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Ep 26EUREKONOMICS with Jeffrey Reeves - Episode 26
Jeffrey Reeves is creator of EUREKONOMICS and the author of Curtis's favorite book: Money for Life. Curtis and Jeffrey talk about EUREKONOMICS and how this concept applies to all families. Curtis's motto is that what you learn today and how you position yourself will determine your future financial well-being 5, 10, 20 years from today. To learn more about how to manage your wealth in a practical way, visit www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Links and Resources from this Episode www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Connect with Jeffrey Reeves http://profitpilots.us https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyereeves https://www.amazon.com/Money-Life-Thrive-Good-Times/dp/0979770904 https://www.amazon.com/EUREKONOMICSTM-Dazzling-Dozen-Jeffrey-Reeves-ebook/dp/B004ULVHGQ Special Listener Gift Schedule a 15-Minute Call with Curtis Free Ebook Financial Planning Has Failed Show Notes What is EUREKONOMICS - 1:15 Why he came up with EUREKONOMICS - 3:18 Why the middle class isn't setup for success - 7:07 Investing from savings and not income - 11:54 What the wealthy do with their money - 14:15 Understanding 1974 wealth? - 16:11 Getting back to personal economy management - 24:39 Being your own bank - 28:01 Why the money for life principles are based in American business values - 32:53 The United States is based off of small business - 35:00 Tying principles from Think And Grow Rich with Money For Life - 39:50 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Click here to subscribe with iTunes Click here to subscribe with Spotify Click here to subscribe with Stitcher Click here to subscribe with RSS

Ep 25Building Your Perpetual Passive Income Machine with Jim Small - Episode 25
Jim Small is all about cash flow real estate and building passive income. In this episode Curtis and Jim talk about his perpetual passive income machine and why he's anxious to bring on more good debt to create additional cash flow opportunities. Curtis's motto is that what you learn today and how you position yourself will determine your future financial well-being 5, 10, 20 years from today. To learn more about how to manage your wealth in a practical way, visit www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Links and Resources from this Episode www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Connect with Jim Small http://www.santerealty.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-small-mba-7b7929/ Special Listener Gift Schedule a 15-Minute Call with Curtis Free Ebook Financial Planning Has Failed Show Notes Jim's background - 1:25 Why he likes real estate amongst all the asset classes - 3:12 His 4 step money rules real estate plan - 7:46 Yield vs return - 12:20 Understanding The Perpetual Passive Income Machine - 19:34 Why you should be getting more good debt - 23:47 Jim's 11 year old daughter is able to do his book - 24:35 How he teaches his kids about finances - 26:50 Jim's book recommendations - 30:21 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Click here to subscribe with iTunes Click here to subscribe with Spotify Click here to subscribe with Stitcher Click here to subscribe with RSS

Ep 24The Winning Hand with Gregory Thorne - Episode 24
Gregory Thorne is a real estate investor that specializes in real estate wholesaling. In this interview Curtis and Greg talk about the mechanics of putting together a real estate deal and how all parties benefit from the transaction. Curtis's motto is that what you learn today and how you position yourself will determine your future financial well-being 5, 10, 20 years from today. To learn more about how to manage your wealth in a practical way, visit www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Links and Resources from this Episode www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Connect with Greg Thorne https://thewinninghand.org https://www.facebook.com/gregory.l.thorne https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-thorne-70080215/ http://activerain.com/profile/gjproperties Reach out by email to [email protected] Special Listener Gift Schedule a 15-Minute Call with Curtis Free Ebook Financial Planning Has Failed Show Notes Where Greg got his start in extra education - 3:12 If you work your system you'll get results - 5:23 What makes him different than the rest of investors and educators - 8:03 Understanding real estate wholesaling - 9:10 The mechanics of wholesaling real estate deals - 11:10 The biggest mistakes people make with real estate investing - 14:04 Why you need to focus on the first deal while going for the quantum leap - 16:02 How come other investors and people use Greg and his company - 20:17 How long it takes to get your first payment - 22:28 What new skills he's adding to his repertoire in 2018 - 24:15 How to get his book and connect with him - 26:37 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Click here to subscribe with iTunes Click here to subscribe with Spotify Click here to subscribe with Stitcher Click here to subscribe with RSS

Ep 23FLY Eagles FLY - Bonus
bonusThe Eagles just won Super Bowl LII and since I'm a long time fan and resident of Philadelphia I had to celebrate and share this special bonus episode with you. You'll hear strategies on why a team wins and how to create that winning team for your financial life. Curtis's motto is that what you learn today and how you position yourself will determine your future financial well-being 5, 10, 20 years from today. To learn more about how to manage your wealth in a practical way, visit www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Links and Resources from this Episode www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Special Listener Gift Schedule a 15-Minute Call with Curtis Free Ebook Financial Planning Has Failed Show Notes Why creating a system is critical to success - 3:35 Your #1 asset - 6:05 Who's on your team? - 8:01 The 4 asset classes and how to assemble your support team - 10:49 How come life is a team sport - 16:05 Creating your strategic offensive plan - 19:15 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Click here to subscribe with iTunes Click here to subscribe with Spotify Click here to subscribe with Stitcher Click here to subscribe with RSS

Ep 23The Top 10 Wealth Transfers In Your Life - Episode 23
Do you know the top 10 wealth transfers you'll face in your financial life? In this episode Curtis talks about these wealth transfers and explains the 3 types of money that passes through your hands and how to keep and grow your own wealth. Curtis's motto is that what you learn today and how you position yourself will determine your future financial well-being 5, 10, 20 years from today. To learn more about how to manage your wealth in a practical way, visit www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Links and Resources from this Episode www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Special Listener Gift Schedule a 15-Minute Call with Curtis Free Ebook Financial Planning Has Failed Show Notes Where most people transfer their wealth - 1:24 The 3 types of money - 2:09 Money that you unknowingly spend or giveaway - 5:34 The top 10 wealth transfers - 7:00 Tax refunds and the truth behind them - 12:25 Understanding the different wealth transfers - 18:47 The first step is awareness - 23:51 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Click here to subscribe with iTunes Click here to subscribe with Spotify Click here to subscribe with Stitcher Click here to subscribe with RSS

Using Social Media to Grow Your Business with Meg Stangl - Episode 22
Meg Stangl is a social media expert and is focused on helping business owners use the power of Facebook and other platforms to grow their businesses. In this episode Curtis and Meg talk about sales funnels and understanding who your audience to form relationships with them. Curtis's motto is that what you learn today and how you position yourself will determine your future financial well-being 5, 10, 20 years from today. To learn more about how to manage your wealth in a practical way, visit www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Links and Resources from this Episode www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Connect with Meg Stangl https://www.topdigitalagent.com https://twitter.com/topdigitalagent https://www.linkedin.com/in/megstangl Special Listener Gift Schedule a 15-Minute Call with Curtis Free Ebook Financial Planning Has Failed Show Notes Meg's background and what she currently does - 3:21 How growing up around computers sculpted to view on the world - 8:00 What aspiring business owners should be focusing on with social media - 10:46 Why customers need 7 points of contact from you - 14:00 Understanding sales funnels - 16:59 Why you have to figure out who you serve in the marketplace - 18:55 Using Facebook ads to build your business - 26:27 Staying on top of all the changes in social media - 28:43 Meg's final recommendations - 34:35 Why you need to invest in yourself and in your education - 39:43 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Click here to subscribe with iTunes Click here to subscribe with Spotify Click here to subscribe with Stitcher Click here to subscribe with RSS

Ep 217 Ways To Beat The Banks At Their Own Game - Episode 21
Banks are setup for business people by business people to take control of your money. In this episode Curtis talks about the 7 ways to beat the banks at their own game and how you can apply his 5 step program to take control of your finances. Curtis's motto is that what you learn today and how you position yourself will determine your future financial well-being 5, 10, 20 years from today. To learn more about how to manage your wealth in a practical way, visit www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Links and Resources from this Episode www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Special Listener Gift Schedule a 15-Minute Call with Curtis Free Ebook Financial Planning Has Failed Show Notes Most people are caught into losing money by transferring wealth to banks - 1:23 Case study of a family coming into an inheritance - 3:15 Curtis's 5 Step Program - 6:06 I don't care what you start with - I care that you're starting - 7:39 The financial system is setup for business people by business people - 9:11 Decide to keep money for yourself - 10:35 One of the best places to store cash - 14:46 Why you have to act as the banker - 15:25 Taking the mystery out of the money - 17:49 Why you can win focusing on scarcity - 20:12 Understanding your personal economy - 24:00 Reducing contributions to IRA's and 401k's - 24:38 There's a difference between having debt and being in debt - 28:25 Strategies on how to free up extra capital - 31:20 Using wealth to create a legacy - 32:00 Why income is not wealth - 34:00 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Click here to subscribe with iTunes Click here to subscribe with Spotify Click here to subscribe with Stitcher Click here to subscribe with RSS

Ep 20Does Traditional Financial Planning Feed the Problem or Solve the Problem - Episode 20
Curtis gets to the root of understanding the problem about traditional financial planning and what things we should be focused on to avoid being distracted. He shares lessons he learned from working in the family business and also applying principles taught from wise mentors. Curtis's motto is that what you learn today and how you position yourself will determine your future financial well-being 5, 10, 20 years from today. To learn more about how to manage your wealth in a practical way, visit www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Links and Resources from this Episode www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Special Listener Gift Schedule a 15-Minute Call with Curtis Free Ebook Financial Planning Has Failed Show Notes Advice from Nelson Nash: "If you know what's going on, you'll know what to do." - 0:59 Story of recently helping a client with a real estate challenge - 3:52 Lessons learned on a sailboat - 7:09 Living in the performance economy and thinking like an entrepreneur - 11:31 Getting to the root and understanding the problem - 12:49 The Rule of 72 - 16:11 Products are just tools. That's why we focus on principles - 19:15 What should you be doing? - 21:36 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Click here to subscribe with iTunes Click here to subscribe with Stitcher Click here to subscribe with RSS

Ep 19How To Create A Winning Strategy For 2018 - Episode 19
If you're looking to hit the ground running in 2018 this episode is for you. Curtis May walks you through a strategy where you can follow along with a pen and paper and create a plan so you end the year more healthy, wealthy and wise. Curtis's motto is that what you learn today and how you position yourself will determine your future financial well-being 5, 10, 20 years from today. To learn more about how to manage your wealth in a practical way, visit www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Links and Resources from this Episode www.practicalwealthadvisors.com [email protected] Text: CASHFLOW #ebook to phone number: 26786 Special Listener Gift Schedule a 15-Minute Call with Curtis Free Ebook Financial Planning Has Failed Show Notes There are two tax codes. Which one are you in? - 1:43 Planning out your year strategy (grab your pen and paper) - 6:04 Your best investment in 2018 - 9:20 What real security actually is- 14:30 Who can you add to your team to reach your potential? - 15:57 Find out what you can automate - 17:45 What actions and activities will you take in 2018? - 19:00 The sure fire way to make your ideal way happen - 25:49 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Click here to subscribe with iTunes Click here to subscribe with Stitcher Click here to subscribe with RSS

Ep 18Failing Forward with Gerald Jones - Episode 18
Gerald Jones is the host of Buy Black Podcast and shares his mission which is to change the reality of black people through positive economic growth. They talk about how to be successful in business and in life and why it's critical to take immediate action. Curtis's motto is that what you learn today and how you position yourself will determine your future financial well-being 5, 10, 20 years from today. To learn more about how to manage your wealth in a practical way, visit www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Links and Resources from this Episode www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Connect with Gerald Jones https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/buy-black-build-the-new-black-wall-street/id1255751566?mt=2 https://buyblackpodcast.libsyn.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerald-jones-cplp-371239b9 https://www.facebook.com/buyblackpodcast https://twitter.com/buyblackpodcast Special Listener Gift Schedule a 15-Minute Call with Curtis Free Ebook Financial Planning Has Failed Show Notes Gerald's background and how he got started with his podcast - 1:25 Why we titled the show "failing forward" - 8:40 If you have an expertise run with it - 10:02 Why everyone can be an entrepreneurial thinker - 13:30 Your income is a direct proportion to what you bring to the marketplace - 16:58 How mindset is critical - 19:35 Security is the ability to produce - 22:17 Put focus on your skills and creating value - 25:14 Finding opportunities and teaching your kids during the process - 26:15 Profits are better than wages - 30:03 Why Geral is helping black business owners to help build the community - 33:24 The reason why the black community often fails - 35:48 We're rebuilding the fabric of the black community - 40:33 Stop looking for people outside of you to solve your problems - 42:21 An investment is when your principal is safe - 44:39 3 things people can do to set a lifestyle ceiling - 46:55 Using cash to make more cash - 55:40 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Click here to subscribe with iTunes Click here to subscribe with Stitcher Click here to subscribe with RSS

Ep 179 Things to Consider Before Lending Money - Episode 17
When you're loaning money out to friends, family or strangers there are several things to consider because it will change your relationship - and could possibly ruin it. In today's episode Curtis shares the 9 things you should consider before lending out money and how the money for life principles come into play. Curtis's motto is that what you learn today and how you position yourself will determine your future financial well-being 5, 10, 20 years from today. To learn more about how to manage your wealth in a practical way, visit www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Links and Resources from this Episode www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Send an email with questions to [email protected] Special Listener Gift Schedule a 15-Minute Call with Curtis Free Ebook Financial Planning Has Failed Show Notes The difference between bank loans and personal loans - 1:12 Should you even consider loaning money out? - 3:18 Why you should only loan money on what you can afford to lose - 5:34 What happens if they default? - 8:39 Consider how your family and friends might react - 10:02 Stick to cash, avoid credit cards - 11:47 Charge them an interest - 13:05 How to avoid friction at home - 15:00 Why this is ultimately a personal decision - 16:54 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Click here to subscribe with iTunes Click here to subscribe with Stitcher Click here to subscribe with RSS

Ep 168 Habits of Highly Successful People - Episode 16
Curtis May talks about the 8 Habits of Highly Successful People and shares his insights on how to prepare strategically for 2018. He also discusses the entrepreneurial mindset and how to think like a business owner. Curtis's motto is that what you learn today and how you position yourself will determine your future financial well-being 5, 10, 20 years from today. To learn more about how to manage your wealth in a practical way, visit www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Links and Resources from this Episode www.practicalwealthadvisors.com https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Years-Figures-Fast-Track-Millionaire/dp/0470267550 Special Listener Gift Schedule a 15-Minute Call with Curtis Free Ebook Financial Planning Has Failed Show Notes Your #1 asset - 1:29 Increasing your personal value - 3:35 How your network equals your networth - 4:59 Focusing on your habits - 6:22 Habit #1 - 7:20 Habit #2 - 8:17 Habit #3 - 9:47 Habit #4 - 11:15 Habit #6 - 15:45 Habit #7 - 17:48 Habit #8 - 20:18 Look for ways to employe your capital - 25:05 Why you need to go into the New Year with goals - 28:25 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Click here to subscribe with iTunes Click here to subscribe with Stitcher Click here to subscribe with RSS

Ep 15How To Stop Playing Small with Desiree Stafford - Episode 15
Desiree Stafford is a mindset coach and business mentor. In this episode she shares her story about becoming an entrepreneur and how she overcame failure which has helped her find her purpose as a coach helping other business owners and entrepreneurs. If you feel like you're playing small in life and business this will be a great episode for you. Curtis's motto is that what you learn today and how you position yourself will determine your future financial well-being 5, 10, 20 years from today. To learn more about how to manage your wealth in a practical way, visit www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Links and Resources from this Episode www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Connect with Desiree Stafford https://desireestafford.com https://www.facebook.com/DesireeStaffordFan https://www.amazon.com/Desiree-Stafford/e/B00AALLHEM https://www.linkedin.com/in/desireestafford Special Listener Gift Schedule a 15-Minute Call with Curtis Free Ebook Financial Planning Has Failed Show Notes Desiree's background - 0:54 How she got into entrepreneurship - 3:22 Her first business - 4:05 The moment she felt like a failure - 7:56 Her mission and purpose as a coach - 9:25 Why she likes working with people who have existing businesses - 11:21 Who the ideal person is that she helps - 13:48 Why people are playing small - 17:18 Overcoming the shame of success - 20:05 Coming back to your financial set point - 20:50 How marketing is the keys to the kingdom - 24:01 You have to move people emotionally - 26:47 Don't teach people, reach people - 28:22 What strategies Desiree is working on in 2018 - 31:26 The myth that you need a massive marketing budget - 34:34 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Click here to subscribe with iTunes Click here to subscribe with Stitcher Click here to subscribe with RSS

Ep 14Top 10 Tips for Effectively Tracking Your Finances
bonusBeing in control of your finances is both empowering and necessary. In this episode Curtis talks about 10 great ideas on effectively tracking your finances and shares his favorite apps to use. Curtis's motto is that what you learn today and how you position yourself will determine your future financial well-being 5, 10, 20 years from today. To learn more about how to manage your wealth in a practical way, visit www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Links and Resources from this Episode www.practicalwealthadvisors.com http://practicalwealth.libsyn.com/money-for-life-with-jeffrey-reeves-episode-10 For tracking Expenses http://bit.ly/cashlowmgr Budget Plan http://wizefi.com/go/Practicalwealth Special Listener Gift Schedule a 15-Minute Call with Curtis Free Ebook Financial Planning Has Failed Show Notes The 4 Pillars of a Strong Personal Economy - 1:53 It starts with cashflow management - 2:56 Top 10 tips for effectively tracking your finances - 3:35 The "why" helps you stay on track - 5:07 Expenses rise to meet income - 6:15 Sorting your spending into categories - 7:33 The cashflow management system - 8:40 Cashflow manager app http://bit.ly/cashlowmgr - 12:20 Budget plan app http://wizefi.com/go/Practicalwealth - 13:10 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Click here to subscribe with iTunes Click here to subscribe with Stitcher Click here to subscribe with RSS

Ep 14Should You Pay Extra On Your Mortgage?
bonusCould paying off your mortgage early actually be hurting your wealth creation? In today's episode Curtis talks about the 5 reasons to never pay off a mortgage and why you need to learn the rules to the game if you want to win. Go to http://bit.ly/mortgagepower to watch the video Curtis mentions in the podcast. Curtis's motto is that what you learn today and how you position yourself will determine your future financial well-being 5, 10, 20 years from today. To learn more about how to manage your wealth in a practical way, visit www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Links and Resources from this Episode www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Video: Harness the Power of Your Mortgages as a Wealth Building Tool Special Listener Gift Schedule a 15-Minute Call with Curtis Free Ebook Financial Planning Has Failed Show Notes Why Curtis added mortgages to his financial business - 1:02 How you manage equity is important into achieving your long term and short term goals - 2:10 The top 5 money transfers in life - 2:55 Should you pay extra on your mortgage? - 3:51 What is good for the bank is bad for you - 5:29 You need savings more than you need equity - 8:06 The depression era mindset is the old way of thinking - 10:17 5 reasons to never pay off a mortgage - 11:40 Why you have to think from a prosperous mindset - 20:13 It's hard to win the game when you don't know the rules - 25:35 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Click here to subscribe with iTunes Click here to subscribe with Stitcher Click here to subscribe with RSS

Ep 14The Best Investment Nobody Has Heard Of with Kevin Nichols - Episode 14
Kevin Nichols is the managing partner at Penumbra Capital Management and he talks with Curtis today about the best investment nobody has heard of. This conversation is a real eye opener to new alternative investment options. Curtis's motto is that what you learn today and how you position yourself will determine your future financial well-being 5, 10, 20 years from today. To learn more about how to manage your wealth in a practical way, visit www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Links and Resources from this Episode www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Connect with Kevin https://thepenumbraplan.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-nichols-40400022 Contact Kevin at 817-479-9770 or [email protected] Special Listener Gift Schedule a 15-Minute Call with Curtis Free Ebook Financial Planning Has Failed Show Notes Kevin's background - 1:14 The idea started with investing in life settlements - 2:09 Why he pooled all the policies together into a larger fund - 5:25 People are raising their hands wanting Kevin and his company to be involved - 9:46 Why they don't want the premiums to go low - 10:36 Finding non-correlated alternative investments - 12:39 Why Kevin only deals with A or better rated companies - 15:09 Why most people are speculating and not investing - 16:39 Who should be contacting Kevin? - 21:35 Employ your capital and be a good steward over your money - 24:24 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Click here to subscribe with iTunes Click here to subscribe with Stitcher Click here to subscribe with RSS

Ep 13Turnkey Real Estate with Jimmy Vreeland Part 2 - Episode 13
This is Part 2 where Jimmy Vreeland and Curtis May talk about turnkey real estate and how even non accredited investors can create cash flow investments. Together they share the 4 pillars of wealth within real estate and why creating cashflow is the real income security to focus on. Watch the Private Lending Webinar with Curtis and Jimmy http://www.webinar123.net/passiveREincome Curtis's motto is that what you learn today and how you position yourself will determine your future financial well-being 5, 10, 20 years from today. To learn more about how to manage your wealth in a practical way, visit www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Links and Resources from this Episode www.jointopsproperties.com Part 1 : http://practicalwealth.libsyn.com/turnkey-real-estate-with-jimmy-vreeland-episode-7 www.practicalwealthadvisors.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqt28JgVQmlhtlmMDQ93Ug/videos Private Lending Webinar with Curtis and Jimmy http://www.webinar123.net/passiveREincome Special Listener Gift Schedule a 15-Minute Call with Curtis Free Ebook Financial Planning Has Failed Show Notes Why Jimmy thinks real estate is the best cash flow vehicle - 1:09 Downsides to turnkey real estate - 2:57 What he's thinking about when buying real estate - 4:55 Where to store your cash - 6:15 How a life insurance policy is just like a house - 8:26 What happens if the market cuts in half? - 11:06 Everyone should be in the cash flow and banking business - 13:08 The history of economics is the same subject and you need to understand trends - 17:12 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Click here to subscribe with iTunes Click here to subscribe with Stitcher Click here to subscribe with RSS

Ep 127 Principles of Prosperity with Kim Butler - Episode 12
Kim Butler is the creator of the 7 Principles of Prosperity and she's leading a movement that's helping people gain control of their money and have it work for them. In this episode Kim and Curtis talk about those 7 principles and share insights on how to feel empowered with any amount of money you may have. Curtis's motto is that what you learn today and how you position yourself will determine your future financial well-being 5, 10, 20 years from today. To learn more about how to manage your wealth in a practical way, visit www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Links and Resources from this Episode www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Connect with Kim www.prosperitypeaks.com http://www.prosperitypeaks.com/pem-books Eight Perspectives on Prosperity Economics book Special Listener Gift Schedule a 15-Minute Call with Curtis Free Ebook Financial Planning Has Failed Show Notes Why Kim is the reason I do what I do - 0:59 How basing work off of principles makes our work unchanging - 1:55 Understanding the 7 Principles of Prosperity - 3:47 Do 401k plans follow the 7 Principles of Prosperity? - 4:40 Principle #1 Think - 5:08 Principle #2 See - 7:00 Principle #3 Measure - 8:05 Principle #4 Flow - 10:32 Principle #5 Control - 12:25 Life insurance is not an investment, it's a place to store cash - 15:47 Principle #6 Move - 18:44 Principle #7 Multiply - 20:39 Why big banks tell us the wrong advice and how to avoid this huge mistake - 22:56 Creating the emergency fund - 24:44 If you think you can't do anything, you can always learn - 28:15 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Click here to subscribe with iTunes Click here to subscribe with Stitcher Click here to subscribe with RSS

Ep 11Getting Small Business Credit with Almitra Tankersly - Episode 11
Almitra Tankersly is an expert on business credit. In this episode Curtis and Almitra talk about the the 5 mistakes people make when starting a business and what to do to establish and get business credit. Curtis's motto is that what you learn today and how you position yourself will determine your future financial well-being 5, 10, 20 years from today. To learn more about how to manage your wealth in a practical way, visit www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Links and Resources from this Episode www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Connect with Almitra https://www.creditfitness.co https://www.linkedin.com/in/almitra-tankersly-5361516b https://twitter.com/tgtalkscredit https://www.facebook.com/CreditFitnessInc Text the word CURTIS to 215-645-7053 http://enforcedaccuracy.com Special Listener Gift Schedule a 15-Minute Call with Curtis Free Ebook Financial Planning Has Failed Show Notes Why credit is such a heavy weighted topic? - 1:52 Focus on making money and generating revenue - 4:38 The 5 mistakes people make - 6:57 Tip #1 - Why your business name matters - 8:54 Tip #2 - Business address - 16:50 Tip #3 - Make sure your business is separate entity from your person - 20:03 Tip #4 - Having business contact information - 23:54 Tip #5 - Email in sync with website - 30:40 How Almitra is completing all these steps in as little as 3 days - 37:26 Who should be thinking about getting business credit - 38:00 It all starts with good personal finance - 45:30 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking hereMake sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Click here to subscribe with iTunes Click here to subscribe with Stitcher Click here to subscribe with RSS

Ep 10Think Like a CFO
bonusIn this special bonus episode Curtis gives the 7 Rules on how you can think like a CFO to create a strong foundation with your personal economy. By following these pieces of advice you can see how a good CFO is an expert, and applies their expertise wisely. Curtis's motto is that what you learn today and how you position yourself will determine your future financial well-being 5, 10, 20 years from today. To learn more about how to manage your wealth in a practical way, visit www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Links and Resources from this Episode www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Special Listener Gift Schedule a 15-Minute Call with Curtis Free Ebook Financial Planning Has Failed Show Notes Do you feel like you're one layoff away from disaster? - 1:45 The foundation of a strong personal economy - 2:42 Stop being a victim and take control - 3:21 Saving cash gives you strength - 5:33 Creating passive income that you don't have to work for - 6:35 Developing a legacy of wealth and wisdom - 6:53 CFO Rule #1 - Live by a budget - 8:36 CFO Rule #2 - Manage your debt - 11:53 If you're going to to go into debt to buy an asset that makes you money - 15:11 CFO Rule #3 - Engage in strategic planning - 16:18 CFO Rule #4 - Minimize your tax exposure and maximize your tax breaks - 20:42 Having a business is not optional - 23:34 CFO Rule #5 - Continually build your skills and knowledge - 26:20 CFO Rule #6 - Learn to maintain excellent records - 28:12 CFO Rule #7 - Focus on profit - 29:54 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking hereMake sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Click here to subscribe with iTunes Click here to subscribe with Stitcher Click here to subscribe with RSS

Ep 10Money for Life with Jeffrey Reeves - Episode 10
Jeffrey Reeves is the author of Curtis's favorite book: Money for Life. In this episode Curtis and Jeffrey talk about the 4 Pillars of Financial Security and they remove some of the commons myths around finance, life insurance, taxes and becoming your own bank. Curtis's motto is that what you learn today and how you position yourself will determine your future financial well-being 5, 10, 20 years from today. To learn more about how to manage your wealth in a practical way, visit www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Links and Resources from this Episode www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Jeffrey's book - Money for Life on Amazon Special Listener Gift Schedule a 15-Minute Call with Curtis Free Ebook Financial Planning Has Failed Show Notes Special guest Jeffrey Reeves - 0:29 The debt paradigm puzzle - 2:33 Ben Franklin and the frontier paradigm - 4:03 How debt is a new form of slavery - 6:43 4 Pillars of Financial Security - 7:27 The retirement myth - 9:10 Postponing taxation - 12:45 How to prepare for retirement - 16:56 Save from income, invest from assets - 18:22 The chronological sequence of the 4 Pillars of Financial Security - 19:56 Jeffrey's background of creating the Money for Life system - 23:07 The real meaning of economics - 28:25 Values and principles - 33:02 Changing your mind about money - 36:22 Investing vs speculating - 40:01 Becoming your own bank - 42:00 Banking is simply creating a pool of capital that you control - 47:50 America is based on economics - 50:05 If you want a free America it's going to be individuals and small businesses that stand up - 51:46 What Jeffrey is currently doing - 54:01 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Click here to subscribe with iTunes Click here to subscribe with Stitcher Click here to subscribe with RSS

Ep 9Where to Put Your Money with Joe Pantozzi - Episode 9
In this episode Joe Pantozzi talks with Curtis about the components of wealth and prosperity including how to think from a prosperous mindset, the importance of having a good WHY, committing to excellence, and to focus on giving. Curtis's motto is that what you learn today and how you position yourself will determine your future financial well-being 5, 10, 20 years from today. To learn more about how to manage your wealth in a practical way, visit www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Links and Resources from this Episode www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Connect with Joe http://alphaomegawealth.com Facebook - Alpha Omega Wealth Twitter - Alpha Omega Wealth LinkedIn - Alpha Omega Wealth YouTube - Alpha Omega Wealth Special Listener Gift Schedule a 15-Minute Call with Curtis Free Ebook Financial Planning Has Failed Show Notes Joe making the switch over to Prosperity Economics - 1:30 You can't think like the world thinks - 4:12 Selling is getting someone intellectually engaged in a future result that is good for them - 6:37 People will live up to their expectations, but if they don't set expectations that exceed their grasp, then they're never going to grow - 10:20 The importance of being aware, figuring out the WHY - 13:28 If you don't have a good WHY, then you won't be able to accomplish the goals you say you have - 14:23 If what you're doing is enriching others' lives, don't feel guilty about making money and being successful - 16:38 A word on excellence - 17:57 Lessons learned and how to apply it: "Where do you put your money?" - 21:48 How rich people got rich - 24:00 Most people don't have a money problem, most people have a philosophy problem - 25:52 Great reads - 27:15 Capital consumption vs generational wealth - 32:12 Components and escalation of wealth - 34:55 Fuller: "If it wasn't for governments, there is enough on this planet to make every inhabitant a billionaire." - 35:52 Pursue relationships instead of wealth - 36:41 Recap - 37:36 Joe's parting words of wisdom - 39:00

Ep 8The 5 Step Money Organizer Plan - Episode 8
Curtis shares the 5 Step Money Organizer Plan to putting you in a position to be prosperous and to live prosperously. This was a special interview he did with Todd Strobel from The Prosperity Podcast. Curtis's motto is that what you learn today and how you position yourself will determine your future financial well-being--5, 10, 20 years from today. To learn more about how to manage your wealth in a practical way, visit www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Links and Resources from this Episode http://www.moneyorganizerplan.com/index.html www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Email [email protected] for free report on good debt vs. bad debt Call Curtis at 601-622-3121 The Prosperity Podcast Special Listener Gift Schedule a 15-Minute Call with Curtis Free Ebook Financial Planning Has Failed Show Notes Introducing Curtis May The Money Organizer Plan - 1:11 How the Money Organizer Plan Came About - 2:08 Step One: Creating ATM Money: Establishing a Short Term Liquid Fund - 3:11 Step Two: Debt Elimination - 10:09 Step Three: Building Cash Reserves - 14:17 Where to Go to Learn More? - 16:16 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Click here to subscribe with iTunes Click here to subscribe with Stitcher Click here to subscribe with RSS

Ep 7Turnkey Real Estate with Jimmy Vreeland - Episode 7
Jimmy Vreeland and Curtis May talk about turnkey real estate and how even non accredited investors can create cashflow investments. Together they share the 4 pillars of wealth within real estate and why creating cashflow is the real income security to focus on. Listen to Part 2 of the interview: http://practicalwealth.libsyn.com/turnkey-real-estate-with-jimmy-vreeland-part-2-episode-13 Watch the Private Lending Webinar with Curtis and Jimmy http://www.webinar123.net/passiveREincome To learn more about how to manage your wealth in a practical way, visit Curtis May's website: http://practicalwealthadvisors.com/ Links in this Episode: http://practicalwealthadvisors.com/ www.jointopsproperties.com Show Notes: 01:40 Jimmy's background and his current work focus 02:39 Why Rich Dad Poor Dad says to start with Real Estate 03:25 Getting money to work for you 04:34 His unique niche in the real estate marketplace 07:00 Stop feeling guilty about making money 08:08 Two ways to help people profit from real estate 10:39 What turnkey buyers are really looking for 12:23 The 4 pillars of wealth with real estate 15:05 Why you don't have security in your job

Ep 6Don't Die For Free - Episode 6
Curtis shares a personal story about a cousin that was recently killed and how the family had to work through the emotional and financial devastation. He explains why insurance companies investigate before they make a payout and why most people are underinsured because of human life value. To learn more about how to manage your wealth in a practical way, visit Curtis May's website: http://practicalwealthadvisors.com/ Links in this Episode: http://practicalwealthadvisors.com/ Show Notes: 02:14 The core of all planning is insurance because you need to bet on certainty. 03:00 Don't be emotionally devastated and financially devastated. 06:03 Why insurance companies investigate before they make a payout. 07:03 Human Life Value - Why most people are underinsured. 08:56 Your legacy is to pass on wealth and wisdom. 10:40 Half of winning is showing up. 11:21 Don't just have insurance on your job. 12:31 Insurance is the only that guarantees what you want to happen will happen. 14:23 It's not about the product. It's about the strategy. 16:10 Begin with the end in mind when it comes to your finances.

Ep 5What Does 'Prosperity Economics' Mean?- Episode 005
Welcome to the fifth episode of the Practical Wealth Podcast. In this episode, Curtis has a conversation with PodKick Producer Spencer Shaw. They hash out the meaning of Prosperity Economics and Alternative Investing. If you're new to these concepts, this episode will explain how they can change the way you think about finances. To learn more about how to manage your wealth in a practical way, visit Curtis May's website: http://practicalwealthadvisors.com Links in this Episode: http://practicalwealthadvisors.com Show Notes: 00:00 Intro 00:37 Spencer Shaw special guest 01:10 Curtis's take on Prosperity 03:04 Losing my religion 03:52 Minimize your loses 04:38 Two ways people lose their money 06:36 Is prosperity applicable to anyone? 08:55 Prosperity Economics is about Principles 09:20 The Rungs of the Prosperity ladder 10:37 How long does prosperity usually take to understand 13:27 What does "alternative to wall-street" mean? 15:11 Four things you can do with your savings 19:45 Whole Life Insurance 22:05 The Money Operating System 25:58 Knowledge and Capital creates opportunity 27:22 How to learn more on Prosperity Economics 30:32 Final tips to share with the audience 30:43 "Change your viewpoint to change your life"

Ep 4Creating Wealth With Real Estate (Part 2) - Episode 004
Welcome to the fourth episode of the Practical Wealth Podcast. In this episode, Curtis continues his conversation with Dan Zitofsky of Zitofsky Capital Management. To learn more about how to manage your wealth in a practical way, visit Curtis May's website: http://practicalwealthadvisors.com Links in this Episode: http://practicalwealthadvisors.com www.zitofskycapitalmanagement.com Show Notes: 00:00 Intro 00:29 Special Guest: Dan Zitofsky- Zitofsky Capital Management 00:56 Turnkey Investing 02:02 Due diligence and research 03:35 Property Management is key 36:22 You can't stay in business long without creating value. 12:59 Curtis: "I am a financial educator" 14:31 Entering the wealth cycle 22:23 How listeners can get in touch with Dan: www.zitofskycapitalmanagement.com 23:18 This is what big banks do with their money! 25:05 We want to teach you the truth about money.

Ep 3Creating Wealth With Real Estate (Part 1) - Episode 003
Welcome to the third episode of the Practical Wealth Podcast. In this episode, Curtis has a conversation with Dan Zitofsky of Zitofsky Capital Management. They will teach you how to think like the big banks and create wealth the right way. To learn more about how to manage your wealth in a practical way, visit Curtis May's website: http://practicalwealthadvisors.com/ Links in this Episode: http://practicalwealthadvisors.com http://www.zitofskycapitalmanagement.com Show Notes: 00:00 Intro 00:29 Special Guest: Dan Zitofsky- Zitofsky Capital Management 00:55 Background of Dan 01:47 Flipping was not creating wealth 03:15 Buying properties in emerging markets 08:43 Two schools of thought in personal finance 09:19 People who build wealth, build businesses and buy real estate. 10:38 Income is not wealth 17:45 How much money do you need? 21:52 Curtis's core strategy 23:28 Where do you store your cash?

Ep 2Defining Moments in Decision Making - Episode 002
Welcome to the second episode of the Practical Wealth Podcast. In this insightful episode, Curtis May shares his shortcuts to making better financial decisions. In just 15 minutes you will take away tangible financial tips that will change your life. To learn more about how to manage your wealth in a practical way, visit Curtis May's website: http://practicalwealthadvisors.com/ Links in this Episode: http://practicalwealthadvisors.com/ Show Notes: 00:00 Intro 01:28 We're going to talk about defining moments 03:47 In traditional finances: You were told what to think, not how to think. 04:12 The first defining moment 04:56 The second defining moment 07:00 There are options that are available to you that you don't even know exist. 07:18 Knowledge is something that you learn. I want to give you wisdom. 08:02 Get a copy of : The Richest Man in Babylon 08:29 Seven cures of a lean purse 11:43 Wages make you a living, profits make you a fortune. 13:36 How do you make more value? 14:53 Reach out to us with comments and suggestions!

Ep 1Practical Wealth: The First Episode - Curtis May - Episode 001
Welcome to the first episode of the Practical Wealth Podcast! In this insightful episode, Curtis May shares his story and his practical mindset on wealth. This is a great intro into what you'll be learning from this podcast. To learn more about how you can manage your wealth in a practical way, visit Curtis May's website: http://practicalwealthadvisors.com Links in this Episode: http://practicalwealthadvisors.com Show Notes: 00:00 Intro 00:37 Who am I and why you should listen 01:43 I was a mainstream and traditional advisor at first 02:48 I'm a third generation entrepreneur 03:01 What people my age don't hear 03:10 People get financial indoctrination, not education 06:06 Creating a pool of capital 09:42 Taking control of your personal economy 10:30 Kim Butler's book + Prosperity ladder 12:52 Good debt vs. Bad debt 15:56 Profits are better than wages 16:27 My nickname: the Contrarian 16:42 I want you to do what you want to do, not what you have to. 17:51 Buy your life and time back. 22:45 We are going to focus on being excellent on this podcast.