#158: World-renowned brain coach Jim Kwik shares a wealth of hacks to unlock your brain’s full potential. They discuss optimizing your brain diet, identifying your cognitive type, improving retention, mastering stress management, and so much more. Jim Kwik is an international acclaimed authority & NYT bestselling author in the realm of brain optimization. With more than 30 years of experience, Jim has dedicated his life to helping people tap into their brain’s full potential through various plat...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep 158•Transcript available on Metacast #157: Costa Rica expert Javier Echecopar shares the amazing experiences the country has to offer. He provides insider tips for the ideal times to visit, where to find the best beaches, mountains and wildlife, and different adventurous activities like visiting the Arenal volcano. He also offers recommendations for food, unique lodging, the best ways to get around the country, and much more. Javier Echecopar is a co-founder of Journey Costa Rica, a travel company dedicated to creating high-end tra...
Feb 17, 2024•51 min•Ep 157•Transcript available on Metacast #156: Flight deals expert Zach Resnick and Chris share every way they know to save money booking flights, including hidden city ticketing, VPN arbitrage, travel agents, buddy passes, and more. They also cover their favorite award search tools and share insights into the secret world of buying and selling points and miles. Zach Resnick is the founder of FlyFlat, a luxury concierge platform that offers great deals on long-haul, international, business and first class tickets. Link to Full Show Not...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep 156•Transcript available on Metacast #155: Entrepreneur Sam Corcos shares the benefits of mastering delegation by leveraging virtual assistants (VAs), and automating tasks. They cover the process of assessing the need for a VA, where to hire them, how to delegate tasks, and ways to overcome challenges associated with working with one. They also discuss the different tools used for optimal communication and productivity. Sam Corcos is the CEO and co-founder of Levels, an a16z-backed startup that shows you how food affects your healt...
Feb 07, 2024•2 hr 56 min•Ep 155•Transcript available on Metacast #154: Entrepreneur Noah Kagan shares tips for launching a 7-figure business in 48 hours. The conversation wealth creation, achieving your freedom number, the importance of pre-selling, lessons from millionaires, the do's and don'ts for effective follow-ups and more. Noah Kagan is the founder of 7 million-dollar business and is currently the CEO of AppSumo, a company that teaches lessons on how to start a business, grow a business, and improve your marketing. He also has a popular YouTube Channel...
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep 154•Transcript available on Metacast #153: Investor and entrepreneur Sahil Bloom returns to discuss how a few powerful Paradoxes, which may seem contradictory or complex at first, can be harnessed to live a more optimized and fulfilling life. Sahil Bloom is a renowned writer, investor, and advocate for personal growth and financial well-being. His popular weekly newsletter The Curiosity Chronicle provides actionable ideas that help people build a high-performing, healthy, and wealthy life. He is also the founder of SRB Ventures, a ...
Jan 24, 2024•59 min•Ep 153•Transcript available on Metacast #152: Chris reviews his credit card lineup, sharing insights on what he currently uses, what's on the back burner, and some new additions for 2024. He also shares the best card strategies to optimize points across major spending categories such as dining, groceries, travel, and more. Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/whats-in-my-wallet-2024 Partner Deals Copilot: Free 2 months access to my favorite personal finance app with code HACKS2 Netsuite: Free KPI checklist to upgrade y...
Jan 17, 2024•46 min•Ep 152•Transcript available on Metacast #151: Sleep expert Mollie Eastman shares practical tips to optimize and transform your sleep. She delves into the fundamentals and benefits of quality sleep and explores factors that impact sleep including lighting, temperature, dietary habits, exercise routines and more. She also highlights the importance of sleep technology, including wearable trackers and mattresses. Mollie Eastman is the creator of Sleep Is A Skill, a company that optimizes people’s sleep through a unique blend of technology...
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep 151•Transcript available on Metacast #150: Chris shares his top 10 learnings from the last year of All the Hacks, which include key takeaways for building confidence, valuing your time, learning the skill of spending, being responsible for your health, and much more. Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/2023-takeaways Partner Deals Athletic Greens: Free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs Fabric: Affordable term life insurance for you and your family MasterClass: Learn from the world's best with 15% o...
Jan 03, 2024•38 min•Ep 150•Transcript available on Metacast #149: Disney expert Leslie Harvey shares insider tips for a magical Disney vacation with strategies designed to save time, money, and stress. She offers insights on the best times to visit the Disney parks, top accommodation, best dining spots, and must-see attractions. Leslie also shares tactics to optimize the in-park experience through services like Genie+ and Skyliner, and so much more. Leslie Harvey is the co-host of the Disney Deciphered Podcast and the founder of Trips With Tykes, a famil...
Dec 27, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep 149•Transcript available on Metacast #148: charity: water founder Scott Harrison shares how he went from a life of partying in NYC to refocusing everything on building a life and legacy around making a meaningful impact on the world. Scott discusses his ambitions to provide clean water to 100 million people (he's already at 17 million) and shares his advice for evaluating charities. He and Chris also discuss the transformative power of storytelling and other aspects of living a meaningful life. Scott Harrison is the founder and CEO...
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep 148•Transcript available on Metacast #147: Chris and Ankur Nagpal (co-founder of Carry) discuss strategies to save money on taxes. They explore offsetting W2 income, limiting capital gains, some unique investments that help optimize your taxes and more! They also cover tax strategies for current and future business owners. Ankur Nagpal is the founder and CEO of Carry, which helps empower business owners to build their wealth. He also founded Teachable, an e-learning platform that was acquired for ~$250 million. Link to Full Show No...
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep 147•Transcript available on Metacast #146: Cruise expert Emma Le Teace shares insider tips to optimize your cruising experience. She shares an overview of cruise operators, must-visit regions, practical advice on booking, packing, and making the most of the onboard facilities. She also offers tips on how to book the best deals and avoid hidden costs in cruise travel. Emma Le Teace is an award-winning cruise blogger, YouTuber and the founder of Emma Cruises. She's been on 60+ cruises, ranging from luxury yachts to mega-ships, and lo...
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep 146•Transcript available on Metacast #145: Renowned fitness instructor Robin Arzón shares ways to achieve your fitness goals, master your motivation and live the life you want. She covers the fundamentals of fitness training, the importance of recovery, the role of nutrition, and also highlights the importance of building mental strength to stay motivated and committed to your life goals. Robin Arzón is a former lawyer turned Head Instructor and VP of Fitness Programming at Peloton. She’s an RRCA-certified running coach and ultrama...
Nov 29, 2023•44 min•Ep 145•Transcript available on Metacast #144: Katie Gatti Tassin shares her expertise on leveraging tax-advantaged accounts to maximize your income. This crash course covers investment strategies using different types of 401(k)s, IRAs, Roth Conversion Ladders, HSAs, Donor Advised Funds, and much more. Katie Gatti Tassin is the creator of the Money with Katie blog, podcast, and newsletter, which was acquired by Business Insider’s Morning Brew in 2022. The Money with Katie Show is one of the top finance-related podcasts, boasting 140,00...
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep 145•Transcript available on Metacast #143: In this bonus episode, I'll share 50+ of my favorite products, gifts, past purchases and more. Hopefully some of them might make good ideas for gifts this holiday season. Hope you enjoy! For all the products, links, deals and more, check out the full version of the 2023 Gift Guide here: https://allthehacks.com/gifts Resources Mentioned 2023 Holiday Gift Guide All the Hacks Listener Survey Full Show Notes (5:54:) Home & Food (9:47) Tech & Gear (13:47) Clothing & Bags (15:44) Health & Fitnes...
Nov 21, 2023•31 min•Ep 143•Transcript available on Metacast #142: Discover essential tips for handling travel mishaps, like flight delays and cancellations, lost luggage, or sold-out hotels and rental cars. This episode covers a range of preventative measures and compensation strategies to use when travel goes awry. Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/when-travel-goes-wrong Partner Deals LMNT: Free sample pack of my favorite electrolyte drink mix Athletic Greens: Free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs Fabric: Affordable ...
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep 142•Transcript available on Metacast #141: Financial independence expert Brad Barrett and Chris deep dives into the FI/RE movement. They cover various forms of FI/RE, share effective strategies for investments and retirement planning, and discuss tools to track and manage finances. They also explore the psychological aspects of financial decision making, including the skill of mindful spending. Brad Barrett (@bradchoosefi) is the co-host of ChooseFI, the number one podcast on financial independence with more than a million monthly ...
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep 141•Transcript available on Metacast #140: A deep dive into health insurance and other benefits you’ll need to make decisions about during your upcoming open enrollment. We’ll cover health plans in depth, but also dental, vision, HSAs, FSAs, employer life insurance and more. Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/open-enrollment-2024 Partner Deals Notion: Try Notion AI free to automate tedious tasks and streamline your work Athletic Greens: Free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs MasterClass: Learn fro...
Nov 01, 2023•42 min•Ep 140•Transcript available on Metacast #139: Stanford professor Matt Abrahams is an expert in spontaneous conversations and shares six steps to help polish your speaking skills. He covers tips and tricks to help you think faster, techniques for managing anxiety, ways to structure small talk to make it more engaging, and a formula for delivering an exceptional wedding toast. Matt Abrahams is a leading expert in communication with decades of experience as an educator, author, podcast host, and coach. As a Lecturer in Organizational Beh...
Oct 25, 2023•54 min•Ep 139•Transcript available on Metacast #138: An exhaustive exploration of cell phone plans to help you make the right choice and get the best deal possible. Chris breaks down the best plans across different tiers from basic data to unlimited with international roaming. He also covers ways to get extra deals/discounts, as well as picking the best cell phone insurance. Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/cell-phone-plans Partner Deals Trade Coffee: Free bag of the best coffee to upgrade your morning routine Anyday: 15%...
Oct 18, 2023•59 min•Ep 138•Transcript available on Metacast #137: Health and wellness expert Liz Moody shares her top science-backed tactics to upgrade your life. They focus on actionable steps to achieve greater success, hacks to enhance gut health, methods to cultivate deeper relationships, and techniques to rewire your mindset to increase happiness. Liz Moody (@lizmoody) is a best selling author of two healthy cookbooks and the host of The Liz Moody Podcast: a research-backed wellness podcast that helps people live their healthiest and happiest life. ...
Oct 11, 2023•45 min•Ep 137•Transcript available on Metacast #136: Credit card expert Sebastian Fung joins Chris to discuss the current state of credit cards including recent changes to reward programs, and predictions for 2024. They also dive into topics such as misconceptions about opening multiple cards, whether its still worth chasing status, how to approach sign-up bonuses versus multipliers, credit cards with the most bonuses and more! Sebastian Fung is a personal finance expert who runs AskSebby, one of the largest YouTube channels focused on credi...
Oct 04, 2023•52 min•Ep 136•Transcript available on Metacast #135: Tech enthusiast, Matt Ferrell discusses making your home smarter and more energy-efficient, ultimately saving you money and time in the process. They explore home improvements modifications, energy monitoring systems, energy-saving hacks, and solar. They also delve into home automation, including smart lighting, security, blinds, WiFi, and more. Matt Ferrell has over 1 million subscribers on his renowned YouTube channel Undecided, where he explores how renewable and sustainable technologie...
Sep 27, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep 135•Transcript available on Metacast #134: Mexico travel pro, Zach Rabinor shares all the secrets to planning incredible trips to Mexico and seeing the country like you’ve never done before, including top cities/regions for different experiences, local insider tips for activities and restaurants and so much more. Chris wraps it up by sharing tips and tricks to best utilize your miles and points when booking your trip to Mexico. Zach Rabinor founded the award-winning travel company, Journey Mexico, with a vision to share his deep lo...
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep 134•Transcript available on Metacast #133: Chris does a deep dive on tracking your spending, covering why to do it in the first place, as well as top apps/services, setting up budgets, managing recurring expenses, picking categories and more. He also shares practical tips and hacks to save money across 20+ different categories of spend (without having to make big sacrifices). Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/spending-tracking Partner Deals DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web Fabric: Affordable...
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep 133•Transcript available on Metacast #132: Bestselling author Suneel Gupta joins Chris to share simple and effective daily habits you can use to find success and joy in everything you do, without sacrificing your professional ambition. He sheds light on the ancient wisdom of Dharma, reimagining some of it’s practices for modern times, and offers practical tools and techniques to put these practices into action. Suneel Gupta (@suneelgupta) is a tech entrepreneur, visiting scholar at Harvard Medical School, and bestselling author, wh...
Sep 06, 2023•58 min•Ep 132•Transcript available on Metacast #131: Chris discusses the best places to earn interest on cash, including high yield savings, US Treasuries, CDs and bank bonuses. He also covers other listener questions/hacks, like when to sell I-Bonds, saving money on meat, protecting your identity online, automating returns and a lot more. Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/mailbag-11 Partner Deals DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web Notion: Try Notion AI free to automate tedious tasks and streamline ...
Aug 30, 2023•38 min•Ep 131•Transcript available on Metacast #130: Confidence expert Dr. Aziz Gazipura joins Chris to talk about ways to cultivate, nurture, and grow your confidence. Dr. Aziz shares tips on dealing with your inner critic, practicing rejection and instilling confidence in your children. They also explore the concepts of social freedom, personal bill of rights, and maximizer vs. satisficer decision-making and more. Dr. Aziz Gazipura (@drazizconfidencecoach) is one of the world’s leading confidence experts who has combined academic training ...
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep 130•Transcript available on Metacast #129: Today Chris shares the latest hacks, news, stories and deals related to travel, points and miles. He also shares a few kid related tips for parents, answers questions from listeners and shares an incredible story of how episode 104 saved a listener over $15,000. Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/mailbag-10 Partner Deals Facet: Personalized Financial Planning + $250 enrollment fee waived Shopify: $1/month trial for the easiest e-commerce platform DoorDash: 50% off a conve...
Aug 16, 2023•54 min•Ep 129•Transcript available on Metacast 
