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12: Lumber Trader Explains What's Going On With Lumber (Bonus Episode)

This is a bonus episode - Jack, Bilal + Trung get schooled on what the hell is going on with the lumber market. Make sure you're subscribed to Not Investment Advice on your fav podcast app for all episodes where the boys share what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.


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Timestamps:

  • 0:00:00 – Intro
  • 0:00:55 – Lumber Trade Walkthrough
  • 0:04:49 – COVID Impacts on Lumber Trade + Market Price Discrepancies
  • 0:12:24 – What Makes a Good Lumber Trader?
  • 0:19:12 – How David Got Over His Skis
  • 0:24:10 – Lumber Market vs Cheese Market
  • 0:27:11 – Logistics + Future of the Industry
  • 0:30:52 – David’s Path to Crypto Investing

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