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The Financial Independence Show

by Cody Berman and Justin Taylor · English · Business

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

New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 46 min
Latest: 16 Sep 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

16 Sep 2026 · 47 min

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 assessment How to beta test a business idea What the FIRE community gets wrong Lessons he’s passing down to his kids How to know when to quit something How to make business easy And much more. If you got value from this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend! Links From the Episode The…

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3 Sep 2026 · 49 min
$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 real business His 4 rules for spending money The best way to quit a full-time job Justin’s biggest financial mistake If and when you need a financial advisor When to know when enough is enough Moving from a 5-day to a 2-day workweek And much more. If you got value from this episode, please subscribe…
25 Aug 2026 · 45 min
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 cheaply When to pivot and when to power through Creating and selling a physical product Building a business around your life (not the other way around) His “dream-driven” framework and why dreaming matters The three Ls of business And much more. If you got value from this episode, please subscribe and…
18 Aug 2026 · 47 min
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 choose your primary care physician The best ways to save money on prescriptions How private equity created an alignment problem Why healthcare costs have skyrocketed The power of story in medicine and healthcare Preventative healthcare and how to minimize doctor’s visits Which types of insurance…
12 Aug 2026 · 40 min
$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 can help eliminate your biggest expenses Her mini-retirement strategy Why she chooses to work instead of retiring Her full investment strategy and retirement account breakdown How travel hacking has saved her thousands Owning rental properties in other countries And much more. If you got value from…
30 Jul 2026 · 42 min
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, transportation, and food) Gamifying frugality and enjoying the journey Where Evan invests his money The $500K at age 30 Coast FI plan A new way to look at travel And much more. If you got value from this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend! Links From the Episode The Financial…
13 Jul 2026 · 55 min
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 inflation destroys debt 1031 exchanges Bonus depreciation and cost segregation How the rich use debt Generational wealth through step-ups in basis His daily routine for business, mindset, family, and fitness And much more. If you got value from this episode, the best things you can do are to subscribe and…
6 Jul 2026 · 48 min
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 changed since then. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did putting it together! Links from the Episode Retire by 30 (Cody’s book) – https://retireby30book.com/ Original Episode with Grant – https://grantsabatier.com/podcast/ Grant’s Website – https://grantsabatier.com Join the Community…
22 Jun 2026 · 46 min
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 mentor, and was a millionaire by 21. Today, he’s built an 8-figure business that has helped over 7,000 people publish their books. His latest book alone generated roughly $7 million in revenue over the past year. He still drives his 2004 Nissan Altima. In this episode, you’ll hear Chandler explain: The…
11 Jun 2026 · 45 min
$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 Instagram accounts online. Today, he has 700k followers, has grown his net worth to roughly $7 million, almost entirely from index fund growth, and has launched a brand new company called Nectarine . Nectarine is a marketplace of flat-fee financial advisors with no commissions, no assets under management…
5 Jun 2026 · 39 min
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 they've picked up along the way, and bring others along for the ride? You can actually join them on their next retreat in Nice, France, October 28 - November 3 (Early Bird pricing until June 9) The name Life Well Worth It comes from the concept of designing the life that's best for you instead of…
25 May 2026 · 20 min
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 from the event, and to my surprise, they asked me to come up to the microphone. What you hear in this episode is my first podcast appearance ever. And then "future Cody" comes in and comments on what 21-year-old Cody said. The craziest part? Is actually how little has changed in terms of philosophy and…
20 May 2026 · 42 min
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 since then. Cory has since left his W-2 behind, grown the portfolio to 80-90 units, become a licensed real estate agent, and launched a mentorship program helping others buy their first and second investment properties. He's also gotten engaged and is navigating the realities of full-time…
12 May 2026 · 54 min
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 American Nightmare rather than the American Dream What it felt like to hear that he was "a waste of time and resources." What did saving 80% really look like Did he ever struggle to know what he actually valued versus what he'd been conditioned to want? How to decide when to kill a hustle versus double…
19 Mar 2026 · 48 min
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 budgets actually work? What's the biggest personal finance mistake most people make? It's always fun to cover crazy stories and fringe tax hacks, but it's important to remember the fundamentals. Andrew is one of the best out there, sharing these fundamentals with the masses, and we're so lucky we got…
25 Feb 2026 · 31 min
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, even if those are huge reasons why Justin retired at 33. We pull back the curtain on tons of real-world trade-offs, especially with early retirement. Plus, we run the numbers on what upgrading your lifestyle actually costs in years of your life Finally, we leave you with a quick "Covet Audit" to help…
5 Feb 2026 · 43 min
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 shifted focus to become an independent content creator with his Cards and Points YouTube channel. In this episode, we dig into Aaron’s unique backstory—from buying $250,000 in dollar coins to rack up rewards to his "economist" philosophy on point valuations. We also cover: The "Hustle" Origins: How…
21 Jan 2026 · 45 min
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, we cover each step from the new book: Step 1 - Define the life you want to live Step 2 - Eliminate high-interest debt Step 3 - Protect your family (insurance, emergency fund, etc.) Step 4 - Investing until you reach Coast FIRE Step 5 - Eliminate your mortgage Step 6 - Stockpiling FU Money Step 7 -…
8 Jan 2026 · 46 min
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 for his first international group trip Don't forget to share your goals with us in the Facebook Group. To kick off the episode, the guys break down how the methods they've used to successfully meet their goals, which include: Tracking is Key “What gets measured, gets managed.” You need to know how…
2 Jan 2026 · 44 min
$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 alternative education Business marketing 101 A full budget breakdown for each spending category How he left his job for entrepreneurship And so much more. If you found the episode valuable, please share it with a friend! Links from The Episode Eric's Resources (https://ericdingler.com/FIS) InTransit…
17 Dec 2025 · 45 min
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 Spain. We'll briefly skim over Justin's 6-month international trip, but if you want a deeper dive into how traveling the world technically saved him money, check out these episodes: Asia Recap & Full Trip Recap Justin also gives us a transparent view of his financial updates. We hope this inspires…
8 Dec 2025 · 47 min
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 computer science, strong preference for systems thinking, experimentation, and automating FI decisions to bring unique perspectives and ways of thinking to the FI space. Brandon retired extremely early, then realized he needed to redesign his post-FI life, not just his finances. Most people in the world…
26 Nov 2025
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 strengthening, comfort level with retirement steadily increasing, and so much more. Some general categories include: Health Relationships Finances Lifestyle Gratefulness Hang around until the end to hear Cody's big announcement, and Justin's not-so-standard Thanksgiving dish that you can wow your friends…
19 Nov 2025 · 46 min
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 of increasing your income Knowing your "enough" How kids can actually reduce your expenses Planning for early retirement Routines, time blocking, and managing your schedule And so much more. If you found value in the episode, please share it with a friend! Links from The Episode Inspired Budget…
12 Nov 2025 · 48 min
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 "landhacking" and why it's so powerful Setting up utilities and amenities Zoning and building laws Different types of glamping structures and their cost Financing and how to buy these types of structures Scaling and improving your glamping business And so much more. If you found value in the episode, please…
4 Nov 2025 · 41 min
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 important part of the compound interest equation How compounding affects health and fitness Curating the right information diet Hacks for maintaining motivation and discipline And so much more. If you found value in the episode, please share it with a friend! Links from The Episode The Compounding…
30 Sep 2025 · 52 min
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. Inside the episode, we discuss: Scaling a short-term rental business How hospitality is everywhere Creating a memorable experience Working with your partner Goal setting and the concept of "enough" Attracting top talent Showing up on social media Knowing when to add/cut things And so much more. If you…
9 Sep 2025 · 55 min
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 Retiring with intention The math behind mini-retirements Why FIRE shouldn't be your first retirement And so much more. If you found value in the episode, please share it with a friend! Links from The Episode Retire Often Book Jillian's Website Overcoming Adversity (Jillian's 1st Episode on The FI Show)…
11 Aug 2025 · 43 min
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, Justin kept detailed records of expenses and walks you through exactly how he pulled off this incredible trip. Specifically, we cover: Most overrated and underrated places Where he wishes we spent more time First place on his "going back" list Where he'd be most likely to live long term Best bang…
2 Jul 2025 · 46 min
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 loans through small credit unions The BRRR strategy Finding equity partners to finance deals Seller financing Lines of credit against stocks How to identify a "good" investment property Systems for managing your properties Building a team anywhere in the country And so much more. This is definitely an…

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The Financial Independence Show is a English business podcast from Cody Berman and Justin Taylor. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Cody Berman and Justin Taylor
Language: English
Category: Business
New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 46 min
Latest episode: 16 Sep 2026
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