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Every book David Bach recommended on podcasts

Guest on The Mel Robbins Podcast, The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett · 5 books · 2 episodes across 2 podcasts

Across 2 podcasts. Every show David Bach appears on, in one place — not just one.

David Bach appeared on podcast episodes of The Mel Robbins Podcast and The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett to discuss personal finance and recount stories from his career as an author. During his conversation with Mel Robbins, Bach recalled a past book signing in New York City at Barnes & Noble for The Automatic Millionaire, where an audience member stood up and listed several of his titles, including Smart Women Finish Rich, Smart Couples Finish Rich, and The Automatic Millionaire itself. In the same anecdote, he mentioned a reader planning to purchase his book and shared how another reader suggested the title Start Late, Finish Rich during a book event, inspiring the Canadian edition of his work. Later, on Steven Bartlett's podcast, Bach held up Bartlett's book, The Diary of a CEO, noting that it had sold millions of copies, and read aloud a specific passage from it concerning uncomfortable truths about life, retirement, and the choices people make regarding stocks versus real estate.

Books recommended by David Bach

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  1. Smart Couples Finish Rich

    David Bach · Discussed · 1 episode

    Smart Couples Finish Rich by David Bach is a popular personal finance guide that outlines step-by-step strategies for couples to align their money values, plan for the future, and build long-term wealth together.

    Discussed
    “One of my first book signings that I did for the Automatic Millionaire was in New York City at Barnes & Noble. So I do the books I do the book event, right? And then I and then I take questions from my audience. And this woman stands up and she's like, 'David, I love you. I've read all your”
    Where to get it
  2. Smart Women Finish Rich

    David Bach · Discussed · 1 episode

    Smart Women Finish Rich by David Bach is a personal finance guide tailored to helping women take control of their money, build long-term wealth, and achieve financial security.

    Discussed
    “One of my first book signings that I did for the Automatic Millionaire was in New York City at Barnes & Noble. So I do the books I do the book event, right? And then I and then I take questions from my audience. And this woman stands up and she's like, 'David, I love you. I've read all your”
    Where to get it
  3. Start Late, Finish Rich (Canadian Edition)

    David Bach · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “And he goes, 'Oh, well, all my book titles for the most part have come from readers. What do you need?' And she goes, 'I need Start Late Finish Rich.'”
    Where to get it
  4. The Automatic Millionaire, 20th Anniversary Edition

    David Bach · Discussed · 1 episode

    The Automatic Millionaire, 20th Anniversary Edition by David Bach is a personal finance guide that outlines foundational strategies for building wealth through automated savings and financial discipline.

    Discussed
    “One of my first book signings that I did for the Automatic Millionaire was in New York City at Barnes & Noble. So I do the books I do the book event, right? And then I and then I take questions from my audience. And this woman stands up and she's like, 'David, I love you. I've read all your”
    Where to get it
  5. The Diary of a CEO

    Steven Bartlett · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “For those of you who can't see me, I'm holding Steven's book, A Diary of a CEO, which has also sold millions of copies.”
    Where to get it

Books David Bach wrote

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Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
The Best Financial Advice You Will Ever Receive: 4 Money Rules That Will Change Your LifeThe Mel Robbins Podcast2026-04-134
Early Retirement Expert: A House Vs Stocks, Here's The Truth!The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett2026-01-291
Other mentions (16: passing, ad reads, own books)
Plugged The Automatic Millionaire, 20th Anniversary Edition
“When I wrote The Automatic Millionaire 20 years ago, two things have happened since then. The stock market has gone up in 20 years, 600%.”
Plugged The Automatic Millionaire, 20th Anniversary Edition
“The McIntyre's in this book, The Automatic Millionaire, when they came into my office and they were worth $1.8 million and he was 52 and able to retire, having earned an average of $40,000 a year”
Plugged The Automatic Millionaire, 20th Anniversary Edition
“Now I go around the world for the last 30 years starting with Oprah with The Automatic Millionaire I launched this book on Oprah and I talked about you have to save one hour a day of your income”
Plugged Smart Women Finish Rich
“My first book, which you have sitting over here, was a book called Smart Women Finish Rich. It was the lessons that my grandmother taught me.”
Plugged The Automatic Millionaire, 20th Anniversary Edition
“When I wrote The Automatic Millionaire 20 years ago, two things have happened since then. The stock market has gone up in 20 years 600%.”
Plugged The Automatic Millionaire, 20th Anniversary Edition
“The McIntyres in this book, The Automatic Millionaire, when they came into my office and they were worth $1.8 million and he was 52...”
Plugged The Automatic Millionaire, 20th Anniversary Edition
“I list all these funds in The Automatic Millionaire. One of the kind of funds I talk about the most is what's called a target dated mutual fund.”
Plugged Smart Couples Finish Rich
“That's what led to Smart Couples Finish Rich, because if you are married to your financial opposite, you will fight about money all the time.”
Plugged Smart Couples Finish Rich
“If you took Smart Couples Finish Rich, honestly, Stephen, it's it's designed to be a a roadmap for two people together...”
Plugged Smart Women Finish Rich
“Choose the things that matter most to you. Cuz what I taught when I wrote my first book, Smart Women Finish Rich, I taught people cuz this is what I did with my clients, take your expenses, line them up, write out your values, and then go right through your expenses and compare them to your values.”
Plugged The Automatic Millionaire, 20th Anniversary Edition
“One of my first book signings that I did for The Automatic Millionaire was in New York City at Barnes & Noble. So, I do the book So, I do the book event, right? And then And then I take questions from my audience. And this woman stands up and she's like, "David, I love you. I've read all your”
Plugged Smart Women Finish Rich
“I've read all your books. I've read Smart Women Finish Rich, Smart Couples Finish Rich. I got the Finisher's Workbook, and I'm going to get The Automatic Millionaire.”
Plugged Smart Couples Finish Rich
“I've read all your books. I've read Smart Women Finish Rich, Smart Couples Finish Rich. I got the Finisher's Workbook, and I'm going to get The Automatic Millionaire.”
Plugged The Finish Rich Workbook
“I've read all your books. I've read Smart Women Finish Rich, Smart Couples Finish Rich. I got the Finisher's Workbook, and I'm going to get The Automatic Millionaire.”
Plugged The Automatic Millionaire, 20th Anniversary Edition
“It's in The Automatic Millionaire book. DOLP stands for done on last payment.”
Plugged Smart Couples Finish Rich
“So in Smart Couples Finish Rich I teach couples to plan a money date. And they're like that doesn't sound romantic.”