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Sam, Johnny and Derek gather for one last quaterly update in an already tumultous 2025. Is this the final Invest Like a Boss episode? Only time will tell, but for now the guys are reflecting on what they took away from the show and also providing your feedback from 9 years of ILAB. Thanks for the support! This is the public portion of the episode - if you want the full version with video and financial breakdowns from the guys, you can join ourILAB Patreon now for instant access to that and so much more.Discussed: ILAB 259: Dave Zook The "Real Asset" InvestorILAB 283: Are Vacation Homes Worth the Hassle?Where we are:​Johnny FD – Kyiv, Ukraine / IG@johnnyfdj​Sam Marks - Bangkok, Thailand / IG@sammarks12​Derek – Los Angeles, USA / IG@DerekRadioSponsor:​ILAB PatreonJoin theInvest 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 atPatreon.com/InvestLikeaBossTime Stamp:​00:55 - Derek's LA Fire Experience / Podcast Studio Burnt​08:57 - Why The Show is Ending​32:12 - What We Got Out of ILAB​42:52 - Listener Feedback on Show EndingIf you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! If you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Copyright 2024. All rights reserved. Read ourdisclaimer here.

Sam Marks and Derek Spartz discuss why Mid-Cap Stock Funds seem to get overlooked by investors. They've done a lot of research that shows you may want to add these funds to your portfolio. The guys kick off the show with a little post-election results talk and then dive inot the reasons why mid-caps should not be so easily overlooked in this special 101 episode.Discussed: ​Mid-Cap Fund Tickers Mentioned: Vanguard Mid-Cap Index ETF $VO, iShares S&P Mid-Cap ETF $IJH, iShares Russell Mid-Cap $IWR​ILAB 298: What is the S&P 500? A Complete ReviewWhere we are:​Johnny FD – Kyiv, Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj​Sam Marks - Bangkok, Thailand / IG @sammarks12​Derek – Los Angeles, USA / IG @DerekRadioSponsor:​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/InvestLikeaBossTime Stamp:​00:21 - Sam/Derek Election Talk​12:23 - Why Do Mid-Caps Get No Love?​22:25 - Mid-Cap Historical Performance​42:52 - Which Mid-Cap Funds to Invest In​51:52 - What Sparked the Episode Idea?If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! If you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Copyright 2024. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

An encore airing of our interview (ILAB 190) from summer 2021 with Kraneshares Managing Director Luke Oliver on the Gloabl Carbon Market and their fund $KRBN. Luke will be returning to ILAB soon for a follow up, so we thought it'd be good for you to get refreshed on this ESG investment idea, seeing as it's underperformed the last 18 months. Derek & Sam both personally hold $KRBN and we know a lot of our bosses out there bought in on this initial airing too so we look forward to Luke's return to the show. Discussed:  Original episode ILAB 190 Kraneshares Global Carbon ETF | KRBN The Impact and ESG Case for Gloabl Carbon Allownace Exposure in Portfolios Carbon Pricing: Investing in a Changing Climate Where we are: Johnny FD – Kyiv, UA / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks - Barcelona, ES / IG @sammarks12 Derek – Los Angeles, US / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: RobinhoodFrom October 16-27, 2024, when you transfer your IRAs, margin balances, or other brokerage accounts to Robinhood, there’s no limit to how much you can earn. Head to Robinhood.com/HoodWeek now to learn more. 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: 01:12 - Derek Intro 03:07 - Interview Begins 24:20 - This Seems Too Good to Be True? 40:02 - Sam/Derek Recap 55

After speaking about expenses being harder to cover lately, Derek decides to share his daily spending breakdown. Him and Johnny go over the categories and both realize that lifestyle creep is reality now for both of them. They discuss ideas to save money, what things they can slim down and what they may need to cut out all together. With everything getting more expensive and wages not keeping up, this episode is sure to relate to many others out there. Discussed:  Derek's 2023 AMEX Spend Chart ILAB 306: Q3 2024 Quarterly Update ILAB 305: The Economic and Lifestyle Value of Buenos Aires Where we are: Johnny FD – Kyiv, UA / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks - Barcelona, ES / IG @sammarks12 Derek – Los Angeles, US / 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 - Johnny/Derek Intro 14:52 - Gas/Auto Expenses 18:22 - Our Heads Are in Prices 10 Years Ago 22:27 - Should Derek Leave California? 34:55 - Why Johnny Likes Cheap Places If you enjoyed this episode, do us

Sam, Johnny & Derek all get together for our quarterly update! Lots of things happened in the last 3 months, Sam became a forest monk and tried Ayahuasca, Derek and Johnny met up in Argentina and much more! Lots of health and wellness talk this go around with a little investing as well. This is the preview free version, to unlock the full Patreon only version which is nearly two hours long you must sign up as an ILAB Patreon member - plans start for as low as $5/month and you'll get instant access to the full episode and hundreds of other posts from the guys and a link into the boss community. Thanks for supporting the show so we can continue to make more episodes! Discussed:  ILAB Patreon ILAB 305: The Economic and Lifestyle Value of Buenos Aires Where we are: Johnny FD – Kyiv, UA / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks - Barcelona, ES / IG @sammarks12 Derek – Los Angeles, US / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: RobinhoodStarting October 16th, when you transfer your IRAs, margin balances, or other brokerage accounts to Robinhood, there’s no limit to how much you can earn. Head to Robinhood.com/HoodWeek now to learn more. 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: 01:18 - Sam/Johnny/Derek Intro 11:09 - Buenos Aires Recap 18:16 - Ayahuasca Experience 27:56 - Johnny's Missed Flight 31:39 - Sam's Letter to the SEC <e

Johnny and Derek just so happened to both be in Buenos Aires at the same time so they had to do an episode together! We split this into two halves, the first being just hours after Derek landed and then we pick up 2 weeks later when both had time to explore and reflect on the city. They go over the value of every day living in Buenos Aires - food, drink, housing, transportation and more. Plus they cover some of the downsides of the economy and this area of the World. Discussed:  Argentina's Inflation Rate La Cabrera (Happy Hour Steakhouse) Compass Pathways Investor Relations Where we are: Johnny FD – Buenos Aires, AR / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks - Bangkok, Thailand / IG @sammarks12 Derek – Buenos Aires, AR / 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: 00:21 - Johnny/Derek Part 1 12:56 - How to Get the Best Possible Exchange Rate 20:21 - Part 2 after Buenos Aires 43:45 - How Safe is BA? 49:15 - Would You Go Back to Visit? If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! If you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Copyright 2024. All rights reserved. Read our <a href="http://investlik

ATAI Life Sciences & Compass Pathways Co-Founder Christian Angermayer joins the show to talk about the roadblocks to getting psychedelics legal in the US and the best way to effectively treat mental health with them. Christian has been making waves recently after appearing on Joe Rogan, and has the backing of Peter Thiel. We've been talking alot about the potential of psychedelics in the past year, and after the FDA's recent disappointing decision... Christian tells us why it may not be all bad news. Sam handles the interview with Christian and then Derek hops in with Sam to talk about their interest in this investment. The views and opinions expressed by Christian Angermayer in this episode are his own and do not necessarily represent those of atai Life Sciences. Discussed:  Dr. Nutt's "Drug Harm" Chart ATAI Investor Relations Compass Pathways Investor Relations Christian Angermayer's Substack ILAB 294: Matthew "Whiz" Buckley on Flying in Top Gun, Trading Options & Taking Psychedelics 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 $

Johnny and Derek break down the power of compound interest in this back to basics reminder episode. They cover why getting to $100K in investments is a huge milestone in the path to becoming a millionaire. They give real life examples of how fast your wealth can grow when you stay focused and don't pull out your investments on frivolous expenses. Share this episode with someone that is just starting out their investment journey or could use a push to start! Discussed:  Compound Interest Calculator 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: 02:45 - Why $100K is So Important 07:40 - Charlie Munger's Model to Get $100K 11:52 - How Fast $1K a Month Becomes $1M 21:20 - The Argument to Spend Your Money vs. Save If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! If you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Copyright 2024. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

While not a traditional money investment, we focus on what may be the most important investment tool you have - your mind! Sam's Kadampa (Tibetan Buddhism) mentor and U.S. National Spiritual Director for the Kadampa Meditation Center. They discuss multiple topics including mindset, happiness, disposition and how to find peace and love in your mind. Then Sam and Derek talk how this relates to their current states in life and discuss how you can take advantage of this practice as well. About Kadam Morten: Kadam Morten Clausen is the U.S. National Spiritual Director and a senior disciple of renowned teacher and author Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyato. He has been teaching Buddhism for over 25 years and is a clear, humorous, and compelling speaker. He is also the resident teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center in New York City. Discussed:  Kadam Morten's Kadampa NYC Center How to Transform Your Life Free E-Book Download Find a Kadampa Center Near You Where we are: Johnny FD – Kyiv, Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks - Chiang Mai, 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: 00:28 - Sam & Derek Intro 10:47 - Interview with Kadam Morten Begins 25:05 - Changing Your Views Toward Others 52:40 - Will the World Around You Change Along with Your Mind? 01:03:55 - Sam & Derek Outro If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! If you haven't already, please t

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 If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! If you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Copyright 2024. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

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 If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! If you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podca

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 If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! If you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spoti

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 If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! If you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Copyright 2024. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

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 [email protected] 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 If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! If you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Copyright 2024. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

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 If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! If you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Copyright 2024. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

Quarterly Update time! Sam and Johnny sit down to talk about what they've been up to the last 3 months and what's the plan for the next 3. Johnny talks visiting family, being in the worst shape of his life while on the opposite end Sam discusses living essentially alone but in the best shape of his life. Afterwards, the guys go Patreon only for financial updates, portfolio shares and Derek even gives life updates on his Patreon exclusive as well. Sign up for ILAB Patreon now for as low as $5/month to get full access to the entire queartely update and so much more! Discussed:  Pokhara, Nepal Stem Cell Institute Panama ILAB Patreon 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: 01:25 - Sam/Johnny Intro 08:32 - Johnny's Travel Plans 19:15 - Sam's Travel Plans 21:40 - Sam's Enlightenment 34:06 - Sneak Peek into Patreon Discussion If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! If you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Copyright 2024. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

Matthew 'Whiz' Buckley of Top Gun Options & No Fallen Heroes Foundation speaks with Sam about his many interesting lives! Buckley served in the U.S. Navy's elite "Top Gun" flight program (including on 9/11), then left the military to work in the financial markets. He really found his niche in options and made enough in the 2020 downturn to be independently wealthy. Around the same time as finding financial success, Matthew also discovered the healing power of psychedelics and their potential to help struggling first responders - this gave way to his No Fallen Heroes Foundation. Enjoy this interesting conversation on flying, drugs and trading options! Afterwards, Sam & Derek opine on why they haven't dug into options trading until just now thanks to a nudge from Buckley. About Matthew 'Whiz' Buckley: Decorated F/A-18 Hornet fighter pilot, TOPGUN Graduate, and Wall Street CEO. He’s taking his experience going supersonic and applying it to Options Trading. Wall Street CEO Served as the Managing Director of Strategy for a multi billion dollar volatility arbitrage firm and later became the CEO of a financial media company that rivaled CNBC Decorated F/A-18 Hornet fighter pilot, Graduate of the Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN). Served during Operations Southern Watch, Noble Eagle, and Enduring Freedom, flying combat sorties over Iraq from USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Kitty Hawk. Founder of the No Fallen Heroes Foundation Whiz works with Veterans and First Responders to help them find healing with Psychedelic and entheogenic medicine. Discussed:  Psychedelic Stocks mentioned: MindMed $MNMD, Cybin $CYBN, Atai Life Sciences $ATAI, Compass Pathways $CMPS, Advisorshares Pyschedelics ETF $PSIL Top Gun Options Starter Course No Fallen Heroes Foundation ILAB 64: Trading Options Full-Time with Kirk Du Plessis Where we are: Johnny FD – Bangkok, Thailand / 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 scr

Sam interviews Mazi Sadri & Dedy Tein, co-founders of the Peduli Learning Center in Bali, Indonesia. They discuss how they were able to secure land and build a supplemental school from the ground up at a surprisingly affordable cost. Mazi & Dedy break down costs to build, sustain and how they plan to expand into the future with this noble cause. Johnny joins Sam in the outro to discuss Peduli and other charitable efforts plus we draw winners for our March book giveaway! About Mazi Sadri:Spanning a career in Consumer & Enterprise Technology Product Management for 20+ years, Mazi has worked with many startups to large scale organizations leading product development, fundraising & startup architecture. After seeing an opportunity in bringing the same skills in Education he partnered with Dedy to bring the vision of an educational program bringing similar opportunities to the community he now calls home. About Dedy Tien: Growing up in a remote area in Indonesia, unable to read or write, he was taught English by caring strangers. This skill opened up opportunities for him to live and work in Australia. Eventually, he wrote multiple books, started a real estate business, and dedicated his life to giving back through Peduli. Discussed:  Peduli Learning Center Official Site Peduli Learning Center Official Instagram Support Peduli Learning Center on Patreon ILAB 149: Die with Zero with Bill Perkins Where we are: Johnny FD – Bangkok, Thailand / 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: 00:20 - Sam/Johnny Intro 05:47 - Interview with Peduli Begins 14:47 - What Does the School Look Like? 20:03 - Cost Breakdown of Running th

There's a lot of buzz around A.I. and what the future holds... but what about its potential to change today's problems? All of us deal with traffic in our cars and there are A.I. systems already in place around the World helping to solve this issue. One such company is Switzerland based Parquery. Johnny speaks with CEO & Co-Founder Andrea Fossati to find out how they're able to help better control the flow of traffic both at intersections and in parking management. Then Johnny and Derek reflect on the good and bad traffic systems they've encountered around the world and how they'd execute Parquery's technology to optimize profitability. About Andrea Fossati: Andrea Fossati co-founded Parquery in 2014 as a spin-off from ETHZ (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology of Zurich) and is currently its CEO. Parquery launched the first video-based Smart Parking Project in 2015 and is currently running 100+ Smart Parking and Mobility projects worldwide. Andrea Fossati received a Master of Science in Computer Engineering from Politecnico di Milano in 2005 and a Master of Science from the University of Illinois in Chicago in 2006. He completed his PhD at the Computer Vision Laboratory (CVLab) at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology of Lausanne (EPFL). Since 2010, he has been working as a postdoctoral scientist at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology of Zurich (ETHZ), where he has conducted research in various computer vision sectors and co-edited the book "Consumer Depth Cameras for Computer Vision", which was published by Springer in 2012. Discussed:  Parquery Official Site Parquery's A.I. Traffic Light Demo Video Where we are: Johnny FD – Pattaya, Thailand / 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: 00:20 - Derek/Johnny Intro 05:03 - Interview with Andrea Begins 20:39 - Obstacles to Implementing A.I. Cameras 26:45 - Was this technology around before the A.I. hype? 31:46 - Derek/

This episode may not be a financial investment for your wealth, but one for your health - which is arguably even more important! After Sam tried stem cell therapy for the first time on his knee, we decided to have an expert on the show to talk about this exciting alternative to traditional healthcare. Ryan Alling is the Co-Founder of Luxury Stem Cells, which specializes in catering to American patients and provided various stem cell treatments at their clinic just over the border in Tijuana, Mexico. Ryan and Sam talk about the many benefits of stem cells and struggles to bring them to the mainstream in the United States. Then, Johnny jumps in with Sam to talk about their personal experiences with stem cells and whether they'd want to try them in the future. Discussed:  Luxury Stem Cells Tony Robbins book on Stem Cells "LifeForce" Follow Luxury Stem Cells on Instagram Where Sam Got His Stem Cells at - Revival Clinic Where we are: Johnny FD – Jomtien, Thailand / 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: 00:20 - Sam/Johnny Intro 05:16 - Interview with Ryan Begins 20:53 - Different Types of Stem Cells 36:09 - What are Peptides? 01:01:22 - Sam/Johnny Recap Sam's Stem Cell Experience If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! If you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Copyright 2024. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

We dig into a new platform called Shareholder Vote Exchange (SVE) to unlock value in proxies you are issued for each individual stock you own. As far as we know, SVE is the first of its kind to take on this concept at scale, and this could be an easy passive way to earn extra returns on assets you already own! Derek interviews SVE Founder & CEO Preston Yadegar to find out how it all works and how the company can convert your unused votes into additional revenue. Then Sam and Derek convene on the concept and potential of this, plus throw in a little talk about wine as well (of course!). Discussed:  ILAB Listener Exclusive Offer - Receive 30 Days Commission Free Trading on Shareholder Vote Exchange Email Preston Directly at [email protected] Follow SVE on Twitter/X Where we are: Johnny FD – Jomtien, Thailand / 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: 00:20 - Sam/Derek Intro 10:17 - Interview with Preston Begins 17:35 - Can You Buy Your Way Onto a Corporate Board? 25:38 - How the SVE Platform Works 40:08 - Sam/Derek Thoughts on SVE & Voting Rights If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! If you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Copyright 2024. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

Sam, Johnny & Derek all got together for this episode - the first will all of us in almost 3 years! Our ILAB Patreons were able to receive this episode one week early plus got video and bonus content - become a Patreon HERE & instantly access that! The topic of retirement, FIRE, 4% rule and the like have come up a lot lately. So we break down 4 different retirement theories for drawing down your funds and each shares what their ideal retirement number is if we had to completely quit working. Discussed:  Follow Along With This Episode With the ILAB What's Your Number Reference Guide ILAB 288: Dave Ramsey Personality George Kamel ILAB 287: Jared Dillian on How to Live a Stress Free Financial Life HonestMath.com Where we are: Johnny FD – Jomtien, Thailand / 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: 00:20 - Sam/Johnny/Derek Intro 03:15 - Dave Ramsey 4% Rant 12:41 - $500K-$20M Retirement Income Breakdowns 32:00 - Jared Dillian's Rant on Consumption Being Good 50:09 - Why Millions May Not Go As Far As You Think If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! If you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Copyright 2024. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

George Kamel is the 3rd Dave Ramsey Personality (links to previous below) to join Invest Like a Boss and he has a new book out titled Breaking Free from Broke: The Ultimate Guide to More Money and Less Stress. This interview was recorded in November 2023 and was held until the book came out (this week!). George goes over basic debt avoidance principals and all the money traps designed to keep people broke and how to avoid them. Soon after the interview, there was controversy about a video George made about the 4% rule that went against a Ramsey principal... Johnny and Derek address that in the outro. About George Kamel: George Kamel is a Ramsey Personality and personal finance expert. Following Ramsey’s proven money plan, George went from negative net worth to a millionaire in under 10 years. Since 2013, he has served on the Ramsey team, speaking across the country, co-hosting top-ranked Ramsey Network podcasts, like Smart Money Happy Hour and The Ramsey Show. On his YouTube channel, George educates and entertains, exposing the financial system designed to keep you broke. His goal is to help people spend less, save more, and avoid money traps so they can live a life with more margin, options and freedom. Discussed:  Order George's New Book Breaking Free from Broke ILAB 269: Ramsey Personality Jade Warshaw @JaredDillianMoney on Instagram ILAB 208: Ramsey Personality Ken Coleman ILAB 208: Ramsey Personality Ken Coleman Follow George Kamel on Instagram Follow George Kamel on Facebook Follow George Kamel on Twitter/X Follow George Kamel on YouTube <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@george.kamel"

A bit of a format flip on this episode as Sam and Derek tag team an interview with Jared Dillian, author of the new book No Worries: How to Live a Stress-Free Financial Life. Jared has had quite an interesting background from working at Lehman Brothers during their 2008 collapse to building a successful financial newsletter and podcast. The first half of the episode digs into Jared's thought on the current state of the economny, the effect of an inverted yield curve and his thoughts on the FIRE movement. We then jump into the principles discussed in the book for the second half of the episode. About Jared Dillian: Jared Dillian is the editor of The Daily Dirtnap, a daily market newsletter for investment professionals, continuously published since 2008. He graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy in 1996 with a B.S. in Mathematics and Computer Science, from the University of San Francisco in 2001 with a Masters in Business Administration, concentration in Finance, and from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2023 with a Masters in Fine Arts in Writing. Jared worked for a small floor market maker on the Pacific Options Exchange from 1999-2000, and was a trader for Lehman Brothers from 2001 to 2008, specializing in index arbitrage and ETF trading. He is also the author of STREET FREAK: Money And Madness At Lehman Brothers, which was named Businessweek’s #1 general business book of 2011, and the novel ALL THE EVIL OF THIS WORLD, published in 2016, THOSE BASTARDS: 69 Essays on Life, Creativity, and Meaning, published in 2023, and NO WORRIES: How To Live a Stress Free Financial Life, to be published in 2024. Additionally, Jared is an adjunct professor in the business program at Coastal Carolina University. Jared is also an investment strategist at Mauldin Economics, and previously contributed to Bloomberg Opinion, Forbes and TheStreet.com. His media appearances include MSNBC, Fox Business, Bloomberg TV, BNN, The New York Times, LA Times, Business Insider, Marketwatch, Yahoo! Finance, and dozens of local and syndicated radio programs. He is also the host of The Jared Dillian Show, a nationally syndicated radio show on personal finance. In his spare time, Jared is a progressive house DJ and speaks frequently on mental health issues at financial institutions. Discussed:  Order Jared's New Book No Worries @DailyDirtNap on X/Twitter @JaredDillianMoney on Instagram ILAB 149: Bill Perkins on How To Die with Zero Where we are:</str

It's quarterly update time & the end of another year. Johnny has left Ukraine and Sam is back in the U.S. for the holidays. Sam shares what he's been up to during his "zen" sabbatical, Johnny finds a new routine in Thailand, and the guys discuss their 2024 travel plans. As always, the lifestyle portion is free to the public, but if you also want to also see Sam & Johnny's portfolios and investment portion, you can access instantly when you sign up for the ILAB Patreon at Patreon.com/InvestLikeaBoss.   Discussed:  Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok Saranda, Albania Where we are: Johnny FD – Chiang Mai, Thailand / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks - South Carolina, US / IG @sammarks12 Derek – Los Angeles / 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: 00:20 - Johnny & Sam Catch Up/NYE Plans 07:15 - State of the World thru the eyes of Sam & Johnny 17:04 - 2024 Travel Plans 21:18 - Sam's new daily zen routine If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! If you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Copyright 2024. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

As the deadline looms for the United States to decide on continuing to fund Ukraine in their ongoing war with Russia, Johnny reached out to a fellow YouTuber who specializes in the war. Jake Broe has amassed nearly a half million YouTube subscribers due to his reports on what's happening with the war. Jake joins Johnny for an in-depth conversation on the effects of the United States funding the war and what would happen if funding was cut off. Then Derek and Johnny circle back with their thoughts and discuss Johnny's venture out of Ukraine for the winter.   Discussed:  Jake Broe YouTube Jake Broe on Instagram Jake Broe on X Where we are: Johnny FD – Kharkiv, Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks - Bangkok / IG @sammarks12 Derek – Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: MasterClassBoost your confidence and find practical takeaways you can apply to your life and at work with MasterClass. Our listeners will get an additional 15% off an annual membership at MasterClass.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: 02:23 - Johnny & Derek Intro 06:30 - Jake Broe Interview Begins 15:40 - How Funds are Disbursed to Ukraine 26:29 - What Would Happen if the U.S. Became Isolationists? 50:21 - Johnny and Derek Discuss Interview If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! If you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Copyright 2023. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

Johnny and Derek discuss one of the best strategies to escape inflation: Location Arbitrage. For those of you that can work remotely or do not need to work, living in a cheaper place is the easiest way to get the most bang for your buck. Johnny explains where he has decided to spend the winter at and they compare prices to where Derek is at in Los Angeles, a notoriously expensive place to live.   Discussed:  Big Mac Index Numbeo Cost of Living $16 Big Mac Story Where we are: Johnny FD – Kyiv, Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks - Bangkok / IG @sammarks12 Derek – Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: MasterClassBoost your confidence and find practical takeaways you can apply to your life and at work with MasterClass. Our listeners will get an additional 15% off an annual membership at MasterClass.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: 02:32 - Johnny & Derek Intro 12:20 - $16 Big Mac Controversy 17:15 - Big Mac Index 20:10 - Cost of Living Resources 32:44 - Why is Thailand Still Cheap? If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! If you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Copyright 2023. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

Inspired by a topic that came up in last week's Quarterly Update (ILAB 282) Johnny and Sam go over the actual costs of owning a vacation home versus staying in hotels on vacation. Sam uses his real life examples he personally owns in Thailand and the United States for the cost basis. Results may surprise you on the costs of these properties versus what you could be spending that same amount on in going on vacations around the World! Discussed: ILAB Episode 282: Q3 2023 Quarterly Update Where we are: Johnny FD – Kyiv, Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks – Bangkok / IG @sammarks12 Derek – Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: WebStreet (Formerly Empire Flippers)WebStreet is launching their 6th fund. Webstreet buys & operates cash-flowing websites and is now offering SaaS businesses as well! Learn how to invest in this diversified online business portfolio HERE 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: 01:40 - Sam & Johnny Intro/Catchup 12:00 - Sam's Thailand Vacation Home Costs 23:23 - Sam's U.S. Vacation Home Costs 36:39 - Benefits to Owning a Vacation Home If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! If you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Copyright 2023. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

It's quarterly update time with Sam and Johnny catching up about what life has looked like the last 3 months. The guys both share they've become more introverted and lost their hunger to make more money. They also discuss bad flights, point hacking and how Thailand is changing for the worse. As always, the lifestyle portion is free to the public, but if you also want to also see Sam & Johnny's portfolios and investment portion, you can access instantly when you sign up for the ILAB Patreon at Patreon.com/InvestLikeaBoss.   Discussed:  ILAB 227: Travel for (Almost) Free with Credit Card Points Hacking ILAB 276: Timeshares 101 - How to Exit This Bad Travel Investment ILAB Patreon Where we are: Johnny FD – Kyiv, Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks - Bangkok / IG @sammarks12 Derek – Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: MasterClassBoost your confidence and find practical takeaways you can apply to your life and at work with MasterClass. Our listeners will get an additional 15% off an annual membership at MasterClass.com/ILAB WebStreet (Formerly Empire Flippers)WebStreet is launching their 6th fund. Webstreet buys & operates cash-flowing websites and is now offering SaaS businesses as well! Learn how to invest in this diversified online business portfolio HERE 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: 02:34 - Johnny & Sam Catch Up/Feeling Introverted 23:45 - Bad Flight Issues 36:33 - Why the Guys are in Chiang Mai Less These Days 50:30 - Sam's I

Derek goes live on location in Australia to interview Black Hops Brewery CEO Nathan Hyde on the challenges of the Australian beer industry. ILAB Bosses may remember that Sam Marks was an early investor in Black Hops (ILAB Episode 06: Invest in Yourself and Startup an Award Winning Brewery) and the company has faced some financial issues as of late. Nathan was brought in earlier this year to help them turn around. Derek and Nathan talk Australian government interference, getting Gen Z into beer, drinking culture and expansion into new markets. Then Sam and Derek give their thoughts on the Australian beer scene and what they think of the current state of Black Hops. Discussed: VIDEO: Black Hops Beer Tasting Black Hops Official Site Black Hops on Facebook Black Hops on Instagram ILAB Episode 06: Invest in Yourself and Startup an Award Winning Brewery Where we are: Johnny FD – Kyiv, Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks – South Carolina / IG @sammarks12 Derek – Gold Coast, QLD Australia / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: MasterClassBoost your confidence and find practical takeaways you can apply to your life and at work with MasterClass. Our listeners will get an additional 15% off an annual membership at MasterClass.com/ILAB WebStreet (Formerly Empire Flippers)WebStreet is launching their 6th fund. Webstreet buys & operates cash-flowing websites and is now offering SaaS businesses as well! Learn how to invest in this diversified online business portfolio HERE ILAB PatreonJoin the Invest Like a Boss Patreon now and get tons of bonus content, including additional episodes, full quarterly updates inclu

After seeing a video online featuring rapper The Game, Johnny and Derek discuss what many assume to be assets, actually turn into liabilities. They talk real estate, cars, clothing, jewelry collectibles and more.... you might be surprised at what items are actually liabilities! Discussed: Bust Down Rolex DJ Skee's Shoe Collection The Game's Shoe Collection Bearbrick Dolls Where we are: 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 Johnny FD – Kyiv, Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks – Bangkok / IG @sammarks12 Derek – Los Angeles / 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: 02:51 - The Game Clip on His Net Worth 09:15 - Is Your Home an Asset? 17:40 - What's a Bust Down Rolex? 24:23 - Is Your Car an Asset? If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! If you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Copyright 2023. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

Johnny and Derek discuss the challenges with trying to earn income off of creating YouTube videos. Johnny has estabilshed a large chanell and been able to turn that into a full-time income while Derek is still struggling to grow his channel and monetize. Johnny discusses his strategy, shooting style, schedule and how much he makes per video in this episode. Learn how you can potentially earn a lot of money by becoming a content creator on YouTube! Discussed:  Johnny's YouTube Channel "JohnnyFD" Derek's Car YouTube Channel "Petrolectric" Derek's YouTube Channel "15:01" Where we are: Johnny FD – Kyiv, Ukraine/ IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks – Bangkok, Thailand / IG @sammarks12 Derek – Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: Masterworks Skip the waitlist and join the tens of thousands of investors who have purchased shares of fine art now at Masterworks.art/ILAB ILAB Patreon Join 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 Like these investments? Try them with these special ILAB links: Fundrise – Start with only $1,000 into their REIT funds (non-accredited investors OK)*Johnny and Sam use all of the above services personally.

Midway through the year and time for another quarterly update! Johnny is in Ukraine and Sam is in Thailand for this one. The guys cover experiences living with monks, neighbor disputes, the best places in Thailand and answer your Patreon questions.  In the Patreon only section, they cover what they invested in this quarter and where they are keeping their cash to earn some interest to capitalize on current high rates. That section is only available to Invest Like a Boss Patreon members and can be instantly accessed along with hundreds of other member only posts for just $5/month at Patreon.com/InvestLikeaBoss. Discussed:  ILAB 268: Russians Driving Up Real Estate in Bali & Thailand ILAB 227: Travel for (Almost) Free with Points Hacking Where we are: Johnny FD – Kyiv, Ukraine/ IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks – Bangkok, Thailand / IG @sammarks12 Derek – Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: ILAB Patreon Join 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 Like these investments? Try them with these special ILAB links: Fundrise – Start with only $1,000 into their REIT funds (non-accredited investors OK)*Johnny and Sam use all of the above services personally.

WebStreet Operations Manager Kyle Kuderewski joins the show to tell us about their transition from Empire Flippers Capital into WebStreet and what's coming up to invest in. As a reminder, Webstreet allows you to invest passively in online businesses, whether they be Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA), Content (Affiliate), Software as a Service (SaaS), Kindle Direct Publish (KDP) & more. The funds have been active since 2021 and have built up a solid track record so far. Sam handles the interview as they break down what's available in the upcoming round of funds and how you can invest in the business of WebStreet itself. Then Johnny joins in the end of the episode to share his personal results from investing with WebStreet and what he would choose as his next investment choice of funds within the platform. Discussed:  Join the WebStreet Waitlist for Round 6 Learn the Story Behind WebStreet & How to Invest Set Up a Meeting with a WebStreet Investment Advisor ILAB 10: Empire Flippers first appearance on the show ILAB 141: Empire Flippers Shares the State of Online Businesses ILAB 170: Empire Flippers Announces Capital Division of First Funds Where we are: Johnny FD – Kyiv, Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks – South Carolina/ IG @imsammarks Derek – Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: <li

Johnny and Derek sit down for a 101 episode on a terrible investment - the Vacation Timeshare! Many people, especially in America, get suckered into these seemingly great vacation getaway deals only to find out they are much less glamorous than was pitched to them in their sales presentations. Besides the initial high fee to get in on these timeshares, they annual fees and restrictions really start to make you regret buying in. On top of that, when you want to get out, it's not easy to do! We go over everything in this episode from why timeshares are a bad to how to get out of one if you find yourself stuck.  Discussed:  VIDEO: Inside Timeshare Sales Staff Meeting VIDEO: The Queen of Versailles Trailer   Where we are: Johnny FD – Kyiv, Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks – South Carolina/ IG @imsammarks Derek – Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: ILAB Patreon Join 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 Like these investments? Try them with these special ILAB links: Fundrise – Start with only $1,000 into their REIT funds (non-accredited investors OK)*Johnny and Sam use all of the above services personally. Invest Like a Boss Patreon Help support the continuation of Invest Like a Boss by becoming a Patreon! Plans start as low as $5/month and give yo

U.S. savings account interest rates are at decades long highs, so Sam and Johnny hop in on this 101 episode to help you find ways to maximize your savings rate of return. The guys go over High Yield Savings Accounts (HYSAs), treasury bonds, annuities, money market accounts & more creative ways to get those extra percentage points. They'll also discuss how much savings you should be holding in case of emergencies. They'll also go beyond the United States to help out with some options for our overseas listeners as well. Share this episode with your friends, you'd be surprised how many people do not having any or very little savings!   Discussed:  U.S. Treasury Bonds ILAB Episode 004: Stan the Annuity Man ILAB 182: If I Have $X Saved, Where Do I Invest It?   Where we are: Johnny FD – Kyiv, Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks – South Carolina/ IG @imsammarks Derek – Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: Nom Nom At Nom Nom, we make food that looks like food. Tailored to your pet’s exact needs and backed by years of scientific research. Get 50% off your first 2 week trial when you visit trynom.com/ilab Like these investments? Try them with these special ILAB links: Fundrise – Start with only $1,000 into their REIT funds (non-accredited investors OK)*Johnny and Sam use all of the above services personally. <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/investlikeaboss" target="_bla

This is part two on financial fraud and ponzi schemes. Our previous episode (ILAB 273) featured the biggest ponzi schemes of all-time. Our guest, David M. Shapiro, comes on to help explain how to avoid being involved in a ponzi scheme and what signs to look out for. He also talks the government structure around going after these crimes and some of the newer tech driven financial crimes involving cryptocurrency, identity theft and more. Sam and Derek follow up with their thoughts on the interview and Sam tells us about a ponzi scheme he almost fell into in Thailand.   Discussed:  David Shapiro's CV Watch Madoff: Monster of Wall Street on Netflix SEC Official Site on Tips to Spot Fraud   Where we are: Johnny FD – Kyiv, Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks – Barcelona, Spain / IG @imsammarks Derek – Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: NetSuite For the first time in NetSuite’s twenty-two years as the #1 cloud financial system, you can defer payments of a FULL NetSuite implementation for six months. Learn more at Netsuite.com/ILAB. Like these investments? Try them with these special ILAB links: Fundrise – Start with only $1,000 into their REIT funds (non-accredited investors OK)*Johnny and Sam use all of the above services personally. <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/investlikeaboss" target=

After both watching the new Netflix docuseries on Bernie Madoff, Sam and Derek decide to dive deeper into the art of the Ponzi Scheme. They discuss how they came about and go over some of the biggest financial fraud cases in history. This is part one of a two episode run on financial fraud and ponzi schemes. ILAB 274 will feature an expert with tips on how to spot fraud in your investments.   Discussed:  Watch Madoff: Monster of Wall Street on Netflix Where we are: Johnny FD – Phuket, Thailand / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks – Bangkok, Thailand / IG @imsammarks Derek – Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: Nom Nom At Nom Nom, we make food that looks like food. Tailored to your pet’s exact needs and backed by years of scientific research. Get 50% off your first 2 week trial when you visit trynom.com/ilab Like these investments? Try them with these special ILAB links: Fundrise – Start with only $1,000 into their REIT funds (non-accredited investors OK)*Johnny and Sam use all of the above services personally. Invest Like a Boss Patreon Help support the continuation of Invest Like a Boss by becoming a Patreon! Plans start as low as $5/month and give you instant access to years of exclusive content, including portfolio access, trade alerts, bonus episodes & more. Join now at Patreon.com/Invest

It's been two years since Sam (Spain) & Johnny (Ukraine) embarked on their citizenship by investment journies. Find out where they each stand with respect to what they had to go through to qualify, get residency, and what their next options are. They'll go over hidden filing expenses, ongoing costs, and unexpected things that came up along the way that the citizenship sites don't tell. The guys will also go over why the programs they chose may not have been the best options for their particular situation and what some alternative countries' programs are like.   Discussed:  ILAB 188: Pros & Cons of Relocating to Kiev & Barcelona 2023 Top 10 Residency Programs by Investment Balcells Group - Sam's Spanish Golden Visa Attorneys Where we are: Johnny FD – Phuket, Thailand / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks – Bangkok, Thailand / IG @imsammarks Derek – Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: Invest Like a Boss Patreon Help support the continuation of Invest Like a Boss by becoming a Patreon! Plans start as low as $5/month and give you instant access to years of exclusive content, including portfolio access, trade alerts, bonus episodes & more. Join now at Patreon.com/InvestLikeaBoss. Like these investments? Try them with these special ILAB links: Fundrise – Start with only $1,000 into their REIT funds (non-accredited investors OK)*Johnny and Sam use all of the a

Star of A&E's "Triple Digit Flip" and expert on creative real estate financing Pace Morby joins the show. Derek interviews him on his new book, Wealth Without Cash, and all the types of ways that Pace has been able to accumulate thousands of pieces of property with little or no money down. Johnny and Derek round it out with their own experiences on house flipping, creative financing and what they think about the TV show. About Pace Morby:  Pace Morby is known as the go-to “sub to guy” bringing creative strategies to the mainstream real estate investment industry such as subject to and seller finance deals. Pace’s high energy and no BS approach has attracted a loyal following across social media. Though he began his real estate journey as a general contractor running a successful business and then as a HomeVestors franchisee, he and his partner have since amassed over 32 million dollars in buy and hold properties while continuing their full operation of wholesale, fix and flip, and many other symbiotic businesses. Pace is on a mission to over deliver on value, showing others that anyone can start in real estate, be successful, and change their lives and their families’ lives for generations.  About Wealth Without Cash Want to close MORE deals in LESS time for LESS money? For the first time ever, Pace Morby has compiled everything you need to know to build your real estate portfolio and become a millionaire investor without utilizing your own capital--all within a single book! From subject-to, to seller finance, and more, these proven creative finance strategies allowed author Pace Morby to acquire more than 1,000 properties and $150 million in assets without using his own cash. Whether you’re just getting started as an investor or already have a real estate business, Wealth without Cash will fully prepare you to find off-market leads, uncover sellers’ motivations, negotiate with confidence, close more deals, build a team, and much more.   Discussed:  Pace Morby's Website @PaceMorby on Instagram Pace Morby's New Book Wealth Without Cash Triple Digit Flip TV Show on A&E Access Expired Listings with Privy Preforeclosure.com </u

It's quarterly update time and Sam & Johnny are together in the same place for this one! They both record from Thailand and cover all things in their recent travels. The guys cover value in Thailand, Japan, business vs economy flights, credit card points, and more. Sam & Johnny both discuss their plans for the upcoming quarter and where they plan on living. In the Patreon only section, they cover what they invested in this quarter and where they are keeping their cash to earn some interest. That section is only available to Invest Like a Boss Patreon members and can be instantly accessed along with hundreds of other member only posts for just $5/month at Patreon.com/InvestLikeaBoss. Discussed:  ILAB 268: Russians Driving Up Real Estate in Bali & Thailand ILAB 227: Travel for (Alomst) Free with Points Hacking Where we are: Johnny FD – Jomptein, Thailand / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks – Jomptein, Thailand / IG @imsammarks Derek – Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: Daffy Daffy helps you maximize one of the most generous tax deductions - charitable contributions, allowing you to contribute cash, stock, or crypto on a one-time or recurring basis, take the tax deduction at the time of the contribution, and then distribute those funds to nearly U.S. 501(c)(3). Invest Like a Boss listeners get a free $25 to give to the charity of your choice when you visit Daffy.org/BOSS. Like these investments? Try them with these special ILAB links: Fundrise <span style= "f

Dave Ramsey's newest on-air personality hire Jade Warshaw is our guest on this episode. Derek will talk to her about how she was able to pay off $460K in debt using the Ramsey method while working in music, doing side hustles and practicing life hacks. Jade also gets into what it's like working alongside Dave Ramsey on their show - which is a consistent Top 20 Podcast in the U.S. Johnny "

Johnny & Sam are in the same country for the first time in nearly 2 years! They both find themselves in Thailand, but things have changed drastically since the last time they were there. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine happened in February 2022, Russians have been fleeing in droves. Top on their list of destinations has been Bali & Thailand. We invite a Bali Airbnb company to give us their expert opinion on what's going on their with the villa rentals. And then Johnny & Sam discuss what they're seeing in Thailand and how it's effecting the real estate market and overall culture.  Discussed:    Where we are: Johnny FD – Pattaya, Thailand / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks – Bangkok / IG @imsammarks Derek – Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: RAD Diversified RAD Diversified REIT believes in investments that make money, build a legacy of generational wealth & protect America. Skip the waitlist to invest when you visit RADDiversified.com/investlikeaboss today. Like these investments? Try them with these special ILAB links: ArtofFX – Start with just a $10,000 account (reduced from $25,000) Fundrise – Start with only $1,000 into their REIT funds (non-accredited investors OK)*Johnny and Sam use all of the above services personally. Time Stamp: 04:33 - Interview Begins 09:48 - Who's Going to Bali? 20:48 - Johnny & Sam Circle Back 35:07 - Issues with Fore

In this episode, Derek interviews Zero 2 Infinity Fouder & CEO José Mariano López Urdiales on a unique take on the space trousim industry. Instead of rockets, Zero 2 Infinity is using balloon technology to (hopefully soon) fly humans into space on a more comfortable, leisurely alternative to the rocket. Zero 2 Infinity also has a satellite delivery business that José explains and lays out the investment opportunities. Sam Marks jumps on the intro and outro to tell us where he's been traveling all through Asia, and tell why he is excited for this space technology... but won't be a passenger himself. About José & Zero 2 Infinity: Jose Mariano López is the founder and CEO of Zero 2 Infinity, the most active player in Europe in Near Space flights with over 50 successful missions. Jose Mariano is an engineer and a pioneer in NewSpace, whose vision is to make access to Space affordable and sustainable. His seminal work has sparked a renaissance of high-altitude ballooning with applications ranging from telecommunications to Space Tourism. He is a graduate of MIT in Aeronautics and Astronautics and holds 2 patents. Discussed:  Zero 2 Infinity Website Jose's LinkedIn Zero 2 Infinity Instagram Zero 2 Infinity Twitter VIDEO: 50% Scale Prototype Balloon The Paper That Initiated The Space Balloon Race VIDEO: Bloostar Rocket Satellite Launch From Near Space Where we are: Johnny FD – Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks – Bangkok / IG @imsammarks Derek Spartz – Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor

In this episode, Johnny & Derek discuss one of their favorite subjects - cars! Your vehicle is often the second biggest asset you'll purchase behind your home, so it's important to get what fits your needs best at a great price. They'll discuss the benefits of buying new vs. used, what options are worth paying for, along with some of their favorite cars on the market now. Derek goes over what new car he just bought, how to negotiate with the dealer and get the best deal if you need to finance. Lastly, just for fun, the guys build and price out a new Porsche for Johnny online and see how much more he would have to pay to get something comparable to his used one. Discussed:  The Suzuki Jimny The Ford Bronco Sport The Lotus Emira The Mazda CX-5 (Derek's Car) The Porsche Cayenne (Johnny's Car) Where we are: Johnny FD – Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks – Japan / IG @imsammarks Derek Spartz – Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: Indeed Indeed knows that when you’re doing everything for your company, you can’t afford to overspend on hiring. Visit Indeed.com/ILAB to start hiring today. Like these investments? Try them with these special ILAB links: ArtofFX – Start with just a $10,000 account (reduced from $25,000) Fundrise – Start

RAD Diversified CEO Dutch Mendenhall returns to the show (last appeared on ILAB 178 & 194) to give us an update on real estate and so much more! Dutch has previously told us about past visionary moves that he was able to capitalize on and this appearance is no different! Find out how he was able to profit from the Russian-Ukrainian War, why he moved out of California, how he is able to purchase more homes in this economic landscape & more. Plus, he addresses concerns about RAD Diversified brought by our listeners who have previously invested. About Dutch Mendenhall: Dutch Mendenhall is a husband, father, American patriot, and gifted visionary. He leads by example and doesn’t believe in quitting. His leadership across six real estate investment funds combines the science of advanced analytics with new-age Artificial Intelligence, resulting in formidable industry-leading performance. In 2007, Dutch turned his strengths from a career coaching baseball toward consulting in the real estate industry. He became a highly sought-after thought leader in developing real estate education and training. Dutch helped thousands of investors earn millions of dollars in real estate revenue. Yet, he knew that a greater purpose still lay ahead. Then, in 2015, Dutch had a vision for what would become RAD Diversified. An exclusive way for his students to partner with him on real estate investments. He felt the calling to help others secure a future for themselves and their families through the power of real estate done right and done together. So, Dutch began building the rockstar team and groundbreaking systems needed to accomplish this vision. He partnered with real estate legend Amy Vaughn. Brought on high achievers to design RAD Diversified in a way that would scale up as the vision grew. Today, the RAD Diversified team includes more than 150 people and a portfolio of well over $100 million in diversified real estate assets. His ethos is best summed up as People First. Dutch is always working for his people: investors, the team of people that drive the funds, vendors, contractors, tenants, and many more. The constant is "Creating Consistent Goodwill for the Business." Dutch does not believe in comparison but sets his sights on his race against himself. Discussed:  RAD Diversified Website RADD Facebook <a href="https://www.instagr

Johnny and Derek sit down for a special one on one episode to discuss Johnny returning to his investment property in Kharkiv, Ukraine. This was his first time back at the property since the war between Russia & Ukraine broke out almost exactly a year earlier. At the time, Johnny's Kharkiv condo seemed like a cash flow dream situation, which thanks to Russia, turned out to be too good to be true. Find out what Johnny found when he arrived and how much he's lost on this investment so far. Discussed:  Johnny's Kharkiv Condo Tour (Pre-War) Johnny's Journey Back to Kharkiv Where we are: Johnny FD – Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks – Andorra / IG @imsammarks Derek Spartz – Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: Indeed Indeed knows when you’re growing your own business, you have to make every dollar count. That’s why with Indeed, you only pay for quality applications that match your must-have job requirements. Visit Indeed.com/ilab today. Like these investments? Try them with these special ILAB links: ArtofFX – Start with just a $10,000 account (reduced from $25,000) Fundrise – Start with only $1,000 into their REIT funds (non-accredited investors OK)*Johnny and Sam use all of the above services personally. Time Stamp: 01:47 - Update from Kyiv 07:33 - Why Johnny Chose to Invest i

Sam and Derek partner up on this interview with a man who has been involved in hundreds of Silcon Valley startups as well as working for some of the largest tech companies over the last 30+ years. Daffy Co-Founder/CEO Adam Nash joins the show to talk the current state of technology and funding, and his move to non-profits and charitable giving through his new Donor Advised Fund platform Daffy. Sam and Derek share some stories on their experiences with giving and also have some fun, although embarrassing, stories to share with the audience on how we got this interview to work. About Adam Nash:  Adam Nash is the co-founder and CEO of Daffy.org, a not-for-profit community built around a new, modern platform for giving. Adam is a seasoned executive, investor, and advisor. Adam currently sits on the Board of Directors for Acorns, the country’s fastest-growing financial wellness system, and Shift Technologies. Adam also teaches the “Personal Finance for Engineers” course at Stanford and was previously president and CEO at Wealthfront. About Daffy:  Daffy is the Donor-Advised Fund for YouTM, a not-for-profit community built around a new, modern platform for giving, one built around the commitment to give, not the amount you give. It empowers people to be more generous, more often through a seamless mobile experience that helps members set money aside, watch it grow tax-free, and donate to more than 1.5 million charities. Started by technology veterans and backed by Ribbit Capital, XYZ Ventures, and Coinbase Ventures as well as prominent individual investors, Daffy provides a number of member-focused features that make giving an easy habit to keep. To give with Daffy, visit daffy.org or search “Daffy” in the App Store. Discussed:  For a limited time, Invest Like A Boss listeners, get a free $25 to give to the charity of your choice when they join Daffy with daffy.org/boss @DaffyGiving on Twitter @AdamNash on Twitter Where we are: Johnny FD – Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks – Andorra / IG @imsammarks Derek Spartz – Los Angeles /

Sam and Johnny kick off the episode talking Sam's trip to Andorra and revisiting the past appearances of our guest this week, Michael Foster. Michael has appeared twice before on ILAB in episodes 63 (Listen Here) and 68 (Listen Here) both back in 2017. Sam then interviews Michael Foster on both the advantages of Closed End Funds (CEFs) and how much money one can really earn from having an investment newsletter subscription. Sam learns he may have been investing with his CEFs in a less effective way as Michael explains his strategy. Johnny & Sam circle back and discuss their investing philosophies for 2023 after a rough last year and if CEFs fit into them.    About Michael Foster:   Michael Foster is the Lead Research Analyst for Contrarian Outlook, where he writes CEF Insider. He has written on high-income assets, dividends, closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds for a number of publications including Forbes, Bankrate and SeekingAlpha. Michael finished his PhD in 2008 and has been advising investors since 2011. Discussed:  CEF Insider Website (Contrarian Outlook) Michael's 1st ILAB Appearance - July 2017 MIchael's 2nd ILAB Appearance - August 2017 CEF Tickers Mentioned: $AIO, $BST, $BSTZ, $ETG, $ETY Where we are: Johnny FD – Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks – Andorra / IG @imsammarks Derek Spartz – Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: Nom Nom At Nom Nom, we make food that looks like food. Tailored

ChatGPT has taken over the conversations of the internet and (literally) writing millions of new conversations utilizing generative AI technology. We bring back guest Tom Taulli (last on ILAB 163) to break down the basics of ChatGPT technology, the company that created it and how we may be able to invest int he future of Artificial Intelligence. Sam and Derek then go through their experiments with using ChatGPT and its potential world changing impact on technology as we know it.  About Tom Taulli:  Tom Taulli is an advisor/board member to startups and the author of Artificial Intelligence Basics: A Non-Technical Introduction and The Robotic Process Automation Handbook: A Guide to Implementing RPA Systems. He also writes for various publications like Forbes.com, Kiplinger and Barron's. Besides his writings, Tom has founded several high-tech companies. They include WebIPO, BizEquity and Hypermart.net, which was sold to InfoSpace. Discussed:  ChatGPT Module @TTaulli on Twitter Tom's book: Artificial Intelligence Basics (Amazon) Where we are: Johnny FD – Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks – Barcelona / IG @imsammarks Derek Spartz – Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: Shopify Shopify simplifies selling online and in-person so you can focus on successfully growing your business. Sign up for a $1/month trial period at Shopify.com/ilab Like these investments? Try them with these special ILAB links: ArtofFX – Start with just a $10,000 account