About this episode

The episode features Natasha Etschmann discussing her early investing journey and the mindset that drove her to start investing at a young age.

This week on the pod we're chatting with Natasha Etschmann, or you may know her as 'Tash Invests' online. We wanted to know what life was like for Tash before TikTok, Instagram, and “Tash Invests” became a thing. Growing up in a house where money was openly discussed, saving felt like a game she wanted to win. That mindset led her to buy her first ETF at 18 and her first property at 22, setting the foundation for the strategy she continues to build on today. In this episode we cover: 👉 What it was like growing up in a household where money was openly talked about 👉 Why saving felt like a game, and how that mindset shaped her early investing 👉 Buying her first ETF at 18 and her first property at 22 👉 The early trade-offs she made to build momentum in her 20s 👉 Navigating online criticism and tall poppy syndrome 👉 How her investing strategy has evolved across shares and property 👉 Why the real goal is freedom and optionality (not just a big round number) Ask a Question FI Case Study Request Form Pearler Strong Money Australia Original Aussie FIRE e-book Strong Money Australia’s audiobook Disclaimer Any advice is general and does not consider your financial situation needs…

People in this episode

Hosts: Hayden Smith, Dave Gow

Guest: Natasha Etschmann

Topics covered

• investing mindset
• early investing
• financial independence
• property investment
• online criticism
• freedom and optionality

Keywords

• investing
• financial independence
• ETF
• property
• saving
• mindset
• freedom
• optionality

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pearler, Strong Money Australia, Sanlam Private Wealth Pty Ltd

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