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The Financial Independence Show
by Cody Berman and Justin Taylor
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.
Episodes
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Freedom First, Money Second | Vincent Pugliese
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…
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$1M by 33 While Enjoying the Journey | Justin Peters
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...
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Financial Independence from ONE Product | Jason VanDevere
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...
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The Healthcare Heist: Will Healthcare Derail Your Retirement Plan | Jordan Grumet
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...
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$2M Net Worth in 6 Years as a Travel Nurse | Sophia Khawly
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...
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Coast FI with $500K by Age 30 | Evan Lawler
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,...
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How to Legally Avoid Taxes with Real Estate | Josh Mettle
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...
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From Book Tour Manager to Retire by 30 with Grant Sabatier
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...
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From College Dropout to 8-Figure Entrepeneur | Chandler Bolt
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...
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$5M Exit, 700K Followers, and Now THIS | Jeremy Schneider
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...
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Living a Life Well Worth It (+ Justin’s New Business)
Today's episode is a little different as Justin pulls back the curtain on his and Leslie's new venture, Life Well Worth It. This passion project is a fitness and wellness retreat business that started with one big idea: what if they could take the unique lifestyle they created and the passions...
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Cody’s Very First Podcast (And What’s Changed)
Back in January of 2018, I (Cody) attended my first in-person FI event — CampFI in Florida. I was 21 years old at the time, and my mind was blown. I was meeting real people who retired in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. The guys from ChooseFI decided to record a community episode featuring some folks…
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He Quit His Day Job by Doing This | Cory Jacobson
Today's episode is a long-overdue follow-up with Cory Jacobson of The Wealth Juice Podcast. Four years ago, Cory and his business partner Ryan joined us while still working their day jobs, building a real estate portfolio on the side, and documenting every step of the journey. A lot has changed...
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Retire by 30 (Cody Wrote a Book!)
Cody wrote a book! That's right, the secret is out, and you're getting all the details here, folks. Retire by 30 is a guide to reaching financial independence as fast as possible. In this episode, Justin gets to pepper Cody with questions about the book, including: Why was Cody living the…
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He Read 576+ Finance Books… Here’s His Best Advice | Andrew Giancola
Andrew Giancola, host of the award-winning The Personal Finance Podcast, joins us today to talk all things (you guessed it)... personal finance. This guy has read over 576 books on money and business (more since we've recorded), and he shares everything he's learned. Can we trust the 4% rule? Do...
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The Hidden Cost of the Life You Envy
In this episode, we dive into the concept of "Comprehensive Coveting" and why you can't cherry-pick the best parts of someone else's success without accepting their sacrifices. For example, maybe squeezing into a 375 sq/ft apartment or forgoing children isn't something you're comfortable with…
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Travel Hacking Like a Pro | Aaron Hurd
Aaron Hurd joins us today to share a more rational, math-based approach to the world of credit card rewards. Aaron is a long-time expert in the space who has written for major publications like Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and The Points Guy. After years of writing for others, he recently...
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Own Your Time (10 Steps to Family Financial Freedom) | Andy Hill
Andy Hill joins us today to give you the step-by-step playbook to own your time. This is Andy's second appearance on the show, and this time it coincides with the release of his new book -> Own Your Time: 10 Financial Steps to Put Your Family First and Escape the Corporate Grind. In this episode,...
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How to Crush Your 2026 Goals
It's a new year, and that means new goals! Cody and Justin share their top tips and tricks to help you set yourself up for success in 2026. The guys are already hitting the ground running with their 2026 goals: Cody is already testing out snowbirding down in Florida Justin is actively recruiting...
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$8,000/Month Digital Nomad Family + Business Marketing 101 | Eric Dingler
Eric Dingler and his family of 6 travel the world full-time for just $8,000 per month. He runs multiple businesses, "worldschools" his kids, and chooses to live life a bit differently. In this episode, we cover: How to travel with a large family Eric's digital nomad toolkit Wordschooling and...
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Justin’s 2-Year Retirement Anniversary: Reflections, Updates, and Looking Forward
Wow, how time flies! Justin has officially been retired for two full years. Today, we'll dig into how year 2 was different, get life and financial updates, and also look forward to year 3. You'll notice a big fitness theme, and Justin will discuss an upcoming fitness retreat he's organizing in...
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Unlearning Frugality | The Mad Fientist
Brandon Ganch, aka The Mad Fientist, joins us to share how he's trying to break some of the frugal habits that allowed him to retire at the age of 34. He is one of the earliest analytical voices in the FI movement, known for treating FI as a systems problem. He leverages his background in…
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We Live Better Than Kings Did (Thanksgiving Special Episode)
Cody & Justin are here to flood your ears with thanks! Your very own Financial Independence Show co-hosts are here with a special Thanksgiving episode. It's hard to believe we're rounding out yet another year, and there's so much to be thankful for as always. Fitness improving, relationships...
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From $111,000 in Debt to Freedom through Budgeting | Allison Baggerly
Allison Baggerly from Inspired Budget joins us to share her journey from $111,000 in debt to creating a life of freedom through budgeting. Topics covered include: How to change your spending habits Paying down debt as quickly as possible Different types of budgets and how to implement The power…
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Building a $700,000+ Glamping Business | Garrett Brown
Garrett Brown, author of The Glamping Investor, joins us to talk all about building a glamping business. He shares his own journey from $0 to $700,000+ in revenue, and his best tips on how you can get started yourself. Topics covered include: Finding the right plot of land Understanding...
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The Magic of Compounding | Sathish Gajula
Sathish Gajula from the Compounding Project joins us to talk about compounding your health, wealth, and mindset. He shares some mindblowing stats, along with plenty of tactical advice. Topics covered include: Why investing early matters so much How to cut back on the "big 3" expenses The most...
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Building a $32.5 Million Treehouse Empire | Seth & Tori Bolt
Seth and Tori Bolt from Bolt Farm Treehouse join us to share their story of a wedding gift that turned into a $32.5 million business. It's been truly incredible to see what they've built together, and more importantly, just how down-to-earth both of them are despite their tremendous success.…
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How to Retire Often | Jillian Johnsrud
Jillian Johnsrud, a friend and multiple-time guest on The FI Show, joins us to discuss her latest book, Retire Often. Specifically, we cover: Why mini-retirements are so important How mini-retirements can accelerate your FI timeline The art of negotiation Finding meaning from taking breaks…
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How He Spent Only $9,400 On a 6-Month Trip (Justin’s 2025 Recap)
Justin is back! Your very own Financial Independence Show co-host is here to give you all the financial details from his six-month journey around the world. Spoiler alert, he actually turned a profit and increased his net worth by $100k+ while abroad. The numbers might be shocking, but as always,...
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Buying Houses with No Money Down from Thousands of Miles Away | Tony J Robinson
Tony J Robinson, co-host of the BiggerPockets Real Estate Rookie podcast and one half of The Real Estate Robinsons, joins us to talk real estate strategy. Tony has experience with many creative financing options and buying properties all around the country. Specifically, we cover: 100% mortgage...
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How to Travel the World on $75 a Day | Nomadic Matt
If you've ever searched for something travel-related, you've probably stumbled onto Nomadic Matt's website at one point or another. He started travel blogging back in 2008 and quickly became one of the biggest names in the space. As you can imagine, after traveling and gathering information for…
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The Simple Path to Wealth (Does it Still Work?) | JL Collins
Who said building wealth had to be complicated? In this episode, we're joined by JL Collins, author of The Simple Path to Wealth (recently revised). JL was one of the pioneers of the FI space as we know it today, and has been coined "The Godfather of FI". During this interview, we cover: If the...
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$1,500 per Month to Travel in Southeast Asia (Justin’s 3-Month Recap)
Today, we bring you our second episode covering Justin's six-month journey across Asia and Europe. Luckily, Justin loves documenting the numbers, so you'll get the most in-depth breakdown of expenses you could hope for. Listen in to see how he's living it up in paradise for $45/day. That number...
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How to Get Rich Doing Boring Things | Nick Huber
Entrepreneurship doesn't have to be sexy. In today's episode, Nick Huber, author of The Sweaty Startup, talks about how to get rich doing boring things. Instead of building the next AI tool, how about a painting business? Or landscaping? Or HVAC? Or one of the hundreds of services that everyday...
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Inner Entrepreneur (Start, Build, Buy, Scale, and Sell Your Business) | Grant Sabatier
Grant Sabatier, the bestselling author of Financial Freedom, returns to the show for the third time to talk all about entrepreneurship. Inside the episode we cover: How to come up with business ideas What makes a successful entrepreneur Why 9/10 small businesses fail Grant's perfect business...
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$2,052 for 5 Weeks in Southeast Asia (Justin’s 1-Month Recap)
Today we bring you our first episode since Justin hit the road on his six-month journey across Asia and Europe. Luckily, Justin loves documenting the numbers so you'll get the most in-depth breakdown of expenses you could hope for. Listen in to see how he's living it up in paradise for $55/day....
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Helping 1,000,000 People Invest in Real Estate | Dustin Heiner
Dustin Heiner returns to the show after a long 5 years to share what he's been up to since his last appearance (a lot!). We discuss His recent 355-unit apartment building and multiple hotel acquisitions How he's built a podcasting network His fast-growing real estate conference His daily and…
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2025 Goals and Updates (+ a Major Podcast Announcement)
Today we bring you our goals for 2025 along with some upcoming changes to the podcast. Every year, we like to map out some of our goals and what we aim to accomplish. We break these down into the following categories: Money/Finance Fitness Family/Relationship Other Some examples of Cody's goals...
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12 Money Lessons (Christmas Special)
Today we bring you a Christmas special of sorts. The 12 money lessons as a play on the 12 days of Christmas. These are some of the most foundational takeaways we've realized during our financial journey. We truly believe if you master these lessons, you'll have a clear path to hitting your money...
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Finding Purpose and Meaning | Doc G
Jordan Grumet aka Doc G brings his brilliant insights to help listeners find answers to one of the hardest questions we battle with, what is our purpose? That gets broken down in this episode and his upcoming book, The Purpose Code. He has a history as a physician which brings amazing…
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Financial Freedom in 3 Years (Cody’s FI Journey Explained)
Someone recently asked me: "How did you reach FI?" I didn't have a great answer for them that didn't take 30+ minutes to explain. So, I recorded a podcast episode outlining my entire FI Journey - all the numbers, all the income streams, all the expenses, year over year. Below are the notes I...
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1 Year Since Retirement
Justin retired 1 year ago today! What did he do? How does he feel? Did the numbers work out as expected? Luckily for you, he's dropped all the answers to that in the show with the highlights below. Read on for Justin's notes: Numerical Highlights from Year 1: Averaged around $2500/mo or $30k/yr...
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Election Aftermath, Controlling Your Controllables, and Giving Thanks
In this episode, Cody and Justin discuss what they're thankful for and the importance of focusing on what you can control. We recorded this episode shortly after Election Day. Elections leave a lot of people feeling defeated and a lot of people feeling like they've won. The reality is that…
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Healthcare on the FI Journey | Lynn & Jackie (Replay)
It's open enrollment season, meaning making healthcare choices for the upcoming year. So for today’s episode, we're featuring FI healthcare experts Lynn Frair and Jackie Cummings Koski. We cover: HSAs Healthshare Ministries Subsidized Care Deductible and Out-ot-Pocket Maximums Open Enrollment…
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This Side Hustle Will Blow Your Mind
Cody joins Amy Porterfield on the Online Marketing Made Easy podcast to talk all about digital products. He covers topics such as: The best platforms to sell digital products How to find digital products you might already own How to get more subscribers using printables How to make more money…
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Tennis Olympian Turned Real Estate Pro | Sunitha Rao (Replay)
Our friend Sunitha Rao came from humble beginnings. Her parents spent most of their lives in one of the poorest regions in India. Despite all odds, Suni became a professional tennis player and traveled the globe playing in different tournaments. Years later, she turned her competitive nature…
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$5,000,000 Net Worth & 2,000,000 Downloads
2,000,000 downloads! And it's all thanks to listeners, viewers, and readers like yourself. In today's episode, we reflect on everything that has changed and everything that hasn't. Cody & Justin have increased their net worths by a combined $5,000,000! Justin retired 10 years sooner than he ever...
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Freedom, Resilience, Everest | Jane Kanizay
Jane Kanizay went from financial freedom to divorce to financial freedom again while achieving amazing physical feats along the way. Jane is an adventurer, educator, activist, speaker, artist, and mother of four who successfully climbed Mt. Everest with her 19-year-old daughter on May 14th…
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$46 Per Day to Travel The World
In this episode, Cody and Justin discuss how Justin will travel the world for 6 months at a shockingly low price. In total, the trip will cover 161 days as currently planned. The cost is only $46 per day! That cost includes flights, trains, ferries, accommodation, and activities for one person....
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Buy What You Love Without Going Broke | Jen Smith
One of the questions we get asked most often is for guidance on what someone should and should not spend money on. The answer is always... it depends. What's important to me, may not be important to you. Jen Smith is here to give everyone the framework to make those tough decisions. This…
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ABOUT THIS 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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