The Millennial Wealth Trap: Kris Krohn Discusses Why Millennials Aren't Building Wealth

Kris Krohn and Carson Tietjen unpack a disastrous restaurant outing in Park City to illustrate the profound impact of unmet expectations on customer loyalty. They explore how businesses often fail not just by making mistakes, but by poorly managing the fallout and failing to restore the value lost by the consumer. Examining companies renowned for their exceptional customer support reveals the high standards required to dominate and build reputation in any market.The conversation broadens to show how managing expectations and delivering on promises is equally critical in personal relationships and marriages. Kris shares insights on the importance of clear communication, taking accountability, and viewing service failures as opportunities to evolve and over-deliver in the future. Ultimately, maintaining uncompromisingly high standards during challenging moments is what separates top performers from the rest of the competition

Kris Krohn and Carson Tietjen play a rapid-fire game evaluating which popular investment strategies are worth jumping into and which should be completely avoided. They break down the current market realities surrounding speculative builds, cryptocurrency, short-term vacation rentals, and starting a small business. The discussion highlights the dangers of relying on traditional, single-digit return vehicles like 401(k)s and IRAs for long-term retirement planning.

Kris Krohn and Carson Tietjen dive into the psychological and educational barriers that keep the average person from investing. They explain how most individuals fall into the trap of either hoarding their money out of fear or spending irresponsibly without planning for unexpected future expenses. Overcoming these mindsets requires a fundamental shift in understanding how wealth is actually generated outside of traditional retirement accounts. The conversation outlines a clear roadmap for transitioning from a strict saver to a confident investor. Kris highlights the importance of leveraging different types of returns, specifically pointing to real estate and private businesses as powerful wealth-building tools. Ultimately, listeners will discover how adopting the financial standards of the wealthy can pave the way toward lasting financial independence.

Kris Krohn breaks down the harsh realities of the housing market, why the average family is struggling to keep up with skyrocketing home prices, and how you can still build wealth despite the current economic hurdles. Listen as he explains why the traditional ratio of wages to housing has completely disconnected and what you must do to adapt. He also outlined actionable steps to navigate the 2026 market, get your foot in the door, and start building long-term equity.

In this episode, Kris Krohn sits down with sales expert Jeremy Miner to discuss his journey to the top of the sales industry, the psychology behind modern consumer behavior, and his book, The New Model of Selling: Selling to an Unsellable Generation. They dive deep into the evolution of sales strategies, the importance of tonality, and how to build true mastery and confidence in any professional field.

Shout out to the millenials! With the price of living increasing and wages decreasing, it's leaving this generation wondering how they're ever going to build lasting wealth. Join Kris in Mexico as he reveals how to get on the path of financial freedom now, by using your greatest asset - time!

Kris Krohn breaks down three essential steps to overcoming life's biggest hurdles. Discover how to reset your expectations during difficult economic seasons, develop powerful new habits, and eliminate the limiting beliefs that hold you back.

Kris Krohn shares seven business tips modeled after Jeff Bezos. Learn how to innovate, prioritize the customer experience, and build a brand reputation that naturally generates referrals and passive income.

In this episode, Kris Krohn breaks down the current state of the housing market in 2026, explaining why it is not experiencing a national crash, but rather a regional split. He discusses how high-tax, overregulated coastal markets are facing affordability pressure while strong, landlord-friendly growth markets are thriving. Kris also compares current foreclosure rates and equity levels to the 2008 crisis, explains the reality of 6.3% mortgage rates, and shares why investing out-of-state using lease options can multiply cash flow.

In this episode of the show, Kris Krohn interviews Tay Sweat. Tay shares his journey from building a major fitness and nutrition company to retiring from the fitness world to focus entirely on finance and day trading. They discuss the three primary ways wealthy people build and keep wealth: business, real estate, and the stock market. Tay explains his approach to trading, why he transitioned for more time freedom, and how he achieved a massive year-to-date return in a major trading cup. The conversation also covers the importance of lifestyle design, time arbitrage, hedging in life, and maintaining discipline.