BE SMART Podcast

Own your life — instead of borrowing it or renting it

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.

Recent Episodes

No Good Ideas Have Ever Come from Reddit

September 12, 2019

Selling “extreme solutions” is easy, and people desire easy solutions… but it’s okay to enjoy life and be comfortable, says Jared. Listen in...

Adapt or Die

September 11, 2019

Jared talks about an important turning point on the horizon, what type of investing advice to ignore, and tips on how to be adaptable in the...

Taxes and a Beaten-Up Coffee Table

September 10, 2019

Thinking about taxes is zero fun, but we all have to do it. Today, Jared discusses how you could benefit from doing your own taxes… up to a point....

Investing Is Hard

September 9, 2019

Financial gurus who say the stock market will return 8% are committing financial malpractice, Jared says. So what’s the answer for the individual...

When Things Are Crazy, They Can Get Crazier

September 4, 2019

The time for investors to diversify their portfolios is now. Jared shares why he thinks we’re barreling toward a significant historical event,...

Door #3—Make More Money

September 3, 2019

“The only thing you have to change in your life is everything.” If the bills are piling up and you feel like you just can’t get ahead, it’s...

Money DOES Make You Happy

August 30, 2019

Money is actually the root of all good. And money isn’t money—it’s comfort, it’s a place to live, it’s fun stuff, and much more. But it’s...

What’s Your Tax Bracket?

August 29, 2019

“The tax code is never going to get better…” Jared talks about domestic tax policies that raid America’s wallets, why people argue about...

Real Estate Real Talk

August 28, 2019

“As much of a tough guy as I am in the markets, I am a chicken when it comes to real estate…” Jared reveals what scares him about real estate,...

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4.9 Out of 5 Star Reviews!

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

Recent Episodes

In this milestone 400th episode of the BE SMART podcast, hosts Cameron and Jared discuss a range of topics including post-election market reactions,...

In episode 399 of the BE SMART podcast, Cameron and Jared discuss the aftermath of the recent US presidential election, as well as economic...

In episode 398, Cameron and Jared discuss the 2024 election and its implications for the market, including predictions and trading strategies. They...

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...

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...

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