Determined to rid himself of $174,000 in mortgage and consumer debt, Brad Long switched back and forth between being a musician and having a corporate sales job. Now, he remains debt-free, and he helps 6 and 7-figure corporate employees and entrepreneurs organize their finances and eradicate debt.

In this episode, Brad looks back on his “financial awakening” and how he paid off nearly $50k of his debt in 2.5 years. He shares his strategy for saving money and weighs in on the different ways people can invest and achieve FI. He also offers advice as a content creator.

Key Takeaways

Brad learned how to think about money from Dave Ramsey and Vicki Robin
He wanted out of debt and freedom of location so he sold the condo that he owned—just before the market crashed in 2008!
Start off with a baby emergency fund
The different asset classes that Brad learned about and got into
How to map out a budget and live a lean lifestyle
Brad’s and Zeona’s thoughts on cryptocurrency
About the Zero Debt Coach platform

Links

Books

Your Money or Your Life by Joseph Dominguez, Monique Tilford, and Vicki Robin
The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey

Episode 63 - Get Your Finances Straight With Zero Debt Coach Brad Long