Garth Friesen's guest appearances

Garth Friesen

Roy Green Show

Leaders Of Tomorrow Podcast

The AlphaMind Podcast 

Kickoff Sessions

Mark Randall

NICK LEESON

Brian Scudamore

John Locke

Todd Palmer

Chris Cain

Tara Swart

Johann Hari

Michael Zipursky

John Warrillow

Jeff Chu

Colin Campbell

Mark Ross

Brian Keating

Lane Kawaoka

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Ever wondered what the world of investment banking looks like? And about the pressures and challenges that bankers go through on a daily basis? On today’s show, we have with us Garth Friesen who shares with us distilled wisdom on resilience, investing vs. trading, and risk management. 19-year-old Garth got into Student Works just because “his friends were doing it”. And while he already had the book smarts, running a painting business helped Garth develop the life smarts that laid the base for a spectacular career. Inspired by a friend of his, Garth decided to get into investment banking, and his first employer was a Japanese Bank based out of Toronto. After getting some experience under his belt, Garth was quick to figure out that he was lacking in certain important skills. And he decided to pursue a full-time MBA. Having a full-time MBA did not make it any easier for Garth to get his “foot inside the door”. And he had to go through 12 interviews to get accepted at Merrill Lynch. This segment of the show is particularly interesting as Garth emphasizes the importance of resilience when you are going after your dream job. And once you snag your dream job, you have to start at the bottom, and work your butt off to prove yourself – and differentiate yourself from your peers who are equally capable and hard-working as you. Garth’s attitude towards failures, or setbacks, as he prefers to call them, is particularly refreshing. We talk about the importance of EQ vs. IQ, risk management, and the difference between investing and trading in today’s show. Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show Why trading is NOT a solo sport (The importance of collaboration and EQ in trading) Understanding the dynamics of the trading world Trading vs. Investing – why they are fundamentally different How a reluctance to cut your losses can lead you to lose your shirt And so much more…  Resources Bite the Ass off a Bear Student Works  Chris Thomson LinkedIn

Ever wondered what the world of investment banking looks like? And about the pressures and challenges that bankers go through on a daily basis? On today’s show, we have with us Garth Friesen who shares with us distilled wisdom on resilience, investing vs. trading, and risk management. 19-year-old Garth got into Student Works just because “his friends were doing it”. And while he already had the book smarts, running a painting business helped Garth develop the life smarts that laid the base for a spectacular career. Inspired by a friend of his, Garth decided to get into investment banking, and his first employer was a Japanese Bank based out of Toronto. After getting some experience under his belt, Garth was quick to figure out that he was lacking in certain important skills. And he decided to pursue a full-time MBA. Having a full-time MBA did not make it any easier for Garth to get his “foot inside the door”. And he had to go through 12 interviews to get accepted at Merrill Lynch. This segment of the show is particularly interesting as Garth emphasizes the importance of resilience when you are going after your dream job. And once you snag your dream job, you have to start at the bottom, and work your butt off to prove yourself – and differentiate yourself from your peers who are equally capable and hard-working as you. Garth’s attitude towards failures, or setbacks, as he prefers to call them, is particularly refreshing. We talk about the importance of EQ vs. IQ, risk management, and the difference between investing and trading in today’s show. Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show <ul><li>Why trading is NOT a solo sport (The importance of collaboration and EQ in trading)</li> <li>Understanding the dynamics of the trading world</li> <li>Trading vs. Investing – why they are fundamentally different</li> <li>How a reluctance to cut your losses can lead you to lose your shirt</li> <li>And so much more…</li> </ul> Resources <a href="https://www.amazon.in/Bite-Ass-Off-Bear-Standing-ebook/dp/B071G4MGDX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bite the Ass off a Bear</a> <a href="https://studentworks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Student Works</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-thomson-4459312/?originalSubdomain=ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chris Thomson LinkedIn</a>

239 | Garth Friesen | A Peek into the World of Investment Banking

From a small town in Canada to CEO of a hedge fund and former member of NY Federal Reserve Investor Advisory Committee, Garth Friesen has unique insights into financial markets as a successful trader. Garth is currently CEO of III Capital, a hedge fund management company specializing in fixed-income and credit.Garth has served as a member for five years on the esteemed New York Federal Reserve’s Investor Advisory Committee on financial markets, advising the Fed’s senior management on financial, economic and public policy issues. He is a regular columnist for Forbes and Yahoo Finance, and has been featured in various media, including CNBC, Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, and many others.In Garth’s book, Bite the Ass Off a Bear, he discusses how hedge-fund traders thrive by developing the interpersonal skills necessary to act and react in a high-stakes field with integrity, reliability, and stress manageability. For aspiring and experienced professionals, having a strong work ethic, persistent attitude, and likeable personality are just as essential as mathematical and computer acumen that will advance your career.Purchase Bite the Ass Off a Bear here: https://amzn.to/2P37d5O   Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction(02:54) Garth Friesen's background(05:04) The retail investor movement(10:33) Trading vs. investing principles(21:10) GameStop/WallStreetBets(26:36) Cryptocurrency &amp; hedge funds/institutions(33:15) Asset allocation/private markets(42:00) Interview preparation and careers(45:47) The top 20% rule(47:10) Improving interview skills(54:30) Completing additional courses/degrees(58:55) Side projects/multiple purpose skillset Follow Kickoff Sessions on Spotify to keep updated with new sessions!If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing the session on Instagram or leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts. Tell everyone I'm a semi-decent guy and it really helps to grow the show!For show notes and more episodes, visit Kickoff Sessions website. Sign up to the Kickoff Sessions email list for regular updates and content.Follow Kickoff Sessions on LinkedInConnect with me on LinkedInConnect with me on Clubhouse as Kickoff SessionsSupport the growth of Kickoff Sessions⏺️ Voics: https://www.voics.co/🎙️ Podcast University: https://bit.ly/3Dqip2S🎤 Podcast Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3f1ir81📞 Schedule Free Call: https://bit.ly/3GsNyTUSupport the show

From a small town in Canada to CEO of a hedge fund and former member of NY Federal Reserve Investor Advisory Committee, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/garthfriesen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Garth Friesen</a> has unique insights into financial markets as a successful trader. Garth is currently CEO of <a href="https://www.iiicm.com/pages/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">III Capital</a>, a hedge fund management company specializing in fixed-income and credit. Garth has served as a member for five years on the esteemed New York Federal Reserve’s Investor Advisory Committee on financial markets, advising the Fed’s senior management on financial, economic and public policy issues. He is a regular columnist for <a href="https://garthfriesen.wpengine.com/category/published-works/forbes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Forbes</a> and <a href="https://garthfriesen.wpengine.com/category/published-works/yahoo-finance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yahoo Finance</a>, and has been featured in various <a href="https://garthfriesen.wpengine.com/category/media-engagements/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">media</a>, including CNBC, Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, and many others. In <a href="https://garthfriesen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Garth’s</a> book, <a href="https://amzn.to/2P37d5O" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bite the Ass Off a Bear</a>, he discusses how hedge-fund traders thrive by developing the interpersonal skills necessary to act and react in a high-stakes field with integrity, reliability, and stress manageability. For aspiring and experienced professionals, having a strong work ethic, persistent attitude, and likeable personality are just as essential as mathematical and computer acumen that will advance your career. Purchase <a href="https://amzn.to/2P37d5O" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bite the Ass Off a Bear</a> here: <a href="https://amzn.to/2P37d5O" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2P37d5O   </a> Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:54) Garth Friesen's background (05:04) The retail investor movement (10:33) Trading vs. investing principles (21:10) GameStop/WallStreetBets (26:36) Cryptocurrency &amp; hedge funds/institutions (33:15) Asset allocation/private markets (42:00) Interview preparation and careers (45:47) The top 20% rule (47:10) Improving interview skills (54:30) Completing additional courses/degrees (58:55) Side projects/multiple purpose skillset Follow Kickoff Sessions on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ls5k8S8UuAwYvNfYj2wvO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify </a>to keep updated with new sessions! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing the session on Instagram or leaving a <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/kickoff-sessions/id1541531544" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">short review on Apple Podcasts</a>. Tell everyone I'm a semi-decent guy and it really helps to grow the show! For show notes and more episodes, visit <a href="https://www.kickoffsessions.com/episodes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kickoff Sessions website</a>. Sign up to the <a href="https://www.kickoffsessions.com/contactdetails" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kickoff Sessions email list</a> for regular updates and content. Follow Kickoff Sessions on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/kickoff-sessions/?viewAsMember=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Connect with me on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-lee-81091966/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Connect with me on Clubhouse as <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/clubhouse-drop-in-audio-chat/id1503133294" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kickoff Sessions</a> Support the growth of <a href="https://paypal.me/kickoffsessions?locale.x=en_US" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kickoff Sessions</a> ⏺️ Voics: <a href="https://www.voics.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.voics.co/</a> <a href="https://courses.podcast-university.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">🎙️ </a>Podcast University: <a href="https://bit.ly/3Dqip2S" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3Dqip2S</a> 🎤 Podcast Accelerator: <a href="https://bit.ly/3f1ir81" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3f1ir81</a> 📞 Schedule Free Call: <a href="https://calendly.com/voicsagency/30min" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3GsNyTU</a><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kickoffsessions" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

#29 Garth Friesen – Building a Diversified Portfolio, Interview Preparation & Applications of Knowledge

From a small town in Canada, to a trading role at Merrill Lynch to the CEO of a $6 billion hedge fund and a member of NY Federal Reserve Investor Advisory Committee, Garth Friesen has had a unique journey to the top table of Financial markets.Being a successful trader, Garth shares his insights and perspectives on what it he believes it takes to succeed in the Financial Markets and shares his journey into financial markets. Garth also talks about his book ‘Bite the Ass Off a Bear’, which recounts his journey into trading, his experiences working on trading desks and his time sitting with some of the world’s greatest traders and investors at the NY Federal Reserve Investor Advisory Committee. This interview is full of great lessons and wisdom for traders at all levels of experience, from the novice just starting out to the experienced investment professional at the top of his or her game.AlphaMind: Powering Performance in Global Markets AlphaMind brings powerful change, growth and development to people and businesses within global markets. Driven by a deep understanding of how markets work, and how people and businesses function within them, we partner with clients to create personal performance improvements that elevate returns across their trading activities.Go to the AlphaMind website to know more.

From a small town in Canada, to a trading role at Merrill Lynch to the CEO of a $6 billion hedge fund and a member of NY Federal Reserve Investor Advisory Committee, Garth Friesen has had a unique journey to the top table of Financial markets.Being a successful trader, Garth shares his insights and perspectives on what it he believes it takes to succeed in the Financial Markets and shares his journey into financial markets. Garth also talks about his book ‘Bite the Ass Off a Bear’, which recounts his journey into trading, his experiences working on trading desks and his time sitting with some of the world’s greatest traders and investors at the NY Federal Reserve Investor Advisory Committee. This interview is full of great lessons and wisdom for traders at all levels of experience, from the novice just starting out to the experienced investment professional at the top of his or her game.AlphaMind: Powering Performance in Global Markets AlphaMind brings powerful change, growth and development to people and businesses within global markets. Driven by a deep understanding of how markets work, and how people and businesses function within them, we partner with clients to create personal performance improvements that elevate returns across their trading activities. Go to the <a href="https://alpha-mind.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AlphaMind</a> website to know more.

#9 Garth Friesen: ‘A’ List Hedge Fund Manager shares his insights on Trader Mindset