Welcoming my dear friend, Demetrius Walker, to the BetterWealth team! In today's Better Wealth Episode, I introduce to the community Demetrius Walker, who has joined our BetterWealth company family. Listen as Demetrius shares his story from higher education to the finance industry and the role he will be doing to serve the BetterWealth community. We discuss the idea of the mindset of money, empathy, clarity, savings, cashflow, tracking, and control. Demetrius will be a pivotal part of helping pe...
Dec 05, 2020•36 min•Ep. 243
Asking “What is the AND Asset's Rate of Return?” Isn’t the wrong question, but it isn’t the whole question! In today's Better Wealth Episode of From the Front-lines, Jereme and I breakdown a powerful question we get asked each day “What is the Rate of Return of the AND Asset.” Listen as we describe why this question limits you to seeing the AND Asset in one benefit, because that isn’t ALL the AND Asset can do. Remember you can’t spend a rate of return! How important is strategy not only in growi...
Dec 03, 2020•15 min•Ep. 242
If your circle fails to grow you beyond yourself, you are in a cage! In today's Better Wealth Breakdown, Dan and I discuss the question “Are you in a circle or are you in a cage?” If you were to list the 5 people you are closest to, do an audit of those people. Look at their lives and ask yourself what do you like and dislike, because essentially, you will be the average of your 5 friends. The people around you shouldn’t be scared when you think big, they should be inspiring you to think even bi...
Dec 01, 2020•6 min•Ep. 240
The Eighth Wonder of the World is Compound Interest. In today's Better Wealth Episode, I breakdown the fundamental principles and basics of compound interest. Join me on YouTube for the visual of why compounding interest is pivotal in our strategies here at BetterWealth. I walk through 3 basic elements needed and the power and beauty of compound interest overtime. For more information on BetterWealth or the content you hear on the Podcast visit us at www.betterwealth.com/podcast . #BetterWealth ...
Nov 30, 2020•7 min•Ep. 239
Americans will spend over $1 Trillion on Christmas while many will accumulate over $1000 in debt. In today's Better Wealth Episode - BLACK FRIDAY EDITION, Mariah and I sit down to discuss some mind blowing stats about how much money will be spent at Christmas this year. While two of the biggest days for consumerism are today, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, Mariah and I wanted to discuss some of the studies on how much Americans will spend on Christmas and some of the other surprising facts arou...
Nov 27, 2020•20 min•Ep. 238
Happy Thanksgiving to the BetterWealth Community! We are grateful for you! In today's Better Wealth Thanksgiving Episode, I take a few moments to share my gratitude for the BetterWealth team and those who are behind the scenes helping this company show up powerfully in the lives of those we serve, to our listeners, our families, and our community. I am overwhelmed by the team that genuinely serves alongside me and those who have partnered with us to help share our vision. I also am extremely gra...
Nov 26, 2020•20 min•Ep. 237
Leveraged Impact comes from doing work once, like writing a book, and sending it out into the world to impact thousands of people. In today's Better Wealth Episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Chandler Bolt, investor, advisor and CEO of Self-Publishing School, an online education company that teaches people how to write & publish a book in as little as 90 days. Chandler shares his unique story of finding clarity and direction through the loss of a friend, and his discovery of life urg...
Nov 25, 2020•33 min•Ep. 236
Withdrawing from your 401k without the 10% penalty in the IRS Rule of 55. In today's Better Wealth Breakdown, Dan and I talk about the IRS Rule of 55 which states after you turn 55 and up to 59 years old you can withdraw money from your 401k or 403b if you are laid off, fired, or quit your job without the 10% penalty. Listen as we break down the catches, restrictions, benefits, options, and possibilities. We are not giving investment advice please be sure to consult your investment advisor or yo...
Nov 24, 2020•5 min•Ep. 235
Making opportunities, when it looks like there aren’t any, can bring big success. In today's Better Wealth Episode, I discuss the concept of the FREE PLAY. I share my love for the Greenback Packers and the best quarterback of all time, Aaron Rodgers. What makes Aaron Rodgers so special is his confidence and use of the “Free Play” which is the ability to make an opportunity happen when it seems like there aren’t any. One of the best ways to build wealth is by playing conservatively and taking adv...
Nov 23, 2020•10 min•Ep. 234
The real root of wealth building is.... Organization! In today's Better Wealth LIVE, I am joined again by Jen Fontanilla as we focus on the topic of financial organization. But first, she shares her honest reflection about being part of the team and what her experience has been since she joined BetterWealth. I ask Jen to discuss what it means to be financially organized and some of the biggest problems people have in organizing their finances. Jen was key in helping us develop a process we call ...
Nov 20, 2020•35 min•Ep. 233
Mathematically the AND Asset makes every other financial plan more optimal. In today's Better Wealth Episode of From the Frontlines, I ask Jereme to share with us the unique way he describes life insurance when working with people on the frontline. Jereme attributes life insurance to being like a swiss army knife, a warehouse, a hammer or any tool that when used properly can do multiple different things. Jereme describes how life insurance works as the only tool that can give your money more tha...
Nov 19, 2020•12 min•Ep. 232
The purpose of all wealth building culminates at one point, Retirement Income Creation. In today's Better Wealth Episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Jason Sanger, President and Creator of Wealth Building Cornerstones, a company dedicated to provide individuals and families simple, easy to understand, processes that maximize the use of their money for wealth building and protection. Jason shares his story from the world of engineering to the world of finance. Listen as he explains how to ...
Nov 18, 2020•50 min•Ep. 231
Controlling capital is more important than “Rate of Return” because when you control capital you can go and get a higher rate of return. In today's Better Wealth Breakdown, Dan and I talk about how you can make over 3000% using life insurance to buy cows. Today we reflect back to Gregg Heilema, co-founder of BetterWealth, and explain his example of controlling capital, using the AND Asset, to get a higher rate of return by purchasing cows. Listen as we share with you his simple yet beneficial ap...
Nov 17, 2020•10 min•Ep. 230
Focusing on the news and negativity that comes from the news can kill your productivity and future ability to impact. In today's Better Wealth Episode, I share with you the thoughts I had when the news announced Joe Biden as the next President. In reading 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey and remembering what my mom told me when I was a kid, I began to think “Focus on what you can control and don’t put your identity in what you can’t control.” We can easily become frustrated a...
Nov 16, 2020•8 min•Ep. 229
An athlete’s guide to discovering new purpose and to live fulfilled. In today's Better Wealth LIVE , I have the pleasure of sitting down with Darryll Stinson, founder of Second Chance Athletes, a company dedicated to helping athletes grieve sports, and build a life they enjoy more than being an athlete. He’s recently authored the book Who Am I After Sports? We sit down together as Darryll shares his story, his new book and his mission to teach former athletes how to find their highest purpose, l...
Nov 13, 2020•43 min•Ep. 228
If you are building wealth you have to protect the sources that are making that possible. In today's Better Wealth Episode of From the Front Lines, Jereme and I talk about Disability Insurance and why it's important when building wealth to protect the sources that are making your wealth possible. Statistics show that you are 10 times more likely to have a chronic illness and/or a disabling injury than you are to have a premature death. When you have a household economy where your cash flow is th...
Nov 12, 2020•16 min•Ep. 227
Self imposed economic scarcity is the ability to divorce yourself from the beckoning call of society to consume for happiness. In today's Better Wealth Episode, I had both the privilege and honor of interviewing Dr. William Danko who is a former emeritus professor of the School of Business and co-author of The Millionaire Nextdoor selling more than 4 million copies . Bill discusses his story of growing up after his father's death, his mom’s strength as a single parent, the care of a quadriplegic...
Nov 11, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 226
Making decisions as a company should not be built on assuming what people want, but rather ASKING people what they want. In today's Better Wealth Breakdown, Dan and I talk about the 1972 McDonald's Quarter Pounder and how fractions lead to their success and the competitor that lost. Reflecting on this story we discuss why assuming what people want can be a dangerous business decision and why it can have big negative risk. When businesses stop assuming, but just ask what their clients/customers w...
Nov 10, 2020•6 min•Ep. 225
Before you get into a strategy like the AND Asset you need to be aware of the CONS of over funding Life Insurance. In today's Better Wealth Breakdown, I discuss the CONS of over-funding life insurance. When Life Insurance is set-up and used properly it can be an incredible tool. At BetterWealth when we work with people we are completely honest with the CONS that we face with the AND Asset strategy. Listen as I describe 5 CONS to over-funding life insurance: 1.) Health, some people can’t qualify ...
Nov 09, 2020•12 min•Ep. 224
When thinking about education we need to be completely clear on our Why. In today's Better Wealth Episode, I sit down with Dominic Rufran, one of our BetterWealth Coaches, as we discuss the topic in one of his Linkedin videos, Education. Join us on YouTube to see the video for yourself. Dominic and I discuss our own college experience but also discuss the shocking statistics in educational debt, future cost potential and financial consequences people face today from past educational choices. We ...
Nov 06, 2020•12 min•Ep. 223
There is NO silver bullet that will save you from where you need to be! In today's Better Wealth Episode of From the Front-line: Jereme and I talked about how living in a consumer driven society creates a belief that if buying something will solve problems. Listen as Jereme and I discuss why there is NO silver bullet that will save you from where you need to be. As a wealth coach there are several examples from the front line of situations where responsibility and stewardship is pushed aside for...
Nov 05, 2020•9 min•Ep. 222
For many Americans the 401K helped consumers into savers by putting savings first. In today's Better Wealth Episode, I had the honor to sit down with the Father of the 401k, Ted Benna. Listen as Ted dives into the history of the 401K, the pros and cons, and how shares his mission to help people who want to save more and do so in a more effective way. Ted shares a rich history of “retirement” plans, under pensions and ERISA, and why the 401k became a more efficient alternative. The history of the...
Nov 04, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 221
Education and expertise of wise council is extremely important before you jump into investment ventures like the stock market. In today's Better Wealth Breakdown, Dan and I discuss how you can avoid an 87% drop in your stock portfolio. Dan shares his own mishap experiences of investing in the stock market. He reflects with us how the lessons of financial loss helped change the trajectory of his future financial situation and mindset. Listen as we talk about clarity, education, and seeking expert...
Nov 03, 2020•9 min•Ep. 220
The philosophies, questions, and efficiency hacks I used to buy the Tesla. In today's Better Wealth Episode, I break down the philosophies, questions, and efficiency hacks I used to purchase the Tesla in Part 2 of this two part series. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 that you go back to Episode #214 and listen to Part 1 of this series. Be sure to JOIN ME ON YouTube for this episode as I break down the math and show you how the philosophies discussed last week work using real numbers. For more ...
Nov 02, 2020•17 min•Ep. 219
The Shiny Object Syndrome may just rob your attention, time and money. Today Dominic Rufran, one of our BetterWealth Coaches, joins me on the Friday LIVE episode. We discuss why chasing shiny objects may cost you more than just your time and money, but it will even move you away from your WHY! Listen as we discuss why saying NO to shiny objects is part of intentional living. For more information on BetterWealth or the content you hear on the Podcast visit us at www.betterwealth.com/podcast . #Be...
Nov 01, 2020•23 min•Ep. 218
Multi-tasking is a lie that threatens one’s ability to find the ONE thing for 100% intentional living. In today's Better Wealth Episode of From The Frontline, Jereme and I discuss one of the books we have read in our BetterWealth Book club “The One Thing” by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan. We highly recommend this book because it’s practical and can be applied to every area of your life. Listen as we discuss the false belief of multi-tasking, the 100% Rule, and the question for finding the ONE thin...
Oct 29, 2020•12 min•Ep. 217
Being rich with a lot of money today leads to poor wealth when there is an inability to take your money today and manage it for the future. In today's Better Wealth Episode, I interviewed Jedidiah Collins former NFL player, best-selling author, podcaster, and financial player. Jedidiah shares with us his story of overcoming failure in multiple areas of life and how he grew through that failure. Listen as he discusses “stealing” mindsets, principles and behaviors that took him from veterans that ...
Oct 28, 2020•37 min•Ep. 216
By not moving towards the mindset of saving for the future you disrespect your future self. In today's Better Wealth Breakdown, Dan and I talk about why you need to stop disrespecting yourself when it comes to life decisions. Inspired by a conversation Dan overheard in a coffee shop our topic for the episode focuses on the lack of financial intentionality today that will have major effects on your future self. What decisions today in wealth, health and happiness that you can be making to change ...
Oct 27, 2020•7 min•Ep. 215
The philosophies, questions, and efficiency hacks I used to buy the Tesla. In today's Better Wealth Episode, I break down the philosophies, questions, and efficiency hacks I used to purchase the Tesla in Part 1 of this two part series. In today’s episode I discuss the two philosophies you should have when purchasing anything. Step 1 - Are you going to purchase that item? If so should you and do you have the cast? Step 2 - What is the most efficient way and how will you make the decision of purch...
Oct 26, 2020•15 min•Ep. 214
In today's Better Wealth Episode, Mariah is back with me in the studio after a month of being away. In this episode Mariah shares the sensitive reason why she has been gone and shares her vulnerable story of loss. Listen as we discuss why intentional living has been the reason for strength and peace in times of extreme difficulty. BetterWealth Links & Resources: Episode #12 Goodbye Old Friend with Gregg Hielema “The Moon Is Always Round” by Jonathan Gibson #BetterWealth 📞 Free 15 Minute Cla...
Oct 23, 2020•24 min•Ep. 213
