Nat Berman – You’re Smart Enough to Invest on Your Own

BIO: 15 years of experience running his own business, more than enough money, time, and freedom; now Nat Berman teaches the practical steps he’s taken to achieve these results in what now takes only 3-4 hours a day.STORY: Nat got wind of a stock that Jim Cramer would tout on his show and invest in. Nat decided to invest $30,000 in the stock without further research. He lost the money in a short period.LEARNING: Do your research. Never buy a stock that somebody tells you about. “Pause. Read. Invest.”Nat Berman Guest profileAfter fifteen years of experience running his own business, more than enough money, time, and freedom, now Nat Berman teaches the practical steps he’s taken to achieve these results in what now takes only 3-4 hours a day.Worst investment everNat knew a guy that worked for Jim Cramer directly. He got wind of the stock that Cramer was going to tout on his show and would put in his charitable trust. Nat put in $30,000. He lost a lot of it in a short amount of time.Lessons learnedDo your own research, assess your risk, and understand what you’re comfortable losing.Everybody is smart enough to make their own investments.Andrew’s takeawaysInvest in the S&P 500 or an index fund if you’re learning how to invest.Never, ever buy a stock that somebody tells you about. Make your decision that this is the stock that you want to own for a particular reason.Build a portfolio of about 10 stocks to diversify your risk.Actionable adviceWhenever someone tells you about an amazing stock, pause, read about it, and see what kind of news there is about it. Check out the financials too. Just don’t do anything for at least 24 hours to a week.No.1 goal for the next 12 monthsNat’s goal for the next 12 months is to be proud of himself and be able to look into the mirror every day and know that he’s satisfied and comfortable with where he is.Parting words “Stay focused.”Nat Berman [spp-transcript] Connect with Nat BermanLinkedInFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTubeWebsiteAndrew’s booksHow to Start Building Your Wealth Investing in the Stock MarketMy Worst Investment Ever9 Valuation Mistakes and How to Avoid ThemTransform Your Business with Dr.Deming’s 14 PointsAndrew’s online programsValuation Master ClassHow to Start Building Your Wealth Investing in the Stock MarketFinance Made Ridiculously SimpleBecome a Great Presenter and Increase Your InfluenceTransform Your Business with Dr. Deming’s 14 PointsConnect with Andrew Stotz:astotz.comLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterYouTubeMy Worst Investment Ever Podcast