In this episode, I’m joined by my good mate..
AKA the one and only - Unemployed Value Degen
Over a year ago I noticed a lot of referrals coming my way from Steve’s then nascent publication and as I began to read his material it was obvious that we saw the world in a similar way.
And whilst he now is world-famous, he is still also gracious enough to take my calls and I am super-glad to have him as a friend/associate.
‘Twas Stephen himself who gave me the nickname “The Royalty King.” and whilst we tend to operate in different hunting grounds, at the core we’re cut from the same cloth: value investors trying to find asymmetric payoffs where the market isn’t looking.
We kick off the podcast with what’s happening in the options market — an unprecedented event where buyers, not sellers, have been making money on average. This is super topical for me right now as I have a huge announcement which Steve has agreed to be involved in:
The Maverick Life Mastermind is coming.
I’m opening up a small, private community for those ready to turn options into location-independent income and design a life of real freedom. Inside, you’ll get weekly calls, live trade reviews, and access to my full Options Income Engine framework — plus guest speakers and a network of serious peers. Spots will be strictly limited, and the waitlist is the only way to get early access and priority pricing.
We also dig into why earnings calls are still one of the most important signals in public markets, and then highlight a few overlooked names like Finance of America, Jackson Financial, and Abacus Life — each tied to the demographic tidal wave of baby boomers heading into retirement.
From there, we step into commodities — gold, oil, and of course natural gas, the eternal “widow maker.” And we wrap with a look at Opendoor’s business model, whether it’s poised to disrupt real estate, and how AI might fit into that picture.
As always - there’s a little friendly ribbing along the way.
Steve can’t resist making fun of my epic travel photos or the occasional Aussie-ism that slips into my vocabulary. But that’s part of the fun — two investors with different styles, comparing notes, disagreeing here and there, and trying to map out where the real returns might be hiding in today’s market.
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Until then, take care.
Benjamin.
Disclaimer: This publication is intended solely for documenting my personal journey with trading and investments for income and travel purposes. I am not a certified financial advisor nor am I a financial professional and none of the content provided should be construed as investment advice. It is essential to conduct your own thorough research and consult a registered financial service provider for appropriate guidance. I cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information presented. Any actions taken based on the information shared in any of my work are done at your own risk and discretion.
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