Mile High FI Podcast

Doug and Carl talk to Dan Manwaring about a high-stress career, decompressing, and perfect days. Background How Carl and Dan met Medical device sales Getting the partner on board FIRE Why it took Dan years to decompress Seeing the world FIREy struggles Exercise Dan's exercise routine Links Dan on Instagram & his blog, Big Ox Little Bird The Tail End — Wait But Why Huberman Lab The Peter Attia Drive Podcast - Peter Attia Camp FI Financial Independence Podcast - Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! Support the show and get exclusive content. We use Buy Me a Coffee which is like Patreon. You can donate each month which helps a ton, or make a one-time donation. Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & more **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.** Brought To You By: The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles 1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement Email us here: doug@milehighfi.com or carl@milehighfi.com

It's a mailbag episode! We check in with what's been going on with both of us, and then field questions: Would FIRE be impossible if most people weren't working and consuming at a high level? Should I give up a low-paying job I love to go for a higher-paying job and chase FIRE more quickly? What job would we take if we had to work again? What non-financial advice would you give to your younger self? Do we think hobbies like learning an instrument or a language are "non productive"? Is it difficult to make friends post-retirement? Our e-mails: carl@milehighfi.com doug@milehighfi.com

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Mark Trautman of Mark's Money Mind stopped by for an interview to talk about his journey to FI and how to start a podcast. Mark started his career on Wall Street and fell into the high-end lifestyle (and how he later broke free) Mark's luck with purchasing his primary residences Balancing frugality and joy to have no regrets How Mark got into teaching personal finance (for free!) Finally, we got into the nitty gritty of all the mechanics of starting a podcast or YouTube channel Links: Mark's Money Mind Mark posted the videos for the course, watch here Mark's Twitter Mark (and his daughter's) CampFI Talk  Pennies and Popcorn Podcast General 5 — Amberly Grant - Finance

J.D. Roth joins the Mile High FI podcast for a bit. Doug and J.D. talk about Get Rich Slowly, upcoming projects, writing, Taylor Swift, some philosophical ideas, and much more! J.D. is filling in for Carl occasionally — How long? How often? We're not sure, but we're excited to bring you some great conversations. J.D.'s Personal blog: Foldedspace Get Rich Slowly for J.D.'s writing on financial topics: Get Rich Slowly - Personal finance that makes sense

This episode is full of hilarity and pearls of wisdom. Diania Merriam, the founder of the EconoMe Conference, stopped by to talk about all things personal finance and how to build your dream community. How she started the EconoMe conference. How EconoMe differs from CampFI. Taking on the "75 Hard" challenge. How the FIRE community can change your life. What do people actually talk about at FI events? A Skyline Chili debate that got ... a little out of control. The value of making things. Check out the Econome Conference - Save money using our coupon code MILEHIGHFI. Carl and Doug will be there, so come and hang out! - Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & more **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.** Brought To You By: The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles 1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement Email us here: doug@milehighfi.com or carl@milehighfi.com

Carl met Alan and Katie Donegan in Ecuador at one of JL Collins's Chautauquas in 2016. They've been friends ever since. In this interview, we discuss: Alan's childhood struggles How to build confidence Family trauma Rebel Business School Discovering FIRE Real estate Becoming digital nomads The Donegans' perfect day Links The Extraordinary Course Rebel Entrepreneur Podcast - Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! Support the show and get exclusive content. We use Buy Me a Coffee which is like Patreon. You can donate each month which helps a ton, or make a one-time donation. Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & more **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.** Brought To You By: The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles 1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement Email us here: doug@milehighfi.com or carl@milehighfi.com

At FinCon, Carl and Doug chatted with Maya Corbic, a CPA who teaches children all about money. We talked to Maya about how she got started in this area, her experience in a corporate accounting firm, and some of the most common mistakes she sees families making when teaching children about money. Links: Wealthy Kids Investment Club Maya's Instagram   - Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & more **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.** Brought To You By: The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles 1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement Email us here: doug@milehighfi.com or carl@milehighfi.com

Doug and Carl interview Chris, the “Indiana Jones” of the FI community. The Financial Independence community has been sorely lacking in treasure hunters and archeologists … until now! Chris, who blogs over at lifeoutsidethemaze.com is someone who gives careful thought to what he wants out of life. After working in the start-up world for most of his career, he and his wife had saved up enough to feel comfortable working for happiness instead of financial gain. Chris worked in the startup world before leaving to pursue a series of bucket-list adventures including: An archeological dig for a dinosaur Diving for treasure in the Florida keys Learning Muay Thai kickboxing Writing a screenplay Recording an album Check out some of Chris's most recent blog posts about his battle with cancer here: Um...I Have Cancer - Life Outside The Maze Fighting Cancer While Accepting Humility - Life Outside The Maze And check out Alan Donegan's free course to get you set up for an amazing 2023: Extraordinary Course

Jeremy, the founder of Personal Finance Club, stopped by to talk about investments and how he became interested in finances. His background as a runner How Jeremy's dad got him interested in investing Why Jeremy turned down a job at Microsoft The first company Jeremy started How much he sold that first company for Facing an existential crisis after leaving work How Jeremy built 50,000 followers on Instagram in just over a year Ten Principles of Personal Finance Use coupon code MILEHIGHFI which is good for 20% of any Personal Finance Club products - individual courses or the bundle. Links: Personal Finance Club Courses Personal Finance Club on Instagram Personal Finance Club on YouTube - Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s our email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & more **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.** Brought To You By: The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles 1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement Email us here: doug@milehighfi.com or carl@milehighfi.com