Ep 122 - Investing Like a Boss with Sam Marks

Ep 122 - Investing Like a Boss with Sam Marks

Author: Johnny FD July 13, 2016 Duration: 1:31:39

In this episode we give an overview of the newly launched podcast Invest Like a Boss with co host Sam Marks and how it may benefit all walks of life. Advice we wish we'd have when we were young including leveraging debt and how to use credit, owning stock, real estate, the purpose of college, the benefit of traveling and most importantly why you should start your very own business. We also discuss the importance of experience and how using an internship and mentor can allow you to learn and network properly to more effectively invest and launch a successful business for yourself today.

Relevant links for guest: 

Nomad Summit
Invest Like a Boss
Boss Lounge
Contact Us

Where are we:


Johnny FD – Berlin Germany 
Sam – Sinapore  

Recommended (books, subscriptions):
Brian Jimmerman For Ex Trading – ILAB 03
Kevin shee REITS  – ILAB 07
Robert Kiyosaki – Rich Dad Poor Dad & Cashflow Quadrant 
MJ DeMarco – Millionaire Fast Lane
George S. Clason – Richest Man in Babylon
Tony Robbins – Master Money the Game

Discussed (relevant links):

TLAB Episode 105
$25 Amazon Gift Card Contest

Time Stamp - Topic:
02:00 - What is Invest Like a Boss?
04:55 - Learning from CEO’s and multi-millionaires
08:50 - Where Sam invest his personal millions
09:50 - What Johnny did with his $60k payout
10:30 - Drinking whiskey and For Ex Trading
11:40 - Guaranteed safest 2%-3% returns with Annuities
12:50 - Investing in retirement funds
13:10 - Investing in yourself by opening a Brewery
13:45 - The biggest self storage in Hong Kong
14:35 - All investment possibilities with Peerstreet
15:40 - Sam and Johnny’s 2016 portfolio update
17:00 - Thousands of profitable cashflow websites
21:00 - Learning financial mistakes from our parents
25:55 - Opening a bank secure credit card at 17
30:30 - Leveraging debt and credit usage
35:18 - Introduction to money and income
37:45 - Tips on investing in real estate
41:50 - Learning expense reports and P&L management
46:00 - Tony Robbins Master the Game review
49:10 - Biggest first investment mistakes
51:50 - Owning Disney stock
56:00 - How we would invest $10k at 17 years old
58:00 - Investing in yourself is the greatest investment
1:03:00 - The value of college internships & mentors
1:03:00 - Getting arrested 4 times in college
1:07:50 - Why should you start your business today
1:23:00 - Traveling the world with a purpose
1:26:00 - Earn an income while living your passion

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Johnny FD has been having conversations for years with people who decided to redesign their lives around freedom and adventure, and Travel Like a Boss is where you get to hear them. With an archive of over 250 discussions, this podcast digs into the real, unvarnished details of building a location-independent life. You’ll hear from digital nomads, expats, and entrepreneurs who aren’t just dreaming about a four-hour workweek-they’re actively living it. Each episode feels like a candid coffee chat, focusing less on generic travel tips and more on the practicalities and personal stories behind the move. Listeners get a clear sense of what it actually takes to run an online business from a beach in Bali or a cafe in Lisbon, covering everything from visa hurdles and income strategies to finding community in a new city. It’s about the intersection of work, culture, and place, offering a genuine look at the trade-offs and triumphs that come with this lifestyle. For anyone curious about making a change or simply living vicariously through those who have, this series provides a steady stream of inspiration and actionable insight, proving that the world can be your office if you’re willing to build it.
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