The Young Finance Guy

In this episode, Scott Shellady—widely known as The Cow Guy—shares the untold origin story that shaped his career in global financial markets. From the historic 1987 stock market crash to the volatile spring of 1988, Scott reflects on life as a fresh-out-of-college finance major from the University of Colorado Boulder, navigating a Wall Street world built on 100% commission stockbroker roles. Choosing a different path, Scott followed his instincts to Chicago, earning just $125 a week while working a second job parking cars at Harry Caray's—a humbling start that laid the foundation for resilience in the commodities and equities markets. The journey takes a dramatic turn when, at just 24 years old, Scott moves to London with no cell phone, no job, and no place to live, where a major misunderstanding unexpectedly becomes a career-defining breakthrough. This episode is a powerful look at risk-taking, perseverance, financial history, and personal growth, offering insight into what it really takes to succeed in trading, investing, and global markets—and the moments that change everything.