Grant Sabatier Podcast
Grant Sabatier interviews remarkable people and shares strategies for mastering money and living a meaningful life. Topics include money, entrepreneurship, investing, mindfulness, philosophy, and more. Hosted by Grant Sabatier, author of the international bestseller Financial Freedom and creator of MillennialMoney.com.
Episodes
51 | Retire by 30 with Cody Berman
Cody and this show go way back. When I asked Cody to help me with my book tour in 2019 he didn't hesitate. Fast forward 7 years and Cody has become a multi-millionaire, author, and popular FI educator. In this special episode we catch up and talk about his new book Retire By 30. I loved the book so much that I wrote the foreword. I hope you enjoy this episode.
50 | Inner Entrepreneur Audiobook Preview!
This is an exclusive audiobook preview of my new book, Inner Entrepreneur: A Proven Path to Profit & Peace from Penguin Audio. Inner Entrepreneur comes out March 11, 2025 and is now available for pre-order everywhere books are sold. If you pre-order the book please forward your receipt to grant@grantsabatier.com to get Free access to my 8 hr Financial Freedom in Uncertain Times course and an invit
49 | New Book - Inner Entrepreneur: A Proven Path To Profit & Peace
My new Book, Inner Entrepreneur: A Proven Path to Profit & Peace (Avery/Penguin Random House) comes out March 11, 2025 and is now available for pre-order everywhere books are sold. In this episode I share why I wrote the book, what it's about, and distill some of the key lessons. If you pre-order the book please forward your receipt to grant@grantsabatier.com to get Free access to my 8 hr Financia
48 | Side Business Opportunities Right Now
In this episode, my friends Logan and Matt join me to discuss three different ways we're making money online: e-commerce, content, and SaaS. Logan runs a portfolio of successful Amazon FBA and e-commerce brands, Matt recently launched a rapidly growing app, and I own a portfolio of content websites. Making money online is becoming more competitive, but there are still great opportunities if you're
47 | Can You Still Be A Creator & Life Updates (Solo Episode)
In my first solo episode in two years, I share my thoughts on whether you can still make money online, the future of the Creator Economy, my website holding company, my personal brand strategy, my next book, and more life updates. I've also recently re-opened my FIpreneur community to new members, so if you're interested in using entrepreneurship to accelerate your journey to financial independenc
46 | How To Sell For $1.5 Billion w/ Haroon Mokhtarzada
In this episode, I chat with Haroon Mokhtarzada, serial entrepreneur and CEO of Rocket Money, about how he sold his first company Webs.com for $125 million, how he escaped feeling lost after the acquisition, what financial independence means to him, and how he grew and sold his second company TrueBill to Rocket Companies for $1.5 Billion. We also dive into the most important metrics that matter in
45 | Money As Energy w/ Charles Eisenstein
I'm honored to have Charles Eisenstein on the show, where we dive into money, consciousness, climate, giving, and more. His book Sacred Economics: Money, Gift, & Society in the Age of Transition is one of the best books I've read. I couldn't put it down. I also enjoyed his book The Yoga of Eating. Charles is an inspiring teacher, speaker, and author who writes about a diverse range of topics, incl
44 | Taking Stock w/ Jordan Grumet
In this episode, I make a big announcement and bring Jordan Grumet on to talk with me about identity shifts, the paradox of money, legacies, as well as the most important lessons in his incredible new book Taking Stock: A Hospice Doctor's Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and Living a Regret-Free Life. You can learn more about my book Financial Freedom at https://grantsabatier.com
43 | Investing Amidst Uncertainty w/ JL Collins
In this episode, I chat with JL Collins, author of The Simple Path to Wealth, about investing in stocks, bonds, real estate, stock picking, the FIRE movement, the risk of inflation, book writing, and more. We cover a lot of ground in this conversation and I'm excited to share it with you. You can learn more about my book Financial Freedom at https://grantsabatier.com/books/financial-freedom-book/
42 | $10 Million in 1 Year w/ Tiffany Aliche
In this episode, I chat with Tiffany Aliche, aka The Budgetnista, author of Get Good with Money, and co-host of the Brown Ambition Podcast, about her ascent from preschool teacher to making over $10 million on her course in one year. And that's just one of her businesses! We dive deep into Tiffany's love of teaching, her speaking business, how she manages her empire, and more. I've learned so much
41 | Million Dollar Moments w/ Tanya Dalton
In this episode, I chat with Tanya Dalton, the author of On Purpose and The Joy of Missing Out, about creating space, limiting beliefs, productivity, letting go, and what happened after she sold her company. Tanya has a gift for creating and sharing practical methods to answer some of life's biggest questions. She shares some of her favorites with us. I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope
40 | The FI App Topia w/ Logan Leckie
In this episode, I chat with Logan Leckie, my co-founder in Topia, the new free financial independence tracking app that's available today on all Apple and Android devices. We spent two years building Topia and it's specifically designed to help you track and accelerate your journey to FI. In this episode, we share more about Topia's history, its features, and the future. We can't wait to hear wha
39 | Second Chance at Life w/ J. Money
In this episode, I chat with J. Money, the influential financial blogger who is in the midst of an awakening after coming down with a mysterious auto-immune disease. We talk about selling his blog, the value of community, life transitions, and why he's abandoning his old habits and systems. He also reveals a new passion he's discovered at the age of 42.
38 | Decision Making w/ Nick Maggiulli
In this episode, I sit down with Nick Maggiulli, the Author of Just Keep Buying: Proven Ways to Save Money and Build Your Wealth and Creator OfDollarsandData.com. Nick is a popular writer known for his ability to tell great stories about money with data. We chat about his new book, how to evaluate risk in your life, why you shouldn't max out your 401k, and a lot more.
37 | Millionaire by 25 w/ Cody Berman
In this episode, I kick off the next generation of the podcast with Cody Berman who reached millionaire status at the age of 25 through a diverse mixture of online, real estate, and investing income. For listeners of the show, you may remember Cody as my book tour manager from 2019. Over the past three years, he's increased his net worth from $50,000 to $1.3 million and he's on pace to earn over $
36 | What Happened to Grant? Life Update 2022
It's been over a year since the last episode of the Financial Freedom podcast and a lot has changed in my life. So have my thoughts on money and freedom. After a long hiatus, I randomly woke up this morning wanting to record an episode. It feels good to be back.
35 | Investing in Electric Vehicles w/ GM
In this episode, I chat with Michael Heifler the Director of Investor Relations at General Motors. We chat about the acceleration of electric vehicle adoption and why they're set up to dominate the market. With the epic rise of EV stocks and Tesla up over 600% in the past year, there are still great and affordable ways to invest in the growth of the sector.
34 | New Beginnings
In this episode I share the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur, how to build a lifestyle business, the history of Millennial Money, and share a very big announcement.
33 | 10 Listener Questions (solo episode)
In this episode, I mix it up and answer 10 listener questions from across the financial independence journey. 1. What are some of the tradeoffs you wish you didn't accept? 2. I feel really stuck at my job. It's not that I hate it, I just feel like I worked a really long time to become a partner at my firm and while I'm making more money it's really unfulfilling. What should I do? 3. What are some
32 | 15 Best Money Lessons (Solo Episode)
Last week's episode "5 Years After FI," was the most popular episode in the podcast's history. In this week's follow up I dive into the 15 Best Money Lessons I've learned after reaching financial independence. Topics include saving, entrepreneurship, investing, mindset, side hustling, and more.
31 | 5 Years After FI (Solo Episode)
In this episode, I reflect on the biggest lessons I've learned since reaching financial independence 5 years ago. From money to happiness and peace, here's how I think about my life right now.
30 | Predictably Irrational w/ Dan Ariely
In this episode, I chat with Dan Ariely, Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics at Duke University, author of Predictably Irrational, WSJ columnist, and one of the world's best known behavioral economists. In this expansive conversation, we dive into why we're our own worst enemy's when it comes to investing and what to do about it. We also chat about how to manage money and our lives in
29 | A Life Well Lived w/ Jordan Grumet
In this episode, I chat with Doc G, the popular financial independence podcaster and hospice Doctor, about life, death, and money. What does it mean to live a life well-lived? We dive into the top regrets of the dying, memento mori, and how his work has changed his relationship to money and life. We also talk about Western and Eastern philosophy and where we think the FIRE movement falls short. I
28 | Preparing for an Uncertain Future w/ Vicki Robin
In this episode, I chat with Vicki Robin, co-author of Your Money or Your Life, and my dear friend. In this wide-ranging conversation we recorded pre-pandemic, we dive deep into how to best prepare for an increasingly uncertain economy, climate, and future. Vicki was on episode 4 of this podcast, but this new episode is particularly relevant for this moment.
27 | Next Level Investing & Entrepreneurship w/ Kevin O'Leary
In this episode, I chat with Kevin O'Leary (aka Mr. Wonderful), Host of Shark Tank, about entrepreneurship, financial literacy, his new investing app, diversification, what financial freedom means to him, and so much more. I also introduce Kevin to the FIRE Movement - check out the episode to hear his thoughts!
26 | History of FI w/ JD Roth
In this episode, I chat with J.D. Roth, the creator of Get Rich Slowly and a man who has had a huge impact on my life. His blog was the first personal finance blog I read and it was instrumental in helping me build my financial independence strategy. In this episode we chat about the history of personal finance in the United States, what we can learn from old money books, and the future of the FIR
25 | Ultimate Freedom w/ Steve Adcock
In this episode, I chat with Steve Adcock, who retired at 35 with less than $1 million. Steve is one of the twelve people featured in my book Financial Freedom, but his life has changed dramatically since retiring early. We dig into how to create a lifestyle of happiness, the most important elements of the wealth equation, living off the grid, being honest with yourself, and more. I also share an
24 | Debt to Millionaire in 10 Years w/ Andy Hill
In this episode, I chat with Andy Hill, the host of the Marriage, Kids, and Money podcast about his 10-year journey from debt to millionaire in 10 years. We dive deep into money-saving strategies, building a family, entrepreneurship, and freedom.
23 | Nothing To Lose w/ Vincent Pugliese
In this episode, I chat with Vincent Pugliese, author of Freelance to Freedom about the opportunities of this moment, overcoming our biggest hangups, and how to build a life you love by making money on your own terms. We dive deep into risk, fear, and the importance of surrounding yourself with people that make you feel alive.
22 | Lightness of Being w/ Leisa Peterson
In this episode, my good friend and author of The Mindful Millionaire, Leisa Peterson, and I reflect money, this moment, rootedness, and the lightness of being. We dive deep. I always enjoy my chats with Leisa and I'm excited to share this with you.
21 | Surprised by Joy w/ Chris Guillebeau
In this episode, I chat with Chris about side hustles, entrepreneurship, uncertainty, writing, his new book The Money Tree, and finding the intersection of how you make money and what makes you feel alive.
20 | How I Feel In This Moment (Solo Episode)
In this episode I reflect on 6 weeks in quarantine, not knowing what will happen and being open to this moment of change. I discuss the stock market, a great book I just read, share a number of life updates, and more. Financial Freedom (Updated & Now in Paperback!) Also, check out the new Millennial Money
19 | Peace in Uncertain Times (Solo Episode)
In this solo episode I share my thoughts on the coronavirus, life, money, the market, the FIRE movement, and how I'm trying to cultivate peace in uncertain times as I quarantine in upstate New York.
18 | It's Not About The Money w/ Brent Kessell
In this deep conversation, I explore the spiritual side of money with the incredible writer, thinker, and wealth manager Brent Kessell, a CFP and lifelong Buddhist living in Los Angeles. When I first stumbled on his book It's Not About The Money I was touched by Brent's thoughtful approach to helping others manage money, amplify impact, and cultivate a richness in life.
17 | Mindful Money w/ Jay Kelley
In this episode, I chat with my good friend Jay Kelley, the creator of the Peak Money savings app, about his journey from overwork to living mindfully and the connection between health and wealth. I also share some of my own struggles.
16 | Next Level Travel Rewards w/ Brian Kelly
In this episode I chat with Brian Kelly, aka The Points Guy, the OG travel rewards expert who's been dominating the space since 2009. No joke, he likely knows more about travel rewards than anyone on earth. I first started optimizing my credit card points by reading his site ThePointsGuy.com. Given the incredible opportunities once you figure out how to optimize your credit card points and travel
15 | How to Retire Early & Travel Forever w/ Kristy & Bryce
In this special episode I chat with my friends Kristy and Bryce, the Authors of Quit Like A Millionaire and Creators of Millennial Revolution, about their new book, how to retire early, and travel the world forever!
14 | Is FIRE Already Dead? w/ Bob Lai
The FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) Movement has exploded in the past year, gaining mainstream coverage, including a documentary, many new books, and a high-profile debate with old-school personal finance gurus. But even though the "FIRE is spreading," is it already dead? In this episode I go deep with one of my personal favorite FI bloggers, Bob Lai about his own journey, what the FIRE
13 | West Coast Book Tour Reflections
We're one month into the Financial Freedom Book Tour, with almost 50 events completed and over 4,500 miles driven, we finally made it to California! We've spoken at bookstores, high schools, colleges, meetups, and more. In this episode, we reflect on one month on the road living in a 1981 VW Westfalia Camper and some of our favorite stories.
12 | First Week of Book Tour Reflections
On March 4th I kicked off the 3 month Financial Freedom book tour in NYC. I'm traveling with my friend Cody in my 1981 VW Camper van, visiting over 40 cities and doing hundreds of events at schools, bookstores, and meetups across the United States in Canada. In this episode, recorded while camping in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina we reflect on the first week of the tour and share my impressions of
11 | Writing Financial Freedom (Behind the Scenes)
It took me over 2,800 to write Financial Freedom. Writing the book was a lot more challenging than I expected, but it was one of the most incredible and fun experiences of my life. In this bonus episode, my friend Cody interviews me and we go behind the scenes on why I wrote the book, how I wrote the book, and the ups and downs of the process.
10 | Financial Freedom - A Proven Path to All The Money You Will Ever Need
I'm so stoked!! My first book, Financial Freedom (Penguin Random House) is being released worldwide next week! It's available worldwide everywhere books are sold! Support your local bookstore. To learn more check out grantsabatier.com/books Publisher's Weekly said "Financial Freedom is proof that financial independence is possible at a young age...Eminently practical...it's a worthwhile purchase f
9 | Healing Burnout & Mini Retirements w/ Jillian Johnsrud
I love Jillian. She's present, open, and completely alive. In this episode we chat about how to heal burnout, the power of a mini-retirement, how to truly live, and so much more. Enjoy.
8 | Habits As A Path to Freedom w/ James Clear
Good money habits can be tough to build and bad habits can be hard to break, but there's a pretty easy and proven way to do it. In this episode I chat with James Clear, author of the New York Times bestseller Atomic Habits and one of the world's foremost experts on the science of habits. I was blown away by James' book and excited to have him on the show. We dive dive deep into habits as a pathway
7 | It's Never Been Easier in History to Reach FI w/ Brandon @MadFientist
In this episode I chat with Brandon from MadFientist.com about deprivation, happiness, meaning, and why it's never been easier in history to reach financial independence. After following the FI path alone for over 2 years I discovered Brandon's blog in 2013, immediately reading all of his posts. His writing on tax, spending, and life optimization guided me on my own FI journey and I'm grateful to
6 | Creating a Meaningful Life w/ Travis Shakespeare
In this episode I chat with Travis Shakespeare, the Director of Playing with FIRE, a documentary about the financial independence retire early movement. While we chat about what he's learned making the movie and the FIRE movement, we go deeper on what it means to live a creative life, the power of stories, how to create more freedom in your life at any level of wealth, and more.
5 | Money & Happiness w/ Tony Robbins
#1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist Tony Robbins shares strategies for mastering money, overcoming fear, and living a fulfilling life. I've been a fan of Tony since reading Awaken The Giant Within at 21. It was a true honor to have him on the podcast to chat about his book Unshakeable and his mission to provide 1 billion meals through Feeding America.
4 | The Space of Freedom w/ Vicki Robin
In this episode I chat with Vicki Robin about financial freedom, the FIRE movement, financial independence, and the fullness of existence. It was in August 2010 that I first read Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin & Joe Dominguez. It transformed my relationship with money, changed my life, and started my financial independence journey. Vicki Robin wrote the foreword to my book Financial Freed
3 | Leveraging Fear w/ Akshay Nanavati
We often shy away from fear and suffering, but embracing both can help us live richer lives. In this episode I chat with the inspirational Akshay Nanavati about how to overcome and leverage fear to reach the next level in health, wealth, and happiness.
2 | How To Retire in Your 30's w/ Justin @RootofGood
In this legit masterclass on early retirement, Justin from RootofGood.com shares the strategies he used to win the money game and retire at 33. We cover a wide array of topics including tax optimization, doing what you love, and how a family of 5 can live on $40,000 a year. Justin is one of the featured stories in my Financial Freedom book and one of my favorite money bloggers.
1 | Money is Freedom w/ My Dad
One of my earliest childhood memories is of my Dad telling me "Money is Freedom". It has stuck with and inspired me deeply. For the first episode of the Financial Freedom podcast I invited my Dad to discuss freedom, money, his challenges growing up, and what's next as he plans for retirement. My Dad is an incredibly humble and quiet guy, so it took some convincing to get him on the show. But I wan
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