Milestones

About Milestones

New podcast episode out every Wednesday! Leveling up in all aspects starting from zero alongside all of you, crafting a public blueprint for achieving any goal you have one milestone at a time. Scaling your Business, building a social presence and learning any skill needed to do anything in life. I believe in you! "Impossible is just an opinion" Founder of finatic.dev All socials: @Mathias_Reippuert

Publisher

Mathias Reippuert

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Jun 2026

Latest episode

17 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

6 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Aug 2026

   Why 95% of Traders Lose Money (From a Guy Who Lost for 5 Years)

   SummaryIn this episode, Michael Mor shares his journey from trading to building a trading journal platform called Tradeology. He discusses the challenges of bootstrapping, marketing strategies, and insights into trading psychology and data-driven decision making.You can check out Michaels Trading Journal, ‘Tradeology’, here: https://tradeology.app/For Podcast Inquires, sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathias-reippuert/For more info on Finatic: https://finatic.dev/Key topics* Bootstrapping a tech startup in trading* Marketing and user acquisition for trading tools* Trading psychology and emotional control* Data-driven trading decisions and analytics* Challenges of building a trading platform from scratchChapters00:00 Introduction to Michael Mor and Tradeology02:09 The decision to bootstrap and self-investment04:01 Tradeology's features and target market07:12 Expenses, marketing, and user acquisition strategies12:12 The importance of trading journals and data17:09 Building a product with patience and fundamentals21:57 Marketing channels and customer feedback28:00 First customer experience and milestones29:50 Scaling, funding, and future plans#tradingjournal #fintech #podcast #business #trading #investing #entrepreneurship #founders #startup #businessgrowth

2. 

   22 Jul 2026

   Institution investors do not want you to know this (Profiting from keeping this a secret)

   Help us get this to the rightful owners for free just…Like, subscribe, comment, share and bless your neighbors, family and yourself with their share of the unclaimed $15 Billion.George Semashko, co-founder of http://11th.com. Has built an automated engine that has already recovered over $250 million for everyday investors. If you have ever invested in stocks, there is a very high probability that watching this entire episode will directly make you money."Mathias: "In this episode, we are showing you exactly how to find and claim your share of the $8 billion sitting in unclaimed wealth. But we’re also pulling back the curtain for founders: we're breaking down the exact needle movers George used to scale this company from $0 to $1k a month, all the way to tens of thousands a month, the hidden distribution hacks they used to reach 550 million investors, and how platforms like my company, Finatic, are building the future of investing."

3. 

   16 Jul 2026

   Scaling a Trading Journal to millions. Corporate Youtube channel to +600k :Blueprint

   Join us in this insightful conversation with Rolf Schlotmann who have achieved very impressive milestones…1. becoming a successful trader2. Building a successful trading journal3. Scaling a Youtube channel to +600k subscribers.And much more.You can check out Rolf’s Trading Journal, ‘EdgeWonk’, here: https://edgewonk.com/For Podcast Inquires, sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathias-reippuert/For more info on Finatic: https://finatic.dev/Chapters00:00 The Journey to Trading and Edgewonk02:06 Market Landscape and Early Challenges03:32 Shifts in Trader Psychology and Marketing04:59 Current State of Edgewonk and Revenue Insights07:08 Growth Milestones and Key Strategies11:47 Funding Decisions and Bootstrap Philosophy14:51 Growth Dynamics of a Bootstrap Company15:49 Pricing Strategy and Market Positioning17:58 Starting Over: Lessons and Future Directions19:48 In-House Development and Brokerage Integrations21:12 Navigating Broker Data Challenges21:44 User Preferences: Manual vs. Automated Trading Journals22:26 Integrating with Brokers: Wishlist and Priorities23:21 The Ideal Solution for Trading Journals25:53 Lessons Learned: Mistakes in Building Edgewonk28:19 YouTube Growth Strategies for Businesses33:42 Podcasting Insights: Building an Engaging Show35:04 AI's Impact on Trading Journals and Customer EngagementMusic: YWTQBC9K9CSNE1EO, YBUHEPIR71MPZRDQ

4. 

   8 Jul 2026

   The $10,000/Year Fee That's Quietly Destroying Your Retirement | Mezzi Founder Manish Jain

   In this episode, Manish Jain shares his journey from finance to founding Mezzi, a revolutionary AI-driven wealth management platform. Discover insights on the future of financial advising, the impact of AI, and practical tips for smarter investing. Chapters 00:00 The Journey Begins: Early Influences in Finance 09:16 Building Messi: Insights from Experience 20:59 The Future of Financial Advisory: AI vs Human Advisors 24:19 Tax Strategies for Wealth Management 24:26 Navigating Data Quality in Financial Services 26:51 The Friction of Switching Brokers 28:37 Personal Investment Strategies and Market Outlook 30:59 Understanding the Wealth Gap and AI's Role 32:28 Future Milestones for Mezi 34:23 Learning from Mistakes and Embracing Experimentation 36:30 Retail Traders and Wall Street Dynamics 37:09 The Future of Wealth Management Resources Mezzi - Official Website - https://www.mezzi.com (https://www.mezzi.com) Finatic - Official Website - https://finatic.dev (https://finatic.dev) For Podcast Inquires, sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathias-reippuert/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathias-reippuert/)

5. 

   5 Jul 2026

   Industry Insider: Starting Your Own Brokerage 0-1. 
How To Challenge Top Companies In Any Space…

   The real moat in an age of AI. Customer trust. Fostering loyalty. Differentiation. The challenge of focus. Building a compelling brand requires… What if building a next-generation broker from scratch in 2026 isn’t just possible, it’s the most exciting opportunity in finance today? Join Steven Liechti, a seasoned veteran turned entrepreneur, as he reveals how a small team with the right AI tools and sharp focus is challenging giants like Interactive Brokers and Robinhood, building a platform that combines trust, speed, and innovation from the ground up. In this episode, Steven shares the real story behind launching his brokerage, highlighting the underestimated complexity of market infrastructure, compliance hurdles, and licensing traps, plus the surprising advantages of starting in Mauritius. You'll discover how leveraging AI, partnering with niche app builders, and deep industry expertise are enabling him to craft a platform that’s not just competitive but disruptive. Steven dives into the strategic shift from heavy UI focus to infrastructure excellence, the future of super apps, and why the next wave of brokerage success might come from the smallest teams with the biggest visions. We break down the core principles shaping the industry’s evolution: the importance of trust and authenticity, the power of branding led by founder personality, and how technological democratization with AI is lowering barriers for entrepreneurs everywhere. Steven emphasizes the critical role of building ecosystems over interfaces, the advantages of offering customer-centric rebates, and why the traditional brokerage moat is dissolving fast in today’s AI-powered marketplaces. Understand how regulation, strategic partnerships, and a relentless focus on core service quality will define the winners of tomorrow. If you’re an entrepreneur, developer, or industry insider eager to understand the future of financial services, this episode is your playbook. Whether you're dreaming of launching your own broker or seeking insights into how AI is transforming even the most regulated industries, Steven’s story delivers actionable lessons and bold visions straight from the frontlines of fintech innovation. Get ready to rethink what’s possible in brokerage, the future belongs to those bold enough to challenge the status quo. You can check out Steven’s brokerage, ‘Unlok’, here: https://www.unlok.com/ (https://www.unlok.com/en) For Podcast Inquires, sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathias-reippuert/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathias-reippuert/) For more info on Finatic: https://finatic.dev/ (https://finatic.dev/) 00:00 The Journey to Building a Brokerage 02:57 User Experience in Brokerage Platforms 05:20 Understanding Order Flow and Execution 07:43 The Challenges of Starting Unlock Brokerage 10:24 Current Status and Future Plans for Unlock 12:36 Building Trust in a New Brokerage 15:13 Hiring for a Product-Driven Culture 17:44 The Future of Software Engineering and AI 20:09 Conclusion: The Best Time to Build a Brokerage 23:04 The Future of Customization in SaaS 24:37 Building Trust and Brand Loyalty in Brokerage 28:47 Navigating Regulation: The Path to Licensing 31:28 Lessons Learned: Building a Brokerage in 2024 35:30 The Rise of Super Apps in Brokerage 38:35 Staying Focused: The Key to Success 40:46 Unlock's Vision: Building a Family-Friendly Brokerage

6. 

   24 Jun 2026

   $0 - $1MRR - Your first dollar online with Brian Waites

   He built a trading app in one night, blew $1,000 in 5 seconds, and now has 500+ users. This is how Brian Waites made his first dollar online.Brian Waites is the founder of TradeTracker - a trading journal he built in a single night using AI because he couldn't afford to keep paying for one. In this episode, we get into the real story: the 130 trades in one week, the $1,000 his girlfriend trusted him with that was gone by 3AM, and the one Threads post that got him 300 users overnight.This is Milestones - a podcast for people who are on the journey, not people who already made it. No gurus. No Lambos. Just honest conversations with people who just figured something out, while the memory is still fresh.What we cover:0:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVwdSI2wvEM) Intro - What is Milestones?13:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVwdSI2wvEM&t=780s) Brian introduces himself + TradeTracker origin story18:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVwdSI2wvEM&t=1080s) Overtrading 130 times in one week (and what it cost him)22:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVwdSI2wvEM&t=1320s) Building TradeTracker in one night with AI (no coding experience)27:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVwdSI2wvEM&t=1620s) Making his first dollar online - Etsy templates from a UPS warehouse33:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVwdSI2wvEM&t=1980s) How he got 300 users from a single Threads post40:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVwdSI2wvEM&t=2400s) What to do when you have a product but no customers46:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVwdSI2wvEM&t=2760s) Marketing like a music promoter - emotional connection over everything52:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVwdSI2wvEM&t=3120s) Quality vs. quantity on social media (and why AI posts get skipped)1:00:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVwdSI2wvEM&t=3600s) The $1,000 his girlfriend gave him - and how he lost it in 5 seconds1:06:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVwdSI2wvEM&t=3960s) Driving DoorDash at 3AM after blowing the account1:10:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVwdSI2wvEM&t=4200s) Why backtesting is like Kobe Bryant watching film1:14:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVwdSI2wvEM&t=4440s) Balancing trading, business, and family with limited hours1:20:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVwdSI2wvEM&t=4800s) Building one habit at a time — and why self-trust is the foundation1:24:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVwdSI2wvEM&t=5040s) Social media success vs. real progress (the guru trap)1:27:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVwdSI2wvEM&t=5220s) Why you should NOT buy online courses (and what to do instead)1:30:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVwdSI2wvEM&t=5400s) Final thoughts + the Steve Jobs quote Connect with Brian:TradTrakr → https://www.tradtrakr.com/Mentioned in this episode:Finatic → finatic.devMilestones is a podcast by Mathias Reippuert, Founder of Finatic. New episodes featuring people on the journey - not 10 steps ahead.Subscribe so you don't miss EP. 02 → 🔔#Milestones (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/milestones) #Entrepreneurship (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/entrepreneurship) #MakingMoneyOnline (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/makingmoneyonline) #Trading (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/trading) #TradeTracker (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/tradetracker) #FirstDollarOnline (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/firstdollaronline) #SideHustle (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sidehustle) #Finatic (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/finatic)

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