EPISODE 111
How Captain FI Achieved Financial Independence And Retired At 30
Hear how Captain FI went from flying military jets to financial freedom at 30, using FIRE tactics and online business to achieve in three years what most take a lifetime to accomplish…
He Retired at 30. Not With Stocks. Not With Property. But With a Blog.
Captain FI isn’t your typical early retiree. He was a senior military pilot with a good salary, no debt, and a passion for financial independence. Like many in the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement, he lived simply, saved aggressively, and invested in index funds.
But what actually accelerated his retirement and allowed him to walk away from his career at 30 wasn’t the stock/share market. It was **starting a blog**.
Today, You Will Learn:
- Why the FIRE movement isn’t just about retiring early — it’s about freedom.
- How Captain FI used websites to turn years of investing results into months.
- The story behind his $100K+ month from a single sponsorship.
- How online business gave him the confidence to walk away from a high-pressure job.
- What he recommends to anyone who feels stuck, burnt out, or trapped in a 9–5.
Listen On Your Favourite Podcast Platform
Thanks for listening. We hope you enjoyed today’s episode and have been inspired by Captain FI’s story, to learn new ways to grow your wealth and income with online assets. Additional resources and show notes are provided below.
Share today’s episode to inspire others.
Latest Episodes
Categories
Show Notes & Useful Resources
- Full transcript of this interview: https://www.ebusinessinstitute.com.au/100k-month-fire-blog/
- FREE masterclass on how to buy and sell websites: https://ebusinessinstitute.com.au/masterclass
- Check out Captain FI’s website: https://captainfi.com/about/
Connect With Us
- Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@
DigitalInvestorShow - Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/
podcast/digital-investors/ id1654642750 - Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0U77CtnetQUCFn0rCCYlkB?si=e8394b5ac1224c92
- Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattandLizRaad
- Visit our Digital Training Organisation: https://www.ebusinessinstitute.com.au/
About Your Host's - Matt and Liz Raad
We are the founders of the Digital Investors Podcast, and eBusiness Institute, an online education and training organization that provides digital courses to help everyday people develop the practical skills they need to future-proof their income.
Since 2010, we have taught online beginners all over the world our practical system of reaching $10,000/month working from home with semi-passive income websites.
Our goal with the Digital Investors podcast is to teach you how you can increase your income and grow your wealth by acquiring websites and online businesses.
For more details on our 3-step strategy, register for our free masterclass.