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Invest Like a Boss Sam Marks Johnny FD Derek Spartz
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Interviews with the world's best investors and find out what they are currently investing in whether it be the stocks, retirement accounts, Wealthfront, Betterment, Vanguard, mutual funds, real estate, Forex, REITs, or other types of Investing methods.
Millionaire and Entrepreneur Sam Marks, Johnny FD & Derek Spartz invest alongside listeners as they share their personal portfolios as they save their hard earned money for travel, life and retirement.
Invest Like a Boss covers all aspects of investing in the modern age in a fun, entertaining way. The show hosts interview the worlds best investors, financial Insiders, entrepreneurs and CEOs to find out what they are investing in and strategies to gain outsized returns. In this modern age of investing, new investment instruments are popping up each day, from P-2-P lending, to robo-advisors, equity crowd-funding to REITS. Investors today need to combine centuries of investment wisdom with an modern outlook and approach.
Entrepreneurs Sam Marks, Johnny FD & Derek Spartz each took different paths to success to now focus on learning how to invest alongside the listeners in order to put their hard earned money to work.
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301: From Bald and Bankrupt to Bald and Banked Up
Our guest this episode is the notorious Mr. Bald from Bald and Bankrupt on YouTube! He's amassed over 4 million subscribers and embarked on many dangerous journies and documented travels to places few have gone to visit. These risks have paid off as Bald actually filed for bankruptcy in the UK before he began filming but is now a certified millionaire thanks to his YouTube channel. Find out how he finally put these funds to use after having them just sit in a zero interest bank account for years.
Discussed:
Bald and Bankrupt YouTube Channel
U.K Guide to Bankruptcy
Bald's Video to Visit Abandoned Russian Spaceship
Johnny FD YouTube Channel
Petrolectric YouTube Channel
Where we are:
Johnny FD – Kyiv, Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj
Sam Marks - Bangkok, Thailand / IG @sammarks12
Derek – Los Angeles, USA / IG @DerekRadio
Sponsor:
ILAB PatreonJoin the Invest Like a Boss Patreon now and get tons of bonus content, including additional episodes, full quarterly updates including account screenshots and more for as low as $5/month at Patreon.com/InvestLikeaBoss
Time Stamp:
00:33 - Johnny & Derek Intro
05:57 - Interview with Bald Begins
17:40 - Bald's YouTube Strategy
23:30 - When Bald Found Out He's A Millionaire
32:35 - Where Bald Invests His Money
52:12 - Johnny & Derek Outro
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300: Celebrating 300 Episodes & Quarterly Update Q2 2024
We made it to 300 episodes! Sam, Johnny & Derek are all on board for this special episode looking back at 300 episodes and 8 years of Invest Like a Boss. The guys answer listener questions, remininisce on past guests, and discuss the state of the show. This is the public portion of the episode, if you'd like the full version (with video)... you must be an ILAB Patreon member. In the Patreon portion, all 3 hosts also disclose financials and share screenshots of their personal accounts plus what money moves they are making. Here's to 300 more!
Discussed:
Sam's First Appearance on Johnny's Travel Like a Boss Podcast Before ILAB Started
Complete List of All ILAB Episodes (Many referenced in this episode)
Where we are:
Johnny FD – Kyiv, Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj
Sam Marks - Bangkok, Thailand / IG @sammarks12
Derek – Los Angeles, USA / IG @DerekRadio
Sponsor:
ShopifyShopify helps you sell EVERYWHERE. From their all-in-one ecommerce platform, to their in-person POS system–wherever and whatever you’re selling, Shopify’s got you covered. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period now at Shopify.com/ilab
ILAB PatreonJoin the Invest Like a Boss Patreon now and get tons of bonus content, including additional episodes, full quarterly updates including account screenshots and more for as low as $5/month at Patreon.com/InvestLikeaBoss
Time Stamp:
00:26 - Sam, Johnny & Derek Intro
07:54 - Listener Questions Begin
13:02 - Why Sam Chose Barcelona to Live
28:30 - ILAB Guest Hall of Fame & Shame
39:31 - Lessons We've Learned from Doing ILAB
46:10 - How We'd Each Spend $1 Billion
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299: Merger Arbitrage Opportunities & Matterport Acquisition
In this episode, we are discussing merger arbitrage opportunities, specifically on a stock that Sam & Derek personally own. We've been talking about Matterport since the metaverse series in 2021, and finally the stock had some life pumped back into it after a takeover offer from CoStar Group in April. Is this a good opportunity to jump in on the deal? We discuss with guest Collin Brantmeyer from the Motely Fool. Then Sam and Derek put in place plans on how they'll try and take advantage of this potential win from a stock that's been a major dog in the portfolio.
Discussed:
Collin Brantmeyer's Article on Matterport Arbitrage in the Motley Fool
Matterport Press Release on CoStar Buyout Offer
Death of a Car Salesman Novel by Collin Brantmeyer
Where we are:
Johnny FD – Kyiv, Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj
Sam Marks - Barcelona, Spain / IG @sammarks12
Derek – Los Angeles, USA / IG @DerekRadio
Sponsor:
ShopifyShopify helps you sell EVERYWHERE. From their all-in-one ecommerce platform, to their in-person POS system–wherever and whatever you’re selling, Shopify’s got you covered. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period now at Shopify.com/ilab
ILAB PatreonJoin the Invest Like a Boss Patreon now and get tons of bonus content, including additional episodes, full quarterly updates including account screenshots and more for as low as $5/month at Patreon.com/InvestLikeaBoss
Time Stamp:
00:20 - Sam & Derek Intro
07:50 - Interview with Collin Begins
15:14 - Structure of the Matterport Deal
20:30 - Merger Tax Implications for the Investor
38:50 - How Sam & Derek will move on Matterport
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298: What is the S&P 500? A Complete Review
Kicking it back to basics for this episode, Sam and Derek do a complete review of the S&P 500. What is it, how did it began, how has it historically tracked, and how do you invest in it. The guys go over all these points and gameplan how they'll further invest in the index going further.
Discussed:
ILAB 25: Paul Merriman on Investment Decisions That Will Change Your Financial Future
S&P 500 Historical Returns
Index Funds Mentioned:
$VTI Vanguard Total Index
$VOO Vanguard S&P 500 Index
$SPY SPDR S&P 500 Chart
$SWPPX Schwab S&P 500 Index
$FNILX Fidelity Zero Large Cap Index
Where we are:
Johnny FD – Kyiv, Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj
Sam Marks - Barcelona, Spain / IG @sammarks12
Derek – Los Angeles, USA / IG @DerekRadio
Sponsor:
ILAB PatreonJoin the Invest Like a Boss Patreon now and get tons of bonus content, including additional episodes, full quarterly updates including account screenshots and more for as low as $5/month at Patreon.com/InvestLikeaBoss
Time Stamp:
03:13 - What is the S&P 500?
14:20 - Largest Companies in the S&P
22:09 - S&P Sector Breakdown
45:30 - Dividends in the S&P
50:00 - Low Fee S&P Index Funds
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297: Investing in Whisky with London Cask Traders
Our first episode ever on the topic of whisk(e)y features guest Oliver Court, Managing Director of London Cask Traders. There are many parallels to our previous episodes on investing in wine and we find out how it differs in the spirits space. After the interview, Derek and Johnny discuss why they think whisky may be the better investment choice of the two.
Discussed:
London Cask Traders official site
Email Oliver Court at Oliver@londoncasktraders.com and mention ILAB for $250 off your first cask investment
Rare Whisky 101 Index
Sour Grapes Documentary
Oliver's Whisky Picks:
Bargain: Achentaschen 3 Wood ($60-80)
Elite: Macallan Quest ($300-500)
Where we are:
Johnny FD – Kyiv, Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj
Sam Marks - Bangkok, Thailand / IG @sammarks12
Derek – Los Angeles, US / IG @DerekRadio
Sponsor:
ShopifySign up for a $1 per month trial period at Shopify.com/ilab
ILAB PatreonJoin the Invest Like a Boss Patreon now and get tons of bonus content, including additional episodes, full quarterly updates including account screenshots and more for as low as $5/month at Patreon.com/InvestLikeaBoss
Time Stamp:
00:21 - Derek/Johnny Intro
04:56 - Interview with Oliver Begins
24:23 - Where is the Whisky Stored?
34:04 - What are the fees?
42:03 - Johnny/Derek Discuss Whisky Advantages
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296: Side Hustles 101 - Mastering the Driver Apps
Derek and Johnny kick off the first in a series of side hustle episodes to help you earn quick cash to invest or just pay the bills! The guys start out with the easiest way to get started with a side hustle - the driver apps. Almost every country in the World has apps that let you drive people, food or other items and also have a low barrier to entry. Derek and Johnny go over the best tips to help you maximize earnings on these platforms and help you make some extra income fast!
Discussed:
Sign Up To Be An Instacart Shopper
Sign Up For Uber
Sign Up For Lyft
Where we are:
Johnny FD – Athens, Greece / IG @johnnyfdj
Sam Marks - Bangkok, Thailand / IG @sammarks12
Derek – Los Angeles, US / IG @DerekRadio
Sponsor:
ILAB PatreonJoin the Invest Like a Boss Patreon now and get tons of bonus content, including additional episodes, full quarterly updates including account screenshots and more for as low as $5/month at Patreon.com/InvestLikeaBoss
Time Stamp:
01:50 - Derek/Johnny Intro
05:52 - Derek's Experience Using Apps
14:24 - What You Need to Start
25:14 - Who Tips Best?
39:20 - Future Side Hustle Topics
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Customer Reviews
Fun and interesting
I have been investing for over 30 years. This would have been a great show to start learning from. Fun and interesting.
Great, fun and a wealth of Knowledge!!!
A wealth of knowledge is shared in a very genuine and honest way. The content gives you a broad view on many diversified ways of investing you might not be aware of, an eyeopener to say the least, but also they do it in a very fun and engaging way.
I love the recommendations part of it as well, really appreciate the effort put behind it!
And after 3 million downloads, obviously it goes without saying, very highly recommended!
Definitely Worthwhile
I am an experienced investor who has been listening to the podcasts regularly for over three years. The guys cover a wide variety of topics from real estate to crypto to wine and farm land. So, they have definitely broadened my horizons and educated me. I appreciate hearing about their real life experiences. Understand that many of the guests are selling their funds/investments (like most podcasts), and that the host may not be an expert in that category (they don’t claim to be). So, if something sounds interesting to you, I suggest you do additional research before investing. Example: farmland - this sounded like a solid investment based on the ILAB interview. But then I heard another podcast in which the host debunked many of the selective data points I heard on ILAB with hard facts. Not a knock on ILAB, just a caution that applies to most investing podcasts that have guests. Overall, I like the approach the guys take, and it really seems like they are genuine about trying to educate their listeners. I will be becoming a Patron member in support of Sam, Johnny, and Derek.