Building Wealth Bootcamp
Building Wealth Bootcamp
Building Wealth Bootcamp
Over the years, I've typically been asked more or less the same questions from family and friends on topics related to money: "What are stocks?", "What stocks should I buy?", "What is Bitcoin?", "Why does everything keep getting more expensive?", "Should I buy or rent?", "What's the difference between investment and retirement accounts?", and "How do I even get started investing?". The list goes on. I realized over time that the average person doesn't really have a solid foundation on topics related to money, so I decided to figure out how to solve this problem.
What I decided to do was create my own Building Wealth Bootcamp that consists of 16 one-hour sessions with me, where I break down every possible concept related to investing and money. Rather then giving you the fish, I want to give you the fishing rod so you don't have to be dependent on me or anyone else.
Problems we face in 2024
- Purchasing power of US dollars: In just 4 years since 2020(COVID) purchasing power of US dollars has decreased by 20%.
- As of 2024, the cost of living has increased by over 500% since 1970, while wages have only increased by 80%.
- Almost 50% retirees depend on Social Security benefits for more than 90%(designed to be only 40%) of their income in retirement.
- It takes a lot of mental energy to work 8+ hours a day, life/family responsibilities by the time we look up it is already time to go to sleep and repeat.
Information is free though, why would I pay for this bootcamp?
The internet has revolutionized learning, making it incredibly accessible and mostly "free," allowing anyone to learn at any time (using tools like ChatGPT, YouTube, and Google). However, this abundance of information actually results in something called information overload, or the paradox of choice.
With so many different options on a day-to-day basis, people typically opt for distractions rather than solutions. They end up binge-watching Netflix shows like "Love is Blind," "Keeping up with the Kardashians," or "Game of Thrones," or doom-scrolling on social media. Amidst the multitude of concepts, topics, books, podcasts, and YouTube channels, it's easy to feel lost and struggle to maintain a consistent learning journey.
But that isn't the only issue. Even if you are truly committed to learning and improving your knowledge, it may take you significantly longer to actually learn what you need on your own. Sure, all the information is out there, but it's also important to figure out what bullsh*t to avoid and find something that has been simplified and structured for you.
This bootcamp sounds great, but I'm too busy right now.. I want to do it but not now.
99.9% of the people who have told me this have never joined the bootcamp(and probably never will). This is the reality of life: we never magically get more free time in the future. There is always work, family, relationships, and other responsibilities that will be on our plate. Six months, one year, two years, five years, ten years will pass by, and rather than ripping this off like a band-aid, you could potentially be not optimizing yourself financially simply because of a lack of knowledge. Don't be part of the 99.9%. If it sounds like it's for you and your gut is telling you to do it, that might be a sign!
My background.
- Dual Major in Accounting and Finance from Florida International University(Cum Laude)
- Masters in Finance from Florida International University
- 3+ years of experience on Wall Street
- 4 + years of Ecommerce experience
- Savy with all things finance, internet money, AI, & crypto.
My story.
I was born and raised in Miami, into a Cuban and Puerto Rican household, and I have a lot of love for my family and friends. At the age of 22, I found myself working at Ace Hardware and driving for Uber Eats, making $9 per hour. Fast forward, I am working on Wall Street while also dedicating time to making people's lives significantly easier. Here's a bit of backstory to my simulation:
Upon graduating high school with a "impressive" 2.9 GPA, I faced a harsh reality when I received rejections from every single university I had applied to.
My first two years at community college were marked by endless hours spent in the Miami Dade Library and my parents' garage, isolated and absorbing as much knowledge as humanly possible - books, podcasts, YouTube, seven days a week. Most of my friends went off to 4-year universities, and at times, I felt as if I were a failure or lesser than them. I would receive comments from people like, "Oh, well, you've got to start somewhere, right...?" or "Nice, so you're basically in 13th grade."
These comments fueled a fire in my stomach, propelling me into beast mode every day. I don't know what it was, but it just felt like I had a big chip on my shoulder to prove to myself that I had what it took to be successful. When you're a community college student, it often feels like many people think less of you or make assumptions that you're on autopilot, just trying to cruise through life. But that was so far from the truth. Most days, I would stay up late into the night, pushing myself to the point of exhaustion, just trying to get better.
Throughout this journey, I experienced the full spectrum of emotions – from the highs of achievement and confidence to the lows of anxiety and self-doubt. Around the age of 19, I used to hang out with my friend (Yoda). At that point, I knew I wanted to make a lot of money, but I wasn't sure which path to take. (Yoda) introduced me to stocks, the forex market, and investing, and it blew my mind.
From that day on, I was determined to make money online and break free from the constraints of traditional employment. However, three years later, I hadn't yet made any substantial money, and I hadn't applied for a single internship. My classmates looked at me, wondering what I was even doing. At 22 years old, I found myself working as a cashier at Ace Hardware and driving for Uber Eats, making just $9 per hour... Not going to lie, I spent a lot of nights in bed, staring at the roof in my room, just stressing and trying to figure out what I could do to better my situation.
But above it all, I kept trucking along. Every day, I developed a sense of discipline and a solid work ethic. Eventually, I graduated with dual majors in Accounting and Finance, along with a Masters in Finance from Florida International University, achieving cum laude. After several attempts with different products and websites, embracing trial and error, in my first year out of college, I successfully launched an E-Commerce store that sold over $12k worth of bucket hats in Australia and New Zealand, all while working full time.
Fast forward four years, and I had the incredible opportunity to secure a job I’m very grateful for. Currently, I'm working on wall street(more specifically prime brokerage) while also dedicating time to training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and kickboxing. My language proficiency spans English and Spanish, and I'm well-versed in the programming language Python & SQL.
Throughout nearly 10+ years, I've committed myself to studying, working, building, learning. I’m not the smartest person by no means, but my desire to be better every single day truly keeps me going.
Combining personal wins, a sh*t ton of failures, business acumen, financial expertise, and fitness, I feel equipped to be a valuable resource for decades to come.
Ok, I'm down af. How much is it?
The price of the bootcamp is $800. For the 16 sessions, the math checks out to $50 an hour. I typically meet with my 1-on-1s once per week or bi-weekly, but we can even do once per month if you'd like. If you have to cancel a session last minute, it is 100% okay. I won’t take away a session or anything like that; we can simply move it to another day. Once the spots fill up, I will close this product page for 2024.
When researching these types of programs, I found that the average price ranges from $5,000 to $20,000. So, at a fraction of the cost of the cheapest ones out there, this bootcamp offers even better value because it is one-on-one. I also added Shop Pay, so there are multiple payment methods: you can pay the full amount, in 4 installments, or $74 a month until you pay off the bootcamp.
I want to see you WIN!!! LFG! See you on the other side!