

Rich Habits Podcast
Austin Hankwitz and Robert Croak
Introducing the Rich Habits Podcast — a financial literacy podcast for anyone ready to take back control of their money by implementing new habits.
Join Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz every Monday, Thursday, and Friday as they demystify the financial habits of the rich, share their own mistakes and shortcomings, and lay out the blueprint for you to succeed with money.
Robert is a decamillionaire with 30+ years of business experience and $200M+ of company exits under his belt, while Austin is an entrepreneur in his 20s eager to learn.
Join Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz every Monday, Thursday, and Friday as they demystify the financial habits of the rich, share their own mistakes and shortcomings, and lay out the blueprint for you to succeed with money.
Robert is a decamillionaire with 30+ years of business experience and $200M+ of company exits under his belt, while Austin is an entrepreneur in his 20s eager to learn.
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May 6, 2024 • 32min
63: These 3 Mindset Shifts Will Make You a Millionaire
Entrepreneur Robert Croak and financial advisor Austin Hankwitz discuss three mindset shifts necessary for millionaire status. Topics include overcoming FOMO in wealth-building, managing weekend spending, staying calm during market shifts, overtime vs side hustle strategies, and diversifying portfolios with gold investments.

May 2, 2024 • 26min
Q&A: Opening a Franchise, Selling a New Product, and Income-Producing Assets
Learn about selling 401k holdings, avoiding college costs, managing property depreciation, generating income in portfolios, launching a card game with no funds, and franchising insights in this informative Q&A podcast episode

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Apr 29, 2024 • 35min
62: The Top 3 Wealth-Killers in America
Guests Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz debunk common wealth-killers in America, emphasizing simplicity in investment strategies. They discuss building wealth with discipline, intentional effort, and investment in meaningful businesses. Topics include investment risks, successful strategies, real estate syndications, and the importance of financial education and mindset in achieving financial success.

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Apr 25, 2024 • 33min
Q&A: Austin & Robert's Worst-Ever Investments, War Time Investing, and Solo 401(k)s
Investment experts Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz answer listener questions on topics like wartime investing, worst investments, cryptocurrencies, Solo 401(k)s, car purchases, and Roth IRAs. They share insights on strategic investing, diversified growth, and the importance of due diligence. Recommended assets, trading platforms, and debt consolidation advice are also covered in this informative episode.

Apr 22, 2024 • 31min
61: Three Reasons the Stock Market Could Go Down in 2024
Financial expert Robert Croak and investment analyst Austin Hankwitz discuss three reasons for a potential stock market drawdown in 2024, including inflation impact, market volatility strategies, art investments, property management tips, and long-term index fund benefits.

Apr 18, 2024 • 31min
Q&A: Putting $1.6M of "Dead Equity" to Work, Selling Single Stocks, and VYM
Explore financial topics like maximizing investment returns, selling single stock investments, leveraging dead equity, and navigating money discussions with partners. Learn about optimizing finances, investment strategies, and property investments while promoting webinars and wealth-building summits.

Apr 15, 2024 • 33min
60: What To Avoid When Picking a Financial Advisor in 2024
Financial advisor expert Robert Croak and art investment enthusiast Austin Hankwitz discuss key factors to avoid when selecting a financial advisor in 2024, such as high fees, bad financial products, and lack of guidance. They also highlight the benefits of tailored ETF investments, fee-only advisors, and investment opportunities in fine art. The podcast emphasizes the importance of active engagement in financial planning and choosing future-proof majors for successful wealth building.

Apr 11, 2024 • 40min
Q&A: How to Invest $700K, Bogleheads Strategy, and Diversifying Away from Real Estate
Learn about investing $700K, implementing Bogleheads strategy, diversification from real estate, maximizing wealth through financial planning, simple investment strategies, ADUs in California, splitting funds for savings and loans, optimization of investment strategy, and building a bridge account for early retirement.

Apr 8, 2024 • 23min
59: How to Generate Your First $1,000 of Passive Income
Entrepreneur and passive income strategist Robert Croak, along with his guest, discuss simple strategies for generating passive income, focusing on ETFs like SPYI and QQQI. They delve into tax efficiencies, covered call strategies, and optimizing after-tax returns for early retirement goals.

Apr 4, 2024 • 32min
Q&A: $1M in Real Estate, Paying Off $110K in Student Loans, and Pensions
Topics discussed in this podcast include $1M in real estate, paying off $110K in student loans, exploring a new 401k program, maximizing growth potential on found cash balance, personal options trading experience, investing strategies, and community engagement highlights.