The Market Hustle
by Josh
The Psychology of Investing: Why Simple Is So Hard (Ep. 80)
About this podcast
My name’s Josh.
I started investing over a decade ago after financial advisors turned me away because I didn’t have hundreds of thousands to invest.
Instead of giving up, I took things into my own hands by reading every book I could find, graduating from the W.P. Carey School of Business, and spending the last 10+ years learning, investing, and refining my approach.
I know how confusing the stock market can feel when you're just getting started. Between overcomplicated investing lingo, conflicting reddit advice, and the fear of losing money, it’s easy to stay stuck on the sidelines.
That’s why I created The Market Hustle. It’s the resource I wish I had when I started.
A no-BS beginner-friendly platform that simplifies investing.
The mission with The Market Hustle is to help you take control of your financial future and gives you the confidence to build long-term wealth without overcomplicating the process.
If you’re ready to break free from financial stress, start investing with clarity, and build a future where money is no longer a worry, you’re in the right place.
Each episode, my co-hosts Baafi (@blacktycoontalk) and Pierce (@pierceywiercy) and I break down:
• Investing strategies anyone can use
• How to think like an investor, not just a consumer
• Real-world market insights without the Wall Street buzzwords
• Actionable steps to put your money to work
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by the stock market or ready to level up your investing game, you've found your community. Join us as we all build wealth together, one episode at a time.
Follow us:
• @themarkethustle (Josh)
• @blacktycoontalk (Baafi)
• @pierceywiercy (Pierce)
Episodes
The newest 20 of 80 episodes
- The Psychology of Investing: Why Simple Is So Hard (Ep. 80) · 60 min · Season 5 Episode 80Investing has never been easier, but staying focused has never been harder. In this episode, Josh, Baafi, Pierce, and Fernando discuss why investors overcomplicate their…
- ETFs vs Individual Stocks: What Should Actually Be in Your Portfolio? (Ep. 79) · 1 h 1 min · Season 5 Episode 79Should you stick with ETFs, buy individual stocks, or own a mix of both? In this episode, Josh sits down with Baafi, Pierce, and Fernando to break down how each of them…
- Make Investing Your Most Important Bill (Ep. 78) · 1 h 3 minBeyond the S&P 500 is available for pre-order at $27 until September 4th, when it goes to $37. It goes over the other asset classes beyond the S&P 500, how they behave, and how…
- Should You Buy a Home Now or Rent + Invest the Difference? · 12 minBuild your automated investing system: https://learn.themarkethustle.com/mastery Side note: All figures in this video are as of July 2026. Mortgage rates, home prices, and market…
- Is It Safe to Invest at All-Time Highs? (The Honest Answer) · 12 minGrab the FREE cheatsheet here: http://bit.ly/4wjwMz3 — Is it safe to invest when the S&P 500 keeps hitting all-time highs? Here's what 70+ years of market history actually shows…
- From Financial, Health & Emotional Struggles to Abundance Through Investing with Heather Chauvin · 43 minIn this episode of the show, we have the pleasure to welcome another member of The Market Hustle’s community. Heather Chauvin joins to share her story overcoming financial and…
- From $100k In Debt To $100k In Assets As A Veteran Turned IT Professional (Ep.74) · 1 h 9 minIn this episode of the show, Jon (a member of TMH’s community) joins Josh, Baafi, Pierce and Fernando to dive into his journey going from 100k USD in debt to 100k USD in assets…
- $45,000 Invested at 20 y/o + How You Can Create Wealth Through Discipline (Ep.73) · 43 minIn this episode, Marcos (a member of TMH community) joins the show to share his financial journey as a young investor. Being only 20 years old, Marcos has developed a disciplined…
- 8 Money Lessons To Enjoy Life & Build Wealth · 7 minThese are 8 lessons that are fundamental for enjoying life while building wealth through investing. Investing doesn’t need to be overcomplicated, it just requires having the…
- USA vs Emerging Markets: Where to invest in 2026? (Ep.71) · 1 h 8 min · Season 4 Episode 71In this episode, Josh, Baafi and Pierce discuss about the market during the first two months of 2026 and about different aspects of investing in emerging markets. This…
- Enjoy life while making finances easy for your future self (Ep.70) · 53 min · Season 4 Episode 70In this episode, Josh and Sarah (a community member of TMH) dive into Sarah’s financial journey, from being 35k USD in debt to living a life of balance and building wealth for…
- She knew nothing about investing. Now she plays the compounding game (Ep.69) · 1 h 7 min · Season 4 Episode 69In this episode, Oana (member of The Market Hustle’s community) joins the podcast to chat with Josh about her journey and experiences from living in Europe and knowing nothing…
- Stock Sharks Guide To Investing In 2026 (Ep.68) · 1 h 5 min · Season 4 Episode 68In today’s episode, we’ve got the pleasure to welcome JR Alexander, the brain behind Stock Sharks. Stock sharks is a platform that brings together active investors who are…
- A lot can change with just 2-3 years of intentional moves (Ep. 67) · 7 min · Season 4 Episode 67In this clip, Dennis (a 46-year-old Army veteran and business owner) breaks down what financial freedom actually feels like on the other side - the vacations, the family time…
- No one is coming to save you (Ep. 66) · 12 min · Season 4 Episode 66In this segment from our latest deep-dive, we explore the difference between being broke and being "poor in spirit." We cover why money is temporary but habits are permanent, and…
- Your Financial Legacy Is Built With What You Do In 2026 (Ep.65) · 1 h 47 min · Season 4 Episode 65In the first episode of 2026, Josh, Baafi, Fernando and Pierce break down how they’re approaching the new year financially — from market performance and international…
- Lessons From 2025 For Big Wins In 2026 (Ep.64) · 1 h 21 min · Season 4 Episode 64In this last episode of 2025, Fernando, Pierce, Baafi and Josh dive into their biggest financial lessons and highlights from 2025. Tune in and learn about essential ideas that…
- I Fired My Financial Advisor (Then He Taped This To My Door) Ep. 63 · 46 min · Season 4 Episode 63Imagine trying to fire your financial advisor professionally, only to find out 30 minutes later he drove to your parents house and taped an all-caps letter to their front door…
- Don't Invest Like You're 65 If You're 28 (Ep. 62) · 12 min · Season 4 Episode 62A common myth in investing is that more diversification is always better. Many investors (especially new ones) fall into the trap of becoming an "ETF collector." They hear about…
- "My advisor had me in 12 different ETFs... After a year, my own portfolio was beating his." Ep. 61 · 56 min · Season 4 Episode 61Ten years ago, Robert and his mother couldn't afford their mortgage and were relocated to a hotel, on the verge of homelessness. His father's excessive spending despite his…







