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

Ponzi Boys

June 29, 2021

What is it about real estate? There’s something about the industry that attracts a certain element, especially when it’s hot… like it is now....

The Most Popular Teacher of All Time

June 24, 2021

Twenty-five states have introduced personal finance education legislation this year. It’s a nice idea to teach kids about money in high school, but...

7 Ways to Boost Your Credit Score Now

June 22, 2021

As long as your credit score is 740 or higher, it’s good enough. Otherwise, you need to take these 7 steps now.

You Can’t Print Corn

June 17, 2021

Rising inflation means everyone needs a little exposure to commodities—things like corn, wheat, soy beans, oil… all the stuff we use but can’t...

What Rich People Talk About

June 15, 2021

Hedge funds are one of those things that rich people talk about at cocktail parties. They sound sexy… but how do they make money? And how do you...

Are We All in a Cult?

June 10, 2021

Stocks are a cult. Americans think they only move in one direction… UP. But no one knows where stocks will head next. Jared shares a simple way to...

Money Stuff You Never Learned in High School

June 8, 2021

You can graduate from high school without knowing squat about money. Jared talks with a special guest about America’s lack of financial...

Dodge This Stupid (Popular) Idea About Debt

June 3, 2021

People use stupid strategies to pay down debt. Like the snowball method, which preys on human psychology—you pay more, but you feel good about...

Buy Your Next Car Without Getting Too Screwed

May 27, 2021

Car dealers pull all kinds of crazy financing stunts. When you’re buying a car, it’s your right to know—and negotiate—the exact terms of the...

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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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