The next generation of investors, entrepreneurs, and creators has arrived. Join your host, Ben Phillips, as he interviews successful investors, CEO's, author's, and seasoned professionals who are inspiring Generation-Z to change the world. Ben also interviews 'Zoomers' who are laying the groundwork for our future by creating businesses, products, and services, that are revolutionizing the way we live and work. Take this incredible opportunity to hear the stories behind how each guest became a successful investor or entrepreneur, and uncover what is motivating, inspiring, and making Generation-Z tick. If you want to improve your lifestyle, mindset, and financial status, then invest in your future, by listening to the future, with Gen-Z and friends.
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Michael Batnick is the Director of Research at Ritholtz Wealth Management. On today’s episode we discuss: Michael’s opinion of the Fed policy and where next...How to survive bear markets and inflation.When will young people be able to buy a house?Gen-Z option trading on Robinhood!Why the night he met Josh Brown changed his life.For more of Michael’s thoughts and opinions you can follow him on Twitter, read his blog “The Irrelevant Investor” and listen to his two podcasts Animal Spirits ...
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15 Apr 2022
Creating a New Investing App with Vesti Social Co-Founders Will Brokaw and Quinn Mitchell
In today’s episode I sit down with not one, but two, young founders who are launching a new investing chat app and social network for the next generation of retail investors. Will and Quinn have been friends since the 1st grade and are now on the cusp of launching their new investing social app in the App Store this Summer. During the episode we discuss, the investing social network market, Gen-Z preferences, raising capital, being young co-founders, and the app’s current Beta performance. We...
1 Apr 2022
The Worst Quarter for the Stock Market since March 2020 with Cliff Cornell
On today’s episode of 'Gen-Z and Friends' I chat with fellow Gen-Z’er Cliff Cornell of Bone Fide Wealth about the current financial markets and economy. We walk through several charts to breakdown and discuss: -What happened in Q1? 💥 -The migration from SF to Miami 🏄♂️ -Why following the VIX is important 📈 -How to view price vs equal-weighted ETFs ⚖️ If you enjoy today’s episode please share it with a family member or friend and drop us a quick rating, it goes a long way as we...
14 Mar 2022
Investing, Speculating, Money, and Luck with Brian Portnoy, Founder of Shaping Wealth
On today’s episode I speak with Brian Portnoy, Founder and CEO of Shaping Wealth. Brian is one of the world’s leading experts on the psychology of money. He is a CFA Charterholder and earned his PhD at the University of Chicago. Brian has written multiple bestselling books, including The Geometry of Wealth and How I Invest My Money with Josh Brown. Brian has over 20 years of experience as an investor and educator in the hedge fund and mutual fund industries. He now he helps thousa...
4 Mar 2022
The Future of Digital Brand Deals with Jesse Kay, Gen-Z Founder and CEO of Vyber Media
Welcome to Gen-Z and Friends! Today's guest is Jesse Kay, the Founder/CEO of Vyber Media and Co-Founder of the Makin' Lemonade Fund. Jesse works with Fortune 500 brands and professional athletes to better connect, engage, and monetize their relationships via social media and digital marketing strategies. In today's conversation we discuss Jesse's journey to becoming a Gen-Z founder, how he raised over $130k for charity during Covid, and what the best branding strategies are for conten...
9 Feb 2022
'Gen-Z vs Millennials' with Douglas Boneparth, President of Bone Fide Wealth
Today I am joined by the Founder and President of Bone Fide Wealth Management, Twitter celebrity, girl Dad, coffee enthusiast, and creator of the CryptoDrip NFT project, Douglas Boneparth! In today's episode we discuss how Doug became one of the best-known financial advisors in the country, what Gen-Z should be doing with their money, and the real secret to a successful work/life balance. We also uncover Doug's shortcut to making the best coffee, his new NFT project 'CryptoDrip' and then we...
31 Jan 2022
How to go VIRAL on TikTok with Shane Fan
In the first episode of 2022 I sit down with Shane Fan to uncover how he built a social media following with over 4 million followers and more than 2 billion views. We discuss Shane’s social media strategy, his time at UC Berkeley and Harvard, career advice for the Gen-Z community and young entrepreneurs, why tracking current market trends is SO important, as well as Shane’s predictions for Web3 and NFTs through 2022. You can listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever...
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The Best Way to Build a Business on Discord with Justin Van Loan
Hello and welcome to Gen-Z and Friends! Join the community here: Website / Twitter/ Instagram / YouTube Today we welcome Gen-Z Founder Justin Van Loan to the podcast. Justin is co-founder of Trendsetters, a community of traders and investors that provides watchlists, bots, and technical analysis to Discord Servers and individual investors. Justin is a recent graduate of Georgia University and technical analyst who has a passion for investing and helping others. O...
29 Oct 2021
Breaking Down Cryptocurrency, Web 3.0, and NFT’s with Evan ‘Thor’ Torrens
Welcome to Gen-Z and Friends, today’s guest is Evan 'Thor' Torrens! Evan is an entrepreneur, web designer, and early crypto investor. Evan has also worked in the entertainment industry where he picked up an Emmy Award and was an ex-special assistant to President Donald Trump. In today’s episode we discuss cryptocurrency, Web 3.0, and NFTs. So if you're new to this space listen up you’ll certainly learn a few things, and if you are well versed in the crypto world then hopefu...
16 Oct 2021
The Real Secret to Becoming Financially Free with Leanna Haakons
Welcome to Gen-Z and Friends! Join our community here: Website / Twitter/ Instagram Today's guest is Leanna Haakons, Leanna is the Founder of Black Hawk Financial, Author of Amazon’s No.1 Bestseller “Young, Fun & Financially Free” and a regular guest on CNBC and Bloomberg. Leanna is a true advocate for woman in finance and an expert in financial literacy, money media, and marketing. In this episode we remove the intimidating factors of investing and the financial markets ...
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