Episode 5 of the CaptainFI podcast is a quick domestic hop to chat to another Sydney-sider, Nicholas G. Muscat - the Aussie Money Man! Nick has been fiercely independent from a very young age; at the incredible age of only 20 years old he has been able to produce an income of $10,000 (AUD) per month using multiple online businesses and eCommerce stores, investing in the stock market, peer-to-peer lending, and affiliate marketing. Nick has even written eBooks, and started the YouTube channel 'AussieMoneyMan' to help spread the powerful message of financial literacy, and now has over 7000 active subscribers to his channel. Today we chat about his upbringing, hobbies, education and what started him on the path to Financial Independence. We explore his income earning strategies, his saving strategies, and his investing style and strategy. We also delve into his YouTube success, and his experience starting multiple channels. Finally, we discuss some of the most powerful lessons he has learnt on his journey so far, alongside his top reading recommendations and the tips he would go back in time and tell himself! So sit back, relax, grab a beverage and enjoy the flight!