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**The Financial Independence Show**

Cody Berman and Justin Taylor believe in the concept of “Financial Independence For All”. The Financial Independence Show focuses on REAL stories of individuals on their journey to financial independence. Each episode aims to include actionable insights and takeaways for listeners to implement into their own financial situation. The podcast covers topics like building wealth, entrepreneurship, investing, money mindset, small business, frugality, geoarbitrage, side hustles, real estate, productivity, travel, and so much more. Sit back, tune in, and join a community of like-minded people who are changing their lives through financial independence.

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Freedom First, Money Second | Vincent Pugliese Sep 16, 2026

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What’s more important than money? Freedom.

In this episode, Vincent Pugliese explains how and why he prioritizes freedom above all else.

More specifically, we cover:

How to create freedom and design your life
Building a business while quitting your job
Vincent’s annual business and life assessment
How to beta test a business idea
What the FIRE community gets wrong
Lessons he’s passing down to his kids
How to know when to quit something
How to make business easy

And much more.

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YouTube Interview

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$1M by 33 While Enjoying the Journey | Justin Peters Sep 03, 2026

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What if you could reach financial freedom and enjoy the journey?

That’s exactly what Justin Peters has done so far, and he’s been able to amass a $1M net worth by age 33.

In this episode, we cover:

How saving 70% was too extreme
Justin’s investment portfolio breakdown
Turning a side hustle into a real business
His 4 rules for spending money
The best way to quit a full-time job
Justin’s biggest financial mistake
If and when you need a financial advisor
When to know when enough is enough
Moving from a 5-day to a 2-day workweek

And much more.

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YouTube Interview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZFxlu-bPZY

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Financial Independence from ONE Product | Jason VanDevere Aug 25, 2026

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Jason VanDevere reached financial independence by selling essentially ONE product.

And then reinvesting those profits into real estate and the stock market.

In this episode, we cover:

The power of goal setting
Why you should chase your dreams (not just money)
Testing business ideas quickly and cheaply
When to pivot and when to power through
Creating and selling a physical product
Building a business around your life (not the other way around)
His “dream-driven” framework and why dreaming matters
The three Ls of business

And much more.

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GoalCrazy.com

YouTube Interview

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The Healthcare Heist: Will Healthcare Derail Your Retirement Plan | Jordan Grumet Aug 18, 2026

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Jordan Grumet (a.k.a. Doc G) joins us again to unpack his latest book, The Healthcare Heist, and explain just how broken the American healthcare system is.

But most importantly, he shares what we can do about it.

In this episode, we cover:

The inner workings of our broken healthcare system
How to choose your primary care physician
The best ways to save money on prescriptions
How private equity created an alignment problem
Why healthcare costs have skyrocketed
The power of story in medicine and healthcare
Preventative healthcare and how to minimize doctor’s visits
Which types of insurance make sense

And much more.

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YouTube Interview

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$2M Net Worth in 6 Years as a Travel Nurse | Sophia Khawly Aug 12, 2026

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Sophia Khawly (The Traveling NP) is an optimizer in the true sense of the word.

Not only has she landed a travel job that pays her $200K+, but she also spends just $1k per month and has multiple other side hustles.

In this episode, she covers:

How she saves over 90% of her income
Why travel jobs can help eliminate your biggest expenses
Her mini-retirement strategy
Why she chooses to work instead of retiring
Her full investment strategy and retirement account breakdown
How travel hacking has saved her thousands
Owning rental properties in other countries

And much more.

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YouTube Interview

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Coast FI with $500K by Age 30 | Evan Lawler Jul 30, 2026

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Evan Lawler is a man with a plan.

At 25, he’s already invested $200,000 and is aiming to hit his Coast FI number of $500,000 before his 30th birthday.

In this episode, we discuss:

How Evan saves over 50% of his income
The difference between frugal and cheap
How to minimize the “Big 3” (housing, transportation, and food)
Gamifying frugality and enjoying the journey
Where Evan invests his money
The $500K at age 30 Coast FI plan
A new way to look at travel

And much more.

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YouTube Interview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWky9lIIdzI

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How to Legally Avoid Taxes with Real Estate | Josh Mettle Jul 13, 2026

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Today’s guest is Josh Mettle from Neo Home Loans.

This is the type of episode where you’ll want to take plenty of notes (we sure did!).

Josh is a master at understanding the tax code and how to use it to legally avoid taxes through real estate.

In this episode, you’ll hear him explain:

Why inflation destroys debt
1031 exchanges
Bonus depreciation and cost segregation
How the rich use debt
Generational wealth through step-ups in basis
His daily routine for business, mindset, family, and fitness

And much more.

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YouTube Interview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyBxo3WNbUw

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From Book Tour Manager to Retire by 30 with Grant Sabatier Jul 06, 2026

Show notes

In this episode, the tables are turned.

Grant Sabatier interviews Cody about his new book, Retire by 30, and everything that’s changed since he’s reached FI.

At the beginning of the podcast, you’ll hear a clip from 2019, just a few days into their 3-month book tour together.

And wow, so much has changed since then.

We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did putting it together!

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From College Dropout to 8-Figure Entrepeneur | Chandler Bolt Jun 22, 2026

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Today’s guest is Chandler Bolt, founder of SelfPublishing.com

That’s the company that helped Cody publish Retire by 30 and hit bestseller status in three categories within 16 hours of launch.

Chandler dropped out of college with three months of runway, moved across the country to live with his mentor, and was a millionaire by 21.

Today, he’s built an 8-figure business that has helped over 7,000 people publish their books.

His latest book alone generated roughly $7 million in revenue over the past year. He still drives his 2004 Nissan Altima.

In this episode, you’ll hear Chandler explain:

The mindset behind his financial decisions
Why he kept his expenses near zero even as his income exploded
How he thinks about delayed gratification
The investment mistakes he’s made along the way
Why a book is one of the highest-leverage things an entrepreneur can do
How self-publishing differs from traditional publishing
Why the most valuable thing you can do this week is spend 15 minutes mind-mapping your book idea

And much more!

Whether you’re thinking about writing a book or just want to hear how someone compounds money and opportunity at an unusual pace, this one’s worth your time.

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YouTube Interview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kYPbvTxXxU

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$5M Exit, 700K Followers, and Now THIS | Jeremy Schneider Jun 11, 2026

Show notes

Today’s episode is a long-awaited return visit from Jeremy Schneider of Personal Finance Club.

Five years ago, Jeremy joined us fresh off selling his tech company for over $5 million, already retired at 36, and just starting to build what would become one of the most trusted personal finance Instagram accounts online.

Today, he has 700k followers, has grown his net worth to roughly $7 million, almost entirely from index fund growth, and has launched a brand new company called Nectarine.

Nectarine is a marketplace of flat-fee financial advisors with no commissions, no assets under management fees, just transparent pricing listed directly on the site.

Jeremy explains how it works, who it’s actually for (and who probably doesn’t need it), and why he’s been building the whole thing in public.

You’ll also hear

Why the most important piece of the “how to get rich” pie chart isn’t what you invest in
What the Dunning-Kruger curve looks like for the average investor
Why the best investors might just be the ones who forget they have an account

And much more!

As always, if you found this episode helpful, let us know and/or leave a review. If you know someone who would enjoy it, sharing is caring!

Links From the Episode

Hello Nectarine: https://thefishow.com/nectarine
Personal Finance Club: https://personalfinanceclub.com
Personal Finance Club IG: https://www.instagram.com/personalfinanceclub
Dunning Kruger post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOHIX5jksco/
Nectarine transparency post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTLVrppD7RS/?img_index=1
How to get rich post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DT8BvNLEgRc/?img_index=1
Stock market history post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DW35p0liMte/

YouTube Interview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEN8KlUtG28

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