Dapper Dividends
Dapper Dividends
Dapper Dividends is a quirky and unique take on dividend growth investing!
I’m Russ, born in '78, Chicago raised, US Navy in the late '90s, have a wife and two teenage daughters, commercial loading dock equipment installer and service tech since '99.
While the following content are my opinions on investing and life, nothing is to be considered advice, but shared knowledge for your fun and entertainment!
I’m Russ, born in '78, Chicago raised, US Navy in the late '90s, have a wife and two teenage daughters, commercial loading dock equipment installer and service tech since '99.
While the following content are my opinions on investing and life, nothing is to be considered advice, but shared knowledge for your fun and entertainment!
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Nov 30, 2025 • 20min
#275~ 3 Dividend Growth Stocks Too Cheap to Ignore!
In this video I break down three high-quality dividend growth companies that all earn over 20% returns on capital and are trading below their historical valuations. I explain why ROCE matters, then walk through Kinsale Capital (KNSL), Zoetis (ZTS), and Automatic Data Processing (ADP) using simple fundamentals like combined ratios, margins, payout ratios, and long dividend track records. My goal is to help you quickly decide whether these stocks deserve a spot on your watchlist so you can research them further. This is educational only — I’m a blue-collar welder sharing what I’m learning, not a financial advisor. Check out the YouTube video!Email Russ: 👉 Russ@DapperDividends.com🔔 Follow along with my dividend journey:→ Website→ YouTube Channel→ Newsletter→ BlossomBuy Buffett & Munger Unscripted"The Dividend Millionaire" book affiliate linkCheck out my portfolios and FREE Weekly Newsletter signup: https://dapperdividends.comFREE eBook on Life, Love, and Investing.Remember, having a single income stream is risky, and seeking multiple passive income streams would be wise.
Nov 15, 2025 • 38min
#274~ Top 1% Dividend Expert Reveals 2 Stocks He's Buying
Travis from DividendCollectionAgency.com ranks in the top 1% of financial experts (#197 out of 31,973) with an average return of 12.70% since 2023. In this interview, he shares two dividend stocks the Agency is buying right now, plus his take on REITs like Realty Income versus competitors, VICI Properties' timing, and advice for new investors. Former Navy Chief turned dividend investor breaks down what's working in today's market. Watch the YouTube video!Follow Dividend Collection Agency:SeekingAlpha.comInstagramWarren Buffett's 2025 Thanksgiving LetterCheck out my current portfolio on 📱→Blossom: (affiliate)🔥 SPECIAL OFFER: Get 7 FREE days of Seeking Alpha Premium, plus $30 off! I use it for my own research and stock analysis. Check it out hereP.S. That's my affiliate link - thanks for the support!Timestamps:00:00 Intro/ Rebrand to Dividend Collection Agency03:07 Military ETFs on the way: VETS & SALR07:46 SeekingAlpha.com writing process11:24 Why Realty Income (O) could underperform these REITs15:23 Stock pick #1 - BBW19:27 Stock pick #2 - OTIS24:39 The best time to buy VICI Properties (VICI)29:05 Tips for Beginner Investors31:34 Thoughts on the KMB-KVUE merger35:16 Does the U.S. Navy support drinking?37:03 Where to reach Travis (Dividend Collection Agency)Email Russ: 👉 Russ@DapperDividends.com🔔 Follow along with my dividend journey:→ Website→ YouTube Channel→ Newsletter→ Blossom→ Dapper Dividends Recommendation Tracker SpreadsheetBuy Buffett & Munger Unscripted"The Dividend Millionaire" book affiliate linkCheck out my portfolios and FREE Weekly Newsletter signup: https://dapperdividends.comFREE eBook on Life, Love, and Investing.Remember, having a single income stream is risky, and seeking multiple passive income streams would be wise.
Nov 4, 2025 • 12min
#273~ This Dividend Has Me Worried 🚨
Starbucks (SBUX) just reported its first positive same-store sales in almost two years, but I'm still worried it might cut its dividend. In this video, I break down something most investors miss: how companies can make their numbers look better by closing underperforming stores right before quarter-end. I'll show you three warning signs every dividend investor should watch - payout ratios over 100%, sudden drops in dividend growth, and metric head-fakes in earnings reports. Starbucks is paying out 123% of their free cash flow as dividends, raised their dividend only 1.6% (vs their usual 9-15%), and closed 627 stores in Q4. After 7+ years of investing, I've seen this pattern before. All the warning signs are there - does that mean a cut is coming? Not necessarily, but the ingredients are lined up. Whether you own Starbucks or any other dividend stock, you'll learn how to spot these red flags before the headlines catch up. the YouTube video!Email Russ: 👉 Russ@DapperDividends.com🔔 Follow along with my dividend journey:→ Website→ YouTube Channel→ Newsletter→ BlossomBuy Buffett & Munger Unscripted"The Dividend Millionaire" book affiliate linkCheck out my portfolios and FREE Weekly Newsletter signup: https://dapperdividends.comFREE eBook on Life, Love, and Investing.Remember, having a single income stream is risky, and seeking multiple passive income streams would be wise.
Oct 27, 2025 • 16min
#272~What I’d Do Differently After 7 Years Investing
Ever wonder what you’d change if you could start investing all over again? In this video, I break down the biggest lessons I’ve learned from 7 years in the market—what worked, what didn’t, and the one thing I wish I knew from the start. Whether you’re brand new or just looking for fresh ideas, you’ll get my real-world take in plain English. Hit play and let’s simplify investing together! Watch the YouTube video!Email Russ: 👉 Russ@DapperDividends.com🔔 Follow along with my dividend journey:→ Website→ YouTube Channel→ Newsletter→ BlossomBuy Buffett & Munger Unscripted"The Dividend Millionaire" book affiliate linkCheck out my portfolios and FREE Weekly Newsletter signup: https://dapperdividends.comFREE eBook on Life, Love, and Investing.Remember, having a single income stream is risky, and seeking multiple passive income streams would be wise.
Oct 18, 2025 • 17min
#271~ 3 Dividend Stocks That Are Cheaper Than You Think!
If a stock costs $500 per share but earns $600 per share... is it expensive? Nope. It's actually cheap. In this video, I'm breaking down 3 dividend growth stocks that might look expensive because of their stock price, but are actually trading at or below their 5-year average P/E ratio. I used SimplySafeDividends to screen for undervalued dividend growers, and out of 56 results, these 3 caught my attention: Badger Meter (BMI) with 32 years of dividend growth, LeMaitre Vascular (LMAT) with 16% dividend growth, and Cintas (CTAS) with 43 years of dividend increases. I walk through how each business makes money, why they're industry leaders, and the headwinds to watch. Remember: Price alone doesn't tell you if a stock is cheap or expensive—the P/E ratio gives you a better clue, but it's just the starting point.Check out my current portfolio on 📱→Blossom🔥 SPECIAL OFFER: Get 7 FREE days of Seeking Alpha Premium, plus $30 off! I use it for my own research and stock analysis. Check it out hereP.S. That's my affiliate link - thanks for the support!Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:37 Badger Meter (BMI)07:04 LeMaitre Vascular (LMAT)11:15 Cintas (CTAS)15:54 Blossom & Newsletter!Email Russ: 👉 Russ@DapperDividends.com🔔 Follow along with my dividend journey:→ Website→ YouTube Channel→ Newsletter→ BlossomBuy Buffett & Munger Unscripted"The Dividend Millionaire" book affiliate linkCheck out my portfolios and FREE Weekly Newsletter signup: https://dapperdividends.comFREE eBook on Life, Love, and Investing.Remember, having a single income stream is risky, and seeking multiple passive income streams would be wise.
Oct 4, 2025 • 46min
#270~Dividend Expert ROASTED My Portfolio!
Kelly Green, @DownDogsandDividends is a dividend investing expert, and she absolutely roasted my portfolio. I showed her all 21 of my holdings - the good, the bad, and the ugly - and she didn't hold back. We talked about my heavy allocation to funds like VTI and VSGAX, my non-dividend payers, BDCs like ARCC and HTGC, MLPs including EPD, and individual stocks like McDonald's, AbbVie, Harrow, and more. If you're building a dividend portfolio or wondering if yours actually makes sense, this honest conversation is for you. Kelly breaks down what's working, what's not, and what I should probably fix. No fluff, just real portfolio feedback from someone who knows their stuff.Sign up for Kelly's Dividend Digest FREE weekly newsletterSubscribe to Kelly's YT channel: @DownDogsandDividends Check out the YouTube Video!Blossom Investor Tour, where Russ will be a speaker!Email Russ: 👉 Russ@DapperDividends.com🔔 Follow along with my dividend journey:→ Website→ YouTube Channel→ Newsletter→ Blossom🔥 SPECIAL OFFER: Seeking Alpha Premium offers my viewers 7 FREE days plus $30 off! This is the exact platform I use for my own research and stock analysis. Check it out HERE!Buy Buffett & Munger Unscripted"The Dividend Millionaire" book affiliate linkCheck out my portfolios and FREE Weekly Newsletter signup: https://dapperdividends.comFREE eBook on Life, Love, and Investing.Remember, having a single income stream is risky, and seeking multiple passive income streams would be wise.
Sep 13, 2025 • 40min
#269~ $212K SCHD Investor: Your Expectations Are Wrong!
Remember Craig from our viral SCHD interview?Well, he's back with some eye-opening updates! His SCHD portfolio has grown from $96,000 to over $212,000 in just two years, and he's sharing exactly what he's learned along the way. In this conversation, Craig breaks down why most people misunderstand SCHD, explains his position sizing strategy, and gives us a reality check on what returns we should really expect from SCHD. Plus, he answers six questions from social media about covered call ETFs and long-term SCHD strategy. If you're investing in SCHD or thinking about it, this is the honest perspective you need to hear - no hype, just real talk from someone who's actually building serious wealth with dividend growth investing through SCHD.Optimal Portfolio Mix at Every Age PostCheck out my portfolio on 📱→Blossom: (affiliate)🔥 SPECIAL OFFER: Seeking Alpha Premium offers my viewers 7 FREE days plus $30 off! This is the exact platform I use for my own research and stock analysis. Check it out hereP.S. That's my affiliate link - thanks for the support!🔔 Follow along with my investing journey:💻→Website🗞️→Newsletter📱→Blossom(affiliate)📚Books to help you become a better investor (affiliate links):📔Buffett & Munger Unscripted📘The Dividend Millionaire book📙The Art of Quality Investing📗Dapper Dividends FREE eBook on Life, Love, and InvestingTimestamps -00:00 Intro/ New SCHD Position Value04:16 Does Craig Buy SPACs?06:57 SCHD vs VOO Since Last Video11:14 SCHD's Dividend Growth12:48 Does Craig Mess Around With Covered Call ETFs?18:42 SCHDs Top Ten Then and Now20:45 Question #124:11 Question #228:38 Question #330:27 Question #433:26 Question #535:55 Question #637:55 The BEST SCHD Analogy Ever!Thanks for stopping by and remember: a single income stream is risky, and seeking multiple passive income streams would be wise!This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only. I am not a financial advisor. Please do your own research before making any investment decisions.#dividendstocks #investing #schd
Sep 8, 2025 • 21min
#268~ 💰Why I Keep Selling Realty Income (O)
Hey dividend investors! In this August portfolio update, I'm diving into why I keep selling my Realty Income (O) shares and putting that money into Agree Realty (ADC) and VICI Properties (VICI) instead.I'll walk you through all the dividend income I collected this month - we're talking a total of $207.38 from companies like AbbVie, Main Street Capital, and Agree Realty. Plus, I'm sharing every single buy I made in August, from REITs to dividend ETFs like SCHY and SCHD.At the end, you'll get to see my complete portfolio, and I'll show you exactly how you can follow along with all my moves using the Blossom Social Investing app. Don't forget to stick around for details on my free weekly newsletter where I break down my investment thinking. Check out the YouTube Video!Blossom Investor Tour, where Russ will be a speaker!Email Russ: 👉 Russ@DapperDividends.com🔔 Follow along with my dividend journey:→ Website→ YouTube Channel→ Newsletter→ Blossom🔥 SPECIAL OFFER: Seeking Alpha Premium offers my viewers 7 FREE days plus $30 off! This is the exact platform I use for my own research and stock analysis. Check it out HERE!Buy Buffett & Munger Unscripted"The Dividend Millionaire" book affiliate linkCheck out my portfolios and FREE Weekly Newsletter signup: https://dapperdividends.comFREE eBook on Life, Love, and Investing.Remember, having a single income stream is risky, and seeking multiple passive income streams would be wise.
Aug 30, 2025 • 52min
#267~ High-Yield Conversation w/ Marcos!
I had the pleasure of being a guest on Marcos Milla's channel to talk about my path to being on the doorstep of a $1M net worth and why I'm not interested in High-Yield covered call ETFs. Check out the YouTube Video!Blossom Investor Tour, where Russ will be a speaker!Email Russ: 👉 Russ@DapperDividends.com🔔 Follow along with my dividend journey:→ Website→ YouTube Channel→ Newsletter→ Blossom🔥 SPECIAL OFFER: Seeking Alpha Premium offers my viewers 7 FREE days plus $30 off! This is the exact platform I use for my own research and stock analysis. Check it out HERE!Buy Buffett & Munger Unscripted"The Dividend Millionaire" book affiliate linkCheck out my portfolios and FREE Weekly Newsletter signup: https://dapperdividends.comFREE eBook on Life, Love, and Investing.Remember, having a single income stream is risky, and seeking multiple passive income streams would be wise.
Aug 6, 2025 • 49min
#266~ The Path to $1,000,000 w/ Moe!
In this episode, we head North of the border as a guest to chat with Moe from @MomentumFinance to talk about my journey from >$100K net worth at 39 to the doorstep of being a net worth millionaire 8 years later. Check out the YouTube Video!Blossom Investor Tour, where Russ will be a speaker!Email Russ: 👉 Russ@DapperDividends.com🔔 Follow along with my dividend journey:→ Website→ YouTube Channel→ Newsletter→ Blossom🔥 SPECIAL OFFER: Seeking Alpha Premium offers my viewers 7 FREE days plus $30 off! This is the exact platform I use for my own research and stock analysis. Check it out HERE!Buy Buffett & Munger Unscripted"The Dividend Millionaire" book affiliate linkCheck out my portfolios and FREE Weekly Newsletter signup: https://dapperdividends.comFREE eBook on Life, Love, and Investing.Remember, having a single income stream is risky, and seeking multiple passive income streams would be wise.
