The Financial Independence Show

Cody & Justin are here to flood your ears with thanks! Your very own Financial Independence Show co-hosts are here with a special Thanksgiving episode. It’s hard to believe we’re rounding out yet another year, and there’s so much to be thankful for as always. Fitness improving, relationships strengthening, comfort level with retirement steadily increasing, and so much more. Some general categories include: Health Relationships Finances Lifestyle Gratefulness Hang around until the end to hear Cody’s big announcement, and Justin’s not-so-standard Thanksgiving dish that you can wow your friends and family with. You might be shocked at just how little money comes up, and we think that’s the clearest sign we’re living our best lives. If you found value in the episode, please share it with a friend! YouTube Interview https://youtu.be/dz_ThEE_YYU Join the Community We’d love to hear your comments and questions about this week’s episode. Here are some of the best ways to stay in touch and get involved in The FI Show community! Grab the Ultimate FI Spreadsheet Join our Facebook Group Leave us a voicemail Send an email to contact [at] TheFIshow [dot] com If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a rating/review! >> You can do that by clicking here << Learn More About Your Hosts CodyDBerman.com (Cody’s Blog) Saving-Sherpa (Justin’s blog)

Allison Baggerly from Inspired Budget joins us to share her journey from $111,000 in debt to creating a life of freedom through budgeting. Topics covered include: How to change your spending habits Paying down debt as quickly as possible Different types of budgets and how to implement The power of increasing your income Knowing your “enough” How kids can actually reduce your expenses Planning for early retirement Routines, time blocking, and managing your schedule And so much more. If you found value in the episode, please share it with a friend! Links from The Episode Inspired Budget (Allison’s Website) Inspired Budget Podcast Allison’s YouTube Allison’s Instagram Money Made Easy (Allison’s Book) Allison’s Budgeting Spreadsheet Allison’s Daily Budgeting Video YouTube Interview https://youtu.be/59scOklc9jc Join the Community We’d love to hear your comments and questions about this week’s episode. Here are some of the best ways to stay in touch and get involved in The FI Show community! Grab the Ultimate FI Spreadsheet Join our Facebook Group Leave us a voicemail Send an email to contact [at] TheFIshow [dot] com If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a rating/review! >> You can do that by clicking here << Learn More About Your Hosts CodyDBerman.com (Cody’s Blog) Saving-Sherpa (Justin’s blog)

Garrett Brown, a glamping investor and author of The Glamping Investor, shares his journey from zero to over $700,000 in revenue. He discusses essential tips for starting a glamping business, including land selection and the benefits of 'landhacking.' Garrett highlights the importance of understanding zoning laws and navigating financing challenges. He explains why certain structures, like geodesic domes, are ideal for glamping and shares strategies for scaling operations. Tune in for invaluable insights into the glamping industry!

Sathish Gajula from the Compounding Project joins us to talk about compounding your health, wealth, and mindset. He shares some mindblowing stats, along with plenty of tactical advice. Topics covered include: Why investing early matters so much How to cut back on the “big 3” expenses The most important part of the compound interest equation How compounding affects health and fitness Curating the right information diet Hacks for maintaining motivation and discipline And so much more. If you found value in the episode, please share it with a friend! Links from The Episode The Compounding Project (Instagram) The Compounding Project (YouTube) The Compounding Project Podcast Compound Interest Equation: Sathish’s Favorite Books: Outlive – Peter Attia The Simple Path to Wealth – JL Collins Sapiens – Yuval Noah Harari The Compound Effect – Darren Hardy I Will Teach You to Be Rich – Ramit Sethi Atomic Habits – James Clear Sathish’s Favorite Podcasts: Diary of a CEO The Tim Ferriss Show Colin & Samir Sathish’s Favorite Apps: Fantastical Calendar Chat GPT Todoist YouTube Interview https://youtu.be/yCded1Kz61I Join the Community We’d love to hear your comments and questions about this week’s episode. Here are some of the best ways to stay in touch and get involved in The FI Show community! Grab the Ultimate FI Spreadsheet Join our Facebook Group Leave us a voicemail Send an email to contact [at] TheFIshow [dot] com If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a rating/review! >> You can do that by clicking here << Learn More About Your Hosts CodyDBerman.com (Cody’s Blog) Saving-Sherpa (Justin’s blog)

Seth and Tori Bolt from Bolt Farm Treehouse join us to share their story of a wedding gift that turned into a $32.5 million business. It’s been truly incredible to see what they’ve built together, and more importantly, just how down-to-earth both of them are despite their tremendous success. Inside the episode, we discuss: Scaling a short-term rental business How hospitality is everywhere Creating a memorable experience Working with your partner Goal setting and the concept of “enough” Attracting top talent Showing up on social media Knowing when to add/cut things And so much more. If you found value in the episode, please share it with a friend! Links from The Episode Bolt Farm Treehouse @boltfarmtreehouse (IG) @drsethbolt (IG) @toribolt (IG) Bolt Farm Workshop Retreats YouTube Interview https://youtu.be/kL5-g3yGqt0 Join the Community We’d love to hear your comments and questions about this week’s episode. Here are some of the best ways to stay in touch and get involved in The FI Show community! Grab the Ultimate FI Spreadsheet Join our Facebook Group Leave us a voicemail Send an email to contact [at] TheFIshow [dot] com If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a rating/review! >> You can do that by clicking here << Learn More About Your Hosts CodyDBerman.com (Cody’s Blog) Saving-Sherpa (Justin’s blog)

In this enlightening chat, Jillian Johnsrud, author and early financial independence achiever, shares insights from her book, *Retire Often*. She emphasizes the importance of mini-retirements for a sustainable work-life balance, revealing how they can enhance your financial trajectory. Jillian discusses effective negotiation tactics for requesting time off and shares personal stories that illustrate the transformative power of intentional breaks. Listen for tips on budgeting for adventures and navigating life's transitions with purpose!

Justin is back! Your very own Financial Independence Show co-host is here to give you all the financial details from his six-month journey around the world. Spoiler alert, he actually turned a profit and increased his net worth by $100k+ while abroad. The numbers might be shocking, but as always, Justin kept detailed records of expenses and walks you through exactly how he pulled off this incredible trip. Specifically, we cover: Most overrated and underrated places Where he wishes we spent more time First place on his “going back” list Where he’d be most likely to live long term Best bang for your buck experience Where he wishes he had spent more money Accomplished and unaccomplished goals Airbnb income, other income, and creative ways to save Hang around until the end to hear Justin’s top 3 tips for someone looking to do something similar! This is an episode you’ll want to come back to if you’re looking for a blueprint for traveling the world on a budget. If you found value in the episode, please share it with a friend! Links from The Episode Justin’s Travel Blog Spreadsheet with all the expenses Some photos highlighting the European travels $46 to Travel the World (Pre-Trip Episode) $2,052 for 5 Weeks in Southeast Asia (1-Month Recap) $1,500 per Month to Travel in Southeast Asia (3-Month Recap) YouTube Interview https://youtu.be/ThTLDOj1A7A Join the Community We’d love to hear your comments and questions about this week’s episode. Here are some of the best ways to stay in touch and get involved in The FI Show community! Grab the Ultimate FI Spreadsheet Join our Facebook Group Leave us a voicemail Send an email to contact [at] TheFIshow [dot] com If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a rating/review! >> You can do that by clicking here << Learn More About Your Hosts CodyDBerman.com (Cody’s Blog) Saving-Sherpa (Justin’s blog)

Tony J Robinson, co-host of the BiggerPockets Real Estate Rookie podcast and one half of The Real Estate Robinsons, joins us to talk real estate strategy. Tony has experience with many creative financing options and buying properties all around the country. Specifically, we cover: 100% mortgage loans through small credit unions The BRRR strategy Finding equity partners to finance deals Seller financing Lines of credit against stocks How to identify a “good” investment property Systems for managing your properties Building a team anywhere in the country And so much more. This is definitely an episode you’ll want to come back to if you’re looking to set up a system for managing your properties. If you found value in the episode, please share it with a friend! Links from The Episode Tony’s Instagram Tony’s YouTube Channel The Real Estate Robinsons BiggerPockets Real Estate Rookie Podcast Finding Properties: AirDNA PriceLabs Managing Properties: PriceLabs Guesty Hostfully Breezeway Monday Turno YouTube Interview https://youtu.be/4lojE8R18Ks Join the Community We’d love to hear your comments and questions about this week’s episode. Here are some of the best ways to stay in touch and get involved in The FI Show community! Grab the Ultimate FI Spreadsheet Join our Facebook Group Leave us a voicemail Send an email to contact [at] TheFIshow [dot] com If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a rating/review! >> You can do that by clicking here << Learn More About Your Hosts CodyDBerman.com (Cody’s Blog) Saving-Sherpa (Justin’s blog)

If you’ve ever searched for something travel-related, you’ve probably stumbled onto Nomadic Matt’s website at one point or another. He started travel blogging back in 2008 and quickly became one of the biggest names in the space. As you can imagine, after traveling and gathering information for 15+ years, he has a lot to share about travel! In this episode, we cover: How to find cheap flights How to find cheap accommodation How to find a cheap phone plan Why slow travel can save you money Overrated and underrated travel destinations The biggest mistakes most travelers make Taking a sabbatical and/or quitting your job and a whole lot more. If you found value in the episode, please share it with a friend! Links from The Episode NomadicMatt.com How to Travel the World on $75 a Day Matt’s Instagram Cheap flights: Going Thrifty Traveler Airfarewatchdog The Flight Deal Google Flights Redeeming points: Seats.aero Point.me Cheap stays: Couchsurfing Trusted House Sitters Airbnb (rooms) Home Exchange Booking.com Rakuten (for money back on booked stays) Cheap phone plans: Airalo Saily Holafly No-fee Banking: Charles Schwab Investor Checking YouTube Interview https://youtu.be/a9TrvTIlogw Join the Community We’d love to hear your comments and questions about this week’s episode. Here are some of the best ways to stay in touch and get involved in The FI Show community! Grab the Ultimate FI Spreadsheet Join our Facebook Group Leave us a voicemail Send an email to contact [at] TheFIshow [dot] com If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a rating/review! >> You can do that by clicking here << Learn More About Your Hosts CodyDBerman.com (Cody’s Blog) Saving-Sherpa (Justin’s blog)

Who said building wealth had to be complicated? In this episode, we’re joined by JL Collins, author of The Simple Path to Wealth (recently revised). JL was one of the pioneers of the FI space as we know it today, and has been coined “The Godfather of FI”. During this interview, we cover: If the Simple Path to Wealth still works in today’s economy How to navigate a market downturn How to build your investment portfolio The power of compound interest Why fees can destroy your returns How to spend in alignment with your values The real reason we accumulate money And so much more. If you enjoyed this episode, check out the links below for more content, and don’t forget to share this podcast with a friend! Links From the Episode The Simple Path to Wealth JLCollinsNH.com The One Thing That Determines Your Success in the Market (blog post) The Wasting Asset Retirement Model (WARM – blog post) YouTube Interview https://youtu.be/hr7_ZfbKMno Join the Community We’d love to hear your comments and questions about this week’s episode. Here are some of the best ways to stay in touch and get involved in The FI Show community! Grab the Ultimate FI Spreadsheet Join our Facebook Group Leave us a voicemail Send an email to contact [at] TheFiShow [dot] com If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a rating/review! >> You can do that by clicking here << Learn More About Your Hosts CodyDBerman.com (Cody’s Blog) Saving-Sherpa (Justin’s blog)