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  • There's a lot of buzz around A.I. and what the future holds... but what about its potential to change today's problems? All of us deal with traffic in our cars and there are A.I. systems already in place around the World helping to solve this issue. One such company is Switzerland based Parquery. Johnny speaks with CEO & Co-Founder Andrea Fossati to find out how they're able to help better control the flow of traffic both at intersections and in parking management. Then Johnny and Derek reflect on the good and bad traffic systems they've encountered around the world and how they'd execute Parquery's technology to optimize profitability.
    About Andrea Fossati:Andrea Fossati co-founded Parquery in 2014 as a spin-off from ETHZ (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology of Zurich) and is currently its CEO. Parquery launched the first video-based Smart Parking Project in 2015 and is currently running 100+ Smart Parking and Mobility projects worldwide. Andrea Fossati received a Master of Science in Computer Engineering from Politecnico di Milano in 2005 and a Master of Science from the University of Illinois in Chicago in 2006. He completed his PhD at the Computer Vision Laboratory (CVLab) at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology of Lausanne (EPFL). Since 2010, he has been working as a postdoctoral scientist at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology of Zurich (ETHZ), where he has conducted research in various computer vision sectors and co-edited the book "Consumer Depth Cameras for Computer Vision", which was published by Springer in 2012.

    Discussed:

    Parquery Official Site Parquery's A.I. Traffic Light Demo Video

    Where we are:

    Johnny FD – Pattaya, Thailand / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks - Bangkok, Thailand / IG @sammarks12 Derek – Los Angeles, US / IG @DerekRadio

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    ILAB Patreon
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    Time Stamp:

    00:20 - Derek/Johnny Intro 05:03 - Interview with Andrea Begins 20:39 - Obstacles to Implementing A.I. Cameras 26:45 - Was this technology around before the A.I. hype? 31:46 - Derek/Johnny Recap What Traffic Problems They've Seen

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  • This episode may not be a financial investment for your wealth, but one for your health - which is arguably even more important! After Sam tried stem cell therapy for the first time on his knee, we decided to have an expert on the show to talk about this exciting alternative to traditional healthcare. Ryan Alling is the Co-Founder of Luxury Stem Cells, which specializes in catering to American patients and provided various stem cell treatments at their clinic just over the border in Tijuana, Mexico. Ryan and Sam talk about the many benefits of stem cells and struggles to bring them to the mainstream in the United States. Then, Johnny jumps in with Sam to talk about their personal experiences with stem cells and whether they'd want to try them in the future.

    Discussed:

    Luxury Stem Cells Tony Robbins book on Stem Cells "LifeForce" Follow Luxury Stem Cells on Instagram Where Sam Got His Stem Cells at - Revival Clinic

    Where we are:

    Johnny FD – Jomtien, Thailand / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks - Bangkok, Thailand / IG @sammarks12 Derek – Los Angeles, US / IG @DerekRadio

    Sponsor:

    ILAB Patreon
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    Time Stamp:

    00:20 - Sam/Johnny Intro 05:16 - Interview with Ryan Begins 20:53 - Different Types of Stem Cells 36:09 - What are Peptides? 01:01:22 - Sam/Johnny Recap Sam's Stem Cell Experience

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  • We dig into a new platform called Shareholder Vote Exchange (SVE) to unlock value in proxies you are issued for each individual stock you own. As far as we know, SVE is the first of its kind to take on this concept at scale, and this could be an easy passive way to earn extra returns on assets you already own! Derek interviews SVE Founder & CEO Preston Yadegar to find out how it all works and how the company can convert your unused votes into additional revenue. Then Sam and Derek convene on the concept and potential of this, plus throw in a little talk about wine as well (of course!).

    Discussed:

    ILAB Listener Exclusive Offer - Receive 30 Days Commission Free Trading on Shareholder Vote Exchange Email Preston Directly at [email protected] Follow SVE on Twitter/X

    Where we are:

    Johnny FD – Jomtien, Thailand / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks - Bangkok, Thailand / IG @sammarks12 Derek – Los Angeles, US / IG @DerekRadio

    Sponsor:

    ILAB Patreon
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    Time Stamp:

    00:20 - Sam/Derek Intro 10:17 - Interview with Preston Begins 17:35 - Can You Buy Your Way Onto a Corporate Board? 25:38 - How the SVE Platform Works 40:08 - Sam/Derek Thoughts on SVE & Voting Rights

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  • Sam, Johnny & Derek all got together for this episode - the first will all of us in almost 3 years! Our ILAB Patreons were able to receive this episode one week early plus got video and bonus content - become a Patreon HERE & instantly access that! The topic of retirement, FIRE, 4% rule and the like have come up a lot lately. So we break down 4 different retirement theories for drawing down your funds and each shares what their ideal retirement number is if we had to completely quit working. Discussed:

    Follow Along With This Episode With the ILAB What's Your Number Reference Guide ILAB 288: Dave Ramsey Personality George Kamel ILAB 287: Jared Dillian on How to Live a Stress Free Financial Life HonestMath.com

    Where we are:

    Johnny FD – Jomtien, Thailand / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks - Bangkok, Thailand / IG @sammarks12 Derek – Los Angeles, US / IG @DerekRadio

    Sponsor:

    ILAB Patreon
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    Time Stamp: 00:20 - Sam/Johnny/Derek Intro 03:15 - Dave Ramsey 4% Rant 12:41 - $500K-$20M Retirement Income Breakdowns 32:00 - Jared Dillian's Rant on Consumption Being Good50:09 - Why Millions May Not Go As Far As You Think

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  • George Kamel is the 3rd Dave Ramsey Personality (links to previous below) to join Invest Like a Boss and he has a new book out titled Breaking Free from Broke: The Ultimate Guide to More Money and Less Stress. This interview was recorded in November 2023 and was held until the book came out (this week!). George goes over basic debt avoidance principals and all the money traps designed to keep people broke and how to avoid them. Soon after the interview, there was controversy about a video George made about the 4% rule that went against a Ramsey principal... Johnny and Derek address that in the outro.

    About George Kamel: George Kamel is a Ramsey Personality and personal finance expert. Following Ramsey’s proven money plan, George went from negative net worth to a millionaire in under 10 years. Since 2013, he has served on the Ramsey team, speaking across the country, co-hosting top-ranked Ramsey Network podcasts, like Smart Money Happy Hour and The Ramsey Show. On his YouTube channel, George educates and entertains, exposing the financial system designed to keep you broke. His goal is to help people spend less, save more, and avoid money traps so they can live a life with more margin, options and freedom. Discussed:

    Order George's New Book Breaking Free from Broke ILAB 269: Ramsey Personality Jade Warshaw @JaredDillianMoney on Instagram ILAB 208: Ramsey Personality Ken Coleman ILAB 208: Ramsey Personality Ken Coleman Follow George Kamel on Instagram Follow George Kamel on Facebook Follow George Kamel on Twitter/X Follow George Kamel on YouTube Follow George Kamel on TikTok

    Where we are:

    Johnny FD – Kyiv, Ukraine/Jomtein, Thailand / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks - Bangkok, Thailand / IG @sammarks12 Derek – Los Angeles, US / 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: 00:20 - Derek/Johnny Intro 05:40 - George Kamel Interview Begins 20:50 - Why Credit Cards are Bad 42:45 - Outro/Viral Moment of Dave Ramsey Getting Mad at George Kamel

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  • A bit of a format flip on this episode as Sam and Derek tag team an interview with Jared Dillian, author of the new book No Worries: How to Live a Stress-Free Financial Life. Jared has had quite an interesting background from working at Lehman Brothers during their 2008 collapse to building a successful financial newsletter and podcast. The first half of the episode digs into Jared's thought on the current state of the economny, the effect of an inverted yield curve and his thoughts on the FIRE movement. We then jump into the principles discussed in the book for the second half of the episode.
    About Jared Dillian: Jared Dillian is the editor of The Daily Dirtnap, a daily market newsletter for investment professionals, continuously published since 2008. He graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy in 1996 with a B.S. in Mathematics and Computer Science, from the University of San Francisco in 2001 with a Masters in Business Administration, concentration in Finance, and from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2023 with a Masters in Fine Arts in Writing. Jared worked for a small floor market maker on the Pacific Options Exchange from 1999-2000, and was a trader for Lehman Brothers from 2001 to 2008, specializing in index arbitrage and ETF trading. He is also the author of STREET FREAK: Money And Madness At Lehman Brothers, which was named Businessweek’s #1 general business book of 2011, and the novel ALL THE EVIL OF THIS WORLD, published in 2016, THOSE BASTARDS: 69 Essays on Life, Creativity, and Meaning, published in 2023, and NO WORRIES: How To Live a Stress Free Financial Life, to be published in 2024. Additionally, Jared is an adjunct professor in the business program at Coastal Carolina University. Jared is also an investment strategist at Mauldin Economics, and previously contributed to Bloomberg Opinion, Forbes and TheStreet.com. His media appearances include MSNBC, Fox Business, Bloomberg TV, BNN, The New York Times, LA Times, Business Insider, Marketwatch, Yahoo! Finance, and dozens of local and syndicated radio programs. He is also the host of The Jared Dillian Show, a nationally syndicated radio show on personal finance. In his spare time, Jared is a progressive house DJ and speaks frequently on mental health issues at financial institutions.Discussed:

    Order Jared's New Book No Worries @DailyDirtNap on X/Twitter @JaredDillianMoney on Instagram ILAB 149: Bill Perkins on How To Die with Zero

    Where we are:

    Johnny FD – Chiang Mai, Thailand / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks - South Carolina, US / IG @sammarks12 Derek – Los Angeles / IG @DerekRadio

    Sponsor:

    ILAB Patreon
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    Time Stamp: 00:30 - Interview with Jared Dillian Begins 05:16 - What's An Inverted Yield Curve? 14:50 - Jared's Thoughts on the FIRE Movement 17:42 - Key Points of the Book 34:34 - Sam & Derek Wrap Up & Recap

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  • It's quarterly update time & the end of another year. Johnny has left Ukraine and Sam is back in the U.S. for the holidays. Sam shares what he's been up to during his "zen" sabbatical, Johnny finds a new routine in Thailand, and the guys discuss their 2024 travel plans. 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:

    Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok Saranda, Albania

    Where we are:

    Johnny FD – Chiang Mai, Thailand / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks - South Carolina, US / 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: 00:20 - Johnny & Sam Catch Up/NYE Plans 07:15 - State of the World thru the eyes of Sam & Johnny 17:04 - 2024 Travel Plans 21:18 - Sam's new daily zen routine

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  • As the deadline looms for the United States to decide on continuing to fund Ukraine in their ongoing war with Russia, Johnny reached out to a fellow YouTuber who specializes in the war. Jake Broe has amassed nearly a half million YouTube subscribers due to his reports on what's happening with the war. Jake joins Johnny for an in-depth conversation on the effects of the United States funding the war and what would happen if funding was cut off. Then Derek and Johnny circle back with their thoughts and discuss Johnny's venture out of Ukraine for the winter.

    Discussed:

    Jake Broe YouTube Jake Broe on Instagram Jake Broe on X

    Where we are:

    Johnny FD – Kharkiv, 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 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: 02:23 - Johnny & Derek Intro 06:30 - Jake Broe Interview Begins 15:40 - How Funds are Disbursed to Ukraine 26:29 - What Would Happen if the U.S. Became Isolationists?50:21 - Johnny and Derek Discuss Interview

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  • Johnny and Derek discuss one of the best strategies to escape inflation: Location Arbitrage. For those of you that can work remotely or do not need to work, living in a cheaper place is the easiest way to get the most bang for your buck. Johnny explains where he has decided to spend the winter at and they compare prices to where Derek is at in Los Angeles, a notoriously expensive place to live.

    Discussed:

    Big Mac Index Numbeo Cost of Living $16 Big Mac Story

    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 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: 02:32 - Johnny & Derek Intro 12:20 - $16 Big Mac Controversy 17:15 - Big Mac Index 20:10 - Cost of Living Resources32:44 - Why is Thailand Still Cheap?

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  • Inspired by a topic that came up in last week's Quarterly Update (ILAB 282) Johnny and Sam go over the actual costs of owning a vacation home versus staying in hotels on vacation. Sam uses his real life examples he personally owns in Thailand and the United States for the cost basis. Results may surprise you on the costs of these properties versus what you could be spending that same amount on in going on vacations around the World!
    Discussed:

    ILAB Episode 282: Q3 2023 Quarterly Update


    Where we are:

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

    Sponsor:

    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 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:

    01:40 - Sam & Johnny Intro/Catchup
    12:00 - Sam's Thailand Vacation Home Costs
    23:23 - Sam's U.S. Vacation Home Costs
    36:39 - Benefits to Owning a Vacation Home

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  • 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:

    ILAB 227: Travel for (Almost) Free with Credit Card Points Hacking ILAB 276: Timeshares 101 - How to Exit This Bad Travel Investment ILAB Patreon

    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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  • 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:

    VIDEO: Black Hops Beer Tasting Black Hops Official Site Black Hops on Facebook Black Hops on Instagram ILAB Episode 06: Invest in Yourself and Startup an Award Winning Brewery

    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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  • 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:

    Bust Down Rolex DJ Skee's Shoe Collection The Game's Shoe Collection Bearbrick Dolls

    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 Worth09:15 - Is Your Home an Asset?17:40 - What's a Bust Down Rolex?24:23 - Is Your Car an Asset?

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  • 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

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    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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  • 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 (Almost) 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

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    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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  • 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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  • 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
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    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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  • 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

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    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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  • 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

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    NetSuite
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    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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  • 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

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    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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