The Financial Independence Show

Today’s guest is Josh Mettle from Neo Home Loans.

This is the type of episode where you’ll want to take plenty of notes (we sure did!).

Josh is a master at understanding the tax code and how to use it to legally avoid taxes through real estate.

In this episode, you’ll hear him explain:

Why inflation destroys debt

1031 exchanges

Bonus depreciation and cost segregation

How the rich use debt

Generational wealth through step-ups in basis

His daily routine for business, mindset, family, and fitness

And much more.

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Links From the Episode

Neo Home Loans

Josh Mettle Instagram

YouTube Interview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyBxo3WNbUw

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In this episode, the tables are turned.

Grant Sabatier interviews Cody about his new book, Retire by 30, and everything that’s changed since he’s reached FI.

At the beginning of the podcast, you’ll hear a clip from 2019, just a few days into their 3-month book tour together.

And wow, so much has changed since then.

We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did putting it together!

Links from the Episode

Retire by 30 (Cody’s book) – https://retireby30book.com/

Original Episode with Grant – https://grantsabatier.com/podcast/

Grant’s Website – https://grantsabatier.com

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Today’s guest is Chandler Bolt, founder of SelfPublishing.com

That’s the company that helped Cody publish Retire by 30 and hit bestseller status in three categories within 16 hours of launch.

Chandler dropped out of college with three months of runway, moved across the country to live with his mentor, and was a millionaire by 21.

Today, he’s built an 8-figure business that has helped over 7,000 people publish their books.

His latest book alone generated roughly $7 million in revenue over the past year. He still drives his 2004 Nissan Altima.

In this episode, you’ll hear Chandler explain:

The mindset behind his financial decisions

Why he kept his expenses near zero even as his income exploded

How he thinks about delayed gratification

The investment mistakes he’s made along the way

Why a book is one of the highest-leverage things an entrepreneur can do

How self-publishing differs from traditional publishing

Why the most valuable thing you can do this week is spend 15 minutes mind-mapping your book idea

And much more!

Whether you’re thinking about writing a book or just want to hear how someone compounds money and opportunity at an unusual pace, this one’s worth your time.

Links From the Episode

SelfPublishing.Com

Book a Call with Chandler’s Team

Self-Publishing School YouTube

Chandler Bolt on Instagram

Chandler World YouTube

Cody’s Book — Retire by 30

YouTube Interview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kYPbvTxXxU

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Today’s episode is a long-awaited return visit from Jeremy Schneider of Personal Finance Club.

Five years ago, Jeremy joined us fresh off selling his tech company for over $5 million, already retired at 36, and just starting to build what would become one of the most trusted personal finance Instagram accounts online.

Today, he has 700k followers, has grown his net worth to roughly $7 million, almost entirely from index fund growth, and has launched a brand new company called Nectarine.

Nectarine is a marketplace of flat-fee financial advisors with no commissions, no assets under management fees, just transparent pricing listed directly on the site.

Jeremy explains how it works, who it’s actually for (and who probably doesn’t need it), and why he’s been building the whole thing in public.

You’ll also hear

Why the most important piece of the “how to get rich” pie chart isn’t what you invest in

What the Dunning-Kruger curve looks like for the average investor

Why the best investors might just be the ones who forget they have an account

And much more!

As always, if you found this episode helpful, let us know and/or leave a review. If you know someone who would enjoy it, sharing is caring!

Links From the Episode

Hello Nectarine: https://thefishow.com/nectarine

Personal Finance Club: https://personalfinanceclub.com

Personal Finance Club IG: https://www.instagram.com/personalfinanceclub

Dunning Kruger post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOHIX5jksco/

Nectarine transparency post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTLVrppD7RS/?img_index=1

How to get rich post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DT8BvNLEgRc/?img_index=1

Stock market history post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DW35p0liMte/

YouTube Interview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEN8KlUtG28

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Today’s episode is a little different as Justin pulls back the curtain on his and Leslie’s new venture, Life Well Worth It.

This passion project is a fitness and wellness retreat business that started with one big idea: what if they could take the unique lifestyle they created and the passions they’ve picked up along the way, and bring others along for the ride?

You can actually join them on their next retreat in Nice, France, October 28 – November 3 (Early Bird pricing until June 9)

The name Life Well Worth It comes from the concept of designing the life that’s best for you instead of simply falling in line with what society tells you to do.

It also tries to highlight the mindset that Justin always used with his finances, where he never skimped on the experiences and expenses that were truly worth it and stripped away the rest.

The idea all started with a realization after their six-month international trip.

They loved the way they traveled, but they still found themselves missing community. So they combined their love of adventure, fitness, and community and booked a villa in Malaga, Spain, with 11 people.

No prior retreat experience. Just a non-refundable Airbnb and a group chat.

They cover the full breakdown of how the first retreat came together, from the near-cancellation moment, the structure of the Spain retreat (6 days, 5 nights, catamaran cruise, a gorge hike, race day, and a lot of home-cooked meals), and how the rave reviews left them with the desire for their next trip in Nice, France.

You’ll also get a full explainer on what Hyrox actually is and why it’s more accessible than it sounds.

They’ll also help you recognize how the skills you’ve built without even realizing it might be worth more than you think.

If you’ve ever wondered what FI actually unlocks in everyday life, this episode is a pretty good answer.

Links From the Episode

Life Well Worth It

Life Well Worth It on Instagram

Full Recap of Spain Retreat

What Is Hyrox? (Official Site)

Previous Episode: Our 2025 Goals

YouTube Interview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHRIWRUYhUs

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