

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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Feb 1, 2025 • 39min
#247~ How To Find SAFE Dividend Stocks w/ Kelly Green!
Want to find safe dividend stocks but don't know where to start? In this episode, Kelly Green from Yield Shark (Mauldin Economics' free newsletter) shares her professional approach to finding reliable dividend-paying companies.
Connect with Kelly here:
The Case for Dividends White Paper Opt-In Page
My paid product Yield Shark
And the best social media if people want to connect with Kelly is Instagram
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Jan 18, 2025 • 45min
#246~ 50 Years of Investing Wisdom in 45 Minutes.
Meet Jonathan, a regular guy who started investing in 1974 and rode through recessions, countless market crashes, and the biggest bull markets in history. While everyone's chasing the next big thing, this retired grandfather shares his secrets to building lasting wealth in the stock market.
In this exclusive interview, Jonathan reveals:
✓ His first investment vs what he's buying in today's market
✓ The worst loss he ever took (and how he bounced back)
✓ His top stock picks for young investors in 2025
✓ The surprising truth about money he learned after 50 years of investing
No hype. No sponsorships. If you're starting out or already investing, these lessons are pure gold.
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**SPECIAL SEEKINGALPHA.COM $30 coupon + a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Use this affiliate link for $30 off a $299 premium subscription (you'll pay $269), and I'll get a few bucks kicked back my way at no additional cost to you- https://seekingalpha.me/RussKnopf
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
10:19 A few mistakes Jonathan has made
12:04 How he has handled watching his portfolio go down
21:48 How Jonathan would invest in his 20's
24:50 Avoiding fads in investing
30:57 What Jonathan has learned about money
26:16 What Jonathan is doing for fun right now
40:11 Advice to his younger self
Dapper Dividends FREE eBook on Life, Love, and Investing
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Dec 29, 2024 • 33min
#245~ $8K+ Dividend & Option Income in 2024!
In this thrilling episode, we're talking about content from the latest NEWSLETTER and sharing our full 2024 DIVIDEND and OPTION INCOME video. Plus, you'll hear the #1 stock we're buying heading into 2025.
3rd Year End Special Live with my wife, Jena!
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**SPECIAL SEEKINGALPHA.COM $30 coupon + a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Use this affiliate link for $30 off a $299 premium subscription (you'll pay $269), and I'll get a few bucks kicked back my way at no additional cost to you- https://seekingalpha.me/RussKnopf
Dapper Dividends FREE 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.

Dec 11, 2024 • 20min
#244~ 104% Yield? GTFO!
YieldMax ETFs are all the rage, with some yielding as high as 104%! In this episode, we're joined by two unknown AI-generated voices from Notebook LM taking a "Deep Dive" into the latest Newsletter. I would love to know what you thought of their "performance!"
Additional reading from Forbes~ YieldMax ETFs: What They Are And Are They Safe
🔔 Follow along with my dividend journey:
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**SPECIAL SEEKINGALPHA.COM $30 coupon + a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Use this affiliate link for $30 off a $299 premium subscription (you'll pay $269), and I'll get a few bucks kicked back my way at no additional cost to you- https://seekingalpha.me/RussKnopf
Dapper Dividends FREE 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.

Dec 4, 2024 • 24min
#243~ Joey Agree, CEO of Agree Realty Interview
Agree Realty (ADC) CEO Joey Agree stopped by to sit down for five questions and shared his stance on the dividend under his watch. Many thanks to Joey Agree for his generosity and time!🙏
Agree Realty Website
Agree Realty "Fungible Boxes" White paper
Agree Realty Investor Presentation
⌚ Timestamps:
00:00 Intro/Question #1 - Changes in Retail from Agrees beginning
01:53 Question #2 - What are "Fungible Rectangles?"07:21 Question #3 - What tenant traits does Agree Realty look for?17:10 Question #4 - Forward equity (share) sale explanation22:17 Question #5 - Guest question from @DividendTalk
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**SPECIAL SEEKINGALPHA.COM $30 coupon + a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Use this affiliate link for $30 off a $299 premium subscription (you'll pay $269), and I'll get a few bucks kicked back my way at no additional cost to you- https://seekingalpha.me/RussKnopf
Dapper Dividends FREE 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!

Nov 16, 2024 • 53min
#242~ The Dividend Collectuh - His First Interview
Join us for a FIRST-EVER interview with SeekingAlpha.com author Travis, The Dividend Collectuh! A Navy veteran sharing his passion for dividend investing in blue-chip stocks, BDCs, and REITs. As a buy-and-hold investor focused on quality over quantity, Travis is building his path to retirement through dividends. Learn how he helps hard-working Americans build investment portfolios of high-quality, dividend-paying companies to reach financial independence.
🎁Gift articles mentioned during the interview-
🎰 VICI Properties: A Sin Stock Worth Taking A Gamble On
☕️ Starbucks: Grab Your Cups, A Turnaround Could Be Brewing
🚬Altria: Sit Back And Continue To NJOY The Dividends
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**SPECIAL SEEKINGALPHA.COM $30 coupon + a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Use this affiliate link for $30 off a $299 premium subscription (you'll pay $269), and I'll get a few bucks kicked back my way at no additional cost to you- https://seekingalpha.me/RussKnopf
Dapper Dividends FREE 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!

Nov 10, 2024 • 25min
#241~ Fuggetabout DCF analysis!
We're talking about why you shouldn't worry too much about a Discounted Cash Flow analysis and explaining why a Hershey bar in my house is from Malaysia! Check out the Realty Income "BIG NEWS" YouTube video!
🔔 Follow along with my dividend journey:
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Check out my portfolios and FREE Weekly Newsletter signup: https://dapperdividends.com
**SPECIAL SEEKINGALPHA.COM $30 coupon + a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Use this affiliate link for $30 off a $299 premium subscription (you'll pay $269), and I'll get a few bucks kicked back my way at no additional cost to you- https://seekingalpha.me/RussKnopf
Dapper Dividends FREE 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!

Oct 29, 2024 • 30min
#240~ Seven A.I. Resistant Dividend Growth Stocks!
These seven dividend growth stocks have proven business models that should remain valuable even as AI transforms our world. Each company combines strong returns on capital with physical products or services that artificial intelligence can't easily replace. Check out the YouTube video!
🔔 Follow along with my dividend journey:
→ Website
→ Newsletter
→ Blossom
→ Recommended Stocks Performance Tracker
"The Dividend Millionaire" book affiliate link
Check out my portfolios and FREE Weekly Newsletter signup: https://dapperdividends.com
**SPECIAL SEEKINGALPHA.COM $30 coupon + a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Use this affiliate link for $30 off a $299 premium subscription (you'll pay $269), and I'll get a few bucks kicked back my way at no additional cost to you- https://seekingalpha.me/RussKnopf
Dapper Dividends FREE 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!

Oct 19, 2024 • 15min
#239~Is This 123-Year-Old, 10% DIVIDEND Stock A Sneaky BUY?
We're looking at a 123-year-old dividend stock that's fallen over 70% this year and checking out if it's a buy...or a yield trap! Check out the YouTube video!
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**SPECIAL SEEKINGALPHA.COM $30 coupon + a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Use this affiliate link for $30 off a $299 premium subscription (you'll pay $269), and I'll get a few bucks kicked back my way at no additional cost to you- https://seekingalpha.me/RussKnopf
Dapper Dividends FREE 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!

Oct 12, 2024 • 34min
#238~ Stories To Make You A Smarter Investor w/ Stephen Foerster.
In this episode, Russ chats with Trailblazers, Heroes and Crooks author Stephen Foerster about his book and some of the stories that will make you a smarter investor! The YouTube video is linked HERE.
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**SPECIAL SEEKINGALPHA.COM $30 coupon + a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Use this affiliate link for $30 off a $299 premium subscription (you'll pay $269), and I'll get a few bucks kicked back my way at no additional cost to you- https://seekingalpha.me/RussKnopf
Dapper Dividends FREE 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!