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.

  • Simon Hunt: This Peace Plan isn’t Acceptable to Trump and isn’t Durable

    Simon Hunt, a consultant on the global economy, China, and the copper industry, discussed the geopolitical implications of a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, and its potential impact on the global economy. The ceasefire, Hunt argues, is unlikely to be durable due to the unacceptable terms proposed by Iran, which include control over the…

  • Jaime Carrasco: Gold Wins No Matter What in the Coming Monetary Reset

    In a podcast hosted by Tom Bodrovics, Jaime Carrasco, a Senior Portfolio Manager and Senior Investment Advisor at Harbourfront Wealth Management, discusses the geopolitical and economic landscape in light of the escalating tensions with Iran. Carrasco emphasizes the importance of being defensively positioned in the markets amidst such uncertainty. He highlights the long-term shift away…

  • Rick Rule: What I’m Buying When Commodities Go On Sale

    Stijn Schmitz welcomes Rick Rule to the show. Rick Rule is Investor, Speculator, Founder & CEO of Rule Investment Media. In this comprehensive interview, Rule discusses several critical economic and investment insights, focusing on potential risks and opportunities in the current global landscape. Rule emphasizes the potential for a liquidity squeeze and credit crisis, advising…