The Prosperity Podcast

What are the things you’re grateful for this year? The conversation centered around the importance of having a prosperous mindset going into the new year. Spencer and Kim discuss how to shift your mindset to be more prosperous. Kim recommends starting with physical activity to wake up your body and mind, and then connecting with a dog to find joy in the moment. Kim also mentions that it is important to take some time to reflect on what we are grateful for and to focus on what brings us joy. She said that this will help us overcome any challenges that we may face in the new year. 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/  Show Notes How next year will be a prosperous one Kim’s take on prosperity, physical activity, and gratitude How she get her mind to come back and to be prosperous Things she’s grateful for 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! Call to Action Get access to our first beta list: Email hello@prosperitythinkers.com using the subject line Cash App 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

Racing to pay zero taxes is a race to the bottom and nobody wins. With the end of the year fast approaching, how can you minimize the amount of tax you’re paying for? For today’s episode, Spencer Shaw and Kim Butler share the seven different tax-related strategies that people can use to reduce their taxable income. They caution against letting the tax tail wag the financial dog, meaning that people should not pursue tax benefits at the expense of their financial well-being. They also emphasize the importance of understanding opportunity costs when making decisions about taxes. 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/  Show Notes Paying zero taxes Different investments that can help with taxes Benefits and risks of tax-advantaged investments Should you contribute to your 401k? The seven best tax strategies for the end of the year Role of life insurance in your tax strategies 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! Call to Action Get access to our first beta list: Email hello@prosperitythinkers.com using the subject line Cash App 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

People are making money in ways that may seem unconventional, but there are opportunities for making money everywhere. Whether it's selling photos of surfers in Bali or charging people to name their babies, there are ways to make money if you're willing to think outside the box. In this episode, Spencer Shaw and Kim Butler discuss the difference between money and wealth. Money is everywhere, but wealth is something that is built over time. They also talk about the importance of saving money and investing in yourself in order to be successful. 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://twitter.com/jakobgreenfeld/status/1529477419685408768  Show Notes Is money truly everywhere? The difference between money and wealth Making money in unexpected ways What Udacity is and how it works The importance of starting early when saving and investing Money from good and prosperity 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! Call to Action Get access to our first beta list: Email hello@prosperitythinkers.com using the subject line Cash App 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

Is going to college necessary? While a lot of people will argue that everyone should go and get a college education, there are also many successful people who think that going to a university is not for them. In this episode, Spencer Shaw and Kim Butler talk about college planning and how it can be detrimental to a student’s success. They discuss the new book, Busting the College Planning Lies, how these lies can cause students to waste time and money, and provide advice on how to avoid them. Spencer and Kim also debunked the different college alternatives for families and kids who don’t wish to go to college. 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/  Show Notes Busting the College Planning Lies: What is it all about? How many people have concerns about funding their kid’s college education Major concerns surrounding funding for college Cutting costs without cutting value College alternatives for the family 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! Call to Action Get access to our first beta list: Email hello@prosperitythinkers.com using the subject line Cash App 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 

Should children learn the value of money as early as they can? How can you teach kids to prioritize their needs over their wants, like picking the needs for new clothes rather than wanting a new toy? For this episode, Spencer Shaw and Kim Butler discuss the importance of teaching delayed gratification and saving money to kids. They talk about the benefits of having an abundant mindset when it comes to money at a young age. Spencer and Kim also reiterate the importance of investing and how it can create more wealth than saving money. 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://twitter.com/rajatsonifnance/status/1586350049130414082?s=46&t=pkw-nA-BuCYCFAn1QBuYZQ  Show Notes What are the 11 money rules for kids? The benefits of teaching kids to prioritize needs over wants Practicing delayed gratification Giving back and counting your blessings Are mistakes good? Which has more impact: Saving or investing? The ten ways to build wealth 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! Call to Action Get access to our first beta list: Email hello@prosperitythinkers.com using the subject line Cash App 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

Delegation can be an effective way to free up time and energy for people to focus on what they are good at. It should be done properly, with clear expectations and responsibilities, and it can also be done within a community, in a business, and within the family. Spencer Shaw and Kim Butler explain how delegation can be an act of love and in order to delegate effectively, you need to find the best person for the job. They also discuss the concept of delegation in the community and how parents can use it in order to balance their workloads and their family. Spencer and Kim also talk about how delegation can also be a beneficial way to utilize other people’s talents and skills. 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/  Show Notes Delegation: The key to efficiency How delegation works The benefits of delegation in business, in the community, and within the family Difference between an audience and a community Using delegation in teaching children to learn Achieving financial success through delegation 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! Call to Action Get access to our first beta list: Email hello@prosperitythinkers.com using the subject line Cash App 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

What will happen once the dollar crashes? As a lot of people are scared of inflation and its impact, is there a way to minimize its effect? For today’s episode, Spencer Shaw and Kim Butler talk about how you should focus on what you can control and not worry about the things that you can’t control in terms of inflation. They discuss the current state of the economy and the stock market and how you should start focusing on things that will maintain their value in the long term, like real estate or precious metals, as well as keeping a reserve of cash on hand in case of emergencies. 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/  Show Notes What will happen when the dollar crashes? The big impact of a potential dollar crash Things that you can control that can overcome inflation Effect of the rising interest rates on savings and mortgages Benefits of dividends from life insurance companies Simplifying your savings and automating your assets The multiplier effect of money 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! Call to Action Get access to our first beta list: Email hello@prosperitythinkers.com using the subject line Cash App 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

Achieving wealth is about more than just money - it is about putting in place strategies that will enable perpetual wealth in a family. In order to create wealth, it is important to have the right mindset and to be clear about one's values. Success starts in the mind, and Prosperity Thinkers help people to achieve this success. In this special, bonus episode, Kim Butler speaks with Steve Gordon, the host of The Unstoppable CEO Podcast. Kim talks about how families can achieve perpetual wealth, and how it is something that can be passed down from generation to generation. She also shares how financial education is lacking in our society and how banks and other financial institutions do not teach people how to build wealth. Kim reiterates the value of whole life insurance and having the perpetual thinking of building sustainable wealth. 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. Who’s The Guest? Steve Gordon is the host of the Unstoppable CEO Podcast and has published more than 400 articles on marketing and sales for professional services firms. He is a 2-time entrepreneur and best-selling author of the book Unstoppable Referrals. His firm, The Unstoppable Agency helps consultants and digital agencies land great clients by hosting their own podcast and using his proprietary Podcast Prospecting Method. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to https://prosperitythinkers.com/podcasts/ Connect with Kim Butler Perpetual Wealth Book Family Legacy Card Game Prosperity Thinkers https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimdhbutler/ https://www.facebook.com/kimdhbutler/ Connect with Steve Gordon https://unstoppableceo.net/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordonsteve https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unstoppable-ceo-podcast/id1198412298   Highlights What is wealth? The importance of wealth in our lives Different aspects of wealth Concepts from the book Perpetual Wealth How the Family Legacy Game drives conversation Importance of a legacy mindset Why long-term thinking in financial planning should be a top priority Whole life insurance as a perpetual wealth strategy for businesses Dealing with your digital footprint The importance of planning your life after death 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! Call to Action Get access to our first beta list: Email hello@prosperitythinkers.com using the subject line Cash App 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

In order to have prosperity, it is important to be grateful for what is there and to be conscious of pulling the good out of whatever the occurrences are. It is also important to be prepared for what one is afraid of and to take action to solve those fears. In this episode, Spencer Shaw and Kim Butler talk about having a Plan B to protect yourself and your family, in case something goes wrong. Kim believes that humans have the ability to find the good in any situation, no matter how difficult it may be. They also cite examples of financial and weather-related challenges that her clients have faced in the past, and how they were able to overcome them. It is important to have a backup plan in case something goes wrong in life. 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/ Jay Martin, How to Fix the Financial System (with Russell Gray and Brien Lundin) Show Notes Plan B as a main street knowledge Having whole life insurance as part of his plan B as a place to store cash The power of optimism in the face of adversity How to prosper in any economic climate The benefits of cash value life insurance Importance of long-term thinking in money management Why you should have a Plan B for your family’s financial future 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! Call to Action Get access to our first beta list: Email hello@prosperitythinkers.com using the subject line Cash App 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

Giving back is an important part of living a prosperous life, and there are many ways to do it. One way is to save up for an emergency fund or an opportunity fund. This money can be used to help others in need or to invest in something that will improve someone's life. In today’s episode, Spencer Shaw and Kim Butler discuss the importance of taking vacations and spending time doing things that you enjoy, rather than working all the time. They talk about how retirement is a social construct that doesn't really benefit anyone, and how you should save and spend your money based on your own values rather than what others around you are doing. Kim also shares the principle of giving first and explains how this can help people get unstuck and achieve their goals. She mentions how giving is an ongoing process, and how it takes daily work to maintain a give-first mentality. 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://kiva.org/  Show Notes If you are helping others live a prosperous life or deal with emergency and opportunity funds, where should the other money go? Ways you should save and spend your money Why Kim decided to donate to Kiva The power of giving forward 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! Call to Action Get access to our first beta list: Email hello@prosperitythinkers.com using the subject line Cash App 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