BiggerPockets Money Podcast

Vivian Tu, former Wall Street trader and author, discusses the tools and mindset of the rich. Rich people make money while they sleep by having their money work for them. She emphasizes the importance of investing early and how to think like the wealthy. Also, the benefits of buying real estate in cold weather are explored.

Late starters Becky Heptig and Bill Yount share their journey from zero net worth in their 50s to retirement as millionaires. They discuss their wake-up calls, changing financial habits, real estate investing, overcoming shame and guilt, and the path to financial independence at any age.

Andy Johnson achieved financial independence by building a massive real estate portfolio in just ten months. He bought twenty-one rental properties, paid minimal taxes on a significant gain, and retired part-time. The podcast covers quitting a job without a plan, strategies to lower taxes, and the process of buying rental properties.

Mari Llewellyn, founder of Bloom Nutrition, shares her journey of weight loss, financial literacy, starting a side hustle, and growing a multimillion-dollar business. Topics include overcoming rock bottom, building money skills, converting social media followers into customers, and starting tiny side hustles.

Guest Jabbar Adesada shares his journey of building a $1 million net worth in only 3 years through real estate investing. Topics include reaching financial independence, combining investing strategies, choosing the perfect market, finding a partner, and building a real estate portfolio.

Gloria Stonelake, an 18-year-old entrepreneur, shares her journey of running a social media marketing agency and making six figures a year. Ben Carver talks about his high school house-flipping side hustle and becoming a real estate agent at just 22. Both guests provide valuable insights for achieving financial freedom at a young age.

Tae Kim, the financial tortoise, shares the unsexy path to becoming a millionaire, avoiding the financial guru trap. He emphasizes the importance of slow, sustainable wealth building and highlights money mistakes to avoid. The episode also covers paying off six-figure debt, transitioning to financial freedom, and the benefits of self-education and genuine financial content.

Cheryl Edmundson and Erin Jacobsen from Inclusive GameWerks share their journey of launching a business with a grant and designing an inclusive pinball controller. They discuss finding, applying, and getting approved for a business grant, structuring a new business, and the power of networking.

Certified public accountant and financial planner Sean Mullaney shares year-end tax planning strategies to lower your tax burden. He discusses urgent moves, year-end tasks, and early 2024 actions. Topics include donor-advised funds, Roth conversions, retirement accounts, health insurance, and avoiding giving the IRS interest-free loans. The podcast also covers backdoor Roth IRAs, investing options, and maximizing employer benefits for tax planning.

Sophia Amoruso, the most famous 'Girlboss' in America, shares her journey of building Nasty Gal into a $100M business without prior experience. She delves into the challenges of managing growth, the downfall of her company, and the lessons she learned. The podcast discusses her upbringing, relationship with money, venture capital, and the difficulties of leadership. It also explores her success, decision-making process, and the challenges of being a public entrepreneur.