Financial Freedom Series

I had 7 off-the-record conversations with real people who went from next-to-nothing to becoming financially free. In this *secret* podcast series, you’ll discover the surprising ways each person built financial freedom, and see how you can too!

What if everything you've been told about needing college to succeed is complete B.S.? Gabe Bult never set foot in a college classroom, yet by 22 he bought his first property with just $6,500 down, and by 29 he became financially free. If you're questioning whether you really need that degree, struggling to find your footing in a lucrative career, or wondering if it's too late to try something different, Gabe's story will completely change how you think about success. This episode reveals:The exact house hacking strategy to virtually eliminate your housing costs (and how he did it with just $6,500 down)How to resist materialism and the pressure to "keep up with the Joneses" and stay true to yourselfWhy "working to learn instead of working to earn" changes everything about building wealthHow to beat analysis paralysis every time so that you can achieve your goals fasterWhat his daily life actually looks like now that money isn't a stress factor

Steven Chen was making $52K as a California teacher, barely scraping by, when he did the math and realized he'd never be able to retire. Fast forward a few years: he's built a business with over 2 million followers teaching people about financial freedom through options trading.The crazy part? He's essentially doing the exact same thing he always did - teaching - just in a way that's infinitely more profitable. If you're stuck in a "safe" job but know you're capable of so much more, this conversation will show you what's possible.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to leverage your existing skills in completely new ways to build wealthThe exact transition strategy for building a side business while keeping your day jobWhen you know it's safe to make the leap from employee to entrepreneurHis "three pillars of wealth" framework that works at any income levelThe "skill stacking" method to exponentially increase your earning potentialHow to overcome the limiting belief that you can't monetize your skills outside of your day job

What do you do when you're drowning in $500K of debt from a medical degree you'll never use? If you're Latha Jay, you get real about manifestation – not the fluffy "think positive thoughts" version, but the practical kind that combines mindset shifts with strategic action to create massive financial change.Latha's story isn't your typical manifestation success story. She left medical school in her third year (to her immigrant parents' horror), worked on a farm for free, and found herself buried in student loans and credit card debt. But instead of staying stuck in shame and overwhelm, she used manifestation techniques to build a coaching business that hit over $500K in a single year, retired her husband, and now feeds over 20,000 people annually through their philanthropic work.This episode reveals:How to have the courage to follow your own path (even when you don't have a plan)Her exact "24-7 manifestation method" that rewrites your subconscious beliefs in just one weekHow to break free from trading time for money and create scalable income streamsThe one tiny action that shifted everything (hint: it has something to do with $5 automatic transfers)Why focusing on what you DON'T want creates more of what you don't want (and what to focus on instead)

Ken Honda has sold over 8 million books worldwide, but his path to financial freedom started with a family tragedy that shaped everything he believes about money. When he was 8 years old, his father's client chose suicide over bankruptcy - and Ken decided he'd never let money control his life that way.This episode dives deep into the difference between "happy money vs. unhappy money", the series of events that led to Ken achieving financial freedom before 30, and how to build your dream career.This isn't your typical "quit your job and follow your dreams" advice - it's a practical blueprint for creating income streams that actually align with who you are, and healing your relationship with money… no matter what your bank account looks like now.Tune in to learn:The "happy money laundry" technique to transform any income into positive energyWhy curiosity, not credentials, is the key to achieving financial independenceHow to "skill stack" (combining your gifts) to make money doing what you loveHis 8-part ikigai system for finding work that doesn't feel like workHow to know if you're in the "flow of unhappy money" (and what to do about it)The exact steps he took to go from zero writing experience to $13M in book royalties

Danielle Canty thought earning $100K as a chiropractor was the pinnacle of success – until one conversation with a stranger completely shattered her financial glass ceiling and set her on a path to building an 8-figure empire.This episode dives deep into the psychology of financial limitations and how to systematically break through them. Danielle shares the exact moment she realized she was trading her life for money, the strategic decisions that led to co-founding Boss Babe, and why she felt guilty wanting more money even after hitting massive success.Listen in to learn: How to recognize when you've hit your "financial glass ceiling" and what to do about itThe strategic approach to building a business like solving a jigsaw puzzle (start with the end picture)Why she transitioned from chiropractic to online business while keeping her day jobThe relationship casualties of rapid financial growth (and how to navigate them)Why she's still working 8-6 even after a multi-million dollar exit (and what really drives her now)

What if the secret to building wealth isn't another budgeting app, but actually getting a hobby?Garrett Gunderson was raised by coal miners in small-town Utah, taught to hoard every penny like survival depended on it. His aunt literally applied for welfare while sitting on $500,000 in savings. Despite making six figures, Garrett had become such a financial miser that his wife told him he'd built a "financial prison" for their family.Fast forward to today: he's a New York Times bestselling author, successful entrepreneur, and stand-up comedian who's built multiple businesses while living what he calls his "richest life."This isn't your typical "sacrifice now, retire later" financial advice. Garrett believes in designing a life so good you never want to retire from it - and he's going to show you exactly how to build wealth AND have a blast doing it!In this episode, you'll discover:The "Living Wealthy Account" strategy for guilt-free spending while building wealthWhy "hard work with wrong philosophy equals bankruptcy" and what actually creates wealthHis "Win Then Play" approach to designing a life you never want to escapeHow to break the scarcity mindset that keeps high earners trappedThe most unconventional first step to financial freedom (hint: it has nothing to do with budgets)

What if your biggest financial decision isn't about stocks or savings accounts, but choosing the right life partner?Sharon Sung and Sean Pan met on Coffee Meets Bagel in 2019, bonded over their shared interest in financial freedom and real estate investing, and built a $5.6 million net worth together in just six years. They just returned from spending an entire year traveling through Asia—learning languages, studying K-pop in Korea, and staying in overwater villas in the Maldives—all funded by their real estate portfolio.But their story isn't just about the money. It's about what’s possible when two people move toward a big audacious dream… together. This conversation dives deep into the mechanics of how they actually did it.In this episode, you'll learn:The one mindset shift to make to get past the fear of buying your first investment propertyHow they found cash-flowing investment properties under $100K (and how the strategy has evolved with higher interest rates)The ninja strategy that let them pull out $247K tax-free from one propertyWhy "normalizing" wealth-building activities changes everything about your mindsetHow to structure finances as a couple without losing your individual identityThe real truth about what happens when you actually achieve financial freedom (spoiler: it's not all video games)