

Mile High FI Podcast
Doug Cunnington & Carl Jensen
Real talk about Financial Independence and life after corporate jobs. Doug Cunnington and Carl Jensen talk about FI, lifestyle, side hustles, health, and anything on their minds. Plus, they interview experts and non-experts interested in the FI lifestyle. It's raw, candid, pretty much like you get to sit in on a private conversation.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Sep 9, 2022 • 22min
DIY Stories: Doug isn't as lazy as he seems | MHFi 109
We talk about some of our recent DIY projects, and Doug makes the case that he isn't as lazy as he might sometimes seem.
Doug's Projects:
Recharged Car AC Refrigerant
Xeriscaping
Carl's Projects:
Too many to list ... rebuilding entire houses

Sep 6, 2022 • 51min
Fashion and Wardrobe Philosophy (or lack thereof) | MHFi 108
Doug and Carl discuss fashion, starting with The Collared Shirt Incident.
School fashion
High-end trash
Workwear
Typical outfit
Why dressing up is horrible
Are nudist camps the answer?
Links
Doug's fancy hoodies:
Melanzana Outdoor Clothing made in Leadville
Carl's ubiquitous shirt:
32 Degrees Men's Air Mesh Tee 4-pack
Mile High FI merch:
Mile High FI Collection

Sep 2, 2022 • 35min
When Stuff Makes You Happy | MHFI 109
Sometimes, purchases make us super happy! We talk about some of the best purchasing decisions we've made that actually had a tangible effect on our lives. Guest host Carla Cash from our network podcast Pennies and Popcorn stopped by for this one!
Pennies and Popcorn Links:
Sex and The City - Can The Rule of 37 Change Your Life?
Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory - Childhood Jobs and The Value of a Lifetime Supply of Chocolate
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**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

Aug 30, 2022 • 1h 9min
Are Your Money Beliefs Holding You Back?? with Alan & Katie Donegan | MHFi 106
Doug and Carl talk to Katie and Alan Donegan about limiting beliefs.
Show Notes
What is Rebel Finance School?
Why JL Collins thinks Rebel Finance School is the worst business model ever
The top 4 limiting beliefs people have about money
Why you aren't what you think
How to overcome limiting beliefs
Links
Parrilla Don Julio
Alan Donegan's Blog
The Donegans

Aug 26, 2022 • 39min
Bullshit Jobs | MHFI 105
Guest host Carla Cash stopped by to talk about the book Bullshit Jobs by David Graeber. This book has resonated with so many people who have struggled with finding meaning in their work. We go through the different categories of BS jobs and talked about our own personal experiences with them.
Links: Mary Poppins: Finding Joy in Money and Work

Aug 23, 2022 • 59min
Live Q&A at CampFI | MHFI 104
This hilarious episode is full of our typical shenanigans, but also some nuggets of wisdom! Carl and Doug were joined by Carl's wife, Mindy Jensen from Bigger Pockets, and Rachel from Money Honey. The four of us fielded questions from the Rocky Mountain CampFI audience. A few highlights:
How to chase FI with small children
How to transition from being a small landlord to a big one
Side hustles and self promotion
Whether to take out a mortgage
Investing in syndications
Paying off students early versus investing
How hard is the real estate license test
Working towards FI or an interesting career
Links:
Bigger Pockets
Money Honey

Aug 19, 2022 • 29min
Try Something That Terrifies You (like dancing! wait, what??) | MHFi 103
Doug and Carl talk about doing scary things and getting outside your comfort zone. Doug started dance lessons with his wife! And he found that terrifying.

Aug 16, 2022 • 43min
8 Things I've Learned After 5 Years of EARLY Retirement | MHFI 102
Carl discusses what he's learned in 5 years of early retirement
The urge to make money
Retire is a bad word
The value of community
Why planning is bad
Redefining yourself
The role of money
Why FIRE is the best insurance policy
Don't wait to live
Links:
1500 Days to Freedom - Think different and escape the rat race.

Aug 12, 2022 • 34min
The Day We Discovered FI | MHFi 101
Doug and guest host, Carla Cash, talk about the day they discovered FI. We talk about if it was a light bulb moment or a gradual shift in thinking.
Carl was out on PTO — out sick or at the beach or something...
Check out Pennies and Popcorn. (you can get to all the episodes here)

Aug 9, 2022 • 1h 25min
Post FI Life After 1 Year | MHFi 100
Doug and Carl interview Jenn and Scott about their first year of early retirement.
COVID car trip
How long does it take to decompress?
New sleep habits
Inflation
Discovering FIRE
Links:
Home Life after Financial Independence - Post FI Life
42 Changes We Made After Discovering FI
Afford Anything
Choose FI
Mr. Money Mustache


