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.

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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

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