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Make Money Young: Building Wealth for Gen Z | Dan Sheeks

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Dan Sheeks is a passionate educator and advocate for Gen Z financial independence. As the founder of the SheeksFreaks community, Dan has helped young people achieve remarkable financial milestones, including members with million-dollar net worths, real estate portfolios, and thriving businesses. He’s the author of First to a Million, a bestselling guide for young people seeking early financial independence, and a frequent speaker at schools and conferences nationwide. Dan’s unique blend of real-world investing experience, teaching expertise, and commitment to empowering youth makes him a standout voice in the world of personal finance education.

On this episode we talk about:

– How Gen Z can start building wealth early—even as teenagers or young adults

– The power and practicality of house hacking as a first step into real estate

– Creative side hustles and business ideas for young people to earn $2,000+ per month

– The importance of financial self-education and actionable steps to get started

– Using credit cards responsibly to build credit and unlock travel rewards

Top 3 Takeaways

1. Self-education is the foundation of financial success. Dan emphasizes that young people must take the initiative to learn about personal finance—whether through books, podcasts, or online resources—to build the knowledge base necessary for smart money decisions.

2. House hacking and creative real estate strategies can make property ownership accessible. Even without significant upfront capital, young people can leverage house hacking—renting out part of their primary residence—to start investing and generate extra income.

3. Discipline with credit cards unlocks major benefits. Used responsibly, credit cards can help build credit history and provide valuable perks like travel rewards, but only if balances are paid in full every month.

Connect with Dan Sheeks:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-sheeks-0ab489106

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheeksfreaks/?hl=en

Website: sheeksfreaks.com

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Dan Sheeks is a passionate educator and advocate for Gen Z financial independence. As the founder of the SheeksFreaks community, Dan has helped young people achieve remarkable financial milestones, including members with million-dollar net worths, real estate portfolios, and thriving businesses. He’s the author of First to a Million, a bestselling guide for young people seeking early financial independence, and a frequent speaker at schools and conferences nationwide. Dan’s unique blend of real-world investing experience, teaching expertise, and commitment to empowering youth makes him a standout voice in the world of personal finance education.

On this episode we talk about:

– How Gen Z can start building wealth early—even as teenagers or young adults

– The power and practicality of house hacking as a first step into real estate

– Creative side hustles and business ideas for young people to earn $2,000+ per month

– The importance of financial self-education and actionable steps to get started

– Using credit cards responsibly to build credit and unlock travel rewards

Top 3 Takeaways

1. Self-education is the foundation of financial success. Dan emphasizes that young people must take the initiative to learn about personal finance—whether through books, podcasts, or online resources—to build the knowledge base necessary for smart money decisions.

2. House hacking and creative real estate strategies can make property ownership accessible. Even without significant upfront capital, young people can leverage house hacking—renting out part of their primary residence—to start investing and generate extra income.

3. Discipline with credit cards unlocks major benefits. Used responsibly, credit cards can help build credit history and provide valuable perks like travel rewards, but only if balances are paid in full every month.

Connect with Dan Sheeks:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-sheeks-0ab489106

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheeksfreaks/?hl=en

Website: sheeksfreaks.com

SHOW SPONSOR:

Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridge

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  continue reading

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