In this episode, we sit down with Grant Sabatier to discuss his latest book, Inner Entrepreneur, which explores the mindset shifts needed to build a meaningful business. He shares how entrepreneurship isn’t just about making money—it’s about aligning your work with your values and long-term fulfillment. Grant breaks down practical steps to tap into your entrepreneurial potential, overcome fear, and create a business that truly matters. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting, thi...
Mar 10, 2025•56 min
Leif Dahleen has retired twice. He originally left his job as an anesthesiologist. Then he eventually sold his blog. We talk about what happiness looks like after leaving organized work, letting go of the lure of achievements, and how his life has changed. Are you contemplating leaving your job...this episode is a must listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 06, 2025•49 min
Ken and Teresa Carfagno escaped from corporate America and began their own cleaning business. In the meantime, they had five kids, homeschooled, and took a very attitude when it came to their careers. Are we teaching kids wrong when it comes to career, passion, and making a living? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 03, 2025•55 min
In this community episode we are joined by David Barcal and Joe Saul-Sehy to discuss the crazy world of finfluencers. How do you know if the advice you are getting on line is good? Here are some signs that you are being misled and how you can sort through the junk to find the gold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 27, 2025•53 min
Paul Ollinger is a multifaceted entrepreneur, speaker, and comedian who made a significant impact as one of Facebook's first 250 employees. After retiring at 42, he explored the intersection of wealth and happiness, launching the podcast Reasonably Happy (formerly Crazy Money), where he engages with influential guests on topics related to money, success, and fulfillment. In addition to his business accomplishments, Paul pursued a stand-up comedy career, headlining at renowned venues like Carolin...
Feb 24, 2025•53 min
Josh Brown is a highly regarded attorney specializing in franchise law, serving as the chair of Taft Law's Franchise and Distribution group. He brings a unique combination of legal expertise and business experience to help entrepreneurs and franchisors grow and navigate legal challenges in the franchise industry. We chat about how to build a business, franchise or otherwise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 20, 2025•56 min
Today we chat with Janine Firpo about impact spending, investing, and philanthropy. While we often think of philanthropy as our main tool, Janine argues that how we spend and invest money can make even more of a difference. Are your actions and your values aligned when it comes to money? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 17, 2025•53 min
Shannah Game is the host of Everyone's Talkin money and the author of Unraveling Your Relationship with Money: Ditch Your Money Trauma So You Can Live an Abundant Life. We discuss how to tackle both generational and lived money trauma. Why is money so hard? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 13, 2025•52 min
Indre Viskontas is both a neuroscientist and an opera singer. In this fascinating discussion we chat about the neural stimulation of creativity and how it relates to happiness and flow. We also touch on the role of wealth on our brain and hedonic adaption. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 10, 2025•53 min
We chat with Amy Minkley and discuss what happens when financial independence isn't enough to protect you from life's hardships. It is, however, a very helpful tool. Plus, we detail Amy's retreat, The FI Freedom Retreat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 06, 2025•48 min
For years Vincent Pugliese has brought people together to build relationships and businesses. He is the creator of the Membership Freedom platform, courses, and mastermind. Today we talk about the importance of other people in your trajectory as well as his upcoming Unconference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 03, 2025•56 min
In this eye-opening rewind episode, we dive deep into the world of personal finance rules and their validity in light of compelling data-driven insights. Join us as we explore the thought-provoking concepts presented in Nick Maggiulli's acclaimed book, "Just Keep Buying." We challenge conventional wisdom and examine how data analysis can make us question long-standing financial advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 30, 2025•58 min
In this rewind episode we chat with Casey Weade the creator of the Retire with Purpose Podcast and author of the book Job Optional. He outlines the four pillars of a successful retirement and the role of meaning and purpose in our "post work" life. What role does work play on our lives and should we abandoned in retirement? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 8 min
For this community episode we discuss a Yahoo Finance/Marist Poll about how people are feeling about their savings rate. As you might have guessed, they are generally pretty unhappy. Is there a connection between perception and reality? We are joined by Joe Saul-Sehy and Matt Sly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 23, 2025•51 min
Carl Landau spends a lot of time talking about unretirement. He is the host of the I Used to Be Somebody podcast where he discusses how to help people prosper in their second act after leaving formal work. In this episode we talk about how to become happily busy in retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 20, 2025•51 min
It turns out that it is really easy to mess up retirement. In fact, most retirees make two big mistakes. Benjamin Brandt joins us to chat about his new book, Retirement Starts Today. We discuss specifically the non-financial aspects and mindsets that people tend to get wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 16, 2025•51 min
Who sits at the head of your table? In this sweeping episode with Anthony O'Neal we discuss how we exert agency over our lives, define a sense of purpose, and even discuss the role of religion. His new book is Take Your Seat at the Table: Live an Authentic Life of Abundance, Wellness, and Freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 13, 2025•42 min
Today we discuss both spending on what you value and aligning your spending with your values. Jen and Jill's new book is titled Buy What You Love Without Going Broke. How do we balance frugality with living the life we want to live? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 09, 2025•57 min
Join JL Collins and Jillian Johnsrud for this bonus episode in which we celebrate book launch day for The Purpose Code. It is now available wherever books are sold. Join the celebration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 07, 2025•26 min
James Dahle and I sit down and talk about events that change our lives. For me, it was a call from him to review his book. For him, it was a life threatening fall. What will wake you up? We also touch on the White Coat Investor Conference coming up in February. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 06, 2025•43 min
Do you have a disengaged teen? Do you know one? In this episode we talk with Rebecca Winthrop about her new book, The Disengaged Teen, and more importantly how to help kids who are not thriving in our educational system. I highly recommend this episode for parents and non-parents alike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 02, 2025•52 min
This episode is all about childfree wealth and why it is important even to those who have children. I welcome Jay Zigmont to discuss his new book, The Childfree Guide to Life and Money: Make Your Finances Simple So Your Life Without Kids Can Be Amazing. This episode has a little something for everyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 30, 2024•53 min
Since I couldn't find any great financial wrap up articles for the year, I asked Chat GPT about the biggest financial and personal finance stories of 2024. I discuss with Joe Saul-Sehy and Paula Pant about what it suggested. Hang on...this is a fun one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 26, 2024•58 min
We all know the power of a great story, but many don't know how to develop and tell their own. According to my guest today, Sara Lohse, we all have meaningful stories to tell that can help establish us as thought leaders. Her new book is titled Open This Book: The Art of Storytelling For Aspiring Thought Leaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 23, 2024•54 min
Ever find yourself interested in freelance writing? Today we talk with Paulette Perhach from The Finishing School about building a writing side hustle or possible career. In this episode we discuss not only how to make money, but also how to go viral. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 19, 2024•47 min
Today we talk with Ryan Doolittle of the Happiest Retirees Podcast about what it takes to truly enjoy retirement. We also delve into what a modern version of retirement looks like and debate whether making money makes a difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 16, 2024•50 min
The last time I had Jean Chatzky on the show was to discuss the "shecession" in 2020. Now, four years later, we discuss the state of her money coming in to 2025. What progress has been made, and where are we still lagging as a country. We lightly touch on politics but concentrate on economics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 12, 2024•45 min
There is very little disagreement in the personal finance world about the emergency fund. We generally hold mostly the same views. Today's guest, however, Miranda Marquit, says that we should be investing our emergency funds. Take a listen and delve into this particularly controversial viewpoint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 09, 2024•50 min
Clifton Corbin helps parents teach their kids about money. He set off on an epic journey to update personal finance classic The Richest Man in Babylon for modern times. We chat about the timelessness and simplicity of financial advice and building wealth regardless of what era you grew up in. (Rewind) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 05, 2024•53 min
In this rewind episode we talk with Ken Honda author of Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace with Your Money. Have you ever differentiated between happy and unhappy money? Ken says that money should flow in as well as flow out. He equates it to a form of energy that can both sustain and drain us. We discuss his five steps to happy money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 02, 2024•58 min
