Crazy Wealthy Podcast

About Crazy Wealthy Podcast

The Crazy Wealthy Podcast is a personal finance and investing podcast focused on behavioral finance, financial planning, wealth management, retirement planning, and smart investing strategies for long-term financial success. This podcast helps listeners understand how emotions, biases, and financial news impact money decisions and investing outcomes. Hosted by financial advisor and behavioral finance specialist Jonathan Blau, The Crazy Wealthy Podcast simplifies complex topics in personal finance, investing, portfolio management, budgeting, saving, and risk management. Each episode delivers practical, actionable insights designed to help listeners make rational financial decisions, avoid emotional investing, and stay focused on long-term wealth building goals. This investing and personal finance podcast explores how market volatility, inflation, interest rates, economic trends, and financial headlines influence investor behavior. Jonathan breaks down why fear, overconfidence, and short-term thinking can derail financial plans and how disciplined financial planning and investment strategy help protect and grow wealth over time. Whether you are a professional, entrepreneur, business owner, young adult, retiree, or family focused on financial security, The Crazy Wealthy Podcast offers guidance on wealth building, investment management, retirement planning, financial independence, and legacy planning. Episodes are designed to help listeners build, grow, protect, and feel confident about their finances in any market environment. The Crazy Wealthy Podcast also features in depth conversations with financial professionals, investors, and behavioral finance experts. These discussions provide real-world insight into money mindset, investor discipline, portfolio strategy, and sustainable financial planning. Listeners gain practical tools to create a personal financial plan, manage risk, and make informed investing decisions without reacting emotionally to financial news. If you are looking for a trusted personal finance podcast that blends behavioral finance with real investing advice, The Crazy Wealthy Podcast is your go-to resource for building long-term wealth and financial confidence. Subscribe and take control of your financial future. About the Host Jonathan Blau is the President and CEO of Fusion Family Wealth, a financial advisory firm he founded in 2013. With a deep background in behavioral finance, Jonathan specializes in helping clients make rational money and investing decisions under conditions of uncertainty. His approach focuses on minimizing emotional and behavioral mistakes that can negatively impact long-term wealth. Jonathan previously served as a senior tax and estate planning specialist at Arthur Andersen and holds a BS in Finance from SUNY Buffalo, along with a Master of Science in Taxation and an MBA in Accounting from Fordham University. He is a sought-after speaker and podcast guest known for translating complex financial concepts into clear, actionable insights. Jonathan lives on Long Island with his wife Amy and their two daughters. He is an active supporter of the Long Island business community and organizations focused on family and community well-being.

Publisher

Jonathan Blau

Category

business · business · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Nov 2024

Latest episode

23 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

53 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Oct 2026

   Fix It Friday - Financial Ozempic: Are We Treating the Symptom Instead of the Disease?

   Welcome to Fix-It Friday, the podcast segment that simplifies financial strategies to help you make smarter decisions hosted by Jonathan Blau, CEO of Fusion Family Wealth. This episode explores market volatility, inflation, and the behavioral mistakes that can undermine long-term investment success. Jonathan introduces the concept of “Financial Ozempic,” examining how strategies designed to reduce investment discomfort, including excessive bond exposure and covered calls, may sacrifice growth and long-term compounding. Learn why reacting emotionally to market declines can be more damaging than volatility itself, how inflation erodes purchasing power, and why building investment discipline may be more valuable than constantly changing your portfolio. The goal isn't to eliminate market fluctuations, but to develop the confidence and temperament to stay invested through them. What You’ll Learn: ✅ Why market volatility is uncomfortable but inflation can pose a lasting threat to purchasing power. ✅ How emotional investing decisions can derail long-term financial plans. ✅ Why strategies like covered calls and excessive bond exposure may limit growth and compounding. ✅ How developing investment discipline can help you stay focused on long-term financial goals. Want to make smarter financial decisions grounded in clarity and confidence? Subscribe and share the Crazy Wealthy Podcast. To learn more about Fusion Family Wealth’s evidence-based investment strategies, visit (http://www.fusionfamilywealth.com)www.fusionfamilywealth.com (http://www.fusionfamilywealth.com) and request our current disclosure brochure. Key Timestamps: 00:00 Financial Ozempic: Treating the symptom or the disease? 02:09 Volatility versus permanent financial damage 04:30 What is financial Ozempic? 05:16 The hidden costs of chasing income and lower volatility 07:09 Change the portfolio or change the investor? 08:21 The real fix for investment anxiety 09:34 Closing remarks and further resources Key Takeaways: 🔹 Volatility isn't the real enemy. The greater danger is allowing market fluctuations to trigger emotional decisions that disrupt your long-term investment strategy. 🔹 Inflation can quietly erode wealth. Focusing only on reducing short-term discomfort may distract investors from protecting their long-term purchasing power. 🔹 Every strategy has trade-offs. Covered calls, excessive bond exposure, and tactical portfolio adjustments may limit upside potential or interfere with compounding. 🔹 Discipline matters more than prediction. A thoughtfully designed investment plan and the temperament to stick with it can be more valuable than constantly reacting to market conditions. 👤 About the Host: Jonathan Blau is the President and CEO of Fusion Family Wealth, a fiduciary wealth management firm he founded in 2013 to help families achieve clarity, confidence, and purpose with their money. With a deep focus on behavioral finance, Jonathan teaches investors how to recognize emotional biases and make evidence-based decisions that support long-term success. A sought-after speaker in wealth management, Jonathan previously held senior roles in tax and estate planning at Arthur Andersen. He holds a BS in Finance, an MS in Taxation, and an MBA in Accounting. Based on Long Island, Jonathan is active in the local business community, supports organizations such as the Middle Market Alliance and Sunrise Day Camp, and enjoys boating with his family. LinkedIn – Jonathan Blau (https://www.linkedin.com) Fusion Family Wealth Website (https://www.fusionfamilywealth.com) Crazy Wealthy Podcas (https://www.crazywealthypodcast.com)

2. 

   9 Oct 2026

   Fix It Friday - The Two Fears That Never Go Away — And Why They’re Usually Misplaced

   Fear dominates financial headlines. From constant recession predictions to warnings about the collapse of the U.S. dollar, investors are bombarded with reasons to worry every day. In this Fix It Friday episode, Jonathan Blau breaks down two of the most persistent fears in investing and explains why reacting to them often causes more harm than good. Jonathan explores the difference between uncertainty and danger, why markets don't wait for recessions to end before recovering, and how long-term ownership of great businesses has historically been one of the most effective ways to outpace inflation. This episode is a powerful reminder that successful investing is built on discipline, patience, and behavior, not predictions. What You’ll Learn: Why recession forecasts are often unreliable How markets typically recover before recessions officially end The real threat to long-term purchasing power Why stocks have historically been one of the best defenses against inflation How investor behavior creates more risk than market volatility Want to make smarter financial decisions grounded in clarity and confidence? Subscribe and share the Crazy Wealthy Podcast. To learn more about Fusion Family Wealth’s evidence-based investment strategies, visit (http://www.fusionfamilywealth.com)www.fusionfamilywealth.com (http://www.fusionfamilywealth.com) and request our current disclosure brochure. Key Timestamps: 1:25 – Why fear-driven headlines dominate the media 2:05 – The two financial fears investors never stop hearing about 3:05 – Why recession predictions rarely help investors 4:10 – The real concern investors should focus on: inflation 7:55 – The Fix It Friday takeaway: building portfolios around goals, not fear Key Takeaways: Recession predictions are constant, but actual recessions are relatively rare. Markets often recover before economic data confirms a recession is over. Inflation steadily erodes purchasing power and represents a long-term financial challenges Equities have historically outpaced inflation and helped investors grow wealth over time. Volatility is uncomfortable, but it is not the same as risk. 👤 About the Host: Jonathan Blau is the President and CEO of Fusion Family Wealth, a fiduciary wealth management firm he founded in 2013 to help families achieve clarity, confidence, and purpose with their money. With a deep focus on behavioral finance, Jonathan teaches investors how to recognize emotional biases and make evidence-based decisions that support long-term success. A sought-after speaker in wealth management, Jonathan previously held senior roles in tax and estate planning at Arthur Andersen. He holds a BS in Finance, an MS in Taxation, and an MBA in Accounting. Based on Long Island, Jonathan is active in the local business community, supports organizations such as the Middle Market Alliance and Sunrise Day Camp, and enjoys boating with his family. LinkedIn – Jonathan Blau (https://www.linkedin.com) Fusion Family Wealth Website (https://www.fusionfamilywealth.com) Crazy Wealthy Podcast (https://www.crazywealthypodcast.com)

3. 

   2 Oct 2026

   Fix It Friday - Tied to the Mast

   Welcome to Fix-It Friday, the podcast segment that simplifies financial strategies to help you make smarter decisions hosted by Jonathan Blau, CEO of Fusion Family Wealth. This episode explores behavioral finance, emotional investing, and long-term wealth creation through the story of Odysseus and the sirens. Jonathan explains how fear of missing out (FOMO), market predictions, and political headlines can distract investors from their financial goals. He discusses inflation's impact on purchasing power, the historical role of equities in long-term wealth creation, and why accepting market volatility is part of investing. Learn how discipline, a sound investment process, and behavioral investment counseling can help you stay committed to your long-term financial plan. What You’ll Learn: ✅ How FOMO, market forecasts, and emotional reactions can derail long-term investment plans. ✅ Why inflation can erode purchasing power even when cash balances remain stable. ✅ How equity ownership can support long-term wealth creation and help investors address inflation. ✅ How behavioral investment counseling can help investors stay disciplined through market volatility and uncertainty. Want to make smarter financial decisions grounded in clarity and confidence? Subscribe and share the Crazy Wealthy Podcast. To learn more about Fusion Family Wealth’s evidence-based investment strategies, visit (http://www.fusionfamilywealth.com)www.fusionfamilywealth.com (http://www.fusionfamilywealth.com) and request our current disclosure brochure. Key Timestamps: 00:00 – Podcast disclaimer and general information 00:19 – The story of Odysseus and the inspiration behind “Tied to the Mast” 02:39 – Why investor humility matters more than overconfidence 04:00 – How FOMO and market headlines distract investors from their financial goals 05:44 – How inflation quietly erodes purchasing power 07:00 – Why long-term equity investing involves accepting volatility 08:51 – The role of behavioral investment counseling in maintaining discipline 10:00 – Why systems, processes, and sound counsel matter more than willpower alone Key Takeaways: 🔹 Discipline beats emotion. Investors can undermine their own financial goals when they react to FOMO, fear, envy, or market predictions instead of following a long-term plan. 🔹 Inflation affects purchasing power. Cash may appear stable, but rising prices can reduce what those dollars can buy over time. 🔹 Long-term investing requires accepting uncertainty. Equity investing offers no way to capture potential returns while avoiding all volatility. Gains and setbacks are part of the same investment experience. 🔹 A sound process helps investors stay the course. Behavioral investment counseling can help investors avoid impulsive portfolio changes and remain committed to their financial plans. 👤 About the Host: Jonathan Blau is the President and CEO of Fusion Family Wealth, a fiduciary wealth management firm he founded in 2013 to help families achieve clarity, confidence, and purpose with their money. With a deep focus on behavioral finance, Jonathan teaches investors how to recognize emotional biases and make evidence-based decisions that support long-term success. A sought-after speaker in wealth management, Jonathan previously held senior roles in tax and estate planning at Arthur Andersen. He holds a BS in Finance, an MS in Taxation, and an MBA in Accounting. Based on Long Island, Jonathan is active in the local business community, supports organizations such as the Middle Market Alliance and Sunrise Day Camp, and enjoys boating with his family. LinkedIn – Jonathan Blau (https://www.linkedin.com) Fusion Family Wealth Website (https://www.fusionfamilywealth.com) Crazy Wealthy Podcast (https://www.crazywealthypodcast.com)

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 34 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

54

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

Shows with a similar audience

• 

  All There Is with Anderson Cooper

• 

  SmartLess

• 

  Honestly with Bari Weiss

• 

  Just Jenny

• 

  Let's Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa