290: Mission Brief, Execute, Debrief: A Pilot's Framework for Smarter Investing - James Reeman

290: Mission Brief, Execute, Debrief: A Pilot's Framework for Smarter Investing - James Reeman
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290: Mission Brief, Execute, Debrief: A Pilot's Framework for Smarter Investing - James Reeman

Jan 14 2026 | 00:35:00

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Episode 0 January 14, 2026 00:35:00

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Mike Zlotnik

Show Notes

In this episode of the BigMikeFund Podcast, Big Mike chats with Delta Captain James Reeman from a sunny Hawaii layover. Drawing parallels between high-stakes fighter pilot missions and savvy investing, James shares aviation’s “threat brief” for risk mitigation—identifying pitfalls, prepping contingencies, and debriefing lessons to avoid repeats. From commanding F-16s and a Space Force squadron to mentoring pilots on tax-efficient diversification (beyond 401(k)s into alternatives), he stresses fulfillment over achievement: “Wealth is for enjoying life.” As a new grandfather in Colorado, James reflects on family traditions, financial education gaps, and giving back via the Wings Over the Rockies Air & [...]

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