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Correcting impulsive spending early helps develop strong financial habits that support long-term stability and smart money management. It instills the discipline needed to resist unnecessary purchases, making it easier to save for meaningful goals and investments, allowing you to build wealth that generations after you will benefit from. Without these skills, impulsive spending can lead to debt and financial stress that become harder to manage later in life.
Listen now to learn how to overcome impulsive spending and the three deep questions you have to ask yourself to do so!
Key Talking Points of the Episode
00:00 Introduction
01:10 Question 1: What happens if you continue this cycle?
03:45 How can letting the cycle continue impact your future?
06:50 How can you work with the Budgetdog Academy team?
09:30 What impact did impulsive spending habits have on us in 2008?
12:52 Question 2: Why do you feel that way?
15:28 What are the most common reasons for impulsive spending?
17:33 Why is it important to understand the real cause of impulsive spending habits?
19:27 How will your spending habits impact generations after you?
21:17 Why do you need to take action to change your spending habits today?
23:23 How did changing my mindset set us up for financial success?
27:37 How did our financial habits help us prepare for difficult situations?
33:41 What is the benefit of changing your spending habits early in life?
Quotables
âThe pain of staying the same isnât as bad as the pain of change.â
âIf you donât change your financial habits, youâre essentially signing up for a lifetime of being a slave to your job.â
âBoring wins when it comes to building wealthâdiscipline and consistency over flashy purchases.â
Links
Budgetdog Academy
www.budgetdogacademy.com
The Roadmap to Financial Freedom
https://www.amazon.com/Roadmap-Financial-Freedom-Millionaires-Automated/dp/1394217242
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For most people, financial freedom is the end goal and financial stability is just a step along the way. This is how this roadmap works and if youâre not sure when you are financially stable, there are 3 levels that can help you identify where you are and how far youâve got until you achieve your financial goals.
Listen to this episode to learn more about getting on the right path to financial freedom, achieving financial stability, and what the 3 levels are to help guide you on your journey!
Key Talking Points of the Episode
00:00 Introduction
01:21 What is the first level of achieving financial freedom like?
04:26 What are the key pieces of level 1 in achieving financial freedom?
06:28 When do you get to level 2 of achieving financial freedom?
09:04 How will level 2 of achieving financial freedom help you gain confidence?
11:35 How does getting to level 2 give you options in life?
14:02 What is level 3 of achieving financial freedom?
16:30 How does level 3 change your life completely?
18:22 What is the importance of getting through the hardest part of financial freedom?
20:05 What does it take to get on the right path to financial freedom?
Quotables
âBasically the only thing between you and financial freedom at this point is time.â
âWhen you have the confidence to leave your 9-5 to do something you love, your energy follows it.â
âWhen youâre at that point, your life changes entirely. You donât need people, you donât need to make an income, you donât need all of these other things and therefore, more money typically comes to you.â
Links
Website: Budgetdog
https://budgetdog.com
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Do you know why not everybody is a millionaire? Itâs because they donât know the right way to build wealth and they donât think they can do it, which are essentially 2 of the biggest things that could also be holding you back from achieving financial freedom as well.
Listen now to learn how simple it can be to become a millionaire and what you need to do to start building your wealth today!
Key Talking Points of the Episode
00:00 Introduction
01:21 What is the importance of systems in building wealth?
04:02 What kind of system do you need to be financially free?
07:25 How does following a system give you confidence in building wealth?
09:17 How will your financial plan help you become debt-free?
11:09 What is the smartest way to retire from your 9-5 job?
15:39 How does getting outside your comfort zone bring you success?
18:06 Why is it important to get comfortable with being uncomfortable?
19:41 What system do you need to start building wealth?
21:01 How can automating your investments make wealth building easier?
Quotables
âIf you donât use systems, youâre going to lose, no matter how hard you work.â
âMost people donât do things because they donât believe they can do it.â
âYouâre not gonna become a millionaire instantly, but youâre gonna feel good about your money instantly."
Links
Website: Budgetdog
https://www.budgetdog.com
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Did you know that one of the biggest things holding you back from achieving financial freedom is your lack of knowledge? This is a simple concept thatâs been explained by many successful people for decades now and this could be the one thing thatâs holding you back too, especially if youâre skeptical about people who can help you.
Listen to this episode to learn how you can overcome the skepticism towards working with financial professionals and how it can help you get on the right path to financial freedom!
Key Talking Points of the Episode
00:00 Introduction
01:01 What makes it challenging to reach people who need help?
02:11 Why do you need to seek help from a financial professional?
03:03 How can you overcome the skepticism towards working with a financial professional?
04:00 What questions should you be asking if you want to build wealth?
06:02 How can a financial professional help you get on the right path to success?
07:15 Why is it important to have guidance from someone who understands finances?
08:20 How can Budgetdog Academy help you get on the right financial path?
Quotables
âThose that do nothing, Iâm telling you right now â the expense, or letâs call it the opportunity cost lost in this situation is sickening.â
âMost of the time, the reason you donât work with a professional and the reason you think youâre gonna figure this out yourself through Google and YouTube, and all this kind of stuff, is because youâre skeptical.â
âYou need to work with a financial professional as soon as humanly possible because whatâs gonna happen is that youâre gonna continue to be skeptical of everybody out there because everybodyâs here to take your pockets and take your money, and itâs ultimately gonna be hurting your pockets.â
Links
Website: Budgetdog
https://www.budgetdog.com
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We all want to make a ton of money so we can achieve financial freedom, but do you know the real secret behind making it happen? Itâs not the best product, itâs not the newest strategy â itâs the purpose thatâs driving you. This is what Budgetdog made me realize and this is how we got to where we are today.
Listen now to learn the ultimate secret behind making a ton of money and why you need to understand this early on in your career!
Key Talking Points of the Episode
00:00 Introduction
01:20 What was the purpose of Budgetdog in the beginning?
03:23 How did Budgetdog turn into a business for us?
06:27 How did turning Budgetdog into a business change my mindset?
09:04 What happened when we shifted back to focusing on providing value and solutions?
10:20 How does your mindset and approach impact the success of your business?
12:05 Why is marketing important for your business regardless of your purpose?
14:00 What is my goal for you at Budgetdog?
15:01 How did sticking to our purpose to serve help us connect with people who need us?
17:04 How can you find a solution to serve the people you want to help?
18:19 How can focusing on your purpose help your business grow?
Quotables
âIn 2019, the internet was a thing. Instagram was a thing, social media was a thing, but not like it is today, to where people actually have courses and products and books and educational series, and things like that they actually sell.â
âIf you continually give, you have a good heart, and youâre really authentic about it, youâll be amazed at what youâll just receive as a result.â
âThe more I changed my mindset back to focusing on the actual result of the individual, of the person Iâm working with, and helping and caring for them, the income would just be a by-product of that.â
Links
Website: Budgetdog
https://www.budgetdog.com
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Building wealth and achieving success in life will not happen if youâre not around the right people. This is what Iâve learned from the mentors I had throughout my life, especially those I worked with at Deloitte, who have played significant roles to the success I have today.
Listen to this episode to hear what I learned from the three mentors I had in Deloitte and how those lessons changed my life and put me on the path to financial freedom!
Key Talking Points of the Episode
00:00 Introduction
02:05 How can being around the right people encourage your growth?
05:02 What did I learn from my very first mentor at Deloitte?
09:11 Why is mindset the first thing you need to change if you want financial freedom?
12:18 How did my second mentor help me understand the value of investing in connections?
14:34 How can the scarcity mindset hold you back from becoming successful?
17:24 How did changing my mindset put me on the right path to financial freedom?
20:08 What did my third mentor teach me about wealth?
22:31 How can being around the right people help you change your mindset?
24:48 Why are mentors a crucial component to your success?
Quotables
âYouâre gonna make mistakes. If youâre so scared to make mistakes, youâre gonna make the biggest mistake which is doing nothing.â
âAt the end of the day, I think that a lot of people are closer to wealth than they actually are led to believe because theyâve always been in their little bubble.â
âI think a lot of people donât understand the power of just being around somebody you wanna emulate.â
Links
Website: Budgetdog
https://budgetdog.com/
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When people around you are telling you that youâre doing well, youâre never going to know what youâre missing out on. This is what happened to me early in life and how I lost $1M â just because I didnât know better and I wasnât around people who did.
Listen now to learn how I lost $1 million and what I couldâve done earlier to prevent it, so you can avoid making the same mistakes I did!
Key Talking Points of the Episode
00:00 Introduction
02:56 What could have happened if I started investing earlier?
06:29 What is holding most people back from investing earlier?
08:46 How did things change when I entered the workforce?
13:38 How can being around the right people help you learn to build wealth?
15:49 How can learning about managing your finances help generations after you?
18:15 Why is it important for you to understand how much youâre losing if youâre not investing?
19:46 How can taking action today help you achieve financial freedom faster?
23:13 What can you do to start building your wealth today?
Quotables
âYouâre listening to my mistakes, so learn from it because if you donât learn from my mistakes, youâre gonna end up making it yourself and itâs too late.â
âAlthough I had some cash, it was being eaten alive by inflation when I couldâve literally taken that money and instead of opening a fancy bank account with 4 clicks, I couldâve opened a Roth IRA with also 4 clicks and done the exact same thing.â
âIf I continued down that path of thinking, not changing the way I think and rewiring my brain, I would continually not ever getting ahead.â
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The process of achieving financial freedom is not easy, but itâs not as complicated as most people make it seem to be either. It can be simple if you know what to do and where to begin, and if youâre not sure where that is, you can start with my 5-step Financial Freedom Framework â the system that helped me and my students achieve financial freedom.
Listen to this episode to learn more about the things that can help you achieve financial freedom and how the 5-step Financial Freedom Framework can get you there faster!
Key Talking Points of the Episode
00:00 Introduction
01:55 Step 1: Make Money
05:05 What is the biggest problem people face with making money?
08:30 What can you do if you donât make enough money?
12:09 Step 2: Building a Systematic Engine
14:34 What is the importance of investing in your education?
15:06 Step 3: Joining the Right Circles
18:25 How can you get closer to the right people?
20:42 Step 4: Buying Cash-flowing Assets
24:15 Step 5: Shift Active Income to Passive
26:36 What are the benefits of having passive income?
29:20 What should you keep in mind while building wealth?
33:51 How can focusing on the right things help you achieve financial freedom?
34:59 What is the Five Step Financial Freedom Framework?
Quotables
âThis right here is the biggest problem with making money. You donât know how much you need so you constantly are chasing. Youâre constantly thinking that income is your issue â itâs not.â
âIf you had the education to do this stuff, youâre going to become the wealthy individual weâre referring to.â
âA clear roadmap that shifts your focus to define success as the daily input of the system, not the result of the system.â
Links
Website: Budgetdog
https://budgetdog.com/
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Achieving financial freedom isnât easy, but it can be very simple if you have the right systems and the right intention. This is something that not a lot of people take into account when they think about building wealth, but it is such a big part of being able to take the right steps and get yourself closer to financial freedom.
Listen to this episode to learn what you can do if youâre serious about achieving financial freedom and how you can break away from your limiting beliefs!
Key Talking Points of the Episode
00:00 Introduction
01:15 What is The Roadmap to Financial Freedom about?
02:55 What did I have to start with?
05:04 How important is intention when youâre building financial freedom?
07:05 What is the importance of knowing your âwhyâ?
09:28 Why do you need to check out the Millionaire Club?
10:05 What would happen if you continue to do nothing about your finances?
11:57 How can being intentional help make wealth building easier for you?
14:02 What would it really take for you to get on the right path to financial freedom?
16:45 Why is it important to identify whatâs holding you back from achieving financial freedom?
Quotables
âI think the biggest thing is it was not easy, I was not lucky, and I had zero hand outs.â
âA lot of people are great at different things but if we constantly point to why these people have more than us and we just complain about it, itâs not gonna work.â
âThe financial freedom is almost a by-product. Your personal financial freedom is a by-product of the steps and actions youâre taking for the bigger cause.â
Links
Book: The Roadmap to Financial Freedom
https://www.amazon.com/Roadmap-Financial-Freedom-Millionaires-Automated/dp/1394217242
Skool: Millionaire Club
https://www.skool.com/millionaire-club-8278/about
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Everybody wants financial freedom but not a lot of people know what it really takes to get there, especially with everything weâre seeing on social media today. There is plenty of work that goes into every step of the process, from getting started to keeping your momentum, and thatâs what weâre talking about today.
Listen now to learn what it really is like before and after financial freedom, what it takes to get through the challenges you will face, and how you can move forward today and get closer to financial freedom!
Key Talking Points of the Episode
00:00 Introduction
01:55 What is it really like before you achieve financial freedom?
04:04 How does your resilience affect your ability to achieve success?
06:01 What makes starting the journey to financial freedom the hardest part?
08:39 How can you turn your negative emotions into fuel to achieve your goals?
09:55 What do you need to understand about what happens before achieving financial freedom?
13:52 What is it like after youâve achieved financial freedom?
16:51 What does life look like when you have financial freedom?
18:14 How has financial freedom given me a new purpose in life?
20:18 What do our goals look like now that we have financial freedom?
22:46 What do people make financial freedom out to be?
25:54 What is the true purpose of achieving financial freedom?
Quotables
âThe biggest thing behind this entire process is understanding that you have to be resilient.â
âIf you donât set yourself up, youâre never gonna achieve financial freedom. Youâre always gonna be sitting in the before stage and youâre never gonna get past this â I donât want you guys to do that.â
âThe more and more you believe in yourself, the more and more that you start to think this way, and you listen to this podcast and get around people who think this way, you start to believe that for yourself too.â
Links
Website: Budgetdog
https://budgetdog.com/
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Have you ever wondered why many people want to become millionaires, but not everybody becomes one? Itâs really simple â they donât think they can do it and theyâre not equipped with the right mindset, knowledge, structure, and systems to make it happen, even when in reality, itâs very simple to achieve.
Listen to this episode to learn more about the reality behind achieving your first million and what could possibly be stopping you from becoming a millionaire today!
Key Talking Points of the Episode
00:00 Introduction
01:12 How easy can it be to become a millionaire?
02:18 What would it take to become a millionaire with average income?
04:45 How much of your income should you expect if you want to be a millionaire?
05:56 What does your mindset have to do with becoming a millionaire?
07:00 Why is it important to have the right structure and systems when building wealth?
08:01 Why do you need to understand that you need to make big changes to build wealth?
Quotables
âMy point here is to show that $7 a month will turn you into a millionaire, meaning it doesnât take as much as you actually think.â
âThe very first thing you have to do is get into the right mental frame. If you donât think you can build wealth because of the way you grew up, if youâve never built wealth and youâve been defeated, or thereâs been shame around money, itâs gonna be hard to ever get past that stage.â
âItâs super simple â itâs not a complex system, itâs not crazy rocket science. Itâs simplified stuff thatâs allowed us to be millionaires.â
Links
Website: Budgetdog
https://budgetdog.com/
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The most successful investors always say âtime in the market is more important than timing the marketâ and I could not agree more. There is no point in timing the market and waiting on the sidelines for that perfect day because if you take action now, youâre still going to make a better return than when you try to gamble your investments.
Listen to this episode to learn more about timing the market, why it isnât the best thing to do, and how you can actually achieve your financial goals if you have the right mindset!
Key Talking Points of the Episode
00:00 Introduction
01:11 Why is it important to be educated before investing in anything?
02:05 What could happen if you keep on timing the market?
03:31 Why is it important to listen to the right people?
04:54 What should your investing goals be like?
06:00 What is the purpose of investing your money?
07:07 How does your mindset affect your ability to build wealth?
08:56 What can you do to prepare for your investments?
11:21 How does the Budgetdog Academy help people achieve their financial goals?
12:27 Why shouldn't you try to time the market?
15:46 How should you be approaching your investments?
17:21 Why will this mindset prevent you from achieving your financial goals?
18:52 Why is it important to be careful with the information you listen to?
Quotables
âThe whole point of all things investing is to learn to hit your financial goals, because thatâs what you came here to do.â
âIt is not a challenging game if you ask the right questions and think about this the right way.â
âYou canât guess, youâre not gonna know. So if you wanna hit your goals, stop asking the question âis it the right time to invest in the market?â.â
Links
Website: Budgetdog
https://www.budgetdog.com
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Cryptocurrency has been making waves again, similar to how it did in 2021. Along with this craze comes a lot of hype and if youâre not educating yourself enough on the many factors that this investment would affect your portfolio, you could end up losing more than you could imagine.
Listen now to learn more about investing in crypto, the reality behind these crazes, and how you could protect yourself while diversifying your portfolio!
Key Talking Points of the Episode
00:00 Introduction
02:16 What are people saying about crypto today?
03:03 Why is it important to listen to the right people about investing your money?
04:25 What should you know about investing your money in crypto?
07:02 How can you protect yourself from the hype of these investments?
09:03 Why is it important to be vigilant when investing in something new?
10:01 What is a financial plan?
11:18 Why is it important to have a plan for your finances?
12:24 What is the best way to start building your investment portfolio?
14:34 What do you need to understand about these investment trends?
16:04 Why is it important to protect yourself from the hype of crazes like this?
18:13 What can you do to make sure youâre investing in the right vehicles?
Quotables
âThe whole purpose of investing is to hit your financial goals and I think that a lot of people, especially in the offices, donât understand what theyâre even in this game for.â
âHistory doesnât always repeat itself, but it does rhyme.â
âI think how we think as investors are what drive our results long term because oftentimes, what comes up must come down.â
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The first step to achieving financial freedom is knowing that you want it and being willing to do the work to get there. That is how todayâs guest, Aaron Teer and his wife started their journey, and thatâs what they are sharing with us on the show.
Listen to this episode to learn more about Aaronâs story, how they started working on their finances, and where they are today with achieving their financial goals with support from the Budgetdog Academy!
Key Talking Points of the Episode
00:00 Introduction
01:45 What were money conversations like for Aaron and Tiffany as kids?
03:35 How did Aaronâs parentsâ financial mindset affect him as an adult?
04:21 What was the pivotal moment for Aaron towards his finances?
06:13 What was the conversation like between Aaron and his wife about their finances?
07:26 How has financial management changed for Aaron and his wife?
09:01 How did Aaronâs background affect their finances?
10:33 How has Aaronâs sobriety improved their life?
11:59 What steps has Aaron and his wife taken to achieve their financial goals?
16:01 What are Aaronâs plans and goals for their finances?
19:04 What is Aaronâs advice for people who want to get their finances sorted out?
23:17 How has Aaronâs financial situation changed since they started taking action?
24:31 What quote helps Aaron move forward through challenges in life?
Quotables
âI think once you fix one thing, the next thing naturally comes as the secondary benefit.â
âAnother part of the plan is just sticking to the plan.â
âThe answers are out there. There are resources, there are ways you can change your situation.â
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Building wealth isnât dependent on your income or inheritance, it depends on your motivation, knowledge, and actions. This is what weâre uncovering in todayâs episode as we talk about how acting like a millionaire will help you become an actual millionaire.
Listen now to learn more about the reality behind building wealth and how you can start acting like a millionaire if you want to become a millionaire!
Key Talking Points of the Episode
00:00 Introduction
02:29 What does it really take to become wealthy?
03:37 Why is inheritance not always a factor in building wealth?
05:23 What is the biggest factor that hold people back from becoming millionaires?
08:07 What is the importance of having mentors to support you in building wealth?
09:18 Why is mindset crucial in building your wealth?
11:25 How do your limiting beliefs prevent you from achieving your financial goals?
15:11 What is it really like to start working on changing the way you think?
16:43 How can you start gaining the confidence to change the path youâre on?
18:50 How can the media you consume help you achieve success?
20:50 What can happen when you start acting like a millionaire?
22:25 How can you build a plan that will help you achieve your financial goals?
25:02 Why is it important to stay focused on your âwhyâ?
28:18 What can you do today to start building your wealth?
Quotables
âIf youâre still on the sidelines and youâre not even in the game, wake up! Pay attention, join the academy, get moving, and start the process. Start the building of wealth that you deserve to build.â
âPeople who become millionaires off of inheritance are of lower odds than that of a casino success.â
âWhat you believe becomes your reality and when you change the way you think about things, youâre gonna change your success, and thatâs exactly what happened to me.â
Links
Website: Budgetdog
https://budgetdog.com/
Book: The Roadmap to Financial Freedom
https://www.amazon.com/Roadmap-Financial-Freedom-Millionaires-Automated/dp/1394217242
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Building wealth is simple, but itâs not easy, and thatâs what many of the richest people in the world can tell you. This is something Iâve also personally proven through the years and it is the foundation of Budgetdog Academy â helping others build wealth the right way so more people can achieve financial freedom in a sustainable and scalable manner.
Listen to this episode to learn why the rich get richer and how you can get yourself on the right path to financial freedom using a roadmap that has been proven effective through time!
Key Talking Points of the Episode
00:00 Introduction
02:42 How can your network provide you access to opportunities?
03:48 What is level 1 of building wealth the right way?
06:02 Why is it important to tell people what value you can provide?
07:54 How were we able to raise $1 million for capital?
09:20 How can following the roadmap to financial freedom ensure your success?
11:26 Why is it important to put effort into getting connected with the right people?
13:01 How can private equity help you build wealth faster?
Quotables
âThe skill sets I was able to get from these individuals because Iâve either paid to play at different times or I provided value to other groups that theyâve allowed me to their circle because Iâve been providing value at a higher level.â
âA lot of people are afraid to ask and the answer is gonna be ânoâ if you donât ask.â
âThe first 5, 10 years, or whatever â itâs gonna be working hard, just so you know. Youâre not gonna skip level 1, youâre not gonna skip any steps. Thatâs what I did, thatâs what youâre gonna have to do.âLinks
Book: The Roadmap to Financial Freedom
https://www.amazon.com/Roadmap-Financial-Freedom-Millionaires-Automated/dp/1394217242
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Joseph and Allie Swanson are members of the Budgetdog Academy and they are a testament of the success weâre able to guide our students through. They came to the Budgetdog Academy early this year and today, theyâre moving forward towards their big goals faster than anyone wouldâve expected with the help of the roadmap weâve built to help people achieve financial independence and freedom.
Listen to this episode to learn more about Joe and Allie, their finance backgrounds, and how the Budgetdog Academy is helping them stay on track to achieve their financial goals!
Key Talking Points of the Episode
00:00 Introduction
01:36 What was money like for Joe and Allie while growing up?
06:01 How did Joe and Allieâs childhood influence their financial habits as adults?
11:45 How did Joe and Allie meet?
14:01 What was it like for Joe and Allie to merge their finances?
16:05 How did Joe and Allie find the Budgetdog Academy?
18:10 What was it like for Joe and Allie to discover the Budgetdog Academy?
21:06 What sets Budgetdog Academy apart from others?
25:28 What are Joe and Allieâs goals for the future?
28:22 Why is it important to think long-term in building your finances up?
30:13 What kind of businesses are Joe and Allie looking into?
32:07 What is Joe and Allieâs advice for people who want to start working on their finances?
Quotables
âOur big goal last year was getting our finances in check and we were able to do that. I think we invested half of our income and still had money for our expenses and everything, and plus more, so we were so impressed by that â by just learning through the program.â
âOnce you find that business, youâve been talking about it so much, and when thereâs intention behind something, it will happen.â
âIf you really wanna get a grip at where youâre spending your money, then you want to understand how and why youâre spending your money.â
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Better financial habits can be for everybody, if you have a strong motivation and the drive to make it happen. This is what todayâs guest has proven through the years as he went from being a police officer with spending habits that were not as healthy to becoming a savvy investor on his way to grow a real estate portfolio for his familyâs future.
Listen now to learn how better financial habits can put you on the right path to success and what you can do today if you want to start getting your finances straightened out!
Key Talking Points of the Episode
00:00 Introduction
01:05 What were finances like for most families in the 80âs?
03:48 What was it like to not be taught about finances?
05:05 How would your parentsâ financial habits influence yours?
07:41 How can unhealthy spending habits impact your life?
08:45 What can the Budgetdog Academy help you with?
09:48 How does your childhood impact your financial habits as an adult?
11:30 Why is your intention important in building better financial habits?
13:29 How important is it to have people support you as you work on your finances?
19:03 How would your first deal impact your perspective in real estate?
22:40 How can you make the most of your investments with a partner?
23:47 How can real estate provide better opportunities for you and your family?
26:38 Why is real estate a smarter way to grow your wealth?
28:27 What can you start to do today to start building healthy financial habits?
Quotables
âI kinda learned as I grew up. I had to teach myself from making a lot of mistakes.â
âHaving communication is so important, especially when you have common goals you wanna talk about.â
Links
Website: Safety Pro Marksmanship and Tactical Training
https://safetyprotactical.com/
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Everybody talks about work-life balance, but what does that really mean?
If youâre stuck in a rut and you feel like you want more out of life, chances are, this is what youâre looking for too. Itâs pretty normal to be thinking this because everyone else is too, but is societyâs idea of balance really what you need to thrive in life?
Listen now to better understand what it really means to want work-life balance and what kind of balance is healthy to have in your life!
Key Talking Points of the Episode
00:00 Introduction
01:18 What is balance all about?
02:37 What does wanting balance truly mean?
03:31 What do most successful people in the world have in common?
04:42 How will your priorities help identify the kind of balance you will have in life?
06:01 What does healthy balance look like?
07:39 What is the reality behind the idea of having work-life balance?
09:01 What kind of balance should we aim to achieve?
10:44 Why is it important to have clarity on what you value the most?
12:01 Why should you address the desire for balance early in your career?
Quotables
âWhen you value balance, you value average because balance is average.â
âTheyâve gone so extreme to where they wanna reach a level of success that nothing is stopping them.â
âI know that I value achieving that goal, moreso than the idea of balance. Balance has never really been attractive to me.â
Links
Instagram: Brennan Schlagbaum
https://www.instagram.com/budgetdog
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Budgets are not supposed to restrict you, theyâre supposed to guide you, and this is something many people do not understand. Itâs honestly one of the biggest reasons thereâs so much resistance to implementing it but if you truly want to achieve financial freedom, this is the first thing you need to manage well and understand how to leverage!
Listen now to understand what it truly means to have a budget and how you can start managing your finances today to get to a better financial situation without cutting down on your expenses!
Key Talking Points of the Episode
00:00 Introduction
01:01 What do most people believe about achieving financial freedom?
02:08 How do most peopleâs belief systems affect their finances?
03:00 What mindset do you need to have for better financial management?
04:00 What do you need to understand about how budgets work?
06:09 What tools can you use to help you build your wealth?
07:36 How will your priorities help you manage your finances better?
08:28 Why is it important to really understand why you want to spend your money?
09:41 How can understanding your reasons help you make better financial decisions?
10:49 What is the importance of aligning your goals and finances?
Quotables
âIf you really wanna do this the right way, realize that thereâs 2 seasons â seasons of abundance and seasons of sacrifice, and both seasons are gonna happen from time to time, just like winter, fall, spring, and summer, and itâs okay.â
âAnything worthwhile is worth the sacrifice and anything worthwhile requires sacrifice.â
âMost novices will think that a budget is like the end all, be all, but itâs just a small â itâs probably 5% of the whole puzzle.â
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