TRAILER: The Rogue Retirement Lounge

TRAILER: The Rogue Retirement Lounge

Author: Matt Franklin - entrepreneur, investor, consultant, video producer, retirement nerd January 26, 2021 Duration: 1:57

This is the Rogue Retirement Lounge, where we talk about all things retirement for Entrepreneurs. If you’re self-employed, if you're a gig worker, if you’re a solo-preneur, you’ve come to the right place to learn about alternative retirement investing strategies and structures, as well as other things NOBODY told you about when you started your business.

I’m Matt Franklin and I’ve been self-employed for 15 years. I’ve had multiple businesses, including one that got me on Shark Tank in season 4. I talk to entrepreneurs all the time, and one thing is nearly universal: We’re shitty when it comes to preparing for retirement.

I’ve spent the last five years researching ways to hurry up my path to retirement, and I was able to shave almost 10 years off of my working life by completely re-constructing my investment strategy from the ground up, and now I want to help you to retire sooner, retire wealthier, and retire happier.

This podcast is unlike any other retirement show out there because pretty much everything we talk about is specifically for self-employed people like you. If you’re in a normal job with a 401K, you’ll still learn a lot here, but my focus is on the unique problems AND OPPORTUNITIES that we entrepreneurs have. I’m not gonna talk down to you and I don’t try to sell you anything. I’m here to give you ACTIONABLE information, not bullshit life insurance pitches and annuity plans.

I release at least one episode a week, but be sure to subscribe, because there’ll be bonus episodes here and there, either when I discover something super cool related to retirement, or when there’s something scary that YOU need to know about.

The length of this podcast will vary, so be ready for some short ones and some very long ones.

Most of the time it’s just going to be me and you on here, but occasionally I’ll interview experts who are way smarter than I am.


This Rogue Retirement Lounge is available on all the major podcasting platforms, but if you want links to your preferred platform, just go to www.rogueretirementlounge.com.


Matt Franklin has worn a lot of hats-entrepreneur, investor, consultant, and self-proclaimed retirement nerd-and he brings that full spectrum of experience to Rogue Retirement Lounge. This podcast is built for the self-employed, the freelancers, and the business owners who find traditional financial advice doesn't quite fit their unconventional path. Forget the dry lectures; here, retirement planning is about actionable strategy and building real freedom. You'll hear detailed discussions on constructing a portfolio that goes far beyond the stock market, focusing on tangible, cash-flowing assets that aim for better returns with managed risk. Episodes dive into the nuts and bolts of self-directed IRAs, the realities and opportunities of investing in real estate, and the practicalities of considering a retirement abroad. Matt also breaks down essential, often overlooked tactics for legal tax reduction and robust asset protection, ensuring what you build is safeguarded. As a Bitcoin enthusiast, he naturally explores where digital assets fit into a modern, diversified plan. The conversation is always geared toward creating a resilient financial future that aligns with an independent lifestyle, making this podcast a resource for anyone who wants their retirement to be as dynamic as their career has been.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 109

Rogue Retirement Lounge with Matt Franklin: Entrepreneur, Investor, Bitcoin Enthusiast
Podcast Episodes
Be a Landlord Without Being a Landlord: The Whitney Sewell Interview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:19
Is real estate part of your retirement plan? If not, it should be. (not financial advice)One EASY way to get exposure to real estate, without actually buying it yourself, is through real estate syndications. And today's…
Rogue Replay: 4 Reasons Entrepreneurs Suck At Retirement Planning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:48
Hey buds! Today I'm bringing back the first full episode of the Rogue Retirement Lounge podcast. This one's a review of why we entrepreneurs ain't so great at retirement planning.I've talked to tons of self-employed peop…
Some Subtle (and Not-So-Subtle) Signs of DARK TIMES AHEAD... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:02
I've been seeing all the same stuff you've been seeing that indicate ROUGH ROADS ahead.Today I'm gonna drone on about some of the signs I've been seeing that tell me we're in for dark times in multiple markets.I think ab…
San Francisco Zombietown Report | Bring Back Insane Asylums?? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:03
Hey y'all, the Rogue Retirement Lounge is back with more crap that might not be related to retirement.I love you all, but I cannot love you PROPERLY until you follow me on Twitter:https://twitter.com/LoungeRogueIf you ha…
What The Hell Is A Yield Inversion? And How Might It Affect YOU??? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:16
Here you go kids: A brief introduction to the concept of bond yield inversions.Will it affect your retirement planning? Maybe so, maybe not.If you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast, email me at matt@…
BLOCKFI NEWS: Wallet Holders To Get Their Bitcoin Back!!! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:18
According to docket #923 in the Blockfi Bankruptcy case, the judge has ruled in favor of the wallet holders. Full story in today's episode of the Rogue Retirement Lounge retirement planning podcast...
More Blockfi Delays? Yes. And some strangeness in the proceedings... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:36
Today's a quick note about a letter that just got filed in the Blockfi bankruptcy proceedings.So why would a company facilitating 1031 exchanges even HAVE a Blockfi interest account? Weird, huh?IF YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT…