Like a Millionaire.This will certainly be one of the most...

2019-08-2759 min

The FI Show Financial Independence in the Military | Military DollarIn today's episode, Cody and Justin are joined by the magnificent Military Dollar.Justin really had a blast getting to vent the military money misunderstandings with someone who could relate.Everything gets covered here. Military housing, insurance, investing and of course retirement.Listen and follow along with the summary below and make sure to check out the links at the bottom of the page.Episode SummaryWhen she was in college she didn't have a lot of moneyHer parents were also draining on her finances some in...

2019-08-2055 min

The FI Show Engineering Your Early Retirement | Kim from The Frugal EngineersIn today's episode, Cody and Justin are joined by Kim from The Frugal Engineers.Kim started nowhere near engineering and with no financial goals.A math professor and an intro to Dave Ramsey would turn her life and career choice completely around.Kim would eventually build a side hustle that would become her full-time job.That side hustle brought in more money than she ever made in traditional employment, allowed her to stay at home with her child, and even let her husband reduce to part-time work.Now both...

2019-08-1353 min

The FI Show Spending Money Where it Matters | Chris MamulaIn today's episode, Cody and Justin are joined by Chris Mamula who is about to release his new Choose FI book.Chris has a great and relatable story that we really think everyone could follow.His story was also met with a lot of the same mental struggles we all face on this journey.Chris and his family are now financially independent in Utah.Listen and follow along with the summary below and make sure to check out the links at the bottom of the page....

2019-08-0648 min

The FI Show Achieving Early Retirement through Airbnb | Zeona McIntyreIn today's episode, Cody and Justin are joined by Zeona McIntyre who is an absolute boss with Air BnB rentals.Her story starts by getting a degree she'd never use and $50k in student debt.Fast forward to 2011 and a roommates exit opened her eyes to the possibility of Air BnB.Today she owns six homes and manages over 20 more that are all making huge profits on Air BnB.Listen and follow along with the summary below and make sure to check out the links at the bottom of the page.

2019-07-3049 min

The FI Show Managing Monthly Expenses with Cody & JustinIn today's episode, Cody and Justin take you on a behind the scenes tour of their monthly budgets.For some context, Cody is 23 and moving to Boston in September and Justin is 29 living in Boston with his girlfriend. Neither of them has kids.It's also important to note that despite their low monthly expenses, Justin and Cody do not feel deprived whatsoever. They're both enjoying life to the fullest.Ready to nerd out on some numbers? Let's dive in.HousingJustin - Currently paying $837 per person...

2019-07-2328 min

The FI Show Becoming a Financial Grownup | Bobbi RebellIn today’s episode, Cody and Justin are joined by Bobbi Rebell from the Financial Grownup Podcast and author of How to Be a Financial Grownup.She has a really interesting beginning from the ground floor and working her way up to multiple large media outlets and building a career on camera.Bobbi eventually saw an opportunity to step away and become her own boss which would end up being both a great financial choice and a great choice for her family.Come listen to where she finds her inspiration and the tangible steps...

2019-07-1649 min

The FI Show The Dreamer's Path to FI | Diego CorzoIn today's episode, Cody and Justin are joined by Diego Corzo from House Hacking Club.His story is incredible and highlights why so many view America as the land of opportunity.Diego didn't even know he was undocumented until he attempts to get a drivers license. He faced a ton of obstacles but never stopped trying.Some luck and hard work meant he ended up qualifying for the Defense Action on Childhood Arrivals and DREAMER acts.Now Diego is living a successful life, spreading his story through places like TED talks...

2019-07-0945 min

The FI Show The Best Flippin' Path to FI | Rob & Melissa from Flea Market FlipperIn today's episode, Cody and Justin are joined by Rob and Melissa from Flea Market Flipper.You can just hear the passion jumping out of their voices and it's easy to see why when they show how they make $100k+ working only 25-30 hours a week flipping items.Throw away assumptions like long hours spent shipping or fixing junk just to make $5. This is a truly impressive system they've built.They also love educating and are offering all the FI Show listeners a free guide to selling on eBay!So go t...

2019-07-0244 min

The FI Show Is Side Hustling Right for You? (+Sneak Peek into Side Hustle Courses)In today’s episode, Cody and Justin are joined by a third co-host! J from FIRE Drill Podcast / Millennial Boss.The three discuss their experiences with side hustling and also talk about the new Side Hustle Courses that Cody and Julie (J) are launching.There are also testimonials from several side hustlers who just recently took the course and are starting to earn real money online.Whether you want to become a digital nomad, build an online empire, or just earn some additional income outside of your day job, we've got you covered....

2019-06-2549 min

The FI Show From Zero to FI in Less Than 2 Years | James and Emily from Rethink the Rat RaceIn today's episode, Cody and Justin are joined by James and Emily who own one of the quickest journeys to financial independence you'll ever find.Living in Huntsville, Alabama they find themselves in one of the best real estate markets in the country for rental properties. They took that opportunity and ran with it.In 2017 they bought their first rental property and two years later they hit their 11th property and are now ready to retire this summer!Cody and Justin are both great friends with this duo and this is definitely a c...

2019-06-1849 min

The FI Show Everything You Need to Know About Insurance | Sa El from Simply InsuranceIn today's episode, Cody and Justin are joined by the insurance guru from Simply Insurance, Sa El.Sa El got started after a tragedy in the family and is now trying to make sure that never has to happen to anyone else.In this episode, we cover every type of personal insurance: Health, Life, Renters, etcYou won't want to miss this episode so go take a listen, leave that 5-star review and give us some feedback!Episode SummaryHis journey went towards insurance because at age 20...

2019-06-1155 min

The FI Show $500 Million in Student Loans | Travis Hornsby from Student Loan PlannerIn today's episode, Cody and Justin are joined by Justin's old FinCon roomie, Travis from Student Loan Planner.Travis tried his hand with Ph.D. education...hated itThen he tried selling bonds at investing giant Vanguard...yep hated that tooSo he got serious about his money and saved up a low six-figure cushion to travel the world. So how does a nomad create a business that has now consulted on over $500M in student loan debt? Well to win his wife's hand in marriage obviously.You won't want to...

2019-06-0453 min

The FI Show Building and Selling Online Businesses | Marc from Vital DollarIn today's episode, Cody and Justin are joined by Marc from Vital Dollar. Marc's story is so impressive with being able to walk away from his job after just 18 months of blogging.Even more impressive is the fact that he's shown the ability to repeatedly create, grow, and sell his blogs which have amassed over $1 Million in total revenue.So listen up and learn how to grow and monetize your digital efforts and hear what it's like to sell a website for over $500k!After you listen be sure to let us know...

2019-05-2142 min

The Financial Independence Show How to Raise a Financially Smart Kid | Mother’s Day Special with Ruth Berman (Cody’s Mom)In today’s episode, Cody and Justin are joined by Cody’s very own mom Ruth Berman! We wanted to do something special for Mother’s Day this year and we think this interview hits the mark regardless of the holiday. We cover her origins and the unique jobs she and her own parents had. Then, we spend a good bit of time discussing how to raise children in a matter that makes them both savvy and comfortable with money. We think there’s a ton of great nuggets in there for parents. Finally, we discuss...

2019-05-1432 min

The FI Show How to Raise a Financially Smart Kid | Mother's Day Special with Ruth Berman (Cody's Mom)In today's episode, Cody and Justin are joined by Cody's very own mom Ruth Berman! We wanted to do something special for Mother's Day this year and we think this interview hits the mark regardless of the holiday.We cover her origins and the unique jobs she and her own parents had. Then, we spend a good bit of time discussing how to raise children in a matter that makes them both savvy and comfortable with money. We think there's a ton of great nuggets in there for parents.Finally, we discuss some of the...

2019-05-1432 min

The FI Show A High School Band Teacher Turned Six-Figure Online Entrepreneur | Bobby Hoyt from Millennial Money ManIn today's episode, Cody and Justin are joined by Bobby from Millennial Money Man. Bobby started off as a music teacher but today is changing lives with his wildly popular Facebook Ads course that the FI Show guys have seen change lives first hand.In that course Bobby teaches people how to contract yourself out to businesses and run their Facebook marketing. We're talking $1k+ per month of income with Bobby's first job himself bringing in $3k per month. Somewhere in between teaching band and teaching ads, he realized he had to be his own boss.

2019-05-0749 min

The FI Show A Former Retail Store Manager and Serial Entrepreneur's Path to FI | Robert from the College InvestorIn today's episode, Cody and Justin are joined by Robert from The College Investor. Robert has been sharpening his money making skills since elementary school and hasn't let up one bit.Robert used his career at Target as the foundation of his financial journey but always looked to expand his income streams through investing and side hustles. At a point he realized how much bad advice there was out there for young people looking to build wealth especially around debt pay off and investing so he started his own blog to help out.Now go t...

2019-04-3053 min

The FI Show Professional Tennis Player Turned Real Estate Addict | Sunitha RaoIn today's episode, Cody and Justin are joined by Suni. Suni lives in the Boston area and has an amazing story.She became a professional tennis player at age 14 after coming from some very humble beginnings with immigrant parents. That career lasted nine years with some very interesting financial and personal implications. Then she found herself 23 with no real savings and way behind on the educational curve.Don't worry this story has a happy ending and a surprise twist that lands us in the remote real estate discussion.Now it's time to go t...

2019-04-2343 min

The FI Show How to Get Your Spouse on Board with FI | Andy Hill from Marriage, Kids, and MoneyOn today's episode, Cody and Justin are joined by Andy from Marriage Kids and Money. He tells us his relatable yet inspiring story of living a life with far too much spending brought on by lifestyle creep.Lifestyle creep is when you get used to a certain way of living but then as you make more money you increase that style of living little by little until it becomes unsustainable or at least larger than you intended. Andy and his wife were spending every bit of their salaries which totaled over $100k. Reality struck when she became...

2019-04-1646 min

The FI Show Launching Out of Debt With a Facebook Ads Business | Monica LouieOn today's episode, Cody and Justin are joined by Monica from MonicaLouie.com. She tells us her inspiring story of tackling debt and putting family first.Monica and her husband both came together after college with some debt and Monica wasn't a saver naturally. Her husband brought those characteristics to the household and she took to them quickly and soon started leading their debt pay down efforts. While on her way to becoming a mother of two, she decided she wanted to be able to spend as much time as possible with her children and step away...

2019-04-0941 min

The FI Show The $80,000 Lifestyle Change | Joel from FI 180On today's episode, Cody and Justin are joined by Joel from FI 180. It's so inspiring to hear someone who had real spending issues and quickly got them under control. Joel wasn't forced to in order to take on debt, he had a wake-up call in the form of a car crash involving his wife.Unfortunately, sometimes it takes a potentially life altering event to step back and reevaluate your life. Thankfully Joel's wife is fine and they don't miss their old spending ways.The transition they made was remarkable. They were set for a life...

2019-04-0244 min

The FI Show The 10-Year "Mini" Retirement | Ryan JacobOn today's episode, Cody and Justin are joined by Ryan Jacob who has one of the more gutsy stories you'll hear. Ryan has decided to step into a mini-retirement or super lean FIRE plan in order to get away from his soul-crushing job.He was in an extremely corporate setting with big money in his future but decided instead to take his nest egg of just over $300k and call it a day. Instead of a cubicle he now spends most of his time on the water catching some awesome fish.It's obvious to see...

2019-03-2641 min

Marketing Geeks Alex Berman - B2B Cold Email & Outreach to Top CompaniesEpisode #42- Alex Berman, founder of X27 Marketing, joins the show to discuss how he has used cold emailing to land enterprise level clients like McDonalds. Your favorite Marketing Geeks hosts, Justin Womack and Andros Sturgeon, are back to interview Alex and to ask the hard hitting, tough questions that no one else in the podcast world is willing to ask. If you like surprises, if you like shocking truths, and if you love emotional roller coasters, then you are probably just as likely as anyone else to love this episode. Get ready to have your world rocked because i...

2019-03-241h 00

The FI Show The Ultimate Tax Optimization Guide | The Wealthy AccountantOn today's episode, Cody and Justin are joined by Kieth aka The Wealthy Accountant who went from a small town farmer to a multi-millionaire tax professional. Want to know how good he is? Well he's good enough to have been selected by Mr. Money Mustache to do his taxes. That's a heck of an endorsement.Keith's story is truly amazing. The way he self educated himself is as relevant today as ever with the access to training and the changing job landscape.Hear how he started his business and became financially independent way before that...

2019-03-191h 14

The FI Show From Full-Time Anesthesiologist to Charitable Entrepreneur | Physician on FIREOn today's episode, Cody and Justin are joined by Leif from Physician On Fire. Leif didn't even discover the idea of financial independence until he was 40 but has truly hit the ground running. In just three years he has created a massive online following where he helps reach high-income earners to educate them on finances as well as spread the message of giving.He donates 50% of all blog-related income and has donated up to $100k in a given year. Stay tuned to get Leif's background and take on topics such as backdoor Roth IRAs, discovering financial independence...

2019-03-1238 min

The FI Show How to Live a "Save Money" Lifestyle and Enjoy It | Joel & Matt from How to MoneyOn today's episode, Cody and Justin are joined by the dynamic duo of Joel & Matt from HowToMoney.com and the How to Money Podcast.The guys met the How to Money crew at FinCon and the rest is history. This fantastic conversation unwraps their backstory and tons of tangible tips. From groceries to real estate, to building a community for their young families, this episode is great for all audiences.Go give it a listen and let us know what you think!Episode SummaryJoel discussion starts out describing...

2019-03-051h 04

The FI Show Achieving FI Through The Trades | Captan DIYOn today's episode, Cody and Justin are joined by Captain DIY as he breaks down his journey to becoming a professional electrician and how that intersects with his journey to financial independence. Cody and Justin have had a chance to hang out with the good Captain a couple of times including down at a Camp FI event. Go give it a listen and let us know what you think! Episode Summary Started money journey 8 years ago when his first child was born Their goal was to save $20k before their son was born He found himself spending a lot of...

2019-02-2634 min

The FI Show Catching the Entrepreneurial Bug | Timika DownesOn today's episode, Cody and Justin are joined by Timika Downes from The House of FI podcast to share her amazing journey. Her story involves marriage, divorce, children, military service, career changes, and six-figure side hustles. Her constant urge to better herself is truly remarkable and we think no matter what your journey is or where you are on it, this episode has something to offer for you. Time to go listen, comment and show us some love with those ratings. Enjoy! Episode Summary Born to immigrant parents growing up in projects of Boston In the 5th grade, she was a...

2019-02-1949 min

The FI Show Frugal First Dates to Money Mates – Valentine’s Day Special w/ Our GirlfriendsToday's episode is an extra special Valentine's day episode; Cody and Justin throw out all common sense by letting their significant others come on and give you an unfiltered behind the scenes look at what it's like to date someone so determined to retire young. While the girls take plenty of jabs at the guys, we think you'll also get some great insight on how to make money conversations with your significant other much more productive and approachable. Running behind on a Valentine's day gift? Just fire up this episode and grab a glass of wine for the perfect date...

2019-02-1434 min

The FI Show How to Maximize Your Income Potential | Gen Y Finance GuyIn today’s episode, Cody and Justin bring you an incredible story that starts in poverty but ultimately dismisses a strict following of frugality. Dom was raised in unfortunate circumstances but quickly started latching onto mentors at a young age. He even had a pretty successful business selling candy bars at school as a young kid. Since those days Dom has continued to sharpen his skill and has outlined a method for gaining promotions and raises at a high degree of success. He now brings in over $300k per year and is ahead of schedule on his amazing goal of $10M...

2019-02-1251 min

The FI Show The Proven Path to Financial Freedom | Grant SabatierIn today’s episode, Cody and Justin bring you an awesome episode full of philosophical discussion to go along with the background of Grant Sabatier who went from $2.26 in his checking account to $1.25M in 5 years! Our main hope is you come away with a little more insight into Grant's brain as we tackle some interesting questions like Do people optimize too much? Can a journey to FI be harmful? Does someone need to know their why? Is becoming an entrepreneur the answer? If you enjoyed this episode or want to get to know more about Grant, we encourage you to...

2019-02-051h 22

The FI Show Climbing the Corporate and Entrepreneurial Ladders | J from Millennial BossIn today’s episode, Cody and Justin bring you the boss we all strive to be. She realized being a lawyer wasn't in her future and swapped career paths to the tech industry and never looked back. While she makes a hefty income with her day job, she maintains a dedication to side hustles. We also loved J's alternate take on Financial Independence by not rushing it. She loves her jobs and wants to be very stable. Just another great example of the many paths to FI. Episode Summary Studied political science in college She thought she would become a la...

2019-01-2948 min

The FI Show How Travel Rewards Turned into an Entrepreneurial Venture | Anik Khan from Max RewardsIn today’s episode, Cody and Justin bring you the creator of what we believe will be the future gold standard of Credit Card rewards accumulation, tracking, and redemption. Anik Khan started creating businesses at age 14 where he would redesign websites for thousands of dollars. He would go on to college to pick up management skills and work a few years as a management consultant before starting the rewards app called Max Rewards. The app is currently in beta but should be ready in March 2019. You can gain early access by going over to Max Rewards and hitting download. Make su...

2019-01-2247 min

The FI Show Full-Time YouTubing, Medical Tourism, and Retired by 30 | Mike and LaurenIn today’s episode, Cody and Justin bring you the dynamic duo of Mike and Lauren. You may know them from their fantastic DIY YouTube videos or hearing about their huge European travels. These two have had some interesting jobs: experimental marketing, gemologist, commercial real estate, and YouTube guru to name a few. They've never had a typical desk-job but that hasn't stopped them from being retired by age 30! Oh, and did I forget to mention they have two kids which they gave birth to in Costa Rica? Trust me there's a lot to unfold her so you'll want to li...

2019-01-1542 min

The FI Show From Unemployment to Geoarbitrage | Rob from Getting CannedIn today’s episode, Cody and Justin bring you a truly optimistic outlook on getting fired. Rob from Getting Canned walks us through his story of losing his job at one of the worst times in history, in 2008 during The Great Recession. Rob's struggles lead to finding an amazing income source and international travel opportunity all in one. Rob moves to Taiwan where he would teach English for three years and make some fantastic memories while the economy recovered. Tune in this week to see yet another showcase at how financial independence is possible for all. Episode Summary Recently lost hi...

2019-01-0839 min

The Justin Brady Show Ryan Berman, Founder of Sock Problems & Courageous, Tells Me Why Avoiding Risk Is RiskyAvoiding risk is risky which might be why fifty-two percent of Fortune 500 companies from the year 2000 are now extinct. Ryan Berman is author of Return On Courage, founder of Sock Problems and founder of Courageous, a creative consultancy that develops Courage Brands® and trains organizations through Courage Boot Camp. Sock Problems is a charitable sock company that supports causes around the world by "socking" problems and spreading awareness. Previously he was the cofounder of i.d.e.a., an integrated marketing agency based in San Diego. He has helped brands such as Caesars Entertainment, Major League Baseball, Puma, Qualcomm, Subway a...

2019-01-0230 min

The FI Show Financial Independence Philosophy and Origin Story | Paula Pant from Afford AnythingIn today’s episode, Cody and Justin bring you one of their favorite episodes to date. Paula Pant is always conducting great interviews herself but today she's the one answering questions. She walks us through her amazing story of only three traditional years of employment, traveling the world, and the steps she took to secure her financial independence. There is something for everyone in this episode. You've got philosophy, entrepreneurship, freelancing, and even some great real-estate tips. This discussion also gets into focusing also on increasing income and not just being consumed by minimizing expenses. Paula calls this "The gap" or...

2019-01-0155 min

The FI Show Christmas Thoughts, 2018 Reflection, 2019 GoalsWe have an extra special gift for you today that requires no wrapping paper. This Holiday special Justin and Cody go at it alone with no guest to discuss their perspectives on materialistic Christmas, a brief recap of 2018 and their goals for 2019. We think you'll really enjoy getting to hear a little more from your hosts this week and see a little more behind the curtain on their personal lives. At the end of the episode, we asked that you start writing out your goals and sharing them with us so we can keep you accountable. You can drop those...

2018-12-2537 min

The FI Show A Military Member with a Massive Financial Turnaround | The Incredible Cash DummyIn today’s episode, Cody and Justin bring you a story that's just beginning. This interview with The Incredible Cash Dummy steps through a life quickly changed by having a child in high school and joining the Navy soon after. He then went for years with no financial direction. A recent military move was compounded with his wife getting pregnant again and her losing her job, he had a major light-bulb moment. A little over a year ago he discovered the financial independence space and has become hooked. Tune in to see how he is correcting his path and taking ow...

2018-12-1845 min

The FI Show Taking the Entrepreneurial Leap | Jamila Souffrant from Journey to LaunchIn today’s episode, Cody and Justin bring you a really interesting story full of dynamics different than their own lives. Jamila is a mother and an immigrant and both of those parts of her story helped shaped her unique path to financial independence. She was heavily inspired by the strong women in her life who passed down the qualities of saving and hard work. Jamila also has a natural gravitation towards entrepreneurship. Whether it was previous companies she has attempted, venturing into investment real estate at 22 in New York City, or stepping away from a safe corporate job to pu...

2018-12-1137 min

The FI Show Hacking College, Real Estate, and FU Money | Craig Curelop from Bigger PocketsIn today’s episode, Cody and Justin bring you a true the king of efficiency. A real estate junkie, Craig works over at Bigger Pockets and currently lives in Denver. From getting paid to go to college to renting out his car, Craig finds ways to squeeze money out of every aspect of life. Then you can add on the fact that he’s in his mid 20’s and you have a really inspiring story. Craig may not head up a popular blog or podcast but I can promise you, he has some amazing insight. In this episode, you’ll get to h...

2018-12-0430 min

The FI Show Optimizing Your Day Job & Crushing The Side Hustle Game | Kevin from Financial PantherIn today's episode, Cody and Justin bring you a true expert of the gig economy and side hustles. The great Kevin from Financial Panther. If you’re unfamiliar with the gig economy or side hustles, think Uber, Wag, or Air BnB. Kevin has used all of these new apps to bring in $1-3k per month on a very consistent basis. Oh and don’t forget he does this while also being a lawyer. While a lot of lawyers might think it is beneath them to deliver food to college kids, Kevin sees it as a powerful tool to expedite his...

2018-11-2725 min

The FI Show Tragic Adversity, Mail Delivery, and Rental Properties | Jimmy RidenhourIn today's episode, Cody and Justin bring you an interview that is guaranteed to be a new one for you. This is the story of Jimmy Ridenhour who, unlike most of our guests, has no blog, book, podcast or ever been on a podcast. That doesn't mean his story isn't remarkable. Jimmy's story starts out with a very tragic start that involves murder and family turmoil but he amazingly finds his way to success and has an unmatched amount of positive vibes when you meet him in person. After that tragic start, Jimmy landed on his feet literally as a...

2018-11-2049 min

The FI Show Lessons Learned from 25 Years of Blogging | J.D. RothIn today's episode, Cody and Justin interview one of the real originators in the personal finance space, J.D. Roth from Get Rich Slowly. Join them as they dive into J.D.'s financial backstory and learn how he took his own journey to conquer finances and turned it into a successful business. He gives us full transparency and shows that it hasn't always been easy or profitable. When J.D. first started he was publishing articles daily...as bloggers ourselves that seems outrageous. We chronicle his financial journey and what it looks like to build up a digital business...

2018-11-1335 min

The FI Show “Retired” at 24, Now Earning $1.5 Million Blogging | Michelle Schroeder-GardnerIn today's episode, Cody and Justin interview Michelle Schroeder-Gardner from Making Sense of Cents. Join them as they dive into Michelle's financial backstory and learn how she took her issues with student loan debt and turned it into a passion that ultimately became super profitable. While Michelle did retire from her job at 24 and is now living it up sailing around the world, she is still grinding away on her blog and saving a ton of money. This really shows you that no matter how much money you have, your core values remain the same. Michelle is also trying to h...

2018-11-0626 min

The FI Show Goodbye FIRE Below Zero, Hello To The FI ShowThis is the biggest news we've shared with you up to date! Unfortunately, TJ had to step away from FIRE Below Zero for family reasons, but the show goes on! Cody has teamed up with Justin aka the Saving Sherpa, to present to you ... The FI Show! We are so excited to move forward with this new project and we appreciate you supporting us during this transition. So, what does this mean for you listeners? What's Different? We are going to make this transition as seamless as possible. Any links from FIRE Below Zero will be automatically redirected to The F...

2018-10-2313 min

This Broken Mixtape Kip Berman - The Pains of Being Pure at HeartThis week our guest is Kip Berman of New York indie-pop band, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart. We'll talk to him about how the late-great Prince inspired his rock star ambitions, the memorable mixtape a friend made for him in college, and Lorde's fantastic new record.

2017-08-2444 min