

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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Aug 25, 2020 • 9min
How to Teach Kids the Principles of Prosperity - Episode 373
This is a special episode, Spencer and Kim talk about the Principles of Prosperity and how to teach your kids about this important concept. 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 Economics thinking and strategies today!Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@partners4prosperity.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 http://partners4prosperity.com/category/podcast https://partners4prosperity.com/subscribe Show Notes Children are so teachable - 0:44 Control: the ability to choose - 1:53 Wanting to teach your kids - 3:52 It is all about control - 4:47 Helping you teach your kids - 7:26 Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Financial Planning Has Failed 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 18, 2020 • 13min
Does the FIRE Movement Work? - Episode 372
What's the fire movement? Spencer and Kim explain and dive into some important concepts: inflation, taxes, and longevity. 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 Economics thinking and strategies today!Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@partners4prosperity.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 http://partners4prosperity.com/category/podcast Show Notes One of the things that Kim is grateful for- 0:16 What's the fire movement? - 0:58 Inflation and longevity - 1:44 About inflation - 2:09 Getting money and certainty - 5:14 The Fire Movement - 7:16 Using the word "retirement" - 8:05 Overcome inflation and longevity - 9:05 Longevity, taxes and, inflation - 10:13 The next step to take - 12:10 Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Financial Planning Has Failed 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 11, 2020 • 17min
Understanding Paid Up Additions for 2020 - Episode 371
Kim discusses the paid up additions and contributions for 2020. Learn more about it in this special edition! 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 Economics thinking and strategies today!Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@partners4prosperity.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 http://partners4prosperity.com/category/podcast Show Notes What are paid up additions? - 2:06 Raising the death benefit? - 2:58 What limits are paid up additions? - 3:71 The seven paid tests - 4:22 The limits for 2020 - 5:35 Ask for your maximum paid up additions for the year - 6:55 Earning dividends - 9:14 What other thing do you have to ask your agent? - 11:26 Life insurance should become the norm for your family - 13:36 What would give you more paid up additions - 15:35 Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Financial Planning Has Failed 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 4, 2020 • 13min
401k Plans Cause Credit Card Debt - Episode 370
Kim discusses 401k plans and how it causes credit card debts. She also shares one of her favorite books that she recently read. 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 Economics thinking and strategies today!Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@partners4prosperity.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 http://partners4prosperity.com/category/podcast Show Notes One of the latest books that Kim read - 0:21 The most amazing listeners - 2:09 One thing you can do as listeners - 2:49 401k and credit card debts - 3:27 Being forced to use credit cards - 4:24 Money where you can control it - 5:46 Have cash on hand - 7:57 Where do you store your cash? - 9:17 The importance of having cash on hand - 10:37 Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Financial Planning Has Failed 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 28, 2020 • 20min
What Does Capitalism Mean to You? - Episode 369
Kim and Spencer dive into the definition of capitalism: how it works, is created, and provides in today's world, its future, and how we can embrace it. 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 Economics thinking and strategies today!Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@partners4prosperity.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 http://partners4prosperity.com/category/podcast http://partners4prosperity.com/ebook Show Notes Kim's definition of capitalism - 0:23 The movement of money - 1:44 Capitalism works, creates and provides - 2:16 Spencer's definition of capitalism - 5:14 How to have conversations with people - 10:45 The tone of voice when you have a conversation - 11:35 Seeking to be understood - 15:44 The principle of control - 17:18 What capitalism is all about - 18:26 Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Financial Planning Has Failed 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 21, 2020 • 13min
Financial and Entrepreneur Reading List of Books - Episode 368
What's a favorite book that you've read recently? Kim and Spencer dive into some financial and entrepreneur book lists that you can use! 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 Economics thinking and strategies today!Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@partners4prosperity.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 http://partners4prosperity.com/category/podcast https://www.amazon.com/Letter-Great-Grandson-Message-Advice/dp/074324723X https://www.amazon.com/Disunited-Nations-Scramble-Power-Ungoverned-ebook/dp/B07RB1HMRM https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Kid-Smart-Financial-Paperback-ebook/dp/B017QL9AIS https://www.amazon.com/Education-Millionaires-Everything-College-Successful-ebook/dp/B0052RDJFE https://www.amazon.com/Tuttle-Twins-Learn-About-Law-ebook/dp/B00K7LEUPI https://www.amazon.com/Business-Reality-Checks-Family-Owned-Companies-ebook/dp/B01N4QTGXO https://www.amazon.com/Willpower-Doesnt-Work-Discover-Success-ebook/dp/B073P421QC https://www.amazon.com/Greatest-Salesman-World-Og-Mandino-ebook/dp/B004G8PIQ8 https://www.amazon.com/Alchemist-Paulo-Coelho-ebook/dp/B00U6SFUSS Show Notes Kim's favorite list of books - 1:06 Letter to a Great Grandson book - 2:00 Financial books for kids - 4:15 Books that are great for kids - 6:53 Education of millionaires book by Ellsburg - 7:10 The Greatest Salesman in the world book and The Alchemist book by Coelho - 9:20 We all need to read - 11:46 Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Financial Planning Has Failed 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 14, 2020 • 16min
Stop Coping At Home - Instead Do This… - Episode 367
Instead of coping at home, let's focus on thriving. Kim and Spencer dive into an article on the AARP website. 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 Economics thinking and strategies today!Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@partners4prosperity.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 http://partners4prosperity.com/category/podcast Show Notes Coping at home - 3:02 Talking about whole life insurance - 4:04 Coping vs thriving - 4:49 It's easy to say "I can't" - 5:55 It is time to shift our language - 6:18 Think about how you can make things better - 7:46 Giving first and working to provide value - 10:17 Thriving at home - 13:08 Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Financial Planning Has Failed 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 7, 2020 • 1h 1min
How Families Build Generational Wealth - Episode 366
Most people get stuck building wealth using the typical methods which are saving the wrong way, depleting capital to invest, and then relinquishing control. Wealthy families build legacies by following proven traditional methods. Kim and Spencer go deep and talk about making the transition from being a typical thinker and investor, to actually creating generational 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 Economics thinking and strategies today!Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@partners4prosperity.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 http://partners4prosperity.com/category/podcast Show Notes What they look for in the clients that they help - 1:36 Focusing on your networth - 2:39 Taking responsibility for our finances - 3:44 The traditional thinker - 7:13 Starting to do things differently - 8:58 Having good investments - 15:14 The ability to have liquidity - 18:34 Building and maintaining wealth - 22:20 Opportunity cost - 25:29 Making decisions out of fear - 28:41 The definition of alternative investments - 35:39 The definition of an investment - 36:00 Focus on the deal that you want - 39:40 Take the time to learn - 42:25 The act of savings - 45:20 Providing a better place to store liquidity - 46:11 Alternative financing - 50:07 Creating legacy wealth and generational wealth - 52:10 An important part of legacy - 57:55 Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Financial Planning Has Failed 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

Jun 30, 2020 • 16min
What Wealthy People Do Everyday - Episode 365
What are the habits of wealthy people? Kim and Spencer talk about how wealthy people think, act, and what they are thinking and doing with the current world circumstances. 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 Economics thinking and strategies today!Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@partners4prosperity.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information on this episode go to http://partners4prosperity.com/category/podcast Show Notes A dividend line to define wealth - 1:03 The accredited investor definition - 2:07 How are the wealthy responding to this world? - 3:17 Things that we cannot control - 5:16 Looking for deals and willing to buy - 6:48 Focus on what you can control - 8:37 How wealthy people think -10:08 Lessons that Kim and Spencer have learned from millionaires - 14:00 Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Financial Planning Has Failed 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

Jun 23, 2020 • 15min
Starting A Career - Episode 364
If you're a recent high school or college graduate, there are boundless opportunities ahead! Kim and Spencer offer work and life advice to help direct you on a clear and successful path. 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 Economics thinking and strategies today!Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@partners4prosperity.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode. Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information on this episode go to http://partners4prosperity.com/category/podcast Show Notes What did you learn at school - 1:11 A college graduate that wants to go to work - 1:55 The Shopify example - 3:26 Working from home - 4:18 Looking at the results and paying accordingly - 6:56 Being a more valuable employee - 8:03 Looking at extremely wealthy people - 9:08 An English degree - 12:04 Having a positive mindset - 13:34 Making a career change - 14:07 Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Financial Planning Has Failed 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


