Compound Growth
We will share insights into current market movements, tips for achieving financial freedom, and answer common questions about the financial world.
Episodes
51 episodes
One Year In: What Compound Growth Actually Means
One year ago, Wheeler and Colin hit record on a podcast with no script, no audience, and no certainty it would go anywhere. This episode marks that anniversary — and uses it as a lens for the thing the show has always been about: what does it a...
April 2026 Market Recap: Relief Rally, Record Earnings, and the Intel Chart Nobody Can Explain
April was one of the more eventful market months in recent memory, and Wheeler and Colin are breaking it all down. The S&P finished the month up 12%, the Nasdaq up 18%, and semiconductors — led by an almost impossible 116% single-month run ...
What the Biggest IPO in History Means for Your Money
Most people think of an IPO as a news event. A company goes public, the ticker starts flashing, and you decide whether to buy in or not. But what's coming in the next 12 to 18 months isn't just a news event — it could be one of the most consequ...
Community, Culture, and the Business of Bringing People Together with Ben Anderson
Ben Anderson didn't set out to build a community venue. He set out to buy a house near the seacoast and do more of the work he'd been doing his entire career — connecting people through music and live events. The Word Barn, located in Exeter, N...
When to Fire Your Financial Advisor (and How to Find a Better One)
Most people spend more time comparing cars than they do evaluating their financial advisor. Wheeler and Colin dig into one of the most important — and most avoided — conversations in personal finance: how to know when the advisory relationship ...
March Market Recap: Volatility, War Headlines, and What Actually Moves Your Portfolio
March was a rough month for markets — and it came with a lot of noise. Tariffs, geopolitical tension, and a sharp sell-off in tech had a lot of investors watching their portfolios and wondering what to do.In this episode, Wheeler and Co...
Three Questions That Should Anchor Your Financial Plan
Most people want to talk about investing. Stock picks, portfolio allocation, whether they're positioned right. Those are real questions — but they're the wrong starting point if the foundation underneath isn't solid.In this episode, Whee...
America's Wealth Divide: A Conversation with Bryce Gill
The economy looks fine on paper. But if you're young and trying to build a life in America right now, it doesn't feel that way. Bryce Gill, economist at First Trust, joins Wheeler and Colin to explain why both things are true at the same time.<...
The Golden Handcuffs: Navigating RSUs and Stock Comp Packages
Have you ever looked at a job offer and felt overwhelmed by the alphabet soup of RSUs, ESPPs, and vesting schedules? In this episode of Compound Growth, Colin and Wheeler break down the complex world of equity compensation — moving beyond the r...
Is This the Last Chance to Make Money?
The way we build wealth is shifting — and the speed of that shift is unlike anything we've seen before. In this episode, Colin and Wheeler tackle the idea that we may be living through the last great window of traditional wealth-building, and w...
February 2026: The Market Recap — Flat, Flying, and Falling
February's markets told a story of contradictions. US stocks sat mostly flat while energy names surged 30%, Nvidia posted 73% year-over-year growth and still couldn't please the market, and software stocks got crushed on AI fears. Wheeler and C...
Is the FIRE Movement Dead, or Just Evolving?
In this episode, Colin and Wheeler take a hard look at the FIRE movement—Financial Independence, Retire Early—and ask if its rigid rules still make sense in today's world. We revisit the movement's origins in the 2008 financial crisis and the i...
Investing for the Next Generation: Trump Accounts and the Eternal Portfolio
In this episode, Colin and Wheeler break down the buzz surrounding the newly proposed Trump Accounts. We cut through the political noise to examine the core of the proposal: a government-seeded investment account for every child born in America...
Is Success a Trap? Rethinking Ambition With Dr. Daryl Appleton
In this episode, Colin and Wheeler sit down with Dr. Daryl Appleton, a renowned psychotherapist and executive coach, to explore the complex psychology of high performers. We dive into a paradoxical truth: the very traits that propel us to the t...
January 2026: The Silver Squeeze & The Beast Economy
As we move through January 2026, the markets are at all-time highs, but the "smooth sailing" narrative is starting to show some cracks. In this episode, Colin and Wheeler explore the "lull" currently happening under the hood of the economy and ...
Building Better Systems: Why Your Routine Outperforms Your Goals
How much of your life is run by systems you didn’t actually choose? In this episode, Colin and Wheeler dive deep into the invisible frameworks that govern our daily lives—from the "crutches" we lean on to the digital noise that drains our focus...
Rethinking Value: How Intangible Assets Are Reshaping Investment Strategies with Kai Wu
In a world where the most valuable assets are no longer physical factories but "invisible" ideas, how do we measure what truly matters? In this episode, we sit down with Kai Wu, founder of Sparkline Capital, to explore the shift from a tangible...
Designing Your 2026: Why Systems Beat Resolutions & Finding Your Guiding Word
Welcome to the Season 2 premiere of the Compound Growth podcast! As we step into 2026, hosts Collin and Wheeler reflect on the lessons of the past year and move away from the "silly New Year’s resolutions" that rarely stick. Instead, the...
Episode 33- The Most Hated Bull Market- 2025 Year in Review & Designing Your 2026
As we close the chapter on 2025, Colin and Wheeler sit down for a candid reflection on a year that arrived like a "tantruming child". From the initial volatility of tariff shocks and technology fears to the eventual acceptance of a market that ...
Episode 32- The Financial Lessons in Your Favorite Christmas Movies (Our Top 10 List)
Welcome to our chaotic but festive episode, where we take a break from the usual financial deep dives to argue and rank our favorite Christmas movies! From the timeless charm of Elf to the highly debatable holiday status of Die Har...
Episode 31- Great Vs. Now: Why Deferred Gratification is the Key to Compounding Success
Colin and Wheeler unpack the profound meaning behind Rick Rubin's quote: "Great is better than now." They dive deep into the concept of deferred gratification and how prioritizing the "great" future over the "good enough" present influen...
Episode 30- November Recap: Retail Reality, EV "Peaks" & The Sentiment Gap
In this month’s "What Just Happened" recap, Colin and Wheeler take a look back at November to make sense of the mixed signals in the economy. We start by breaking down the shift in retail season—why Black Friday deals feel different this year a...
Episode 29- The Compounding Impact of Intentional Gifting
We kicked off this episode with a great question: What's a purchase you've never regretted? That surprising discussion then led us into a much deeper topic: gifting, legacy, and charitable giving. We unpack how intentional gifting...
Episode 28- Why Financial Optimism Doesn't Feel Good (And the Shocking History of Low Consumer Sentiment)
This week's episode starts with a surprise: a script written by ChatGPT titled "The Costco Cart Incident". It involves a forgotten item, an unplanned kayak purchase, and an $842 receipt—a perfect, relatable anecdote illustrating the danger of t...
Episode 27- Tara Ryan: The Human Side of AI and the Fair Play Revolution
In this powerful episode, Colin and Wheeler welcome Tara Ryan, Co-founder and CEO of Confidante, an AI-driven platform supporting mothers as they navigate the invisible weight of modern motherhood. Tara opens up about the inspiration behind Con...