#199 Josh Brown: You Weren't Supposed To See That

The Julia La Roche Show

Josh Brown, co-founder and CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, a New York City-based investment advisory firm managing over $5 billion, joins Julia La Roche on episode 199. Josh is a frequent commentator on CNBC's "Halftime Report," and the author of four books, including his newest, "You Weren't Supposed To See That: Secrets Every Investor Should Know."

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Book: https://www.amazon.com/You-Werent-Supposed-See-That/dp/180409059X

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and welcome Josh Brown

02:05 The current state of the economy and markets

06:18 Abundance mindset vs scarcity mindset in investing

10:42 Josh's journey from blogging to meeting Barry Ritholtz

15:08 Overcoming imposter syndrome and taking risks

18:25 Josh's experience in boiler rooms and being honest about his past 21:30 Discussing Josh's personal story and education

25:58 "You Weren't Supposed to See That"

29:37 Current market trends and investment philosophy

34:20 The role of financial advisors during market volatility

38:45 Building a media empire in finance

43:12 The importance of communication in wealth management

47:30 Reflecting on career growth and luck in the industry

50:15 The asymmetry of putting yourself out there and final thoughts