Scott Trench once felt limited in a corporate job, questioning whether financial freedom before retirement was even possible. Afraid of wasting decades climbing the corporate ladder for incremental raises at the cost of his freedom, he embraced frugality, disciplined saving, and smart investing. By the age of 27, he had achieved financial independence. In this episode, Scott shares his Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) journey and actionable strategies for building wealth early, empowering you to reach financial freedom long before retirement.

In this episode, Hala and Scott will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(02:23) From Early Career to BiggerPockets CEO

(08:47) Scrappy Lessons and Startup Growth Hacks

(13:51) Scaling BiggerPockets: Strategy and Growth

(19:18) How BiggerPockets Makes Money

(26:42) Stepping Down as CEO to Become a Full-Time Creator

(30:14) The FIRE Movement and Its Evolving Models

(39:47) Frugal Living, Wealth Building, and Saving Hacks

(45:51) Smart Real Estate Strategies for Beginners

(57:59) Different Paths to Financial Independence

Scott Trench is a real estate investor and former CEO of BiggerPockets, the world’s largest community for real estate investors. He co-hosts the BiggerPockets Money podcast, sharing insights on personal finance and wealth building. Scott is the bestselling author of Set for Life and a leading voice in the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement, promoting strategies for financial planning, investment, and early retirement.

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