Capitalist Investor

Right now it might seem impossible to free up your cash flow but it doesn’t have to be that difficult –– just follow a simple recipe. In Episode #131 of “The Capitalist Investor,” Derek and Luke are joined by Gordon Stein, the author of “Cashflow Cookbook” to discuss how defenseless consumers feel against today’s economy and what tools we can all use to build back our financial freedom. There’s no...

Money talks and this week we’re talking golf. There’s been a lot of rumblings over the last couple years from PGA Tour players and how they make their money. When the opportunity to join a new league, make more capital, and earn a stable income appeared for many of these golfers, it’s not shocking that some of them took it, despite the consequences. In Episode #130 of “The Capitalist Investor,” Ma...

Where are you most productive –– at home or in the office? As the labor market tightens, businesses are scrambling to raise productivity rates; many of them are calling for employees to ditch their makeshift work from home setups and go back to the office. On this week’s episode of “The Capitalist Investor,” Derek, Luke, and Tony discuss Elon Musk’s latest remarks about employee productivity and w...

Before the age of social media and the internet, information about the economy flowed slower and people still had time to panic. Today, people still panic. But the panic sets in faster and they react quicker –– right at the snap of their finger as they scroll online. In this week’s episode of “The Capitalist Investor,” Derek, Luke, and Tony focus on Snap’s latest profit forecast and how the social...

What’s going on in the economy right now can be deeply felt at a personal level. How much has your grocery bill increased in the past couple months? Where are you trying to spend less –– is it at the store, booking travel, or subscription services? In Episode #127 of “The Capitalist Investor,” Derek and Luke analyze several companies' earnings reports and different cost trends they see in the...

Wall Street believes there’s only a 50 percent chance of a recession. And if that recession takes place, it would be in 2023, a short and shallow one. We completely disagree. In Episode #126 of “The Capitalist Investor,” Mark, Derek, and Tony don’t question the odds of a recession but what the bubble will be that bursts and unwinds it. This week’s episode begs the question: what looks weird right...

Everyday there is something new we wake up to, but what’s always the same lately is the market’s pain. Sky high inflation, geopolitical risk, slowing economic growth, labor shortage –– the market is in a negative place right now. But is it at its bottom? On episode #125 of “The Capitalist Investor,” Mark is back with Luke and Derek to talk about the stock market’s chance to recover, and the decisi...

Elon Musk is everywhere: the news, the media, our Twitter feeds. People can’t get enough of him and his revolutionizing maneuvers. The world needs its town hall and we’re curious to see what Musk has in store for it and what he will unveil. In Episode #124 of “The Capitalist Investor,” Derek and Luke are joined by Tony to talk about the left-wing media’s portrayal of Musk’s Twitter venture, and Fi...

Seeing the economy from a different perspective is essential. Investors need to be able to find a balance to what they know and what business owners see and experience out in the world. This week, Derek and Luke bring a new perspective to the table and speak with Matt Guse –– President and owner of MRS Machining, a small business machining company based in Wisconsin. The guys have discussed inflat...

A golfer’s most useful tool is course management –– it allows them to plan ahead, set their eyes on a specific score and work backwards to reach it. It’s not about getting birdies, but avoiding those double bogeys. Golf is about course management, the stock market is about risk management; right now it’s time to avoid mistakes and just keep the ball in the fairway. This week, Mark is joined by Luk...

Elon Musk transfixed Twitter once again. But in a new type of way he’s ever done before. How will Elon change the scope of social media now that he’s taken a position and will serve as a board member for Twitter? He’s shown his power and what he’s capable of, hopefully he’s capable of finally bringing an edit button to the world. This week, Derek, Luke, and Tony cover the niche topics and events o...

Which scenario is real, which is false? A) Meme stocks like GameStop and AMC are currently outperforming the market substantially. B) A leading actor slapped a comedian on stage, on live TV, and won his first ever Oscar Award on that same stage not long afterwards.  Trick question, both events are real. We may be living in a very unpredictable world, but we’re able to at least predict what the new...

Recession, this. Recession, that. The word keeps popping up everywhere; in headlines, on the news, and on social media. When you hear the word “recession” does it send a shiver up your spine? People fear recessions. Or do they fear what they often allude to? Episode #119 of “The Capitalist Investor,” is all about the good, bad, and ugly that comes with recessions. The guys also touch on IRS tax re...

Maybe Tom Brady tried to fill up his 2015 Rolls Royce Ghost last week and that’s why he came out of retirement. Joking. But it’s time to confront gas prices or the narrative around them for that matter. This week, Mark, Derek and Luke tackle a slew of topics that in one way or another, relate to public relations and marketing tactics. From the White House drafting TikTok stars to control political...

What does fantasy football and stocks have in common? Constant managing, risk assessment and always scouting out other teams and players. This week, the guys are scouring the market for beaten down stocks that have a chance to be redeemed. Salvageable stocks won’t pop overnight though, and it takes a willing investor and someone who is patient enough to dive in and wait it through. In Episode #117...

President Biden’s Tuesday night State of the Union Address was an hour-long event of “politics as usual.” He spoke roughly over 6,400 words –– but we want to pay attention to the words he didn’t say and the issues he didn’t address. Although at least 20 minutes of the speech were filled with applause lines, it didn’t distract the guys from what was missing: tangible solutions to inflation, plans o...

We’re here to take everything that is happening all around the world every day and discuss and analyze how it's affecting the economy, the market, different sectors, and your money. Is this not why you’re here?   Politics is all around us and it’s part of what we do everyday when we make financial decisions. This week, Mark, Derek, and Luke critically analyze and entertain as they sit down an...

We're always thinking about where the market, its industries and the world are currently standing. But we can’t let that distract us from thinking of where it can stand one month, six months, or even a year from now. This week, Mark, Derek and Luke sit down and summarize where everything lies today and how it can change: tax rates, laws, mortgage rates, the housing market and just overall the...

If the Rams win the Super Bowl this Sunday, will Odell Beckham Jr. convert his Super Bowl bonus into Bitcoin? What will Tom Brady do after retiring from 30 years of football? With average ticket prices around $10,000, Brady could buy over half of the Super Bowl seats with just a fraction of his total net worth –– of course if he misses it that much already. This week, Derek, Luke, and Tony talk pl...

It’s hard to get away from politics; it’s within our music, media, sports, money –– politics drives everything. From Neil Young’s crusade against Spotify and Joe Rogan to Joe Biden’s pointless remarks on reporters, Derek and Luke reveal that there’s no shortage of political discourse that makes us reflect on the world we live in. And the world we live in is not the same anymore, politically or fin...

Mark is joined in this week’s special episode by Daniel Turner, founder and director of Power the Future, a non-profit advocacy organization that delivers truth and research to the energy conversation. We like to call him “Dan the Energy Man,” because he sure does know how to spark a discussion and keep the momentum flowing. What do markets and the energy industry have in common? To the eye they l...

How can we sustain the right to a free market but also prevent politicians from cashing in on insider information? How many days should people with Covid-19 quarantine? Is it two weeks, ten days or five? This week’s episode is all about spice; primed with a heated debate on Congress members taking stake in stock and a segment on how the CDC’s messaging schemes are up in flames. In Episode #110 of...

Getting rich quickly is all about taking risks. But the key is to not take on too much risk; get rich  smart. Be strategic with the way you put your foot on the gas, place yourself in a position to hit the breaks. How risky are those NFTs? What exactly is the right amount to own in crypto, Bitcoin or even NFTs? Why is it cheaper in some places to buy a house than to get married? 2022 is the year f...

New year, new… job? Well, not for everyone. Last November, 4.5 million people quit their jobs –– a record number of workers voluntarily left the workforce. Why did so many people quit? Is this good or bad; what about in the long-run? This week, Mark is back with Derek and Luke as the three examine "The Great Resignation” this past year and talk about opportunities. If you’re not one of the 4....

Goodbye 2021; this past year was a whirlwind of low expectations. The beginning wasn’t looking so hot and we predicted that the S&P 500 was going to close at a rough 9 percent return. But we got spoiled and saw it close at around 27 percent gains. Now that things are looking good, what’s to come in 2022? This week, Derek “Diamond Hands D” Gabrielsen and Luke “Cool Hand Luke” Lloyd are joined b...