About Tom

Tom Bodrovics is an entrepreneur, podcaster, welder and lifelong learner whose diverse experiences have shaped him into a beacon of competence and self-reliance. As the host of The Competent Man Podcast, Tom hopes to inspire a growing community of thinkers and doers to master new skills, embrace challenges, and pursue wisdom, health, and wealth with relentless determination.

From his roots on a family farm to navigating the rigors of an engineering program, Tom built a foundation of grit and problem-solving. He honed his craft as a skilled welder, launched and scaled his own business, and even roared onto the professional motorcycle racing circuit, chasing his passion for adventure, and challenge. Transitioning from blueprints to microphones, Tom now channels his eclectic journey into podcasting, where he shares hard-earned lessons with an audience hungry for growth.

A true polymath, Tom’s expertise spans practical skills like welding and business-building to big-picture thinking in personal development and financial strategy. His ability to connect seemingly disparate worlds—farm life, engineering, racing, and media—reflects his core belief: self-reliance unlocks limitless potential. Through The Competent Man Podcast, he interviews top minds, shares stories from his own path, and equips listeners with actionable insights to level up in every area of life.

Tom’s mission is to empower others to tackle obstacles with confidence and curiosity. Whether he’s breaking down complex ideas, mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs, or pushing his own limits, he embodies the pursuit of excellence. When not recording episodes or strategizing his next venture, Tom can be found exploring new challenges, from building a new skill, fixing his own vehicles, to adventuring around the globe.

  • Rudy Havenstein: Fed’s Inflation Hoax, Trump’s Failed Promises, Epstein’s Elite Cover-Up and Gold’s Emerging Role

    Rudy Havenstein, a senior market commentator and former Reichsbank President, joined Tom Bodrovics on “The Competent Investor” podcast to discuss the current economic landscape and the Federal Reserve’s role. Havenstein expressed his belief that the Fed’s primary concern is managing massive government deficits rather than controlling inflation, which he views as out of control. He…

  • Francis Hunt: You are Witnessing A Controlled Demolition, and it’s Not in Gold

    During the podcast, Francis Hunt, known as the Market Sniper, discusses various economic and financial topics with host Tom Bodrovics. Hunt emphasizes the interconnected nature of fiat currency and debt, describing them as “Siamese twins” that cannot be separated. He argues that the current economic system is unsustainable due to excessive debt and fiat currency…

  • Richard Duncan: Trump’s Radical Plan to Take Control of the Fed and Spark an Economic Boom

    Richard Duncan, a macro economist and author, discusses his views on the economic strategies proposed by former President Donald Trump, particularly focusing on Trump’s potential influence over the Federal Reserve and his plan to re-industrialize the United States. Duncan argues that Trump’s strategy aims to reverse the massive U.S. current account deficit, which has fueled…