What The Wealthy Do

In this episode of What the Wealthy Do, we break down Crypto — what cryptocurrency really is, where Bitcoin came from, how blockchain works, and why the wealthy treat crypto as a long-term play instead of a gamble.

You’ll learn:

• The real history behind Bitcoin and the 2008 financial crisis

• How the blockchain works (in simple, visual language) • Why Bitcoin is capped at 21 million

• What makes crypto secure (and what makes people lose money)

• The difference between Bitcoin, Ethereum, altcoins & stablecoins

• Why wealthy investors allocate 1–5% into crypto

• Whether crypto is hype, gambling, or a real investment

• Why Warren Buffett thinks it’s gambling — and why the wealthy disagree

If you want to finally understand crypto, Bitcoin, blockchain, and digital money — this episode is your blueprint.

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In this episode of What the Wealthy Do, we break down one of the most important money shifts you’ll ever make — the difference between being a consumer and being an investor.

With Black Friday and holiday sales flooding our feeds, this is the exact moment when most people overspend, underinvest, and derail their long-term wealth goals.

Stephanie Dorsey, CEO & Co-Founder of Margins Capital, shares a practical, step-by-step framework the wealthy use to make spending decisions — not based on emotions, trends, or marketing pressure — but based on return on money, return on time, and return on joy.

Inside this episode:

🔥 How to know if you’re acting as a consumer or an investor

🔥 “Time, Money, Joy” — a new way to evaluate every purchase

🔥 Practical examples: DoorDash, holiday travel, shopping for kids, homecoming, Instacart & more

Whether you're building wealth, paying down debt, or redefining your lifestyle, this episode is your reminder that every dollar you spend either builds your future — or someone else’s.

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Let’s Move like the Wealthy This Holiday Season.

Venture capital is the “high-risk, high-reward” investment strategy the wealthy use to get in early on companies before they become billion-dollar unicorns like Airbnb, Uber, SpaceX, or Canva. 🚀

In Episode 21 of What the Wealthy Do, host Stephanie Dorsey breaks down how venture capital really works, how investors make money, the stages of startup funding, and why this asset class is one of the most powerful tools in private markets.

If you’ve ever wondered:

• How do the wealthy invest in startups?

• What is venture capital?

• Why do VCs make so much money when a company “hits”?

• How risky is startup investing?

• How can YOU start learning this strategy?

…this episode gives you a full, simple, beginner-friendly breakdown.

💡 In this episode you’ll learn:

• What venture capital (VC) actually is

• The stages: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, B, C & later rounds

• How VCs make money (management fees + carried interest) • Why only 20% of startups hit — and why wealthy investors still do it • How venture funds pick companies

• How investors get paid when a company goes public or gets acquired • How regular people can start learning about VC

• The truth about the real risks in startup investing

If you're building wealth or looking to diversify beyond stocks and real estate, this episode gives you the blueprint the wealthy already use.

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Ever wonder how the wealthy build massive fortunes beyond stocks and real estate? 💸 In this episode of What the Wealthy Do, host Stephanie Dorsey breaks down private equity — the “mac daddy” of alternative investments — and why it’s one of the most powerful tools for creating generational wealth.

Learn how private equity works, who can invest, and why it’s been outperforming the stock market for over 15 years. From leveraged buyouts to growth equity and venture capital, this episode reveals how rich investors “flip companies” to multiply their money — and how you can start learning the same playbook.

🎙️ Listen to learn:

• How private equity firms buy and “flip” companies

• The difference between public vs. private investments

• How regular investors can access PE deals

• Due diligence tips before investing
  

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Ever wondered how the wealthy invest beyond stocks and bonds? 

🤔 In this episode of What The Wealthy Do, we’re breaking down four major investment vehicles that ultra-wealthy individuals use to grow their money — funds, SPVs (syndications), angel investing, and direct investing.

💡 You’ll learn what each model means, how they work, and the pros and cons of using them to access private markets. Whether you’re curious about building wealth through alternative investments or just want to understand how rich investors play the game — this episode is for you.

📈 Key Takeaways:

• The difference between funds, SPVs, angel, and direct investing

• How the wealthy use these models to scale their wealth

• Why access to private markets changes the game
  

✨ Tune in, take notes, and start thinking like the wealthy.

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Did you know that nearly 4 out of 5 ultra-high-net-worth individuals put almost half their wealth into alternative investments? This is the wealth gap’s secret.

Most of us focus on stocks and bonds, but the major wealth generators are playing in the private capital markets — assets that many don’t even know exist.

In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the private capital markets: what they are and more importantly why you should care. You’ll learn about diversification, outsized return potential, and the wealth strategy the rich don’t talk about.

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Ever wondered why the wealthy don’t just invest in stocks and bonds?

In this episode of What the Wealthy Do, host Stephanie Dorsey breaks down the difference between public and private capital markets, revealing how ultra-high-net-worth individuals are building wealth through alternative investments like real estate, venture capital, and private equity.

💡 The wealthy invest differently — and it’s not just luck.
📉 Relying only on the traditional 60/40 stock-bond portfolio no longer works in today’s market.
💰 Discover how adding alternative investments can diversify your portfolio, reduce risk, and grow your wealth faster.
🎧 Tune in now to learn how to apply these wealth strategies to your own financial journey.

Welcome to What The Wealthy Do Podcast!

In this episode, Stephanie Dorsey breaks down two powerful but often overlooked wealth-building tools: Self-Directed IRAs and ROBS (Rollover Business Startup 401k).

You’ll discover how these strategies allow investors and entrepreneurs to:

• Take control of retirement funds beyond traditional stocks and bonds

• Invest in real estate, private equity, or even their own businesses

• Use old 401(k)s strategically to unlock creative investment opportunities

• Avoid common IRS pitfalls and self-dealing issues

• Mix traditional, Roth, and alternative assets for smarter tax efficiency

  
  

💡 Why this matters: These tools give you more freedom, flexibility, and control — just like the wealthy do.

👉 Listen now and learn how to make your money work harder, not just sit in an account.

Welcome to What the Wealthy Do!

In this episode, Stephanie Dorsey breaks down the ins and outs of IRAs — both Traditional and Roth — and shows how the wealthy use both as tools to grow wealth while managing taxes.

You’ll learn:

• The difference between Traditional IRA (pre-tax contributions) and Roth IRA (tax-free growth)

• Contribution limits and income thresholds you must know

• The smart strategy of converting between Traditional → Roth

• Why diversifying your tax strategy in retirement is crucial

Whether you already know about IRAs or just want to get confident with them, this episode will give you clarity and action steps. Tune in and level up your financial knowledge.

Think saving alone will make you wealthy? Think again.

In this episode of What the Wealthy Do, Stephanie Dorsey breaks down why savings are only short-term protection, how inflation eats away at your dollars, and why investing with compound interest is the REAL wealth-building strategy.

Learn how the wealthy put their money to work and how you can do the same.👉 Listen to the full episode for more wealth-building strategies!