The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom

By Andrew Sather, Stephen Morris, and Evan Raidt | Stock Market Guide to Buying Stocks

Learn how to master the stock market without the hype or the headache. This podcast breaks down complex investing into simple, "chill" strategies you can actually use.
From comparing giant rivals like Coke vs. Pepsi to spotting red flags in "Superstar CEOs," we show you how to look at the numbers and ignore the noise. Whether you are just starting out, moving away from debt, or looking for a steadier way to build wealth, we provide the clear, jargon-free guidance you need to grow your portfolio with confidence.
Stop chasing "get-rich-quick" schemes and start building your path to financial freedom, one episode at a time.

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Oct 13, 2022 • 34min

IFB242: How to Use Dollar Cost Averaging with a Fixed Amount + Defining Goodwill

Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we answer four listener questions: How do you DCA (dollar cost average) into your portfolio with a fixed amount? What brokers allow you to use fractional or partial shares? How do you transfer individual stocks to another brokerage? What are the Dogs of the Dow? What do we think of Goodwill on the balance sheet? How to get started with the Sather Research eLetter, Roth IRA vs brokerage account For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOWApple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | TuneinContact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 10, 2022 • 36min

Patrick Findaro Joins us to Talk about Franchising and Opportunities for Visas

Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we chat with Patrick Findaro, managing partner of Visa Franchise, along with co-founding Vetted Biz: Patrick discusses his background and how he started helping people emigrate to the US using the E2 Visa via franchising He started the Vetted Biz website to help investors learn more about franchising What kinds of different business models exist outside of restaurants in the franchise model? What is the process of getting a franchise up and running? Do the franchise agreements, leases, and visa all match up? How to analyze franchises, is it different from analyzing equities or stocks? Pros and cons of investing in franchiese versus stocks Patrick is offering access to Vetted Biz for six months to the first ten people who email him at Patrick@vettedbiz.comFor more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com You can find more from Patrick here:Visa FranchiseVetted BizLinkedInToday’s show is sponsored by: ShopifyShopify is a platform designed for anyone to sell anywhere, giving entrepreneurs like myself the resources once reserved for big business - customized for my needs - with a great looking online store that brings my idea to life, and tools to manage my day-to-day and drive salesMaking your idea real opens endless possibilities; it’s a journey but that's the beauty of entrepreneurshipBelieve me, this podcast started as a way to teach beginners about investing, and has become my full-time job. Shopify powers millions of entrepreneurs just like me - from first-sale to full-scale.And every twenty-eight seconds a small business owner makes their first sale on Shopify.Get started by building and customizing your online store with no coding or design experience.SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOWApple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | TuneinContact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 6, 2022 • 35min

IFB241: How to Start Valuing Companies

Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we will answer two listener questions and discuss our thoughts on valuing companies:· Is it better to pick one or the other of ETFs, S&P 500 or Total Index fund?· Can we use the VTI to evaluate REITS and how does the Little Package of Valuation work?· What are our thoughts on valuation.For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.comToday's show is sponsored by: MedclineAs someone who recently struggled with acid reflux after my recent heart attack, I was concerned because the symptoms are similar. And not to mention the struggles to sleep while suffering from acid reflux.I found something to help you like it's helped me, Medcline.That's right, whether you suffer from painful nighttime acid reflux, shoulder pain, or both, the MedCline patented pillow system is designed to cushion your body in a sleeping position that is supremely comfortable, doctor-recommended, and clinically proven to provide effective, natural acid reflux or shoulder pain relief and a better night's sleep. In fact, 95% of patients reported an overall improvement in sleep quality when using MedCline.Now get 20% off when you go to Medcline.com/investing and get a better night's sleep today. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOWApple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein You can find the transcript of today's show below:Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 3, 2022 • 51min

Jake Taylor Joins Us to Discuss Value Investing and the Importance of Journaling

Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we chat with Jake Taylor, CEO of Farnam Street Investments and co-host of Value After Hours: How did Jake get started in the investing world? How does Jake think about value investing and has his perspective changed over the years? What are Jake’s thoughts on projecting future results How to think about base rates Jake talks about some of his investing mistakes from base rates, and what he learned from those mistakes Jake’s opinion on DIY investing and how investing information flows learning to deal with those ideas What the market needs to generate good returns How Jake uses Journalytic to help him keep track of his investment thought process For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com You can find more from Jake here:TwitterJournalyticFarnam Street InvestmentsValue Investor HoursToday’s show is sponsored by BetterHelpBetterHelp is the world's largest therapy service, facilitating over 5,000,000 video sessions, voice calls, chats, and messages every month. BetterHelp set out on a mission to ensure everyone has easy, affordable, and private access to high-quality therapy.As someone who struggled with mental health earlier in life, therapy helped me better handle my struggles.If you consider giving therapy a try, BetterHelp is a great option; it's convenient, accessible, affordable, and entirely online.When you want to be a better problem solver, therapy can get you there. Visit BetterHelp dot com slash INVESTING today to get 10% off your first month.SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOWApple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | TuneinContact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 29, 2022 • 27min

IFB238: Using Your 401k Match to It's Fullest, and What is the Best 401k Allocation?

Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we answer three great listener questions: How to get started as a young investor under 18 Should I invest totally in my 401k with 100% stocks, or use a different allocation, if I am under 30? How to treat your 401k match For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.comToday's show is sponsored by Medcline:As someone who recently struggled with acid reflux after my recent heart attack, I was concerned because the symptoms are similar. And not to mention the struggles to sleep while suffering from acid reflux.I found something to help you like it's helped me, Medcline.That's right, whether you suffer from painful nighttime acid reflux, shoulder pain, or both, the MedCline patented pillow system is designed to cushion your body in a sleeping position that is supremely comfortable, doctor-recommended, and clinically proven to provide effective, natural acid reflux or shoulder pain relief and a better night's sleep. In fact, 95% of patients reported an overall improvement in sleep quality when using MedCline.Now get 20% off when you go to Medcline.com/investing and get a better night's sleep today.SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOWApple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 12, 2022 • 48min

Brian Feroldi Discusses the Importance of Quality and Valuation

Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we chat with Brian Ferodli about finding quality companies and the importance of valuation:· What he sees in the markets today· How to profit from investments in a way that you can use today.· The quality filters he uses to find great investments· The importance of valuation and determining where the company is in their life cycle· The Importance of potential and finding companies with the potential to grow 5x to 10xFor more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.comToday's show is sponsored by:Shopify is a platform designed for anyone to sell anywhere, giving entrepreneurs like myself the resources once reserved for big business - customized for my needs - with a great-looking online store that brings my idea to life and tools to manage my day-to-day and drive sales.Go to Shopify.com/beginners to start your FREE trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOWApple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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