{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/623d0ce649317c0012df519d/6838032b998551779ff36cff?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How i built a $45 Million investing portfolio as a PT","description":"<p>In this deeply personal and insightful episode, Coach Mark Carroll steps away from the fitness talk and opens up about his investing journey—from humble beginnings with zero financial background to building a $45 million investment portfolio. Mark shares raw reflections on his mindset, mental health struggles, lessons from failure, and how he became self-made without any business training or financial mentorship.</p><p>This isn’t a masterclass or a sales pitch—it’s a real story from a personal trainer who found freedom and security through relentless learning and smart investing. Whether you’re a coach, creative, or everyday person looking to take control of your financial future, this is the episode that might change your mindset—and your life.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3><strong>What You’ll Hear in This Episode</strong></h3><p><br></p><ul><li>Why Mark started investing and how his mental health played a role</li><li>How he grew from $0 to a $45M+ investment portfolio</li><li>The exact asset classes he focused on (property, stocks, crypto)</li><li>Why mindset and self-education matter more than business degrees</li><li>What motivated him to build long-term wealth, not quick cash</li><li>His unique approach to saving, spending, and investing</li><li>The biggest investing mistake you can make—and how to avoid it</li><li>A vulnerable look at his self-doubt, failures, and perseverance</li><li>How he used the same discipline in fitness to fuel financial growth</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Enjoyed the episode? Here’s how you can support the show:</strong></h3><p><br></p><p>📩 <strong>Subscribe:</strong></p><p>Never miss a new episode — <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1543158895\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Subscribe on Apple Podcasts</a> or <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/1K9c6USV9D8oKREj9JdCHW\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Follow on Spotify</a>.</p><p>🌟 <strong>Leave a 5-Star Review:</strong></p><p>Your review helps us reach more people!</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1543158895\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Leave a review on Apple Podcasts</a> — scroll down, tap 5 stars, and write something you enjoyed.</li><li>On Spotify, tap the <strong>★ rating</strong> at the top of the show page (you’ll need to listen to at least one episode first).</li></ul><p>📲 <strong>Share the love:</strong></p><p>Post a screenshot to your Instagram Story, tag <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/coachmarkcarroll\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@coachmarkcarroll</a>, and let others know what you took away from the episode. Every share helps more people hear these messages.</p>","author_name":"Mark Carroll "}