In this episode, I sit down with Keith D, a finance YouTuber who skyrocketed to over 66,000 subscribers in under two months. Together, we dive deep into how the financial system really works. We break down the inner workings of money, bonds, stocks, and assets, and reveal how the top 1% leverage these tools to build even greater wealth. Plus, we dive into why crypto is becoming a major player and how new legislation is reshaping the future of finance. If you want to understand how the wealthy play the money game—and how you can too—this is the episode to watch.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4xGbBgSFoR0SocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benleavitt_/?hl=enTwitter: https://x.com/iambenleavittTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benleavittFor business inquiries contact mackenzie@bunnymedia.coFollow Keith @theinneroperator Keith's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/theinneroperatorTimestamps 0:00 Cold open, meme coins and SEC shift0:41 Show intro, who Keith is and why it matters2:28 We’re rolling, Keith’s “best day of my life” mindset4:09 Setting the table, why this convo will be dense4:34 Growing up around billionaire families5:58 Bentleys in the pickup line7:07 A million-dollar Porsche at school7:50 The “invisible wealth” lesson9:27 Curiosity and drive from watching parents work10:03 Internet as the unfair advantage11:03 Early online hustle, anonymity as leverage14:16 First sale: Bing Ads + ClickBank tattoo stencils16:13 From dropship to branded spiritual bracelets17:28 IG automation growth tactics that worked then20:18 Learning to scale with Facebook ads21:16 Quick subscribe ask21:23 JetSmarter and the Facebook ads gold rush22:40 Underpriced attention, pounce early24:31 Finding Gary Vee at 16, validation to build25:55 Going public, handling critics, teach anyway41:14 45 days to ~66k subs, why the channel exploded45:23 School and “experts” vs reality in social media48:00 Media “expert” story, credentials vs outcomes56:30 Money as a tool, not trophies57:34 Proximity science: motor and emotional resonance1:00:30 Create proximity online, books and “lunch with CEOs”1:04:26 Think and Grow Rich moment on campus1:06:02 30 minutes a day and identity, do vs try1:07:45 “Complain or compete”1:09:18 Community beats isolation, Keith’s group1:12:36 Bonds 101 and why debt-to-GDP matters1:19:58 MMT, inflation, and the “double tax” feeling1:24:21 Grow out of the debt, rates and refinancing1:25:28 Could the US lose dominance?1:26:20 Bitcoin’s 2008 timing, game-theory origins1:30:45 DARPA to value networks, why that matters1:33:20 US pivots to pro-crypto coordination1:34:21 Meme coins “okay” now, implications1:37:16 Luca Nets, marketing, and underpriced attention1:46:09 Oracles and Chainlink, real-world data in smart contracts1:46:52 Real-world asset tokenization1:47:55 Stablecoins, how they work and why the US cares1:50:16 The GENIUS Act and Treasury demand1:51:34 BlackRock’s tokenization focus vs ETF noise1:53:34 Private vs public permissioned blockchains1:59:03 Avoid price hype, understand the tech2:02:21 How to start: read top 20 white papers2:04:21 Keith’s “packaging the opportunity” teaserDisclaimer:This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. I am not a licensed financial advisor, and the opinions shared are my own. I may own, have a position in, or otherwise benefit from some of the assets, companies, or topics discussed. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making any financial decisions. Investing involves risk, and you should never invest more than you’re willing to lose.
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