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

Hometown Stories—Plus the Scoop on Tesla

May 24, 2022

Jared talks to his buddy Dave about marching bands, college scholarships, dressing for success, and what he got wrong about charitable giving.

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If you live in Myrtle Beach long enough…

May 19, 2022

Tattoos exploded in popularity in the ‘90s—they’re a very Myrtle Beach sort of thing. All good—it’s your body, so do whatever you want....

Drugs are bad. Even if you work at Waffle House

May 17, 2022

More than 100K Americans died from drug overdoses last year. Twenty years ago, the US had fewer than 20K overdose deaths. What has changed?

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Graduates: Stop Trying to Change the World

May 12, 2022

Trying to change the world is a bottomless pit of hopelessness and despair. Try changing yourself instead. You will be happier for it.

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Never Stop Chasing $$$

May 10, 2022

There’s no “M” for money in “WASH,” but if you WASH every day, you will get money.

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61% of Americans Are Freeloading

May 5, 2022

When you’re allowed to keep more of what you earn, it motivates you to earn more. But the US tax system doesn’t work that way. Jared breaks down...

Rich & Happy—Everything Changed When I Made the Wrestling Team

May 3, 2022

The high school wrestling practices at Norwich Free Academy were nuts. Two hours running stairs, guys were puking… But the work ethic they...

Trade Investing Sentiment Like a Pro

April 28, 2022

The markets aren’t rational because people aren’t rational. But they still behave in predictable ways. Jared shows you how to predict when an...

Everyone Is Rich—Is This Prosperity?

April 26, 2022

Something goes terribly wrong with crowd psychology when you start handing out money. This is not real prosperity—prosperity is when people make...

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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 episode 413 of the BE SMART podcast, Cameron and Jared discuss the current state of the market, the implications of tariffs, and strategies for...

In episode 412 of the BE SMART podcast, Cameron and Jared discuss the implications of recent market movements, including tariffs, GameStop’s foray...

In episode 411 of the BE SMART podcast, Cameron and Jared discuss the Federal Reserve’s policy direction, misconceptions about stagflation, and...

In episode 410 of the BE SMART podcast, Cameron and Jared discuss various market trends, economic outlooks, and investment strategies. They examine...

In episode 409 of the BE SMART podcast, Cameron and Jared break down the implications of a proposed US crypto reserve, the recent suspension of...

In episode 408 of the BE SMART podcast, Cameron and Jared discuss market trends, consumer sentiment, wealth disparity, and how the US economy is...

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