Join Paula Pant, host of the Afford Anything podcast, as she delves into the sneaky ways convenience drains our wallets. They tackle the outrageous prices of airport food, revealing why a sad turkey sandwich beats a steak dinner in cost. Concert ticket fees become a surprising topic of discussion, showcasing how quickly a cheap deal turns expensive. Paula shares creative strategies to cut wedding costs without sacrificing fun, and the conversation wraps up with Ben Franklin's timeless wisdom about building connections—all while keeping it light and humorous!
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Airport Birthday Debacle
Joe Saul-Sehy and his brother once celebrated a birthday by getting drunk at an airport bar.
The bartender became increasingly mean to encourage them to leave, but they stayed due to the birthday celebration.
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Maximize Experience Value
If saving money is difficult, focus on making the experience memorable.
Enhance the evening with pre- or post-event entertainment to ensure a positive experience.
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Taxi Trap
Paula Pant consistently plans to use public transport to the airport but ends up taking a taxi due to time constraints.
She often uses public transport on the return trip when time is less of a concern.
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And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time
Keith Ferrazzi
In 'Never Eat Alone,' Keith Ferrazzi shares his insights on networking and relationship-building, emphasizing the importance of genuine connections and mutual success. The book outlines specific steps and an inner mindset for connecting with others, highlighting principles such as generosity, constant communication, and reciprocity without keeping score. Ferrazzi draws from his own experiences and those of highly connected individuals to provide practical advice on handling rejection, attending events, and maintaining long-lasting connections in both personal and professional settings.
Ever feel guilty about that $7 airport coffee or the mystery fees that somehow turn your $15 DoorDash order into a $40 financial regret? You’re not alone. This episode, Joe Saul-Sehy is joined by Paula Pant (Afford Anything) and Justin Peters (The Struggle Is Real) to unravel the sneaky ways convenience drains our wallets.
In this episode:
Airport Food: The Ultimate Financial Heist – Why does a sad turkey sandwich cost more than a steak dinner? We investigate.
Concert Tickets & Junk Fees – You found $50 tickets… but somehow the total is now $127? Yep, we’ve been there.
The True Cost of Convenience – From Uber Eats to express shipping, when is paying extra worth it—and when are we just being lazy?
Trivia Time: Pie Day Special! – Who knew McDonald's pie sales could spark heated debate? Well, now we all do.
Wedding Costs Gone Wild – Creative ways to cut costs without making your guests eat ramen.
The Ben Franklin Effect & Social Hacks – Want better connections without breaking the bank? Turns out, old Ben had some wisdom on that, too.
All this, plus some hilarious personal finance confessions that will make you feel better about your last impulse buy.
🎧 Tune in, laugh, and learn how to keep more of your Benjamins!
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