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

Personal Finance in Las Vegas

April 27, 2023

What role does gambling play in personal finance? Are you allowed to gamble if you want to lead a stress-free financial life? Jared answers these...

S#!t You Have to Pay For

April 20, 2023

Seems like every time you turn around, there’s something you have to pay for. In this episode, Jared discusses the unforeseen expenses you’re...

How About Those Huskies?

April 13, 2023

The UConn Huskies dominating March Madness, weight gain, business updates, book updates, and more. Jared and long-time guest David Mannen discuss...

Risk of Ruin

April 6, 2023

Is it worth it to be paranoid with your money? Jared discusses the difference between spreading your money out and diversifying your assets, and...

A Bunch of Complete Idiots

March 23, 2023

Who is next after Silicon Valley Bank? After an unintentional hiatus, Jared is back, explaining what happened, trying to figure out which banks have...

Go In Through the Back Door

February 16, 2023

How do you get the job you really want? There is nothing more powerful than a personal connection. Jared talks about navigating the intricacies of...

Socastee

February 9, 2023

Before going back to teaching at Coastal Carolina University this fall, Jared talks campus life, frat guys, professors DJing at college parties,...

The Importance of the Number 7

January 26, 2023

Jared has the real estate financial experience, and realtor and friend David Mannen has the boots-on-the-ground experience. They discuss the...

Money is Important

January 19, 2023

If you’re being forced to choose between fixing the car and going on vacation, you’ve got a problem. In this episode, Jared talks about what it...

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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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