

The Prosperity Podcast
Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shaw
The Prosperity Podcast is where money meets freedom — without Wall Street’s limitations or typical financial advice. Hosted by Kim Butler, founder of Prosperity Thinkers, and Spencer Shaw, this podcast delivers straightforward financial strategies to help you build certainty, cash flow, and long-term prosperity.
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Sep 12, 2023 • 12min
Rising Cost of Insurance - Episode 532
Spencer and Kim discuss the rising cost and decreasing availability of homeowners insurance, and how people can prepare for potential future issues. A recent incident where a tree limb fell and damaged a greenhouse on their property led them to talk about the potential costs and benefits of having homeowners insurance, especially when it comes to damage repair and tree removal. They also touched on the increase in homeowners insurance costs and difficulty in obtaining it in certain areas like California and Florida. The hosts also discuss how life insurance can be a place to build up cash value that can potentially be used to replace or repair a property in case of an emergency. However, they strongly advise against turning down house insurance and self-insuring. Prosperity Thinkers is proud to be an affiliate of the transformative Gravy Stack movement, helping individuals around the world unlock their potential and achieve financial freedom. By providing resources, tools, and mentorship, we contribute to creating a culture of abundance, possibility, and growth. Please note, as an affiliate, we may receive compensation for our efforts. Our collaboration, however, goes beyond financial arrangements; we truly believe in the power of the Gravy Stack movement to change lives and foster prosperity. Best-selling author Kim Butler and Spencer Shaw show you how to take more control of your finances. Tune in to The Prosperity Podcast to learn more about Prosperity Thinkers thinking and strategies today! Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@prosperitythinkers.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to https://prosperitythinkers.com/podcasts/ https://gravystack.com/prosperity https://prosperitythinkers.com/action/ Show Notes Story about a tree falling and damaging a property, illustrating the role of homeowners insurance The rising costs of homeowners insurance CA and FL, resulting from real estate transactions Advantages and complexities of self-insuring a home The role of cash value in life insurance policy in replacing a home The service offered at prosperitythinkers.com Potential foreclosure triggered by lack of homeowners insurance Possible solutions: Banks providing insurance or community-built insurance like Christian medical communities The concept of self-insuring and the role of a life insurance policy Importance of having a stable, guaranteed asset such as cash value of whole life insurance to self-insure Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Activating Your Prosperity Guide. Kim Butler's groundbreaking eBook/ audiobook explains why typical financial advice may be sabotaging your wealth... and what to do instead! Review and Subscribe If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Subscribe on your favorite podcast player to get the latest episodes. iTunes RSS

Sep 5, 2023 • 16min
IUL vs Whole Life Insurance Comparison - Episode 531
Spencer and Kim compared Indexed Universal Life (IUL) insurance and Whole Life insurance. They compare IUL to a mobile home due to its flexible and adjustable nature, which also means it carries more risk. Meanwhile, Whole Life insurance is compared to a brick and mortar home due to its stability and permanence. Prosperity Thinkers is proud to be an affiliate of the transformative Gravy Stack movement, helping individuals around the world unlock their potential and achieve financial freedom. By providing resources, tools, and mentorship, we contribute to creating a culture of abundance, possibility, and growth. Please note, as an affiliate, we may receive compensation for our efforts. Our collaboration, however, goes beyond financial arrangements; we truly believe in the power of the Gravy Stack movement to change lives and foster prosperity. Best-selling author Kim Butler and Spencer Shaw show you how to take more control of your finances. Tune in to The Prosperity Podcast to learn more about Prosperity Thinkers thinking and strategies today! Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@prosperitythinkers.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to https://prosperitythinkers.com/podcasts/ https://gravystack.com/prosperity https://prosperitythinkers.com/action/ Show Notes What IUL and whole life insurance are and how are they different from each other? Analogy between universal life and a mobile home, and whole life to a brick and mortar home Personal experiences of weaknesses of mobile homes compared to brick and mortar homes Suggestions for those who have an IUL policy and realize they might be in trouble due to impending risk Sunk cost fallacy in life insurance decisions, and how to overcome it Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Activating Your Prosperity Guide. Kim Butler's groundbreaking eBook/ audiobook explains why typical financial advice may be sabotaging your wealth... and what to do instead! Review and Subscribe If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Subscribe on your favorite podcast player to get the latest episodes. iTunes RSS

Aug 29, 2023 • 15min
100% Death Tax? - Episode 530
Spencer and Kim discuss a provocative concept called the 100% death tax, proposed by self-made millionaire Alex Hormozi. The idea suggests that if entrepreneurs knew their entire wealth would be seized upon their death, they would be more inclined to invest their wealth, experiment with new ideas, and constantly innovate. Prosperity Thinkers is proud to be an affiliate of the transformative Gravy Stack movement, helping individuals around the world unlock their potential and achieve financial freedom. By providing resources, tools, and mentorship, we contribute to creating a culture of abundance, possibility, and growth. Please note, as an affiliate, we may receive compensation for our efforts. Our collaboration, however, goes beyond financial arrangements; we truly believe in the power of the Gravy Stack movement to change lives and foster prosperity. Best-selling author Kim Butler and Spencer Shaw show you how to take more control of your finances. Tune in to The Prosperity Podcast to learn more about Prosperity Thinkers thinking and strategies today! Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@prosperitythinkers.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to https://prosperitythinkers.com/podcasts/ https://gravystack.com/prosperity https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLakZJR9Rc1WKnIv5svrxPHI3o8JugWYJf Show Notes Introduction of Alex Hormozi, a self-funded, self-started entrepreneur who supports the idea of 100% death tax Explanation of Hormozi’s belief: Entrepreneurs would be more willing to spend their money if they knew it wasn't being left on the table Discussion on wealthy entrepreneurs such as Warren Buffett, Jeff Bezos, and Bill Gates who've shifted from entrepreneurial thinking to a more governmental control orientation Support for creating an environment where entrepreneurs keep experimenting via policies like 100% death tax How creating an environment where values, learning, and some amount of money get passed down is crucial How transformation in thinking can be more effective in wealth accumulation The power of life insurance to facilitate the transformation in dollars and thinking Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Activating Your Prosperity Guide. Kim Butler's groundbreaking eBook/ audiobook explains why typical financial advice may be sabotaging your wealth... and what to do instead! Review and Subscribe If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Subscribe on your favorite podcast player to get the latest episodes. iTunes Stitcher RSS

Aug 22, 2023 • 19min
Net Givers vs Net Takers: What Are You? - Episode 529
This episode of the Prosperity Podcast discusses the mindset of givers and takers, particularly among millionaires and billionaires. Drawing insights from a study by Patrick Campbell, a man who has owned a data analytics company, the hosts note that Campbell's study shows that takers tend to seek 51% of value from their interactions and see relationships as a series of single moves. Prosperity Thinkers is proud to be an affiliate of the transformative Gravy Stack movement, helping individuals around the world unlock their potential and achieve financial freedom. By providing resources, tools, and mentorship, we contribute to creating a culture of abundance, possibility, and growth. Please note, as an affiliate, we may receive compensation for our efforts. Our collaboration, however, goes beyond financial arrangements; we truly believe in the power of the Gravy Stack movement to change lives and foster prosperity. Best-selling author Kim Butler and Spencer Shaw show you how to take more control of your finances. Tune in to The Prosperity Podcast to learn more about Prosperity Thinkers thinking and strategies today! Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@prosperitythinkers.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to https://prosperitythinkers.com/podcasts/ https://gravystack.com/prosperity https://twitter.com/patticus/status/1684556264062296064?s=46&t=Wx4UH3H0WqT4Xg1RSCK9hA Show Notes The importance of using the word 'strategy' instead of 'plan'. The study of Patrick Campbell: Based on interactions with 18 millionaires and six billionaires, revealing that net takers expect 51% of value from relationships Findings that the richest 13 out of 24 people studied were net givers The importance of being a net giver and how the practice of gratitude can facilitate that The values and actions of net givers to the motivations and operations of mutual life insurance companies Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Activating Your Prosperity Guide. Kim Butler's groundbreaking eBook/ audiobook explains why typical financial advice may be sabotaging your wealth... and what to do instead! Review and Subscribe If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Subscribe on your favorite podcast player to get the latest episodes. iTunes Stitcher RSS

Aug 17, 2023 • 20min
The Financial Services Industry Isn’t Serving YOU - Bonus Episode 528
In this episode of the Prosperity Podcast, Jim Klauck interviews Kim Butler, who discusses her approach to assisting people in managing their finances and accumulating wealth. This involves simplifying savings, automating assets, and instilling faith in finances. Kim highlights the importance of establishing an emergency fund and opportunity fund to counter unexpected life events and investment opportunities, which also promotes peace of mind and overall health. She also emphasizes automating savings and using traditional assets like whole life policies to build wealth. Prosperity Thinkers is proud to be an affiliate of the transformative Gravy Stack movement, helping individuals around the world unlock their potential and achieve financial freedom. By providing resources, tools, and mentorship, we contribute to creating a culture of abundance, possibility, and growth. Please note, as an affiliate, we may receive compensation for our efforts. Our collaboration, however, goes beyond financial arrangements; we truly believe in the power of the Gravy Stack movement to change lives and foster prosperity. Best-selling author Kim Butler and Spencer Shaw show you how to take more control of your finances. Tune in to The Prosperity Podcast to learn more about Prosperity Thinkers thinking and strategies today! Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@prosperitythinkers.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to https://prosperitythinkers.com/podcasts/ https://gravystack.com/prosperity Show Notes Kim discusses her financial strategies and how she values simplicity and automation in personal finances Helping families transfer wealth and values through generations The concept of paying yourself first Considering beach money as a lifestyle leading to freedom and peace rather than focusing on the monetary aspect The importance of mindset and intention in achieving financial goals Managing finances isn't an overly complicated task, it's all about setting intentions and following a systematic approach Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Activating Your Prosperity Guide. Kim Butler's groundbreaking eBook/ audiobook explains why typical financial advice may be sabotaging your wealth... and what to do instead! Review and Subscribe If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Subscribe on your favorite podcast player to get the latest episodes. iTunes Stitcher RSS

Aug 15, 2023 • 13min
Rich Men North Of Richmond with a Prosperity Perspective - Episode 528
This episode of the Prosperity Podcast focuses on the surprising success story of Oliver Anthony, an Appalachian-based singer/songwriter. Oliver's unexpected hit song, "Rich Men North of Richmond," reflects the frustrations and hopes of blue-collar, hard working Americans. Hosts emphasize that the song, depicting struggles with poverty and feeling controlled by others, resonated deeply with audiences, thrusting the home-grown artist to the top of several music charts. The discussion then shifts to the attributes of their listeners, appreciating those who exhibit humility, long-term thinking, and hard work. Prosperity Thinkers is proud to be an affiliate of the transformative Gravy Stack movement, helping individuals around the world unlock their potential and achieve financial freedom. By providing resources, tools, and mentorship, we contribute to creating a culture of abundance, possibility, and growth. Please note, as an affiliate, we may receive compensation for our efforts. Our collaboration, however, goes beyond financial arrangements; we truly believe in the power of the Gravy Stack movement to change lives and foster prosperity. Best-selling author Kim Butler and Spencer Shaw show you how to take more control of your finances. Tune in to The Prosperity Podcast to learn more about Prosperity Thinkers thinking and strategies today! Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@prosperitythinkers.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to https://prosperitythinkers.com/podcasts/ https://gravystack.com/prosperity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqSA-SY5Hro Show Notes Background of Oliver Anthony and his struggle which leads him to start creating his own music. Humility and long-term thinking. Oliver Anthony's latest song and its popularity. Comparison between the themes of Anthony's song and Prosperity Thinkers' ideologies. Viewing scenarios from two perspectives. Providing assistance to those feeling trapped and seeking a way out. Stressing on the importance of thinking prosperously. The song's themes and its emotional depth. Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Activating Your Prosperity Guide. Kim Butler's groundbreaking eBook/ audiobook explains why typical financial advice may be sabotaging your wealth... and what to do instead! Review and Subscribe If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Subscribe on your favorite podcast player to get the latest episodes. iTunes Stitcher RSS

Aug 8, 2023 • 14min
Don't Outlive Your Money - Episode 527
This episode focuses on two central topics - the concept of outliving one's money and the worth of one's money in the current economic climate. The common theme of the episode is challenging conventional notions of retirement and financial planning. Kim is highly critical of the societal construct of retirement, describing it as a "scam" and an inherently selfish way of living that often leaves retirees discontented and unproductive. Prosperity Thinkers is proud to be an affiliate of the transformative Gravy Stack movement, helping individuals around the world unlock their potential and achieve financial freedom. By providing resources, tools, and mentorship, we contribute to creating a culture of abundance, possibility, and growth. Please note, as an affiliate, we may receive compensation for our efforts. Our collaboration, however, goes beyond financial arrangements; we truly believe in the power of the Gravy Stack movement to change lives and foster prosperity. Best-selling author Kim Butler and Spencer Shaw show you how to take more control of your finances. Tune in to The Prosperity Podcast to learn more about Prosperity Thinkers thinking and strategies today! Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@prosperitythinkers.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to https://prosperitythinkers.com/podcasts/ https://gravystack.com/prosperity Show Notes Retirement is a scam, initiated from a Twitter thread Her perspective on Retirement, detailing her experience with people who retired but have struggles filling their time beyond short-lived excitements. The problems enforced by the government, like mandatory medical programs and paperwork on reaching a certain age, are discussed. The idea of engaging retired people into productive activities and letting them share their wisdom with younger generations is brought forward. The importance of long-term planning and avoiding short-term distractions to see desired results is stressed upon. The aspect of pursuing a 0% tax bracket as a race to the bottom is discussed, comparing it to cheap goods selling strategy. Retirement assets management and how to prioritize income sources are discussed, with life insurance proposed as the last asset to turn to. Concern about inflation and strategies to overcome it by keeping working rather than retiring are underscored. Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Activating Your Prosperity Guide. Kim Butler's groundbreaking eBook/ audiobook explains why typical financial advice may be sabotaging your wealth... and what to do instead! Review and Subscribe If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Subscribe on your favorite podcast player to get the latest episodes. iTunes Stitcher RSS

Aug 1, 2023 • 14min
Fast-Track to Prosperity: The Financial Edge of Homeschooling Early On - Episode 526
Kim and Spencer discuss the importance of educating children at home, guiding them towards finding something they enjoy, teaching them responsibility, and cultivating them into becoming responsible human beings. The hosts emphasize the vital role that homeschooling played in their children's positive development, citing their ability to guide them towards their interests and passions. Prosperity Thinkers is proud to be an affiliate of the transformative Gravy Stack movement, helping individuals around the world unlock their potential and achieve financial freedom. By providing resources, tools, and mentorship, we contribute to creating a culture of abundance, possibility, and growth. Please note, as an affiliate, we may receive compensation for our efforts. Our collaboration, however, goes beyond financial arrangements; we truly believe in the power of the Gravy Stack movement to change lives and foster prosperity. Best-selling author Kim Butler and Spencer Shaw show you how to take more control of your finances. Tune in to The Prosperity Podcast to learn more about Prosperity Thinkers thinking and strategies today! Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@prosperitythinkers.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to https://prosperitythinkers.com/podcasts/ https://gravystack.com/prosperity Show Notes How families educate their children Kim and Spencer’s own experiences with raising responsible adults The book "My First 300 Babies" and its influence on parenting methods What a homeschool high school graduation looks like Celebration of Zane's drone company and how homeschooling contributed to his success The challenges young adults face after graduation like renting a car or getting a hotel room The book "Perpetual Wealth" and applying its legacy learning method to homeschooling Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Activating Your Prosperity Guide. Kim Butler's groundbreaking eBook/ audiobook explains why typical financial advice may be sabotaging your wealth... and what to do instead! Review and Subscribe If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Subscribe on your favorite podcast player to get the latest episodes. iTunes Stitcher RSS

Jul 25, 2023 • 14min
Dinner Table Money Conversations - Episode 525
Kim and Spencer discuss the concept of having intentional money conversations at the dinner table. These talks don't center around politics or religion but on financial education, a subject usually avoided or not tackled properly at home. The intention is to use "prosperity thinking" to add more valuable information and perspectives for the listeners and their families. Prosperity Thinkers is proud to be an affiliate of the transformative Gravy Stack movement, helping individuals around the world unlock their potential and achieve financial freedom. By providing resources, tools, and mentorship, we contribute to creating a culture of abundance, possibility, and growth. Please note, as an affiliate, we may receive compensation for our efforts. Our collaboration, however, goes beyond financial arrangements; we truly believe in the power of the Gravy Stack movement to change lives and foster prosperity. Best-selling author Kim Butler and Spencer Shaw show you how to take more control of your finances. Tune in to The Prosperity Podcast to learn more about Prosperity Thinkers thinking and strategies today! Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@prosperitythinkers.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to https://prosperitythinkers.com/podcasts/ https://gravystack.com/prosperity Show Notes The common lack of effective communication at dinner tables Importance of being purposeful about dinner time conversations The need to start financial conversations from a young age, using real-life examples like temper tantrums in grocery stores Introduction of using AI as a tool for stimulating meaningful dinner table conversations Making smart monetary decisions with examples of cheese purchasing to stimulate conversations at the table The importance of teaching children the art of active listening at dinner tables Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Activating Your Prosperity Guide. Kim Butler's groundbreaking eBook/ audiobook explains why typical financial advice may be sabotaging your wealth... and what to do instead! Review and Subscribe If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Subscribe on your favorite podcast player to get the latest episodes. iTunes Stitcher RSS

Jul 18, 2023 • 23min
Home Economy System - Episode 524
The hosts, Spencer Shaw and Kim Butler, focus on the topic of the home economy system, which involves three important elements: Expectations, expenses, and extra money for gigs. This concept applies to households of varying sizes and configurations. They attribute the basis of this concept to the book written by Scott Donnell and Lee Benson, Value Creation Kids, as it is a practical guide to personal finance from a principle-based viewpoint. Prosperity Thinkers is proud to be an affiliate of the transformative Gravy Stack movement, helping individuals around the world unlock their potential and achieve financial freedom. By providing resources, tools, and mentorship, we contribute to creating a culture of abundance, possibility, and growth. Please note, as an affiliate, we may receive compensation for our efforts. Our collaboration, however, goes beyond financial arrangements; we truly believe in the power of the Gravy Stack movement to change lives and foster prosperity. Best-selling author Kim Butler and Spencer Shaw show you how to take more control of your finances. Tune in to The Prosperity Podcast to learn more about Prosperity Thinkers thinking and strategies today! Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@prosperitythinkers.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to https://prosperitythinkers.com/podcasts/ https://gravystack.com/prosperity Show Notes The concepts in "Value Creation Kids” The idea of the home economy Three E's of the home economy system Importance of clear communication in ensuring everyone's expectations The need for kids to contribute and feel heard as a significant part of setting expectations Application of these principles to adult children who still live at home Establishing an expectation of prosperity thinking at home Sharing an example about one particular experience with money management and how it plays a part in maturity and personal growth Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Activating Your Prosperity Guide. Kim Butler's groundbreaking eBook/ audiobook explains why typical financial advice may be sabotaging your wealth... and what to do instead! Review and Subscribe If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Subscribe on your favorite podcast player to get the latest episodes. iTunes Stitcher RSS