As 2024 winds down, we’re taking a look back at the year that was—its challenges, its surprises, and the financial lessons we’ve all had to learn (sometimes the hard way). Whether you’re strategizing for big goals in 2025, making sense of unpredictable markets, or just trying to stay one step ahead of inflation, this episode has you covered.

We’ve assembled a powerhouse panel of financial thinkers—OG, Paula Pant, and Jesse Cramer—to break it all down. Together, they tackle everything from the unpredictable influence of AI on markets and investing to the surprising resilience of real estate in the face of rising interest rates. Plus, they explore the year’s most intriguing (and occasionally jaw-dropping) headlines, like the impact of significant economic shifts and even the infamous United Healthcare CEO murder.

Why You’ll Want to Tune In:

Episode Highlights:

Our Panel’s Key Takeaways:

OG shares portfolio management strategies to help you ride out market uncertainty.

Paula Pant unpacks real estate trends and the importance of designing a life you love.

Jesse Cramer dives into how behavioral finance plays into today’s fast-changing landscape.

Looking Ahead:

As we close out another exciting year of The Stacking Benjamins Show, we want to thank you, our loyal Stackers, for joining us on this journey. In 2025, we’re bringing even more fresh takes, insightful interviews, and, of course, the best money advice disguised as good conversation.

What’s Coming in 2025:

We’ll dive into the latest financial trends, explore groundbreaking stories, and keep helping you make smarter money moves while keeping it entertaining. Stick with us as we continue stacking those Benjamins—and maybe even have a little fun along the way.

Thank you for being part of the Stacking Benjamins community. Here’s to another year of learning, laughing, and leveling up your financial life!

FULL SHOW NOTES: https://stackingbenjamins.com/2024-year-end-review-1618

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Introducing 143. How to Leverage Any Niche to Create a Multi-Figure Membership Business With Vincent Pugliese from Millionaire University.

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From murder mystery quilting to succulent care, nothing is considered "too niche" when it comes to creating a profitable membership business! Brien Gearin hosts entrepreneur Vincent Pugliese for a second discussion as he shares various success stories of existing memberships that range from totally off-the-wall to a bit more mainstream. Want to learn why these membership models work? What types of content will keep your audience engaged? How to nurture real relationships with your raving fans? This episode offers valuable insights into everything from building community to sustaining long-term business growth. Plus, hear Vincent's single most important piece of advice that he would give to anyone starting their own membership!

+ Unique Memberships: Murder Mystery Quilting

+ Unique Memberships: Succulents and Sunshine

+ Unique Memberships: One Eye Membership

+ Unique Memberships: EntrePastors Membership

+ Common Memberships: Real Estate Investor Membership

+ The Value of Building Relationships and Community

+ Vincent's Most Important Piece of Advice

Connect with Vincent at MyMembershipFreedom.com or follow him on Facebook and LinkedIn!

Sign up for our FREE Business Course - over 300+ new business ideas, also includes the 7 Phases of a business, so you know where you are now and where you need to go next. You'll also get 7 of the most popular marketing strategies and 31 stay-on-track hacks that successful millionaires follow to grow and automate their businesses. 

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Feeling like your wallet’s taking a holiday beating? Don’t sweat it. We’ve got eight clever strategies to keep your spending in check and set yourself up for a financially stronger new year.

But wait—there’s more! We uncover the mind-blowing story of a 29-year-old living large in a mansion filled with luxury cars and Elton John's piano. What's his secret? (Hint: It’s not what you’d expect.)

And because we love answering Stackers' burning questions, we tackle a double feature:

Sprinkle in some holiday stress hacks, thoughts on budget-friendly gift-giving, and why Tony the Tiger has something to do with the Grinch, and you've got a show packed with financial wisdom you can actually use.

Episode Highlights

Whether you're taming holiday expenses, dreaming of mansion living, or just trying to get through December with your finances intact, this episode's got something for you. Tune in, take notes, and finish the year strong.

FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/sticking-to-your-financial-goals-during-holidays-1617/

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Introducing How Regrets Can Move You Forward | Oprah & Daniel Pink from The Oprah Podcast.

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"The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward," by Daniel H. Pink, published by Penguin Books is available wherever books and audio books are sold:

"Oprah's The Life You Want: Becoming Unstuck Journal" published by Oprah Daily, featuring exercises inspired by Daniel Pink’s "The Power of Regret," is available here.

"What Happened To You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing" by Bruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey is available where ever books are sold.

In this episode of The Oprah Podcast, Daniel Pink, the New York Times bestselling author of seven books, explains how we can use our regrets to transform our future.

For his latest book, "The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward," Daniel collected regrets from more than 26,000 people in over 130 countries. He shares insights with Oprah from his research - including what he believes are the four core regrets and why people usually regret the things they didn’t do more than those they did. 

People from around the country join via Zoom to ask Daniel about how to move forward from their deepest regrets. 

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Ever feel like you’re your own worst enemy when it comes to reaching a goal? Today, we sit down with Thais Gibson from the Personal Development School to explore how self-sabotage sneaks into our lives and—more importantly—how to kick it out for good. While you've maybe heard Thais on Mel Robbins or other shows, what you haven't heard is what we talk about today - how specifically she walks Joe through limiting beliefs and then outlines how it's done. Whether you've followed Thais' huge social media presence consistently or it's your first time with her, we know this will help you kick self-sabotage to the curb and get to work. From aligning your conscious and subconscious goals to overcoming limiting beliefs, this conversation is packed with actionable insights to help you get out of your own way.

But that’s not all. We also dive into a financial hot topic: influencer-backed crypto scams. Learn how a viral coin duped investors last week and why speculation isn’t the same as smart investing.

Of course, it wouldn’t be a Stacking Benjamins episode without some holiday flair. Joe, OG, and Doug share festive mall memories, debate the best holiday tunes, and throw in some trivia to keep things lively.

Why You’ll Love This Episode:

Episode Highlights:

What You’ll Take Away:

Whether you’re looking to improve your mindset, steer clear of financial pitfalls, or just enjoy some holiday tunes, this episode offers a little something for everyone. Walk away with tools to set yourself up for success—mentally, financially, and maybe even musically (if Doug’s favorite holiday tune is your jam).

Keep the Conversation Going:

Have a story of self-sabotage you’ve overcome or a holiday memory to share? Join us in the Basement Facebook group to swap tips, laughs, and maybe a little holiday cheer.

FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/stop-self-sabotaging-thais-gibson-1616

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Introducing 180. $10,000/Month Selling Ice Cream! Growing a Mobile Dessert Business From the Ground Up With Katherine O'Brien from Millionaire University.

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Would you have guessed that an ice cream sandwich could make you $10k per month? In this episode, host Brien Gearin dives into the entrepreneurial journey of Katherine O'Brien, owner of Cream Cruiser, a mobile dessert bike business in Baltimore, Maryland. Katherine shares how her creative side hustle turned into a full-time business, even after a major pandemic setback. She discusses the origins of her unique dessert bike concept, her transition from a day job to full-time entrepreneurship, and how her passion for catering events, especially weddings, helped her pivot and scale beyond what she ever thought possible. Katherine also talks about Bike Business University, where she now teaches aspiring entrepreneurs how to start their own bike-based businesses. Tune in to hear about the challenges, successes, and key lessons from Katherine’s decade-long journey, and learn how this unique business model can be both a fun and profitable venture!

+ Turning a dessert bike idea into Cream Cruiser

+ Transitioning from side hustle to full-time business

+ Pivoting during the pandemic and shifting focus to catering

+ Building strong local community relationships

+ Acquiring a dessert manufacturing company for better margins

+ Offering a unique experience for events and weddings

+ Operating with 75% profit margins and low startup costs

+ Launching Bike Business University to teach others

+ Focusing on core products like ice cream sandwiches and push pops

+ Staying focused, trusting the process, and leveraging social media

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If your bank account is thriving, but your soul feels bankrupt, are you really living your best life?

Today we dive into the deep end of personal finance, tackling life's biggest questions. The discussion starts with festive neighborly rivalries (think over-the-top decorations and holiday antics) but transitions pretty quickly into an emotional exploration inspired by a powerful piece written by Jonathan Clements for his Humble Dollar blog. Reflecting on his cancer diagnosis and thoughts on mortality, Clements’ writing serves as a springboard for a candid roundtable chat about regrets, risk, and how to make the most of our limited time.

With additional insights from Paula Pant and Doc G, this episode is all about helping you live purposefully while keeping your financial house in order.

Why You’ll Love This Episode:

Episode Highlights:

Trivia Fun:

It’s the final trivia showdown of the year! Can OG claim victory, or will this be another epic trivia blunder? Tune in for the the guesses, and a few surprising facts.

Takeaways to Ponder:

Jonathan Clements’ reflections remind us that while building wealth is essential, so is living a life filled with purpose, generosity, and connection.

Resources Mentioned:

Let’s Keep the Conversation Going:

What’s your secret to balancing finances with a life well-lived? Share your thoughts with us in the Basement Facebook group, or tag us on social media.

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Introducing 558: From $40k a Year to a $40k Payday: How to Start Your First Online Store from The Side Hustle Show.

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Today’s guest is your friendly neighborhood forklift driver turned e-commerce entrepreneur.

Over the last nearly 10 years, Ben Knegendorf from DropshipBreakthru.com has started, grown, and sold several different online stores. (Check out the free on-demand webinar for more.)

Ben advocates for a model of “high ticket dropshipping,” where he acts as a virtual retail storefront for brands. Those brands or their distributors ship products to his customers without him ever having to touch the inventory.

Tune in to the Side Hustle Show interview to hear how:

Full Show Notes: High Ticket Dropshipping: From $40k a year to a $40k payday 

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It’s a Festivus for the rest of us! This week, we’re mixing holiday cheer with must-know insights to keep your season merry, bright, and worry-free. Steve Kerber joins us from the Fire Safety Research Institute, who shares life-saving fire safety tips just in time for all those twinkling lights and candles. Because the best insurance is prevention, right? This year we're chatting about lithium-ion batteries and how explosive (literally) these can be for your holiday season if you aren't careful. We'll also chat about smoke alarms, closing your doors, and having an emergency exit plan in place!

But that’s not all—we’re also diving into why big Wall Street players are taking out loans they don’t need and how you can apply creative financing strategies to your own life. Plus, we answer a listener’s estate planning question that came up during their bedtime reading (we love multitasking). Sprinkle in some holiday trivia, debates over the best Christmas movies, and discussions on revocable trusts, and you’ve got a variety-packed episode that’s as fun as it is informative.

Episode Highlights:

Why You’ll Love This Episode:

It’s not every day you get a mix of life-saving fire tips, actionable financial strategies, and festive fun in one show. Whether you’re looking to keep your home safe, optimize your finances, or just get a good laugh, this episode has something for everyone.

Resource Mentioned:

BatteryFireSafety.org

FULL SHOW NOTES: https://stackingbenjamins.com/fire-safety-tips-2024-steve-kerber-1614

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Tell us your favorite holiday movie! Share your pick in the Basement Facebook group or tag us on social media. Who knows—you might just settle the debate once and for all.

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Introducing How To Improve Your Life With ONE Change | Oprah & Mel Robbins from The Oprah Podcast.

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"The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About" by Mel Robbins, published by Hay House LLC will be available Tuesday, December 24th wherever books and audio books are sold: https://www.melrobbins.com/letthemtheory

In this episode of The Oprah Podcast global podcasting sensation and bestselling author Mel Robbins shares life-altering lessons from her new book, The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About which will be published on December 24th, 2024. 

Sharing relatable strategies, this wife and mother of three uses her own life lessons to clarify how The Let Them Theory gives you the tools to stop giving away your power and take control of your own life.

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