Graham Stephan, a real estate agent and YouTube sensation, shares his journey from novice to millionaire. He discusses essential habits for financial success, including disciplined saving and strategic investments. Graham reveals effective ways to prepare for economic downturns and the benefits of house hacking. The conversation also covers managing finances with unpredictable markets and the power of financial education in transforming lives. Plus, he highlights the emotional impact of both major investment losses and gains.
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Habits for Success
Be consistent and relentlessly pursue your goals.
Focus on one thing and do it well, while saving diligently.
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Extreme Frugality
Graham Stephan was extremely frugal, even calculating the cost of gas against time with friends.
This frugality stemmed from valuing time and maximizing limited resources.
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$20 Budget Breakdown
At 16, Stephan budgeted $20 for gas, a $5 footlong (two meals), and $5 miscellaneous.
This instilled an appreciation for the value of money and resourcefulness.
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Raised in Santa Monica, California, Graham Stephan obtained his Real Estate license shortly after his 18th birthday and dove headfirst into the world of Real Estate in 2008. Since then, Graham has sold over $130,000,000 of Residential Real Estate. His notable clients include Orlando Bloom, Chloe Moretz, Suki Waterhouse, LaVar Arrington, Wale, Casper Inc., among many others.
Outside of Real Estate sales, Graham owns six rental properties that he manages in his spare time throughout Los Angeles and San Bernardino County. He also runs one of the largest Personal Finance based YouTube channel with over 10,000,000+ monthly viewers and over 3.7 Million subscribers.
In this episode you will learn,
The habits Graham developed to become a millionaire.
How to prepare yourself for a recession.
The 3 best assets to invest your time in.
How house hacking can benefit you.
How YouTube has the power to transform your career.
The money beliefs that can help you move forward or hold you back.