Gerry Dee: Lessons Learned From Comedy, Athletics and “Mr. D” (15ish Minute Money) | TWB Podcast #15

Our guest this episode is the legendary Canadian comedian Gerry Dee! You know him as the creator and star of “Mr. D” and the host of “Family Feud Canada”—but did you know “The Wealthy Barber” is one of the five books he’s ever read? In this 15ish minute episode, Gerry sits down with Dave to talk about the lessons he learned during his early career as a teacher, his leap into stand-up comedy, his big break with “Mr. D” and how all of those experiences shaped how he thinks about money. Tune in for laughs, insights and a fun dose of nostalgia! 💈💈💈 The Wealthy Barber Podcast is Canada’s go-to source for approachable, entertaining, and free financial education. Hosted by none other than David Chilton—former Dragon on CBC’s ”Dragons’ Den” and the best-selling author of ”The Wealthy Barber” and ”The Wealthy Barber Returns”—this podcast is here to help Canadians manage their money better. Much better. Find all episodes and more Canadian personal finance content at https://thewealthybarber.com. 💈💈💈 Show Notes (00:00) Intro & Disclaimer (00:55) Intro to Gerry Dee (02:14) Gerry’s Early Life (04:20) Gerry’s Career as a Comedian & Entrepreneur (07:56) Lessons Learned From Gerry’s Athletic Background (12:16) When Gerry’s Career Took Off (13:43) The Story of Mr. D (14:33) Gerry’s Investing Approach (17:41) The Best Investment Gerry Ever Made (18:17)  Does Gerry Follow The Wealthy Barber Principles? (20:08) Conclusion