Money is hard to make, keep, and control— and almost everyone gets it wrong sometimes. Now, ex-Wall Street trader Jared Dillian and his co-host Cameron, are here to help you navigate your money and take control of your financial future.
Money and the Psychology of Motivation
Sometimes motivation can be elusive, and sometimes it can be available but ineffective. Jared discusses the psychology of being motivated to earn...
The Power of Delayed Gratification
Do you want to enjoy a higher standard of living today or in the future? Buying the “dream home” in your 40s could lead to fewer choices in...
When College Makes No Economic Sense
Abandon the idea that college is a golden ticket. In fact, Jared says, it’s often like walking into a giant spinning blade. Find out exactly why...
Personal finance “experts” shame people for spending money on small luxuries like coffee, which is terrible advice, Jared says. Listen in to hear...
Wedding loans are in vogue—but why start off your marriage with lots of debt at a very high interest rate? Jared warns about the risky math behind...
Jared introduces his “Constraints Theory” of investing, which helps explain why “bad” companies do well. Also up for discussion: why...
Jared’s Favorite Wall Street Story
How do you get a raise? Jared shares some negotiating ideas based on his time at Lehman Brothers.
When You Should Drop Your Partner Like Third-Period French
Jared talks about why a terrible credit score could be a deal breaker in a relationship, as well as what you need to know about your credit score,...
Why Teenagers Should Have Jobs
When burger-flipping isn’t about burger-flipping—Jared talks about what skills young adults must acquire on their first job in order to get a...
Solid financial advice
Jared has a way of weaving together advice and life stories to help you make good financial decisions and make you laugh at the same time!
Get Smart
Great insights into current events and the financial implications involved. Be Smart makes you a smarter person and investor.
Be Smart Podcast
Great use of 30 min each week. Gives great financial advice much more realistic than Dave Ramsey.
Good, not enough of it.
Great podcast, good information and humor. He’s a straight shooter and gives solid advice.
To the point without economic BS
Raw and on point with entertaining sarcasm.
Worth your time
One of the few professionals worth listening to.
Fantastic!
Jared is a rarity—incredibly insightful and informed in all facets of the financial markets and personal finance, yet extremely entertaining!
This guy is smart! Learning a ton
Big fan of these short 10‒20-minute lessons on money and life. Relatable if you make $50K or $500K a year. Wish I would have found this one sooner.
This podcast is phenomenal
Sometimes the truth is harsh. What makes this show so unique is that Jared embraces this mantra and tells you exactly how it is.
What a goldmine
I just discovered this show and it’s my new favorite. I love Jared Dillan’s writing and investment guidance, and these podcasts are now adding even more pearls of wisdom.
Love this guy
Jared has got a rare authenticity that cuts through the minutiae.
Awesome Pod! Great Therapy!
As a career investment advisor, I listen to Dillian to relax and keep my head from exploding.
On point
Outstanding, informative, and entertaining.
Entertaining and informative
Love the info which is spot on and delivery is great!
Great content
Great listen, great insight… A++
Great Podcast
Excellent content and entertaining. Thank you
Episode 397: Is Elon Musk Cooked? Also… Stocks! Gold! Bitcoin!
Elon Musk says he plans to award $1 million a day to a randomly chosen voter… this year’s furious rally in US stocks is poised to extend into the...
Episode 396: Private Equity Sinks Millions Into HVAC and Plumbing
Private equity pours millions into HVAC and plumbing trades, worldwide efforts to reverse the baby shortage fall flat, and prices ease for used cars...
In episode 395, Jared and Cameron cover topics ranging from his short story collection NIGHT MOVES to insights on the bond market and how strong jobs...
Jared and Cameron explore various market trends, including the surprising performance of stocks in September when you look at past performance...
In episode 383 of the BE SMART podcast, Cameron and Jared discuss the release of Jared’s new book, NIGHT MOVES, market trends, the bullish momentum...
Episode 392: All Eyes on the Fed: How Much Will It Cut Rates?
In this episode of the BE SMART podcast, Jared and Cameron discuss a range of topics, including the upcoming launch of Jared’s book NIGHT MOVES,...