133: 2019 Year in Review, Sam Marks & Johnny FD

As the year 2019 comes to an end, it is time for Sam Marks & Johnny FD to share their year in review. Both Sam and Johnny are digital nomads, investors, and travelers who love exploring the world while growing their net worth. During the episode, Sam and Johnny share their amazing travels for the year, including the Trans-Siberian Trip, which has been on Sam’s bucket list for quite some time. They share their experiences while on their adventures and their realizations throughout the year. They also reveal their top purchases for the year, the books they read, and their ultimate goals for 2020. Where we are: Sam Marks and Johnny FD – Chiang Mai, Thailand Links: Diversyfund.com – Use coupon code BOSS20 Get Your FREE audiobook ILAB 124: Q3 2019 Updates: Sam & Johnny FD Review Investments, Lifestyle, and Quarterly Plans Recommended: 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) Betterment– Get up to 1 year managed free PeerStreet– Get a 1% yield bump on your first loan Wealthfront– get your first $15,000 managed free Books: Cocaine Nights - J G Ballard Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking Trans-Siberian Trip: See Sam’s pics of trip on Instagram @imsammarks Costs > Visa - $400 > Train & Hotels (18 days) - $2,015 > Activities - $1,800 > Flights - $600 Total: $4,815 + $1,500 cash Grand Total: $6,315 Note from Sam: this was an extended 3-week trip starting in Helsinki. We traveled in first-class sleeper trains, stayed in the nicest available hotels, and at the finest restaurants. The trip could easily be done for ½, but the value is so good, I would recommend trying to do as much as you’re able to. If you go, I would recommend using the travel agency below who arranged everything for us and arranged a guide at each stop. Travel Agency: Company: NomadTrain Website: NomadTrain.co Email: [email protected] Note: contact Olga or Irina and mention “Invest Like a Boss” sent you and they will give you $50 off your trip Time Stamps: 14:34 – “I took the Trans-Siberian Railway. It’s been the top trip I wanted to do my entire life ever since I heard about it” – Sam Marks 19:52 – Crazy adventure in Russia 25:40 – What items in the Bucket List they crossed off this year 29:01 – Overcoming an internet disconnection dilemma 31:42 – Organizing the Nomad Summit 35:54 – Going back to a $250 apartment 37:29 – “Speaking of leveling up, a big part of it is learning and growing” – Johnny FD 37:32 – Books they read this year 41:51 – Learning Russian through audiobooks 45:41 – Johnny‘s travel log 46:32 – “My ultimate goal would be a maximum of 4 countries a year” – Johnny FD 48:10 – Travel plans for 2020 51:15 – Sam’s top purchases for the year 53:46 – Johnny’s product purchases for the year 1:00:44 – Rapid progressions in the world 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 2019. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.