794: Marc Faber: What to Do In Gloom, Boom & Doom Times
Sep 4, 2023
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Marc Faber, editor of the Gloom, Boom & Doom Report, discusses strategies for protecting wealth in times of disruption, the advantages and disadvantages of living in Thailand, the possibility of a banking system collapse, the current state of business and government spending, revolutionizing the car wash industry with Tommy's Express, positioning during volatile times, and the impact of government lockdowns on economies.
Decentralizing oneself, family, community, and business is crucial to escape the negative impacts of a turbulent world.
Investing in alternative assets like precious metals, real estate, and stocks in depressed markets can help protect wealth during uncertain times.
Deep dives
Economic Disruption and Turbulence
The podcast discusses the rapid changes happening in the world, leading to disruption and chaos in the economy and marketplace. It explores the need to protect wealth and invest for cash flow and alternative assets during uncertain times. The speaker emphasizes the importance of decentralizing oneself, family, community, and business to become sovereign and escape the negative impacts of a turbulent world.
Living in a Turbulent World
The podcast features an interview with Dr. Mark Faber, the author of the gloom, doom, and boom report. Dr. Faber shares his personal experience of living in different parts of Asia and Thailand to escape the chaotic world. He discusses the advantages of living in relatively less affected areas and the importance of being self-sufficient in communities with food sources and reliable resources like water.
Negative Effects of Inflation and Government Policies
Dr. Faber highlights the negative impact of inflation and government policies on the standard of living for ordinary people. He mentions how rising costs of living surpass income gains and affect the purchasing power of households. The discussion touches upon the effects of inflation as a hidden tax and the decline in the quality of life for many due to increased expenses, such as insurance premiums and rising prices of goods and services.
Investment Strategies for Turbulent Times
Dr. Faber suggests a diversified investment approach for business owners and investors during volatile times. He recommends allocating investments across various assets, including precious metals, real estate, stocks in depressed markets like emerging markets, and cash and bonds. He emphasizes the importance of planning for an anemic economic environment and being prepared for potential tax increases and market fluctuations.
My guest in this interview is Dr Marc Faber. Dr. Faber is the editor of the Gloom, Boom & Doom Report. He is referred to as the Billionaire they call Dr. Doom in Tony Robbins book, Money Master The Game.