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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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.
Jul 26, 2025 • 31min
#265~ Buffett Expert Alex W. Morris On How To Approach The Investing Game.
Warren Buffett expert Alex W. Morris, author of "Buffett & Munger Unscripted," reveals how he believes most people approach investing completely wrong. After analyzing 30 years of Berkshire Hathaway annual meetings, Alex shares Buffett's real strategy for playing the investing game. Whether you're starting with $1,000 or looking to refine your approach, this conversation breaks down the essential principles that distinguish successful investors from others. Alex runs TSOH Investment Research and has spent hundreds of hours studying every Berkshire meeting since 1994 to compile the wisdom in his book. You can find the video HERE.Buy Buffett & Munger UnscriptedCheck out The Science of Hitting (TSOH)Email Russ: 👉 Russ@DapperDividends.com🔔 Follow along with my dividend journey:→ Website→ YouTube Channel→ Newsletter→ Blossom→ Recommended Stocks Performance Tracker🔥 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!"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.
Jul 20, 2025 • 35min
#264~ 6 Cheap Dividend Stocks With 25%+ Returns
This is the audio from a YouTube video: Discover 6 undervalued dividend stocks with exceptional returns on capital between 24% and 34%. As Charlie Munger explained, it's hard for a stock to outperform the underlying business, so why not invest in companies that are crushing it with their capital efficiency? In this video, I'll break down Ross Stores, Donaldson Company, Zoetis, Alphabet, MSCI, and A.O. Smith using Simply Safe Dividends data. Three of these are Dividend Aristocrats with decades of proven dividend growth, while others offer exciting growth potential. From off-price retail to animal health to tech giants, these quality companies span multiple sectors while maintaining strong dividend policies and low payout ratios. Perfect for dividend investors seeking both income and long-term growth potential. Remember, past performance doesn't predict the future, but these businesses know how to generate serious returns on shareholder capital. ... You can find the video HERE.Timestamps:00:00 Intro06:34 A.O. Smith (AOS)12:27 Donaldson Co. (DCI)15:57 Alphabet (GOOGL)19.50 Ross Stores (ROST)24:01 MSCI (MSCI)28:39 Zoetis (ZTS)Email Russ: 👉 Russ@DapperDividends.com🔔 Follow along with my dividend journey:→ Website→ YouTube Channel→ Newsletter→ Blossom→ Recommended Stocks Performance Tracker🔥 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!"The Dividend Millionaire" book affiliate linkCheck out my portfolios and FREE Weekly Newsletter signup: https://dapperdividends.comFREE eBook on Life, Love, and Investing.Thanks for stopping by and considering what I have to say. Remember, having a single income stream is risky, and seeking multiple passive income streams would be wise.
Jul 14, 2025 • 1h 4min
#263~ RobinHood Tokens, MLP's, WLK & PEP...
This is the audio from a YouTube Livestream where we talked about Robinhood Tokens, MLPs and how their distributions are taxed, Westlake Corp. (WLK) and PepsiCo (PEP)... You can find the video HERE.Timestamps:00:00 Intro06:15 Robinhood Tokens15:09 MLPs and distribution taxation40:05 Westlake Corp (WLK)44:15 PepsiCo (PEP)Email Russ: 👉 Russ@DapperDividends.com🔔 Follow along with my dividend journey:→ Website→ YouTube Channel→ Newsletter→ Blossom→ Recommended Stocks Performance Tracker🔥 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!"The Dividend Millionaire" book affiliate linkCheck out my portfolios and FREE Weekly Newsletter signup: https://dapperdividends.comFREE eBook on Life, Love, and Investing.Thanks for stopping by and considering what I have to say. Remember, having a single income stream is risky, and seeking multiple passive income streams would be wise.
Jul 5, 2025 • 28min
#262~🤯DIVIDEND RECORD! $879 + Big Portfolio Changes!
June was a big month for our portfolio! We collected $879 in RECORD dividend income, but I also made some tough decisions, including selling Nexstar Media (NXST) shares after years of going nowhere. Sometimes, even good companies with great dividends just aren't working in your portfolio. I replaced it with Zoetis (ZTS) and kept building our core positions. In this update, I'll show you every dividend payment, explain my buy/sell decisions, and break down why we had a -$485 PADI month (it's actually good portfolio management, not poor performance). Whether you're learning about dividend investing or want to see real portfolio moves in action, this gives a full breakdown of how I manage our money with my 85% funds, 15% stocks strategy.Motley Fool 92% post: https://www.fool.com/investing/2025/03/05/want-to-outperform-nearly-92-of-professional-fund/Email Russ: 👉 Russ@DapperDividends.com🔔 Follow along with my dividend journey:→ Website→ YouTube Channel→ Newsletter→ Blossom→ Recommended Stocks Performance Tracker🔥 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!"The Dividend Millionaire" book affiliate linkCheck out my portfolios and FREE Weekly Newsletter signup: https://dapperdividends.comFREE eBook on Life, Love, and Investing.Thanks for stopping by and considering what I have to say. Remember, having a single income stream is risky, and seeking multiple passive income streams would be wise.
Jun 23, 2025 • 25min
#261~ Why I'm Selling My #1 Dividend Stock.
Dividend investing isn't just about buying and forgetting. In this video, I share 5 key things I do AFTER I buy a dividend stock. After starting my investing journey back in 2003 with index funds and then diving into penny stocks and swing trading in 2018, I've learned a lot along the way. Today, roughly 85% of our net worth is headed toward index funds, but I still enjoy building a smaller dividend stock portfolio with about 15% of our money.I explain why I listen to earnings calls, monitor payout ratios, reinvest dividends strategically, and ensure I maintain my own conviction before buying any individual stock. I’m not a financial professional, just a welder sharing what’s worked for me and what I continue to learn.Email Russ: 👉 Russ@DapperDividends.com🔔 Follow along with my dividend journey:→ Website→ YouTube Channel→ Newsletter→ Blossom→ Recommended Stocks Performance Tracker🔥 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!"The Dividend Millionaire" book affiliate linkCheck out my portfolios and FREE Weekly Newsletter signup: https://dapperdividends.comFREE eBook on Life, Love, and Investing.Thanks for stopping by and considering what I have to say. Remember, having a single income stream is risky, and seeking multiple passive income streams would be wise.
Jun 16, 2025 • 30min
#260~ High Dividend ETF Crash Course!!
We break down covered call ETFs like JEPI, QYLD, XYLD, DIVO, and JEPQ - how they work, their pros and cons, and whether they're good for income investing. Using real performance data, we show why only 2 out of 12 popular covered call ETFs beat the S&P 500 since inception. Learn about tax implications, risk levels, and better alternatives for long-term wealth building. Essential viewing for beginners considering high-income ETF strategies for retirement or passive income.Jeremy's website - DividendStockpile.comJeremy's YouTube - @DividendStockpile Email Russ: 👉 Russ@DapperDividends.com🔔 Follow along with my dividend journey:→ Website→ YouTube Channel→ Newsletter→ Blossom→ Recommended Stocks Performance Tracker🔥 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!"The Dividend Millionaire" book affiliate linkCheck out my portfolios and FREE Weekly Newsletter signup: https://dapperdividends.comFREE eBook on Life, Love, and Investing.Thanks for stopping by and considering what I have to say. Remember, having a single income stream is risky, and seeking multiple passive income streams would be wise.
May 28, 2025 • 1h 21min
#259~Two Dividend Investors Answer Questions!
If you're new to investing, this is a great conversation for you! Two veteran dividend investors hanging out, sharing what they know and taking questions LIVE! Be sure to subscribe to Kevin Burgess.Email Russ: 👉 Russ@DapperDividends.com🔔 Follow along with my dividend journey:→ Website→ YouTube Channel→ Newsletter→ Blossom→ Recommended Stocks Performance Tracker🔥 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!"The Dividend Millionaire" book affiliate linkCheck out my portfolios and FREE Weekly Newsletter signup: https://dapperdividends.comFREE eBook on Life, Love, and Investing.Thanks for stopping by and considering what I have to say. Remember, having a single income stream is risky, and seeking multiple passive income streams would be wise.
May 18, 2025 • 26min
#258~ Is The OMAH Berkshire 15% Yield Legit?!
The new OMAH ETF claims to let you invest like Warren Buffett while earning 15% yearly income paid monthly. Sounds perfect, right? But there's something critical most investors are missing about how this fund actually works - and it directly goes against Buffett's most important investing principle. I break down the truth about OMAH's 95% "return of capital" distributions and explain what's really happening to your money over time. Listen to this before buying the OMAH ETF.Check out the OMAH YouTube Video HERE.TSLY NAV chart on TradingViewEmail Russ: 👉 Russ@DapperDividends.com🔔 Follow along with my dividend journey:→ Website→ YouTube Channel→ Newsletter→ Blossom→ Recommended Stocks Performance Tracker🔥 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!"The Dividend Millionaire" book affiliate linkCheck out my portfolios and FREE Weekly Newsletter signup: https://dapperdividends.comFREE eBook on Life, Love, and Investing.Thanks for stopping by and considering what I have to say. Remember, having a single income stream is risky, and seeking multiple passive income streams would be wise.
