Whether you know him as “The Sketch Guy” from his decade-long run as a NY Times columnist or you’ve heard him on a podcast, if you’re interested in the world of finance, you probably know who Carl Richards is. He has also written multiple books, including The Behavior Gap, The One-page Financial Plan, and his forthcoming book of sketches, titled simply Your Money. 

In this episode, we sit down to talk through a few of Carl’s favorite sketches, how he came up with the ideas, and what he hoped to communicate with each. Whether it’s learning to be “less wrong tomorrow” or finding out what is on the other side of complexity, Carl’s sketches and insights will leave you feeling inspired.

About our guest

Carl Richards started The Sketch Guy column in The New York Times from the hills of Utah, crafting clear, relatable insights about money with just card stock and a Sharpie. The column ran weekly for a decade. This journey began when Carl applied for what he thought was a job as a “security guard,” only to find out the ad actually said “securities.” That slight misstep sparked a lifelong dedication to reshaping how we think about money.

Resources mentioned in the episode

• Pre-order the book on Amazon

Your Money: Using Money, Energy, Time, and Attention to Build Your Best Life by Carl by Carl Richards

• Bulk orders of Carl’s books

Your Money - Bulkbooks

• Support local bookstores

Bookshop.org

Ready to learn more? 

• Scott Frank on LinkedIn 
• Stone Steps Financial 
• Carl Richards on LinkedIn
• Carl Richards on X
• Carl Richards on Instagram
• Behavior Gap