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What if you could tell an AI to "make me a million dollar business" and it actually starts doing it?Johann is 22 years old. He's already built and sold multiple SaaS companies. And in just 58 days, he scaled an AI agent business from zero to over $1 million in annual recurring revenue.Johann leaves a 6 second audio message to his AI Agent during the interview and in minutes it build, and deployed to the internet a personal website for sam marks. To find out the tech stack used, drop us your email at: www.investlikeaboss.com/buildIn this episode of the Build Series, we break down:→ What AI agents actually are (and how they're different from ChatGPT and Claude)→ The OpenClaw explosion and what happened after the hype died→ Why "skill files" are the secret weapon for training AI agents→ The memory problem — and why we're basically re-engineering the human brain→ How Johann uses his AI agent like Jarvis (connected to bank accounts, contacts, Gmail)→ Security: the #1 downloaded skill file was actually malware→ LIVE: We ask an AI agent to build and deploy a website in under 10 minutesWhether you're curious about AI agents, running a business, or ready to set one up yourself, this episode is your crash course.🔗 Join our community of builders: https://www.investlikeaboss.com/build🔗 Johann's company: https://www.cyndra.ai🔗 Johann's Skool Group - Join his AI community: https://www.skool.com/ai-operators-5011📸 Sam's IG: @sammarks12#AIAgents #BuildSeries #InvestLikeABoss #AI2026 #Entrepreneurship #AIAutomation #OpenClaw #ClaudeAI #SaaS #AIBusiness

How do you achieve financial independence and design a life of freedom?In the first episode of the Build Series, Sam Marks sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and digital nomad Johnny FD to discuss his journey from building online businesses to achieving financial independence and retiring before 40.Johnny shares the strategies, investments, mistakes, and mindset shifts that allowed him to create a life where work became optional. The conversation explores entrepreneurship, passive income, investing, travel, lifestyle design, and what financial freedom actually looks like once you achieve it.Topics discussed:• Johnny's path to financial independence• Building online businesses and creating income streams• The role of investing and passive income• Lessons learned from entrepreneurship• Mistakes and setbacks along the journey• What life looks like after achieving financial freedom• Travel, lifestyle design, and location independence• Advice for anyone starting their own journey todayThe Build Series is a new podcast from Invest Like a Boss focused on entrepreneurship, investing, technology, health, and building an exceptional life.Subscribe for future conversations with founders, investors, operators, creators, and builders from around the world.Connect with Johnny FD:YouTube: @JohnnyFDWebsite: johnnyfd.comConnect with Sam Marks:Instagram: @sammarks12Podcast: Invest Like a Boss#FinancialFreedom #FinancialIndependence #BuildSeries

Sam, Johnny and Derek gather for one last quarterly update in an already tumultuous 2025. Is this the final Invest Like a Boss episode? Only time will tell, but for now the guys are reflecting on what they took away from the show and also providing your feedback from 9 years of ILAB. Thanks for the support! This is the public portion of the episode - if you want the full version with video and financial breakdowns from the guys, you can join ourILAB Patreon now for instant access to that and so much more. Discussed:  ILAB 259: Dave Zook The "Real Asset" Investor ILAB 283: Are Vacation Homes Worth the Hassle? Where we are: Johnny FD – Kyiv, Ukraine / IG@johnnyfdj Sam Marks - Bangkok, Thailand / IG@sammarks12 Derek – Los Angeles, USA / IG@DerekRadio Sponsor: ILAB PatreonJoin theInvest Like a Boss Patreon now and get tons of bonus content, including additional episodes, full quarterly updates including account screenshots and more for as low as $5/month atPatreon.com/InvestLikeaBoss Time Stamp: 00:55 - Derek's LA Fire Experience / Podcast Studio Burnt 08:57 - Why The Show is Ending 32:12 - What We Got Out of ILAB 42:52 - Listener Feedback on Show Ending If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! If you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Copyright 2024. All rights reserved. Read ourdisclaimer here.

Sam Marks and Derek Spartz discuss why Mid-Cap Stock Funds seem to get overlooked by investors. They've done a lot of research that shows you may want to add these funds to your portfolio. The guys kick off the show with a little post-election results talk and then dive inot the reasons why mid-caps should not be so easily overlooked in this special 101 episode. Discussed:  ​Mid-Cap Fund Tickers Mentioned: Vanguard Mid-Cap Index ETF $VO, iShares S&P Mid-Cap ETF $IJH, iShares Russell Mid-Cap $IWR​ILAB 298: What is the S&P 500? A Complete ReviewWhere we are: ​Johnny FD – Kyiv, Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj​Sam Marks - Bangkok, Thailand / IG @sammarks12​Derek – Los Angeles, USA / IG @DerekRadioSponsor: ​ShopifyShopify helps you sell EVERYWHERE. From their all-in-one ecommerce platform, to their in-person POS system–wherever and whatever you’re selling, Shopify’s got you covered. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period now at Shopify.com/ilab​​ILAB PatreonJoin the Invest Like a Boss Patreon now and get tons of bonus content, including additional episodes, full quarterly updates including account screenshots and more for as low as $5/month at Patreon.com/InvestLikeaBossTime Stamp: ​00:21 - Sam/Derek Election Talk​12:23 - Why Do Mid-Caps Get No Love?​22:25 - Mid-Cap Historical Performance​42:52 - Which Mid-Cap Funds to Invest In​51:52 - What Sparked the Episode Idea? If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! If you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Copyright 2024. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

An encore airing of our interview (ILAB 190) from summer 2021 with Kraneshares Managing Director Luke Oliver on the Gloabl Carbon Market and their fund $KRBN. Luke will be returning to ILAB soon for a follow up, so we thought it'd be good for you to get refreshed on this ESG investment idea, seeing as it's underperformed the last 18 months. Derek & Sam both personally hold $KRBN and we know a lot of our bosses out there bought in on this initial airing too so we look forward to Luke's return to the show. Discussed:  Original episode ILAB 190 Kraneshares Global Carbon ETF | KRBN The Impact and ESG Case for Gloabl Carbon Allownace Exposure in Portfolios Carbon Pricing: Investing in a Changing Climate Where we are: Johnny FD – Kyiv, UA / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks - Barcelona, ES / IG @sammarks12 Derek – Los Angeles, US / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: Robinhood From October 16-27, 2024, when you transfer your IRAs, margin balances, or other brokerage accounts to Robinhood, there’s no limit to how much you can earn. Head to Robinhood.com/HoodWeek now to learn more. ILAB Patreon Join the Invest Like a Boss Patreon now and get tons of bonus content, including additional episodes, full quarterly updates including account screenshots and more for as low as $5/month at Patreon.com/InvestLikeaBoss Time Stamp: 01:12 - Derek Intro 03:07 - Interview Begins 24:20 - This Seems Too Good to Be True? 40:02 - Sam/Derek Recap 55:44 - Sam & Derek Both Bought KRBN If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! If you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Copyright 2024. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

After speaking about expenses being harder to cover lately, Derek decides to share his daily spending breakdown. Him and Johnny go over the categories and both realize that lifestyle creep is reality now for both of them. They discuss ideas to save money, what things they can slim down and what they may need to cut out all together. With everything getting more expensive and wages not keeping up, this episode is sure to relate to many others out there. Discussed:  Derek's 2023 AMEX Spend Chart ILAB 306: Q3 2024 Quarterly Update ILAB 305: The Economic and Lifestyle Value of Buenos Aires Where we are: Johnny FD – Kyiv, UA / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks - Barcelona, ES / IG @sammarks12 Derek – Los Angeles, US / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: Shopify Shopify helps you sell EVERYWHERE. From their all-in-one ecommerce platform, to their in-person POS system–wherever and whatever you’re selling, Shopify’s got you covered. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period now at Shopify.com/ilab ILAB Patreon Join the Invest Like a Boss Patreon now and get tons of bonus content, including additional episodes, full quarterly updates including account screenshots and more for as low as $5/month at Patreon.com/InvestLikeaBoss Time Stamp: 00:20 - Johnny/Derek Intro 14:52 - Gas/Auto Expenses 18:22 - Our Heads Are in Prices 10 Years Ago 22:27 - Should Derek Leave California? 34:55 - Why Johnny Likes Cheap Places If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! If you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Copyright 2024. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

Sam, Johnny & Derek all get together for our quarterly update! Lots of things happened in the last 3 months, Sam became a forest monk and tried Ayahuasca, Derek and Johnny met up in Argentina and much more! Lots of health and wellness talk this go around with a little investing as well. This is the preview free version, to unlock the full Patreon only version which is nearly two hours long you must sign up as an ILAB Patreon member - plans start for as low as $5/month and you'll get instant access to the full episode and hundreds of other posts from the guys and a link into the boss community. Thanks for supporting the show so we can continue to make more episodes! Discussed:  ILAB Patreon ILAB 305: The Economic and Lifestyle Value of Buenos Aires Where we are: Johnny FD – Kyiv, UA / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks - Barcelona, ES / IG @sammarks12 Derek – Los Angeles, US / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: Robinhood Starting October 16th, when you transfer your IRAs, margin balances, or other brokerage accounts to Robinhood, there’s no limit to how much you can earn. Head to Robinhood.com/HoodWeek now to learn more. ILAB Patreon Join the Invest Like a Boss Patreon now and get tons of bonus content, including additional episodes, full quarterly updates including account screenshots and more for as low as $5/month at Patreon.com/InvestLikeaBoss Time Stamp: 01:18 - Sam/Johnny/Derek Intro 11:09 - Buenos Aires Recap 18:16 - Ayahuasca Experience 27:56 - Johnny's Missed Flight 31:39 - Sam's Letter to the SEC If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! If you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Copyright 2024. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

Johnny and Derek just so happened to both be in Buenos Aires at the same time so they had to do an episode together! We split this into two halves, the first being just hours after Derek landed and then we pick up 2 weeks later when both had time to explore and reflect on the city. They go over the value of every day living in Buenos Aires - food, drink, housing, transportation and more. Plus they cover some of the downsides of the economy and this area of the World. Discussed:  Argentina's Inflation Rate La Cabrera (Happy Hour Steakhouse) Compass Pathways Investor Relations Where we are: Johnny FD – Buenos Aires, AR / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks - Bangkok, Thailand / IG @sammarks12 Derek – Buenos Aires, AR / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: Shopify Shopify helps you sell EVERYWHERE. From their all-in-one ecommerce platform, to their in-person POS system–wherever and whatever you’re selling, Shopify’s got you covered. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period now at Shopify.com/ilab ILAB Patreon Join the Invest Like a Boss Patreon now and get tons of bonus content, including additional episodes, full quarterly updates including account screenshots and more for as low as $5/month at Patreon.com/InvestLikeaBoss Time Stamp: 00:21 - Johnny/Derek Part 1 12:56 - How to Get the Best Possible Exchange Rate 20:21 - Part 2 after Buenos Aires 43:45 - How Safe is BA? 49:15 - Would You Go Back to Visit? If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! If you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Copyright 2024. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

ATAI Life Sciences & Compass Pathways Co-Founder Christian Angermayer joins the show to talk about the roadblocks to getting psychedelics legal in the US and the best way to effectively treat mental health with them. Christian has been making waves recently after appearing on Joe Rogan, and has the backing of Peter Thiel. We've been talking alot about the potential of psychedelics in the past year, and after the FDA's recent disappointing decision... Christian tells us why it may not be all bad news. Sam handles the interview with Christian and then Derek hops in with Sam to talk about their interest in this investment. The views and opinions expressed by Christian Angermayer in this episode are his own and do not necessarily represent those of atai Life Sciences. Discussed:  Dr. Nutt's "Drug Harm" Chart ATAI Investor Relations Compass Pathways Investor Relations Christian Angermayer's Substack ILAB 294: Matthew "Whiz" Buckley on Flying in Top Gun, Trading Options & Taking Psychedelics Where we are: Johnny FD – Kyiv, Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks - Bangkok, Thailand / IG @sammarks12 Derek – Los Angeles, USA / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: ShopifyShopify helps you sell EVERYWHERE. From their all-in-one ecommerce platform, to their in-person POS system–wherever and whatever you’re selling, Shopify’s got you covered. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period now at Shopify.com/ilab ILAB PatreonJoin the Invest Like a Boss Patreon now and get tons of bonus content, including additional episodes, full quarterly updates including account screenshots and more for as low as $5/month at Patreon.com/InvestLikeaBoss Time Stamp: 00:21 - Sam/Derek Intro 06:09 - Interview with Christian Begins 32:00 - Why FDA Approval is Taking So Long 57:07 - The State of Psychedelic Stocks 01:08:13 - Sam/Derek Outro - Would They Invest If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! If you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Copyright 2024. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

Johnny and Derek break down the power of compound interest in this back to basics reminder episode. They cover why getting to $100K in investments is a huge milestone in the path to becoming a millionaire. They give real life examples of how fast your wealth can grow when you stay focused and don't pull out your investments on frivolous expenses. Share this episode with someone that is just starting out their investment journey or could use a push to start! Discussed:  Compound Interest Calculator Where we are: Johnny FD – Kyiv, Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks - Bangkok, Thailand / IG @sammarks12 Derek – Los Angeles, USA / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: ShopifyShopify helps you sell EVERYWHERE. From their all-in-one ecommerce platform, to their in-person POS system–wherever and whatever you’re selling, Shopify’s got you covered. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period now at Shopify.com/ilab ILAB PatreonJoin the Invest Like a Boss Patreon now and get tons of bonus content, including additional episodes, full quarterly updates including account screenshots and more for as low as $5/month at Patreon.com/InvestLikeaBoss Time Stamp: 02:45 - Why $100K is So Important 07:40 - Charlie Munger's Model to Get $100K 11:52 - How Fast $1K a Month Becomes $1M 21:20 - The Argument to Spend Your Money vs. Save If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! If you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Copyright 2024. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

While not a traditional money investment, we focus on what may be the most important investment tool you have - your mind! Sam's Kadampa (Tibetan Buddhism) mentor and U.S. National Spiritual Director for the Kadampa Meditation Center. They discuss multiple topics including mindset, happiness, disposition and how to find peace and love in your mind. Then Sam and Derek talk how this relates to their current states in life and discuss how you can take advantage of this practice as well. About Kadam Morten: Kadam Morten Clausen is the U.S. National Spiritual Director and a senior disciple of renowned teacher and author Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyato. He has been teaching Buddhism for over 25 years and is a clear, humorous, and compelling speaker. He is also the resident teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center in New York City. Discussed:  Kadam Morten's Kadampa NYC Center How to Transform Your Life Free E-Book Download Find a Kadampa Center Near You Where we are: Johnny FD – Kyiv, Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks - Chiang Mai, Thailand / IG @sammarks12 Derek – Los Angeles, USA / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: ShopifyShopify helps you sell EVERYWHERE. From their all-in-one ecommerce platform, to their in-person POS system–wherever and whatever you’re selling, Shopify’s got you covered. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period now at Shopify.com/ilab ILAB PatreonJoin the Invest Like a Boss Patreon now and get tons of bonus content, including additional episodes, full quarterly updates including account screenshots and more for as low as $5/month at Patreon.com/InvestLikeaBoss Time Stamp: 00:28 - Sam & Derek Intro 10:47 - Interview with Kadam Morten Begins 25:05 - Changing Your Views Toward Others 52:40 - Will the World Around You Change Along with Your Mind? 01:03:55 - Sam & Derek Outro If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! If you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Copyright 2024. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

Our guest this episode is the notorious Mr. Bald from Bald and Bankrupt on YouTube! He's amassed over 4 million subscribers and embarked on many dangerous journies and documented travels to places few have gone to visit. These risks have paid off as Bald actually filed for bankruptcy in the UK before he began filming but is now a certified millionaire thanks to his YouTube channel. Find out how he finally put these funds to use after having them just sit in a zero interest bank account for years. Discussed:  Bald and Bankrupt YouTube Channel U.K Guide to Bankruptcy Bald's Video to Visit Abandoned Russian Spaceship Johnny FD YouTube Channel Petrolectric YouTube Channel Where we are: Johnny FD – Kyiv, Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks - Bangkok, Thailand / IG @sammarks12 Derek – Los Angeles, USA / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: ILAB PatreonJoin the Invest Like a Boss Patreon now and get tons of bonus content, including additional episodes, full quarterly updates including account screenshots and more for as low as $5/month at Patreon.com/InvestLikeaBoss Time Stamp: 00:33 - Johnny & Derek Intro 05:57 - Interview with Bald Begins 17:40 - Bald's YouTube Strategy 23:30 - When Bald Found Out He's A Millionaire 32:35 - Where Bald Invests His Money 52:12 - Johnny & Derek Outro If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! If you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Copyright 2024. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

We made it to 300 episodes! Sam, Johnny & Derek are all on board for this special episode looking back at 300 episodes and 8 years of Invest Like a Boss. The guys answer listener questions, remininisce on past guests, and discuss the state of the show. This is the public portion of the episode, if you'd like the full version (with video)... you must be an ILAB Patreon member. In the Patreon portion, all 3 hosts also disclose financials and share screenshots of their personal accounts plus what money moves they are making. Here's to 300 more! Discussed:  Sam's First Appearance on Johnny's Travel Like a Boss Podcast Before ILAB Started Complete List of All ILAB Episodes (Many referenced in this episode) Where we are: Johnny FD – Kyiv, Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks - Bangkok, Thailand / IG @sammarks12 Derek – Los Angeles, USA / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: ShopifyShopify helps you sell EVERYWHERE. From their all-in-one ecommerce platform, to their in-person POS system–wherever and whatever you’re selling, Shopify’s got you covered. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period now at Shopify.com/ilab ILAB PatreonJoin the Invest Like a Boss Patreon now and get tons of bonus content, including additional episodes, full quarterly updates including account screenshots and more for as low as $5/month at Patreon.com/InvestLikeaBoss Time Stamp: 00:26 - Sam, Johnny & Derek Intro 07:54 - Listener Questions Begin 13:02 - Why Sam Chose Barcelona to Live 28:30 - ILAB Guest Hall of Fame & Shame 39:31 - Lessons We've Learned from Doing ILAB 46:10 - How We'd Each Spend $1 Billion If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! If you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Copyright 2024. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

In this episode, we are discussing merger arbitrage opportunities, specifically on a stock that Sam & Derek personally own. We've been talking about Matterport since the metaverse series in 2021, and finally the stock had some life pumped back into it after a takeover offer from CoStar Group in April. Is this a good opportunity to jump in on the deal? We discuss with guest Collin Brantmeyer from the Motely Fool. Then Sam and Derek put in place plans on how they'll try and take advantage of this potential win from a stock that's been a major dog in the portfolio. Discussed:  Collin Brantmeyer's Article on Matterport Arbitrage in the Motley Fool Matterport Press Release on CoStar Buyout Offer Death of a Car Salesman Novel by Collin Brantmeyer Where we are: Johnny FD – Kyiv, Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks - Barcelona, Spain / IG @sammarks12 Derek – Los Angeles, USA / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: ShopifyShopify helps you sell EVERYWHERE. From their all-in-one ecommerce platform, to their in-person POS system–wherever and whatever you’re selling, Shopify’s got you covered. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period now at Shopify.com/ilab ILAB PatreonJoin the Invest Like a Boss Patreon now and get tons of bonus content, including additional episodes, full quarterly updates including account screenshots and more for as low as $5/month at Patreon.com/InvestLikeaBoss Time Stamp: 00:20 - Sam & Derek Intro 07:50 - Interview with Collin Begins 15:14 - Structure of the Matterport Deal 20:30 - Merger Tax Implications for the Investor 38:50 - How Sam & Derek will move on Matterport If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! If you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Copyright 2024. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.

Kicking it back to basics for this episode, Sam and Derek do a complete review of the S&P 500. What is it, how did it began, how has it historically tracked, and how do you invest in it. The guys go over all these points and gameplan how they'll further invest in the index going further. Discussed:  ILAB 25: Paul Merriman on Investment Decisions That Will Change Your Financial Future S&P 500 Historical Returns Index Funds Mentioned: $VTI Vanguard Total Index $VOO Vanguard S&P 500 Index $SPY SPDR S&P 500 Chart $SWPPX Schwab S&P 500 Index $FNILX Fidelity Zero Large Cap Index Where we are: Johnny FD – Kyiv, Ukraine / IG @johnnyfdj Sam Marks - Barcelona, Spain / IG @sammarks12 Derek – Los Angeles, USA / IG @DerekRadio Sponsor: ILAB PatreonJoin the Invest Like a Boss Patreon now and get tons of bonus content, including additional episodes, full quarterly updates including account screenshots and more for as low as $5/month at Patreon.com/InvestLikeaBoss Time Stamp: 03:13 - What is the S&P 500? 14:20 - Largest Companies in the S&P 22:09 - S&P Sector Breakdown 45:30 - Dividends in the S&P 50:00 - Low Fee S&P Index Funds If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! If you haven't already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Copyright 2024. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.