Phillip is 41 years old (a public safety worker in Utah) and a father of eight. 

For most of his life, he thought his pension would be enough to carry him through retirement. But when he looked closer, he realized it wouldn’t buy him the kind of life he wanted.

That wake up call pushed him to start investing from scratch, while still carrying $10,000 in credit card debt.

In this episode, Phillip shares how he went from feeling lost and stressed to building an investing system that works:

• Why “playing it safe” with only a pension isn’t safe at all
• His early mistakes with forex, crypto, and random stock picks
• The mindset shift that helped him see money as a tool
• How he paid off debt and stacked nearly $10,000 in VOO within eight months
• Why market dips don’t scare him anymore

This conversation is proof that it’s never too late to start stacking assets. 

Phillip’s story shows what happens when you stop gambling, block out the noise, and commit to a system.

Listen now and let his journey remind you: the best day to start was yesterday. The second best is today.

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In this episode, I sit down with Robinhood’s Head of Investment Strategy, Steph Guild, to unpack the major 401(k) changes that could reshape retirement investing including the ability to add riskier assets like crypto and private equity. 

We also dive into the biggest market trends Steph is watching right now and her 6-month outlook on stocks, interest rates, and investor behavior. 

Whether you’re planning for retirement or navigating today’s market, this conversation will give you a grounded view of where things are heading.

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In this episode, I sit down with Vangelis (an investor from Greece) to unpack his first year of investing.

We talk about:

• Why money is taboo and how the 1999 stock market crash still shapes how people see investing today.
• From grandparents teaching him delayed gratification to saving for years to buy his first PS3 and how those habits set the stage for his future.
• How Vangelis moved from saving → gambling in crypto → finally building a disciplined ETF-based portfolio.
• Why training in the gym and investing share the same formula: discipline, patience, and avoiding shortcuts.

His story proves that even if you grow up in a culture where money isn’t talked about, you can rewrite the script.

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In this episode, we sit down with Chase Prather from ARK Invest to break down how private markets work and why most retail investors misunderstand the risk.

 From SpaceX and OpenAI to the rise of tokenized investing, we explore how early-stage companies get funded, what makes them different from public stocks, and how to evaluate risk before jumping in. 

Whether you’re curious about IPOs, secondary markets, or just want a clearer view of how private investing really works, this episode gives you the clarity you’ve been missing plus a simple “risk cup” framework you can actually use.

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“Our 10-year arc is to become the number one global financial ecosystem.”
— Vlad Tenev, CEO of Robinhood

We sat down with Vlad for an in-depth conversation about where Robinhood is headed and how the company is evolving beyond its original roots.

In this episode, he shares what Robinhood could look like by 2035 and how AI, crypto, and policy shifts are shaping that future.

We also dive into the next chapter of crypto beyond memecoins and how AI is transforming not just Robinhood’s products, but the way their teams operate behind the scenes.

This conversation was recorded during one of Robinhood’s busiest product launch cycles to date. We’re grateful Vlad made the time to offer a glimpse into what they’re building and why it matters.

We hope you enjoy the episode and walk away with a deeper understanding of Robinhood’s long-term mission.

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In this episode, we reflect on the current state of the stock market, some important lessons to remember when uncertainty hits, how AI is speeding up innovation, and some big updates on The Market Hustle mission.  

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Most people chase distractions... I stacked assets.

I skipped the short-term wins and built a system instead.

It wasn’t flashy but it bought me something far better than short-term dopamine hits: options to live life however the hell I want.

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Right after college, I landed what most people would call a “secure” job. 

Good pay, solid benefits… but within a month, I knew I couldn’t stay. 

I had to make a decision most people avoid for decades.

In this episode, I walk you through the moment I realized that playing it safe was actually the most dangerous move I could make and how that decision sparked everything that became The Market Hustle.

Whether you’re stuck in indecision or second-guessing your path, this one will hit.

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In this episode, I’m taking it back to the beginning around why I started The Market Hustle, how I got into investing, and some of the hard lessons I learned early on. 

I’ll share what I wish I knew starting out, and how those experiences shaped the way I teach investing today.

If you’ve been following the content and want to take your next step, I’m offering 50% off Money Mastery for podcast listeners. Use code PODCAST at checkout.

Join here: http://learn.themarkethustle.com/mastery

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Anne Mahlum took $175,000 of her personal savings (after six years of disciplined saving) and went all in on building a fitness studio idea she believed in. That investment turned into SolidCore, a nationwide fitness brand that made her $100 million.

In this episode, Anne shares insights on risk-taking, diversification, and the life-changing returns that can come from betting on yourself.

Make sure to follow Anne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annemahlum

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Always do your own research before making any investment decisions. Your money = your responsibility.

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