The Financial Independence Show

Cody Berman and Justin Taylor
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Apr 6, 2021 • 32min

From Homeless at 19 to Finding Success through Passion | Anthony ONeal

Today’s episode features Anthony ONeal from “The Table” podcast and author of Debt Free Degree. Anthony has an incredible story of loss and triumph. He hit bottom as he lost everything and ending up homeless at age 19 while trying to figure out how to get through college. Anthony turned his life around and would go on to not only graduate but dedicate much of his life to educating other young people in hopes that they could avoid his missteps. Now, Anthony is a successful author and online personality who has helped thousands of people navigate college without taking on crippling debt. Have time for an amazing story? Well, then it is time to sit back, take a listen, and get inspired. Links From the Episode Anthony’s Website Proximity Principle Book – Ken Coleman Join the Community We’d love to hear your comments and questions about this week’s episode. Here are some of the best ways to stay in touch and get involved in The FI Show community! Grab our FREE Budget Planner Join our Facebook Group Leave us a voicemail Send an email to contact [at] TheFIshow [dot] com If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a rating/review! >> You can do that by clicking here << Learn More About Your Hosts Fly to FI (Cody’s Blog) Saving-Sherpa (Justin’s blog)
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Mar 30, 2021 • 34min

Should You Follow Your Passion?

Today’s episode features your hosts Justin and Cody discussing the art of following your passion. Justin still works a more typical corporate job while Cody took to entrepreneurship almost immediately. When you’re faced with the decision of which way to go, what do you do? In this episode, you’ll hear the hosts talk about their personal views on the situation as well as tips to help make you successful regardless of which path you choose. Don’t sit and suffer a miserable job you hate, but don’t YOLO and quit a job en route to financial ruin. Now it is time to sit back, take a listen, and get inspired. Links From the Episode Kristy Shen’s Quit Like a Millionaire Kristy and Bryce Interview Essentialism Book Join the Community We’d love to hear your comments and questions about this week’s episode. Here are some of the best ways to stay in touch and get involved in The FI Show community! Grab our FREE Budget Planner Join our Facebook Group Leave us a voicemail Send an email to contact [at] TheFIshow [dot] com If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a rating/review! >> You can do that by clicking here << Learn More About Your Hosts Fly to FI (Cody’s Blog) Saving-Sherpa (Justin’s blog)
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Mar 23, 2021 • 49min

From Corporate America to a Food Truck CEO | Brent Gargasz

Today’s episode features Brent from Farm Fired Pizza aka the “Food Truck CEO”. Brent runs an amazing food trailer with a wood fire pizza oven creating some of the best-looking pizzas you’ll ever see. Brent didn’t go to culinary school or come from a cooking background. In fact, he was a highly successful nurse who had worked his way up into more of the corporate side. This was great for his paycheck but terrible for his fulfillment. Ultimately, Brent decided to follow his passion for delicious pizza and quit that corporate job. Fast forward a little over a year and he’s selling out events on a regular basis with a thriving business. Struggling to find purpose in your day job? Well, then it is time to sit back, take a listen, and get inspired. Links From the Episode Farm Fired Pizzas Facebook Farm Fired Pizzas Instagram Brent’s Twitter, The Food Truck CEO Farm Fired Pizzas Website Join the Community We’d love to hear your comments and questions about this week’s episode. Here are some of the best ways to stay in touch and get involved in The FI Show community! Grab our FREE Budget Planner Join our Facebook Group Leave us a voicemail Send an email to contact [at] TheFIshow [dot] com If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a rating/review! >> You can do that by clicking here << Learn More About Your Hosts Fly to FI (Cody’s Blog) Saving-Sherpa (Justin’s blog)
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Mar 16, 2021 • 45min

Building an 8-Figure VA Business in the Philippines | John Jonas

Today’s episode features John Jonas from OnlineJobs.ph which is an impressive online marketplace that matches online workers from the Philippines with business owners from around the world. With over 1 million resumes on the platform, the website is ever-growing and constantly refining its matching capabilities. Virtual assistants, developers, video editors…the options are endless for filling a need you might have. As an employer, you get access to an amazing workforce at a low cost with no monthly fee and you don’t even have to worry about 1099 taxes*. Whether you need to fill out some vacant jobs or just learn about an awesome business venture it’s time to sit back and take a listen. *We’re not tax professionals, hire an accountant for your specific situation Links From the Episode Get John’s book (FREE): Outsourcinglever.com Find your VA Guaranteed: OneVaAway.com And of course OnlineJobs.ph Join the Community We’d love to hear your comments and questions about this week’s episode. Here are some of the best ways to stay in touch and get involved in The FI Show community! Grab our FREE Budget Planner Join our Facebook Group Leave us a voicemail Send an email to contact [at] TheFIshow [dot] com If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a rating/review! >> You can do that by clicking here << Learn More About Your Hosts Fly to FI (Cody’s Blog) Saving-Sherpa (Justin’s blog)
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Mar 10, 2021 • 43min

Early Lessons in Personal Finance

Today’s episode features the hosts (Justin & Cody) who share their early lessons in personal finance. How did two guys from completely different backgrounds both get so inspired to retire early? Who influenced them? Stop by and listen to some quirky stories of how they came to be passionate about personal finance and some tips for how you can inspire others around you. Share this episode with those friends who just need a little boost, but for now, sit back and take a listen. Links From the Episode Justin’s Blog: Saving Sherpa Cody’s Blog: Fly to FI Join the Community We’d love to hear your comments and questions about this week’s episode. Here are some of the best ways to stay in touch and get involved in The FI Show community! Grab our FREE Budget Planner Join our Facebook Group Leave us a voicemail Send an email to contact [at] TheFIshow [dot] com If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a rating/review! >> You can do that by clicking here << Learn More About Your Hosts Fly to FI (Cody’s Blog) Saving-Sherpa (Justin’s blog)
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Mar 2, 2021 • 44min

How to Adult Your Personal Finances | Jake Cousineau

Today’s episode features Jake Cousineau soon to be Author of  How to Adult: Personal Finance for the Real World. You might even recognize Jake from his $50k Wheel of Fortune payday! Jake is now hoping to increase the odds of winning at life for young adults across the country. We talk to Jake about why he decided to build this financial guide to life and the lessons he has learned actively teaching the next generation of the FI/RE community. Share this episode with that rising senior or new college student in your life, but for now, sit back and take a listen. Links From the Episode Jake’s Email: jake@htapersonalfinance.com Website: HTA Personal Finance Twitter: https://twitter.com/htafinance Join the Community We’d love to hear your comments and questions about this week’s episode. Here are some of the best ways to stay in touch and get involved in The FI Show community! Grab our FREE Budget Planner Join our Facebook Group Leave us a voicemail Send an email to contact [at] TheFIshow [dot] com If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a rating/review! >> You can do that by clicking here << Learn More About Your Hosts Fly to FI (Cody’s Blog) Saving-Sherpa (Justin’s blog)
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Feb 23, 2021 • 50min

Setting Teens Up for Financial Independence | Dan Sheeks

Today’s episode features Dan Sheeks from Sheeks Freaks who has created a place for teens that are “obsessed” with making smart financial decisions. Dan is a teacher in Colorado and is really changing the lives of young people and giving them a place where they can feel normal sharing their financial interests. It’s obvious through all the success stories he highlights that this is working and was a needed niche. We hope you’re as excited to hear how the next generation is chasing FI/RE as we are. So sit back and take a listen. Links From the Episode Dan’s Website: Sheeks Freaks Sheeks Freaks Instagram Sheeks Freaks YouTube Join the Community We’d love to hear your comments and questions about this week’s episode. Here are some of the best ways to stay in touch and get involved in The FI Show community! Grab our FREE Budget Planner Join our Facebook Group Leave us a voicemail Send an email to contact [at] TheFIshow [dot] com If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a rating/review! >> You can do that by clicking here << Learn More About Your Hosts Fly to FI (Cody’s Blog) Saving-Sherpa (Justin’s blog)
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Feb 16, 2021 • 30min

Mindset and Financial Independence

Today’s episode is another one led by your awesome Co-hosts (Justin & Cody). The topic today is all about the mental part of our journeys to financial independence. Good and Bad. Depression, joy, grit, relaxing, purpose, people…this episode has it all. So take a moment and hear from the FI Show guys as they open up the curtain on mental hurdles they’ve faced and the strategies they’ve used to overcome them. Highlights From the Episode Realizing it’s not about the money Finding your tribe Working too hard Comparison: the thief of joy Finding purpose Giving back ….And much more Join the Community We’d love to hear your comments and questions about this week’s episode. Here are some of the best ways to stay in touch and get involved in The FI Show community! Grab our FREE Budget Planner Join our Facebook Group Leave us a voicemail Send an email to contact [at] TheFIshow [dot] com If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a rating/review! >> You can do that by clicking here << Learn More About Your Hosts Fly to FI (Cody’s Blog) Saving-Sherpa (Justin’s blog)
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Feb 9, 2021 • 52min

Shaping Failure and Tough Conversations | David Wood

Today’s episode features David Wood from Focus.ceo who has become one of the biggest life coaches and has helped 150k+ people. David spent over 20 years building a career as a consulting actuary for Fortune 100 companies. David helps high-performing entrepreneurs, executives and teams to identify and master their tough conversations, becoming the leaders they themselves would follow. There are so many awesome techniques that David shares. So sit back and try them out yourself while you listen. Links From the Episode Click here to get the following gifts from David: Cheat sheet for doubling revenue Video on achieving more in less time 15 minute live audit on doubling revenue And a 35 minute workshop David’s Website: Focus.Ceo Join the Community We’d love to hear your comments and questions about this week’s episode. Here are some of the best ways to stay in touch and get involved in The FI Show community! Grab our FREE Budget Planner Join our Facebook Group Leave us a voicemail Send an email to contact [at] TheFIshow [dot] com If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a rating/review! >> You can do that by clicking here << Learn More About Your Hosts Fly to FI (Cody’s Blog) Saving-Sherpa (Justin’s blog)
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Feb 2, 2021 • 40min

Using Music Therapy to Reach New Heights | Marlys Woods

Today’s episode features Marlys Woods who created her own business, Get in Tune Music Therapy, where she uses music as a tool to help her clients reach new heights. Never heard of musical therapy? Neither had we but it’s very interesting. She pairs what she loves about music with psychology. The most common use case for this is for developmental issues or speech rehab. But it’s also possible to use music as a tool for everyday productivity and releasing stressors. Marlys focuses on addiction which was her focus after her undergrad degree. She turned this into a full-fledged business where she employs other contractors to all help patients through their recovery utilizing music. Take a listen and learn about yet another amazing example of designing a life that brings you happiness and purpose. Links From the Episode Contact Marlys: Website: Getintunemusictherapy.com Instagram: @GetInTuneMusic Money Emotions & Music: Program coming soon for managing emotions on your financial independence journey!  Join the Community We’d love to hear your comments and questions about this week’s episode. Here are some of the best ways to stay in touch and get involved in The FI Show community! Grab our FREE Budget Planner Join our Facebook Group Leave us a voicemail Send an email to contact [at] TheFIshow [dot] com If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a rating/review! >> You can do that by clicking here << Learn More About Your Hosts Fly to FI (Cody’s Blog) Saving-Sherpa (Justin’s blog)

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