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The Greatness Machine

345 | Adam Dell | Smart Money Moves: How to Take Control of Your Financial Future

Apr 2, 2025
01:02:09

Managing money shouldn’t be complicated—but for many high earners, the traditional wealth management system feels more like a maze than a roadmap to success. In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius sits down with Adam Dell, founder of Domain Money, to explore how financial planning can be simplified for high-earning professionals. Adam shares insights on why traditional wealth management often falls short, the importance of a clear financial roadmap, and how Domain Money is transforming the industry with a transparent, flat-fee approach.


In this episode, Darius and Adam will discuss:

(00:00 Introduction to Adam Dell and His Journey

(04:45) The Evolution of Entrepreneurship

(10:12) Navigating Exits and Corporate Transitions

(14:58) The Importance of Feedback and Iteration

(19:55) Diverse Ventures and Problem Solving

(24:50) Wealth Management and Domain Money's Mission

(27:20) The Evolution of Wealth Management

(30:06) Understanding Domain Money's Target Audience

(33:47) Differentiating Domain Money from Traditional Advisors

(40:11) The A La Carte Approach to Financial Planning

(44:55) Navigating Investment Decisions and Market Trends

(49:12) Future Aspirations for Domain Money


Adam Dell is the Founder and CEO of Domain Money and a serial entrepreneur with four successful exits, including Clarity Money (Goldman Sachs), MessageOne (Dell), Buzzsaw (Autodesk), and Civitas Learning (Francisco Partners). Previously a partner at Goldman Sachs, he led product development for Marcus by Goldman Sachs, launching Marcus Invest, Marcus Checking, and Marcus Insights. Adam has also served as an adjunct professor at Columbia Business School and the University of Texas School of Law. He holds a B.A. from Tulane University and a law degree from the University of Texas.


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Connect with Adam:

Website: https://www.domainmoney.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamdell/ 

Twitter: https://x.com/adamdell 


Connect with Darius:

Website: https://therealdarius.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/

YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube

Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708


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