The Buy Back Your Life Show: Recent Episodes
Andrew Ferguson
Andrew Ferguson founded Trading Options Daily after quitting his job in the corporate world to pursue his dream of buying back his life. The goal of Trading Options Daily is to teach 10,000 people how to invest with stock options in only 30 minutes a day so that they can live their dream lives. On this show, Andrew chats with guests about investing, finance, business, personal growth and anything else focused on helping people buy back their time and live their dream life. Visit TradingOptionsDaily.com for webinars, books, videos and other stock investing resources.
In this episode, you will find out the specific date that you need to sell shares by in order to take advantage of tax harvesting for 2022.
Plus, it's time to say goodbye to 2022 and wish you a very Merry Christmas and holiday season!
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In this episode, you will learn about three simple things that you can do as a real estate investor to greatly improve your success.
The best part is that these strategies are super simple to implement and anyone can do them.
One of them can even be done in under 10 minutes.
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In this episode, you will get the answers to the 4 big struggles that beginner investors really suck at solving.
These are pretty important issues and if you don't correct them it can end up costing you a lot of money.
Plus, once you understand what these 4 things are you can take steps to understand them, reduce the risk around them and protect your investment portfolio so it can grow long-term.
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In this episode, I list out the pros and cons of using a financial advisor vs investing on your own.
I also share my story of how I started investing (with an advisor), my experience over the years and how I invest now.
Plus, there are some hidden items that you really need to know when it comes to this stuff which I share about halfway through the episode.
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In this episode, I go through the pros and cons of using personal finance and budgeting apps.
You may have heard of Mint or Personal Capital, and while seeing all your transactions in one place is nice, there are some other things to think about when tracking your finances.
Don't ever count out the functionality of a trusty spreadsheet, but it really comes down to your lifestyle and how you can best integrate your budget into your life.
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In this episode, you get the stupid simple formula for getting rich.
This is not difficult, it's actually quite boring, but most people want to get rich quickly, which isn't realistic.
If you really want to become rich, this is basically a guaranteed way to do it and as a bonus, I show you how to implement it into your daily life.
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In this episode, I go through tax harvesting and how you can use it to lower your taxable income and get a bigger cheque back from the government.
It requires some planning, and I'd recommend using a tax accountant, but it's a legal way to keep more of what you make and give less back to the government.
A win if I ever heard one.
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In this episode, you're going to learn exactly how bad mortgage costs have gotten thanks to all the interest rate hikes in 2022.
It's bonkers.
People are paying loads more when they renew mortgages after having to endure 3.5% of rate increases.
The good news is that you have options, the bad news is that most of them involve a substantially higher payment.
How much higher?
Find out now!
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In this episode, I explain the historical seasonal trends of the stock market in December
It is statistically the best month for the NASDAQ and the financial sector also performs quite well.
But, they don't ride high all month long, they have specific start and end dates so listen now to find out the exact details!
Hope you enjoy the episode and keep investing in yourself!
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In this episode, I share 3 different ways that you can use precious time during the day to accomplish more.
Think about it, we all have the same 24 hours in a day, but some people get more done and get more out of their time.
So here are 3 tips that I use to increase the time I spend on development and reduce the number of wasted minutes.
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In this episode, I share one big issue that I really struggle with in day-to-day life.
I decided to create this episode to pull back the curtain and look at a mental health issue that I'm working to overcome.
Perhaps you can relate to some extent.
I think talking about and sharing how you are feeling is a significant first step in making a change that's important to you.
So here goes nothing, if you struggle with this as well you are not alone.
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In this episode, I go through how I crafted my days when I was retired for a brief 18-month period.
I think this is so important because as we get older and our retirement age gets closer we should be thinking about the activities and relationships that we want to maintain.
Those things and people that give us the most value.
The earlier we know what these things are the less time and energy we will waste on what doesn't work.
Life improves, we feel more satisfied and things are just generally better.
So this is what I did during my retirement to bring the most value.
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In this episode, I break down some interesting data and reports from the latest minutes of the US Federal Reserve.
We all want a clearer picture of when the interest rates may stop or at the very least slow down.
And I think we just got that signal.
When you combine this with another factor it could be a sign that the decision-makers are taking a little break for the holidays or at least considering minimizing the financial damage.
Check out the episode for the full details!
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In this episode, I cover the impending doom that is our current financial system and the one big way that I'm trying to protect my wealth.
Hint...
It's not going all in on one crazy bet...
There's no 100% guarantee on one singular investment.
But our debt-based system has made it impossible to leave money sitting in the bank.
It just loses too much value and you get left behind.
Our economic system is broken and we all have to take ownership of our financial future before it's too late.
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In this episode, you will learn the biggest thing you need to do if you truly want to be successful.
It's as simple as that.
Do this, and be successful.
The problem is that it takes an enormous amount of effort and dedication to do this one thing and most people can't stick with it.
I'll also share how I'm trying to use this one thing in my life and ways I help myself to incorporate it into my daily routine.
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In this episode, I run through some of the best financial and life lessons from the gold standard of personal finance books, Rich Dad Poor Dad.
Not only is Robert Kiyosaki's book a great resource to teach you about the power of money, it also does an unbelievable job teaching about what it takes to be successful in life.
News alert, you'll need to work hard to get ahead.
But there are lots of other great lessons from the book that I've applied to my life and I want to share those with you today in hopes of inspiring you to reach a little higher and achieve a little more.
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In this episode, you will get an overview of how cryptocurrency exchange platform FTX, run by former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried and how it recently went bankrupt thanks to some improper risk management.
This is a wild, watershed moment for the crypto world and the effects of this massive collapse will be felt for a long time.
But it's important to understand how it happened, why it happened and how you can safeguard your cryptocurrency and take sole ownership instead of relying on the safety of an online brokerage.
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In this episode, I break down the latest CPI number and the inflation numbers that we saw in October.
I go into detail as to why inflation is still elevated and where I think it will move in the future.
Plus, if you can understand how inflation impacts the stock market, you can anticipate or have a better idea as to how the market will respond to certain report numbers.
I show you what I think the market is looking for moving into December and what kind of numbers and verbiage you should look out for from Jerome Powell in the US and Tiff Macklem in Canada.
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In this episode, you will get a few tips that I'm using to be more effective with my time management.
I have a new 9-5 job that I'm dedicating 40 hours a week to, so in turn I've had to adapt my schedule for all other content.
But, this is a positive because I am utilizing three main strategies and working to perfect them to continue to pump out the jams for you and fellow listeners/subscribers.
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In this episode, I share something that I recently learned about how variable-rate mortgages work.
You would think that with all the interest rate hikes that as the consumer the bank would be willing to accept a higher monthly payment on our part...
Think again...
There are limits to how high you can boost your payment and if it isn't high enough you can be forced to choose a less favourable option.
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In this episode, I go through the 5 steps that anyone including you can take to become rich.
They aren't hard, they just require work and discipline in their execution.
A lot of people don't realize that their actions today shape the person they will become in 5 years, so start taking your actions and choices seriously and enjoy this podcast.
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In this episode, I break down the most recent interest rate change by the US Federal Reserve.
Jerome Powell was at it again and shook the stock market after an initial upswing when a 0.75 basis point rate hike was announced.
Powell's comments from the follow-up press conference did not mention any easing off of stepping back to assess the economy after a slew of rate hikes in 2022.
Leaving the door open for another 0.75-point interest rate hike in December.
The stock market did not like that, immediately selling off once the hawkish stance was confirmed.
Listen to the full episode to understand what you need to key in on at the December interest rate meeting and how investors can use this news moving forward.
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In this episode, I explain the historical seasonal trends of the stock market in November.
It is statistically the best month for the S&P 500 and a few sectors also perform quite well.
There are also a couple of sectors that normally end up with negative returns during the penultimate month of the year.
To find out which sectors to focus on and which to stay away from, listen now!
Hope you enjoy the episode and keep investing in yourself!
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In this episode, you will learn how all the interest rate increases have affected variable-rate mortgages and lines of credit.
To put it bluntly, it hasn't been pretty and a lot of homeowners are approaching or have already hit their mortgage trigger rate.
What you don't want to do is panic, because if you do, that's when the banks win and make more money off of you.
Listen now to understand your options if you hit your trigger rate and what to expect moving forward with potential rate hikes.
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In this episode, you will get a crash course of the most important points of digital money.
There is a huge rabbit hole to go down, but that isn't for everyone.
If you want a bite-sized look into the crypto space, Bitcoin and why it matters to you, check out this episode.
There are also a bunch of great resources for free learning below.
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In this episode, you will learn the 5 main styles of how everyday people manage their money.
This topic was shown to me by the great Ramit Sethi, author of I Will Teach You To Be Rich.
Everyone starts from the same place when it comes to money management and how quickly we change or adapt our style comes down to our drive and goals in life.
What has worked for me is continually committing to learning new things and improving my money management systems.
This way I know they are working at optimum levels and I'm creating my dream life mostly on autopilot.
Don't be an ostrich!
Listen to find out what that really means.
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In this episode, I share the numbers from an Airbnb I ran out of my home over the summer.
Our unit is pretty basic but we were still able to earn a four-figure return over the summer months, choosing when and who we wanted to stay at our place.
Airbnb also makes it really easy to automate with pre-loaded templates for check-in, answering questions and more.
For those looking to learn more about how an Airbnb works and the profit potential out there, listen now.
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Just click the link, create your listing and host a stay valued at $100 or more within 90 days and you'll get the $55 credited to your account.
Plus, I will also get a little something from Airbnb but it doesn't cost you anything, it's a win-win!
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In this episode, I go over some of the important dates for corporate earnings and discuss the impact of volatility around this period of time.
With a somewhat fragile market heading into earnings season, I expect some large moves but it will be based on the revenue, earnings, subscriber counts and foreward guidance.
Earnings Whisper
https://www.earningswhispers.com/calendar
Nasdaq Earnings Calendar
https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/earnings
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In this episode, I share multiple reasons how real estate investing has changed my life and how I believe it can impact your life as well.
There is so much more beyond the financial gains to explore and the real estate investing world is one filled with some of the nicest people you'll ever meet.
Fun fact, real estate was the first investment I ever made and if you want to get started and get your own property this episode is a great place to start.
You will be inspired by the power of the "lawn game".
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In this episode, I cover 10 personal finance principles that have served me well and that I believe everyone should know.
This isn't the be-all and end-all of personal finance, but understanding these 10 things has helped me greatly with my decision-making around investing and day-to-day transactions.
If you want to know more about simple tips that will help you get ahead financially listen now!
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In this episode, you'll hear three huge reasons why the stock market is so difficult to win in.
Generally, 95% of people lose when investing in the market and after 2 years over 90% of investors/traders are done with it.
It's a long-term game and if you want to learn what not to do so you'll have a better chance at winning, check out this episode.
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In this episode, I explain the strategies I use to get shit done and be as productive as possible.
Surprise! It doesn't involve me spending time on my phone, a.k.a. the mobile soul sucker.
Everyone can be a little more productive and if you can find ways to block out distractions and get the important stuff done, you can elevate yourself, your business and your relationships.
It's about doing what matters first, then working all the little crap in.
Hope you enjoy the episode and keep investing in yourself!
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In this episode, I dive into why networking and expanding the quality of people around you can take you to new heights in all aspects of life.
There is a direct correlation between the amount of success you have in life and the group that you surround yourself with.
The more driven and successful they are, the more driven and successful you will be.
As an introvert, I really struggle with trying to interact and make new friends at large events.
But I've got a couple of tips for you and how positively putting forth the effort of networking has impacted my life and business.
Hope you enjoy the episode and keep investing in yourself!
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In this episode, I explain the historical seasonal trends of the stock market in October.
Generally, it is the most volatile month of the year but there are a couple of sectors that perform quite well.
Understanding seasonal trends can give you an advantage as an investor and tilt the odds in your favour of making sound investments.
Hope you enjoy the episode and keep investing in yourself!
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In this episode, I sit down and chat with full-time real estate investors Jeff Barker and Dakota Warkentin.
They are the founders of Opinicon Investments and they are making their mark on the real estate industry with several flips, longer-term buy and holds and future plans to foray into the multi-family space.
Jeff and Dakota share the fundamental skills and strategies that they use to invest, explain how mentoring has provided a huge return on their investment timelines and also why a strong network is so important for long-term success.
We also dive deep into the details of one of their recent flip projects as they explain their process for finding homes, running the numbers, areas to target for improvement and the final profit margins.
If you'd like to connect with this power couple or partner with them on a project you can reach out to Opinicon Investments on Instagram, or through their Facebook page.
Jeff and Dakota also have their own personal Instagram accounts where you can connect.
https://www.instagram.com/jeff.barker.rei/
https://www.instagram.com/dakota.warkentin/
In this episode, I break down what Stock Options are and explain them to you like you were a five-year-old.
Why?
Because that's literally what I Googled the first time I tried to understand how they worked.
You'll learn terms like Call Options, Put Options, and get examples of each tied back to the real world to help you process how they work and what they do.
I also dive into things like strike price, expiration dates and my own preferred way of trading stock options day-to-day.
If you want to learn more about how I use them to make money from my phone, check out my next free virtual workshop by going to www.tradingoptionsdaily.com/webclass.
I'll show you how you too can hack the stock market with stock options, how to use basic chart setups to limit risk and increase returns and how to pick great companies that go up in value.
In this episode, I sit down and chat with legal council Geoff Daley and he shares what it was like to face and pass the bar exam and ultimately becoming a lawyer.
Geoff also shares a couple of bizarre stories from the court room. These are things I wouldn't know how to respond to so make sure you listen to all three.
We also trade ideas on some of the negatives and positives of the current housing market and Geoff elaborates on the legal ramifications of when a buyer backs out of a deal with a home seller.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are also discussed, and we give our thoughts on how we think the series with Tampa Bay will play out. With this episode airing after the series ended, you can all see if we were right or wrong with our guesses.
If you'd like to connect with Geoff the best way is via his email at gdaley@brantford.ca.
In this episode, I share the biggest key to success that I've experienced in my life.
I didn't believe that your mindset and your thoughts could really impact life in the real world but as I kept learning about self-improvement and investing, the topic of mindset kept coming up.
It seemed like every mentor and entrepreneur cited their strong mental game as a critical pillar of their success.
It took me a long time to realize how it worked and today I go through and explain how thoughts become realities and how your mindset can propel you to great heights and achievements.
If this is your first time listening to the show, welcome here! If you're a regular, thanks so much for checking in again. Make sure you follow the show so you are notified when new episodes are released each Tuesday.
In this episode, I sit down and chat with elementary teacher Jon Bradnam, who is fresh off his run in the Boston Marathon.
Jon's incredible story goes back a few years to his battle and victory over cancer on two separate occasions which lead him to a renewed focus and enjoyment of passions in his life.
He cites discipline and doing what you love as two of the driving factors of all his success and he also notes why having a strong team around you is essential for exceptional performance and crushing big goals.
Honestly, Jon's story is so amazing and impressive, I urge you to listen to the episode in its entirety to get a feel for what's possible in life, even if you've experienced some setbacks.
There's always something you can change to make your life better, as Jon can attest, and if you'd like to connect with him just let me know at andrew@tradingoptionsdaily.com or you can find him on Facebook.
In this episode, I sit down and dig into Peter Ryell's journey from Starbucks barista to Data Analyst for the Department of National Defence.
Peter decided shortly after completing university that he wanted more in life and decided to go back to school to add to his skills, which came with its own set of challenges.
But he never wavered and bet on himself long-term while always trying to stack his abilities. He taught himself how to use Google Sheets, VBA, coding, macros and more which ultimately helped him land his current career role.
Peter has a quiet confidence about him and chose to pursue more in life - which anyone can absolutely do - and find a role and lifestyle he can be proud of and passionate about long-term.
If you want to connect with Peter you can send him an email at peter.ryell@gmail.com.
In this episode, I tell a few stories and share my options trading experience to date. There have been many highs and also many lows as I've learned how to use stock options to create a new income stream.
Listen to hear about the top 10 things I wish I knew before diving into the world of stock options and becoming an options trader.
If you want to learn how stock options work and how I use them to make money from my phone, check out my next free virtual workshop by going to www.tradingoptionsdaily.com/webclass.
In this episode, I chat with real estate agent Meghan Maxwell, and she shares how her experience working as a port and shopping guide on luxury cruise ships helped transition her into her current role within the world of real estate.
Meghan was able to figure out early on in her role on the cruise ships that education and providing value were paramount in creating meaningful relationships with potential clients
And these skills among others have helped her carve out her own niche within GTA and golden horseshoe real estate market. Not only does she handle purchases and sales of homes, she is also expertly equipped when it comes to investments in preconstruction condos.
Meghan really embodies the idea that if you help others first the rest will take care of itself and I see nothing but lots of success in her future.
If you'd like to connect with Meghan you can send her an email at meghanmaxwell@royallepage.ca, message her on LinkedIn or check out her profile on Instagram @standcompany_.
In this episode, I switch things up a bit and dive into my backstory of how I came to learn and understand stock options.
After sharing my story, I go through the basics of how stock options work, the fundamental principles of both call and put options and the reasons for using each type of contract.
I also note how influential this type of investing has been in my life and how it's allowed me to slash my retirement number and give me the freedom to buy back more of my time.
If you want to learn more about stock options, I run a free webclass where I show my 3-step strategy and break down how beginners can also use put contracts to level up their investment returns.
In this episode, I chat with Demand Planner, Eric Chemerika and we get into his journey from total beginner to seasoned stock options investor.
Eric shares many lessons on what he's gone through personally throughout his time as a stock investor and how the experiences that hurt the most are usually the ones that offer the best lessons for future growth.
He also talks about the synergy between real estate and the stock market and how you can leverage the equity in one asset to build up the other.
Since starting on his stock investing journey, Eric's eyes have been opened to what's possible financially, for him and his family and has a whole bunch of exciting goals that he's dedicated to chasing.
If you'd like to connect with Eric, you can do so through his profile on LinkedIn or find him on Instagram @echims.
In this episode, I chat with mortgage broker Todd Foster and we dive into the different ways you can set up a mortgage and how to structure one for future prosperity.
A lot of people think that the mortgage rate is all that matters but Todd shares a number of other factors that you need to know in order to save you money and give you the most flexibility with your mortgage in the future.
Todd is a huge believer in looking at the overall financial plan and seamlessly adding a mortgage that can also be accessed later on in the form of equity extraction or early renewal options.
If you'd like to speak with Todd or chat more about mortgages, hockey or chicken wings, you can reach him via email at foster.t@mortgagecentre.com. He is also active on both Instagram and Twitter using the same @fostermortgages handle for each.
In this episode, I chat with graphic designer Teresa Tam and she shares how she was able to quit her corporate role and pursue her passion through a freelance design career.
Teresa speaks about how her ability to grow a strong professional network has helped her make the jump into the solo space and has been a constant source of new business.
She also highlights how important your work-life balance is and creative ways you can tailor it more to your liking with some out of the box thinking.
Teresa has an entrepreneurial mind as evident by some of her other pursuits outside of her business including RV flips, shipping container design and Airbnb'ing your home.
If you'd like to contact Teresa the best ways are through her Instagram handle @tambambambambam or through her LinkedIn profile.
In this episode, I sit down with full-time real estate investor Rene Masse, and he shares how he creates success in his life and his business through belief in himself, discipline thinking and consistent action towards big goals.
And Rene certainly has achieved some big goals as an investor who has completed numerous duplex and secondary suite conversions in the Kingston, Ontario area.
Rene took the leap of faith and started a contracting business for himself many years ago, became a realtor and now works with other investors and coaches them on how to find and enhance properties and create better economic gains.
If you want to connect with Rene or chat about his coaching/investing services you can find him on Facebook or through his website https://www.renemasse.ca/.
In this episode, I sit down with financial planner, Michael Kemp, partner at Kemp Financial and he shares his views on creating a comprehensive full-scale investment portfolio.
Mike has been in the finance industry for over a decade and speaks to how the dynamics have shifted recently and where he sees more of the business moving in the future.
He also shares how he invests outside of his business through real estate flips, land conversions and international acquisitions.
Mike is undoubtedly a high achiever and consistently chooses to be successful in all elements of his life. If you would like to connect with him you can do so through the Kemp Financial website https://kfginc.ca/.
In this episode, I sit down with realtor Brian Toye and we chat about the current state of the real estate market in Ontario.
Brian dives into calculating cap rates, conditions on properties, bidding wars, deciding on the investment potential of a property, the shift to working from home and how all of these things are contributing to the recent price movements.
He also highlights the personal freedom he's been able to achieve through investing and how he strives to create that same freedom in the lives of others through each transaction that he manages for his clients
Brian has a deep knowledge of the Niagara real estate market and if you want to reach out for a quote on your home, help with purchasing or any general question you can do so through text (905) 964-0196, via his website www.4saleniagara.com on Instagram @briantoye.ca or through his Facebook page.
In this episode, I sit down with transportation engineer Jordan Frost, and he shares his views on investing, excelling in a corporate career and his perspective on your income streams can grant you access to opportunities in life.
Jordan also thrives on analytics and believes having a forward-looking plan is essential to achieving great things in life.
He's also a real estate investor and details how he is always trying to better himself in both his personal role as a husband and father and in his professional role as a project manager with GHD.
If you want to connect with Jordan you can find him on LinkedIn or through email at e.jordan.frost@gmail.com.
In this episode, I sit down with firefighter Jon Evans, who in addition to his day job, has his hands in a whole bunch of different investments. Jon trades stock options, has dabbled in private lending, invest in cryptocurrencies and has also started mining crypto tokens as well.
He believes strongly that your network is your net worth and that you can achieve greater results by utilizing the skills of others and protecting your most valuable asset, your time.
Jon also shares his process for his yearly audit of himself in an effort to keep himself on track and measure and manage his progress to achieve his goals.
He's got a great mindset and is all about getting rich for sure, instead of getting rich quick.
If you want to get a hold of Jon, feel free to contact him on Instagram @jon.e11 or via email at jon.evans@hotmail.ca.
In this episode, I sit down with civil engineer Stan Mathew who has decades of experience investing in all types of assets. He has a great and well-founded perspective given the market swings that he's lived through and is perpetually chasing a diversified non-correlated portfolio.
Stan goes in-depth on how he identifies and values risk in the stock market and what strategies he uses to capitalize on opportunities when others turn to panic or emotional reactions.
He is also a huge Raptors fan and we get into a quick recap of what the franchise needs to get back on track and become players again in the Eastern Conference.
If you want to get a hold of Stan you can reach him by email at rsmathew@gmail.com.
In this episode former guest and crypto venture capitalist, Mike Grantis returns for an emergency market update.
Given all the recent selling and decline in both cryptocurrencies and the traditional equities market, it was awesome to hear Mike's take and what he thinks are some of the direct causes of the chaos.
Mike is deeply involved in this space on the daily and lobbed up a few great ideas for how to navigate a downturn, what news events could flip things around and how to try and build conviction in an investment to better prepare yourself for when a correction does occur.
Big thanks to Mike for hopping on despite short notice and delivering quality yet again. If you want to hear more from Mike you can check out https://cryptoweekly.co/ or send him an email at mike@contango.digital.
In this episode, I sit down with investor and entrepreneur Jeff Woods and chat about his humble beginnings and how a shift in his mindset allowed him to create more for himself and scale his real estate portfolio to 100 doors in 6 years.
One of Jeff's biggest priorities is protecting his time and he goes on to share how he's created multiple businesses and removed himself from the centre. He utilizes systems and other people and keeps his time free to focus on the things he loves doing the most.
More recently, Jeff has been able to acquire and develop property in the Caribbean and highlights a few of the perks of having his own sanctuary in the sun and the beach a few short steps away.
He's truly an inspiring person and also prides himself on helping other investors through his mentorship program to allow them to achieve success in their lives as well.
If you'd like to contact Jeff for investment opportunities, joint venture deals, mentoring or anything else, you can do so through his personal website www.jefferywoods.com.
In this episode, I sit down with Orangetheory Fitness owners Alexa and David Salama and chat about their path to opening their gym in St. Catharines.
Alexa and David share the strategies they used before their grand opening to create a cash flow positive business from day one and also how they had to adapt their business through the various lockdowns brought on by the pandemic.
They also highlight how important it's been for them to craft a positive culture for their members and staff and why consistency has been a driving force behind their gym's success.
This power couple bet on themselves, uprooted their lives to open their gym and have created a business that will take them closer towards their ultimate life goals.
If you want to contact Alexa and David for more information or to schedule a free workout at their gym, you can reach them on Instagram @oftstcatharines, on Facebook, by email at studioca141@orangetheoryfitness.ca or by phone at 905-238-3005.
In this episode, I chat with branding boss and freelance graphic designer, Jordan Versluis and he shares what he considers when building a brand for a company.
Jordan is a self-taught entrepreneur and also talks about the struggles he faced early on in his career and how he's adapted his business over time to attract the right clients and create better products for the end user.
He goes on to share how he's dabbled into real estate and crypto investing, and how he's grown personally over time from his life experience and why continual growth and skill building is crucial to achieving greater fulfillment.
If you want to contact Jordan for branding opportunities you can reach him on Instagram @jordan.versluis and you can also check out his portfolio at www.jordanversluis.net.
In this episode, entrepreneur, crypto investor and venture capitalist, Mike Grantis explains his convictions around Bitcoin and the crypto space.
Mike also outlines how he created a venture capital firm Contango Digital Assets and how he works with investors to front run and finance new crypto companies.
He goes on to share his insights on the current economy, debt levels, interest rates and the way cryptocurrency is positioned to solve a lot of the problems we are currently facing and create a new system of economic prosperity for all in the future.
And Mike also explains why he's so passionate about Bitcoin and crypto and what led him down the rabbit hole of learning at the onset of his journey into the space.
If you want to connect with Mike you can send him an email at mike@contango.digital or mike@cryptoweekly.co, connect on his LinkedIn page, or visit https://cryptoweekly.co/.
In this episode, former Canadian border guard Paul Lutz shares how he's made big changes in his career in an effort to optimize his life and prioritize more of his time on the things he loves most.
Paul shares how his early experience working for his entrepreneurial father has served him well today and how he's benefitted from some sweat equity in his real estate portfolio.
He also outlines what drove him to switch careers and how facing the fear of starting a new job has greatly benefitted his personal life and his ability to control what he spends his days doing.
If you'd like to reach out and contact Paul to chat more about his experience with the Canadian Border Service Agency or how to improve your golf game you can reach him at wpaul.lutz@gmail.com.
In this episode, former math teacher, turned realtor, Jamie Harnish shares his story of how he got started investing in real estate. You'll hear how home equity can be used to create more buying opportunities as well as the numbers on a couple of Jamie's properties.
He also breaks down his latest investment, an Airbnb in Niagara-on-the-Lake, why he decided to invest there and the partnership he's created to preserve more of his time while still creating huge cash flow.
Jamie loves chatting investing and all things real estate and you can find him to connect on his Instagram profile @jamieharnish.
Mistakes are common, especially when starting out as an investor. But the more mistakes you make and the quicker you make them, usually, the quicker you learn.
In this episode, you'll hear the 10 biggest mistakes that I've made as a real estate investor and the lesson that I took from each experience.
Not all lessons are created equally, with some being funnier than others. I think I have a good mix to share and hope you pick up some tips on what not to do and also enjoy a few laughs.
In this episode, I share a bit of my story of how I got to where I am today, the pivotal moment where I knew I had to make a change in my life and the process I went through to start buying back more of my time.
You'll also learn the reason why I started my own company and my goal for Trading Options Daily as it continues to grow.