Money is hard to make, keep, and control—and almost everyone gets it wrong sometimes. Now, ex-Wall Street trader Jared Dillian is here to talk to you about money: from sorting out your personal finances to killing it on the stock market and everything in between. If you want to own your life—instead of borrowing or renting it—you need to start listening today. Music: Rylan Taggart - Lost Secret
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Conversations about life in a world shaped by money.
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EVERY MONDAY A NEW EPISODE. I READ ALL MY EMAILS - contact form on my website - www.bogumilbaranowski.com. TELL ME YOUR STORY. I’m Bogumil Baranowski, an author, a TEDx speaker, an investor, and an investment advisor to families and individuals. Intimate conversations about money, wealth, and living a rich and fulfilling life. We talk about big ideas, big inspirations, big topics. We take on the hardest subject of all – money: how to make it, save it, keep it, but our conversations lead us t ...
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This podcast is an open-ended exploration of topics relating to growing and preserving your wealth including investing, markets, decision making under opacity, risk, volatility, and complexity.
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Writing Stories Close to Life: Jared Dillian's Night Moves
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I talk to author, trader, and DJ Jared Dillian about writing, lives, and his new collection of short stories: Night Moves.
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Jared Dillian Discusses his 4 books: All the Evils in this World, Street Freak, No Money Worries, and Night Moves
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My guest today is Jared Dillian he is a writer, trader, musician, entrepreneur, and educator, he is an author of many excellent books, among them No Worries: How to live a stress-free financial life, Street Freak: Money and Madness of Lehman, All the Evil in this World, and most recently, Night Moves and Other Stories. https://www.jareddillian.com/…
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Episode 401: Why Investors Should Diversify Outside of US Assets
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In episode 401 of the BE SMART podcast: a friendly wager on Bitcoin, market analysis focusing on the US dollar and private equity trends, how the US stock market as a percentage of global market cap is an enormous bubble, and why the US in 2024 resembles Japan in 1990. Plus, a look into the mailbag from Jared’s readers and listeners, including ques…
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Aswath Damodaran: The Corporate Life Cycle: Business, Investment, and Management Implications
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My guest today is Professor Aswath Damodaran, who teaches corporate finance and valuation at the Stern School of Business at NYU. He says that he is a teacher first, who also happens to love untangling the puzzles of corporate finance and valuation, and writing about his experiences. He believes that businesses, education, publishing and financial …
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Christopher Mayer: 100 Baggers, and General Semantics Revisited & Expanded
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It's Chris' third time on the show -- check out the earlier episodes, both are among the top ten all-time downloads. My guest today is Chris Mayer, he is a professional investor, best-selling author, expert on general semantics and more. He is a portfolio manager and co-founder of Woodlock House Family Capital, and the author of 100 bagger, How do …
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Brent Beshore: The Biggest Lessons from the Messy Marketplace
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My guest today is Brent Beshore, he is the founder and CEO of Permanent Equity, a private equity firm that uses 30-year funds to invest in and partner with companies that care what happens next. He is the author of a wonderful book: The Messy Marketplace, Selling Your Business in a World of Imperfect Buyers. SummaryIn this conversation, Brent Besho…
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Barrett Brooks: Good Work, A Life Well-Lived, Impact At Scale & More
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My guest today is Barrett Brooks, he helps founders of mission-driven companies grow into CEOs capable of making an impact at scale. He is an executive coach, host of a popular podcast, Good Work, and author of a weekly newsletter on leading well. Summary Barrett Brooks believes business can be a powerful force for good under the right leadership. …
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Episode 400: Investors Are Betting on a Market Melt-Up 🤔
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In this milestone 400th episode of the BE SMART podcast, hosts Cameron and Jared discuss a range of topics including post-election market reactions, implications of capping credit card interest rates, the AI frenzy in private equity, predictions for Bitcoin, and the impact of new government efficiency initiatives. They also dive into key cabinet pi…
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Tom Morgan: The Leading Edge with the Curiosity Sherpa to Billionaires: Wisdom, Subtlety, Intuition, and the Future of Capitalism
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My guest today is Tom Morgan. He has spent the last twenty years in business and finance. He describes himself as a Curiosity Sherpa to Billionaires. He has been seeking out the most interesting ideas and thinkers for curious people, mostly recently through his venture called the Leading Edge. Tom Morgan and I delve into his journey from a thriving…
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Episode 399: Donald Trump vs. Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve
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In episode 399 of the BE SMART podcast, Cameron and Jared discuss the aftermath of the recent US presidential election, as well as economic initiatives in West Virginia, market reactions including Bitcoin and bank stocks, the Federal Reserve’s future under Trump, and the implications for private equity.…
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Nick Van Rensburg: Active vs. Passive: A Deep Dive into Market Fragility and the Future of Investing
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My guest today is Nick Van Rensburg, he is a macro strategist with a particular interest in tail risks. He joined financial markets in 1996 at a bank trading equities and later equity derivatives. He spent 10 years at South Africa's first hedge fund where he started covering commodities, which exposed me to macro. In this conversation, I speak with…
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Paul Millerd: Good Work: Reclaiming Your Inner Ambition + The Pathless Path: Imagining a New Story For Work and Life
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My guest today Paul Millerd — he is the author of the hugely successful book The Pathless Path: Imagining a New Story For Work and Life, and now his brand new book Good Work: Reclaiming Your Inner Ambition — to me he is the ultimate guide to a life better lived. In this conversation, Paul Millerd discusses his journey from a conventional career pat…
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Navigating Generational Wealth with Bogumil Baranowski on Justin Castelli's LifeDesign+ Podcast
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BONUS EPISODE! Full Credit for this episode goes to Justin Castelli, a fellow curious mind, podcaster, and an all around passionate, kind, human being. Justin Castelli: I had the opportunity to return the favor and Bogumil Baranowski on LifeDesign+ after appearing on his podcast, Talking Billions. It was fun to turn the tables on Bogumil, who is a …
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Howard Lichtstrahl: From a Chance Encounter with Ben Graham’s Teaching Assistant to Running a Multi-Decade Investment Practice & More
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My guest today is Howard Lichstrahl, a dear friend, fellow investor, and investment advisor with many decades of experience and a solo operator of a successful, long-lasting investment practice. Howard and I have shared many calls and meals over the years, and this is our first-ever recorded conversation. We start with a chance encounter with the l…
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Episode 398: 2024 Election (The Less-Inflationary Candidate)
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In episode 398, Cameron and Jared discuss the 2024 election and its implications for the market, including predictions and trading strategies. They dig into inflation and the cost of living, exploring how these factors affect consumer sentiment, before shifting to popular topics on the personal finance subreddit, offering advice on car and home own…
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Joshua Gentine: Growing up with a Multi-Generational Family Business & Advising Family Businesses
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My guest today is a family business advisor helping enterprising families navigate the intricacies of being family in a family organization. His experience in supporting families comes from both his own experience as the 3rd generation owner and board member of a global family business as well as his experience as an entrepreneur, coach, management…
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Julia Carreon: The Future Of Wealth Management, Digital Transformation, Reimagined Client & Advisor Experience And More
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My guest today is Julia Carreon, a Business Transformation and Integration Executive. In her own words, in an industry rife with friction and failed projects, she leads teams that are in the 1% of executing reimagined client/advisor experiences. Today, we are talking about the Future of Wealth Management, digital transformation and more. https://ww…
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Ted Seides: Private Equity Deals: Lessons in investing, dealmaking, and operations from private equity professionals
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Ted Seides is a famous podcaster, renowned industry expert, and a best selling author who is all about compounding knowledge and relationships. We are talking about his new book **Private Equity Deals: Lessons in investing, dealmaking, and operations from private equity professionals** https://www.capitalallocators.com/ Takeaways Ted Seides empha…
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Derek Sivers is a musician, circus performer, entrepreneur and speaker. He is a slow thinker, explorer, and loves a different point of view. He is a California native living in New Zealand. https://sive.rs/ Today, we discuss his new book that may shed a different light on the beliefs we hold. Takeaways Almost nothing people say is true Your thought…
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Episode 397: Is Elon Musk Cooked? Also... Stocks! Gold! Bitcoin!
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Elon Musk says he plans to award $1 million a day to a randomly chosen voter… this year’s furious rally in US stocks is poised to extend into the final stretch of 2024, even as the US presidential election looms as a major wild card… gold reaches a record high on Monday… and Bitcoin does Bitcoin things, flirting with $70,000 before pulling back. In…
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Episode 396: Private Equity Sinks Millions Into HVAC and Plumbing
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Private equity pours millions into HVAC and plumbing trades, worldwide efforts to reverse the baby shortage fall flat, and prices ease for used cars and some grocery items as the inflation cooldown continues. In episode 396, Jared discusses how his new site, ShortPrivateEquity.com, complements his Big Short 2.0 idea on the brewing collapse of the p…
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Jim O’Shaughnessy: What Works on Wall Street, Infinite Loops, Infinite Potential, Infinite Curiosity and a Few Laughs
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It's a delightful conversation with one and only Jim O'Shaughnessy My guest today is Jim O’Shaughnessy a Wall Street veteran, founder, investor, venture capitalist, best selling author, successful podcaster, who is pursuing his curiosity in yet another direction through O’Shaughnessy Ventures. Takeaways Jim's childhood shaped his views on money and…
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Philippe Gijsels: The New World Economy in 5 Trends — Investing in times of Superinflation, Hyper Innovation, and Climate Transition
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My guest today is Philippe Gijsels. He is the Chief Strategist at BNP Paribas Fortis and a co-author of the book ( with Koen De Leus) World Economy in 5 Trends: Investing in Times of Superinflation, Hyperinnovation, and Climate Transition. Takeaways Childhood experiences can shape one's relationship with money and career path. The world is changing…
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Dave Specht: The Family Business Whisperer
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Dave Specht is the Director of the Drucker School Global Family Business Institute. His professional mission is to, Preserve Families and Perpetuate Businesses. He is the author of, “The Family Business Whisperer” and thought leader on topics surrounding generational continuity of businesses and family wealth. Prior to his current role, he trained …
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Episode 395: Surprise Jobs Data Hits Bonds—Plus, the Fed’s Likely Adjustment
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In episode 395, Jared and Cameron cover topics ranging from his short story collection NIGHT MOVES to insights on the bond market and how strong jobs data impacts rate cuts moving forward, oil prices, and the dualities present in the current economic landscape. Jared emphasizes the importance of having cash on hand for emergencies and shares his th…
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Bogumil Baranowski on Motley Fool Australia with Edward Vesely
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A wonderful discussion with a very thoughtful host and a good friend. This interview was conducted by Senior Investment Advisor Edward Vesely at The Motley Fool Australia, a company whose approach to investing prioritizes buying and holding quality stocks for long periods of time, focusing on business fundamentals rather than on stocks’ short-term …
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Justin Castelli: Living Your Authentic Life, Managing Finances, Embracing Creativity
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Justin Castelli is a life planner, advisor, and creator. He is the founder of RLS Wealth, a registered investment adviser based in Fishers, Indiana, a co-founder of Advisors Growing as a Community (The AGC), the host of the LifeDesign+ podcast, and author of the Daily Notes. But, most importantly, he is a husband and a father to three boys. Justin …
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Andrew Busser: Timeless Lessons in Managing Multi-Generational Family Fortunes from a 100-Year Old Family Office
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My guest today is Andy Busser, the CEO of Pitcairn, a 100-year-old family office. Andy is responsible for guiding the firm’s client-centric culture and overseeing all of Pitcairn’s operations. His vision for the company is to continually evolve the Pitcairn client experience by enhancing the firm’s integrated approach to sophisticated family office…
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A Fireside Chat with the Host: Bogumil answers Jeff Gilbert’s questions
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Jeff Gilbert takes over Talking Billions today and asks me questions. He is a master storyteller, forensic accountant, investor, and a good friend. Scroll down, search, and find my earlier conversation with him on the show. Jeff Gilbert, CPA is an Executive Director of Investigations where he specializes in forensic auditing. Drawing upon personal …
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Episode 394: Stocks Survive September, October Surprises Loom Ahead of Election
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Jared and Cameron explore various market trends, including the surprising performance of stocks in September when you look at past performance throughout the years, insights into the energy sector, and the challenges facing the housing market. They discuss the implications of insurance costs in real estate, the political landscape's impact on the e…
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Adam Mead: Discussing the Art of Investing: Berkshire, Buffett, Munger, Investing and Running & Investment Firm
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My guest today is Adam Mead — he is a professional investor, founder of Mead Capital Management, and the author of a wonderful book, **The Complete Financial History of Berkshire Hathaway: A Chronological Analysis of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger's Conglomerate Masterpiece.** He was on Talking Billions over a year ago, and he returns to talk ab…
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Cristina Espinal: Playing Big, Gaining Clarity & Confidence, Defining Success & More
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My guest today is Cristina Espinal. She was born in Venezuela, lived in the US and Asia, made the UK her home, and joined me from Madrid today. After a successful first career, she decided to pivot, follow, and trust her curiosity. She helps ambitious mid-career professionals gain the clarity and confidence to secure bigger, more aligned roles and …
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Episode 393: Gold Will Continue to Rip (Plus, NIGHT MOVES!)
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In episode 383 of the BE SMART podcast, Cameron and Jared discuss the release of Jared's new book, NIGHT MOVES, market trends, the bullish momentum of gold, Trump's proposal on credit card interest rates, insights into the job market, and upcoming economic data. They also explore the implications of Fed rate cuts and the current economic environmen…
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John Candeto: The Importance of Survival, The Power Laws, The Study of Complexity in Investing
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(If you are having trouble with this episode, remove the download, and download again, thank you!) A fascinating, wide-ranging discussion. John Candeto is the Founder and Managing Partner of the Phronesis Fund. Co-Founder of JoinWDA (Workforce Data Alliance). Tom Morgan connected us. We met at Markel’s meeting in Richmond earlier this year. I’ve be…
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R P Stevens: The Sloth Investor, Simplifying Investing for All
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RP Stevens is the author of The Sloth Investor book, the host of a podcast, and a YouTube channel with the same name. He is a personal finance author & YouTuber. He is committed to educating people about how to invest their money in a common-sense, ‘sloth-like’ manner. RP firmly believes that the slow-moving, inactive sloth is THE best animal to ch…
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Episode 392: All Eyes on the Fed: How Much Will It Cut Rates?
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In this episode of the BE SMART podcast, Jared and Cameron discuss a range of topics, including the upcoming launch of Jared’s book NIGHT MOVES, the implications of political violence on economic conditions, the relationship between commodities and human progress, market trends and potential interest rate cuts, and strategies for investing in bonds…
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Christopher Begg: High-Quality Investing & Playing the Infinite Game
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My guest today is Christopher Begg. Chris is a successful long term patient value investor who seeks high quality, he is also a professor and teaches the Ben Graham’s Security Analysis Course at Columbia University in New York. He also loves the ocean and water sports, especially surfing, which, from what I can tell, makes him an even better invest…
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Daniel Solin: Ask: How to Relate to Anyone — The Ultimate Masterclass in the Art of Conversation
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My guest today is Dan Solin — he practiced law in New York City, he represented investors harmed by the misconduct of brokers, he worked as a registered investment advisor, he is a New York Times bestselling author of the Smartest series of books, including the Smartest Money Book You’ll Ever Read — today, we talk about his book Ask: How to Relate …
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Episode 391: Apple Intelligence, Trump & Musk, and Taxing Unrealized Capital Gains
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In the first trading week of September, the S&P 500 fell 4.2%, the monthly jobs report showed the labor market added fewer jobs than expected, and weak manufacturing data led stocks to their worst day since early August. In episode 391, Jared discusses market volatility and economic data, as well as topics such as Apple’s AI selling point for its n…
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