Sign in

Business
The Rich Dad Media Network
The Cash Flow Academy Show is your source for investing made simple. Host Andy Tanner is a renowned paper assets expert and successful business owner and investor known for his ability to teach key techniques for stock options investing. He is a coach to Rich Dad’s Stock Success System trainers and the Rich Dad Advisor for Paper Assets. As a highly sought-after educator, Andy has taught tens of thousands of investors and entrepreneurs worldwide. Students love Andy’s ability to make investing concepts simple and understandable. He often speaks to students at the request of Robert Kiyosaki, showing how paper assets can fit into the Rich Dad system of investing. Andy was also key in helping develop and launch Rich Dad’s Stock Success System, which teaches investors advanced technical trading techniques to profit from bull and bear markets. He is the author of two books: 401(k)aos exposes the hidden pitfalls of the popular 401(k) investing plan, and Stock Market Cash Flow, a Rich Dad Advisor book on how the average investor can use the stock market to generate regular cash flow and not just buy and hold capital gains. Andy has also created an online investing course called The 4 Pillars of Investing. Investors who want to look over his shoulder as he invests with his own mentors each week will enjoy Andy’s Mentor Club.
Total 227 episodes
Go to
The Culture Of Success (Episode 72)

The Culture Of Success (Episode 72)

SUMMARY: Office politics often dominate business and stifle productivity. In this episode, Andy speaks with Safi Bahcall about his research and experience in cultivating businesses that support creativity and success. ... Read More
39:5609/06/2019
Why Relationships Are Your Most Important Asset (Episode 71)

Why Relationships Are Your Most Important Asset (Episode 71)

SUMMARY: Relationships are the backbone of any successful business, but all relationships are not created equally. Zvi Band joins Andy to discuss his research and success in leveraging the power ... Read More
31:4726/05/2019
Lessons From A Blue Angel (Episode 70)

Lessons From A Blue Angel (Episode 70)

SUMMARY: Blue Angel veteran John Foley joins Andy to discuss how elite military training translates to the business world. Find out how you or your business can soar to new ... Read More
31:5106/05/2019
How To Be An Entrepreneur (Episode 69)

How To Be An Entrepreneur (Episode 69)

SUMMARY: Successful entrepreneurs master a set of skills. Jules Pieri joins Andy and shares her hard-earned wisdom from her entrepreneurial journey. This is a must-listen episode for anyone thinking about ... Read More
42:5621/04/2019
Ways To Become Financially Educated (Episode 68)

Ways To Become Financially Educated (Episode 68)

SUMMARY: Financial education is the engine to a fulfilled life, yet schools don’t teach it. In this episode, Andy speaks with Than Merrill about the unusual path he took to ... Read More
37:2407/04/2019
The Ultimate Entrepreneurial Experience (Episode 67)

The Ultimate Entrepreneurial Experience (Episode 67)

SUMMARY: Trading may just be the ultimate entrepreneurial experience. Don Miller joins Andy to discuss how he ditched his successful corporate career to become a trader. Miller describes his oftentimes-painful ... Read More
35:1824/03/2019
The Secrets To Successful Family Business & Succession (Episode 66)

The Secrets To Successful Family Business & Succession (Episode 66)

SUMMARY: Family businesses and legacy wealth come with unique challenges and joys. Tom Hubler joins Andy to discuss his work helping successful family businesses navigate the challenges of working with ... Read More
29:5101/03/2019
How AI Will Impact Your Wealth (Episode 65)

How AI Will Impact Your Wealth (Episode 65)

SUMMARY: Artificial intelligence is drastically impacting the global economy. Futurist Martin Ford joins Andy to discuss the cutting-edge developments in AI and how it is certain to impact everything from ... Read More
56:4220/02/2019
Why Pensions Are A Financial Catastrophe (Episode 64)

Why Pensions Are A Financial Catastrophe (Episode 64)

SUMMARY: Andy takes a deep dive into the public pension crisis. Are they sustainable? Can you count on them for your retirement? Are they financially corrupt? Ted Siedle joins Andy ... Read More
41:1908/02/2019
How To Take The Emotion Out Of Investing (Episode 63)

How To Take The Emotion Out Of Investing (Episode 63)

Summary: Emotional decisions are often not the best decisions. This certainly applies to investment decisions. Matt Kerkoff joins Andy to discuss proven methods that lower your emotions and raise your ... Read More
35:1020/01/2019
How To Use Data To Drive Your Analysis (Episode 62)

How To Use Data To Drive Your Analysis (Episode 62)

SUMMARY:  The investment environment is filled with opinion, speculation and politics. Data is harder to come by, and almost always is more valuable to the investor. Keith McCullough joins Andy ... Read More
41:3116/12/2018
Financial Education Is The Roadmap To Freedom (Episode 61)

Financial Education Is The Roadmap To Freedom (Episode 61)

SUMMARY Jacob Pelley joins Andy to discuss his transformation from minimum-wage employee to financially free self-employed investor. Pelley’s transformation came when he decided to educate himself and put his financial ... Read More
42:1422/11/2018
The Man Who Invented The 401k (Episode 60)

The Man Who Invented The 401k (Episode 60)

SUMMARY: The man who actually wrote the 401k joins Andy in this illuminating show. Richard Stanger was a young lawyer who crafted the 869-word insert into the IRS tax code ... Read More
33:1808/11/2018
Develop A Strong Trading Psychology (Episode 59)

Develop A Strong Trading Psychology (Episode 59)

SUMMARY: Successful traders develop effective psychological skills. Van Tharp joins Andy in this episode to discuss proven techniques he has developed to help traders gain a psychological advantage. SHOW NOTES: ... Read More
25:3721/10/2018
Advantages And Risks Of Real Estate Investing (Episode 58)

Advantages And Risks Of Real Estate Investing (Episode 58)

SUMMARY: Find out how real estate investing can build wealth. Russell Gray joins Andy for an in-depth look at the current real estate market, and also discusses his experience in ... Read More
32:0203/10/2018
How To Build A Peer Network & Prosper (Episode 57)

How To Build A Peer Network & Prosper (Episode 57)

SUMMARY: Building assets is not only about money, commodities and real estate. People can be assets too. In this episode, Andy speaks with James Millar about the value of creating ... Read More
31:4626/08/2018
Learn How The Mind Of An Entrepreneur Works (Episode 56)

Learn How The Mind Of An Entrepreneur Works (Episode 56)

SUMMARY: Successful entrepreneurs have specific thought patterns. In this episode, Kevin Johnson, the author of “The Mind of an Entrepreneur,” joins Andy. Find out how to transform your thinking from ... Read More
30:0508/08/2018
How The Fed Affects Your Money (Episode 55)

How The Fed Affects Your Money (Episode 55)

SUMMARY No institution impacts more greatly the value of your money than the Federal Reserve Bank. In this episode Andy speaks with Danielle DiMartino Booth, who spent years working inside ... Read More
37:4511/07/2018
The Future Of The 401(k) (Episode 54)

The Future Of The 401(k) (Episode 54)

SUMMARY: Forty years ago the 401(k) was invented. In this episode Andy speaks with Ted Benna, “The Father Of The 401(k),” about the good, the bad & the ugly of ... Read More
35:1722/06/2018
Unsafe Thinking Can Make You Rich (Episode 53)

Unsafe Thinking Can Make You Rich (Episode 53)

SUMMARY Playing it safe isn’t always the wise choice. But how do you take intelligent risk? In this episode, Andy talks to Jonah Sachs, author of “Unsafe Thinking,” about making ... Read More
19:1602/06/2018
Create In Investor Mindset (Episode 52)

Create In Investor Mindset (Episode 52)

SUMMARY Most people behave as consumers, not investors. In this episode Andy speaks with John MacGregor about the importance of developing an investor mindset. Find out why financially secure people ... Read More
36:2620/05/2018
Tools Of An Entrepreneur (Episode 51)

Tools Of An Entrepreneur (Episode 51)

SUMMARY Find out what separates a successful entrepreneur from an unsuccessful one. In this episode, Andy talks with Jeff Piersall founder of SCB Marketing. Jeff and Andy share hard-earned lessons ... Read More
28:2226/04/2018
How To Raise Capital (Episode 51)

How To Raise Capital (Episode 51)

SUMMARY The #1 skill of an entrepreneur is the ability to raise capital. In this episode, Andy talks to Darren Weeks, an entrepreneur who has raised many millions of dollars ... Read More
34:1512/04/2018
Crypto-Currency: A Fad Or The Future (Episode 50)

Crypto-Currency: A Fad Or The Future (Episode 50)

SUMMARY Bitcoin & Blockchain: Everybody’s talking about it, but few understand it. Is it the next big investment opportunity? Will it change the world? In this episode, Andy talks to ... Read More
37:2629/03/2018
Why Your Mind Plays Tricks On You (Episode 49)

Why Your Mind Plays Tricks On You (Episode 49)

SUMMARY The best business decisions are made without emotion, right? But what if it is not humanly possible to do this? In this episode, Andy talks to world-renowned neuroscientist Tali ... Read More
37:3817/03/2018
Find Out How To Preserve Your Hard-Earned Wealth (Episode 48)

Find Out How To Preserve Your Hard-Earned Wealth (Episode 48)

SUMMARY What is the best way to secure and grow your wealth? Stocks? Gold? Bitcoin? The bank? In this episode, Andy talks to Chris Blasi about the options available to ... Read More
43:3801/03/2018
How To Make Money With Tax Liens (Episode 47)

How To Make Money With Tax Liens (Episode 47)

SUMMARY Tax liens offer investors multiple opportunities to earn wealth. Find out what tax liens are, how they become available to investors, and what the risks and rewards are. Andy ... Read More
36:2604/02/2018
Be Your Own Bank (Episode 46)

Be Your Own Bank (Episode 46)

SUMMARY Getting a loan doesn’t mean you must go to a bank. In this episode, Andy talks with Patrick Donohoe about infinite banking. Find out how some investments offer opportunities ... Read More
43:0519/01/2018
Find Your Mission, Find Success

Find Your Mission, Find Success

SUMMARY Working for money is different than working for a purpose. In this episode, Andy talks to successful entrepreneur Josh Lannon. Find out how Josh found his mission, applied it ... Read More
38:2130/12/2017
Your Identity Will Be Stolen (Episode 44)

Your Identity Will Be Stolen (Episode 44)

SUMMARY Cyber security is vital to any business and individual. In this timely episode, Andy talks to Adam Levin, author of “Swiped,” and finds out why everybody is susceptible to ... Read More
27:0929/11/2017
Sales Equals Income (Episode 43)

Sales Equals Income (Episode 43)

Summary Andy says selling is the most important skill any entrepreneur must master. Raising money, finding new business, hiring the best people all require good sales techniques. In this episode, ... Read More
28:5215/11/2017
Be Prepared (Episode 42)

Be Prepared (Episode 42)

SUMMARY Planning in all facets of your life allows you to thrive in uncertain times. In this episode, Chris Martenson, author of “The Crash Course,” joins Andy. Andy & Chris ... Read More
35:2306/11/2017
Improve Your Memory, Improve Your Bottom Line (Episode 41)

Improve Your Memory, Improve Your Bottom Line (Episode 41)

SUMMARY Memory champion Ron White joins Andy to discuss how memory is linked to successful business. Something as simple as remembering a name can translate into improved cash flow. Find ... Read More
35:2118/10/2017
Jack Be Nimble (Episode 40)

Jack Be Nimble (Episode 40)

SUMMARY Emotions heavily influence stock markets. Long before western technical analysis was invented, Japan developed candlestick charts. In this episode, Andy speaks to Steve Nison, the Father of Modern Candlestick ... Read More
26:3822/09/2017
The Joy of Discomfort (Episode 39)

The Joy of Discomfort (Episode 39)

SUMMARY Successful entrepreneurs must solve problems. This oftentimes means getting comfortable being uncomfortable. In this episode Bob Molle shares stories of achieving success by overcoming obstacles. SHOW NOTES: 13:52: Why ... Read More
36:3929/08/2017
Why Captain Kirk Is Lousy With Stocks (Episode 38)

Why Captain Kirk Is Lousy With Stocks (Episode 38)

SUMMARY When emotions go up, intelligence goes down. Find out how emotional intelligence (EQ) affects the bottom line, and how you can improve your EQ. Dr. Steven Stein joins Andy ... Read More
30:3809/08/2017
Like a Rock (Episode 37)

Like a Rock (Episode 37)

SUMMARY Success in business – and life – is about overcoming obstacles. Meagan Martin of American Ninja Warriors tells Andy how she competes, and wins, athletically against men. Meagan and ... Read More
30:3912/07/2017
Showing The Caveman Fire (Episode 36)

Showing The Caveman Fire (Episode 36)

SUMMARY: Find out why schools don’t teach financial education. Adam Carroll, producer of “Broke Busted Disgusted,” joins Andy to discuss money and kids. Vital issues like student debt, the value ... Read More
41:5028/06/2017
Top Of Mind (Episode 35)

Top Of Mind (Episode 35)

Summary: Net worth is directly related to your network. Bryan Thayer, author of “The One Minute Networker,” joins Andy to discuss the different kinds of value a personal network brings ... Read More
51:3412/06/2017
The Tax Man (Episode 34)

The Tax Man (Episode 34)

SUMMARY The #1 way to increase cash flow is through tax strategy. Tom Wheelwright, author of “Tax Free Wealth” and founder of Pro Vision joins Andy. Find why the tax ... Read More
30:5125/05/2017
The Best Laid Plans (Episode 33)

The Best Laid Plans (Episode 33)

SUMMARY: One of the forefathers of the 401k joins Andy to discuss how the retirement plan originated, blossomed and ultimately failed. Herb Whitehouse was an early institutor of the 401k ... Read More
35:5011/05/2017
Protect Your Assets (Episode 32)

Protect Your Assets (Episode 32)

SUMMARY You work long and hard to build assets. What are you doing to protect them? Andy speaks to attorney Garrett Sutton, founder of Corporate Direct. Garrett sheds light on ... Read More
40:0927/04/2017
How Much Money Do You Need To Retire? (Episode 31)

How Much Money Do You Need To Retire? (Episode 31)

  SUMMARY How do you determine early enough what the magic number is to retire comfortably? Andy speaks to Teresa Ghilarducci, labor economist and author of “How to Retire With ... Read More
59:3823/02/2017
What Is Money? (Episode 30)

What Is Money? (Episode 30)

SUMMARY G. Edward Griffin, the author of “The Creature From Jekyll Island” joins Andy. Find out why schools don’t teach financial education, and how this lack of education may impact ... Read More
39:0210/02/2017
The Bull And The Bear (Episode 29)

The Bull And The Bear (Episode 29)

Summary Trading stocks is a psychological discipline. Find out if you have what it takes to learn or improve your stock trading skills. Renowned trader Alexander Elder joins Andy to ... Read More
39:1326/01/2017
Water Wealth (Episode 28)

Water Wealth (Episode 28)

Summary Water is the source of life, but is it a good investment? Andy talks to Scott Rickards, CEO of Waterfund about investment opportunities in water. How do you invest? ... Read More
34:2516/01/2017
Is Wall Street Really Rigged? (Episode 27)

Is Wall Street Really Rigged? (Episode 27)

Guest: Chris Whalen, Sr. Managing Director at Kroll Bond Rating Agency   Summary:   Are our institutions rigged? You’ve certainly heard Donald Trump make that claim, and many others too. Andy examines the banking system, and asks Chris Whalen, author of “Fraud, Stability & the Wealth of Nations,” if banks deserve to be trusted. Find out if your hard-earned money is invested with trustworthy banks, and what you should do today if you have any doubts.   SHOW NOTES:     3:01: Is Wall St. Fraudulent?   10:01: What is Systemic Risk?   14:57: Why are Demographics So Important to Investing?   19:26: What Happens if The Fed Raises Interest Rates?
35:5003/11/2016
Gerri Detweiler & Credit Education (Episode 026)

Gerri Detweiler & Credit Education (Episode 026)

Summary How much do you know about how credit works and how to build credit? Many people feel like credit and building credit is a mysterious process that is outside ... Read More
45:4409/06/2016
Caleb Maddix (Episode 025)

Caleb Maddix (Episode 025)

Summary What would your life be like right now if you had a six figure business at age fourteen? Today on this episode of the Cash Flow Academy our host ... Read More
19:0205/05/2016
Gold (Episode 024)

Gold (Episode 024)

Summary Welcome to the twenty fourth episode of the Cash Flow Academy! Today, Andy Tanner is talking about a recent meeting with the top financial minds inside the Rich Dad ... Read More
34:1328/04/2016