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My next guest has been an early-stage investor and entrepreneur since 1987. Prior to co-founding Foundry Group, he co-founded Mobius Venture Capital and, prior to that, founded Feld Technologies. He is also a co-founder of Techstars is a writer and speaker on the topics of venture capital and entrepreneurship, and co-authored the second edition of Startup Boards. Please welcome Brad Feld. Key Time...

Ben Currier - Why failure is a stepping stone for something bigger. Failure doesn’t have to set you back. In fact, it can be used as a tool to set you apart from the competition. My next guest shares his past failures and how he’s used those failures as a marketing tool. In this episode, we talk about how and why he failed, how he uses failure to stand apart, and why we all should not be trying to...

Do you want to generate passive income with real estate but don’t have any money to invest? Not to worry, my next guest uses a common strategy of partnering with investors. In this episode, we talk about where to find investors, how to build an audience of investors, how to structure deals, and small improvements you can make to double the property value. Please welcome Jennings Smith. Key Timecod...

This is the beginning of season 3. I provide background on where we’ve been and where we are going along with a market update.

If you’re an entrepreneur, you may be thinking you should put all your eggs in one basket. In other words, you should build your business and sell it for a big chunk of change. Unfortunately in most cases, that’s not how it works. In this episode, we talk about diversifying your income in stocks, funds, fixed income, and your own business. Please welcome Michael Ringel. Key Timecodes (00:39) - Sho...

There are a lot of ways businesses try to separate themselves from the competition including price, product features, and service offerings. The often overlooked, and easiest way to truly separate yourself from the competition is to increase trust. The big question is, how do you do that if you're a business leader? And if you’re an investor, what should you look for? In this episode we dive into...

We all want to make sure we don’t lose money with investing, especially with scams. The question is, how do you identify scams early, so you can run in the other direction? My next guest is a fraud specialist who has been on the show before and in this episode, we dive into the FTX scam to understand what really happened. Please note, the recording of this episode was on 12/14, while Sam Bankman-F...

Are you interested in managing your own investments, but don’t know where to start? My next guest was in the same situation. He was told to “trust the professionals” for most of his life until he realized his returns we lower than the market average. He tried to learn how to invest in the stock market, but there really wasn’t anything out there that clearly organized investing step by step until h...

Do you want to replace your day job and become a trader? My next guest is a mechanical engineer and quality assurance professional by trade who became a full-time trader in the 2000s. In this episode, he talks about the risks and rewards, his average returns, expectations on how long it takes to learn his strategy and systems, and how many hours of work this requires per week. Please welcome Brian...

Neil Timmins - Residential vs Commercial Real Estate. Which is best? In this episode, my next guest shares his story on how he made the transition from residential to commercial real estate. We talk about the pros and cons of both, the best types of tenants, and how retail investors can generate recurring cash flow. Please welcome Neil Timmins. Key Timecodes (00:48) - Background history (01:32) -...

Marc Del Priore - What is the best pricing model to build or invest in? When building or investing in a business, what type of pricing model should you look for? My next guest has a company that is #865 on the Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America in 2022. What's even more impressive is there are only three employees in the company. In this episode, we talk about his business model, how he...

Ivan Zhang Options, Forex, Stocks, Crypto, and Startups. This episode covers it all. My next guest was a professional portfolio manager for most of his career before starting a blockchain company and an investing platform that helps investors earn consistent returns ranging between 4% and 6% per year. In this episode, we talk about his background, biggest losses, biggest gains, and how he’s buildi...

Which is the best investment? AMZN, META, CSCO, or PYPL? In this episode, Ryan Sterling returns to talk about the status of the market and we discuss which of the 4 stocks is the best investment today. AMZN, META, CSCO, or PYPL? Let’s do this! Key Timecodes (01:03) - Market thoughts (17: 51) - Paypal stock review (25:36) - Amazon stock review (31:10) - Meta stock review (33:53) - Cisco stock revie...

Chandler Walker  How would you feel if you invested in Etherium at $20 and watched it go to $1,000? Investments like this are not easily repeatable but there are ways to see trends in the market, that can allow you to earn consistent returns. In this episode, my next guest breaks down his passive income streams, how he generates consistent returns in the market, and how he manages emotions. P...

Logan Leckie Should you diversify or go all-in on one investment? My next guest has a passion for FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) and decided to create an app that show’s others how they can also achieve financial independence. In this episode, we talk about his investing journey, the pros and cons of going all-in on one thing, and how he plans to see a big return on his investment. Ple...

Mohit Tater - Buying and selling businesses for 3X Does the thought of buying and selling a business seem intimidating? What if someone did the hard work for you?. My next guest has a private equity firm that buys, builds, and sells online businesses. In this episode, he talks about his journey, some of his failures, what type of companies he specifically focuss on, the average annual returns, and...

Simon Ree The 5 big myths of Wall St. My next guest has a #1 best-selling book, The Tao Of Trading, and he is the founder of a platform that teaches you how to generate ongoing revenue through options trading. He has three decades of experience in the financial markets including senior positions at Goldman Sachs and Citi Bank. In this episode, we dive into the 5 big myths of Wall St, how he genera...

Is Topgolf Callaway (MODG) stock a buy? In this video, I review Topgolf Callaway stock, to determine if it’s a good buy, sell, or hold. Callaway Golf is has been a leading sports equipment manufacturing company that designs, manufactures, markets, and sells clubs, balls, bags, gloves, and caps to customers all over the world. Recently, Callaway acquired Topgolf which is transforming the company in...

James Woodall James Woodall - From high-risk trading to low-risk long-term investing. A lot of new investors in the stock market can be tempted to go after the quick buck with trading but the reality is, 99% of traders lose money. My next guest shares his story of how he got started in the market as well as how he transitioned to safe long-term investment strategies and even became a financial adv...

Is Hertz (HTZ) stock a buy? In this video, I review Hertz stock, to determine if it’s a good buy, sell, or hold. Hertz is a rental car company founded in 1918, headquartered in Estero, FL, and located in 160 countries. In this video, I specifically use a 4M checklist. MOS - This is the math part of investing that Tykr does for us. Meaning - This is the business model and how the company makes mone...

Robert Persichitte How to avoid investing in scams. The next multi-bagger, hot new penny stock, or cryptocurrency on track to go higher than bitcoin. We’ve all heard people speculate on trends but what should you really look for to determine if something may truly be a good investment or a complete waste of time. My next guest is an expert on the subject of scams. He has a financial audit history...

Is Chewy (CHWY) stock a buy? In this video, I review Chewy stock, to determine if it’s a good buy, sell, or hold.  Chewy is an online retailer of pet food and products. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Dania Beach, FL. In this video, I specifically use a 4M checklist.   Youtube TIMECODES   (00:16) - MOS/Financials  (01:57) - Meaning / Business Model  (08:29)...

Grant Norwood Demystifying the oil industry. Is oil a wise long-term investment? In this episode, we talk about the ins and outs of the oil industry including the costs around the globe, how it competes with green energy, and where it will be 5 to 10 years down the road. Please welcome Grant Norwood. Key Timecodes (00:48) - Grant Norwood's background history (01:56) - Oil and gas industry&nbs...

Heather Dreves How to own real estate without the hassle of real estate. Have you ever wanted to own real estate but never liked the idea of dealing with tenants and toilets? In that case, this episode is for you. My next guest talks about a low barrier to entry into real estate fund, with low maintenance and nice residual paychecks. We specifically talk about how the fund reduces risk, past retur...

Payback Time Podcast Payback Time is a podcast for investors. The goal of this podcast is to help make investing approachable and easy to understand. We will interview beginner and experienced investors and ask them to share stories on how they got started, what challenges they faced, what mistakes they made, and what strategy works for them today. The overall objective is to provide you with a ro...