Man Overseas Podcast
79 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsWe talk about self-development, financial independence, and other life lessons learned from years of study & observation.
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Chasing Love in The Land of Smiles (Thailand) with Frank Dekker
November 28, 2019 07:16 - 58 minutes - 47.2 MBEvery morning Frank Dekker goes to work at Starbucks. He’s not a barista—he’s an American whose job as a Software Architect allows him to work from anywhere (as long as there’s a Wifi connection). So he moved to Thailand. His story of moving halfway around the world is awesome and hilarious. He met his wife through Facebook and they were engaged a month later. Frank is a Christian living in a country that is 99.5% Buddhist. He appreciates Thai people, who he believes exemplify humblenes...
I Don't Want No Scrubs: Why You Should Live on 50% of Your Income with Physician on FIRE
November 15, 2019 13:27 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBMy guest is Leif Dahleen, aka Physician on FIRE. He retired from medicine in August to live a bigger life. I was excited to have POF on the podcast for a few reasons. First, I've recommended POF's insightful blog, PhysicianOnFIRE.com, to several friends of mine over the years. He's been sharing a wealth of knowledge on personal finance, early retirement, medicine and other miscellany since 2016. Second, doctors are notoriously bad with money. In fact, The Millionaire Next Door author Tho...
The Making of a Military Millionaire with David Peré
November 02, 2019 14:13 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBDavid Peré is an active-duty Marine who devotes his free time to teaching service members and veterans how to build wealth through real estate investing, entrepreneurship and personal finance. In today's podcast episode, David shares by what age he plans to become a millionaire, and exactly how he intends to do it. You'll also get a sense of his mindset, discipline and determination. You'll hear why it's not a matter of "if," but when, he will become a FIRE (financial independence retire e...
Happiness & Wealth Strategies: A Collaboration with Certified Financial Planner Paul Benson
October 20, 2019 11:20 - 44 minutes - 35.3 MBWhen I met Paul Benson, host of Financial Autonomy: Financial Independence Through an Australian Lens, in Washington DC, he had a great idea—an impromptu episode without a host. Instead, we'd ask each other random questions that we thought might interest our audiences. Paul is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) in Melbourne, Australia, who focuses on financial strategies that give his clients choices. This podcast was an opportunity to learn about wealth-building strategies from an expert...
A Coming to America Story with Observe Founder Christian Modjaiso
October 09, 2019 11:08 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBChristian Modjaiso is Founder and CEO of OBSERVE. He is the Xtreme Stress Coach, helping extremely stressed people to deal with their stress by observing it for themselves. Christian lives in Democratic Republic of the Congo. He speaks six languages, was on a university chess team before he went to high school and attended a top engineering school in the US. He has a bachelor’s degree in pure mathematics. This episode wasn’t all love and praise; however, Christian & I had serious disagre...
Strengthening the Mind Through Unexpected Hardship with Michael D’Albor
September 25, 2019 16:51 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBI introduce listeners to my good buddies because they’re studs. My guest on the podcast today is Michael D’Albor. In this discussion, I learned things about my longtime friend that I didn’t know. Consequently, my respect for him has only grown. A deeply personal chat, Michael talks about the moment he found out his wife was a lesbian after 13 years together (7 years married). He also shares what it was like going through an unexpected and tough divorce. We discuss the split-second of lif...
What it Takes to Become a Six-Figure Blogger with Alex Nerney & Noah Riggs
September 10, 2019 10:25 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBMy guests on the podcast this week are Alex Nerney and Noah Riggs. Both are inspiring Internet entrepreneurs I met at FinCon this past week. There’ll always be a place on this podcast for sharp young guys full of energy & ambition. When I met these two men at the Hilton Washington DC, I knew they’d bring a lot of value to a short discussion. We pack a lot into our half-hour chat, including: The best part of FinCon Alex & Noah’s working relationship Our nation buried in student-loan ...
Reality is Negotiable with Nicholas Hutchison
August 28, 2019 09:35 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBMy guest on the podcast is Nicholas Hutchison of BookThinkers, a fast-growing Instagram platform for book lovers. Nick is from Boston, Massachusetts, and works full-time as a sales professional. We discovered on the podcast we have a lot in common. In addition to books, Nick and I share a passion for self-development & travel. We discuss the value of reading, traveling, and creating a path to financial freedom when you're young. Nick's end-game is what he calls "total freedom." In this ...
Donald Trump, World War II & Time You Can't Get Back with Jürgen in Nuremburg, Germany
August 14, 2019 07:15 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBMy guest on the podcast is my good friend of 25 years from Nuremburg, Germany. Jürgen works as a commercial manager at a major German company. He also invests in real estate, managing all 9 properties himself. Jurgen shares insight on German immigration, politics, and perceptions of Donald Trump. We also talk about how we met, if America was what he expected it to be, and the interplay between men & women. Topics we cover: Festivals & Traditions in Nuremburg My first Euro soccer game...
When Pain Becomes Power with Matthew Ory
August 04, 2019 07:48 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBMatthew Ory is a defense attorney, commercial real-estate developer, and quasi-venture capitalist. He occupies a special place, not only in my life, but in the Man Overseas sphere. I've written about Matt on the blog and referenced him on a big podcast. Matt was my roommate for four years—three years at Nicholls State University and one year during his first year of law school in Houston. Living with Matt helped me to realize the importance of surrounding yourself with people who not only ...
Inside the Mind of a Humble CEO with Joshua Loeske
July 21, 2019 08:15 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBWhen I started the podcast back in March, I hoped to land guests like Josh Loeske. He was someone I really looked up to as a kid, giving me an example of someone I wanted to be like. Josh was not only the starting quarterback at the local 5A high school, but had a way about him that I admired. He was low ego, high “serve those around him”—none of his achievements as an adult are surprising. He is now CEO/Owner of Quality Sitework Material (QSM). He attributes much of his success in life...
Wise Words From the Best Coach I Ever Had with Tom Abadie
July 11, 2019 07:30 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBI was more excited about this week’s guest than any other. His name is Mr. Tom Abadie. He is the man who first taught me the values of discipline, preparation, and teamwork. His way of coaching had a profound impact on me when I needed it most. He started coaching our All-Star basketball team when I was 10 years old. As 11-year olds, he coached our team to a State Championship in Louisiana. When I was 12 years old, he coached us to a World Championship in 1993. In the locker room after ...
Wise Words From the Best Coach I Ever Had with Tom Abadie
July 11, 2019 07:30 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBCoach Tom was the man who first taught me the values of discipline, preparation, and teamwork. His way of coaching had a profound impact on me when I needed it most.
Public Speaking Tips from a Toastmaster with Dom Brightmon
July 06, 2019 08:30 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBMy guest is Dom Brightmon, a toastmaster and bestselling author from Baltimore, Maryland. Dom works as a full-time librarian and likes to spend most of his time reading a book or writing a book. He talks about becoming a better speaker and shares tips on how to think better. Dom also shares the men who've most influenced him and many book recommendations. Also included is an interesting story about the Levi Strauss empire. The man who invented denim created billions in generational weal...
A Russian Girl’s Dream Inspired by The Alchemist with Julia Va
June 13, 2019 13:42 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBJulia Va is a young woman from Vlodivostok, Russia, whose passion for travel has taken her around the world. Born in 1991, Julia's dad strongly encouraged her to learn English. She decided to study Tourism after traveling to Thailand with her family as a teenager. She also gives interesting insight into what it was like growing up in Russia in the 90s. Also, I ask her opinon of Vladimir Putin.
Fitness, Frugality & Financial Independence with James Lowery
June 13, 2019 07:25 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBJames Lowery from ReThinkTheRatRace.com believes the true test of pursuing financial independence is how committed you are to living within your means.
Fitness, Frugality & Financial Independence with James Lowery
June 13, 2019 07:25 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBJames Lowery from ReThinktheRatRace.com shares exactly how he and wife Emily achieved their financial independence number is just three years. I'm confident after hearing James's inspirational story, you'll want to accelerate your own path toward early retirement. He shares the math behind FIRE (financial independence retire early). Hint: You must accumulate 25x your annual spending or be able to live on 4% of your net worth per year. But those number won't tell you how to get there i...
Exploring the Rational and Emotional with Ted Agon
June 13, 2019 07:23 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBTed Agon is an author and speaker who has lived a rich life filled with exploration and adventure! He gained life-altering perspectives from other cultures and languages, and has been largely influenced by living in the environments of three of the world's largest religions.
Tiger Woods and Habits that Lead to Greatness with Josh Schacknow
June 13, 2019 07:21 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBJosh is a sharp young attorney from Toronto. He runs his own law firm by day, and by night helps solopreneurs navigate the difficult and often lonely journey of starting a business. If a friend of mine asked me about starting their own business, I'd say, "You should talk to my buddy Josh." He's been through the ups and downs of starting his own businesses, and generously shares his thoughts, struggles, and triumphs in a 3-times a week email.
House Flipping 101: Everything You Need to Know to Be Successful with Laura Guillory
June 13, 2019 07:20 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBMy guest is a native Houstonian with a passion for real estate and interior design. She got her real estate license and started successfully flipping houses after being inspired by HGTV. She says HGTV has increased competition for flips: "Now everybody thinks they can do it." But Laura is successful because she's willing to do things others aren't willing to do. Plus, as you'll see in this interview, she's uniquely confident, personable and likable. This interview could be used as a "ho...
Buying Time-Freedom Before the 4% Rule with Joseph C. Wells
June 13, 2019 07:19 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBJoe Wells is a writer, real estate investor and self-development junkie. He grew up in Moravia, New York, population 1,220. Following a three-month internship his senior year of college, he accepted a job to work as a Consultant in New York City. Six years later, he’s still in NYC. Joe is taking a unique path to financial independence because he needs time-freedom before the 4% rule. He is aggressively saving & investing, and keeping his expenses low—not an easy thing to do working in Ma...
Are You Prepared to Witness a Miracle?
June 13, 2019 07:17 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBThis week, I asked my brother, Scott, to join me on the podcast. He says that he “witnessed a miracle” last week. Truth is, he caused that miracle. Since the day of the miracle, a young boy’s dad has referred to my bro as “my son’s angel.” It was a day like any other. Scott came home from work. His his daughter, Ella, greeted him in the driveway. Then as he picked up his garbage cans, he heard a crash, then screams, coming from the street around the corner from his house. He and a neighb...
Prospering Health, Wealth & Relationships with Nicholas Bayerle
June 13, 2019 07:16 - 1 hour - 51 MBNicholas transformed his life through fitness. Once he saw how looking and feeling his best impacted his income, marriage, and outlook on life, he and his wife, Amanda, created The Billion Dollar Body. His aim is to help each man to return to their true self – to push their body and mind to the limit – to actively grow and be accountable to the bigger vision of their life. Nicholas is sharp and high-energy. He packs reams of actionable advice into an hour that felt like minutes. It’s easy ...
Becoming a Human Catalyst with Chase Lambin
June 13, 2019 07:14 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBChase is a man whose soul is on fire. I’m proud to call him my best friend for 25 years. He had an incredible baseball career, playing until he was 35 years old. At one time, he was the oldest minor-leaguer not to log any Big-League time. Now a hitting coach in the Texas Rangers organization, Chase shares his journey and mindset in this wide-ranging interview. We cover: The night Chase & I met How we became notorious in high school Being drafted in the 34th round of the MLB Draft ...
The Relationship Between Time, Money and People
June 13, 2019 07:13 - 27 minutes - 19 MBI discuss ways to maximize time so that you can do more, see more, and live a bigger life. Here are topics discussed: A travel story from Costa Rica How to achieve financial independence sooner How John Bogle revolutionized investing for “the little guy” The single best way to make friends How to know if a woman is interested (advice for single guys) Sending text messages with intent Thinking about death Attacking life with a sense of urgency Steal $20 from me, but don’t rob...
Q&A and Actionable Tips, Part 2
June 13, 2019 07:12 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBI read more listener emails/messages in today’s audio. You’ll hear my answers to multi-part questions, which include the following topics: How to obtain financial freedom How to stay motivated & build your energy A secret about real estate values that Zillow doesn’t want you to know A stock that Lady O & I own in our portfolio, and why More book recommendations To have your questions answered in a future audio post, please send them to me via Twitter, Facebook, or by email: contact...
Q&A and Actionable Tips, Part 1
June 13, 2019 07:11 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBHere I read a sample of emails and messages that I’ve received since the Bigger Pockets podcastaired. I answer questions and offer advice on the following: Vetting deals, vetting people and establishing relationships Compare life and poker Where young people should focus their efforts
Saving $70,000 a Year at 24 Years Old with John Hawrylack
April 19, 2019 04:50 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBMy guest on the podcast is a 24-year old Software Engineer who is killing it! John and his wife, Sam, have been on the FIRE journey since college. He talks about how embracing a frugal lifestyle has enabled them to save & invest $70,000 a year! Their money habits will soon take them to the ultimate freedom: FIRE (financial independence retire early). They’ve taken Financial Peace University, use Travel Rewards Points for vacations, and invest in a 529 Plan even though they don’t yet ha...