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TikTok Financial Guru Threatened To Sue Me - My Response

Written by Caleb Guilliams | Jan 19, 2025 4:10:40 AM

Hey guys, it's Caleb Williams here. This is the BetterWealth channel. This is going to be a very unique post, so I apologize for anyone that's new to this blog. This blogexists to help you live more intentionally, and I want to do so by bringing on different experts, talking about different financial strategies. I ultimately want this platform to be where people can agree to disagree, and for us to increase financial IQ and inspire people to live more intentionally and ultimately live their one life as best as they can. On today's post, though, I'm going to be responding to an eight-page letter that I essentially received via email saying that I defamed Curtis Ray, his MPI strategy, and his company, in an interview that I did with Rocky DeFrancisco. I'll go through the three options that I have and tell you the option that I've decided to go with.

Background

  • Started video creation two and a half years ago.
  • Brought on other experts in the financial space.
  • Regularly challenge opinions in interviews.
  • Receive both positive and negative feedback from the community.

The Curtis Ray Situation

  1. Curtis Ray gained popularity on TikTok with over a million subscribers.
  2. Participants in interviews included Rocky DeFrancisco and Curtis Ray himself.
  3. The decision not to publish the interviews two years ago due to potential controversy.
  4. Decided to publish after an interview with Dan Thompson, who wrote the forward in one of Curtis's books.

My Approach

I was asked to comment on Curtis Ray, and I talked to Rocky DeFrancisco, who has opinions that weren't appreciated by all. The interviews were about presenting multiple perspectives to the audience. I strive to ensure the channel is about genuine conversation rather than sensationalized content.

The Legal Letter

Recently, I received a letter via email from Curtis Ray's legal team demanding the removal of content from my platform that allegedly defames Curtis Ray and his business. As someone who values freedom of speech, this situation draws my deep consideration.

Options Moving Forward

  • Remove the video to avoid legal complications and continue momentum.
  • Keep the video up considering community engagement and transparency.
  • Consult with my legal team for official advice.

Commitment to Transparency

While addressing the legal situation, I am committed to being open with my community. I believe in power through community and have provided a link to the letter with sensitive information redacted for privacy.

Conclusion

If you would like to follow the process and read the correspondence, the link will be available below. I will decide on further actions post discussions with my legal team. Thank you all for your continuous support and for living intentionally with BetterWealth.

Read the Legal Letter