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  • The Rise and Fall of Traditional Banks, Why Digital Banking is Here To Stay with Kendall Garrison - Episode 326
    Sep 26 2024

    In this week’s episode of Escaping the Rat Race, I sit down with the CEO of a leading credit union, Kendall Garrison of Amplify Credit Union to explore how digital banking is transforming the way we manage our finances and why traditional banks are struggling to keep up. If you’re curious about the future of financial services, the impact of fintech, and how credit unions are stepping up to meet the demand for digital innovation, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

    Highlights

    • The digital shift in banking – Is it permanent?
    • How credit unions are competing with fintech and neobanks
    • The future of physical bank branches in a digital world
    • Innovations in cybersecurity for digital banking
    • Personalized financial services in an age of automation

    Links and Resources from this Episode

    • https://www.practicalwealthadvisors.com
    • https://www.practicalwealthsolutions.net/
    • Email Curtis for a free report - curtmay@gmail.com
    • Call his office - 610-622-3121
    • ERC Tax Credit - https://ercspecialists.com?fpr=curtis75
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    • CashFlow Mapping: https://practicalwealth.cashflowmapping.com/lp/PWbudgetsstink
    • Private Reserve Strategy: https://app.agent-crm.com/v2/preview/vWh4TyHnUBXdULimd82i
    • Connect with Kendall Garrison
    • amplify@ecprtexas.com
    • Visit their website: https://goamplify.com/
    • Follow him on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kendallgarrison
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    30 mins
  • The Income Protection Secret: How to Safeguard Your Paycheck Even When You Can't Work - Episode 325
    Aug 22 2024

    In this episode, we're diving into a crucial topic that every working professional needs to understand: income protection. Life can throw unexpected challenges our way, and when you're unable to work, your paycheck shouldn't be one of them. Join us as we uncover the secrets to safeguarding your income, ensuring that you and your loved ones are financially secure, even when life takes an unexpected turn. Whether you're an entrepreneur, freelancer, or employee, this episode will provide practical tips and strategies to protect your earnings and maintain financial stability, no matter what comes your way.

    Highlights

    • Income stopped tomorrow: What would you do?
    • Your financial plan must work in all market conditions.
    • Focus on the order of financial steps.
    • Lifestyle regulator/budget: Balancing current and future needs.
    • Cash flow management as the first step.
    • Saving 15-20% of gross income.
    • Importance of playing financial defense.
    • Consequences of losing your income.
    • Real costs and risks of disability.
    • Insurance: A necessary preemptive measure.
    • Restoring cash flow through insurance.
    • Types and benefits of disability insurance.
    • Own occupation vs. any occupation.
    • Personal anecdote on government disability claims.
    • Key factors: Benefit amount, waiting period, payout duration.
    • Financial planning: Cost of peace of mind.

    Links and Resources from this Episode

    • https://www.practicalwealthadvisors.com
    • https://www.practicalwealthsolutions.net/
    • Email Curtis for a free report - curtmay@gmail.com
    • Call his office - 610-622-3121
    • ERC Tax Credit - https://ercspecialists.com?fpr=curtis75
    • Schedule a call with Curtis: https://aptwithcurtis.as.me/Strategysession
    • CashFlow Mapping: https://practicalwealth.cashflowmapping.com/lp/PWbudgetsstink
    • Private Reserve Strategy: https://app.agent-crm.com/v2/preview/vWh4TyHnUBXdULimd82i
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    12 mins
  • Fire Yourself Replace Your Working Income with Passive Income in 3 Years or Less with Bronson Hill - Episode 324
    Aug 8 2024

    Join us for an enlightening episode of Practical Wealth Solutions featuring Bronson Hill of Bronson Equity. Discover how you can fire yourself and replace your working income with passive income in just three years or less.

    Bronson shares his expert strategies on building wealth through passive income, providing actionable insights that will empower you to take control of your financial future. Don't miss this chance to learn from a seasoned professional and transform your financial landscape. #PracticalWealthSolutions #PassiveIncome #FinancialFreedom

    Highlights

    • Investing in mindset: money working for you.
    • Freedom of time vs. financial freedom.
    • The importance of passive income scalability.
    • The concept of “wealth worthiness.”
    • Continuous learning as a rich habit.
    • Rich people read more: daily learning habits.
    • The growth mindset approach to failures.
    • Making large leaps through valuable networks.
    • The value of teaching what you learn.
    • The role of habit and reflection in success.
    • Freedom from jobs through passive income.
    • Experimentation and low-risk investments.
    • The practical tips for achieving wealth.

    Links and Resources from this Episode

    • https://www.practicalwealthadvisors.com
    • https://www.practicalwealthsolutions.net/
    • Email Curtis for a free report - curtmay@gmail.com
    • Call his office - 610-622-3121
    • ERC Tax Credit - https://ercspecialists.com?fpr=curtis75
    • Schedule a call with Curtis: https://aptwithcurtis.as.me/Strategysession
    • CashFlow Mapping: https://practicalwealth.cashflowmapping.com/lp/PWbudgetsstink
    • Private Reserve Strategy: https://app.agent-crm.com/v2/preview/vWh4TyHnUBXdULimd82i
    • Connect with Bronson Hill
    • bronsondavidhill@gmail.com
    • TEXT "INFLATION" to 33777
    • https://a.co/d/6afsXmN
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    39 mins
  • Escaping the Rat Race: How Build-to-Rent Real Estate Can Transform Your Life and Family Forever with Jim Sheils - Episode 323
    Aug 1 2024

    In this enlightening episode of Practical Wealth Solutions, we dive into the world of build-to-rent real estate and uncover how this investment strategy can revolutionize your financial future. Learn how to escape the rat race, create sustainable passive income, and secure a prosperous legacy for your family.

    Join us as we explore the key benefits, strategies, and success stories that illustrate the transformative power of build-to-rent real estate. Tune in and discover how you can achieve financial freedom and transform your life forever.

    Highlights

    • Real estate as a vehicle for buying back time.
    • New construction rentals vs. older homes.
    • Three-year curse on older homes.
    • Capital required for build-to-rent investments.
    • Importance of financial resources and liquidity.
    • Due diligence: Key questions to ask builders.
    • Success stories from real estate investors.
    • Long-term buy and hold strategy.
    • Focus on property quality over quantity.

    Links and Resources from this Episode

    • https://www.practicalwealthadvisors.com
    • https://www.practicalwealthsolutions.net/
    • Email Curtis for a free report - curtmay@gmail.com
    • Call his office - 610-622-3121
    • ERC Tax Credit - https://ercspecialists.com?fpr=curtis75
    • Schedule a call with Curtis: https://aptwithcurtis.as.me/Strategysession
    • CashFlow Mapping: https://practicalwealth.cashflowmapping.com/lp/PWbudgetsstink
    • Private Reserve Strategy: https://app.agent-crm.com/v2/preview/vWh4TyHnUBXdULimd82i
    • Connect with Jim Sheils
    • Free download Book: https://jjplaybook.com/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jim_sheils/?hl=es
    • Twitter: https://x.com/sihomesfl?lang=es
    • Facebook: /SIHomesFL
    • Website: https://southernimpressionhomes.com/
    • jim@18summers.com
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    21 mins
  • Banking on Success: How Infinite Banking Transforms Your Business with Joe Pantozzi - Episode 322
    Jul 11 2024

    Join us in this insightful episode of Practical Wealth Solutions as we welcome Joe Pantozzi, CEO and Founder of Alpha Omega Wealth. Joe is a leading expert in infinite banking and prosperity economics, dedicated to empowering individuals to improve their lives, legacies, and financial futures.

    In this episode, Joe delves into the transformative power of infinite banking for businesses. Discover how this innovative strategy can create more certainty and efficiency in your business operations. Joe shares practical insights and actionable steps, all grounded in the principles of prosperity economics, to help you take control of your financial destiny.

    Tune in to learn how infinite banking can revolutionize your business and set you on the path to lasting success. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge from a seasoned expert committed to helping you achieve your financial goals.

    Subscribe now and take the first step towards a more prosperous future with Practical Wealth Solutions.

    Follow us: www.youtube.com/@CurtisMay

    Highlights

    • Infinite banking: Business ownership and expansion.
    • Importance of Nelson Nash and studying his book.
    • Nelson’s 10-hour seminar and its impact.
    • The need for business financing over time.
    • Framing money management as coaching clients.
    • The significance of small businesses in the economy.
    • Business owners prioritize themselves financially.
    • Banks require deposits to make loans.
    • Misconceptions about life insurance and infinite banking.
    • Overcoming debt mindset and the need for savings.
    • Infinite banking as a broader strategy, not just for investments.
    • Life insurance policies and capitalizing business ventures.
    • The principle of savings and deconstructing personal economies.

    Links and Resources from this Episode

    • https://www.practicalwealthadvisors.com
    • https://www.practicalwealthsolutions.net/
    • Email Curtis for a free report - curtmay@gmail.com
    • Call his office - 610-622-3121
    • ERC Tax Credit - https://ercspecialists.com?fpr=curtis75
    • Schedule a call with Curtis: https://aptwithcurtis.as.me/Strategysession
    • CashFlow Mapping: https://practicalwealth.cashflowmapping.com/lp/PWbudgetsstink
    • Private Reserve Strategy: https://app.agent-crm.com/v2/preview/vWh4TyHnUBXdULimd82i
    • Connect with Joe Pantozzi
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-pantozzi-941a073/
    • Visit his website at https://alphaomegawealth.com/joe-pantozzi/
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    48 mins
  • Mastering Marketing Funnels: The Secret Weapon for Business Owner with Ryan McClary - Episode 321
    Jul 4 2024

    Welcome to a new episode of Practical Wealth Solutions! In this episode, we're thrilled to have Ryan J. McClary, also known as "The Funnel Doctor," join us to dive deep into the world of marketing funnels. Ryan, from McCrary Financial Solutions LLC, brings his expertise and insights to help business owners understand why mastering marketing funnels is the secret weapon for business success.

    Highlights

    • Differentiating marketing vs. advertising.
    • Importance of defining your avatar or ideal customer.
    • Explanation of sales funnels: step-by-step sales processes.
    • A real-life example of a complete sales funnel at a dentist office.
    • Consistent marketing as key to business success.
    • Role of automation and nurturing clients in business growth.
    • Monthly recurring revenue as a crucial business metric.
    • Strategy for small brick-and-mortar businesses to use sales funnels.
    • Misconception of “my business is different.”
    • Importance of marketing investment in solving cashflow issues.
    • Role of team members in a business and the significance of marketing.

    Links and Resources from this Episode

    • https://www.practicalwealthadvisors.com
    • https://www.practicalwealthsolutions.net/
    • Email Curtis for a free report - curtmay@gmail.com
    • Call his office - 610-622-3121
    • ERC Tax Credit - https://ercspecialists.com?fpr=curtis75
    • Schedule a call with Curtis: https://aptwithcurtis.as.me/Strategysession
    • CashFlow Mapping: https://practicalwealth.cashflowmapping.com/lp/PWbudgetsstink
    • Private Reserve Strategy: https://app.agent-crm.com/v2/preview/vWh4TyHnUBXdULimd82i
    • Connect with Ryan McClary
    • info@ryanjmccrary.com
    • Visit his website at https://thefunneldoctoragency.com/
    • ryan@yourfunneldoctor.com
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    42 mins
  • Achieving Financial Freedom through Social Impact with Sam Sells of Wild Mountain Capital - Episode 320
    Jun 6 2024

    In this episode, Sam Sells and I discuss raising the standard of affordability and making a profit. So if you want passive income opportunities, a long term opportunity, and to invest and do good at the same time so you can have an in financial investment return opportunity, tune in now!

    Highlights

    • Investing with community impact.
    • Understanding”affordable housing”.
    • Real poverty vs. perceived poverty.
    • Aligning incentives for sustainable impact.
    • Making a profit while helping people.
    • Case study: reducing crime through property management.
    • Handling tenants with special circumstances.
    • Current real estate market opportunities.
    • Long-term holds vs. flipping properties.
    • The infinite return model explained.
    • Personal journey from poverty to success.
    • Importance of knowing your goals and motivations.

    Links and Resources from this Episode

    • https://www.practicalwealthadvisors.com
    • https://www.practicalwealthsolutions.net/
    • Email Curtis for a free report - curtmay@gmail.com
    • Call his office - 610-622-3121
    • ERC Tax Credit - https://ercspecialists.com?fpr=curtis75
    • Schedule a call with Curtis:
    • https://aptwithcurtis.as.me/Strategysession
    • CashFlow Mapping: https://practicalwealth.cashflowmapping.com/lp/PWbudgetsstink
    • Private Reserve Strategy: https://app.agent-crm.com/v2/preview/vWh4TyHnUBXdULimd82i
    • Connect with Sam Sells
    • Learn more about how you can improve your results with affordable housing communities with https://wildmountaincapital.com/ or email him at sam@wildmountainholdings.com

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    47 mins
  • Personal and Business credit hacks for success with Terri Couser - Episode 319
    May 30 2024

    In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Terri Couser, renowned as The Credit Expert, to uncover the secrets to mastering both personal and business credit. Terri shares invaluable tips and strategies that can help you build and maintain excellent credit scores, which are crucial for financial success.

    Whether you're a business owner looking to secure funding or an individual aiming to improve your creditworthiness, this episode is packed with actionable advice to guide you on your journey. Tune in to learn how to leverage credit to your advantage and unlock new opportunities for growth and success!

    Tune in now!

    Highlights

    • Terry’s personal story and motivations
    • Impact of credit on various aspects of life
    • How a $14/hour job at TransUnion changed Terry’s life
    • Credit as a result, not a cause
    • Bad credit is expensive
    • Importance of financial literacy and education
    • Leveraging credit for wealth-building
    • Strategies for using credit responsibly
    • Pulling FICO credit scores vs. other services
    • Foundation of business credit: Incorporating your business
    • Importance of defining business goals and having a clear target
    • Building multiple streams of income
    • Tangible steps to improve personal and business credit
    • Knowing your audience and leveraging marketing effectively

    Links and Resources from this Episode

    • https://www.practicalwealthadvisors.com
    • https://www.practicalwealthsolutions.net/
    • Email Curtis for a free report - curtmay@gmail.com
    • Call his office - 610-622-3121
      ERC Tax Credit - https://ercspecialists.com?fpr=curtis75
    • Schedule a call with Curtis: https://aptwithcurtis.as.me/Strategysession
    • CashFlow Mapping: https://practicalwealth.cashflowmapping.com/lp/PWbudgetsstink
    • Private Reserve Strategy: https://app.agent-crm.com/v2/preview/vWh4TyHnUBXdULimd82i
    • Connect with Terri Couser
    • terri@caretools.net
    • https://linktr.ee/carecredittools
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    50 mins