Most people chase success. Barry Garapedian reverse-engineered it.
After 39 years dominating Wall Street, Barry didn't retire to a beach — he committed his life to mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs. In this raw, no-BS conversation, he reveals the principles that made him a top producer and how young people today can build real wealth, unshakeable self-belief, and a life of purpose.
This isn't your typical business podcast. Barry dismantles common myths about money, exposes why traditional education fails most people, and shares the exact systems he used to build deep client relationships that lasted decades. From the power of handwritten notes to creating "lightning strike" moments, Barry's wisdom cuts through the noise of hustle culture and gets to what actually works.
Key Timestamps
00:00 – Lessons from 39 years on Wall Street
01:30 – Why financial literacy and humility matter
03:40 – Invest in what you know and understand
06:20 – The smartest money moves for people in their 20s
08:50 – Why entrepreneurship beats the corporate path
10:30 – The "I Believe" button — where real confidence comes from
13:30 – Vision boards and the law of attraction in action
15:50 – How Barry became a top Wall Street producer
20:00 – The art of human connection and "third vault" conversations
22:10 – The lost art of handwritten notes and differentiation
26:30 – How to build meaningful relationships in business
32:00 – Repetition, technique, and the power of consistency
34:50 – The importance of healthy struggle and failure
37:40 – Commitment as the foundation of success
39:50 – Rethinking education and the value of real-world learning
41:40 – Books, mentors, and environments that shape success
45:10 – Managing distractions and building discipline
48:10 – Creating "lightning strikes" — moments of impact for others
51:10 – The truth about procrastination and perfectionism
53:30 – Profiles in Success: A strategy for networking and learning
57:00 – How to surround yourself with high performers
59:30 – The difference between making money and creating wealth
01:03:40 – The power of authenticity and hard conversations
01:07:00 – Why trades and service businesses matter
01:10:50 – Family governance and teaching gratitude
01:17:00 – Reverse-engineering success and finding fulfillment
Quote from Barry Garapedian
"Confidence doesn't come from shouting affirmations in the mirror. It comes from having a large pile of evidence that you are who you say you are."
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YouTube: @BarryGarapedian
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