The Ben Leavitt Show

In this episode, I sit down with Keith D, a finance YouTuber who skyrocketed to over 66,000 subscribers in under two months. Together, we dive deep into how the financial system really works. We break down the inner workings of money, bonds, stocks, and assets, and reveal how the top 1% leverage these tools to build even greater wealth. Plus, we dive into why crypto is becoming a major player and how new legislation is reshaping the future of finance. If you want to understand how the wealthy play the money game—and how you can too—this is the episode to watch.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4xGbBgSFoR0SocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benleavitt_/?hl=enTwitter: https://x.com/iambenleavittTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benleavittFor business inquiries contact [email protected] Keith  @theinneroperator  Keith's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/theinneroperatorTimestamps 0:00 Cold open, meme coins and SEC shift0:41 Show intro, who Keith is and why it matters2:28 We’re rolling, Keith’s “best day of my life” mindset4:09 Setting the table, why this convo will be dense4:34 Growing up around billionaire families5:58 Bentleys in the pickup line7:07 A million-dollar Porsche at school7:50 The “invisible wealth” lesson9:27 Curiosity and drive from watching parents work10:03 Internet as the unfair advantage11:03 Early online hustle, anonymity as leverage14:16 First sale: Bing Ads + ClickBank tattoo stencils16:13 From dropship to branded spiritual bracelets17:28 IG automation growth tactics that worked then20:18 Learning to scale with Facebook ads21:16 Quick subscribe ask21:23 JetSmarter and the Facebook ads gold rush22:40 Underpriced attention, pounce early24:31 Finding Gary Vee at 16, validation to build25:55 Going public, handling critics, teach anyway41:14 45 days to ~66k subs, why the channel exploded45:23 School and “experts” vs reality in social media48:00 Media “expert” story, credentials vs outcomes56:30 Money as a tool, not trophies57:34 Proximity science: motor and emotional resonance1:00:30 Create proximity online, books and “lunch with CEOs”1:04:26 Think and Grow Rich moment on campus1:06:02 30 minutes a day and identity, do vs try1:07:45 “Complain or compete”1:09:18 Community beats isolation, Keith’s group1:12:36 Bonds 101 and why debt-to-GDP matters1:19:58 MMT, inflation, and the “double tax” feeling1:24:21 Grow out of the debt, rates and refinancing1:25:28 Could the US lose dominance?1:26:20 Bitcoin’s 2008 timing, game-theory origins1:30:45 DARPA to value networks, why that matters1:33:20 US pivots to pro-crypto coordination1:34:21 Meme coins “okay” now, implications1:37:16 Luca Nets, marketing, and underpriced attention1:46:09 Oracles and Chainlink, real-world data in smart contracts1:46:52 Real-world asset tokenization1:47:55 Stablecoins, how they work and why the US cares1:50:16 The GENIUS Act and Treasury demand1:51:34 BlackRock’s tokenization focus vs ETF noise1:53:34 Private vs public permissioned blockchains1:59:03 Avoid price hype, understand the tech2:02:21 How to start: read top 20 white papers2:04:21 Keith’s “packaging the opportunity” teaserDisclaimer:This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. I am not a licensed financial advisor, and the opinions shared are my own. I may own, have a position in, or otherwise benefit from some of the assets, companies, or topics discussed. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making any financial decisions. Investing involves risk, and you should never invest more than you’re willing to lose.

Ever wanted to quit social media? Quynh did for 4 years & she shares the good & the bad in this episode. If you enjoyed the episode, please consider subscribing! My mission is to help you thrive in a world no one prepared you for, and your free subscription is the best way to help me do that. Thank you in advance for your support! ✌️❤️Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3h9_kr2lfxYApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ben-leavitt-show/id1799777720SocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benleavitt_/?hl=enTwitter: https://x.com/iambenleavittTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benleavittFor business inquiries contact: [email protected]:This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. I am not a licensed financial advisor, and the opinions shared are my own. I may own, have a position in, or otherwise benefit from some of the assets, companies, or topics discussed. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making any financial decisions. Investing involves risk, and you should never invest more than you’re willing to lose.

Peter runs one of the largest AI podcasts in the world. Each week he brings on the people building AI. The goal of this conversation was to explore how AI will impact the everyday person, not the tech elites. The discussion centers on the increasing worry and unease about artificial intelligence and its influence on the workforce, with many fearing ai job loss. It's easy to become fearful of the technology impact, especially with the growing ai automation. Considering the future of work, many are experiencing anxiety about their job security. Peter shares an optimists approach to what's coming, and attempts to go beyond the fear bait headlines. If you enjoyed the episode, consider subscribing to the channel. Podcast AppsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Byj5FNcHGJxjhoeVpMxJF?si=lXSGVDfOTl-8vFl1bqt9MQApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ben-leavitt-show/id1799777720SocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benleavitt_/?hl=enTwitter: https://x.com/iambenleavittTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benleavittFor business inquiries contact [email protected]:This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. I am not a licensed financial advisor, and the opinions shared are my own. I may own, have a position in, or otherwise benefit from some of the assets, companies, or topics discussed. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making any financial decisions. Investing involves risk, and you should never invest more than you’re willing to lose.

Luca Netz, the owner of Pudgy Penguins, has turned a cute little penguin NFT into a global brand loved and recognized by millions. Luca shares the story behind buying the project for 2.5 Million when everyone was saying that Crypto & NFTs are a scam. And how he plans to turn Pudgy into a Billion Dollar brand and the face of crypto. Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/gFs-v9cR7QASocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benleavitt_/?hl=enTwitter: https://x.com/iambenleavittTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benleavittFor business inquiries contact [email protected] & Pudgy Penguins Luca's X Account: https://x.com/LucaNetzPudgy Penguins website: https://pudgypenguins.com/Pudgy Penguins X account: https://x.com/pudgypenguinsAbstract website: https://www.abs.xyz/Pudgy Penguins Telegram Channel: https://t.me/PudgyPenguinsDisclaimer:This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. I am not a licensed financial advisor, and the opinions shared are my own. I may own, have a position in, or otherwise benefit from some of the assets, companies, or topics discussed. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making any financial decisions. Investing involves risk, and you should never invest more than you’re willing to lose.

Your phone provider knows everything about you, but sacrificing privacy isn't a necessity to be connected. Micky and World Mobile are building a decentralized future for telecom where you are in control of your own data, not big telecom. Watch on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/dqLpB_FipgUSocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benleavitt_/?hl=enTwitter: https://x.com/iambenleavittTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benleavittFor business inquiries contact [email protected] & World Mobile Micky's Twitter: https://x.com/MrTelecomsWorld Mobile: https://worldmobile.io/Disclaimer:This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. I am not a licensed financial advisor, and the opinions shared are my own. I may own, have a position in, or otherwise benefit from some of the assets, companies, or topics discussed. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making any financial decisions. Investing involves risk, and you should never invest more than you’re willing to lose.

The public perception and use of Bitcoin is on the brink of transforming the entire financial system. It's time to get educated and make some informed decisions to benefit yourself and your family financially. On this show we cover crypto often so if you're new consider subscribing but don't let this be the end of your research & discovery. ✌️❤️Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nkHdCQgbSEISocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benleavitt_/?hl=enTwitter: https://x.com/iambenleavittTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benleavittFor business inquiries contact [email protected]:This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. I am not a licensed financial advisor, and the opinions shared are my own. I may own, have a position in, or otherwise benefit from some of the assets, companies, or topics discussed. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making any financial decisions. Investing involves risk, and you should never invest more than you’re willing to lose.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tyX7l6e66lUSocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benleavitt_/?hl=enTwitter: https://x.com/iambenleavittTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benleavittFor business inquiries contact [email protected]:This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. I am not a licensed financial advisor, and the opinions shared are my own. I may own, have a position in, or otherwise benefit from some of the assets, companies, or topics discussed. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making any financial decisions. Investing involves risk, and you should never invest more than you’re willing to lose.

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Here's my theory as to why certain people are more afraid of AI than others. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aRvL36frHTYSubscribe if you enjoyed and please leave a 5 Start review! - BL ✌️❤️

Big Tech controls your data and endless amount of sensitive information because we have no other options, Navjit & Iagon are working to change that. Iagon is a decentralized computing and storage company taking on the likes of AWS, Google and Microsoft to provide a more secure and decentralized option to keep your data secure and maintain privacy. Web3 provides the opportunity for a more secure and decentralized future and Nav is one of the builders actively working to create this future. Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/mLDNwwixomYSocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benleavitt_/?hl=enTwitter: https://x.com/iambenleavittTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benleavittFor business inquiries contact [email protected] Nav on X: https://x.com/NaVi_GaT0RIagon: https://iagon.com/Disclaimer:This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. I am not a licensed financial advisor, and the opinions shared are my own. I may own, have a position in, or otherwise benefit from some of the assets, companies, or topics discussed. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making any financial decisions. Investing involves risk, and you should never invest more than you’re willing to lose.

I’m sitting down with Betty from DeadFellaz and ColdLink to pull back the curtain on Web3. We’re talking NFTs, community building, art, culture, and how to survive (and thrive) in the chaos of this space. We hit everything from the early days of DeadFellaz & NFTs to what’s next, how they think about leadership, and why authenticity actually matters when everyone’s chasing hype.If you care about where crypto, art, and culture collide, this is one you don’t wanna miss.Podcast AppsYouTube: https://youtu.be/wR9pG8k8V7sSocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benleavitt_/?hl=enTwitter: https://x.com/iambenleavittTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benleavittFor business inquiries, contact [email protected]

Welcome to Cardano 101. This episode featuring BigPey is the perfect introduction to all things Cardano. We share its origin story, how the technology works and how it is about to change the world and how we navigate it. Podcast AppsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpzKwGQaeqgSocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benleavitt_/?hl=enTwitter: https://x.com/iambenleavittTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benleavittFor business inquiries contact [email protected]

Samuel Thompson is a serial entrepreneur who’s built a habit of turning ideas into action—fast. Every week, he tests new concepts using a simple validation system to see what sticks. In this episode, we break down what really matters when you’re just getting started, and how making that first dollar online can completely change the game.If interested in joining Sam's paid communuty "Grow Faster" you can do so here: https://www.skool.com/growfaster/about?ref=d129f7f7a9284c468e6d2205c390299bWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_WRQoY96cU

Bryce built his latest startup Creator Cookbook in a single weekend all using AI. We talk about how you can do the same, where the opportunities for businesses are and how you can ship ideas fast to take advantage of your unique advantages. Creator Cookbook https://creatorcook.com/Podcast AppsYouTube: https://youtu.be/v1NgKdqhgNQApple Podcasts: SocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benleavitt_/?hl=enTwitter: https://x.com/iambenleavittTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benleavittFor business inquiries contact [email protected]

Podcast AppsWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rrPSERKidg8SocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benleavitt_/?hl=enTwitter: https://x.com/iambenleavittTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benleavittFor business inquiries contact [email protected]

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Philipp Humm is a professional storytelling coach who helps people worldwide tell better stories and become more confident and captivating when presenting. He shares storytelling techniques anybody can use to start telling better stories. It doesn't matter if you're 'boring' or an introvert; Philipp shares proven techniques he used to go from awkward introvert to professional storytelling coach, helping some of the largest companies communicate more effectively. Podcast AppsYoutube: https://youtu.be/gtVqe8ERExk SocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benleavitt_/?hl=enTwitter: https://x.com/iambenleavittTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benleavittFor business inquiries, contact [email protected]

Gut issues are common but they arent normal. Brendan is a gut health expert with a doctorate in holistic medicine. He helps people solve their gut issues for good to reduce bloating, inflammation and discomfort. In this episode we address the root cause of most gut issues and the steps you can take to solve it.Podcast AppsYouTube: https://youtu.be/dUpCQKWw3h4Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-ben-leavitt-show/id1799777720SocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benleavitt_/?hl=enTwitter: https://x.com/iambenleavittTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benleavittFor business inquiries, contact [email protected] with Brendan  @GutGang  Brendans instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_gut_whispererr?igsh=MThuOG43eXE4c2xpbw==Disclaimer: This content is for educational and entertainment advice only; nothing should be taken as medical or financial advice. Timestamps0:00:00 Intro0:02:50 Becoming a gut health expert0:08:15 Solving your own gut problems0:10:38 Our many broken systems0:20:41 How to start healing your gut 0:45:28 How to eat gut-friendly on a budget0:51:22 How to take control of your life1:17:07 Overcome trauma and limiting beliefs 1:22:45 How a gut health expert eats 1:24:27 Roadmap to healing your gut 1:30:34 How to decide who to listen to online 1:35:17 What cooking oils to use 1:39:34 Truth on micro plastics 1:43:40 Gluten 1011:48:57 Is grass-fed meat worth it?1:51:26 How to find support and heal your gut

Tom Blake is an online entrepreneur who grows brands through blogs and YouTube content. He studies side hustles and helps people make money online. Podcast AppsYouTube: https://youtu.be/j44_dxAB8gIApple Podcasts: SocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benleavitt_/?hl=enTwitter: https://x.com/iambenleavittTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benleavittConnect with Tom:  @TomBlakeFinance  For business inquiries, contact [email protected]:00:00 Intro 0:01:35 Getting Started with online business0:07:58 Turning a side hustle into the main thing0:10:35 Overcoming looking stupid 0:15:19 Growing a real online business with a day job0:22:54 Best online business to start today 0:32:52 Best current easy side hustles 0:36:57 The ethics of YouTube click bait 0:48:08 What selling an online business is actually like 0:57:00 The reality of being a digital nomad1:08:00 How to make your first dollar online

Tanner Shuck is a lifetime natural personal trainer who is in incredible shape at 37. He shares how simple health and nutrition can be when you wake up to how things are designed to keep you fat and consuming. If you want to become healthy again, it should be simple, but it won't be easy. Podcast AppsYoutube: https://youtu.be/-7uZsPA_qXsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/natural-bodybuilder-get-the-body-you-want-in-2025/id1799777720?i=1000697466422SocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benleavitt_/?hl=enTwitter: https://x.com/iambenleavittTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benleavittForFor business inquiries, contact [email protected] with Tanner Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tanner_shuck?igsh=and1aGJ0dzI1eWtlYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Tanner_Shuck1Nothing in this content should be deemed as medical or financial advice. Always consult with a trusted professional before making decisions that impact your life. Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:56 Why is fitness so PC00:03:56 Overcoming Injuries & Surgery00:14:17 If you hate working out 00:16:38 Its not normal to be unhealthy, just common00:19:20 how to become healthy again 00:28:00 Eating healthy isn’t expensive 00:32:20 Food disinformation and the broken systems00:58:15 Reality of living in Dubai as an expat 01:05:42 How steroid use became so normalized 01:15:42 How to get fit as a beginner01:21:56 Biggest fitness myths

With Trump Tariffs looming for Canada, Mexico and the world, we sit down with VFP Sam Lichtman to discuss what the tariffs mean for Canada, US and the world. We also discuss the state of the Canadian economy and housing market, how everything got to where it is now and if new leadership can help save Canada from economic collapse. Subscribe to the show here on YouTube or on your favourite podcast app (linked below). Stay Curious. ✌️❤️Podcast AppsYouTube: https://youtu.be/TguOmvj45YIApple Podcasts: SocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benleavitt_/?hl=enTwitter: https://x.com/iambenleavittTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benleavittFor business inquiries, contact [email protected] with Sam Lichtman https://linktr.ee/samlichtmanbook mentioned: https://amzn.to/3QEzhceChapters00:00:00 - Introduction00:05:18 - Canada's Economic Issues00:08:31 - Canadian Housing Market Challenges00:10:44 - Is Canadian Real Estate a Bubble?00:13:54 - Canadian Mortgage Down Payment Rules00:16:02 - High-Ratio Mortgages Explained00:19:00 - Concerns for Canadian Market00:21:04 - Smart Money Decisions00:23:21 - Invest in Yourself00:27:43 - Track Your Economic Value00:29:50 - Predicting Economic Trends00:33:19 - Canada's Trade Relations00:35:56 - Trump's Protectionist Agenda00:38:30 - Polarization Tactics00:40:25 - Truthfulness in Politics00:42:24 - Understanding Online Marketing00:44:31 - Social Media's Political Impact00:47:39 - Predictions for Leadership Race00:49:37 - Value Exchange in Media00:52:00 - Effective Communication00:55:05 - Pierre's Potential Impact00:57:30 - Tax Changes Impact01:04:26 - Government Accountability01:07:19 - Immigration Challenges01:09:44 - Economic Impact of Immigration01:13:34 - Polarization and Immigration01:16:51 - Need for Constructive Dialogue01:18:51 - Business and Politics01:20:53 - Civil Discourse in Business01:24:21 - Expertise vs. Opinion01:26:44 - Polarization and Expertise01:29:01 - Voter Awareness01:32:01 - Algorithmic Echo Chambers01:34:26 - Real Conversations