money money money 939b AMA with GJ: rental ethics, money in relationships, speccy plays, how we make $ + more
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Sep 30, 2026 An ask-me-anything conversation spanning ethical landlord decisions, sharing money in relationships, and lessons from changing careers. It explores the realities of self-employment, uneven cash flow, hiring, payroll, and how a media business earns revenue. There’s also a look at speculative investments, financial planning systems, and the challenges of succession planning.
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Why Glen Turned Down A Bigger Rent Increase
- Glen James chose a smaller rent increase despite evidence he could charge nearly $790 per week.
- After a two-year lease at $700, he negotiated around $735–$740 instead of imposing an immediate increase of almost $100.
The Landlord Balance Between Rent And Responsibility
- Glen James sees landlord ethics as a balance between charging market rent and treating tenants as he would want to be treated.
- He accepts that he is not a charity, but deliberately leaves money on the table when a sharp increase would create unnecessary hardship.
The Spending Problem That Forced A New System
- Glen James describes poor impulse control as his hardest money lesson, because every paycheque seemed to disappear.
- He created the Glen James spending plan to quarantine money for different purposes and make spending manageable.
