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Invest Like a Boss

Interviews with the world’s best investors and find out what they are currently investing in whether it be the stocks, retirement accounts, Wealthfront, Betterment, Vanguard, mutual funds, real estate, Forex, REITs, or other types of Investing methods.

Millionaire and Entrepreneur Sam Marks, Johnny FD & Derek Spartz invest alongside listeners as they share their personal portfolios as they save their hard earned money for travel, life and retirement.

Invest Like a Boss covers all aspects of investing in the modern age in a fun, entertaining way. The show hosts interview the worlds best investors, financial Insiders, entrepreneurs and CEOs to find out what they are investing in and strategies to gain outsized returns. In this modern age of investing, new investment instruments are popping up each day, from P-2-P lending, to robo-advisors, equity crowd-funding to REITS. Investors today need to combine centuries of investment wisdom with an modern outlook and approach.

Entrepreneurs Sam Marks, Johnny FD & Derek Spartz each took different paths to success to now focus on learning how to invest alongside the listeners in order to put their hard earned money to work.

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Latest Episodes:

282: Q3 2023 Quarterly Updates Oct 19, 2023

Show notes

It's quarterly update time with Sam and Johnny catching up about what life has looked like the last 3 months. The guys both share they've become more introverted and lost their hunger to make more money. They also discuss bad flights, point hacking and how Thailand is changing for the worse. As always, the lifestyle portion is free to the public, but if you also want to also see Sam & Johnny's portfolios and investment portion, you can access instantly when you sign up for the ILAB Patreon at Patreon.com/InvestLikeaBoss.

Discussed:

Where we are:

Johnny FD – Kyiv, Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj
Sam Marks - Bangkok / IG @sammarks12
Derek – Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio

Sponsor:

MasterClass
Boost your confidence and find practical takeaways you can apply to your life and at work with MasterClass. Our listeners will get an additional 15% off an annual membership at MasterClass.com/ILAB
WebStreet (Formerly Empire Flippers)
WebStreet is launching their 6th fund. Webstreet buys & operates cash-flowing websites and is now offering SaaS businesses as well! Learn how to invest in this diversified online business portfolio HERE
ILAB 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

Time Stamp:

02:34 - Johnny & Sam Catch Up/Feeling Introverted
23:45 - Bad Flight Issues
36:33 - Why the Guys are in Chiang Mai Less These Days
50:30 - Sam's Issue with Credit Card Points Hacking

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Copyright 2023. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

281: Black Hops CEO Nathan Hyde Talks Australian Beer Business Oct 12, 2023

Show notes

Derek goes live on location in Australia to interview Black Hops Brewery CEO Nathan Hyde on the challenges of the Australian beer industry. ILAB Bosses may remember that Sam Marks was an early investor in Black Hops (ILAB Episode 06: Invest in Yourself and Startup an Award Winning Brewery) and the company has faced some financial issues as of late. Nathan was brought in earlier this year to help them turn around. Derek and Nathan talk Australian government interference, getting Gen Z into beer, drinking culture and expansion into new markets. Then Sam and Derek give their thoughts on the Australian beer scene and what they think of the current state of Black Hops.

Discussed:

Where we are:

Johnny FD – Kyiv, Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj
Sam Marks – South Carolina / IG @sammarks12
Derek – Gold Coast, QLD Australia / IG @DerekRadio

Sponsor:

MasterClass
Boost your confidence and find practical takeaways you can apply to your life and at work with MasterClass. Our listeners will get an additional 15% off an annual membership at MasterClass.com/ILAB
WebStreet (Formerly Empire Flippers)
WebStreet is launching their 6th fund. Webstreet buys & operates cash-flowing websites and is now offering SaaS businesses as well! Learn how to invest in this diversified online business portfolio HERE
ILAB 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

Time Stamp:

- - 02:34 - Sam & Derek Intro/Catchup
  - 10:06 - Interview with Nathan Hyde Begins
  - 29:40 - Why Nathan Was Brought in as CEO
  - 52:12 - Derek and Sam Recap Australia and Take on Black Hops

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Copyright 2023. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

280: Assets vs. Liabilities Oct 05, 2023

Show notes

After seeing a video online featuring rapper The Game, Johnny and Derek discuss what many assume to be assets, actually turn into liabilities. They talk real estate, cars, clothing, jewelry collectibles and more.... you might be surprised at what items are actually liabilities!

Discussed:

Where we are:

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

Johnny FD – Kyiv, Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj

Sam Marks – Bangkok / 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

Time Stamp:

- - 02:51 - The Game Clip on His Net Worth
  - 09:15 - Is Your Home an Asset?
  - 17:40 - What's a Bust Down Rolex?
  - 24:23 - Is Your Car an Asset?

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279: How Johnny FD Turned YouTube into a Full-Time Income Source Aug 24, 2023

Show notes

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:

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

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278: Q2 2023 Quarterly Update Aug 03, 2023

Show notes

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:

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

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277: Invest Passively in Online Businesses with WebStreet (Formerly Empire Flippers Capital) Jul 20, 2023
Show notes

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

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276: Timeshares 101 - How to Exit This Bad Travel Investment Jun 29, 2023

Show notes

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:

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

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275: How to Maximize Your Savings Rate Jun 08, 2023

Show notes

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:

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

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274: How To Spot & Avoid Ponzi Schemes with David M. Shapiro May 18, 2023

Show notes

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:

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

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273: The Biggest Ponzi Schemes of All-Time May 11, 2023
Show notes

After both watching the new Netflix docuseries on Bernie Madoff, Sam and Derek decide to dive deeper into the art of the Ponzi Scheme. They discuss how they came about and go over some of the biggest financial fraud cases in history. This is part one of a two episode run on financial fraud and ponzi schemes. ILAB 274 will feature an expert with tips on how to spot fraud in your investments.

Discussed:

Watch Madoff: Monster of Wall Street on Netflix

Where we are:

Johnny FD – Phuket, Thailand / IG @johnnyfdj

Sam Marks – Bangkok, Thailand / IG @imsammarks

Derek – Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio

Sponsor:

Nom Nom
At Nom Nom, we make food that looks like food. Tailored to your pet’s exact needs and backed by years of scientific research. Get 50% off your first 2 week trial when you visit trynom.com/ilab

Like these investments? Try them with these special ILAB links:

Fundrise – Start with only $1,000 into their REIT funds (non-accredited investors OK)
*Johnny and Sam use all of the above services personally.

Invest Like a Boss Patreon
Help support the continuation of Invest Like a Boss by becoming a Patreon! Plans start as low as $5/month and give you instant access to years of exclusive content, including portfolio access, trade alerts, bonus episodes & more. Join now at Patreon.com/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

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