The Wealthy Barber Podcast #18 — Bruce Sellery: Getting Out of Debt So You Can Get Back Into Life
Jun 3, 2025
Bruce Sellery, CEO of Credit Canada and author of "Moolala," discusses the alarming debt crisis in Canada. He shares insights on how personal experiences, such as divorce and rising living costs, can dramatically impact financial health. Bruce emphasizes the importance of understanding credit scores and offers practical advice for managing debt. With a background in journalism, he explores the emotional connections to money, highlighting the need for empathetic financial education to empower individuals in reclaiming their financial lives.
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Bruce's Career Leap
- Bruce Sellery left a stable corporate job to follow his dream of becoming a TV reporter.
- He used a strategic business framework to land a job at BNN, which launched shortly after.
Credit Challenges in Canada
- The Canadian consumer is deteriorating financially amid affordability crises.
- Easy access to credit and social media temptations make managing personal finances very difficult.
From Knowledge to Insight
- Move beyond knowledge to insight to change financial behavior effectively.
- Reflect on money purposes and strengths to manage the present and future self balance.
