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

Shiny Rocks

May 20, 2021

Just because something is scarce doesn’t make it valuable. Gold may be “shiny rocks,” but unlike “Boomer coin”—what many Bitcoin fans now...

Crap Happens

May 18, 2021

If you’ve saved at least $10,000 in your emergency fund, great. But that might not be enough cash to bail you out of a crisis.

Why Amazon Needs to Split its Stock

May 13, 2021

Amazon (AMZN), which is trading north of $3,000, could soon announce a stock split. If that happens, it would be a big sign of optimism… and send a...

Options Expert Gameday

May 6, 2021

Benn Eifert of QVR Advisors joins Jared to talk about options trading, financial education, and pursuing investing careers.

How Do You Make Your Money?

April 29, 2021

There are all kinds of ways to make money. But no one talks about them. Instead of talking about politics or health, ask people about their interest...

It Pays to Look Good

April 27, 2021

When it comes to your appearance, the little details count. What are you trying to tell people about yourself? You can be a T-shirt and jeans person...

Reward Failure, Punish Success?

April 22, 2021

You get the behavior you incentivize. Right now, people are choosing to stay home because it pays better than working. As a result, personal...

$tress Less

April 13, 2021

Ready to live a stress-free financial life? Follow these seven simple steps.

Everyone Needs ‘Screw You’ Money

April 8, 2021

If you still have a mortgage, car loan, or other debt, your boss is the bank. It’s time to follow Humphrey Bogart and John Goodman’s advice in...

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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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