Shaun Newman Podcast #882 - Brad Mills
Jul 14, 2025
Brad Mills, a Canadian entrepreneur and Bitcoin advocate, dives into his fascinating journey in the crypto world, having started in 2011 as a miner. He shares insights on the economic challenges of his Cape Breton upbringing and the debate between gold and Bitcoin. Mills also discusses his Mormon faith, touching on intriguing beliefs about the afterlife. With engaging anecdotes, he reflects on his evolution from a struggling comedian to a full-fledged entrepreneur and filmmaker, highlighting the importance of resilience and clear investment goals.
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Cape Breton Tar Ponds Origin Story
- Brad Mills grew up near the toxic tar ponds in Cape Breton where economic hardship was severe.
- This environment influenced his understanding of sound money and led him to Bitcoin.
Paying Grandfather’s Mortgage with Bitcoin
- Brad Mills paid off his grandfather's long-standing mortgage on their Cape Breton home using Bitcoin profits.
- The mortgage was a $20,000 line of credit with high interest that was never significantly reduced after 20 years of payments.
Cape Breton’s Unique Ambition Shift
- Economic hardship over generations in Cape Breton has shifted people's ambitions from financial success to creative and artistic pursuits.
- This has fostered a unique entrepreneurial spirit focused more on culture and less on wealth accumulation.
