Grant Sabatier Podcast

In my first solo episode in two years, I share my thoughts on whether you can still make money online, the future of the Creator Economy, my website holding company, my personal brand strategy, my next book, and more life updates.

I've also recently re-opened my FIpreneur community to new members, so if you're interested in using entrepreneurship to accelerate your journey to financial independence check out https://grantsabatier.com/community

In this episode, I chat with Haroon Mokhtarzada, serial entrepreneur and CEO of Rocket Money, about how he sold his first company Webs.com for $125 million, how he escaped feeling lost after the acquisition, what financial independence means to him, and how he grew and sold his second company TrueBill to Rocket Companies for $1.5 Billion.

We also dive into the most important metrics that matter in any business if you want to grow, as well as the opportunities and challenges of taking on outside investors. Haroon shares his simple framework for whether it makes sense to get investors or keep your freedom and more. I loved this conversation and I'm excited to bring more entrepreneurs on the show.

I'm honored to have Charles Eisenstein on the show, where we dive into money, consciousness, climate, giving, and more.

His book Sacred Economics: Money, Gift, & Society in the Age of Transition is one of the best books I've read. I couldn't put it down. I also enjoyed his book The Yoga of Eating.

Charles is an inspiring teacher, speaker, and author who writes about a diverse range of topics, including the history of human civilization, ecology, and economics.

You can learn more about Charles at his website https://charleseisenstein.org

You can learn more about my book Financial Freedom at https://grantsabatier.com/books/financial-freedom-book/

In this episode, I make a big announcement and bring Jordan Grumet on to talk with me about identity shifts, the paradox of money, legacies, as well as the most important lessons in his incredible new book Taking Stock: A Hospice Doctor's Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and Living a Regret-Free Life.

You can learn more about my book Financial Freedom at https://grantsabatier.com/books/financial-freedom-book/

In this episode, I chat with JL Collins, author of The Simple Path to Wealth, about investing in stocks, bonds, real estate, stock picking, the FIRE movement, the risk of inflation, book writing, and more.

We cover a lot of ground in this conversation and I'm excited to share it with you.

You can learn more about my book Financial Freedom at https://grantsabatier.com/books/financial-freedom-book/

In this episode, I chat with Tiffany Aliche, aka The Budgetnista, author of Get Good with Money, and co-host of the Brown Ambition Podcast, about her ascent from preschool teacher to making over $10 million on her course in one year. And that's just one of her businesses!

We dive deep into Tiffany's love of teaching, her speaking business, how she manages her empire, and more. I've learned so much following Tiffany over the years and it was a real honor to connect with her on the show.

You can learn more about my book Financial Freedom at https://grantsabatier.com/books/financial-freedom-book/

In this episode, I chat with Tanya Dalton, the author of On Purpose and The Joy of Missing Out, about creating space, limiting beliefs, productivity, letting go, and what happened after she sold her company.

Tanya has a gift for creating and sharing practical methods to answer some of life's biggest questions. She shares some of her favorites with us. I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope you do too.

In this episode, I chat with Logan Leckie, my co-founder in Topia, the new free financial independence tracking app that's available today on all Apple and Android devices.

We spent two years building Topia and it's specifically designed to help you track and accelerate your journey to FI. In this episode, we share more about Topia's history, its features, and the future. We can't wait to hear what you think.

In this episode, I chat with J. Money, the influential financial blogger who is in the midst of an awakening after coming down with a mysterious auto-immune disease.

We talk about selling his blog, the value of community, life transitions, and why he's abandoning his old habits and systems. He also reveals a new passion he's discovered at the age of 42.

In this episode, I sit down with Nick Maggiulli, the Author of Just Keep Buying: Proven Ways to Save Money and Build Your Wealth and Creator OfDollarsandData.com.

Nick is a popular writer known for his ability to tell great stories about money with data. We chat about his new book, how to evaluate risk in your life, why you shouldn't max out your 401k, and a lot more.

In this episode, I kick off the next generation of the podcast with Cody Berman who reached millionaire status at the age of 25 through a diverse mixture of online, real estate, and investing income.

For listeners of the show, you may remember Cody as my book tour manager from 2019. Over the past three years, he's increased his net worth from $50,000 to $1.3 million and he's on pace to earn over $750,000 in income this year alone. Yes, you read that correctly. We cover exactly how he did it and a lot more in this episode.

It's been over a year since the last episode of the Financial Freedom podcast and a lot has changed in my life. So have my thoughts on money and freedom.

After a long hiatus, I randomly woke up this morning wanting to record an episode. It feels good to be back.

In this episode, I chat with Michael Heifler the Director of Investor Relations at General Motors. We chat about the acceleration of electric vehicle adoption and why they're set up to dominate the market.

With the epic rise of EV stocks and Tesla up over 600% in the past year, there are still great and affordable ways to invest in the growth of the sector.

In this episode I share the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur, how to build a lifestyle business, the history of Millennial Money, and share a very big announcement.

In this episode, I mix it up and answer 10 listener questions from across the financial independence journey.

1. What are some of the tradeoffs you wish you didn't accept? 

2. I feel really stuck at my job. It’s not that I hate it, I just feel like I worked a really long time to become a partner at my firm and while I’m making more money it’s really unfulfilling. What should I do?

3. What are some strategies/tips to pursue financial freedom with a partner that doesn't exactly see the big picture?

4. Anyway, I was wondering if you had any advice on how to deal with going from where we are now being in the entrepreneur mindset and pretty burnt out to being retired? 

5. What is the most valuable business skill that I develop?

6. Any tips for being patient on the long stretch between step 5 of having 2yrs of expenses saved then step 6 of financial independence?  

7. I’m deep in debt and can’t even imagine how I could reach financial independence. I want it, but don’t see how I can get there. Any tips?

8. I lost my job during the pandemic and I’ve been struggling to find a new one. How did you stay motivated when you were unemployed? 

9. Can you explain your money mindset? 

10. What does it feel like to be rich?

Last week's episode "5 Years After FI," was the most popular episode in the podcast's history. In this week's follow up I dive into the 15 Best Money Lessons I've learned after reaching financial independence.

Topics include saving, entrepreneurship, investing, mindset, side hustling, and more.

In this episode, I reflect on the biggest lessons I've learned since reaching financial independence 5 years ago. From money to happiness and peace, here's how I think about my life right now.

In this episode, I chat with Dan Ariely, Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics at Duke University, author of Predictably Irrational, WSJ columnist, and one of the world's best known behavioral economists.

In this expansive conversation, we dive into why we're our own worst enemy's when it comes to investing and what to do about it.

We also chat about how to manage money and our lives in increasingly uncertain times.

In this episode, I chat with Doc G, the popular financial independence podcaster and hospice Doctor, about life, death, and money. What does it mean to live a life well-lived?

We dive into the top regrets of the dying, memento mori, and how his work has changed his relationship to money and life. 

We also talk about Western and Eastern philosophy and where we think the FIRE movement falls short. I hope you enjoy.

In this episode, I chat with Vicki Robin, co-author of Your Money or Your Life, and my dear friend.

In this wide-ranging conversation we recorded pre-pandemic, we dive deep into how to best prepare for an increasingly uncertain economy, climate, and future.

Vicki was on episode 4 of this podcast, but this new episode is particularly relevant for this moment.

In this episode, I chat with Kevin O'Leary (aka Mr. Wonderful), Host of Shark Tank, about entrepreneurship, financial literacy, his new investing app, diversification, what financial freedom means to him, and so much more.

I also introduce Kevin to the FIRE Movement - check out the episode to hear his thoughts!

In this episode, I chat with J.D. Roth, the creator of Get Rich Slowly and a man who has had a huge impact on my life. His blog was the first personal finance blog I read and it was instrumental in helping me build my financial independence strategy.

In this episode we chat about the history of personal finance in the United States, what we can learn from old money books, and the future of the FIRE Movement.

In this episode, I chat with Steve Adcock, who retired at 35 with less than $1 million. Steve is one of the twelve people featured in my book Financial Freedom, but his life has changed dramatically since retiring early.

We dig into how to create a lifestyle of happiness, the most important elements of the wealth equation, living off the grid, being honest with yourself, and more. I also share an exciting personal announcement...

In this episode, I chat with Andy Hill, the host of the Marriage, Kids, and Money podcast about his 10-year journey from debt to millionaire in 10 years.

We dive deep into money-saving strategies, building a family, entrepreneurship, and freedom.

In this episode, I chat with Vincent Pugliese, author of Freelance to Freedom about the opportunities of this moment, overcoming our biggest hangups, and how to build a life you love by making money on your own terms.

We dive deep into risk, fear, and the importance of surrounding yourself with people that make you feel alive.

In this episode, my good friend and author of The Mindful Millionaire, Leisa Peterson, and I reflect money, this moment, rootedness, and the lightness of being.

We dive deep. I always enjoy my chats with Leisa and I'm excited to share this with you.

In this episode, I chat with Chris about side hustles, entrepreneurship, uncertainty, writing, his new book The Money Tree, and finding the intersection of how you make money and what makes you feel alive. 

In this episode I reflect on 6 weeks in quarantine, not knowing what will happen and being open to this moment of change. I discuss the stock market, a great book I just read, share a number of life updates, and more.

Financial Freedom (Updated & Now in Paperback!) Also, check out the new Millennial Money

In this solo episode I share my thoughts on the coronavirus, life, money, the market, the FIRE movement, and how I'm trying to cultivate peace in uncertain times as I quarantine in upstate New York.

In this deep conversation, I explore the spiritual side of money with the incredible writer, thinker, and wealth manager Brent Kessell, a CFP and lifelong Buddhist living in Los Angeles.

When I first stumbled on his book It's Not About The Money I was touched by Brent's thoughtful approach to helping others manage money, amplify impact, and cultivate a richness in life.

In this episode, I chat with my good friend Jay Kelley, the creator of the Peak Money savings app, about his journey from overwork to living mindfully and the connection between health and wealth. I also share some of my own struggles.

In this episode I chat with Brian Kelly, aka The Points Guy, the OG travel rewards expert who's been dominating the space since 2009. No joke, he likely knows more about travel rewards than anyone on earth. I first started optimizing my credit card points by reading his site ThePointsGuy.com.

Given the incredible opportunities once you figure out how to optimize your credit card points and travel rewards, it's never been easier to travel the world for less.

In this chat, we go deep into where travel rewards are today, how you can get started or take it to the next level, and the places the man who has been everywhere recommended the most.

In this special episode I chat with my friends Kristy and Bryce, the Authors of Quit Like A Millionaire and Creators of Millennial Revolution, about their new book, how to retire early, and travel the world forever!

The FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) Movement has exploded in the past year, gaining mainstream coverage, including a documentary, many new books, and a high-profile debate with old-school personal finance gurus.

But even though the "FIRE is spreading," is it already dead? In this episode I go deep with one of my personal favorite FI bloggers, Bob Lai about his own journey, what the FIRE movement is missing, living a joyful life, and why happiness might not be the only logical pursuit. Check it out.

We're one month into the Financial Freedom Book Tour, with almost 50 events completed and over 4,500 miles driven, we finally made it to California!

We've spoken at bookstores, high schools, colleges, meetups, and more. In this episode, we reflect on one month on the road living in a 1981 VW Westfalia Camper and some of our favorite stories. 

On March 4th I kicked off the 3 month Financial Freedom book tour in NYC. I'm traveling with my friend Cody in my 1981 VW Camper van, visiting over 40 cities and doing hundreds of events at schools, bookstores, and meetups across the United States in Canada.

In this episode, recorded while camping in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina we reflect on the first week of the tour and share my impressions of conversations, events, and life on the road. This is much more than a recap, it's a deep dive into being alive.

It took me over 2,800 to write Financial Freedom. Writing the book was a lot more challenging than I expected, but it was one of the most incredible and fun experiences of my life. In this bonus episode, my friend Cody interviews me and we go behind the scenes on why I wrote the book, how I wrote the book, and the ups and downs of the process.

I'm so stoked!! My first book, Financial Freedom (Penguin Random House) is being released worldwide next week! It's available worldwide everywhere books are sold! Support your local bookstore. To learn more check out grantsabatier.com/books

Publisher's Weekly said "Financial Freedom is proof that financial independence is possible at a young age...Eminently practical...it's a worthwhile purchase for anyone."

In this episode my friend Cody, who's read an early copy of the book and will be joining me on the 3 month book tour, interviews me about the Financial Freedom book, my own financial independence journey, my favorite tips in the book, why I believe almost anyone can retire in 10 years or less, and why everyone deserves a life they love. We go deep on so many topics. I can't wait for you to read or listen to the book! Check it out and let me know what you think!

I love Jillian. She's present, open, and completely alive. In this episode we chat about how to heal burnout, the power of a mini-retirement, how to truly live, and so much more. Enjoy.

Good money habits can be tough to build and bad habits can be hard to break, but there's a pretty easy and proven way to do it.

In this episode I chat with James Clear, author of the New York Times bestseller Atomic Habits and one of the world's foremost experts on the science of habits. I was blown away by James' book and excited to have him on the show. We dive dive deep into habits as a pathway to freedom, how setting goals can hold you back, and how to easily create new habits. Enjoy!

In this episode I chat with Brandon from MadFientist.com about deprivation, happiness, meaning, and why it's never been easier in history to reach financial independence.

After following the FI path alone for over 2 years I discovered Brandon's blog in 2013, immediately reading all of his posts. His writing on tax, spending, and life optimization guided me on my own FI journey and I'm grateful to now call him a friend.

Brandon is one of the 10 people who reached financial independence before 35 featured in the book Financial Freedom: A Proven Path to All the Money You Will Ever Need.

In this episode I chat with Travis Shakespeare, the Director of Playing with FIRE, a documentary about the financial independence retire early movement. While we chat about what he's learned making the movie and the FIRE movement, we go deeper on what it means to live a creative life, the power of stories, how to create more freedom in your life at any level of wealth, and more.

#1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist Tony Robbins shares strategies for mastering money, overcoming fear, and living a fulfilling life. I've been a fan of Tony since reading Awaken The Giant Within at 21. It was a true honor to have him on the podcast to chat about his book Unshakeable and his mission to provide 1 billion meals through Feeding America.

In this episode I chat with Vicki Robin about financial freedom, the FIRE movement, financial independence, and the fullness of existence.

It was in August 2010 that I first read Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin & Joe Dominguez. It transformed my relationship with money, changed my life, and started my financial independence journey. 

Vicki Robin wrote the foreword to my book Financial Freedom and I'm honored to call Vicki both a co-creator and friend. This episode was recorded live outside on a cool summer day on Whidbey Island, Washington.

We often shy away from fear and suffering, but embracing both can help us live richer lives. In this episode I chat with the inspirational Akshay Nanavati about how to overcome and leverage fear to reach the next level in health, wealth, and happiness.

In this legit masterclass on early retirement, Justin from RootofGood.com shares the strategies he used to win the money game and retire at 33.

We cover a wide array of topics including tax optimization, doing what you love, and how a family of 5 can live on $40,000 a year. Justin is one of the featured stories in my Financial Freedom book and one of my favorite money bloggers.

One of my earliest childhood memories is of my Dad telling me "Money is Freedom". It has stuck with and inspired me deeply. For the first episode of the Financial Freedom podcast I invited my Dad to discuss freedom, money, his challenges growing up, and what's next as he plans for retirement.

My Dad is an incredibly humble and quiet guy, so it took some convincing to get him on the show. But I wanted to launch the podcast with the man that inspired my own financial freedom journey. Enjoy!