Alan Donegan

Katie and Alan Donegan, co-founders of Rebel Finance School, share their journey in financial education, making waves with their unique music album, "Money Revolution." They delve into the four key songs that offer insights into achieving financial independence, emphasizing the power of action, compounding interest, and embracing the often-overlooked "boring middle" in life. Listeners are encouraged to take charge of their financial paths and confront the "one more year syndrome" while celebrating their recent recognition with a British Empire Medal.

Katie and Alan Donegan, co-founders of Rebel Finance School and passionate advocates for financial independence, explore the intriguing concept of zero-based thinking. They share their experiences as digital nomads, balancing travel with the need for stability. The discussion also delves into redefining wealth through 'freedom funds' instead of traditional assets. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their decisions and consider a new approach to finances—emphasizing personal growth, mindful living, and the probabilistic nature of life.

Alan Donegan, founder of Rebel Finance School, and his wife Katie, a co-founder, share their insights on achieving financial independence with intention. They discuss the significance of understanding your 'why' and how it drives meaningful spending. Tips for making adult friendships and overcoming social fears feature prominently. The Donegans highlight the importance of monthly finance meetings to align goals and values, while advocating for geo-arbitrage as a strategy for lifestyle design. They inspire listeners to embrace change and experiment with life for richer experiences.

Alan and Katie Donegan share insights on envisioning an extraordinary life and overcoming limiting beliefs. They discuss the importance of building the life you want even after reaching FI, focusing on personal growth, and taking actionable steps to design a fulfilling existence.

Imagine going from having no business ideas and no money, to making your first sales in 2 weeks.It’s not a far-fetched goal according to this week’s guest.Alan Donegan from PopUpBusinessSchool.co.uk specializes in guiding people through this transformation, and he says that everyone has a profitable business idea in their heads – and he knows how to find it.He does this through in-person workshops that are free to attend by forming partnerships with government bodies in cities across the UK, and he’s bringing his workshops to the US soon.Alan is adamant about bootstrapping and not taking on a load of debt to start a business because he saw his family go through a multi-million dollar bankruptcy and doesn’t want anyone else to have to experience the same fate.He preaches starting a business around a passion or something that excites you. Because running a business you’re passionate about sets you apart from the competition and makes the process so much easier.He shares how he teaches his students to pre-sell and validate their side hustle ideas before putting down cash for stock that might end up collecting dust in the garage.Alan also shares how he practiced what he preaches when he sold his first PopUpBusiness workshop to a housing authority in the UK. He ended up selling his highest priced package right out of the gate, and his business has been gaining momentum ever since.Tune in to hear how Alan pulls business ideas out of people who don’t think they have any, how he has his students quickly and cheaply validate those ideas, and what makes for a successful pitch.Full Show Notes: How to Start a Business You Care About — With No Business Ideas and No MoneyGet your personalized money-making playlist here!