Podcast Summary
Podcast: Rich Dad Radio Show: In-Your-Face Advice on Investing, Personal Finance, & Starting a Business
Episode: Eric Trump: How Business Owners Can Rebuild the Country
Date: October 29, 2025
Host: Robert Kiyosaki
Guests: Eric Trump, Clay Clark
Overview
This episode of the Rich Dad Radio Show features Robert Kiyosaki in conversation with Eric Trump and entrepreneur Clay Clark. The discussion centers on the ways business owners, entrepreneurs, and advocates for capitalism can help rebuild the country amidst perceived political and cultural challenges. The trio delves into their experiences, the importance of financial education, the siege against capitalism, and practical advice for both aspiring and active business owners.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
1. The Power and Challenge of Capitalism
[01:39] - [06:04]
- Robert Kiyosaki introduces his guests, emphasizing Clay Clark's impact as an entrepreneurship educator and describing Eric Trump as a model of American success.
- Kiyosaki underscores the need to teach capitalism as a "fight back" against the forces of what he describes as Marxism and growing anti-capitalist sentiment in education and government.
- Quote [02:39]: “If you cut in Oklahoma, they will bleed red, white, and blue.” — Clay Clark, highlighting the pro-capitalist, patriotic spirit of his base.
[06:11] - [09:01]
- Eric Trump describes his family's experience as being "under siege," citing investigations, subpoenas, and media scrutiny.
- He contrasts his father's economic record and leadership with the current administration, arguing that “the greatest economy we’ve ever had” was achieved under Trump Sr.
- He blames issues like inflation, regulatory burdens, and social instability on current political policies.
- Quote [06:11]: “My father has created the greatest economy we’ve ever had... Brought inflation down to normal levels. ...You saw wars all over the world. You'd never had any wars under my father. ...Now we've got normal inflation, the largest tax reduction in the history of our nation.” — Eric Trump
2. Personal Stories: Thriving Under Pressure
[09:51] - [13:48]
- Clay Clark credits Kiyosaki’s books for his ascent from poverty to business success.
- Quote [09:51]: “Your book actually changed my life... I could go from an employee to being self-employed, to being a business owner, to being an investor. And I've done it.” — Clay Clark
- Clay points out that Eric Trump’s book "Under Siege" describes the realities of running a large business under constant legal and media attack.
- Eric details how he learned to compartmentalize stress and navigate the challenges that come with being in the public eye, running a multi-billion dollar company, and fighting legal battles.
- Quote [11:27]: “You learn to compartmentalize, not because you necessarily want to, because you learn you have to.”
- He describes indictments, leaked tax returns, lawsuits, and media fabrications, highlighting resilience and eventual victory.
3. Capitalism vs. Marxism: The Role of Education
[16:26] - [21:43]
- Kiyosaki argues that the true battleground is education: “The Marxists who run our school system... Our education is rotten. It's cancerous right now.”
- He shares his Vietnam war experience and the anti-military sentiment he faced returning to the US, drawing a parallel to modern anti-capitalist ideologies.
- Clay and Eric support the idea that business success and education are ways to fight back.
- The upcoming Anaheim business conference is introduced as a hands-on, actionable workshop to teach these principles.
4. How to Be a Successful Capitalist in America
[23:51] - [27:02]
- Eric Trump presents a macroeconomic comparison: America’s GDP vs. China, illustrating the force of American capitalism.
- Quote [23:51]: “We are the greatest capitalists in the world, right? But how do you get to be a great capitalist? ...You need the right mentality. ...You need to be educated. ...You need to have low energy costs... reasonable regulation... proper tax code... All of these things my father is doing.”
- Eric warns against academic revisionism and the loss of American identity through left-leaning indoctrination.
- Kiyosaki and Eric stress the importance of preserving the US dollar’s role as the global reserve currency and ensuring America remains a superpower.
5. Crypto, Gold, and the Genius Act
[27:02] - [29:38]
- Kiyosaki praises Trump’s “Genius Act,” which positions the US as a leader in cryptocurrency and stablecoins.
- Eric explains how stablecoins, pegged 1:1 with the dollar and backed by US treasuries, could attract trillions in foreign investment and keep the dollar strong.
- Quote [27:18]: “Stablecoins, Robert... will get every dollar from every foreign country on the US dollar and do so instantaneously... America will absorb trillions and trillions of dollars worth of wealth.” — Eric Trump
- A lively exchange on the merits of crypto and gold, with Eric predicting Bitcoin will eventually overtake gold.
6. Practical Entrepreneurship and Building Wealth
[29:38] - [32:29]
- Eric and Clay repeatedly underline that politicians often lack real-world business experience.
- Quote [29:38]: “He [Biden] never had to manage employees... make payroll... survive the next day. ...Yet they're the people who legislate the very laws that govern how our businesses in our country work. And they don't have a damn idea how our businesses work.”
- The way to fight “under siege” times: teach and practice entrepreneurship, invest in assets, and reject a culture of entitlement.
7. Event Promotion: Anaheim Business Conference
[14:52], [16:13], [31:36]
- Clay Clark promotes a 2-day business workshop in Anaheim, CA, on December 4–5, 2025, featuring Eric Trump and focused on actionable tools for business growth.
- “Buy Eric’s book Under Siege and text proof of purchase to [number] for a chance to win a backstage pass.” — Clay Clark [31:36]
8. Final Thoughts: Resilience, Capitalism, and the American Future
[32:23] - [34:11]
- Kiyosaki proclaims Trump one of the greatest US presidents and encourages listeners to combat economic and cultural decline with ‘capitalist education.’
- “We fight back with financial education and may you get richer and richer and richer.” — Robert Kiyosaki [33:55]
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- Eric Trump on Leadership and Adversity:
- “Thank God we won every single one of them... We came back to have the most decisive victory in the history of politics in 2024.” [13:14]
- Robert Kiyosaki on the Impact of Education:
- “We fight back with education. Let’s teach people to get rich because that’s what we do here.” [18:29]
- Clay Clark on Kiyosaki’s Influence:
- “Your book actually changed my life... I could go from an employee to being self-employed, to being a business owner, to being an investor.” [09:51]
- Eric Trump on Crypto and Stablecoins:
- “America will absorb trillions and trillions of dollars worth of wealth... And what my father is doing is actually saving the United States dollar, embracing cryptocurrency.” [27:18]
- Kiyosaki on the Business-Political Divide:
- “He [Biden] never had to manage employees... Yet they're the people who legislate the very laws that govern how our businesses in our country work.” [29:38]
Timestamps for Important Segments
- [01:39] — Episode topic and guest introductions
- [06:11] — Eric Trump describes feeling "under siege" and contrasts Trump/Biden economies
- [09:51] — Clay Clark on Rich Dad's influence and personal business journey
- [11:27] — Eric Trump: Compartmentalizing crisis and legal battles
- [14:52], [16:13] — Promotion for Anaheim business conference
- [18:29] — Kiyosaki on teaching capitalism as resistance
- [23:51] — Eric Trump: How America leads economically and what’s required to stay ahead
- [27:02] — Crypto and the Genius Act: Stablecoins, Bitcoin, and the US dollar
- [29:38] — Lack of business experience in career politicians
- [31:36] — Workshop details and attendee benefits
- [33:55] — Kiyosaki’s closing: Fight with capitalism, not entitlement
Tone & Language
Throughout, the tone is candid, urgent, and occasionally combative, blending financial pragmatism with political critique. The speakers are passionate about entrepreneurship, American leadership, and the need to challenge academic and political orthodoxy.
Conclusion
This episode is a rallying call for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs to embrace capitalism, resist what the guests describe as encroaching Marxism and regulatory overreach, and take personal and collective action through education, investment, and entrepreneurship. Key recommendations include continual self-education, asset-building (including in crypto and gold), and cultivating resilience in business under pressure. The upcoming Anaheim event is highlighted as an opportunity to learn these skills firsthand.
