The Market Hustle
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.
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- @themarkethustle (Josh)
- @blacktycoontalk (Baafi)
- @pierceywiercy (Pierce)
The Market Hustle
Your Financial Legacy Is Built With What You Do In 2026 (Ep.65)
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In 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 diversification to risk-taking, discipline and long-term wealth building.
This conversation explores why quick wins are tempting but dangerous, how to think about cash, metals and automation, and how the decisions you make in 2026 can compound into a lasting financial legacy.
More From The Market Hustle:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themarkethustle/
2026 Investing Account Workshop - https://learn.themarkethustle.com/2026workshop
Timestamps:
0:00 Preview
0:36 Intro
4:59 S&P500’s performance in 2025
9:03 Diversifying to international markets
16:07 DeDollarization and the value of metals
29:14 Don’t fall for shiny quick wins, invest for the long term
33:46 Avoid overcomplicating your first strategy
36:48 Use money to make more money
38:13 Stack assets for the long term
42:58 Knowing when to take risks
56:46 Discipline is everything
1:00:33 4 areas for your 2026 financial goals
1:06:41 The importance of keeping cash
1:11:18 The path might not be glamorous but it’s worthy
1:18:25 Be a student + Learning to make decisions
1:20:58 Automize your investments so you go live your life
1:26:18 Net worth, personal and travel goals
1:28:07 2026 for Josh & The Market Hustle
1:34:26 Reaching your goals with a community
1:38:09 Your legacy & the really important things in life