Rich Dad Radio Show: In-Your-Face Advice on Investing, Personal Finance, & Starting a Business

For the last couple of years, if you heard the word collusion, chances are that you would imagine Russia helping the Trump administration win the 2016 election. While the world was focused on that, real collusion was happening between the Fed and world banks to create an economic crisis. This all started long before Trump took office, and the ramifications of it helped create the Great Recession, and we're all still reeling from it. In today's episode, we're talking with Nomi Prins, author of the book Collusion. As a Wall Street insider, Nomi got a firsthand look at how the US and the Fed created a massive financial problem, both at home and abroad. We discuss the truth behind how world banks are facilitating this crisis and what average Americans can do to protect their money. If you want to find out what's really going on behind the curtain, you need to listen to this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the beginning of a new year, everyone starts paying attention to their taxes. However, rather than looking ahead at their tax burden for the coming 12 months, the vast majority of people and business owners are looking at the previous year. Unfortunately, when it comes to saving money on taxes, taking that kind of approach is not going to do any good. Simply put, you can't reduce your tax bill after the fact. In this episode, we're talking with Tom Wheelwright, a professional tax advisor. If you're anything like me, you hate giving any money to the government. It may sound surprising, but I don't pay taxes. At first, you may think that I must be cheating or cooking my books, but the fact is that there are legitimate ways to reduce your tax bill to nothing or almost nothing. Tom and I discuss various ways to find these incentives that the government offers to businesses and entrepreneurs. That is, assuming that you want to pay less or nothing at all. Break the tax cycle and discover how in this episode of the Rich Dad, Poor Dad Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can't ignore the fact that the 'competitive spirit' is becoming more and more rare among men and women, both in this country and around the world. Not only is competitiveness in short supply, but many people even look down upon it, considering those who are competitive to be shallow, greedy and vain. However, here to explain why the world at large is not a zero sum game, and why truly competitive people are people who compete with themselves more than anyone is sports psychologist, motivational speaker and author of The MindSide Manifesto, Dr. Brett McCabe. Dr. Brett McCabe had a long history in sports, and it was there, under the guidance of his coach and military father, that he learned to cultivate the inner drive for success. And from that point on it was only a matter of time before he got it, training professional golfers and writing best sellers. With automation and globalization on the rise, it's becoming difficult for many people to believe that they can utilize their individuality and make something of themselves in a world so crowded and seemingly governed by uncontrollable forces. Dr. McCabe, though, has spent years studying the human element behind achievement and has come to the realization that we alone are our own greatest resource, and an investment in oneself in the only way of unlocking our true potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As an investor, you always have to be looking out for the next big thing. However, when it comes to long-term stable investments, the best new thing is actually the best old thing. In this episode, we talk about gold and why it should be part of your portfolio right now. To help us understand the value of gold, we turn to the infamous (or famous, depending on your perspective) Doug Casey - the Indiana Jones of the investment world. We discuss why gold is such a valuable commodity and why buying now is the smart move - not after the next crash. Some of the highlights we get into regarding gold include: Gold is not tied to any government body (unlike currencies) Gold can be traded anywhere in the world With a looming depression on the horizon, buying gold can protect your money better than almost any other asset Be sure to listen to the rest of the episode to find out more about the value of gold, both today and in the future. Being prepared is the best thing you can do as an investor, and Doug Casey knows a thing or two about that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite being incredibly hard workers who execute flawlessly on the job, many high achievers are 'invisible'. We're not taking advantage of our strengths and we're not certainly not putting it out there to the public into the marketplace. But in the digital age, a great work product isn't enough anymore. In order to get the opportunities your skills have earned, you must do your part to share your story, your message and your skills with the world. You must build your most powerful personal brand. Amanda Miller Littlejohn, author of the book "Package Your Genius: 5 Steps to Build Your Most Powerful Personal Brand", is on a mission to help high achievers make themselves and their work visible in the digital age. Listen to find out more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the main reasons why people find themselves stuck in a dead-end job and unfulfilling life is that they have not taken the time to ask, 'What, exactly, do I want for myself.' Here to discuss this issue is the multi-company CEO, real estate investor, and contributing author to Jack Canfield's book Success Formula, Anne Marie Smith. After a difficult separation with her ex-husband, Anne Marie Smith found herself broke and living with a family member about 22 years ago. Feeling hopeless and lost, she began reading books on business and self-improvement. It was then she decided to make a list of everything she wanted out of life, regardless of how ludicrous it seemed, how far away it all was, or what others would think. It was this simple task that gave her the motivation to launch her career, helping her achieve her personal and financial goals, and giving her the opportunities to provide inexpensive housing for disadvantaged families. Today, she is going to talk about the difficulties she experienced, her journey up, and how having a clear vision of your goals is the first and most important step towards reaching them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you dread going to work? Does your job leave you feeling empty and unfulfilled? Is there something more you should be doing with your life? In this episode, Cathy Heller (the author of Don't Keep Your Day Job) reveals the secret to unlocking your talents and turning them into profit. Listen to find out: The key to getting paid doing what you love. (Most people go about it backward and wind up with a hobby and not a business!) A simple exercise to uncover your true calling, and narrow your focus. There are four types of successful entrepreneurs. Which type are you? Answer three specific questions to ensure your creative business will make money. Stop asking, "How will I find the time?" Creative and productive people rely on a quality that is infinitely more valuable than "free time." When to quit and when NOT to quit your day job. The real reason people fail when they "follow their passion" and the simple shift that will allow the money to come. Leaving your job to pursue a career where you have meaning and purpose isn't as difficult as people think it needs to be. Listen to find out more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear the latest trends about real estate, and find out if we're in a bubble. Robert &Kim are joined by Robert Helms & Russ Gray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An insider's look at how the education system rips off taxpayers and under serves students. Bryan Caplan joins Robert with a revealing look into the college system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Creating a culture of trust within a business is vital to success. Joel Peterson joins Robert & Kim to discuss how businesses successfully build and maintain trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Banks around the world have made money adversarial. Chris Varelas joins Robert &Kim to discuss the perils of modern-day money, and how you can protect your wealth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Negative interest rate policy is pushing markets into never-before-seen territory.Bert Dohmen joins Robert to discuss the risks of this policy, and how you can navigate these uncharted waters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Find out how pensions are leveraging the credit market via the shadow banking system. Brian Reynolds joins Robert to discuss how we're likely in another boom-and-bust cycle driven by shadow banking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Central banks cut interest rates, then they printed money. What will they do next to keep global economies from imploding? Richard Duncan joins Robert & Kim to discuss the next moves that central banks are prepared to implement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis Gartman joins Robert and warns about the effects of Trump's trade wars.Middle America is struggling and global markets are taking notice. Find out how to navigate these uncertain times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Achieving a still mind allows us to make our best decisions. Yet everyday we are bombarded with distractions from technology, work & relationships. Ryan Holiday joins Robert & Kim to discuss his research into stillness, and how you can learn how to become still in order to make your best decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We live in an "attention economy." If your business is not top-of-mind, it's almost impossible to make sales. Brian Rose joins Robert & Kim to discuss his work helping businesses gain attention and succeed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Acquiring wealth doesn't guarantee that you will remain rich. John MacGregor & JW Wilson join Robert & Kim to discuss their research into why people lose fortunes.The lessons apply to rich people as well as middle class people. GUESTS: John MacGregor, JW Wilson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Navigating the PC culture not only presents ever-changing obstacles to business owners, it threatens success. David Goggins joins Robert to discuss his war against political correctness. WARNING: This episode contains adult language. Listener discretion is advised. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big Tech is quickly changing the landscape of real-estate investing. Ken McElroy joins Robert to discuss the opportunities and risks technology presents to the investor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Successful entrepreneurs demonstrate grit & resilience. Mike Lindell joins Robert & Kim to discuss his remarkable journey inventing My Pillow. This is a story of drugs, theft, betrayal, and ultimately, dreams being fulfilled.

Focus on the structure of your business to neutralize office politics and maximize production. Safi Bahcall joins Robert & Kim to discuss his experience in creating business structures that reward creativity and results instead of rank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The school system & helicopter parents create a culture that values early success and discourages late bloomers. Rich Karlgaard joins Robert & Kim to discuss his research into a flawed system that rewards early achievement and discourages later accomplishments. This is a must-listen episode for parents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Assisted living is a growing and top-performing investment. Victor Menasce joins Robert & Kim to offer a detailed look into his lucrative career investing in the assisted living sector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Acquiring customers requires time and money. Successful businesses know how to acquire AND retain customers to maximize profits. Horst Schulze, the founder of Ritz Carlton Hotels, joins Robert & Kim to discuss his systems for acquiring and retaining customers, and ultimately succeeding in a very competitive environment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The increasing intersection of geopolitics and economics presents new challenges to investors. Jim Rickards joins Robert & Kim to discuss his latest work into predictive analytics. Find out the real risks to your wealth and separate the hype from what's important. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Investing in gold & silver is an insurance policy against a collapse of the financial system. Robert & Kim speak to Dana Samuelson and Brien Lundin about their work in the precious metals sector. Find out what economic risks lurk in these uncertain times, and what role gold & silver holds in the global marketplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mohamed El-Erian joins Robert & Kim with analysis of global markets and economic trends. Find out why El-Erian is optimistic about the US economy and more concerned about Europe's economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Creating a product is only the first step to building a business. In this episode Kim speaks with Jules Pieri about how creators take a product to market and build a thriving business. Kim & Jules discuss real-world examples of the pitfalls and successes of several developers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump's showdown with China is causing anxiety in markets across the world. Asian-based economist Richard Duncan joins Robert to offer his view of how China is responding to Trump. Find out why bond yields are crashing, and how China is choosing to isolate itself from the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The leading cause of bankruptcy in the U.S. is from medical costs. Big Pharma is front-and-center to this problem. Robin Feldman joins Robert & Kim to discuss her research into how Big Pharma oftentimes secretly works to keep drug prices high and thwart free-market competition. Find out why U.S. citizens subsidize drug prices around the world. Robin offers tips on how you can protect yourself from medical bankruptcy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Investments aren't risky, the investor is risky. The more financially educated you are, the less risk you take on. In this episode, Robert & Kim speak to Allison Schrager about risk management in the financial world. Find out what you can do to reduce your financial risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Data is the new oil. State-sponsored hackers and personal hackers are a daily threat to your personal & businesses' data. Rob Embers & Robb LeCount join Robert to discuss how they work everyday to secure people and businesses from cyber threats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Investing in gold & silver can protect your wealth against paper money. Kevin DeMeritt joins Robert & Kim to discuss the role gold & silver plays in investment strategies and how it has historically performed remarkable well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have more material wealth and convenience. We're living longer and traveling more. So why are we so unhappy? What's with all the anxiety? Mark Manson joins Robert & Kim to discuss his research into the illusion of traditional self-help and what you need to do to grow and prosper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Social media constantly evolves as a marketing tool. In this episode, Robert & Kim speak with Zach Benson of Assistagram about his work helping businesses successfully gain value via the Instagram platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Public pensions are unsustainable in many cities, states and counties. Instead of honestly addressing the problem, the very people who are causing the crisis are purposely making it worse. A big-city councilman joins Robert to give an insider's account of this corruption crisis and how it impacts your future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Go big or go home. We've all heard this is the way to build a successful business. But bigger isn't always better. Paul Jarvis joins Robert & Kim to discuss his experience in building businesses that question growth, and most importantly redefine what the definition of success is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clutter steals time. Disorganization thwarts productivity. Messiness impedes happiness. Gretchen Rubin joins Robert & Kim to discuss her research into "cleaning up" your life and business. Find out how less truly can be more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unemployment is down & the stock market is up. Is the U.S. economy strong, as Donald Trump says? David Stockman, Ronald Reagan's budget director, joins Robert & Kim with his analysis of the good & bad of Trump's economic policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Great leaders are often portrayed in mythological terms. But examining leadership through humanistic terms is much more valuable to anyone aspiring to lead. Four-star general Stanley McChrystal joins Robert & Kim to discuss successful leadership learned on and off the battlefield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Public pensions are often compared to the real estate bubble and student loan crisis. Robert talks to Ted Siedle, a pension investigator, who reveals systemic risks in many public pensions ranging from incompetence to fraud. Find out which public pensions are ready to fail, and what you can do to protect yourself. This is a vital episode for anyone enrolled in a public pension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The best time to make money in the stock market is when markets plummet. Alexander Elder joins Robert & Kim to discuss the techniques he uses to profit during down markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Facebook, Google, Apple & Amazon operate business models that can be risky for its users. Roger McNamee, an early investor in Facebook, joins Robert & Kim to discuss how Big Tech purposely tilts the playing field in their favor, oftentimes at the expense of its customers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most people fear a crash of the stock and real estate markets, but a downturn can be a great opportunity to prosper. Economic forecaster Harry Dent joins Robert & Kim to discuss strategies that may help you benefit from market crashes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AOL co-founder Steve Case joins Robert & Kim to discuss where the next wave of successful entrepreneurs is located. By focusing outside of Silicon Valley and New York, Case has tapped into under-served entrepreneurs who are thriving in the heartland of America. This is a valuable show for aspiring start-ups as well as VC players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many elected politicians want socialism in a country founded on capitalism. Congressman Jack Bergman joins Robert to offer an inside look at our political climate. Bergman is a retired three-star general who speaks candidly about his colleagues in Congress, and offers solutions for citizens yearning for improved leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Income inequality has mushroomed into a political and social problem. Nomi Prins joins Robert & Kim to discuss how Central Banking policies have fueled income inequality. Prins gives an insider's view of how the elites around the world view and deal with income inequality, and how it may impact you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump's new tax code will be reflected in this year's returns. Tom Wheelwright joins Robert to discuss the changes in the tax code, and how you can make more money and pay less taxes. Tom also discusses the questions everyone should be asking their CPAs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The stock market has drastically dipped and risen over the past few months. What's driving these swings? Bert Dohmen joins Robert to discuss his research into the markets and offers analysis of what to expect in 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices