Episode 25 - Interview with Brian Feroldi

In episode 33 of the Sloth Investor Podcast, I discuss the release of my personal finance book 'The Sloth Investor' with my podcast partner Jay. The episode was recorded on June 28th, the publication date of my book. Written with the goal of 'Simplifying Investing For All', the book provides an evidence-based framework for those looking to increase their wealth in a simple, yet powerful manner. Underpinned by my 5 bedrock principles of investing (Simplicity, Low Fees, Own the World, Time, Headstrong) the book teaches the reader how to construct a simple, low-fee, globally diversified portfolio. During the interview with Jay I provide key takeaways from the book and explore the rationale for writing it. The book can be purchased at the following links: USA - https://amzn.to/3xlNgxo UK - https://amzn.to/4b6uw2W Australia - https://amzn.to/3zepnIG Canada - https://amzn.to/3KLZCSv Japan - https://amzn.to/3VwoJxN UAE - https://amzn.to/3VuvW1g India - https://amzn.to/4c8B6Hi France - https://amzn.to/45z5B6I Germany - https://amzn.to/4eAsgUw Italy - https://amzn.to/3RF3GYy Spain - https://amzn.to/3zceUxB

J L Collins has been a key influence on the Sloth Investor's approach to investing. During this interview J L shares insights from 'Pathfinders', his most recent book. In addition, we also inquire into key themes from 'The Simple Path to Wealth', one of J L Collins previous books, which is a seminal text for beginner investors. What was your favourite part of the interview? Let us know in the comment box below. Check out my bitesize summary of J L' s book 'The Simple Path to Wealth': https://bit.ly/3RUJ13p Please subscribe to this channel to keep up to date with the latest content from the Sloth Investor. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/3Xx4DU5 Subscribe to my Substack newsletter: https://theslothinvestor.substack.com/ Follow me on Twitter:   / sloth_investor  

Brought up by a single mother and grammar school-educated, Joe Seddon found himself with £200 left over from his student loan. He was confronted with a choice. Spend the money on a night out with friends in Leeds or put it to better use by investing it wisely. His choice of the latter decision has had a compound effect on the lives of thousands of other students. This is the story of how Joe's company, 'Zero Gravity', has helped thousands of students from disadvantaged backgrounds obtain a place at elite British universities, such as Oxford and Cambridge.

In episode 30 of the Sloth Investor podcast my co-host Jay and I interview Jamie Gordon. Jamie is a writer for ETF stream. ETF Stream is the leading media brand for everything ETF-related in Europe. Jamie started at ETF Stream as a reporter in January 2021. Previously, he was a senior journalist at the UK Investor Magazine, Investment Observer, UK Startup Magazine and UK Property Journal.

In episode 29 of the Sloth Investor podcast my co-host Jay and I discuss the 5 bedrock principles of a 'Sloth Investor'. These are: Simplicity Low Fees Owning the World Time Headstrong If you're keen to listen to a more in depth discussion of each of the 5 bedrock principles, then you may want to listen to episodes 1-5 of the podcast, in which Jay (my co-host) and I discuss each in turn.

In episode 28 of the Sloth Investor podcast, we interview Andrew Hallam, author of the books 'Millionaire Teacher', 'Millionaire Expat' and 'Balance'. One of the highlights of the conversation for Mr. Sloth was when Andrew recounts his experience of meeting Warren Buffett and another of Mr. Buffett's VERY famous friends. Watch my video summary of Andrew's book 'Millionaire Teacher', the single most influential investing book that the Sloth Investor has read https://bit.ly/3GmpIKn Watch my video summary of Andrew's book 'Balance', a book that features prominently in our discussion: https://bit.ly/3jAXHWM Please subscribe to this channel to keep up to date with the latest content from the Sloth Investor. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/3Xx4DU5 Subscribe to my fortnightly Substack newsletter: https://theslothinvestor.substack.com/ Follow me on Twitter:   / sloth_investor  

In episode 27 of the Sloth Investor podcast, we interview Eric Balchunas, author of the book 'The Bogle Effect' and a senior ETF analyst for Bloomberg. 'The Bogle Effect' explores how Jack Bogle, the founder of Vanguard, saved countless investors trillions of dollars over a period of almost fifty years. Eric himself interviewed Jack Bogle on several occasions and during the podcast, he retells his most memorable moments with him. My bitesize summary of 'The Bogle Effect': https://bit.ly/3G33LP4 Check out episode 10 of the Sloth Investor podcast to learn why we're such fans of the late Jack Bogle: https://bit.ly/3jAb897 Please subscribe to this channel to keep up to date with the latest content from the Sloth Investor. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/3Xx4DU5 Subscribe to my fortnightly Substack newsletter: https://theslothinvestor.substack.com/ Follow me on Twitter:   / sloth_investor  

In episode 26 of the Sloth Investor podcast, we are joined by Nikki Dunn. Nikki is an advocate for women in finance & financial literacy. Furthermore, Nikki is the founder of the 'She Talks Finance' channel on Youtube, is a CFP (Chartered Financial Planner) and is a co-host of the 'We Talk Money' podcast. Social Media Channels for Nikki: Youtube:    / shetalksfinance   Twitter:   / shetalksfinance   Instagram:   / shetalksfinance   Please subscribe to this channel to keep up to date with the latest content from the Sloth Investor. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/3Xx4DU5 Subscribe to my fortnightly Substack newsletter: https://theslothinvestor.substack.com/ Follow the Sloth Investor on Twitter:   / sloth_investor  

The key reason for this announcement is to inform you that the podcast will now be transitioning to Youtube. The chief reason for transitioning to Youtube is that the video format will enable me to provide a broader, more accessible range of content for all of my fellow Sloth Investors. Therefore, in addition to the Sloth Investor podcast, my Youtube channel will eventually provide a range of other investment content. Though relatively small at the moment, the goal in 2023 will be to grow the Sloth Investor YouTube channel so that as many people as possible can access information concerning how to invest like a sloth. Again, for the sake of clarity, the Sloth Investor Podcast will no longer appear on Spotify, Apple podcasts, and all other online podcast streaming platforms that it has appeared on thus far. The transition to Youtube means that the format of the podcast will now be changing from audio to video. In fact, by accessing my Youtube channel you will be able to see two recent interviews that my co-host Jay and I have held.  My two most recent guests were: 1.) Eric Balchunas - Author of the fantastic book 'The Bogle Effect' 2.) Nikki Dunn - Founder of the 'She Talks Finance' investment community In the next episode of the podcast, Jay and I will be interviewing Andrew Hallam, author of books such as 'Millionaire Teacher', 'Millionaire Expat' and 'Balance'. Please listen to the audio of this announcement for more information concerning these guests. As you know, I am a passionate advocate for investment literacy and by subscribing to the Sloth Investor channel you can play a significant part in enabling the channel to grow, thereby empowering other investors around the globe to make smarter, evidence-based, sloth-like decisions for their investment portfolios. Please click on the link below to subscribe to my YouTube channel to continue to access my personal finance content. http://bit.ly/3Xx4DU5

Brian Feroldi is a financial educator, YouTuber, speaker, writer, and now the author of an engaging, insightful investing book entitled ‘Why Does the Stock Market Go Up?’. Here are some highlights from this fascinating discussion with Brian: The origins of Wall Street, the Dow Jones, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq Brian's first exposure to the Dow Jones as a golf caddy in high school His biggest investing mistakes Why the stock market has always recovered from crashes Advice for the average person that doesn’t know where to start How to nurture children’s financial literacy Who inspires Brian? The bedrock principle of the Sloth Investor that most resonates with Brian. Happy listening! Mr. Sloth Twitter: https://twitter.com/sloth_investor Substack: https://theslothinvestor.substack.com/