

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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Feb 12, 2024 • 31min
51: The 3 Mistakes That Keep High-Earners Living Paycheck to Paycheck
In this episode of the Rich Habits podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz share the three mistakes they see high-earners commonly make that cause them to live paycheck-to-paycheck. ---Watch the covered call webinar replay, click here!Check out our Credit Card Benefit Matrix, click here!---⭐ Download our FREE Budgeting Template – click here⭐ Earn 5.1% on your savings with a High-Yield Cash Account – click here⭐ Trade stocks, options, music royalties and crypto on Public – click here⭐ Automatically buy stock where you shop with Grifin – click here⭐ Protect your family with term life insurance from Suriance – click here⭐ Use code “Spotify” for 15% off our 4-module video course – click here⭐ Optimize your portfolio with Seeking Alpha – click here---👤 Explore everything Austin does – click here 👤 Explore everything Robert does – click here❓ Ask us questions for our Q&A episodes – @richhabitspodcast on Instagram📬 Inquire about working together – christian@witz.vc---Hankwitz Group LLC has an existing business relationship with NEOS Investment Management LLC. The opinions expressed are those of the author, and the author owns several NEOS ETFs.

Feb 8, 2024 • 29min
Q&A: Our New Credit Card Benefit Matrix, Investing a Windfall, and Margin Loans
The hosts discuss a new credit card benefit matrix, options trading, and a sponsor who offers a revenue share with customers. They also discuss the importance of zooming out when making investment decisions and address a question about municipal bonds. Additionally, they introduce a new tool that optimizes credit card spending based on individual benefits and preferences.

Feb 5, 2024 • 35min
50: Real Estate is Not the Best Way to Get Rich in 2024
In this episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz delve deep into their theory -- real estate is not the best way to get rich in 2024. Products, brand building, and services will allow you to generate cash flow quicker (and without as much debt) than real estate. Let's dive in!---Public has finally released options trading on their platform! To learn more about all of the product features Public offers, click here!---⭐ Download our FREE Budgeting Template – click here⭐ Earn 5.1% on your savings with a High-Yield Cash Account – click here⭐ Automatically buy stock where you shop with Grifin – click here⭐ Protect your family with term life insurance from Suriance – click here⭐ Watch the replay of our covered call webinar – click here⭐ Use code “Spotify” for 15% off our 4-module video course – click here⭐ Optimize your portfolio with Seeking Alpha – click here---👤 Explore everything Austin does – click here👤 Explore everything Robert does – click here❓ Ask us questions for our Q&A episodes – @richhabitspodcast on Instagram📬 Inquire about working together – christian@witz.vc---Hankwitz Group LLC has an existing business relationship with NEOS Investment Management LLC. The opinions expressed are those of the author, and the author owns several NEOS ETFs.

Feb 1, 2024 • 25min
Q&A: NACA Loans, Co-Signing Student Loans, and Depreciating Real Estate
In this episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz answer your questions!---Public has finally released options trading on their platform! To learn more about all of the product features Public offers, click here!---⭐ Download our FREE Budgeting Template – click here⭐ Earn 5.1% on your savings with a High-Yield Cash Account – click here⭐ Automatically buy stock where you shop with Grifin – click here⭐ Protect your family with term life insurance from Suriance – click here⭐ Watch the replay of our covered call webinar – click here⭐ Use code “Spotify” for 15% off our 4-module video course – click here⭐ Optimize your portfolio with Seeking Alpha – click here---👤 Explore everything Austin does – click here👤 Explore everything Robert does – click here❓ Ask us questions for our Q&A episodes – @richhabitspodcast on Instagram📬 Inquire about working together – christian@witz.vc---Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.For each options transaction, Public Investing shares 50% of their order flow revenue as a rebate to help reduce your trading costs. This rebate will be displayed as a negative number in the “Additional Fees” column of your Trade Confirmation Statement and will be immediately reflected in the total dollars paid or received for the transaction. Order flow rebates are only issued for options trades and not for transactions involving other assets, including equities. For more information, refer to the Fee Schedule.All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.Hankwitz Group LLC has an existing business relationship with NEOS Investment Management LLC. The opinions expressed are those of the author, and the author owns several NEOS ETFs.

Jan 29, 2024 • 38min
49: Scaling a Small Business to Millions w/ Candace Nelson
In this episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz are joined by Candace Nelson. Candace co-founded Sprinkles Cupcakes with her husband, Charles, in 2005. In 2012, they sold the business for 10s of millions to a private equity firm. In this conversation, we discuss scaling a business from scratch, essential mindset shifts entrepreneurs need to make, as well as the compounding effects of small efficiencies. ---You can follow Candace on TikTok, Instagram, and Substack! You can also find her book, Sweet Success, on Amazon. ---Public has finally released options trading on their platform! To learn more about all of the product features Public offers, click here!---⭐ Download our FREE Budgeting Template – click here⭐ Earn 5.1% on your savings with a High-Yield Cash Account – click here⭐ Automatically buy stock where you shop with Grifin – click here⭐ Protect your family with term life insurance from Suriance – click here⭐ Use code “Spotify” for 15% off our 4-module video course – click here⭐ Optimize your portfolio with Seeking Alpha – click here---👤 Explore everything Austin does – click here👤 Explore everything Robert does – click here❓ Ask us questions for our Q&A episodes – @richhabitspodcast on Instagram📬 Inquire about working together – christian@witz.vc---Hankwitz Group LLC has an existing business relationship with NEOS Investment Management LLC. The opinions expressed are those of the author, and the author owns several NEOS ETFs.

Jan 28, 2024 • 33min
Q&A: Stock Market All Time Highs, Roth vs. Traditional, and Arbitrage
In this episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz answer your questions!---Public has finally released options trading on their platform! To learn more about all of the product features Public offers, click here!---⭐ Download our FREE Budgeting Template – click here⭐ Earn 5.1% on your savings with a High-Yield Cash Account – click here⭐ Automatically buy stock where you shop with Grifin – click here⭐ Protect your family with term life insurance from Suriance – click here⭐ Watch the replay of our covered call webinar – click here⭐ Use code “Spotify” for 15% off our 4-module video course – click here⭐ Optimize your portfolio with Seeking Alpha – click here---👤 Explore everything Austin does – click here👤 Explore everything Robert does – click here❓ Ask us questions for our Q&A episodes – @richhabitspodcast on Instagram📬 Inquire about working together – christian@witz.vc---Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options to learn more.For each options transaction, Public Investing shares 50% of their order flow revenue as a rebate to help reduce your trading costs. This rebate will be displayed as a negative number in the “Additional Fees” column of your Trade Confirmation Statement and will be immediately reflected in the total dollars paid or received for the transaction. Order flow rebates are only issued for options trades and not for transactions involving other assets, including equities. For more information, refer to the Fee Schedule.All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information.Hankwitz Group LLC has an existing business relationship with NEOS Investment Management LLC. The opinions expressed are those of the author, and the author owns several NEOS ETFs.

Jan 22, 2024 • 26min
48: The 3 Most Important Financial Mistakes to Avoid in 2024
Avoid financial mistakes in 2024: credit card debt, borrowing from 401(k), and instant gratification. Tips on building wealth and making smart financial decisions. Recommendations for US ETFs and paying children for Roth IRA investments.

Jan 18, 2024 • 37min
Q&A: Spot Bitcoin ETFs, Shiny Ball Syndrome, and Revocable Trusts
Topics discussed in this podcast include creating a solid financial base, automating processes for increased profits, evaluating stock allocations, risk tolerance and diversity in investments, opening a Roth IRA, maximizing contributions to a Roth IRA, and the importance of trusts and asset protection.

Jan 15, 2024 • 36min
47: Exactly How Robert Buys Cash Flowing Businesses
In this episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz dive deep into the intricacies of finding, negotiating, and purchasing a cash flowing business. In case you're unfamiliar, Robert recently purchased a pizza shop in a small town outside of St. Petersburg, FL. In this episode, Austin interviews Robert about the entire process. ---Learn more about FirstCard and build your credit, click here!Earn 5.1% APY using a Public HYCA, click here!Opt-in and share your email, click here!Learn more about our 4-module video course!Download our FREE Budget Template, click here!To learn more about Robert: https://stan.store/RobertJCroakTo learn more about Austin: https://stan.store/austinhankwitzContact: richhabitspodcast@gmail.com ---Hankwitz Group LLC has an existing business relationship with NEOS Investment Management LLC. The opinions expressed are those of the author, and the author owns several NEOS ETFs.

Jan 11, 2024 • 40min
Q&A: Dead Money, $400K in Savings, and ESPPs
In this episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz answer your questions!---Be sure to check out Public's new High Yield Cash Account paying 5.1% APY. This is higher than anything else on the market and is FDIC insured up to $5M. ---Earn 5.1% APY using a Public HYCA, click here!Opt-in and share your email, click here!Learn more about our 4-module video course!Download our FREE Budget Template, click here!To learn more about Robert: https://stan.store/RobertJCroakTo learn more about Austin: https://stan.store/austinhankwitzContact: richhabitspodcast@gmail.com ---Hankwitz Group LLC has an existing business relationship with NEOS Investment Management LLC. The opinions expressed are those of the author, and the author owns several NEOS ETFs.


