E082 - Mark Tilbury’s Simple Guide to Making Your First $1Million (From ZERO)

Investing is often made to feel complicated—full of risky strategies and advice that feels out of reach for the average person. But this week’s guest Mark Tilbury is here to cut through the BS. After leaving school at 16 and building multiple successful businesses, Mark has spent decades proving that smart investing is simple, accessible, and life-changing when done right.

In this episode, Mark breaks down the basics of financial literacy, the power of starting early, and why consistency always beats chasing quick wins. He explains how index funds quietly build wealth, why personal branding matters more than ever, and how learning the value of money through “boring” jobs can be the foundation for long-term success. Whether you're 18 or 38, this conversation is packed with practical, down-to-earth advice that makes investing feel like something anyone can do.

Timestamps: 00:00 Meeting Mark and his content journey 03:00 Understanding audience spending habits 05:52 Learning from financial missteps 10:21 Living with location freedom 15:11 The constant pursuit of knowledge 23:10 Daily habits of successful entrepreneurs 25:01 Why passion needs financial planning 29:05 Choosing the right business partners 34:09 Teaching family about wealth 42:21 Social media's double-edged sword 47:32 Side hustles for teenagers 52:28 Financial education and the story behind Century UK 56:16 Manufacturing challenges and adapting to online sales 59:28 Navigating real estate through downturns 1:02:49 Property investing for beginners 1:04:00 Why restaurants are challenging businesses 1:07:04 The truth about franchising and day trading 1:09:47 Finding mentors who've been there 1:14:00 Managing unexpected fame 1:18:23 Starting your first business right 1:21:09 Smart approaches to cryptocurrency 1:25:03 Building a personal brand that lasts 1:26:21 Balancing ambition with life 1:29:00 The entrepreneur's fitness formula

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