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Ep. 46 – Unlocking Financial Independence w/ Sean Tepper: Investing, Money Mindset, Curiosity and Savvy Stock Market Decisions
Sean Tepper, founder of Tykr, joins host Dominic DeLaquil to share how to shift your money mindset, invest smarter, and teach young investors the path to financial independence. Learn how simple stock market strategies can help you build wealth faster.
Music: https://www.reverbnation.com/douglascameron
Sponsors: https://singletonfoundation.org/
In this episode of FI for Kids, Sean reveals how he moved from a scarcity-based “work for money” mindset to entrepreneurship, why curiosity fuels success, and how Tykr’s traffic light system simplifies stock analysis. We cover tips for teaching kids about money, setting up custodial accounts, and using investing as a tool for long-term wealth building.
Whether you’re a parent teaching personal finance to the next generation, a young investor just starting out, or an entrepreneur seeking financial independence, this conversation is packed with actionable strategies you can apply today.
What You’ll Learn:
How to shift from scarcity to abundance in your money mindset
Why self-awareness is crucial for financial independence
How custodial accounts can help young investors get started
Why being a net buyer is key to long-term investing success
How Tykr simplifies the stock market for everyday investors
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Financial Independence
01:04 Childhood Money Lessons and Mindset
03:45 Overcoming the Scarcity Mindset
05:33 Why Self-Awareness Matters for Financial Independence
09:23 From Curiosity to Entrepreneurship
11:07 Warren Buffett’s Influence on Investing Strategy
15:04 Building TYKR for Smarter Stock Analysis
17:52 Wealth-Building Strategies for Young Investors
20:09 The Financial Independence Movement
21:36 Market vs. Individual Stocks
23:47 TYKR’s Approach to Stock Evaluation
25:58 The Traffic Light System for Investing
29:47 Curiosity in Personal Finance
31:43 Educating the Next Generation on Investing
34:38 How to Get Started with Ticker
37:37 Final Thoughts
Join us for wide-ranging conversations about teaching kids the habits and skills they need to reach financial independence and retire early. Combining basic financial smarts with self-knowledge, guide your kids on the path to crafting lives that bring them deep fulfillment and joy.
We bring you insightful interviews with financial experts, parents, behavioral experts, kids, and those that have achieved F.I. (financial independence) in their 30s, 40s, and 50s simply by working regular jobs, being smart with their money, and prioritizing the things in life that they value most.