Grace has a current net worth of $1.7M. Of the $1.7M, 500k is in home equity and the rest is spread across all sorts of assets. She used to work for the goverment, but currently stays home with her children. She is the money nerd of the family and shares details on how she and her husband navigate their finances. 

Tim has a current net worth of 3.8M. Of the 3.8M, 1.3M is in home equity, ~600K in a brokerage account, 100K in cash, 350K in college savings accounts, He reached his first million in 11 years, and his second million just five years later. Tim works in software sales and shares details about his career, annual income, three fund portfolio and his on rental property.

Mark has a net worth of $10M, of which $2.5M is in a pension. Of the remaining $7.5M, about 3M+ is invested in the stock market, 2M+ in retirement (in stock market as well) and 2M+ in home equity. Mark holds no rental real estate. Mark hit his first million at age 50 and hit his second million just four years later. We discuss happiness, motivation, when enough is enough, paying off 90K of student loans, and why the lack of interest in real estate.

Jennifer has net worth of 100 million dollars. We discuss her background (grew up poor) and journey to her current situation. She shares her asset portfolio which includes stocks, real estate, private equity, hedge funds, a car wash and laundromat, small business, and more. Jennifer also talks about managing her time, finding investment opportunities, advice for women, and the upside of small business and tech.

Zach has a current net worth of 6.5M which is comprised of almost all real estate including 35 duplexes, 25 single family houses and some multifamily. We discuss how he started in real estate (which included working as a broker and finding investment opportunities for other investors), the typical numbers on one of his single family rentals, mistakes made and general advice to someone who wants to get started in real estate.

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Bob has a current net worth of $3.5M. Of that, he has over 1.5M invested in various retirement accounts, and 600K in real estate syndications. His biggest stock holding is Microsoft, of which he has 145K. Bob discusses credit card rewards and point spending, how he reached his first million at age 38 and his immigrant story with a burning desire to succeed. 

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TJ has a current net worth of about $9.5M. Although he is very diversified in his holdings, the largest pieces are his ownership in two environmental companies, and a personal hard money lending company. He has about 4.2M in retirement accounts, 1.2M in a traditional brokerage account, and over 2.8M in loans made collateralized by real estate. We discuss investing through his Roth IRA, work/life balance, and financial goals for the future.

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Amber is a small business owner (commercial cleaning/janitorial services) with a net worth of $1.1 million. She has about 600K invested in the stock market and is holding 150K in cash. She shares her journey to millionaire including a mindset shift to buying assets that will make money in the future. Amber, at the age of 40, had a net worth of about 80K. We also discuss financial independence, small business ownership, tax strategies, and whether money brings happiness. 

Alan has a net worth of one million dollars. He's previously worked as a therapist and now works on the administrative side of the business. He has one duplex and two condo rental properties which cash flow about 20K per year. He discusses doing a Roth IRA conversion, how he lives on 60K per year, his goal to reach 12M net worth, and how tracking his net worth has helped him succeed.

Adam has a net worth of 7M, the bulk (5M+) of which is in retirement (1.5M+) and non-retirement (3.5M) accounts invested in the stock market. We discuss his entire allocation as well as his previous vs. current stock vs. bond split. He has a primary home worth about 1.5M and his first million came at age 32. Adam also shares his plans for the future, whether he budgets, how much cash he holds and why, and whether he ever thought he'd reach this level of net worth. 

Mike has a net worth of 4.5M. He is 38 years old and has the majority of his net worth invested in the stock market divided between both retirement and non-retirement accounts. Mike works in sales and talks about the importance of compounded interest, dollar cost averaging, and paying yourself first. He shares his thoughts about paying off his primary residence early, the FIRE movement, and his financial goals for the future.

Seth is just 32 years old and has a net worth of 1.1M. Of the 1.1M, nearly 800K is in single family real estate; he has six rentals, four of which are paid off. Seth discusses his financial goals which includes passive income of 80K (currently 38K). He also talks about leverage and how he prefers to have paid for real estate over more real estate with leverage. Seth details what motivates him, including the desire to never experience financial hardship.

Adam has a net worth of 4.3M which is divided primarily between real estate (2M), stock market investments (1M), and his small business (1M). He also has educations savings accounts, a 529, HSA, and sports trading cards (valued at 50K). Adam shares how old he was at each million with his first million being at age 35. He discusses how he looks at real estate including analyzing a potential deal and the value of leverage.  

Dan is a university professor living in Japan with a net worth of 1.2M. He discusses some of the investment differences and difficulties that arise from living out of the U.S. full time. He also shares the different investment mindsets between what he's observed in America vs. Japan. Dan has most of his net worth in real estate - both in his investment properties and those he's invested in as a limited partner. He also has 225K in the equity markets, 100K in cash, and 50K in private lending. He also paid off 20K in student loans.

Mark is 53 years old, owns his own plumbing business and flips the occasional trailer/mobile park home. He never went to college and has never made over 40K annually; at one point he had 50K in credit card debt. His net worth is primarily held in mobile homes which he fixes up, then flips and finances to the next buyer. Mark shares his thoughts on taking career chances, starting early, and the risk/reward of small business.

Today's guest has a net worth of 1.9M which is broken out between real estate (five single family rentals that cash flow about 100K per year) and traditional stock market investments. Mr. Fig has no money in tax protected retirement accounts. He shares how he started in real estate (buying foreclosures following the 2008 market crash), and his new found interest in the stock market. 

Keisha has a net worth of 5.9MM, of which 2.5M is in a taxable brokerage and 1.5M in a 401(k). Keisha is a business executive and shares her story which began growing up poor and worrying about money. Through resilience and her educational pursuits she has become very financially successful. She has no debt, no real estate beyond her primary home, and grew her net worth by five million dollars in just eight years.

Mitch has a net worth of 1.1MM which is made up of primarily his home (over 700K). He also has investments in retirement accounts, education accounts, and cash. Mitch shares insight into his journey which includes growing up poor, being the first in his family to attend college, and finding his first job on craigslist. He also talks about working side jobs to supplement his primary income. Mitch is 32 years old and just hit millionaire status.

Chad Willardson (episode 177) is a return guest where we discuss teaching kids about money! Chad recently wrote the book, "Smart Not Spoiled; The 7 Money Skills Kids Must Master Before Leaving the Nest." He shares insight into how he teaches his kids about money, opinions on teaching finance in school, and when to start working on one's will or estate plan. 

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Today's interview is a guest interview with the host of the Stacking Benjamins Podcast, and former financial planner, Joe Saul-Sehy. We originally connected with Joe on episode 65. On this week's episode we discuss his new book, "Stacked: Your Super?Serious Guide to Modern Money." We also discuss portfolio allocation, what to look for in a financial advisor/planner, insurance, and the importance of financial education.

Ayne has a net worth of 2.9MM. Of the 2.9MM, she has 825K in a taxable account and almost 900K in rental real estate equity. She has five rental properties which gross about $5.5K monthly (net $2.75K). We discuss managing her rental properties, how she got started in real estate, her financial goals for the future, and how she teaches her kids about money. Ayne also shares details about homeschooling her children and placing a greater value on her time.

James has a net worth of 6.2M and is recently retired from a commercial roofing company. He has one million dollars of cash, one million of equity in his primary home, and about one million in eight rental properties including one commercial building. James also holds investments in retirement and non-retirement accounts. We discuss travel, the importance of relationships, how much cash to hold, and managing rental properties. 

Jay has a net worth of over a million dollars and is just 27 years old. His net worth is divided between real estate, retirement accounts and other stock market investments. Jay also shares a fun story about buying his dream car, a Maserati for 19K. We also discuss annual income and expenses, financial goals, and early retirement.  

Today's guests share their remarkable story of grit, tenacity and inspiration. Wade and Heather discuss the decision to sail the world with their four kids and the background of how they got to where they are today. They discuss past failures and their small business success. Wade and Heather share their mindset on enjoying life and gaining on a positive perspective from challenges, their investing allocation, and their budget/cost of living remote on a catamaran for two years.

Jason has a net worth of 3.3M and hit is first million at age 26. However, following his first million he was hit with the real estate crisis of 2008 and lost all his money and ended up owing about 250K in debt. He rebounded from that experience and his since grown back his net worth. We discuss Jason's real estate portfolio which includes primarily single family homes with lease to buy options. Jason also shares his motivations, mindset, personal development plan and more.

Adam has a net worth of 1.4M which is broken out being equity investments in both retirement and non-retirement accounts, education savings accounts, home equity, cash, and crypto. He works in commercial real estate (bank lending), but owns no real estate himself. We discuss the fire movement, budgeting, Dave Ramsey, expensive cars, and how he saves 40% of his gross income. 

Mike has a current net worth of 2.25M which includes money in the stock market, rental properties, an HSA, and more. The five rental properties cash flow about 2.7K monthly and Mike shares details on each property and how he found them. He is 40 years old and shares insights into growing one's income, turnkey rental properties, finding happiness, and taking calculated risk.

Luis has a net worth 1.5MM and is 56 years old. His investments are allocated between retirement and non-retirement accounts, fixed income products, a pension, HSA, and more. He shares thoughts on working in the trades, work life balance, annual spending, and maxing out retirements. We also discuss his retirement including healthcare costs and spending budgets, as well as the financial impact he faced from a divorce. 

Nick shares his story which includes a career background in tech with time being spent at Airbnb, Twitter, and Facebook (was at Facebook during IPO). Nick shares details about stock options, his thoughts on real estate investing, cost of living, working from home, and how much of his success was luck vs. skill. He also discusses what drives him now vs. previously and his future goals and plans.

James has a current net worth of 1.2M and gives away/donates about 20% of his earnings annually. He talks about the importance of giving and how being a wise steward with one's money can come back full circle. He worked for seven years as a project manager before switching careers in his 30's to become a project manager. James holds half of his net worth, about 600K, in his home as home equity. We discuss his decision to fully payoff his home, budget annually, and the importance of spending time with family. 

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Bryce and Stacia have a combined net worth of 1.3M, of which the majority is invested in the S&P 500. Bryce works as a nurse anesthetist and Stacia works as a registered nurse (they met in an operating room)! Bryce has a financial goal to hit two million by the time he turns 40, and 5M in his 50's. We discuss budgeting, future allocations which include real estate and crypto, their differing backgrounds with money, and what motivates them to achieve financial success. 

Martine has a current net worth of 1.5MM and has a truly inspirational story of resilience, determination, and grit! At the age of 14 Martine immigrated to the United States where she began her educational and career journey. She now is a small business owner and works as a chiropractor. Martine shares details about her story which included her father's influence and the emphasis he place on receiving a good education. She also discusses her plans for the future and the joy that helping others brings. 

Melissa has a current net worth of 2M, and recently retired at the age of 49. She never married and has no kids and offered an incredible perspective and advice for women. 60% of her net worth is in real estate which is about 1.1M in real estate equity across five properties. Beyond real estate, she has 25% of her net worth in her 401(k). Melissa also talked about her upbringing, real estate advice and mistakes, living abroad for her career, and whether money brings her happiness. 

Mike is a police officer with a current net worth of 1.5M. In addition to his current assets, he also has a pending pension worth up to 60K in the next few years. Mike discusses his Roth IRA, his kids' Roth IRAs and how he funds them, as well as his 457 retirement accounts. We also discuss what drives him personally, his definition of happiness, and what he plans to do with his money upon retirement. 

J.C. is 70 years old and has a current net worth of 2.2 million. He shared his story which involved a career in the military, bartending, and working at Apple. He now travels the country (and world) with his wife, primarily in their 250K RV/motor home. J.C. shared that he became a millionaire at age 55 and had a max salary of 130K. We also discuss his historical investing, generational wealth, and how much he spends annually in retirement.

Salvatore Buscemi is today's guest where we discuss his background (started with Goldman Sachs), small business vs. the stock market investing, how wealthy family offices invest, and doing due diligence before investing to ensure that priorities and objectives are aligned. Sal also shares his thoughts on commercial vs. residential real estate and the cautious approach one should take prior to investing in a regulated market. 

Steven has a net worth of 575K and is well on his way to millionaire! He discusses his life and financial story which includes paying off 30K of personal debt, a bulk of which was personal credit card debt. Steven discusses his "I've had it!" moments which made him take control of his finances, his financial goals for the future, and the benefit of his flexible job. His investments are held primarily in retirement accounts in the stock market and home equity.

Danielle is a working mother, CPA, and investor! She has a current net worth of 1.3MM and is in her early 30's. Danielle has more than 700K in retirement accounts, 170K in home equity, and 250K in a traditional brokerage account. We discuss her career in public accounting, buying and selling houses (her husband was in the military so they bought and sold often), future financial goals, her investing start from a young age, and financial confidence/happiness.

Derek has a net worth of $1.1 Million. Of the 1.1M 95% is invested in equities between mutual funds and single stocks. He works as an officer in the Navy and has moved around numerous times during his professional career. Derek talks about investing in retirement accounts, including the government sponsored thrift savings plan, deciding when to buy a primary residence, and how he made the switch from investing in single stocks to mutual funds. Derek also shares advice on what to do when holding too much cash. 

Hannah has a net worth of 725K, most of which has come in the last few years. She is married with two kids and discusses budgeting, the power of compound interest and her investment allocation. Hannah also shares advice in making your money work for you - putting cash to work rather than just sitting in a bank account. She discusses her childhood including how her dad matched her savings until the time she was 18 years old. Most of her net worth is invested in the market, but she does have one condo rental property.

James has a current net worth of 1.1M. He grew up in a poor household and talks about the impact that had on him. He currently works in information technology and is 35 years old. James talks about switching his portfolio allocation from single stocks to index funds. He served in the Air Force for six years and holds only 1% of his net worth in cash. James also shares detailed mistakes (selling stocks too early, selling crypto at a loss, single stock investing, etc..) and advice for a solid financial future.

Nick has a current net worth of over one million dollars, of which 65% is invested in single family real estate. He has five single family rentals and a primary residence. Once paid off, the homes should cash flow about 60K annually. Three of the rentals are former primary residences. Nick discusses property management and the tools and systems he uses to manage successfully. He also walks through a typical deal including the purchase price, mortgage amount, monthly payments, and cash flow.

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David has a current net worth of over two million dollars. He offers a unique investing perspective and insightful story. David's allocation includes some real estate, but primarily precious metals. He shares his story of starting in the airline industry before quitting his job to focus on what he loves. David also discusses the idea of "health above wealth," and how he came to that realization. 

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John has a current net worth of 1.7M which is divided between his primary residence, one rental property, retirement holdings and various other accounts and assets. He started his career in the auto industry and now mixes that with technology for his current job. John discusses career management including negotiating salary, his start to personal finance and real estate investing, and the value of spending time with those you love.

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Dion has a current net worth of 1.25M. He was divorced at age 40 when he had a net worth of -90K. He turned around his financial situation and became a millionaire under 10 years later at the age of 48. He owns 14 rental units (no stock market investments) which provide annual net cash flow of 84K; his max W-2 salary has been 75K. Dion has also worked as a truck driver and police officer until he decided to find cash flow streams that weren't dependent on a job.

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Al has a current net worth of five million dollars, of which 2.5M is invested in Tesla stock. He purchased about 1,000 shares of Tesla for $200,000 and the stock has skyrocketed since. Al became a millionaire at the age of 45, prior to investing in Tesla stock (he is now 47 years old). Al shares insight into the financial advisory business, his financial goals, the importance of one's time, and whether more money has brought less stress and more happiness. 

Brandon has a window washing business and makes about 50K a year. He started the company when he was 11 years old and has been growing it ever since. He also has investments in real estate (two townhomes and a plot of land). Brandon and his wife budget for about 3.5K monthly in living expenses. Brandon discusses the tradeoff of growing his business vs time and freedom, how he started in the window washing business, why small business has been a good thing for him, and the importance of finding value and enjoyment in one's work. 

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Cecilia has a current net worth of 1.5M, about 420K of which is in home equity; she also has 640K in retirement accounts. Cecilia shares her story of working in a corporate job before deciding to start her own coaching and development company. She is divorced and has two kids almost off to college. She is working on "what the next stage of life looks like." Cecilia also discusses her upbringing, keeping up with the Joneses, teaching kids about money, and budgeting.

Marvin and his wife have been married for about 15 years and have no children. Their current net worth is just over one million dollars, 785K of which is invested in retirement accounts; He also has 30K in home equity. Marvin shares his background which includes joining the military at the age of 17, working in learning and development, and adventure/travel. He also shares advice and insight about paying off personal debt, buying a timeshare, balancing two careers, and more.

Trae has a net worth of $2.3 Million. Of the 2.3M, 80% is invested in a small business software startup. Trae also has investments in the stock market, real estate, and crypto. He discusses his interest in small business and software, how he started in real estate, and how his high risk tolerance has influenced his financial success. Trae shares advice on lines of credit, work/life balance, financial independence, and his goals for the future.