Earn & Invest

Join us for an insightful interview with Chad Carson, widely recognized as "Coach," as we dive into his latest book, "Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor." Discover why being targeted and smart in your real estate investing approach is far more valuable than simply owning a vast number of properties. Coach shares his expert insights and practical advice on how to maximize returns, minimize risks, and achieve long-term success in the real estate market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us on an enlightening episode as we delve into the profound teachings of Light Watlkins, renowned author and traveler. Discover the essence of spiritual minimalism, a revolutionary concept that empowers you to find true abundance within. We explore Light's captivating new book, "Spiritual Minimalism," which offers practical insights and transformative practices for simplifying your spiritual journey. Prepare to be inspired as Light shares his remarkable experiences of traversing the globe with nothing but a single backpack. Tune in and embrace the art of letting go to unlock a more meaningful and fulfilling life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us as we sit down with Gwen Merz in this enlightening episode, where she opens up about her courageous decision to leave a thriving corporate career in pursuit of entrepreneurial dreams, only to face setbacks and ultimately return to corporate America. Gain valuable insights into the challenges she encountered, the lessons she learned, and the resilience that propelled her forward. Discover how Gwen transformed failures into stepping stones and harnessed her experiences to shape a new chapter in her professional life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, join us as we sit down with Shannon Weinstein, a trailblazing CPA who dared to step out of the carved out path and transform her side hustle into her main hustle. Discover the empowering story of how Shannon left behind the traditional career model to embrace a new, fulfilling entrepreneurial journey. Gain insights, inspiration, and practical tips for unleashing your own potential and finding a better path beyond the norm. Tune in to this thought-provoking conversation on charting a course to success on your own terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this captivating episode, join us as we sit down with Ava Yuergens, an extraordinary individual who began her real estate empire at the age of 15 and now runs a thriving digital marketing business. Get ready to be inspired as we delve into her remarkable journey and explore the untapped potential within all of us. Together, we uncover the notion of permission and its impact on our pursuit of dreams, challenging conventional beliefs along the way. Don't miss this empowering conversation as we unlock the secrets to success and discover how Ava is aiming to become a billionaire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this eye-opening 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

We speak to Karen Finerman about failure and success in the business place, entrepreneurship, and Wall Street. "There is a lot to like about failure". She is the host of the new How She Does It podcast and a regular panelist on CNBC's Fast Money. We also talk about the importance of mentors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do we have a problem with over saving? Well, if you are part of the portion of the population who actually has a retirement portfolio, then yes, you probably are. We discuss with Nick Maggiulli and Brandon Ganch their article on MAD FIENTIST. Be sure to click over the article to look at the heat chart and go more in depth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We speak with Kevin Miller the host of the Self Helpful Podcast and author of the new book What Drives You. We discuss the physiology of drive and when it can be both a positive and negative. Learn why drive is nothing more than making a decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We hear it all the time: "personal finance is personal". In today's episode, JL Collins and Scott Trench join me and we question this popular saying. While tactics and personal needs may vary, there are better and worse ways to invest and build wealth. Join us as we dive into the weeds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joshua Becker is well known for the Becoming minimalist platform and for being a best selling author. His forthcoming book, Things That Matter, helps us learn how to overcome distractions in our path to happiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this rewind episode we chat with Rachel Richards, Ken George, and Jen Smith about Multilevel Marketing. Are they pyramid scams? Are there any honest businesses among them? We hash through these question plus a new bonus closing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

We speak with Ryan and Rylee Hall who are part of the Snapchat generation. We discuss the unique pressures they felt being on the cusp of the transition from Millennial to Gen Z. What are the characteristics of this group and what can we learn from them? We discuss that and more on this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yanely Espinal is the author of the brand new book Mind Your Money: Insightful Stories and Strategies to Help You Reach Your #MoneyGoals. We talk about financial modeling and didactic teaching when it comes to how kids learn about money. She also describes her efforts advocating for state to state legislation to build personal finance into high school curricula. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you build a flexible financial plan? We speak with Kali and Eric Roberge of the the financial advisory Beyond Your Hammock and the hosts of the Beyond Finances Podcast. We delve into the ways in which the unexpected can disrupt your financial plan and what you can do about it today. Not only do people, but legislation changes. Will you be ready? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you ever have too much money? More than you will ever need? What do you do then? We talk with Mike Piper about his new book More Than Enough. We discuss prudent financial moves when you have enough to take care of your own immediate needs. We also delve into giving in the most financially impactful way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IS FIRE lifestyle design? We chat with Jess and Corey of the Fioneers and Anders Skagerberg from the coastfiguy.com about the evolution of financial independence. We go down the rabbit hole of the SlowFI and CoastFI movements and discuss whether they are right for everyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you show yourself financial self empathy? More importantly, what the heck is that? We chat with Dr. Michael G Thomas Jr about how to be compassionate with ourselves and others in order to create a sense of agency. Michael created Modom Solutions to help coach individuals learn empathy when it comes to our finances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are Safe Withdrawal debates ridiculous? More importantly, is there a way to be less rigid and actually withdraw more? We chat with Christine Benz of Morningstar and Joe Saul-Sehy of the Stacking Benjamins podcast about alternatives to the four percent rule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do we break the cycle of generational money trauma? We talk with Mignon Francois author of Made from Scratch: Finding Success Without a Recipe. The answer, according to Mignon is for us to tell our stories. This episode is chocked full of her unique stories and experiences and how they led to her amazing business success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While the title of this episode is controversial, the point of the Nexus APP and the message of Konstantin Weitz and Chen-Chen Huo shouldn't be. We accept exceedingly low returns on our savings account. Is there a way to do better? What are the risks? The benefits? We discuss liquidity, SVB, and investing in your savings account. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk with Erin Lowry about her new Broke Millennial workbook. We discuss how to take control and get your financial life together. We further talk about the difference between knowledge and action, and how to start taking action in your life. Finally, we chat about the generational differences when it comes to money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk with Adam Smith and Mark Mars of Niche Website Builders about whether a website could be part of your financial plan. We discuss how and why we would invest in an online presence. They help people build, monetize, and sell websites. Could this be a good alternative investment for you? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While personal finance is personal, there are some universal money truths. Today we talk with Shannah Game from Everyone's Talkin' Money about her fifteen wise money tips. She asked over one hundred friends and experts and in this episode we discuss what she found. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever struggled with identity? Maybe because of a job or change in lifestyle? Today our guests struggled in a whole different way. They are siblings but didn't find this fact out till later in life. Listen to this incredible story of learning who we are and what role family plays in this concept. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fritz Gilbert has been retired for years and has not only written a book and blog, but also demonstrated how to live a good life post W2 employment. Today we discuss the seven secrets of a happy retirement. Fritz's wisdom not only is for those wanting to retire, but also for those at the beginning of their career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grant Sabatier and Logan Leckie, creators of the Topia App, join me today to talk about financial independence and entrepreneurship. How has the pathway to financial independence changed and what is the role of building your own business? We cover these and many other issues on today's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when someone dies without a will? We discuss with our guest Amy today the heartbreaking story of the loss of her husband and the unexpected trauma she experienced settling his estate without a plan. Not only did she have numerous accounts and tasks to manage, but it also ended up costing her greater than six figures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk with Sandi Bragar and Cammie Doder about wealth 3.0. The idea that financial advice should be wholistic and investor centered. In this episode we talk about the importance of financial advice. Do you need it? Can you self manage? If you are looking for financial advice, how can we learn how to trust a new advisor? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this rewind episode we talk to Travis Scott Luther, academic and entrepreneur, about the baby boomer migration to Mexico. Why not move? It is cheeper, better weather, and often people feel that the older Americans are treated better outside of the US. Travis takes us through the research he has done regarding who becomes and expat and why they do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this rewind episode Carl and Mindy Jensen talk about the joy and pain of the live in flip. Ever wanted to be a pro at house hacking? This couple has done it all and are here to tell their secrets. Could you cash in on this lucrative hustle? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doug Cunnington never planned to be an entrepreneur. In fact, he skipped out on his big chance and decided to play it safe by getting an engineering degree in college. While surviving corporate America, Doug eventually found that whether he wanted to admit it or not, working for himself as an unexpected entrepreneur was much more to his liking. Listen to this episode and learn how he did it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you begin when it comes to the stock market? On Earn & Invest we often talk about broad based indexing. My guests today, however, are big fans of picking stocks. In this episode we discuss how they go about deciding what companies to invest in and how you can too. They are the hosts of the Investing for Beginners podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin David Carl found himself in a spiral of drugs and unhealthy behaviors as he was making a living on the Hollywood nightlife. We chat about how he turned it around and learned how to alchemize life. His goal to turn negative to positive and create a more productive environment lead to among other things the birth of a podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do we give with the most impact? We talk effective altruism with Rebecca Herbst, Luke Freeman, and Sebastien Aguilar. What's more important...giving time or money? Giving to what you are passionate about or to what will help the most lives? We tackle some of these complicated issues in today's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you found yourself feeling behind the eight ball? Does it seem too late to get your financial lives in order? Today, we talk to Bill Yount and Becky Heptig of Catching Up To FI and they discuss both their regrets and triumphs. If you feel like you are late to the game, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What the heck is a Nomad Capitalist? Today we talk to Andrew Henderson in his flight to renounce his US citizenship and became a global citizen. He defines for us what a nomad capitalist is and why it is the best way to diversify both our assets as well as our lifestyle. How many passports do you have? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this bonus episode I explain what the driving force was behind starting the Earn & Invest Podcast. I also introduce our new Patreon Group/Mastermind Wealth with Purpose. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this short solo episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you afraid of making the jump into real estate? So many of us are, however, we also know that it is an incredibly powerful way to build wealth. We talk with the crew from the newly dropping Stacking Deeds Podcast. Hear about the why of real estate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maria Brito is an award winning New York based contemporary art advisor. We talk about art as an investment as well as a passion. What are the possible returns and possible risks? Maria tells us some of her stories and exciting buys including a secret purchase of a Banksy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you living an unexamined life? Today we discuss with Sammie and Michelle from the Build a Wealthy Spirit Podcast about how to live a more intentional life and the role spending money plays in it. How do we wake up in our life and start to do the things we actually like? The things we actually need to do? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Vitug and I talk about his book Happy Money Happy Life. We tackle the controversial question: will money make you happy. Jason says both yes and no. We also delve into the dimensions of happiness and wealth and how we can strive towards them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris and Ericka Young's new podcast, For Better & Worth, dives deep into the weeds of dealing with money in a relationship. We are not just talking about marriage here, but money pervades all our relationships. We talk their personal and debt story as well as how we can approach these difficult conversations with loved ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Carl and Mindy Jensen join me to celebrate 10 years of their beloved blog 1500 Days to Freedom. We talk about how life has changed for them over the last decade. what have been the boons of financial freedom and what did the money not fix? Furthermore, is leaving your job your goal? It was for Carl but not Mindy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk today with Tori Dunlap the author of Financial Feminist: Overcome the Patriarchy’s Bullsh*t to Master Your Money and Build a Life You Love about the five patriarchal narratives and what we can do about them. If this title makes you uncomfortable, then this episode is definitely for you. These narratives are toxic to both men and women alike and understanding them can help everyone more successfully reach their financial goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you a victim of money burnout? I chat with Grant Sabatier and JD Roth about becoming enamored and then eventually tired with talking about money. We also discuss the parallels with creator burnout as well as social media burnout. In this wide ranging conversation we plod through the ups and downs while on the journey to financial independence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this rewind episode we talk with Codie Sanchez the managing director of Entourage Effect Capital, a private equity firm focused specifically on investing in the legalized cannabis industry, about how to make money in 2023. Her answer may surprise you! Learn about the role of buying small businesses in building wealth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices