You can do more of what you love from a place of financial independence. As you start out into adulthood, it is important to start thinking about your financial future early on and live relatively comfortable and worry-free in the future. Earth scientist and avid alpine climber, Hari Mix , learned to manage his personal finances early on through his upbringing in a frugal family and his personal journey towards being financially independent. His money philosophy has so far enabled him to reap fi...
Jul 22, 2020•55 min•Ep. 21
How far you can go in real estate depends on how far you can reach out to other people in the space. Someone who started in real estate with no experience and money, Brian Long’s success started when he began going after what he needed and asking the right questions to potential partners. Now, he has twelve properties, with other people approaching him left and right to invest. Lee Hughes and Kat Hughes invite him over to share with us his story and how he managed it all through private funding ...
Jul 15, 2020•47 min•Ep. 20
Money is very elusive for many people. No matter how much we earn, if we don’t know how to save it, then we never really feel like we’re reaping the rewards. Believing that saving money makes a difference in people’s lives, today’s guest set out to start his own blog to share his journey and insights on personal finance. Lee Hughes and Kat Hughes sit down with Jonathan of the blog, JoneyTalks.com , the very first international guest of the show. Here, Jonathan digs deep about personal finance to...
Jul 08, 2020•40 min•Ep. 19
For those who want to thrive in the real estate business, a strong network of business relationships is the most valuable asset. Not only that, having the heart to go beyond their circle to help out others will always translate into how a person succeeds in the future. This episode’s guest is someone who lives in the relationships he creates both in the real estate space and out. Lee Hughes and Kat Hughes sit down with Roger Godwin , founder of Equip Leaders, to talk about his journey and passio...
Jul 01, 2020•35 min•Ep. 18
Wealth is possible for everyone. However, we can’t deny that many communities are underserved by many large national financial institutions in the country. One of those communities is the Latino community, which has limited access to financial products. Serving a great need by bridging that gap is Charlie Hernandez , the founder of Crediverso , an online financial products marketplace that aims to help the Latino community become financially savvy by giving them access to financial information, ...
Jun 24, 2020•42 min•Ep. 17
Financial freedom and independence mean different things to different people. Whether it’s building up your savings, pouring money into investments, or living the lifestyle of your dreams, how you attain financial freedom depends on how you define it for yourself. Lee and Kat Hughes speak with Steven Donovan , a Money Coach and blogger who focuses on matters of personal finance. Steven shares his own journey to financial freedom, and some tips for attaining this freedom for yourself....
Jun 17, 2020•34 min•Ep. 16
It’s natural for most people to want to travel more, to get to see more of the world than their own backyard, but in most cases, it can also be financially prohibitive. But nowadays, there are more and more options out there for you to be able to travel more without the huge financial strain it would usually place on you and your wallet. Lee and Kat Hughes are joined by Lee Huffman , a former financial planner who quit the corporate life to write about finance, among other things, full-time. Lee...
Jun 10, 2020•51 min•Ep. 15
With today’s market changes, approaching the next deal and raising capital can be a challenge. In this episode, Lee and Kat Hughes chat with Matt Faircloth , the Co-Founder of The DeRosa Group , a real estate investor, a syndicator, and the author of the book called Raising Private Capital . Today, Matt shares some pointers on how to you can raise capital by getting the right investors and deals. He also talks about the different kinds of income you can get, regardless of market challenges, when...
Jun 03, 2020•53 min•Ep. 14
There are many ways and strategies out there that purport to be the path to financial independence, but one truly stands out as a guaranteed path to successfully attaining that independence – frugal living. Despite misconceptions about what that means, frugal living is not about living destitute, but about making wise decisions as they pertain to the life you’re living. Liz Thames , better known as Mrs. Frugalwoods, is the creator of the award-winning personal finance blog, Frugalwoods.com . She...
May 27, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 13
There’s a definite power in numbers because that community can become your greatest teacher and supporter. Having a network of women who are open to sharing what they know and cheering you on can be a huge boon for you and the work you do. Monick Halm is the Founder of Real Estate Investor Goddesses . She joins Lee and Kat Hughes to emphasize the power of having a network of women supporting you in your endeavors. Learn more about the power of connection from Lee, Kat, and Monick!...
May 20, 2020•54 min•Ep. 12
It can’t be reiterated enough: financial independence is freedom from much of the drudgery and anxiety that many people encounter in their lives. While money may not solve every single problem on the planet, having financial independence does guarantee you a measure of peace in your mind about pressures that arise from your finances. On today’s show, Lee and Kat Hughes are joined by Gerry Born , also known as “The Millionaire Educator.” Lee, Kat, and Gerry talk about the freedom afforded by some...
May 13, 2020•52 min•Ep. 11
Gaining financial freedom doesn’t always mean you need to be an expert on finances. An ingenious way is using your strength and expertise as a point of reference. Strength trainer and Kinesiology instructor, Douglas Berninger , does just that; and he joins this episode to share his vantage point on finances in terms of his passion, which is weightlifting. Being an athlete, he explains how to overcome your fear of diving into investments and to secure your retirement using a simple principle: doi...
May 06, 2020•53 min•Ep. 10
The real estate space is not something that you can learn in one sitting. It’s a field that requires proper education and coaching. Coming from an education background, Justine González knows this well. Justine is an educator, relationship coach, a real estate professional, and the founder of Educator Aide . In this episode, Justine shares her history as an educator and how it ties into real estate. She delves into the responsibilities of an educator and tells the story of how she went from the ...
Apr 29, 2020•51 min•Ep. 9
True wealth can be achieved when you start focusing on serving others. In this episode, Lee and Kat Hughes interview Gino Barbaro , co-founder of Jake & Gino , about why this is the case and how he has grown his businesses through it. With this principle, coupled with the right growth mindset, Gino shares how catering people’s needs better and paying your successes forward ultimately leads to wealth. As a multifamily investor, he encourages us to think about the game instead of thinking abou...
Apr 22, 2020•48 min•Ep. 8
People have widely different conceptions of a wealthy life, ranging from those who put a premium on material possessions to those who simply want to have spiritual fulfillment. For electrician and blogger Tinian Crawford , known in some very exclusive circles as Captain DIY , a wealthy life means having a strong community behind him and having the satisfaction of building things with his hands. Although he knows all too well the importance of gaining financial independence from personal experien...
Apr 15, 2020•46 min•Ep. 7
Financial independence always seems so far and unreachable for many. But what if there is a much simpler way that allows you to live a financially free life? Cody Berman has a very simplistic approach to personal finance, and he is going to share that with us in this episode. Cody is the co-founder of Gold City Ventures and the host of the podcast, The FI Show . Breaking down the complexities, he provides a couple of quick tips in earning, saving, and investing. He also taps into compound intere...
Apr 08, 2020•33 min•Ep. 6
In its own ways, family financial matters are among the most difficult kinds of financial matters to navigate successfully. With family, there are a lot of curves you have to navigate, and lessons to teach, especially when you have children around. Lee and Kat Hughes interview Eric Brotman , a financial advisor and the CEO of BFG Financial Advisors . Eric talks about the difficulties and specific nuances one would find when navigating family financial matters. Communication is important when it ...
Apr 01, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 5
Launched in 2011 as the Financial Blogger Conference, FinCon is the world’s largest financial content expo and has since expanded to include the most influential digital and social content creators in the personal finance space. On today’s show, its founder and CEO, Philip Taylor , joins Lee and Kat Hughes to talk about how he started FinCon, how he’s been able to scale it, and how he’s creating a space for the community he’s serving. He also shares how he balances his pursuit for financial inde...
Apr 01, 2020•43 min•Ep. 4
No real estate investor can deny that land has been the cornerstone of their material wealth. And for many, they have unlocked that wealth through land flipping. Joining Lee and Kat Hughes on today’s show is Michelle Bosch , a full-time investor since 2002 and the co-creator of the Land Profit Generator Program. Michelle reflects on her real estate investing career and shares her beautiful rags to riches story – from her journey from third-world Honduras, being a single mom, to moving to the US,...
Apr 01, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 3
The threat of coronavirus, the dreaded COVID-19 has changed the world, ravaged it, in ways that not many people thought it would. Being quarantined is possibly one of the worst things that could come out of this entire affair, but you have to find solutions for yourself because no one’s going to save you out of the blue. Kat Hughes flies solo to empower people with the message that being quarantined doesn’t have to mean the end of your world. Drawing from her experience in the entertainment indu...
Apr 01, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 2
Whether you acknowledge it or not, it’s an undeniable truth that money plays a huge part in any relationship, but especially in a marriage. If you don’t get the money piece right, it could just be the factor that determines that your relationship isn’t working. Lee and Kat Hughes discuss the importance of the money piece in your relationship, and how it affects you down the line. Coming from differing social, cultural and economic backgrounds, Lee and Kat have their own stories to share about th...
Apr 01, 2020•53 min•Ep. 1
