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Matt Smith discusses his journey as an entrepreneur and advocate for practical skill-building over traditional education.

Matt Smith is an American entrepreneur, investor, economic commentator, podcaster, and author. A college dropout, he has founded and led companies in media, technology, agriculture, and education, and strongly advocates practical, real-world skill-building over traditional college. In 2021 he moved to Uruguay, where he runs a regenerative cattle ranch. He publishes the Crisis Investing newsletter, co-hosts the Doug Casey’s Take podcast, and co-authored the 2025 book The Preparation: How to Become Competent, Confident, and Dangerous with Doug Casey and his son Maxim. The book presents a four-year, hands-on alternative to college built around intensive skill “cycles” in areas like emergency medicine, piloting, ranching, entrepreneurship, and philosophy. Watch the Cornerstone Forum 26’ https://shaunnewmanpodcast.substack.com/ Silver Gold Bull Links: Website: https://silvergoldbull.ca/ Email: SNP@silvergoldbull.com Text Grahame: (587) 441-9100 Bow Valley Credit Union Bitcoin: www.bowvalleycu.com/en/personal/investing-wealth/bitcoin-gateway Email: welcome@BowValleycu.com Expat Money https://expatmoney.com/snp Get your voice heard: Text Shaun 587-217-8500

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