Ever find yourself panic-purchasing business tools at 2 AM during the holiday season? Or maybe you're wondering if that end-of-year equipment purchase is really about growth – or just about taxes? In this episode, we dive deep into the psychology behind those year-end money decisions that can make (or break) your business's financial future. Key Quote: "Sometimes the most powerful move is deciding not to spend, even when it feels like everyone else is." In this episode, you'll discover: The trut...
Dec 18, 2024•22 min•Season 2Ep. 65
Ever wonder why some people attract financial abundance while others stay stuck in scarcity? Even with similar incomes? In this episode, we dive deep into the psychology behind your relationship with money. Join us to explore how to transform your mindset from scarcity to abundance as we head into 2025. Key Quote: "Money is important - but it's important in the same way oxygen is important. You need it to live, but having more oxygen doesn't make you a better person. Your worth as a human being ...
Dec 11, 2024•22 min•Season 2Ep. 64
Ever look at your business bank account and feel successful? Then, you glance at your personal accounts and wonder where all the money went? You're not alone. Join us as we explore the hidden disconnect between revenue and wealth. The Revenue-Wealth Gap trips up even the most successful entrepreneurs. Discover why making more money isn't the answer (and what actually is), plus: Why traditional investment advice often fails business owners The "Wealth Trifecta" that successful entrepreneurs use i...
Dec 04, 2024•22 min•Season 2Ep. 63
Discover why focusing solely on your business could put your personal financial security at risk—and learn the strategy that keeps you financially safe, whether your business thrives or not. In this episode, we reveal: The #1 reason businesses fail (hint: it’s not a lack of passion or a bad product). Why your business shouldn’t be your only retirement plan. The power of margins in life and business—how to create space for financial security and joy. Our personal story of making a crucial mistake...
Nov 27, 2024•17 min•Season 2Ep. 62
Discover why 45% of businesses fail in the first 5 years (hint: it's not about your product or service) and learn the revolutionary system that's helping entrepreneurs break free from the feast-or-famine cycle. In this episode, we reveal: Why traditional budgeting is setting you up for failure A counterintuitive approach that makes profit inevitable, not optional The simple 5-account system that eliminates financial anxiety Our personal journey from financial stress to confidence using this meth...
Nov 20, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 61
Ever wonder if your business is truly aligned with your life's calling? What if your entrepreneurial journey was more than just making money? What if your business fulfilled your destiny? In this episode we're diving deep into the secret sauce of your "financial DNA" - that perfect blend of your life's purpose, your money story, and your path to profitability. Spoiler alert: it's about way more than just cashing those checks. Now, we know what you're thinking - "But what about the bottom line?" ...
Nov 13, 2024•16 min•Season 2Ep. 60
Is your small business feeling the weight of the world on its shoulders? Newsflash - you don't have to go it alone! In this must-see episode, we're unveiling the not-so-secret superpower that can transform your entrepreneurial journey: the power of collaboration. Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, but the statistics are sobering - 45% fail in the first 5 years, and over half don't make it to the 10-year mark. The good news? We've uncovered a game-changing piece of advice ...
Nov 06, 2024•16 min•Season 2Ep. 59
Have you ever felt torn between your desire to give generously and your need to maintain financial stability? Watch as we unpack how combining strategic giving with sound financial practices creates a powerful formula for lasting impact and personal stability. Are you ready to revolutionize your approach to generosity? It's time to learn how pre-decisions, boundary setting, and high-impact giving strategies could be the missing pieces in your giving puzzle. Don't let your generous heart lead to ...
Oct 30, 2024•18 min•Season 2Ep. 58
Is your legacy plan secretly working against your family's future? Watch as we unpack the multi-trillion-dollar wealth transfer reshaping America's financial landscape - and why traditional inheritance planning might set your family up for failure! Have you ever wondered why some families maintain their wealth for generations while others lose it all by the third generation? The answer is not luck — it's strategic legacy planning. Are you ready for a masterclass in family wealth preservation? It...
Oct 23, 2024•17 min•Season 2Ep. 57
Have you ever considered that the secret to easing financial stress could be rooted in kindness? Join us as we reveal how combining four unconventional financial strategies can create a compounding effect of kindness and reduced stress. (kind of like how compound interest grows wealth over time) Are you ready for a masterclass in financial wisdom? It's time to learn how every small action can have massive results. Let's transform your finances and the world around you with kindness and simplicit...
Oct 16, 2024•21 min•Season 2Ep. 56
What if we told you that your financial strategies are working against each other, sabotaging your wealth-building efforts? (Spoiler alert: For many, they are!) Watch as we reveal how combining 5 powerful financial concepts can create a synergy that supercharges your personal and business finances. Have you ever wondered why some entrepreneurs seem to effortlessly grow their wealth while others struggle? Or why your colleague Mark's business is thriving while everyone else is barely staying aflo...
Oct 09, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 55
What if we told you that your bank balance is lying to you about how rich you really are? (Spoiler alert: For many, it is!) Watch as we pull back the curtain on the 5 crucial puzzle pieces of true wealth that are helping savvy individuals live richer, more fulfilling lives. Have you ever wondered why some people seem content despite modest bank accounts? Or why your neighbor Sarah is thriving while everyone else is chasing the next dollar? It's not luck - it's strategy. Are you ready for a crash...
Oct 02, 2024•23 min•Season 2Ep. 54
Unlock the secrets of financial resilience with our latest episode! We're diving deep into the money vaults of history to extract golden nuggets of wisdom that can fortify your finances today. In this episode, you'll discover: • The "Three R's of Recession Resilience" that have stood the test of time • How your great-grandparents' Depression-era tricks can beef up your modern budget • Why the 2008 financial crisis might hold the key to your side-hustle success • Inflation-fighting strategies fro...
Sep 25, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 53
What if we told you that your 401(k) might be more of a rollercoaster than a reliable retirement vehicle? (Spoiler alert: For many, it is!) Watch as Brandon and Amanda pull back the curtain on a little-known financial tool that's helping savvy retirees sleep better at night. Have you ever wondered how some people seem unfazed by market crashes? Or why your neighbor Bob is grinning while everyone else is panicking? It's not luck - it's strategy. Are you ready for a crash course in retirement secu...
Sep 18, 2024•14 min•Season 2Ep. 52
Are you tired of watching your hard-earned money crumble in the face of economic uncertainty? Watch as we reveal the strategy that transformed our financial future - and it has nothing to do with the stock market rollercoaster. Prepare to have your perspective on financial planning flipped upside down. Are you ready to learn more about Bank on Yourself®? Forget about chasing the latest investment fads; this strategy is designed to help weather financial storms. Don't settle for a leaky financial...
Sep 11, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 51
Have you ever wondered why some businesses thrive while others struggle? Or why being agile in today's economy is more crucial than ever? It's not random. Specific principles drive savvy entrepreneurs to stay ahead. Are your business strategies truly effective, or are you being held back by outdated financial wisdom? What if we told you that a single conversation could radically transform your approach to wealth building? (Spoiler alert: It did for hosts Brandon and Amanda!) Watch as Perry Marsh...
Sep 04, 2024•59 min•Season 2Ep. 50
Are you unwittingly falling for financial fads that could derail your wealth? What if we told you that some of history's brightest minds have been duped by financial manias? (Spoiler alert: Even Sir Isaac Newton wasn't immune!) Have you ever wondered how Ponzi schemes still manage to fool people? Or why seemingly rational investors get caught up in the dot-com frenzy? These aren't just isolated incidents - they're driven by timeless quirks in human psychology. From the South Sea Bubble of 1720 t...
Aug 28, 2024•21 min•Season 2Ep. 49
Are your financial decisions truly your own, or are you being puppeteered by hidden psychological forces? What if we told you that your brain might be your biggest obstacle to financial success? (Spoiler alert: It probably is.) Watch as Amanda pulls back the curtain on behavioral economics. Have you ever wondered why you impulse-buy things you don't need? Or why you might feel tempted to sell all your stocks when the market takes a downturn? These aren't just random choices - they're driven by s...
Aug 21, 2024•27 min•Season 2Ep. 48
Which is more important to being more financially responsible: (1) the daily expense or (2) the major financial decision? Is penny-pinching and skipping small treats the key to financial freedom? Or, could it be that, if you get large expenses figured out, you can let the small things take care of themselves? What if there's a middle ground with way less guilt and shame? Don't worry, this episode isn't "stop buying lattes and you could be a millionaire." Yet, there is real, eye-opening math and ...
Aug 14, 2024•23 min•Season 2Ep. 47
Are you intrigued by the hidden impact of fees on your retirement savings? Do you want to uncover the truth about compound interest's 'sneaky dark side'? Watch as Amanda and Brandon expose 5 key places where hidden fees might be lurking in your financial plans. They debunk the myths around compound interest and reveal how even small fees can devour a significant portion of your nest egg over time. Are you ready to learn about the real effects of fees on various financial strategies, including ma...
Aug 07, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 46
Are you curious about Infinite Banking? Do you want to sort the facts from fiction? Then watch as Amanda and Brandon address the 8 common misconceptions about the Infinite Banking concept. They debunk myths such as Infinite Banking being a get-rich-quick scheme, only for the wealthy, or a new and unproven concept. It's time to learn more about tax benefits, policy growth, and how Infinite Banking fits into a comprehensive financial plan! Whether skeptical or intrigued, this episode provides the ...
Jul 31, 2024•21 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Do you ever wonder: How does the Infinite Banking concept fit into a comprehensive financial plan? Is it similar to or different from a traditional or a conventional financial method? How does it work with more conventional methods? Who does it work best for? How much should someone put into their policy? Join Amanda Neely, CFP® as she answers these 5 questions generated by AI on how and how NOT to incorporate high-cash-value, dividend-paying whole life insurance into a financial plan. Yes, ther...
Jul 24, 2024•26 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Curious why Infinite Banking is becoming more and more popular? Ready to learn more about Infinite Banking? Join our in-house Authorized IBC Practitioner Brandon Neely as he tackles burning questions about this trending financial strategy. Questions Include: ▶︎ Why is Infinite Banking gaining massive popularity? ▶︎ How is it stacking up against traditional savings methods? ▶︎ How can you know the potential pitfalls you need to avoid? Get ready for the answer to all these questions as Brandon rev...
Jul 17, 2024•16 min•Season 2Ep. 43
What’s better than two Bank On Yourself Professionals helping you understand financial freedom? Obviously, it’s FIVE of them to learn from. Brandon, Ben, Sarry, Chris, and Ryan are here to tell us how they achieved financial freedom and why they want to help you get there too. This candid conversation helps you understand the importance of generational wealth, how to create a financial foundation that isn’t volatile, and the impact of financial education. These five professionals are sharing wit...
Jul 10, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 42
What's the worst thing that can happen to a parent? To lose their child. During this time it's important to be financially strong, especially when other children are mourning along with the parents. You might learn some useful money lessons from this experience. We hope you never lose a child. Here's your chance to hear James' story and learn through his experience. James shares his life and financial journey, from how he grew up, his first investments, and his current memory care real estate en...
Jul 03, 2024•56 min•Season 2Ep. 41
What part of the movie is your favorite? What does your answer reveal about your money story? You might like the opening where the goals are set. You might like the climax where it's most dramatic. You might love a good ending. On your money journey, each stage is critical but how do you make sure the ending is good? Trigger Warning: We talk about faith in this episode but in an interfaith, respectful way. We believe whatever your faith, it's critical to have faith to find meaning and purpose on...
Jun 26, 2024•21 min•Season 2Ep. 40
How do you make your investment decisions? Imagine this: 75% of a certain group of investors make their choices based on what their preferred app shows. That's a staggering number, right? Now, let’s talk about Tony. He’s a young man who faced significant financial struggles because he was isolated and didn’t have the support he needed. Tony’s story underscores the importance of not going it alone when it comes to your finances.= Think about the spectrum of investors out there. On one end, we hav...
Jun 19, 2024•24 min•Season 2Ep. 39
You know the value of ownership. America's founding fathers saw private property as a cornerstone of our society and democracy. Still today, many value owning their home mortgage-free. They see no mortgage payment as a requirement for a happy retirement. But, what really is ownership? What can you truly own? The answers might surprise you. For example, you may own the title to something. Yet, if "possession is 9/10ths of the law" what happens to your title when someone else possesses your proper...
Jun 12, 2024•23 min•Season 2Ep. 38
How does legislation enacted in 1933 impact your life today? Does that influence get bigger or smaller if you hear that legislation was repealed in 1999? The truth is this one piece of regulation has dramatic repercussions on how you approach creating the financial future you want. As they say, those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Are we repeating one of the biggest mistakes in American history? The only thing we can say is what you think is the mistake probably isn't. Li...
Jun 05, 2024•23 min•Season 2Ep. 37
It's no secret that banks dominate both personal and business finance. Yet, the realities of fractional reserves and how bankers really think about debt might surprise you. For example, have you ever heard of Marriner Eccles? What if there was an alternative? What if that alternative put more power into the hands of everyday Americans? Want more control over your financial future? Ready to use banks for their convenience without giving them control? Listen now! 00:00 Introduction: Do Banks Rule ...
May 29, 2024•23 min•Season 2Ep. 36
