Steve Tan: How to Create, Multiply & Preserve Wealth

Can you build a wealthy life without sacrificing personal fulfilment?
Is wealth more than just financial abundance?
Today, we’re sitting down with Steve Tan, serial entrepreneur, renowned dropshipper and full-stack digital marketer with over 14 years of extensive background in the eCommerce industry.
Steve, along with Luke Belmar, co-founded Capital Club - a community that gives you front row access to the world's top experts in business, entrepreneurship, career development, and biohacking.
We dissect the meaning of true wealth, materialism, and the rigorous demands of entrepreneurial life. Steve shares the challenges he faced starting from zero, the cultural impacts on business practices, and his personal growth experiences.
Steve also shares insights on the importance of the environment you’re in, the influence of government policies on business, and the power of having a unique perspective towards success and wealth
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(00:00) Preview and Intro
(00:36) Steve Tan’s Definition of Wealth
(04:19) How To Find Purpose Beyond Money
(07:06) Why Ego is Your Biggest Enemy
(12:20) The Reality of Taxation and Government Control
(16:11) How To Go From 0 to 1
(18:38) What Makes China A Global Superpower?
(24:25) The Importance of Good Work Ethic
(26:01) Does Money Solve All Problems?
(30:22) Dealing with Hate
(33:47) Lessons from a Failed Crowdfunding Campaign
(37:22) Steve Tan’s Biggest Regrets?
(39:50) Biggest Opportunities in Crypto
(42:55) Steve's Entrepreneurial Journey
(48:39) Comparisons: Good or Bad?
(53:05) Religion, Enlightenment and Materialism
(56:02) Building Capital Club and Meeting Luke Belmar
(01:05:41) The Impact of Time and Leveraging Past Relationships
(01:09:45) How Much has Steve Tan Made So Far?
(01:17:39) The Benefits of Having Freedom of Location
(01:23:37) Authenticity over Flaunting Wealth
(01:29:13) Why Do People Chase Validation?
(01:34:35) Why Time is Money

[@Darren_ks]

Hey people! Steve smashed it on KS this week - if you enjoyed the session let me know below🥷

[@heathervaughn2]

Hit 200k today. Thank you for all the knowledge and nuggets you had thrown my way over the last months. Started with 17k in last month 2024.

[@khatty1989-H]

Wow that's huge, how do you make that much monthly?

[@heathervaughn2]

Honestly speaking, I will continue to trade and stick to Kathie russell daily analysis and guides as long as it works well for me..

[@narbekalantarians626]

Woah for real? I'm super excited. kathie russell strategy has normalized winning trades for me also. and it's a huge milestone for me looking back to how it all started

[@lidiagarcia8545]

Though I started with as low as $30,000 AUD actually because it was my first time and it was successful, She's is a great personality in Australia

[@best-grandmaJ88]

I live in Calgary, Alberta🇨🇦 and I have just retired at 54. She's recognized as 'Mrs Kathie Russell, one of the finest portfolio managers in the field and widely recognized; you should take a look at her work.

[@CoffeeCollects]

ifykyk why Steve is important 🔥 literally this is the biggest gem of a podcast Ty Darren and Steve for taking the time to share this

[@Darren_ks]

Love to hear it!

[@Harmoniburn]

Love to see a Steve Tan podcast! He’s definitely a pioneer in the dropshipping space

[@Darren_ks]

The OG of the space!

[@EcomCarl]

the insights on wealth and success are truly enlightening! It's crucial to align our financial goals with a deeper purpose, like taking care of loved ones, and to maintain discipline amidst distractions for long-term success. 💡

[@leadgenjay]

Steve's insights on the cultural impacts of business practices are spot-on. For entrepreneurs looking to scale, understanding local regulations and cultural nuances can be the difference between a failed venture and a global success, especially in complex markets. it's not just about the product, but how you position it within the cultural context.

[@Darren_ks]

What a guy

[@avataros111]

Good morning! 13:20 Thanks for saying it out loud!

[@patrickworkman8497]

To be successful in markets, traders should understand the crossover between asset classes & liquidity flow. Renee Marie Harrison focuses on Multi-asset trading, a single strategy to manage risk, profit, and the code or the actual decision-making across multi-asset classes. Her skills set is top notch.

[@ThomasChamp-ly2ts]

I began my investment journey at the age of 38, primary through hard work and dedication. now at the age of 42,I'm thrilled to share that my passive income exceeded $100k in a single month for the first time.this success reinforces the important of the advices mentioned earlier. It is not about achieving quick wealth but rather ensuring long term financial prosperity.

[@Eric_311]

She is my family's personal broker and also a personal broker in many families In United States, she's a licensed broker and a FINRA AGENT in United states

[@Anna_78953]

She is my family's personal broker and also a personal broker in many families In United States, she's a licensed broker and a FINRA AGENT in United states

[@franky477]

I'm surprised that you just mentioned Renee Marie here. I met her at a conference in 2018 and we have been working together ever since

[@jeffsantiago3464]

The very first time we tried, we invested $1400 and after a week, we received $5230. That really helped us a lot to pay up our bills.

[@anonE0]

Darren Steve Tan is really a hidden gem, thank you so much for bringing him back after so many years because people really don't understand how valuable this guy actually is.

[@Darren_ks]

My pleasure! He's a beast.

[@Bo-jv5fz]

Needed to hear that thank you guys. Very helpful.

[@answer979]

Steve you're cooking man! I didn't expect that you would be this good, but hey; consistency compounds!

[@Darren_ks]

Stronger and stronger each year.

[@XanthVigil]

Amazing. Please have more ecommerce guys in the podcast👊🏼

[@Darren_ks]

Will do! Who do you recommend?

[@XanthVigil]

@@Darren_ks for E-commerce Toozer, Hayden Bowles, 19yo millionaire Aaron Grant. Bonus to maybe shoot a DM to is West Watson for mindset/personal development/financial etc.. that would be crazy good!

[@niallhansberry4683]

Ecomlegend would be sick, he is out in Dubai!

[@yan78infinite]

Great value in this interview! Thanks

[@estrovski2401]

this is really a valuable conversation

[@LifeOfKennedyGarfias]

SHOUTOUT CAPITAL CLUB

[@999rdy8]

Steve the GOAT

[@LaynoProd]

a lot of great character traits and mindset gems in this, thanks Steve and thanks Darren for this! looking forward to joining CC and leveling up my life - with gratitude, LaynoProd

[@Darren_ks]

Thank you!!

[@jaseperi]

excellent podcast, thank you

[@user-tc2xk9tk5m]

Luke belmar RN : "lambos" Great pod btw 👽

[@AugustinShin]

Another banger by Mr Lee - loving the holistic approach for self-dev!

[@Darren_ks]

Thank you brother!

[@larsb7893]

Funny how an argentinian and a Singaporean have almost the exact same way of speaking, hanging out together does a lot heheh

[@CashhMagnet]

The best podcast you ever posted

[@Darren_ks]

Appreciate it! Steve smashed it!

[@rayncruz]

Steve dropping GOLD nuggets here !!

[@Darren_ks]

legit!

[@SM4SHiQ]

Your podcast deserves my like and subscription. I loved every second of it because it goes in-depth about the journey the good and the bad

[@Darren_ks]

Thank you!!

[@jotz777]

11/10 podcast. This was you best one yet.

[@Darren_ks]

Thank you!!

[@Mike_life2]

Steve is a G

[@user-vp1nm7cx2s]

so good 💎

[@humanoid001]

This is one of the smartest persons I've ever had the chance to follow since 2018

[@BelmarInsider]

Legend.

[@anonE0]

23:00 and 1:08:00 my favorites

[@tomyafe]

Very Interesting Steve. What a guy. Thanks Darren for the interview

[@Darren_ks]

Thank you!

[@thatopitse6654]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Mohammad-bm3gn]

Is there any other podcast with steve?

[@Divyv520]

Hey Man , really nice video ! I was wondering if I could help you edit your podcast videos and also repurpose shorts from them and upload them around all social media platforms ! Pls let me know what do you think ?

[@AlexChenYT]

🐐

[@Darren_ks]

🥷

[@user-sc6kp7wm4e]

Man behind the curtains

[@seanhope734]

Now buy my course

[@user-ts2in4dn7p]

right?

[@humanoid001]

You can still make it this cycle with crypto

[@tjayngudle]

👽

[@Darren_ks]

👽🥷

[@ELTFX]

How is steve 39 years old but he looks like 20?

[@nikospapandreou8593]

i could here Steve talking for hours ! the one funny think it always come to my mind for no reason is how old is he ? 🤣 if he is 50 or something i will lose my brain 😂

[@seanhope734]

Homie said home a lot of nothing

[@Dohomokun]

Maplestory days