The Market Hustle

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My name’s Josh. I started investing over a decade ago after financial advisors turned me away because I didn’t have hundreds of thousands to invest. Instead of giving up, I took things into my own hands by reading every book I could find, graduating from the W.P. Carey School of Business, and spending the last 10+ years learning, investing, and refining my approach. I know how confusing the stock market can feel when you're just getting started. Between overcomplicated investing lingo, conflicting reddit advice, and the fear of losing money, it’s easy to stay stuck on the sidelines. That’s why I created The Market Hustle. It’s the resource I wish I had when I started. A no-BS beginner-friendly platform that simplifies investing. The mission with The Market Hustle is to help you take control of your financial future and gives you the confidence to build long-term wealth without overcomplicating the process. If you’re ready to break free from financial stress, start investing with clarity, and build a future where money is no longer a worry, you’re in the right place. Each episode, my co-hosts Baafi (@blacktycoontalk) and Pierce (@pierceywiercy) and I break down: Investing strategies anyone can use How to think like an investor, not just a consumer Real-world market insights without the Wall Street buzzwords Actionable steps to put your money to work Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by the stock market or ready to level up your investing game, you've found your community. Join us as we all build wealth together, one episode at a time. Follow us: @themarkethustle (Josh) @blacktycoontalk (Baafi) @pierceywiercy (Pierce)

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April 16, 20261 hr 9 min

From $100k In Debt To $100k In Assets As A Veteran Turned IT Professional (Ep.73)

In this episode of the show, Jon (a member of TMH’s community) joins Josh, Baafi, Pierce and Fernando to dive into his journey going from 100k USD in debt to 100k USD in assets. Jon is a veteran turned IT professional, with unique life experience that taught him about paying off debt, team work with his wife, and building wealth step by step. In today’s conversation, you will also learn about what it is like to move abroad constantly and how being comfortable with discomfort is essential to financial success. This episode is full of financial knowledge gained by real experience and not theory, which is fundamental for you if you’re stacking assets for the long-term.Build Your Financial System With Money Mastery: https://learn.themarkethustle.com/mastery1:1 Coaching With Josh: https://coaching.themarkethustle.com/Timestamps:0:00 Intro1:02 Check-in with cohosts2:48 Jon’s investing journey4:43 Debt: An avalanche effect in the wrong direction7:49 You cannot outinvest bad spending habits9:43 Jon’s work as an IT professional10:44 Life as an expat and moving abroad16:30 Traveling teaches you we are fundamentally all the same17:54 Jon’s view on a successful marriage & family finances22:47 Straightforward steps to start building wealth30:13 Breaking financial failure patterns from parents36:21 The real value behind money and assets39:57 Mortgages as a good debt category42:14 You need to accept some level of risk to get the rewards46:13 Reaching 100k USD in net worth48:59 Investing doesn’t need to be overcomplicated51:26 Financial lessons Jon will teach his future children54:28 When you’re stressed out you don’t think clearly57:58 The climb to the top might get lonely1:00:47 Understanding how rich people built their path1:03:08 Letting compound effect work in the right direction1:07:46 You can dramatically change your life directionWhat did you think of the episode? Let us know!Support the show

March 31, 202643 min

$45,000 Invested at 20 y/o + How You Can Create Wealth Through Discipline (Ep.72)

In this episode, Marcos (a member of TMH community) joins the show to share his financial journey as a young investor. Being only 20 years old, Marcos has developed a disciplined approach and already stacked over 45k USD in his portfolio. In this episode, you will learn why discipline is essential to maximize compound interest, why starting is the most important stage and how strategic planning can help you retire early.Build Your Financial System With Money Mastery: https://learn.themarkethustle.com/mastery1:1 Coaching With Josh: https://coaching.themarkethustle.com/Timestamps:0:00 Marcos’ journey with investing at 20 y/o4:03 Marcos’ role models and early lessons5:45 Translating discipline from other fields into finance7:52 An aggressive and diversified long-term strategy12:23 Marcos’ financial & business goals14:56 Retiring early requires strategic planning16:59 Individual stocks vs ETFs21:49 Shiny object syndrome in investing23:03 Having financial advisors24:11 Learning the language of investing25:08 How to start investing as a young person27:13 The hardest and most important part is starting30:07 Compound interest & the 100k mark34:04 Handling big sell offs when you start investing36:33 Discipline and goals will bring resultsWhat did you think of the episode? Let us know!Support the show

March 27, 20267 min

8 Money Lessons To Enjoy Life & Build Wealth

These are 8 lessons that are fundamental for enjoying life while building wealth through investing. Investing doesn’t need to be overcomplicated, it just requires having the right mindset about money, learning how to keep things simple and understanding what you truly value in life.Timestamps:0:00 Stack assets and enjoy life0:41 Cultivating an investor mindset1:12 Money from a place of strength and calm2:18 Increase income streams and leverage2:46 Smart investments in bull & bear runs3:13 How to approach individual stocks4:32 Don’t chase investment hype5:11 How to outperform 90% of investors5:47 Investing in your 20sWhat did you think of the episode? Let us know!Support the show

March 20, 2026Episode 711 hr 8 min

USA vs Emerging Markets: Where to invest in 2026? (Ep.71)

In this episode, Josh, Baafi and Pierce discuss about the market during the first two months of 2026 and about different aspects of investing in emerging markets. This conversation is really valuable if you are thinking about expanding your investments beyond the US and into rapidly growing international markets. Tune in to learn about the economy, financial considerations and the reality of investing globally in today’s world.Side note: This podcast was recorded on 3/5/2026. Timestamps0:00 Intro1:15 Baafi’s new finance role2:35 Don’t burn out trying to beat the market7:00 You never really know why big players sell11:23 Different strategies work in different seasons15:02 Pierce’s new finance role & financial peace17:07 The US & international markets in 202622:32 Investing in emerging markets29:43 Emerging vs Developed markets32:37 Emerging Markets Funds (like VWO)38:40 VWO as an an emerging markets asset42:27 Volatility when investing in emerging economies45:24 How developed economies face crisis47:33 Understanding the economy of the US58:19 Controlling your controlables1:03:22 Grow your share of ownershipBuild Your Financial System With Money Mastery: https://learn.themarkethustle.com/mastery1:1 Coaching With Josh: https://coaching.themarkethustle.com/What did you think of the episode? Let us know!Support the show

March 10, 2026Episode 7053 min

Enjoy life while making finances easy for your future self (Ep.70)

In this episode, Josh and Sarah (a community member of TMH) dive into Sarah’s financial journey, from being 35k USD in debt to living a life of balance and building wealth for her future self. This is a valuable conversation on what it actually means to overcome the scarcity mindset and financial struggle, and on how a moment of clarity can lead to a completely new financial life.Timestamps:0:00 From $35k in debt to a new financial mindset5:12 Compound interest applies to debt too10:27 How Sarah paid off her debt15:45 “I don’t ever wanna find myself here again”17:42 The price of taking the easy financial route19:19 Sarah’s current financially balanced life26:09 Financial Return on Enjoyment29:22 Outgrowing the scarcity mindset36:56 Looking back at financial achievements41:41 Making hard times easier for your future self43:47 Tools for financial literacy are easily accessible45:56 Making your future life financially easier47:51 Zoom out & stay active50:11 The snowball effect of micro-goals51:32 Don’t be shy and stay hungryBuild Your Financial System With Money Mastery: https://learn.themarkethustle.com/mastery1:1 Coaching With Josh: https://coaching.themarkethustle.com/What did you think of the episode? Let us know!Support the show

February 27, 2026Episode 691 hr 7 min

She knew nothing about investing. Now she plays the compounding game (Ep.69)

In this episode, Oana (member of The Market Hustle’s community) joins the podcast to chat with Josh about her journey and experiences from living in Europe and knowing nothing about investing, to moving to the USA and stacking assets while working at tech sales. You will learn about:Overcoming financial survival modeFinding a community through investingLearning without overcomplicating thingsPlaying the ownership & compounding gameTimestamps:0:00 Meet Oana4:09 Overcoming financial survival mode9:36 Leveling up from saving to investing14:15 Playing the ownership & compounding game17:06 Investing doesn’t need overcomplicating23:45 It all starts with one decision28:29 Finding community through investing33:37 Stacking assets = Power of choice in life37:58 Personal growth through asset growth39:50 High income isn’t enough to build wealth47:20 Consistency beats intensity48:41 Assets bring you autonomy & choice beyond investing54:27 Compound interest is the 8th wonder of the world56:39 Oana’s advice for first time investors1:03:05 Don’t underestimate long-term investingBuild Your Financial System With Money Mastery: https://learn.themarkethustle.com/mastery1:1 Coaching With Josh: https://coaching.themarkethustle.com/What did you think of the episode? Let us know!Support the show

February 6, 2026Episode 681 hr 5 min

Stock Sharks Guide To Investing In 2026 (Ep.68)

In today’s episode, we’ve got the pleasure to welcome JR Alexander, the brain behind Stock Sharks. Stock sharks is a platform that brings together active investors who are committed to making well-informed and thoughtful decisions. They have a 1.2M following on instagram and are a great example of what deep research in investing looks like.This episode covers what it is like to do deep research for stock market investing, how to identify undervalued stocks, what effects U.S. tariffs are having in the market, and much more.—Join my free 25-min investing class to learn how to get started: https://bit.ly/3NCJnvHStock Sharks on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stocksharksThe Market Hustle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themarkethustle —Timestamps:0:00 Intro3:19 The inspiration behind Stock Sharks4:12 Tariff’s impact on market dynamics7:38 Looking for the undervalued mid-caps11:14 Deep research done at Stock Sharks14:03 Fundamental attributes for being an investor15:06 Sticking to a strategy when facing uncertainty20:55 Understanding the present through history24:25 Gold & Silver in today’s market28:42 Don’t go with the popular opinion32:06 How to use AI as an investor35:19 JR’s view on the idea of an “AI bubble”38:16 Canada’s Stock Market40:36 Tariff’s effects in Canada & the USA43:34 The semiconductors sector48:29 Reverse engineering the supply chain of a hyped product52:17 Position sizing strategies54:23 JR’s view on trading vs long-term investing58:41 Underrated stocks for 20261:01:02 Doing your research1:04:39 Wrap upWhat did you think of the episode? Let us know!Support the show

January 30, 2026Episode 677 min

A lot can change with just 2-3 years of intentional moves (Ep. 67)

In this clip, Dennis (a 46-year-old Army veteran and business owner) breaks down what financial freedom actually feels like on the other side - the vacations, the family time, and the moment he realized his money made more sitting on a beach than he did working all month.This one hits different. Whether you're just starting out or grinding through your own debt payoff journey, Dennis's story is proof that it's never too late to turn it around.🎓 Free Investing Class: https://bit.ly/3NCJnvH🎧 Full Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pF6AasXL7Is📲 Follow the Market Hustle: https://www.instagram.com/themarkethustle/What did you think of the episode? Let us know!Support the show

January 20, 2026Episode 6611 min

No one is coming to save you (Ep. 66)

In this segment from our latest deep-dive, we explore the difference between being broke and being "poor in spirit." We cover why money is temporary but habits are permanent, and why the most dangerous thing you can do is wait for the world to hand you a solution. This is about taking radical responsibility for your life so your children don't have to recover from your choices.Join my free 25-min investing class to learn how to get started: https://bit.ly/3NCJnvHIt will change how you view money and investing forever.What did you think of the episode? Let us know!Support the show

January 12, 2026Episode 651 hr 47 min

Your Financial Legacy Is Built With What You Do In 2026 (Ep.65)

In the first episode of 2026, Josh, Baafi, Fernando and Pierce break down how they’re approaching the new year financially — from market performance and international diversification to risk-taking, discipline and long-term wealth building.This conversation explores why quick wins are tempting but dangerous, how to think about cash, metals and automation, and how the decisions you make in 2026 can compound into a lasting financial legacy.More From The Market Hustle:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themarkethustle/2026 Investing Account Workshop - https://learn.themarkethustle.com/2026workshopTimestamps: 0:00 Preview0:36 Intro4:59 S&P500’s performance in 20259:03 Diversifying to international markets16:07 DeDollarization and the value of metals29:14 Don’t fall for shiny quick wins, invest for the long term33:46 Avoid overcomplicating your first strategy36:48 Use money to make more money38:13 Stack assets for the long term42:58 Knowing when to take risks56:46 Discipline is everything1:00:33 4 areas for your 2026 financial goals1:06:41 The importance of keeping cash1:11:18 The path might not be glamorous but it’s worthy1:18:25 Be a student + Learning to make decisions1:20:58 Automize your investments so you go live your life1:26:18 Net worth, personal and travel goals1:28:07 2026 for Josh & The Market Hustle1:34:26 Reaching your goals with a community1:38:09 Your legacy & the really important things in lifeWhat did you think of the episode? Let us know!Support the show