Has the Bigger Pockets Podcast become the Big Pockets podcast?

[Paul Smythe]

I've been an on again, off again listener of the BP podcast for many years as I've developed personally and professionally. It's been one of the best sources of information and inspiration out there for real estate investing as far as I'm concerned.

I've recently started listening again, and it feels like the recent episodes are a lot more focused on how successful Brandon and David are and how they're focusing on building their empires even more. The information is more on team managing (and, if I'm being honest, rich people problems) than real estate investing it seems. It makes sense why it's happening and I'm sure is just natural for them to talk about what is going on in their lives currently, but I do wonder if it's gotten away from the original formula that has worked so well.

I know there's a newbie podcast, so we don't necessarily need someone to teach us about the difference between gross and net income for example. I also recognize that there are only so many angles to talk about with real estate investing after hundreds of episodes, but it feels like we've gotten to the point where it's all about existing (Big Pockets) wealth and how to scale that even more. I'm wondering if I'm alone in noticing this.

Brandon/David, I have a ton of respect for what you do and have appreciated all your hard work for many years. I don't mean to speak negatively, I'm just maybe sensing a shift in what the show is about.