The Purpose of Money Podcast

Do you think you'd fall for a $50,000 scam? I bet Charlotte Cowles, a financial expert and financial columnist, thought she would never fall for a scam, but she did, and this podcast episode tells you all about it. Listen to learn why in the heck Charlotte put $50,000 in a shoe box and gave it to the scammers! After you listen, you can read her entire story here. Want some money tips? Follow The Purpose of Money on Social & Check Out the Website Instagram: @thepurposeofmoney Facebook Twitter: @purpose_money Website

🚨 Breaking News Alert! 🚨 Credit card fees are changing and here's what you need to know! In this episode, we discuss the latest developments in credit card fees, thanks to the Biden administration. Listen to learn about the new credit card fee cap and what this means for you and your wallet. Plus get the top tips and strategies to help you steer clear of credit card fees and avoid falling into credit card debt. Whether you're a seasoned credit card user or just starting out, this episode is for you! Check my podcast about "How to Fix Your Credit Score When It Drops 100 Points" https://thepurposeofmoney.com/how-to-fix-your-credit-score/ Want more money tips? Follow The Purpose of Money on Social & Check Out the Website Instagram: @thepurposeofmoney Facebook Twitter: @purpose_money Website

Ray'Chel is a certified financial education instructor and a graduate student at Duke Divinity School. But she's also a serial entrepreneur and award-winning educator dedicated to education and helping people get their finances together. She's also an author, and we're gonna talk about her latest book in this episode. In this episode, you will learn: And so much more! Get her latest book Money Talk$: Uncut Convos with Financial Experts on How to Grow, Leverage and Protect Your Assets Her other books to read: Holistic Money Mindset: Mental Preparation for AbundancePersonal Finance Crash Course: What They Didn't Teach You in SchoolThe Money Moves Workbook: Achieving Your Wealth Goals in 12 Months or LessFollow The Purpose of Money on Social Media Instagram: @thepurposeofmoney Facebook Twitter: @purpose_money Website

Ariana Pareja founded her first company at 21 years old and bootstrapped her company to a multimillion-dollar valuation. She’s raised $48 million in venture capital funding for her tech startup, and her company achieved a $150 million valuation in just over six years. Today, Ariana is a mom and wife–living life on her terms. This powerful interview will inspire you to bootstrap your business to the next level of success. In this episode, you will learn: And so much more! So, how did we do? If you liked this episode about entrepreneurship and relationships, make sure to leave a five-star review! Instagram: @thepurposeofmoney Facebook Twitter: @purpose_money Website

A math teacher building a vacation home empire sounds unreal, right? Crystina has over 11 years of experience in education, where she's served as a math specialist and math coach. Today, she has combined her real-life experience in personal finance with her math skills to educate others on how to build real wealth. When she's not doing that, Crystina is building a vacation home empire through real estate investing. She also helps others design and rent out vacation homes to make a passive income. In this episode, you'll learn: And so much more! Subscribe to The Purpose of Money so you never miss an episode! Check out my episode on house hacking - How to Start House Hacking Do you want to leverage life insurance to invest in real estate? Check out my course, The Purpose of Money Maximizer. Want to learn how to budget, save, invest, and more? Book a Financial Analysis and get your affairs in order. Follow Crystina Cardozo on Social Media Instagram LinkedIn TikTok Follow The Purpose of Money on Social Media Instagram: @thepurposeofmoney Facebook Twitter: @purpose_money Website

Every business needs funds! Capital can help you grow and scale your business. And yet, so many small businesses don't know how to qualify for funding and fail attempting to self-finance their business. In this episode, our special guest, Corey Barbour, the founder of Barbour Companies, shares how to get funding. He has over two decades of banking experience and is an expert in serving small businesses and commercial clients. Corey understands the challenges small businesses face and the importance of access to capital to drive growth. In this episode, you'll learn: And so much more! Subscribe to The Purpose of Money, so you never miss an episode! Do you want to leverage life insurance to invest in real estate? Check out my course, The Purpose of Money Maximizer. Want to learn how to budget, save, invest, and more? Book a Financial Analysis with Acquania and get your affairs in order! Follow Corey Barbour on Social Media Youtube Instagram LinkedIn Website Follow The Purpose of Money Instagram: @thepurposeofmoney Twitter: @purpose_money Website Facebook

Doing business with friends sounds like a bad idea, right? In today's podcast episode, our guests, Kala Garner and Denise Gilmore, the founders of Betterness Box, are two friends who work well together. Since childhood, they have had businesses and side hustles, but one day, they realized they could make more money (and have more fun) by going into business together. Today, they inspire women to live their best lives on purpose. Their specially curated Betterness Boxes are designed to help you strengthen and heal your mind, body, and soul. They try all products first and encourage you to create a self-care ritual to help you rest, relax, and recover. As a subscriber, you get a box of top-performing wellness products delivered right to your door. In this episode, we discuss: And so much more! Subscribe to The Purpose of Money newsletter so you never miss an episode or a real estate investment deal! Check out The Purpose of Money Blueprint: Finances 101. This course will teach you how to level up your finances and build real wealth in 2023! Follow The Purpose of Money on Social Media Instagram: @thepurposeofmoney X (Twitter): @purpose_money Website: https://thepurposeofmoney.com/ Follow Betterness Box on Social Media Instagram Playlists on Spotify Tik Tok: @betternessbox X (Twitter): @betternessbox Facebook

Blake Bozeman was one of my first life insurance clients. We met a few years ago to discuss personal finances and became good friends. Over the years, I helped him create a lasting legacy for his family and watched him become a successful serial entrepreneur. Today, I'm publishing his episode about how to launch a vending machine business again to honor Blake's life and legacy. Blake Bozeman lost his life on September 24, 2023. In this episode, you'll learn: And so much more! I hope this episode inspires you to start your own business, make passive income, and create a legacy for your family. If you would like any help, please don't hesitate to contact me. Anyone interested in a full financial check-up, click here, and let's go! Get $100 off when you sign up today! Follow The Purpose of Money on social media Instagram: @thepurposeofmoney Facebook Twitter: @purpose_money YouTube Website

Amy Sylvis is the founder of Sylvis Capital, a real estate firm that invests in large commercial real estate properties in emerging markets in the United States. Her company owns and operates 748 apartment units and one industrial space. These assets are worth over $96M and are primarily in Alabama, Indiana, Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas. In this episode, Amy shares how she got started, tips to help you invest in multifamily syndications, and how she overcame the challenges of living with Cystic Fibrosis. Tune into this episode to learn: And so much more! Subscribe to The Purpose of Money newsletter so you never miss an episode or a real estate investment deal! Connect with Amy: http://www.sylviscapital.com/ Want to learn how to budget, save, invest, and more? Check out The Purpose of Money Blueprint: Finances 101. This course will teach you how to level up your finances and build real wealth in 2023! Follow The Purpose of Money on Social Media Instagram: @thepurposeofmoney Twitter: @purpose_money

Bryan Driscoll knows firsthand how to pivot from your 9-5 after scaling a side-hustle business. He is a real estate investor and founder of Motivated Leads. Motivated Leads is an agency that specializes in helping investors find MOTIVATED sellers through TARGETED ADVERTISING and digital marketing. In this episode, we discuss the tools investors must use to skyrocket results and revenue in their real estate businesses. You'll also learn: And more! Connect w/ Bryan via Motivated Leads: https://www.motivatedleads.com/ Subscribe to The Purpose of Money newsletter so you never miss an episode or a real estate investment deal! Do you need to learn how to budget, save, invest, and more? Check out The Purpose of Money Blueprint: Finances 101. This course will teach you how to level up your finances and build real wealth in 2023! Follow The Purpose of Money on Social Media Instagram: @thepurposeofmoney Twitter: @purpose_money

In this episode with Candle Lockett, we discuss how to leverage real estate as a realtor and investor. Candle Lockett is the creator of Candle Real Estate Academy. She started selling real estate to create enough income to cover her bills. Then, she realized she could own and invest in real estate too. Candle Lockett's journey wasn't easy. Like most folks, she was impacted by the 2008 housing market crash. At one point, she found herself in debt for more than $125,000. Today, Candle is a realtor, real estate investor, and real estate consultant who helps new realtors and investors build wealth and create passive income through real estate. Candle Lockett has a passion for helping people get into real estate. Her purpose is to educate others on how to own, sell, and invest in it. Candle is a real estate consultant, licensed associate real estate broker with Keller Williams Realty Cityside, and a host of her own podcast Lighting Up Real Estate. In this episode, you'll learn: Subscribe to The Purpose of Money newsletter so you never miss an episode or a real estate investment deal!

For many people, life after divorce is filled with shame, depression, and a struggle to regain their footing. But according to our guest, Deb Purdy, you can use life after divorce to thrive, find joy, and walk in your purpose. In this episode, Deb Purdy explains how to create a smarter, stronger, and happier life after divorce. Deb is also the author of Something Gained: 7 Shifts to Be Stronger, Smarter & Happier After Divorce. Deb's book helps people reinvent themselves after divorce and helps them figure out who they want to be. In this episode, we'll unpack the following: And so much more! Check out our episode: How to Navigate Divorce with Kimberly Cook Get the book Something Gained: 7 Shifts to Be Stronger, Smarter & Happier After Divorce Subscribe to The Purpose of Money newsletter so you never miss an episode or a real estate investment deal! Connect with Deb Purdy Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Subscribe to The Purpose of Money newsletter so you never miss an episode or a real estate investment deal! Do you need to learn how to budget, save, invest, and more? Check out The Purpose of Money Blueprint: Finances 101. This course will teach you how to level up your finances and build real wealth in 2023! Follow The Purpose of Money on Social Media Instagram: @thepurposeofmoney Facebook Twitter: @purpose_money Website

Business owners are meant to be profitable! In this episode of The Purpose of Money Podcast, our guest, Rocky Lalvani, will teach you how to ensure profit comes first in your business. Rocky is a Chief Profitability Adviser for business owners. He teaches them how to ensure they get paid and make profit a priority! As a certified Profit First Professional, he implements Mike Michalowicz's Profit First System through an innovative accounting formula. When you implement the Profit First concepts in your business, you set yourself up for success. This episode is a game-changer. In this episode, you'll learn: And so much more! Grab your own copy of Profit First now! Are you ready to start your own business? Sign up for the Business Entity Set Up Package, and we'll set up with your business entity, website, phone number, virtual address, and more. Start making legit business moves right away. Connect with Rocky Lalvani Websites: http://richersoul.com/ https://profitcomesfirst.com/ Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-lalvani/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richersoul Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richer.soul/ Follow The Purpose of Money on Social Media Instagram: @thepurposeofmoney Facebook Twitter: @purpose_money Website

FINANCIAL TRAUMA is real! So, how do we overcome it? In this episode, my guest, Aja Evans, discusses how to identify and overcome financial trauma so you can win with money! Aja is a board-certified therapist, speaker, and writer who specializes in financial wellness. With over a decade of experience in mental health, Aja was consistently hearing people talk about their negative relationships with money. She could relate, given her own financial journey and feelings about money. Aja made it a priority in her work to help others feel supported on their financial journey. Aja is putting her master's in counseling psychology, training with the Financial Therapy Association, and a certificate from the Center for Financial Social Work to good use. In her practice, she assists people with intersecting mental health and all things “money.” Aja has been featured in major news outlets such as Bloomberg, The Washington Post, Well+Good, and NerdWallet. Coined the “feel-good financial therapist,” Aja is on a mission to get more people engaged in living their best life while transforming their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors around money. In this episode, you will learn: And so much more! Additional resources mentioned in this episode: Watch Episode 100:How to Navigate Entrepreneurship and Relationships with Rudolph Escarne on YouTube or listen on your favorite platform. Subscribe to The Purpose of Money so you never miss an episode! Need to get your finances right but don't know where to begin? Check out The Purpose of Money Blueprint: Finances 101. Do you want to leverage life insurance to invest in real estate? Check out my course, The Purpose of Money Maximizer. Connect with Aja Instagram Website Follow The Purpose of Money Instagram: @thepurposeofmoney Facebook Twitter: @purpose_money Website

Marcus Garrett joins me for a candid conversation about paying off debt, being paid what you are worth, and the truth about working a 9-5 while still having entrepreneurial desires. After surviving the mean streets of the inner suburbs in the great state of Texas, Marcus obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and work experience as a Certified Internal Auditor and Financial and Data Analyst. As a Senior Millennial, his inflated self-esteem was amplified by participation trophies given to him without merit during his most impressionable years. Somehow he overcame these personal roadblocks to become an award-winning freelance writer on topics ranging from love and relationships to debt and personal finances. In this episode, you'll learn: Additional resources mentioned in this episode Here’s a link to the pay-off debt calculator I use and love! Buy on Amazon: Find You Why: A Practical Guide for Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team Buy on Amazon: The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth About Extraordinary Results Subscribe to The Purpose of Money newsletter so you never miss an episode or a real estate investment deal! Do you need to learn how to budget, save, invest, and more? Check out The Purpose of Money Blueprint: Finances 101. This course will teach you how to level up your finances and build real wealth in 2023! Connect with Marcus Garrett Website Youtube Podcast Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Follow The Purpose of Money on Social Media Instagram: @thepurposeofmoney Facebook Twitter: @purpose_money Website

Did you know you could make a fortune buying and selling vacant land? Brent Bowers is a real estate investor, coach, and the owner of the Land Sharks. His interest in real estate began in 2007 when he purchased his first home. While Brent invests in many different types of real estate, his favorite investment strategy is buying and selling vacant land. In this episode, you will learn: And so much more! Subscribe to The Purpose of Money so you never miss an episode! Do you want to leverage life insurance to invest in real estate? Check out my course, The Purpose of Money Maximizer. Connect with Brent Bowers Website Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Youtube Follow The Purpose of Money on Social Media Instagram: @thepurposeofmoney Facebook Twitter: @purpose_money Website

According to Renee Bryant, you can make a side hustle income as a notary and keep your job. Notary Publics are independent and have the opportunity to create their own business connections and income. In this episode, Renee explains how to get started and exactly what to do. She's been a mobile notary for over 18 years. Renee is commissioned to do business in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. She started in 2004 as a mobile notary in the state of Virginia, primarily completing loan packages. In this episode, you will learn: And so much more! Subscribe to The Purpose of Money, so you never miss an episode! Do you want to leverage life insurance to invest in real estate? Check out my course, The Purpose of Money Maximizer. Connect with Renee Bryant Website Instagram Follow The Purpose of Money on Social Media Instagram: @thepurposeofmoney Facebook Twitter: @purpose_money Website

Teri Ijeoma is a professional day trader who made over a million dollars in a day trading Amazon stock. But before that, she was a Texan-born girl I met at FinCon (a conference where money nerds meet) in 2018. Today, Teri Ijeoma is a master trader, teacher, philanthropist, venture capitalist, and creator of one of the highest-grossing online courses in the world, Trade and Travel. In this episode, you will learn: How Teri Ijeoma transitioned from assistant principal to full-time stock trader The day in the life of a full-time day trader Connect with Teri Ijeoma Website Trade and Travel Course Learn from Teri Live at her upcoming event in Dallas, Texas, May 20-13, 2023 Instagram: @thepurposeofmoney Facebook Twitter: @purpose_money Website

On average, consultants make $85,000 a year! Plus, the worldwide market for management consulting services is estimated to be worth more than 130 BILLION DOLLARS! If you want a piece of the pie, this episode is for you. Patrice Davis is back as our guest and is giving us the sauce on how to open a thriving consulting business. We will dive into questions like : And so much more! NOW is the time to jump into the consulting space. Join Patrice's Ready Set Go Consult LIVE 8-week Accelerator Program! Subscribe to The Purpose of Money, so you never miss an episode! Connect with Patrice Davis Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Academy Follow The Purpose of Money on Social Media Instagram: @thepurposeofmoney Facebook Twitter: @purpose_money Website

Need a roadmap to get government grants for your business? Patrice Davis is here to walk you through how to find grants and grant writers for your business. Patrice Davis is the founder of Grants Works, a grant consulting company that helps businesses, organizations, and municipalities find, secure, and manage government and foundation grants. She has over 13 years of experience, and her company has applied for and managed $131 Million in government grants. In this episode, you'll learn: Subscribe to The Purpose of Money, so you never miss an episode! Connect with Patrice Davis Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Academy Follow The Purpose of Money on Social Media Instagram: @thepurposeofmoney Facebook Twitter: @purpose_money Website