Investing Beyond Numbers: Student Success Stories
Release Date: 06/18/2025
Gold Won’t Make You Rich — Cash Will Quietly Make You Poor
The Cash Flow Academy Show
Most investors still treat gold like a lottery ticket and cash like a safety blanket. They watch gold make new highs and assume it’s finally “working.” They sit on piles of cash and feel conservative and responsible. Both instincts are dangerously backwards. In this episode, Andy Tanner, Corey Halliday, and Noah Davidson reframe gold’s real job in your life. Gold is not a growth engine. It’s insurance. Its rising price is less a reason to celebrate and more a signal about what’s happening to your currency, your grocery bill, and your future purchasing power. You’ll hear why...
info_outline
The Demographics Behind Market Trends
The Cash Flow Academy Show
Andy sits down with demographer Kenneth Gronbach to explore how demographic trends quietly shape economies, markets, and long-term investment opportunities. From the aging baby boomer population to shrinking workforces in countries like Japan and China, this conversation breaks down why understanding population data is one of the most overlooked tools investors can use to anticipate the future. Gronbach explains how “critical mass” and age strata influence everything from housing demand to healthcare growth, and why demographics should be a core pillar of any serious investing strategy....
info_outline
From Labor to Ownership
The Cash Flow Academy Show
Andy, Noah, and Corey break down how AI is reshaping the job market and why ownership matters more than ever. Using Salesforce’s September 2025 announcement as a case study, they examine what it means when a company cuts 4,000 jobs while authorizing $20B in share buybacks. The team connects AI-driven productivity, shrinking share float, and investor opportunity — then shares practical ways to position now using cash-flow strategies and long-term tools like LEAPS. What You’ll Learn in This Episode - What Salesforce’s layoffs and buybacks signal about ownership - How AI can cut jobs...
info_outline
Fiscal Theory Explained with John Cochrane
The Cash Flow Academy Show
Andy is joined by Dr. John Cochrane, Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, for a deep dive into fiscal theory, inflation, and the forces shaping today’s global economy. Dr. Cochrane explains the fiscal theory of the price level and why inflation is ultimately driven by government debt and confidence in government bonds. Using the Eurozone as a case study, he explores the challenges of maintaining a monetary union without a corresponding fiscal or political union. The conversation also turns to artificial intelligence, examining how AI may disrupt employment in the...
info_outline
Narrow Your Focus and Invest With Confidence
The Cash Flow Academy Show
The team breaks down the often-overlooked skill of picking fewer, better investments. Instead of chasing endless opportunities, the team explains why clarity, discipline, and defined criteria matter more than volume. Using relatable analogies and timeless investing principles from Warren Buffett, they explore how focus, temperament, and long-term thinking help investors build portfolios they can actually manage with confidence. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: - Why narrowing your stock choices leads to better decision-making and stronger conviction - How to create clear criteria for...
info_outline
Jobs Shock & Market Reality
The Cash Flow Academy Show
This episode centers on staying prepared, managing risk, and building a balanced approach in a potentially overextended market. The team breaks down the jobs report revisions from August 2025 and what they signal for the broader economy. With markets running on AI-driven optimism, the team compares today’s environment to the dot-com era and questions whether investors are ignoring early warning signs. They also unpack how the Federal Reserve’s dual mandate shapes rate decisions, including why the probability of a rate cut jumped to 95% after the new jobs data. What You’ll Learn in This...
info_outline
How to Find Dividend Stocks on Sale
The Cash Flow Academy Show
Andy, Noah, and Corey dive into the power of dividend investing — one of the most reliable paths to long-term wealth. They explain why Warren Buffett’s success with Coca-Cola is a masterclass in patience and compounding returns, and outline what separates dividend kings, aristocrats, and champions. The team also discusses how to spot value traps, evaluate payout ratios, and find stocks that offer both growth and stability. Plus, they share practical ways to enhance returns using technical analysis and options. What You’ll Learn in This Episode - The difference between dividend kings,...
info_outline
Closing the Knowledge-Behavior Gap
The Cash Flow Academy Show
Andy, Noah, and Corey break down what really drives success in any field — and it’s not just knowledge. They discuss why experience, mentorship, and consistent action matter more than theory, and share personal stories that illustrate how great coaching can close the gap between what you know and what you do. The team also explores how fear and isolation hold people back, and why a supportive community can make all the difference. What You’ll Learn in This Episode - Why mentorship accelerates real success - How to bridge the gap between knowledge and action - The importance of structured...
info_outline
Steady and Profitable: Building Double-Digit Returns
The Cash Flow Academy Show
Andy, Noah, and Corey reveal how investors can consistently earn double-digit returns without taking big risks. Using Warren Buffett’s strategy with Occidental Petroleum (OXY) as an example, they explain how steady, fundamentals-based investing and smart options strategies can generate reliable cash flow and long-term growth. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: - How to build consistent double-digit returns - Lessons from Buffett’s OXY investments - How selling put options creates income and limits risk - Why dividends and cash flow drive lasting success - How to pair fundamentals with...
info_outline
How Gold Protects Your Portfolio
The Cash Flow Academy Show
Andy Tanner sits down with Dana Samuelson, a 45-year veteran of the precious metals market, to break down why gold continues to shine as economic uncertainty rises. Dana explains the forces pushing gold to $4,000 an ounce — including a weakening dollar, low interest rates, and major central banks increasing their gold reserves. Andy highlights why gold remains a powerful hedge, a store of value, and a critical part of a balanced portfolio designed to weather inflation and downturns. Together, they explore the advantages of owning both physical gold and mining stocks, and why gold’s role in...
info_outlineWhat You’ll Learn:
- How financial education saved students thousands (literally)
- The emotional transformation that comes from understanding money
- Why risk management and leverage are critical investing tools
- How to build confidence in any market condition
Featured Resources:
- Your Investing Class — Free eBook at yourinvestingclass.com
- Join the Mentor Club or Coaching Program for hands-on support and deeper training