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

The Miracle of Capitalism

January 14, 2021

From the cotton to the elastic to the gasoline that was put into the delivery trucks, we got masks as soon as we started to need them. Without...

The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday

January 12, 2021

2020 was easy for investors, but the rules have already changed in the new year. You’ll need a new strategy to keep making money in 2021. Here’s...

Surprises You Can Prepare for in 2021

January 7, 2021

2021 could surprise in the opposite way that 2020 did and turn out to be a boring year. But don’t expect to return to pre-pandemic times.

Self-Reliance

January 5, 2021

What if your cat gets sick, your car breaks down, you tear your ACL, or a tree falls on your roof? There’s only one person you can count on to bail...

It’s Free for a Reason

December 29, 2020

The best way to start investing is with mutual funds. Many people buy ETFs to avoid loads (fees). But when it’s your nest egg, this is one time...

Stupid but Awesome

December 22, 2020

What are your financial goals? If they include a Porsche, Rolex, or even a trip to the Maldives—something stupid but awesome—here’s how you can...

Free Minds and Free Markets

December 17, 2020

You can’t have capitalism without failure, but we don’t let anything fail anymore. If we could get government out of the economy again, we could...

It Is Easier to Live in a World Without Debt

December 15, 2020

Life presents you with opportunities. Don’t give them up or, worse, go into debt to finance them. Having cash on hand opens up hidden opportunities...

What Happens If We Cancel Student Loan Debt

December 10, 2020

Elizabeth Warren wants to cancel student loan debt. That $1.6 trillion could easily move to the government’s balance sheet. But it’s not just 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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