Friends That Invest

Friends That Invest

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With over 10M downloads, join Sim, an optometrist turned Forbes 30 under 30 investor, as she breaks down the intimidating and not-so-well-taught world of investing and growing wealth, minus the jargon. New episodes every Tuesday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Friends That Invest

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Business

Podcast website

www.friendsthatinvest.com

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Girls That Startup: How to Know When to Give Up on Your Business Idea 25.10.2023

Welcome back to Girls That Startup, a weekly series where we spill the tea on how to create a seven-figure side hustle - because no one saves their way to wealth. You’re joined by Sim, a seven-figure business owner, and Maia, an entrepreneur in the making. This week, Sim & Maia discuss key signs to consider when thinking about quitting a business. They cover factors like strained relationships...

4 Dishonest Broker Tactics You Should Know & Avoid 23.10.2023

This week, Sim and Sonya dive into the world of investing and share insights on dishonest broker tactics to watch out for. They discuss churning, where brokers overtrade to earn bigger commissions, and caution against brokers who pressure clients into quick decisions. They emphasise the importance of fee transparency and recommend fee-based advisors for a more unbiased financial approach. 🎓 Join...

Money Confessions: Do I Buy a House without My Partner If He’s Not Ready Yet 22.10.2023

Welcome back to Money Confessions, a weekly series where you tell us your deepest, darkest money secrets or hot takes. You're joined by Sim and Sonya, two best friends who have *a lot* to say. This week, Sim and Sonya discuss a relationship dilemma involving divergent financial goals and habits. They emphasise the importance of open communication and understanding each other's financial values. Ul...

Girls That Startup: How to Add Value to Your Online Community 18.10.2023

Welcome back to Girls That Startup, a weekly series where we spill the tea on how to create a seven-figure side hustle - because no one saves their way to wealth. You’re joined by Sim, a seven-figure business owner, and Maia, an entrepreneur in the making. This week, Sim and Maia discuss the importance of adding value to content creation and marketing. They emphasise three key strategies: staying...

Are Electric Vehicles Actually Better for the Environment? 16.10.2023

This week, Sim & Sonya discuss the environmental impact of electric vehicles (EVs). They mention that while EVs have some benefits, like lower greenhouse gas emissions over their lifetime, there are concerns about battery production and the energy sources used for charging. They also highlight the importance of considering individual circumstances when making vehicle choices. 🎓 Join the Waitl...

Money Confessions: My Parents Dont Trust Banks and Want Me to Hold All Their Money 15.10.2023

Welcome back to Money Confessions, a weekly series where you tell us your deepest, darkest money secrets or hot takes. You're joined by Sim and Sonya, two best friends who have *a lot* to say. This week, Sim and Sonya discuss a listener's money confession about their family not trusting banks and storing their money in the listener's personal account due to being immigrants. Sim and Sonya suggest...

Girls That Startup: Create Branding for Your Business with No Budget Part 2 11.10.2023

Welcome back to Girls That Startup, a weekly series where we spill the tea on how to create a seven-figure side hustle - because no one saves their way to wealth. You’re joined by Sim, a seven-figure business owner, and Maia, an entrepreneur in the making. This week, Sim & Maia dive deep into the art of branding for startups, emphasising the power of consistency, storytelling, and adaptability...

Is It Ok to Have Fun Now, If You Want to Be Wealthy Later? 09.10.2023

This week, Sim and Sonya explore the delicate balance between enjoying life in the present and saving for the future. They discuss the impact of immigrant guilt and societal expectations on decision-making, emphasising the importance of defining personal success and finding ways to have fun that don't necessarily require spending money. Ultimately, their discussion encourages listeners to pursue a...

Money Confessions: My Partner’s Salary Is Double Mine and It Makes Me Feel Small 08.10.2023

Welcome back to Money Confessions, a weekly series where you tell us your deepest, darkest money secrets or hot takes. You're joined by Sim and Sonya, two best friends who have *a lot* to say. This week, Sim and Sonya discuss a listener's confession about feeling insecure after learning about their boyfriend's higher salary. They emphasise the importance of not equating one's worth to their income...

Girls That Startup: Create Branding for Your Business with No Budget Part 1 04.10.2023

Welcome back to Girls That Startup, a weekly series where we spill the tea on how to create a seven-figure side hustle - because no one saves their way to wealth. You’re joined by Sim, a seven-figure business owner, and Maia, an entrepreneur in the making. This week, Sim and Maia discuss the importance of branding for businesses. They emphasise the need to understand your target audience, define y...

IPO's Are Vogue Again! How This Company Is Ending the IPO Drought 02.10.2023

This week, Sim and Sonya discuss the recent Instacart IPO and the return of IPOs after a drought. They mention how Instacart's success during the pandemic was a key factor in its rise to fame and how it adapted to market conditions by lowering its share price to attract more investors. They also emphasise the importance of considering investor perception, market conditions, and valuation analysis...

Money Confessions: I’m (36M) Worried My Boyfriend Will Judge Me for Spending Money on Botox 01.10.2023

Welcome back to Money Confessions, a weekly series where you tell us your deepest, darkest money secrets or hot takes. You're joined by Sim and Sonya, two best friends who have *a lot* to say. This week, Sim and Sonya discuss the importance of open communication in relationships when it comes to personal spending. They stress that self-care expenses like skincare and Botox should be considered val...

Girls That Startup: How to Have Confidence to Start Your Business 27.09.2023

Welcome back to Girls That Startup, a weekly series where we spill the tea on how to create a seven-figure side hustle - because no one saves their way to wealth. You’re joined by Sim, a seven-figure business owner, and Maia, an entrepreneur in the making. This week, Sim and Maia discuss the challenges of building confidence when starting a business. They emphasise that confidence is built through...

What the Heck Is Sports Betting and Are You Missing Out 25.09.2023

This week, Sim and Sonya discuss the world of sports betting. They break down what sports betting is, the various types of bets you can make, and how it's become accessible through mobile apps. They also emphasise the importance of not letting emotions drive your bets and highlight that sports betting isn't a guaranteed path to riches. 🎓 Join the Waitlist Watch on YouTube. More from Friends That...

Money Confessions: My Stepdad Won’t Give Me Enough Money in the Will 24.09.2023

Welcome back to Money Confessions, a weekly series where you tell us your deepest, darkest money secrets or hot takes. You're joined by Sim and Sonya, two best friends who have *a lot* to say. This week, Sim and Sonya delve into a sensitive financial situation involving a listener who feels taken advantage of by their estranged parents. They offer empathetic advice, highlighting the importance of...

Girls That Startup: How to Use the 80-20 Rule in Your Business 20.09.2023

Welcome back to Girls That Startup, a weekly series where we spill the tea on how to create a seven-figure side hustle - because no one saves their way to wealth. You’re joined by Sim, a seven-figure business owner, and Maia, an entrepreneur in the making. This week, Sim and Maia explore the 80-20 rule, also known as the Pareto Principle, which suggests that 80% of your results come from 20% of yo...

Our 5 Stock Market Predictions for the Rest of 2023 18.09.2023

This week, Sim and Sonya discuss their predictions for the stock market in 2023. They expect inflation to drop significantly, anticipate a positive upswing in AI stocks, and predict an increase in new investors entering the market. Tune in for their insights on the evolving financial landscape. 🎓 Join the Waitlist Watch on YouTube. More from Friends That Invest: Stock Market Tea build financial c...

Money Confessions: How to Prepare Financially before Asking for a Divorce 17.09.2023

Welcome back to Money Confessions, a weekly series where you tell us your deepest, darkest money secrets or hot takes. You're joined by Sim and Sonya, two best friends who have *a lot* to say. This week, Sim and Sonya discuss a friend's concerns about preparing for a potential divorce on their podcast. They advise taking inventory of joint assets, securing important documents like tax returns and...

Girls That Startup: Coming up with a 7 Figure Business Name 13.09.2023

Welcome back to Girls That Startup, a weekly series where we spill the tea on how to create a seven-figure side hustle - because no one saves their way to wealth. You’re joined by Sim, a seven-figure business owner, and Maia, an entrepreneur in the making. This week, Sim and Maia stress the importance of choosing a simple yet memorable name for your business, aligned with your target audience's em...

My Company Is Offering Stock Options, Should I Take It? 11.09.2023

This week, Sim and Sonya discuss the pros and cons of company stock options. They highlight the benefits, such as diversification and feeling valued as an employee, but also caution against tying up too much of your net worth in a single company. Ultimately, they emphasise the importance of considering your company's long-term prospects before deciding whether to invest in its stock options. 🎓 Jo...

Money Confessions: My Alcoholic Mother Wants My Dead Father’s Inheritance That He Left Me 10.09.2023

Welcome back to Money Confessions, a weekly series where you tell us your deepest, darkest money secrets or hot takes. You're joined by Sim and Sonya, two best friends who have *a lot* to say. This week, Sim and Sonya discuss a listener's complex family situation involving an estranged alcoholic parent who has requested a significant share of an inheritance. They advise setting boundaries, conside...

Girls That Startup: How Some Businesses Are Firing All Their Staff & Hiring Contractors 06.09.2023

Welcome back to Girls That Startup, a weekly series where we spill the tea on how to create a seven-figure side hustle - because no one saves their way to wealth. You’re joined by Sim, a seven-figure business owner, and Maia, an entrepreneur in the making. This week, Sim and Maia dive into the growing trend of businesses adopting gig work and hiring contractors over full-time staff. They explore t...

Should I Put My Property in a Trust? Weighing up the Pros and Cons 04.09.2023

This week, Sim and Sonya discuss the benefits and drawbacks of creating a trust for asset protection in their podcast. They highlight advantages like privacy, control over assets, and potential tax benefits. However, they also delve into disadvantages such as setup costs, compliance obligations, and reduced freedom over assets within a trust structure. 🎓 Join the Waitlist Watch on YouTube. More f...

Money Confessions: My Friend Makes Me Feel Bad for Moving Home to Save Money 03.09.2023

Welcome back to Money Confessions, a weekly series where you tell us your deepest, darkest money secrets or hot takes. You're joined by Sim and Sonya, two best friends who have *a lot* to say. This week, Sim and Sonya discuss a listener's dilemma about moving back home to save money after university. The listener's friend from a different financial background makes negative comments, highlighting...

Girls That Startup: How to Tackle the Shame of Being an Online Creator 30.08.2023

Welcome back to Girls That Startup, a weekly series where we spill the tea on how to create a seven-figure side hustle - because no one saves their way to wealth. You’re joined by Sim, a seven-figure business owner, and Maia, an entrepreneur in the making. This week, Sim and Maia dive into the world of online content creation, tackling the fear of putting oneself out there and dealing with the cri...

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