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¿Puede una idea nacida en Veracruz transformar la economía de México? ¿Qué pasaría si en lugar de formar emprendedores, te dedicaras a fabricar startups rentables y con propósito? En este episodio de Cuentos Corporativos, te traemos una charla que te va a sacudir desde el primer minuto.Nuestro invitado es Víctor Moctezuma, fundador de iLab, una consultora que ha colaborado con gigantes como el MIT y que fue reconocida por la Presidencia de México con el Premio Nacional del Emprendedor. Pero lo más sorprendente de su historia es cómo retó las reglas del juego desde un lugar que nadie tenía en el radar: Veracruz.Víctor nos comparte cómo pasó de liderar áreas de recursos humanos en empresas como Coca-Cola y PepsiCo, a crear un modelo que combina tecnología, cultura y sostenibilidad para convertir ideas en negocios reales. Nos explica por qué ser emprendedor no es suficiente y por qué las empresas que no cuestionan sus procesos están condenadas a morir atrapadas por sus propias costumbres.En esta conversación descubrirás:* ¿Qué es realmente la innovación (y no, no se trata de pegar post-its en la pared)?* ¿Cómo hackear la cultura de tu empresa para adaptarte a los tiempos que vienen?* ¿Por qué el verdadero reto no es crear ideas, sino convertirlas en soluciones rentables, sostenibles y con impacto social?* ¿Qué habilidades deberías desarrollar hoy para no quedarte atrás en un mundo dominado por la inteligencia artificial y la incertidumbre?* ¿La importancia de volver a lo esencial: lápiz, papel y reflexión profunda?Además, Víctor nos regala sus mejores recomendaciones de libros, tecnología y nos deja con una reflexión poderosa: el verdadero éxito no está en vender rápido, sino en construir empresas que duren 100 años.Así que, si eres empresario, emprendedor o simplemente alguien que no se conforma con lo establecido, este episodio es para ti. Tómate el tiempo, dale play, y prepárate para pausar, anotar y replantearte todo.Te invitamos a estar pendientes de nuestros canales y a suscribirte para que no te pierdes ningún episodio:* Canal Whatsapp Amigos de Cuentos Corporativos* Blog / Newsletter: www.cuentoscorporativos.com* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cuentoscorporativos* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cuentos_corporativos/* X (Twitter): https://x.com/CuentosCorp* Email: adolfo@cuentoscorporativos.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.cuentoscorporativos.com

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.

'What the Tech?' is a podcast powered by the Computer Science Department of UCalgary. Here to deconstruct complex computer science concepts and explain what the tech is going on. In this episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Lora Oehlberg, Associate Professor of Computer Science at UCalgary. We discuss Lora's human-computer interactions research, computational media design and her multidisciplinary work as a member of the iLab and Ward for the 21st Century (W21C).     To learn more, visit:  Lora Oehlberg's Website: https://cspages.ucalgary.ca/~lora.oehlberg/  W21C: https://www.w21c.org/about/  iLab: https://ilab.ucalgary.ca/  Computational Media Design: https://science.ucalgary.ca/computational-media-design     If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to subscribe on whatever platform you're listening on. We encourage you to reach out to us, ask us questions about the show, or even suggest topics of interest to you! You can do so by following us on Instagram @uofc_cpsc.    Music: Intro / Outro Nowhere Land by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4148-nowhere-land  || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Background Loopster by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ I Knew a Guy by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3895-i-knew-a-guy || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Cool Vibes by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3553-cool-vibes || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  Thinking Music by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4522-thinking-music || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Umbrella Pants by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4559-umbrella-pants || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) 

We have the pleasure of speaking with Thato Moteka, co-founder of the iLAB Foundation, a Soweto-based training center dedicated to empowering the community through various educational programs offered at no costSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's podcast we talk about the very latest digital twin visualisation technologies and find about a bit more about how and why these new immersive tools are truly set to transform the way we design construct, operate and maintain our infrastructure. At the heart of today's discussion will be infrastructure software developer Bentley Systems' new iLab experience which gives hands-on experience with real-time digital twins and features the latest advances in project visualization to bring models to life literally in front of your eyes. I was given a glimpse of this impressive tool recently by my guest today Greg Demchak, Vice President for Emerging Technologies at Bentley Systems at the Year in Infrastructure event in Vancouver where the latest iteration of the iLab experience was being rolled out to the press and to industry professionals.It is quite something! The iLab is an experience which provides users with an immersive infrastructure experience that is capable of both educating and explaining infrastructure while also helping professionals to get hands on with a real-time digital twin visualization. This allows users to not only enter and experience designs in their real world settings but also provides a range of tools AI enhanced tools to explore options, make changes and visualise the impact of their decision making in real time.To be quite honest, seeing is believing! It is quite an extraordinary experience and one which, I hope, the words in this conversation with Greg today will do justice to. Let's find out!ResourcesBentley Systems iLabThe Digital Twin HubBentley Systems Year in Infrastructure 2024YII 2024 KeynotesCesium 3D TilesGoogle partnershipUnreal Engine

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 55:44 - Sam & Derek Both Bought KRBN 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.

In this episode of the podcast we catch up with Jason Brewster. Jason is a repeat podcast guest, and he is the Director of Venture Programs for UVA Darden's Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology. In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk with Jason about his background, the entrepreneurial ecosystem at Darden, the recent iLab incubator cohort, and more. This episode is highly recommended for anyone interested in learning more about venturing at Darden. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

In this episode of the podcast we catch up with Jason Brewster. Jason is a repeat podcast guest, and he is the Director of Venture Programs for UVA Darden's Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology. In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk with Jason about his background, the entrepreneurial ecosystem at Darden, the recent iLab incubator cohort, and more. This episode is highly recommended for anyone interested in learning more about venturing at Darden. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Kelly Okun. Kelly is a second year student in UVA Darden's Full-Time MBA Class of 2025, and she is also a founder. We talk with Kelly about her decision to pursue an MBA, what led her to Darden, her experience in Darden's iLab summer incubator, her advice for prospective students and more. Kelly's venture, Fairway to Green, covers all areas of golf and seeks to increase the visibility and funding for the women's game. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

From organ thieves to prostitution rings, over a million Americans alone get trafficked every year INCLUDING your kids. Expert Andrea Wojtak joins this week to help us safeguard ourselves, our kids, and subsequently be proactive in protecting the most vulnerable.Amazing resources from AndreaList of good produced by child labor:https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ILAB/child_labor_reports/tda2021/2022-TVPRA-List-of-Goods-v3.pdfResponsible sourcing tool for businesses to check their supply chain for trafficking and forced labor:https://www.responsiblesourcingtool.org/Fashion Transparency Index:https://www.fashionrevolution.org/about/transparency/National Trafficking hotline:https://humantraffickinghotline.org/enNational Center for Missing and Exploited Childrenhttps://www.missingkids.org/homePolaris Projecthttps://polarisproject.org/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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:  Email Oliver Court at Oliver@londoncasktraders.com and mention ILAB for $250 off your first cask investment Rare Whisky 101 Index Sour Grapes Documentary Oliver's Whisky Picks: Bargain: Achentaschen 3 Wood ($60-80) Elite: Macallan Quest ($300-500) Where we are: Johnny FD – Kyiv, Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks - Bangkok, Thailand / IG @sammarks12 Derek – Los Angeles, US / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: ShopifySign up for a $1 per month trial period at Shopify.com/ilab ILAB PatreonJoin the Invest Like a Boss Patreon now and get tons of bonus content, including additional episodes, full quarterly updates including account screenshots and more for as low as $5/month at Patreon.com/InvestLikeaBoss Time Stamp: 00:21 - Derek/Johnny Intro 04:56 - Interview with Oliver Begins 24:23 - Where is the Whisky Stored? 34:04 - What are the fees? 42:03 - Johnny/Derek Discuss Whisky Advantages 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.

Welcome to another episode of ‘Crack The MBA' show. Our guest today is Keerthana Wuppulur who is a first-year student at Harvard Business School. Keerthana completed dual bachelor's and master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Madras. Joining ITC, she became a member of a start-up like founding team where she setup a first-of-its-kind greenfield US FDA approved plant to cater to nicotine derivatives in smokefree product category. Thereafter, Keerthana joined Unilever, becoming the youngest and first female manager to head the world's biggest manufacturing unit of Pears soap bars. At HBS, Keerthana has been awarded over $115,000 as financial aid scholarship. Keerthana is a member of sustainability club, food and agriculture club, women's business association and iLab. In a departure from traditional recruiting efforts, Keerthana is not sitting for consulting or tech placements and is instead applying to become a Rock Summer Fellow and is founding a startup, Next-Zero, where she's building a carbon accounting software that will cater to the Indian B2B market space. 00:00:00 Episode Highlights 00:00:45 Introduction 00:01:56 Fun Fact 00:04:33 Winning Habits & Influences 00:09:27 Social Entrepreneurship Ventures in College 00:12:03 Experience Working with CTM 00:14:07 How to Approach the HBS Essay 00:19:10 HBS's Evaluation Criteria 00:21:12 Identifying Key Essay Anecdotes 00:22:35 Approaching Career Goals 00:24:37 HBS Admissions Interview 00:30:36 Wharton Team-Based Discussion 00:33:50 HBS's Unique Identity 00:35:08 HBS Class Profile 00:37:26 Section X 00:39:43 Dating at HBS 00:40:41 Flagship Events 00:42:51 Boston Location 00:46:56 Food Scene 00:49:05 Extracurricular Activities 00:50:47 Favorite Spot on Campus 00:51:40 Biggest Challenge at HBS 00:52:33 The Case Method 00:57:02 5 Ps of the HBS Classroom 00:58:21 Star Professors & Popular Electives 00:59:37 Speakers at HBS 01:01:16 Entrepreneurship Post-MBA 01:04:59 Rock Summer Fellow 01:07:30 Resources for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 01:09:14 Internship Recruiting 01:11:21 Parting Reflection Thank you for watching! — Nupur Gupta is the founder of Crack The MBA (https://crackthemba.com), India's leading MBA admissions consulting firm. Every year, Crack The MBA's clients attend ivy league, M7 and other top MBA programs globally. Nupur is a graduate of the full-time MBA program at The Wharton School. She has been recognized by Economic Times among the 'Most Promising Women Leaders', by Business Insider among the 'World's Leading Admissions Consultants', along with other honors. Nupur served two terms as president and two terms on the board of the Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants (AIGAC) - the primary industry association in MBA admissions. Follow Nupur and ‘Crack The MBA' on our social media platforms for more updates: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nupurgupt/ https://www.facebook.com/CrackTheMBA/ https://www.instagram.com/crackthemba/ Disclaimer: The opinions shared by guests in this video in no way, shape or form represent advisory provided by Crack The MBA. Each candidate's circumstances may vary, and our advice is always provided specifically based on an applicant's specific profile.

In this episode of Vibecast, CEO and president of iLab, Jethro Lloyd brings over two decades of leadership prowess to the table, revealing the profound impact of autonomy and trust within organizational structures. Jethro and host Kristi Skutvik delve into the nuances of engagement, challenging conventional metrics, and the art of fostering authentic work cultures that resonate across different countries and cultures. He stresses the significance of treating clients as the nucleus of business values, juxtaposing the importance of employee empowerment with client-centricity. Together, Kristi and Jethro unpack the dichotomy of seeking engagement while also granting freedom and faith to team members, advocating for a shift away from micromanagement towards a culture that celebrates individual initiative and a deep sense of purpose. Additional Resources: Connect with Kristi on LinkedIn  Learn more about Skutvik Consulting Learn more about workvibes Check Your Vibe Connect with Jethro on LinkedIn Learn more about iLab Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn  Learn more about PeopleForward Network

In this episode of AUHSD Future Talks, Superintendent Matsuda interviews Western High School teachers Karen Clark Yamamoto, Sean Manning, and Raquel Solorzano-Duenas. During the interview they discuss some of the innovative projects happening at Western such as the iLab, equal opportunities for young entrepreneurs/inventors, Empowered, Market Day, AIME/Kindset, exposure to creation/innovation, and the Vacant Lot project.

In this episode of the podcast, we continue our periodic spotlight on student founders at Darden in a conversation with Grace Collins and Ellie Jamison. Grace and Ellie are second year students in Darden's Full-Time MBA Class of 2024, and their venture, Play Henry, offers a fresh take on pickleball apparel and equipment – “from court to cocktail.” We talk with Grace and Ellie about their MBA journeys, what inspired their venture, their experience in the UVA's summer iLab incubator, what's next for Play Henry and more.  

ILAB is seeking input on how companies secure their supplies chains from forced or child labor. Comments due Dec 15. Listen for more on today's Two Minutes in Trade. 

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. Time Stamp: 04:40 - How Johnny Started YouTube 09:35 - How the YouTube Algorithm Works 26:50 - Effect of Having a Big Channel Feature You 33:00 - How Much Johnny Earns Per Video 48:10 - Answering Patreon Questions 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.

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 (Alomst) 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. Time Stamp: 04:40 - Sam's Monk Experience 13:25 - Thailand Life 22:00 - Sam's bad Neighbor 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.

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: 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 you instant access to years of exclusive content, including portfolio access, trade alerts, bonus episodes & more. Join now at Patreon.com/InvestLikeaBoss.   Time Stamp: 04:40 - Interview with Kyle Begins 16:36 - WebStreet Performance So Far 37:50 - Fund Categories Available 42:30 - How to Invest in WebStreet Itself 53:07 - Johnny & Sam Follow Up 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.

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 you instant access to years of exclusive content, including portfolio access, trade alerts, bonus episodes & more. Join now at Patreon.com/InvestLikeaBoss.   Time Stamp: 05:59 - How Johnny Sold Timeshares 12:40 - Different Types of Timeshares 24:52 - Johnny's Family Member Bought a Timeshare 38:24 - How to Exit Your Timeshare 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.

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. 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.   Time Stamp: 10:22 - Savings Best Practices 18:54 - Where to Put Your Savings 27:46 - US Treasury Bonds 32:45 - HYSA vs. Bonds 38:07 - Annuities : 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.

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. 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.   Time Stamp: 05:35 - Interview with David Shapiro Begins 13:47 - What are the new tech based crimes happening? 24:45 - Is Social Security a Ponzi Scheme? 27:54 - How the SEC Structure Works For Investigations 35:24 - What Government Agencies Have Have Roles in these crimes? 51:20 - Thailand Ponzi Scheme Sam Got Caught In : 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.

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: 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 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/InvestLikeaBoss. Time Stamp: 06:49 - What's Considered a Ponzi Scheme? 08:11 - Charles Ponzi 12:11 - Enron 20:15 - Tom Petters 27:54 - Allen Stanford 31:25 - Bernie Madoff 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.

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 above services personally. Time Stamp: 04:00 - Why They Chose Spain & Ukraine 11:00 - Additional Fees To Get Residency 31:04 - Path to Citizenship 30:32 - Why You Can Make Way More From Sober Living 39:54 - Top 10 Residency Programs by Country 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.

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 Where we are: Johnny FD – Phuket, Thailand / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks – Jomptein, Thailand / 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. Time Stamp: 08:12 - Johnny's LA House Flip 12:26 - Pace Morby Interview Begins 18:25 - Why You Should Look for "Expired Listings" 30:32 - Why You Can Make Way More From Sober Living 34:31 - Types of Creative Financing 53:00 - Johnny & Derek's Thoughts on Pace's Strategy & Show 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.

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 – 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: 01:44 - Where Sam and Johnny are Located 09:23 - Bali vs. Thailand Life 11:27 - Sam Loves Japan and Why 19:13 - Why Price of Business Class Isn't Worth It 25:05 - Why Living Frugally is Important Even When You Have Money 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.

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 & Derek round it out about their thoughts on the Ramsey plan and how they may disagree with certain aspects of it. The guys also get into some of the crazy side hustles they had while trying to pay off their own debt. About Jade Warshaw: At Ramsey Solutions, Jade Warshaw serves as a debt elimination expert, financial coach and co-host of The Ramsey Show. Jade has a professional background in entertainment and has performed in over 92 countries worldwide. She has appeared on Fox News and Cheddar News and been featured in Fortune magazine. Since paying off over $460,000 in debt with her husband, Sam, Jade has been helping others achieve financial peace. As a co-host of The Ramsey Show, the second-largest talk radio show in America, Jade helps people pay off debt by teaching them to shift their mindset and actions around money. Discussed:  Jade Warshaw's Website Jade Warshaw's Instagram ILAB 208: Ramsey Personality Ken Coleman Interview Where we are: Johnny FD – Pattaya, Thailand / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks – Bangkok / IG @imsammarks Derek – Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: Indeed No one understands that every single hire counts more than Indeed. Get hiring now when you visit Indeed.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. Time Stamp: 05:50 - Derek & Johnny's Thoughts on the Ramsey Plan 14:28 - Interview with Jade Begins 26:00 - Jade's Side Hustles to Pay Off Debt 35:09 - What Jade Adds to the Ramsey Lineup 49:20 - Derek & Johnny's Side Hustles to Pay Debt 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.

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 Foreigners Buying Thai Real Estate 39:28 - Russians Influence on Thai Culture 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.

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: 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: 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: 03:04 - Where Sam's Been Traveling To in Asia 09:18 - Interview with José Begins 13:32 - What Phase of Space Flight We're Currently In 18:14 - What The Balloon Looks Like 39:40 - How Much Are Tickets? 01:05:26 - Sam & 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.

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 with only $1,000 into their REIT funds (non-accredited investors OK)*Johnny and Sam use all of the above services personally. Time Stamp: 01:26 - Today's Car Market for Buyers 08:40 - How Derek Was Able to Rent a Car for 5 Years 18:00 - Buying New vs Used 31:20 - What Derek Bought 39:45 - Building Johnny's Porsche Online 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.

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 RADD Instagram Dutch Mendenhall Facebook Dutch Mendenhall Instagram Where we are: Johnny FD – Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks – Japan / IG @imsammarks Derek Spartz – 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: 02:45 - Dutch's Previous Appearances 05:53 - Interview with Dutch Begins 08:06 - Where RADD Looks to Invest in 2023 11:35 - RADD's Move to Profit from Ukraine War 15:45 - Addressing Liquidity Concerns 20:00 - RADD vs. Public REIT 38:36 - Johnny & Derek's Reactions to 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.

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 in Kharkiv 11:26 - The 1% Real Estate Rule 17:38 - Airbnb Fees 22:38 - How Johnny Got Back to Kharkiv 27:30 - State of Johnny's Condo When He Arrive 36:30 - Total Costs So Far and What Revenue Johnny Was Able to Collect 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.

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 / 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: 04:36 – Adam Nash's Resume 08:17 - Zoom Issues - Why We Shared the Interview 14:17 - Adam Nash Interview Starts 42:39 - How Daffy Works 53:00 - Tax Savings Benefits of Donor Advised Funds 1:10:51 - Sam & Derek Outro - their DAF 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.

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 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: 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: 01:30 – Sam's Trip to Andorra 04:50 - Why we Brought Michael Back on the Show 11:15 - Michael Foster Interview Starts 22:40 - Why Do You Need to Write a Newsletter if You're a Good Investor? 35:20 - Michael's Buy & Sell Strategy for CEFs 43:25 - How Much Money Can You Make on a Newsletter? 59:58 - Would Johnny Invest in CEFs and will Sam Buy More?  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.

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 (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: 01:41 – Sam & Derek Catch Up 07:56 - Tom Taulli Interview Starts 22:45 - Elon Musk's Involvement 30:15 - AI Investment Ideas 48:30 - Sam & Derek's Experiments with ChatGPT 60:00 - OpenAI Taking on Google 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.

OmegaBall Founder Anthony Dittmann sits down with Derek Spartz to discuss what it takes to create a whole new sport, how to market and monetize it and how they're raising capital. Sam and Derek catch up and discuss their experiences at an OmegaBall event as well as what potential they see in this very early investment opportunity in the sports industry.  About Anthony Dittmann:  Anthony Dittmann began his career working for the San Diego Chargers until 1998.  After the NFL, he worked for ESPN in several capacities; all involving the design, construction and management of ESPN-owned events including the ESPY Awards and culminating as the Director of Operations as well as Event Director for X Games in Los Angeles, Barcelona, Aspen and Tignes, France. Since the X Games, Dittmann has produced events for NBC Sports and The Enthusiast Network before ultimately starting Kilowatt Events with several colleagues.  Kilowatt specializes in designing and executing major events in music, sports and entertainment that are typically televised.  Major clients include ESPN, NetJets, C3 Presents, Pepsi, The LA Times and the NFL.   In 2018, Dittmann patented (with his colleague Rafael Munaro), a foldable (to 2” wide) dual stream event recycle/trash bin that is poised to rid the industry of the ubiquitous, but ineffective cardboard event trash can. Cerobins have since been bought by major events and facilities including Sofi Stadium and Climate Pledge Arena. In 2020, Anthony invented a new sport called OmegaBall.  Reimagining and revolutionizing the game of soccer with three teams, three goals, no offsides, and no throw-ins (cornerkicks only) in a circular field. All packed into a one-hour match in a field that is half the size of a traditional soccer field.  Headquartered in San Diego, OmegaBall has already appeared on the Fox and ESPN networks with semi-professional players on the pitch.  OmegaBall is also expanding into competitive youth and recreational opportunities through a new partnership with USSSA.  OmegaBall is….  Chaos on the Pitch! Anthony also spent several years as an adjunct professor in the sport business graduate program at California State University, Long Beach and the University of San Francisco.  He is also a helicopter pilot. DISCLOSURE: Sam Marks is related to Anthony Dittmann and, as of this episode's release, has not invested any capital into OmegaBall.  Discussed:  OmegaBall.com @Omegaball_ on TikTok Omegaball YouTube Email Anthony for OmegaBall Investment Deck at anthony@omegaball.com Where we are: Johnny FD – Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks – Barcelona / IG @imsammarks Derek Spartz – Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio 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: 00:20 – Sam/Derek catchup California Rain & Traffic 03:06 - About OmegaBall and our guest 06:33 - Anthony Dittmann Interview Starts 10:20 - Basics of OmegaBall Rules 19:25 - Derek's Attendance at an OmegaBall Event 32:28 - Wagering on OmegaBall 34:50 - How to Invest in OmegaBall 37:10 - Sam & Derek's Thoughts on OmegaBall 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.

Johnny and Derek kick off the episode with New Year's updates, including a scary moment for Johnny in Kyiv. Then Johnny interviews "The Real Asset Investor" Dave Zook on his various funds and their structures for self-storage, car washes & ATMs. Dave lays out how to invest, who can invest and how to get your federal tax rate into the single digits! Then Johnny & Derek follow up on their thoughts into Dave's investing philosophy and provide an exciting new feature for ILAB Patreons.  About Dave Zook:  Dave is a successful Business owner, Syndicator and an Investment and Tax Strategist. Dave and his team at The Real Asset Investor have placed more than $800M across various asset classes which offer Cash Flow, Tax Impact and Equity Growth for investors. These asset classes include ATMs, Car Washes, Energy, Self-Storage and more. He and his team are one of the Top 5 ATM Fund Operators in the country. Dave was an early investor in Bitcoin and Digital Assets, and he holds an advisory role at Off the Chain Capital, one of the top performing funds in the world for the last 5 years. Dave is a sought-after speaker and has shared his knowledge across various media platforms such as The International Business Conference, The Real Estate Guys Radio Show, Cashflow Ninja and others. Dave and his wife Susan along with their 4 children live in Lancaster, PA. Discussed:  TheRealAssetInvestor.com Dave Zook Facebook Dave Zook Instagram Email Dave Zook's team directly at info@therealassetinvestor.com Where we are: Johnny FD – Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks – Barcelona / IG @imsammarks Derek Spartz – 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: 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: 02:00 – Rockets over Kyiv 07:55 - About Dave Zook 11:10 - Dave Zook Interview Starts 22:35 - How Dave Pays Nearly Zero Tax 40:15 - Johnny & Derek's Thoughts on Investing with Dave  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.

Johnny and Sam go over the end of year 2022/Quarterly Updates. They talk about settling into their respective homes in Barcelon and Kyiv. Johnny traveled to Greece to await his permanent Ukraine residency and Sam went on a month long trip through Japan. The guys talk what daily life looks like in Ukraine during the war, Sam's upcoming job freedom and more! This is only the public portion of the podcast, if you'd like the entire show in audio and video formats including our actual portfolios, you can instantly access when you join the ILAB Patreon.  Where we are: Johnny FD – Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks – Barcelona / IG @imsammarks Derek Spartz – Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: Shopify Get serious about selling and try Shopify today. Sign up for a $1 per 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 (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: 05:40 – Sam's South Carolina House 12:12 - Johnny on Kyiv 18:16 - Ukraine Blackout Schedule 24:40 - Johnny in Greece. 29:45 - Sam's New Freedom  38:00 - Sam's 2023 Travel Plans 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.

Johnny and Derek go over the Top 10 guests of 2022 on the Invest Like a Boss podcast. List was compiled using votes and download numbers and topics range anywhere from crypto to wine to traveling the world and more! Tune in to find out who made the top guest of the year! Listen to ILAB 257 on iTunes here or subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Where we are: Johnny FD – Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks – Barcelona / IG @imsammarks Derek Spartz – Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: Nth Venture Nth Venture is a venture studio building businesses from scratch. Their mission is to bring genuine ownership to Main Street. Learn how to invest now at nthventure.com 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: 10:34 – #10 : 229: Sam's Firsthand Bordeaux En Primeurs Week Experience 15:09 – #9 : 226: Economics of Adult Entertainment with Dan Leal 21:58 – #8 : 231: Investing in Luxury Watches with European Watch Company's Joshua Ganjei 29:21 – #7 : 217 : Codie Sanchez on Overcoming Obstacles to Hustle & Think Like a Contrarian 34:31 – #6 : 218: Saifedean Ammous Explains The Bitcoin Standard 42:38 – #5 : 241: Buy This, Not That with Financial Samurai Sam Dogen 41:55 – #4 : 244: Meb Faber Returns to Talk Inflation 53:39 – #3 : 254: Return of the “King of Self-Storage” Kevin Shee 59:45 – #2 : 221: "Adventure Capitalist" Author Jim Rogers 66:46 – #1 : 227: Travel for (Almost) Free with Credit Card Points Hacking If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! Also if you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on iTunes and claim your bonus here!  Copyright 2022. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

In the wake of the FTX collapse, we invite BTCGandalf to the show. He is a mysterious supporter of Bitcoin under the guise of Lord of the Rings' Gandalf. Gandalf talks about what happened to FTX, how healthy other exchanges may be, and the most secure way to store your coins. Derek reveals to Sam a major change in his crypto investment and seeks advice on what to do next in this wild market. In his previous life, Gandalf was a real estate broker and entrepreneur for a decade. He created his pseudonymous Twitter in early 2021 as he began to get interested in Bitcoin and now dedicates his full time-attention to Bitcoin both independently and through his work with Companies in the space. Listen to ILAB 256 on iTunes here or subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Where we are: Johnny FD – Moldova / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks – Barcelona / IG @imsammarks Derek Spartz – Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: ShopifyGet 14 days free and access Shopify's full suite of features to get selling online today! Just go to Shopify.com/ilab to get started. Discussed: Twitter: @BTCGandalf Bitcoin, Not Blockchain - Unchained Capital Bitcoin Fundamentals: A Podcast on Bitcoin Don't Buy Bitcoin! | Andreas M. Antonopoulos & Simon Dixon | Bitcoin HARDTalk #5 only the strong survive | stuff by allen 21 Lessons FTX Super Bowl Don't miss out with Larry David  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: 10:30 – How did you come up with the persona of Gandalf? 13:50 – Should we be concerned about other crypto sites? 15:26 – Did you have any direct experience with FTX? 18:30 – What happened to anyone who was holding funds with FTX? 23:15 – How can you protect your money in crypto? 28:10 – What's the process for selling your crypto? 30:24 – Is Bitcoin your go to crypto currency? 33:09 – Do you think the drop in Bitcoin is connected to the FTX collapse? 36:47 – Any thoughts on the economies that embrace bitcoin as a currency? 38:51 – Do you see any restrictions being put on crypto currency? 41:30 – What happens when bitcoin “halves”? 44:45 – Patreon: Any action people can take who have investments in Celsius? 45:18 – Patreon: Is crypto a speculation or money remittance instrument? 46:53 – Are there any good indicators that tell you a coin will go up in value? If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! Also if you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on iTunes and claim your bonus here!  Copyright 2022. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

Johnny and Derek do a one-on-one episode to talk about the effects of inflation across the World. Although media outlets may make it seem like inflation is solely an American issue, it is something that affects every country. Johnny and Derek will go over their next travel plans and what they are seeing in each of their respective locations as far as inflation is concerned. Johnny also gives advice on some hacks to fight inflation that anyone can use to their advantage. Listen to ILAB 255 on iTunes here or subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Where we are: Johnny FD – Moldova / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks – Japan / IG @imsammarks Derek Spartz – Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: IndeedIndeed knows that when you're doing everything for your company, you can't afford to overspend on hiring. Visit indeed.com/ILAB for more details. Discussed: 12-month percentage change, Consumer Price Index Inflation Rate - Countries 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: 04:50 – Why is it that Spending US in other countries an inflation hack? 14:13 – Is it better to exchange currency in the US or in the country you are traveling to? 16:09 – Which countries have the lowest and highest inflations? 19:10 – How does the US compare to the rest of world with inflation? 25:44 – Has Derek felt the effect of inflation? 32:30 – How is the inflation rate calculated? 34:55 – Do you think Gas and electricity is high or low now in the US? 39:07 – Has the cost of some electronics reduced? 45:06 – How has the cost of clothing and apparel changed? 47:20 – What about real estate and how has inflation had an effect? 52:40 – How has inflation affected purchase of new and old cars? If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! Also if you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on iTunes and claim your bonus here!  Copyright 2022. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

Sam's friend and Hong Kong “King of Self-Storage” Kevin Shee returns to the podcast for his 3 rd appearance. Kevin previously appeared on ILAB 07 & ILAB 106. Kevin goes over his attempted transition out of self-storage and into passive investor and why it failed. He goes over his current business model in Hong Kong and why he's brought Sam along for a new business venture in Japan. Sam and Kevin also go over the intricacies of Japan's daily life and why it's so traveler unfriendly to visit. Then Sam and Johnny recap their status and discuss their thoughts on Kevin, as they both personally know him. And Johnny reveals that he recently attempted to get a very odd job in Japan. Kevin Shee is the owner of SC Storage, Hong Kong's leading low-cost self-storage provider with over 60 convenient locations in Hong Kong and Macau, and more than 18,000 self-storage units. He started his self-storage business 18 years ago and has consistently grown in locations and customers. When it comes to self-storage, he is the king! Listen to ILAB 254 on iTunes here or subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Where we are: Johnny FD – Greece / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks – Japan / IG @imsammarks Derek Spartz – Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: ShopifyGet 14 days free and access Shopify's full suite of features to get selling online today! Just go to Shopify.com/ilab to get started. Discussed: SC Storage 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: 11:33 – Why is Japan difficult for foreigners to travel within? 16:15 – How did you become semi-fluent in Japanese? 20:14 – How did we get into biking? 22:23 – What impressed Sam about Japan? 27:55 – Why wouldn't you move to Japan? 29:43 – Can you tell us about your Bali residence and how you got to purchase it? 36:51 – Why is Sam so impressed with Dubai? 39:33 – What's the state of self storage? 49:49 – Do you plan to open more properties in Hong Kong or abroad? 53:00 – What is Sam's plan for 2023? 56:40 – What is Kevin Shee's new “fashion item”? If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! Also if you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on iTunes and claim your bonus here!  Copyright 2022. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

Johnny & Derek sit down for a one on one episode to compare their respective cost of living expenses. Johnny has utilized location arbitrage by living in cheaper countries outside the U.S. while Derek lives in one of the most expensive cities in the U.S., Los Angeles. They'll break it down by category and find out who is getting the better deal in each. Johnny also gives helpful tips for those considering relocating from the U.S.   Listen to ILAB 253 on iTunes here or subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Where we are: Johnny FD – Greece / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks – Thailand / IG @imsammarks Derek Spartz – Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: IndeedIndeed knows that when you're doing everything for your company, you can't afford to overspend on hiring. Visit indeed.com/ILAB for more details.   Discussed: Cost of Living Gasoline prices around the world 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: 07:18 – Where did you start Johnny and where have you been living the last 10 years? 09:05 – Are there any cities out there that are surprisingly quite cheap to live in? 15:41 – First let's talk about housing? 19:32 – What about how the cost of utilities varies? 24:55 – How much do you think air bnb's cost in california? And how does it compare to other countries? 28:33 – How does insurance vary from country to country? 31:05 – Johnny and Derek compare their monthly grocery bills 37:15 – What's the average price of having a night out for drinks? 44:29 – What's the “Big Mac” Index? 50:55 – How does Health insurance compare? 58:57 – Transportation costs between owning a car and public transit? If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! Also if you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on iTunes and claim your bonus here!  Copyright 2022. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

A timely topic we've been hearing about from listeners for months – U.S. I Bonds. These are bonds issued by the U.S. Treasury to hedge against inflation and currently pay an incredible 9.62% rate… but there are a lot of restrictions and time is running out! We invite CFP Maggie Gomez, aka Money with Maggie, to the show to break down the ins and outs of I Bonds. Then Johnny and Derek discuss if they think I Bonds are a good play or if your money is better served invested elsewhere. Maggie Gomez is on a mission to help you feel strong and confident in your financial situation. Maggie's professional experience in major brokerage firms made her realize that clients with less than 6 or 7 figures to invest weren't getting quality attention from a financial professional. That left most people with nowhere to turn to manage their financial life and start investing in their future! So that is why she started “Money with Maggie” Experience: CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (designation received after a 12-month intense study program and 6-hour exam covering a full spectrum of financial planning topics)  8 years of experience working at Charles Schwab, Morgan Stanley, and E*TRADE Held a FINRA Series 7 License (Stock Broker, i.e. I sold investment products) Held a FINRA Series 66 License (licensed to offer investment advice) Listen to ILAB 252 on iTunes here or subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Where we are: Johnny FD – Greece / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks – Thailand / IG @imsammarks Derek Spartz – Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: IndeedIndeed knows that when you're doing everything for your company, you can't afford to overspend on hiring. Visit indeed.com/ILAB for more details. Discussed: Treasury Direct Money with Maggie Maggie's Free Passive Income Workshop 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: 10:00 – What is an I-Bond? 11:11 – What is the interest right now and how long are you locked in for? 12:41 – What do you expect the next interest rate to be? 14:16 – Is there a limit on how much you can purchase? 15:26 – Patreon question: Can you gift I-bonds to family members or friends? 16:07 – Patreon question: Is there any other way to purchase the I-Bonds other than the website? 17:05 – How often can you buy I-Bonds and can you buy more under other LLCs? 18:05 – Do you purchase I-Bonds and why? 19:52 – Why do you think no one talks about Bonds anymore? 23:10 – Do you have to be a US citizen to purchase the Bonds? 23:35 – Patreon Question: How is the rate calculated? 24:18 – Has it only recently become popular with your clients? 30:48 – What do you think the interest rate will be in October 2023? 32:16 – How do your clients feel about the stock market currently? If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! Also if you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on iTunes and claim your bonus here!  Copyright 2022. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

Sam and Johnny go over their adventures during the third quarter of 2022. Johnny has been bouncing around Europe while waiting for his permanent residency to come through for Ukraine while Sam has been between Barcelona, Tajikistan and Thailand working on an exciting new business deal. Hear those stories and more on this free to the public podcast version. Afterward, the guys go over their portfolio performance (including screenshots) in the Patreon-exclusive section. Plus, Sam gets into detail why he is getting royal treatment on his business dealings in Tajikistan. You can access all of these parts of the show for as little as $5 a month at https://www.patreon.com/investlikeaboss Listen to ILAB 251 on iTunes here or subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Where we are: Johnny FD – Austria / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks – Thailand / IG @imsammarks Derek Spartz – Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: IndeedIndeed knows that when you're doing everything for your company, you can't afford to overspend on hiring. Visit indeed.com/ILAB for more details. 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: 04:10 – What are the headlines of this Quarter? 05:37 – Why was Johnny in Paris? 08:52 – How Sam got stuck in Tajikistan 11:55 – Johnny's changes to how he travels 19:16 – Johnny almost move to Chiang Mai 21:38 – Thailand “Special” Visa 25:37 – Sam's travels over the past few months If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! Also if you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on iTunes and claim your bonus here!  Copyright 2022. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

Derek interviews Stocktwits CEO Rishi Khanna to talk about social investing, how Stocktwits can help you invest smarter and how they are evolving. Then Derek and Johnny catch up with their travels and Johnny has an update on his status to get back into Ukraine. Rishi Khanna is the CEO of Stocktwits, the original social platform for individual investors and traders with 6M registered members. Before Stocktwits, Rishi was Managing Director at SS&C GlobeOp at SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc, where he had overall responsibility for sales, product, operations and strategic direction of a number of businesses serving the alternative assets industry. In 2007, Rishi co-founded and served as President of Novus, a global portfolio intelligence platform company that invented the art of portfolio intelligence, solving unique data and analytics challenges facing capital allocators and fund managers across liquid and illiquid investments. Prior to co-founding Novus, Rishi was responsible for the development of the technology and product platforms for Gerson Lehrman Group. Rishi holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Cornell University. Listen to ILAB 250 on iTunes here or subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Where we are: Johnny FD – Austria / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks – Tajikistan / IG @imsammarks Derek Spartz – Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: ShopifyGet 14 days free and access Shopify's full suite of features to get selling online today! Just go to Shopify.com/ilab to get started. Discussed Stocktwits 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: 14:25 – Can you give us the origins of Stocktwits? 16:18 – Lets talk about the “cashtag” 18:13 – What is your background and how did you get to Stocktwits? 22:10 – How have you seen the landscape change since starting at the beginning of the pandemic? 26:32 – How many registered users do you have and what is the activity like? 30:35 – What kind of data can you research on Stocktwits and does it help an individual investor? 36:02 – What reactions were you seeing on Stocktwits when the market activity was high? 37:58 – Do you have a team looking for fraudulent trades? 41:11 – Patreon: Is there a way to reward users who are doing well? 42:32 – Patreon: Do you have performance tracking and what makes you different from other similar apps? 45:25 – Fun closing questions, who do you follow, any cool stories, any celebrities you have worked with? 49:32 – Where do you see Stocktwits in about 5 years? If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! Also if you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on iTunes and claim your bonus here!  Copyright 2022. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

Johnny and Derek discuss an investing game plan for a (hopefully) potential victory for Ukraine in their ongoing war with Russia. They talk about real estate, infrastructure, industry and more in Ukraine around what they'll need to recover in a post-war environment. Johnny also gives us an update on what he's seeing from Ukraine and why he thinks a victory over Russia in the coming months could be a possibility. Listen to ILAB 249 on iTunes here or subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Where we are: Johnny FD – United Kingdom / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks – Barcelona / IG @imsammarks Derek Spartz – Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: IndeedIndeed knows that when you're doing everything for your company, you can't afford to overspend on hiring. Visit indeed.com/ILAB for more details. Discussed 183: Kiev Real Estate Recovery Funds Founder John Suggit 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: 02:57 – Johnny elaborates on his permanent residency in Ukraine and some benefits 12:38 – What is the update on the war between Ukraine and Russia? 22:42 – Where do you see the war going in the coming months? 28:15 – What is the best thing to invest in Ukraine? 32:56 – Why is the real estate market so cheap and why can't you purchase with a mortgage? 34:23 – Where is the best place in Ukraine to purchase Real Estate? 38:44 – What about investing/working in the rebuilding of infrastructure in Ukraine? 42:05 – Johnny's attempt at buying a tiny home? 48:40 – What has everyday life look like in Ukraine during the War? 54:25 – Where do you see Ukraine as an investment market next year? If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! Also if you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on iTunes and claim your bonus here!  Copyright 2022. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

Derek goes on site to the Los Angeles headquarters of Azure 3D Printed Homes to see how their approach to affordable housing with 3D printing differs from Boxabl's assembly line approach (ILAB Episode 245). Derek sits down with co-founder Gene Eidelman to talk how he went from growing up in Ukraine to running a startup to solve the housing shortage. Then Derek and Johnny discuss if they'd invest in this, and how they'd utilize these homes for themselves. Gene Eidelman is a co-founder of Azure Printed Homes, the first-to-market construction company to utilize 3D printing technology and recycled materials to create modern prefab units 70% faster than traditional building methods, while making a positive impact on the environment. Gene went to undergrad school at USC and holds an MBA from Pepperdine. He was recognized for resettling 6,000 refugees from the former Soviet Union in the late 80s by the United States Jaycees. In addition, he appeared on Oprah Winfrey Show, and served on numerous non-profit educational organizations in the US, India, and the UK. He has over 35 years of experience building and developing residential properties. His startup before Azure was an education management company which he grew to $120MM in revenue with 1,800 employees on three continents. He co-founded Azure in 2019. Azure initially bootstrapped its growth and raised a pre-seed angel round earlier this year and is in the middle of a $5MM seed round raise. Azure generates $400K/mo in revenue and has over $14MM in pre-orders. Mass production of the units will begin before the end of this year. Listen to ILAB 248 on iTunes here or subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Where we are: Johnny FD – Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks – Barcelona / IG @imsammarks Derek Spartz – Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: Netsuite Join the over 31,000 businesses that use the #1 Cloud Financial System now at Netsuite.com/ILAB and receive a special one-of-a-kind financing offer. Discussed Azure Printed Homes Invest in Azure Printed Homes Azure Printed Homes (@azureprintedhomes) 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: 10:54 – What is your background and how did you get here from Ukraine? 13:30 – What housing problem is Azure trying to solve? 15:45 – How can you build a house from a 3D printer? 18:06 – What customization options are there? 20:01 – What advantage do you have by 3D printing as compared to assembly lines like your competitors? 21:38 – What comes with the unit? 24:05 – Why do you think LA is the best spot to start the business? 25:48 – How do you think people will utilize their homes? 27:10 – What is the pricing of the units? 28:00 – What permits do you need to get approval for the home? 29:14 – How many pre-orders do you have and how soon are the units going to be ready? 32:23 – How much have you raised thus far in investment and what is the goal? 35:52 – What are the requirements to invest and what fees are associated? 37:07 – What's the future of azure? If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! Also if you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on iTunes and claim your bonus here!  Copyright 2022. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

Sam and Derek do a one on one episode to discuss how your spending habits change at various high wealth levels. The guys break down real cash flow, income growth and spending habits for income brackets from $10-30 Million, $30-100 Million, $100M-1 Billion & $1 Billion + net worth. Sam belongs to one of these brackets already and is able to share his personal experiences on this while for Derek this is more of an aspirational episode as he hopes to be in these brackets soon.   Listen to ILAB 247 on iTunes here or subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Where we are: Johnny FD – Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks – Barcelona / IG @imsammarks Derek Spartz – Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: IndeedIndeed knows that when you're doing everything for your company, you can't afford to overspend on hiring. Visit indeed.com/ILAB for more details.     Discussed ILAB 130: Family Offices – Lifestyle Strategies of the Super Rich with Richard Wilson - Invest Like a Boss   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: 05:45 – What does it look like to be in the $10-30 Million income bracket? 12:40 – What does it look like to be in the $30-100 Million income bracket? 23:00 – What does it look like to be in the $100 Million -1 Billion income bracket? 35:40 – How would your life change if you had $100 MIllion? If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! Also if you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on iTunes and claim your bonus here!  Copyright 2022. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

Derek travels to the Las Vegas headquarters of gaming company Winner Winner to speak with co-founder Cody Flaherty. They discuss how Winner Winner is allowing users to play real machine gaming from anywhere in the world via their mobile phones. Plus, Winner Winner has since expanded to online gaming, live trivia events and more. Sam Marks is an active early investor in Winner Winner and has worked extensively with one of their founders. Sam and Derek wrap up the episode discussing Sam's investment, why he believes in it and what he expects from the company going forward. Cody Flaherty is the Co-founder and COO of Playtertainment, the development studio behind the live gaming app Winner Winner.  Prior to launching Winner Winner with his partner Jon in 2019, Cody was an early member of the PetFlow.com team, an online retailer of pet food and supplies. Cody was a key member of the senior executive team, helping the business realize an exit to the largest distributor of pet products in the US. Cody sits on the advisory board for Ithaca College's Customer Experience program and also consults for businesses in the ecommerce space. Winner Winner is a robust gaming platform that allows you to earn real rewards for playing games you know and love! Whether its playing physical games or playing digital games you already love to play, you can earn tickets and redeem those tickets for real rewards that are shipped directly to you! Listen to ILAB 246 on iTunes here or subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Where we are: Johnny FD – Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks – Barcelona / IG @imsammarks Derek Spartz – Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: ShopifyGet 14 days free and access Shopify's full suite of features to get selling online today! Just go to Shopify.com/ilab to get started. Discussed Winner Winner 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: 08:25 – What is your “elevator pitch” for Winner Winner? 09:35 – How did you get into the gaming industry? 11:27 – What kind of investors do you have currently? 12:10 – What is your goal for Winner Winner as a business? 14:00 – How has Winner Winner evolved over the past 3 years? 16:28 – How does technology work? 18:10 – Has anyone figured out how to hack the games? 19:20 – How many users do you have and how often do they use the app? 22:16 – At what level are you at raising capital? 22:52 – Who can invest and what is the minimum request? 23:13 – What is the next plan for the business? 24:38 – Why did you start your business in Vegas? 25:49 – What is your demographic like? If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! Also if you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on iTunes and claim your bonus here!  Copyright 2022. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.