Student Loan Planner Reflections on 9 Years of Helping Borrowers
Nov 11, 2025
In this engaging discussion, guest Lauryn Williams, a former Olympian turned student loan consultant, shares her transition from elite athletics to financial planning. Lauryn and the host reflect on the viral spreadsheet that sparked a nationwide movement to help borrowers. They dive into surprising changes in the student loan landscape since 2016, unforgettable client stories that inspire them, and the emotional weight of their work. Excitingly, they unveil future plans for the SLP Insiders app to enhance community support among borrowers.
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Viral Spreadsheet Launched The Business
- Travis's student-loan spreadsheet went viral and drove massive inbound demand overnight.
- He turned that traffic into targeted articles and a business that solved real borrower pain points.
First Client Forced Deep Learning
- Lauryn found student-loan work after a client with $365k debt forced her to learn the space deeply.
- That first client drove Lauryn to train with experts and join Student Loan Planner.
Olympian Turned Financial Planner
- Travis discovered Lauryn's background after hiring her and learned she is an Olympic medalist.
- Lauryn was initially shy about her athletic past while focusing on financial expertise.