Cody Berman hit financial independence at 25 and went from zero to FI in just three years.

In this episode, Cody returns to the Fit Rich Life Podcast to talk about his new book, Retire by 30, and the exact mindset, money strategies, side hustles, real estate moves, and lifestyle decisions that helped him build wealth and gain freedom at an unusually young age.

We talk about the "American Nightmare," why Cody quit his $80,000 corporate banking job after only seven months, how he kept his expenses incredibly low, and why the gap between your income and expenses may be the most important metric on the path to financial independence.

Cody and I also explore cashflow FI versus traditional index fund investing, the power of real estate leverage, why most side hustles fail before one finally works, how mentors and networking can completely change your trajectory, and why financial independence is not about never working again. It is about having the freedom to choose work, projects, relationships, and experiences on your own terms.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that financial independence is possible at any age if you are willing to get intentional with your money, increase your income, control your expenses, invest consistently, and build a life around freedom instead of status.

In this episode, we cover:

How Cody reached financial independence at 25
Why he wrote Retire by 30
The difference between looking rich and getting rich
The "gap" as the engine of financial independence
Cashflow FI versus the 25x rule
Real estate, digital products, and side hustles
Why frugality is a superpower early in your journey
How to think about debt without shame
The role of mentors, networking, and getting in the right rooms
Fitness, money, and life strategies for living a Fit Rich Life

Connect with Cody on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codydberman/

Order the "Retire By 30" book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4dnI7at

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