Rich Dad Radio Show: In-Your-Face Advice on Investing, Personal Finance, & Starting a Business

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Join Robert Kiyosaki, best-selling author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, for The Rich Dad Radio Show — the podcast that challenges conventional financial wisdom and delivers real-world lessons on money, investing, and entrepreneurship. Each week, Robert and his expert guests explore how today's economy affects your wealth and reveal the strategies the rich use to thrive in any market. From real estate to precious metals, stocks to entrepreneurship, Robert breaks down complex financial topics with humor, candor, and decades of experience. If you're ready to think differently, break free from the rat race, and take control of your financial future, this is the show for you.

  1. 1 day ago

    How the Rich Manufacture Luck — And How YOU Can Too

    Robert Kiyosaki lost nearly $1,000,000 in one phone call — and it taught him how the rich actually MANUFACTURE luck instead of waiting for it. In this episode, Robert breaks down why "bad luck" is the wrong word for most financial disasters, why two lottery winners ended up broke and even in jail, and the one mental shift — L.U.C.K. — that separates people who build wealth from people who wait for it. If you've ever felt like luck happens to other people, this episode shows YOU how to build it yourself.

  2. 4 days ago

    How to Avoid the Biggest Real Estate Investing Mistakes

    Real estate investing mistakes can turn an opportunity to build wealth into an expensive financial lesson—especially when investors enter the market chasing fast profits without the education or experience to evaluate a deal. In this episode of The Rich Dad Radio Show, Robert Kiyosaki and Kim Kiyosaki join longtime real estate investors Robert Helms and Russell Gray to expose the side of real estate investing that get-rich-quick pitches rarely discuss. Real estate can create tremendous cash flow and wealth, but Robert argues that it is also a sophisticated investment that rewards education, experience, patience, and discipline. New investors often make the mistake of starting too big before they've developed the skills to recognize problems, manage properties, evaluate partners, or survive changing market conditions. Russell shares one of the most expensive lessons from his own investing career: believing he was smart enough to figure everything out himself. Over time, he discovered that successful investors tend to ask questions, seek help, listen carefully, and remain humble enough to learn from people with more experience. Kim makes another critical distinction: there is no get-rich-quick formula in real estate. She and Robert started with a small two-bedroom house and gradually moved into larger properties as their knowledge and experience grew. Mistakes became part of their education—from vacancies and rent decisions to bad property managers and tenants who created unexpected problems. The discussion also challenges one of the most common assumptions about investing: that success comes from buying low and selling high. Instead, the Rich Dad approach focuses on cash flow. When an investment generates positive cash flow, an investor may have greater staying power through market fluctuations. Robert Helms explains why focusing on income rather than constantly worrying about property prices can help investors ride through changing markets while loan paydown and inflation potentially build equity over time. The group also explains how to recognize warning signs of a bad real estate investment. Guaranteed returns, extravagant marketing, speculative buying, easy lending, and promises of rapidly rising property values can encourage investors to make emotional decisions instead of examining the fundamentals. As Russell explains, hype becomes dangerous when it gets investors emotionally excited enough to stop asking basic questions about the deal, market, economy, and underlying fundamentals. In this episode, you'll learn: -The biggest real estate investing mistakes beginners make -Why starting small can reduce the cost of your early mistakes -Why get-rich-quick real estate promises should raise red flags -How cash flow changes the way you evaluate investment property -Why trusting partners isn't enough—and why investors must verify -How experienced investors evaluate risk before entering a deal -Why market hype can signal danger -How easy lending and speculation can precede market downturns -Why financial education matters before making bigger investments -How relationships, mentors, and experienced partners can strengthen your investing strategy -Why investors should prepare for difficult markets instead of assuming prices will always rise The lesson isn't that investors should avoid real estate. It's that real estate investing requires financial education before financial commitment. Start small. Learn the fundamentals. Understand the numbers. Focus on cash flow. Build relationships with experienced people. And don't let a booming market—or someone promising easy money—convince you that education and experience no longer matter. As the discussion makes clear, investors don't need to avoid every mistake. They need to make sure the mistakes they make become part of their education rather than mistakes large enough to take them out of the game. 00:00 Introduction 00:46 Hype Versus Education 04:26 Start Small Lessons 06:49 Trust But Verify 10:37 Kim Real World Mishaps 16:34 Cash Flow Not Trading 18:16 Bubble Signs And BS Pitches 20:30 Easy Lending Warning Signs 23:58 Financial Education Baby Steps 27:40 Scaling Up Past Small Deals 33:54 Recession Resistant Strategy 35:10 Warehousing and Logistics Trend 36:12 Choosing the Right People 36:26 Final Thanks and Sign Off ----- Still haven't bought gold or silver yet? Neither had thousands of people before they called Priority Gold. Get the free Rich Dad Wealth Kit 📚. Three guides covering gold, silver, and wealth defense — completely free. (U.S. Residents Only)📱Text GUIDE to 24999. ----- Disclaimer: The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered as financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or engage in any financial activity. The content presented here is based on the speaker's personal opinions and research, which may not always be accurate or up-to-date. Financial markets and investments carry inherent risks, and individuals should conduct their own research and seek professional advice before making any financial decisions.

  3. 29 Aug

    The K-Shaped Economy: Why YOUR Wages Will Never Catch Up

    Robert Kiyosaki explains why the same economy can produce record stock highs and record grocery bills at the exact same time — and why that's not a contradiction, it's a design. There aren't two versions of one economy. There are two separate economies, split down the middle, and most people don't even know which one they're standing in. If your entire financial plan is "ask for a raise" or "wait for a promotion," Robert lays out exactly why that plan may never work again — and what to do instead.

  4. 26 Aug

    How Real Estate Investors Use Tax Laws to Build Wealth

    Real estate tax benefits aren't loopholes—they're incentives written into the tax law to encourage investors to provide housing and put capital to work. In this episode of The Rich Dad Radio Show, Robert and Kim Kiyosaki sit down with tax expert Tom Wheelwright and real estate investor Ken McElroy to explain how sophisticated investors combine real estate, debt, depreciation, cash flow, and professional advice to legally reduce their tax burden while building wealth. Tom explains one of Rich Dad's foundational tax lessons: instead of viewing the tax code only as a list of penalties, investors can study what activities the government wants to encourage. Housing and commercial real estate are among those activities, and tax provisions such as depreciation can reward investors who put their money—and borrowed money—to work. Ken then explains why debt plays such an important role in their real estate strategy. Rather than paying entirely with their own cash, experienced investors can use financing to control larger assets while tenants generate income that helps service the debt. Robert and Kim explain how they combine that leverage with cash flow and depreciation as part of their long-term investing strategy. The discussion also explores why borrowed money generally isn't treated as income. When an investment property increases in value, an investor may be able to refinance and access equity through a new loan rather than selling the asset. Because the borrowed funds must be repaid, Tom explains why that loan proceeds themselves aren't treated as taxable income. You'll learn: -How real estate tax benefits work -Why the tax code incentivizes investment in housing -How depreciation can reduce taxable income -Why debt can increase both investment leverage and potential tax benefits -How refinancing can provide access to equity without selling an asset -Why Robert and Kim focus on cash flow rather than flipping properties -How Ken McElroy creates value by improving underperforming properties -Why professional investor status can affect available tax benefits -How a strong real estate, tax, legal, and property-management team becomes more important as investments grow Ken also walks through a real investment in which his team acquired a distressed property, invested in improvements, increased its value, refinanced it, returned investor capital, and continued owning an asset that produced cash flow. The example demonstrates why Rich Dad views financial education and management expertise—not simply owning property—as the real foundation of successful real estate investing. Robert, Kim, Tom, and Ken repeatedly emphasize that these strategies require knowledge and experienced advisors. New investors shouldn't jump directly into sophisticated leverage or other people's money. Start small, learn with your own capital, build experience, and strengthen your team as your investments become more complex. The Rich Dad lesson is contrarian but simple: instead of asking only how much money you can earn, learn how the tax rules, debt, and cash-flowing assets work together—and make financial education part of your investing strategy. 00:00 Introduction 00:33 Asset Classes And Taxes 01:43 Real Vs Paper Diversification 04:58 Property Management Matters 06:19 From Manager To Investor 07:40 Cash Is A Liability 10:17 Depreciation And Debt 14:45 Infinite Returns Strategy 18:50 Why Borrowing Is Tax-Free 21:40 Cashflow Investing Rules 23:00 Debt As Money 24:00 Tax-Free Debt Plan 24:24 Disaster Property Story 26:43 Refi Infinite Returns 31:59 Flipping Versus Holding 34:17 Start Small Build Team 38:03 Kenny Advice Mindset 42:52 Final Thanks ----- $40 trillion. That's what America owes. Jim Rickards is predicting $200 silver and $10,000 gold. Robert Kiyosaki's pick right now? Silver. Savers of cash are the biggest losers. Get the free Rich Dad Wealth Kit from Priority Gold: Text GUIDE to 24999. U.S. Residents Only. ----- Stop online threats before they become real-world attacks. Visit ironwall.com/RICHDAD and request a free Risk Assessment to see exactly how exposed your executives are. (SARA - THIS IS FOR AUDIO ONLY DESCRIPTION) ----- Disclaimer: The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered as financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or engage in any financial activity. The content presented here is based on the speaker's personal opinions and research, which may not always be accurate or up-to-date. Financial markets and investments carry inherent risks, and individuals should conduct their own research and seek professional advice before making any financial decisions.

  5. 22 Aug

    The Only Four Things Worth Investing In

    Robert Kiyosaki says there are only four things on Earth worth putting your money into — and everything else, every mutual fund, every 401(k) you're afraid to open, is just one of those four wearing a different name. In this episode, Robert breaks down all four asset classes and reveals which one Wall Street has spent a century pushing hardest on people like you — and why it's almost never the one that makes anyone rich.

  6. 19 Aug

    How War With Iran Could Send Oil Prices Higher

    The Iran war and oil prices are closely connected because conflict around the Strait of Hormuz can disrupt one of the world's most important energy corridors—and the consequences can spread throughout the global economy. In this episode of The Rich Dad Radio Show, Robert Kiyosaki sits down with retired U.S. Army Colonel Douglas Macgregor to examine the conflict involving Iran from both a geopolitical and investor perspective. Drawing on their military backgrounds, Robert and Macgregor challenge the conventional narrative surrounding war, energy, and America's strategic interests. Robert argues that understanding oil means understanding much more than the price at the pump. Petroleum touches transportation, agriculture, fertilizer, plastics, manufacturing, and countless products throughout the economy. Macgregor expands that argument by explaining why strategic resources have shaped military and geopolitical decisions for generations. The conversation examines the Strait of Hormuz and why military conflict can make global commerce difficult even without a complete physical blockade. Macgregor argues that insurance, risk, and capital flight can disrupt shipping and energy markets simply because companies cannot operate normally in a war zone. Robert and Macgregor also explore a broader Rich Dad lesson: investors don't have to view geopolitical turmoil only as victims. Understanding how war affects oil, commodities, inflation, and hard assets can help investors recognize how changes in the real economy may affect their financial decisions. In this episode, you'll learn: -How conflict with Iran could affect global oil prices -Why the Strait of Hormuz matters to energy markets -Why war can contribute to inflation -How higher oil prices can ripple through food, transportation, manufacturing, and consumer prices -Why oil and other natural resources remain strategically important -How geopolitics can create both financial risks and investment opportunities -Why Macgregor believes the United States needs a clearer long-term national strategy -How investors can think differently about geopolitical risk Robert's underlying message is distinctly Rich Dad: don't simply react to economic disruption—understand what's driving it. Financial education gives investors a framework for recognizing how war, energy, inflation, and hard assets connect. 00:00 Oil Runs Civilization 00:40 Meet Colonel MacGregor 03:32 West Point Reality Check 06:39 Strategy America Lacks 08:09 Hard Assets Wake Up 10:38 Hormuz and Iran Setup 14:02 Why War With Iran 18:31 Israel First Politics 22:45 Hormuz Closure Fallout 25:41 Taiwan and Overreach 28:44 Semper Fi Farewell ----- Nixon called the dollar "temporary" in 1971. Fifty-four years later the world is building the alternative. Central banks are buying gold faster than any time in fifty years. Cash is trash. Get the free Rich Dad Wealth Kit from Priority Gold: Text GUIDE to 24999. U.S. Residents Only. ----- Stop online threats before they become real-world attacks. Visit ironwall.com/RICHDAD and request a free Risk Assessment to see exactly how exposed your executives are.  ----- Disclaimer: The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered as financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or engage in any financial activity. The content presented here is based on the speaker's personal opinions and research, which may not always be accurate or up-to-date. Financial markets and investments carry inherent risks, and individuals should conduct their own research and seek professional advice before making any financial decisions.

  7. 15 Aug

    Borrow Until You Die: The Wealth Strategy the Banks Hope You Never Learn

    So much of what we were taught to be right YOU... is wrong. Completely wrong. You know savers are losers. But do you know what the rich actually do and, more importantly, why? They buy. Buy more. Keep buying. Today Robert shows us exactly why - and how we can do it in the way that actually builds wealth. Not the way that looks good on paper. The way that sets YOU free.

  8. 12 Aug

    Why Bitcoin Matters in an Inflationary Economy

    Bitcoin and inflation sit at the center of a much bigger debate about money, technology, debt, and the future of the global economy. In this episode of The Rich Dad Radio Show, Robert Kiyosaki talks with Jeff Booth, entrepreneur and author of The Price of Tomorrow, about why technological progress should make goods and services cheaper—and why many people are experiencing exactly the opposite. Booth argues that technology naturally creates deflation by allowing businesses and individuals to produce more value with fewer resources. But today's debt-based monetary system depends on continued growth, monetary expansion, and inflation. As those two forces move in opposite directions, Booth believes governments and central banks face a problem they cannot solve simply by creating more money. Robert and Jeff examine how this conflict affects asset prices, housing, debt, purchasing power, and the growing divide between people who own assets and those who don't. They also challenge the assumption that rising prices always represent economic growth, arguing that currency debasement can make assets appear more valuable while money itself loses purchasing power. Then they turn to Bitcoin. Booth explains why he views Bitcoin differently from other cryptocurrencies and blockchains. He makes the case that Bitcoin's scarcity, decentralization, security, and proof-of-work structure could provide an alternative to a monetary system that continually expands the supply of money. The discussion also explores how artificial intelligence, automation, digital technology, and cheaper energy could accelerate deflation—and why Booth believes those advances make the conflict with an inflationary monetary system even more important to understand. If technology allows society to do more with less, why should everything keep getting more expensive? Robert Kiyosaki and Jeff Booth challenge investors to look beyond individual markets and consider the monetary system underneath them. Understanding Bitcoin and inflation may ultimately require asking a bigger question: What happens when rapidly advancing technology collides with a financial system that depends on prices and debt continuing to rise? 00:00 Inequality and Inflation 00:31 Free Market Deflation 01:27 Technology Lowers Prices 03:24 Debt-Fueled Bubble 04:41 System Trap Explained 05:39 From Silver to Fiat 07:32 Why Bitcoin Matters 10:29 Scarcity vs Abundance 12:01 Politics and Base Money 13:19 Bitcoin Discipline Pricing 18:03 Bitcoin vs Altcoins 21:44 Kodak Lesson for Fed 27:12 Digitally Native Currency 29:27 Inflation and Climate 33:30 Closing Thoughts ----- Robert Kiyosaki was asked why he keeps buying gold and silver. His answer — the world economy is in great trouble and he doesn't trust our leaders or central banks to solve it. In fact they are the problem. U.S. debt is approaching $39 trillion. Robert has been buying real gold and silver since 1965 — not ETFs, not paper, the real thing. Gold and silver just retraced and Robert bought more. Legendary investor Jim Rogers says gold and silver are going to the moon. Get the free Rich Dad Wealth Kit from Priority Gold: Text GUIDE to 24999. U.S. Residents Only. ----- Stop online threats before they become real-world attacks. Visit ironwall.com/RICHDAD and request a free Risk Assessment to see exactly how exposed your executives are. ----- Disclaimer: The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered as financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or engage in any financial activity. The content presented here is based on the speaker's personal opinions and research, which may not always be accurate or up-to-date. Financial markets and investments carry inherent risks, and individuals should conduct their own research and seek professional advice before making any financial decisions.

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Join Robert Kiyosaki, best-selling author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, for The Rich Dad Radio Show — the podcast that challenges conventional financial wisdom and delivers real-world lessons on money, investing, and entrepreneurship. Each week, Robert and his expert guests explore how today's economy affects your wealth and reveal the strategies the rich use to thrive in any market. From real estate to precious metals, stocks to entrepreneurship, Robert breaks down complex financial topics with humor, candor, and decades of experience. If you're ready to think differently, break free from the rat race, and take control of your financial future, this is the show for you.

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