The Prosperity Podcast

The news would tell you that it's bad for corporations to be profitable, but is that the truth? In this episode Kim and Spencer talk about why life insurance companies have been around for centuries and why it's beneficial for you. You'll also hear about the dangers of having a universal life insurance policy and how that could have an effect on your future. Tune in with Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shaw to find out how to take control of your finances 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/Busting-Life-Insurance-Lies-Misconceptions/dp/154060697X https://www.amazon.com/Live-Your-Life-Insurance-Butler/dp/1441486895 Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Financial Planning Has Failed Show Notes 0:52 - If companies don't make profits they don't stay in business 2:06 - Most insurance is an IF event while life insurance is a WHEN event 3:41 - How life insurance companies have been sustainable for centuries 5:21 - What it means to have a mutual life insurance company 6:45 - Why whole life insurance is designed to be around for 121 years and beyond 7:54 - If you have Universal Life Insurance it may be running out before you die 8:55 - Why whole life insurance has a rising death benefit every year 12:43 - How mutual life insurance companies are motivated to be more efficient 17:47 - The typical S&P 500 lifespan is only 10-15 years 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. Click here to subscribe with iTunes Click here to subscribe with Stitcher Click here to subscribe with RSS

Why has society accepted that financial loss is okay? In this episode Kim and Spencer explain why risk does not equal reward and how you can put together a strategy that avoids losing your hard earned money. Tune in with Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shaw to find out how to take control of your finances 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 Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Financial Planning Has Failed Show Notes 0:51 - Why most people believe risk equals reward 1:50 - How Kim defines risk 3:02 - Kim's risk tolerance is zero and she explains why 5:50 - Why has society accepted that loss is okay? 10:05 - How to avoid losing money 13:18 - Often good investments that have high protection require a lump sum 14:49 - Where to put your money 15:20 - Are you more interested in growth or cash flow? 17:17 - A new $25k investment opportunity 20:06 - Your gameplan to avoid risk 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. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS

If you view life insurance as a savings account that shows up like a bill it's easy to see how it truly is the best savings plan imaginable. In this episode Kim and Spencer talk about the differences of paying for life insurance on a monthly basis or annually and also how long it takes for most people to being to understand the powerful results of life insurance. Tune in with Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shaw to find out how to take control of your finances today. Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at Welcome@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 ProsperityThinkers.com/Podcast-Whole-Life-Insurance www.truthconcepts.com Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Financial Planning Has Failed Show Notes 1:39 - Why life insurance is a savings account that shows up like a bill 2:43 - Most people pay all their other bills before they save money 4:31 - Strategy for saving 50% of your pay raise 6:36 - How long it takes for most people to understand the results of life insurance 9:56 - Paying life insurance monthly vs yearly 12:36 - Why it doesn't matter how old you are to start with life insurance 13:55 - Understanding CLUE 15:00 - Life insurance is not the black box people think it is. It's an asset. 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. Click here to subscribe with iTunes Click here to subscribe with Stitcher Click here to subscribe with RSS

Creating abundance and prosperity is fully in your control and the foundation of that abundance begins with gratitude. Kim and Spencer talk about the easiest ways to create an abundance mindset and share insights on favorite books and activities you and adopt to create a more prosperous mindset. Tune in with Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shaw to find out how to take control of your finances 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/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/080701429X https://www.amazon.com/Path-Wealth-Spiritual-Financial-Abundance/dp/1938289595 https://partners4prosperity.com/business-financing-secret/ Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Financial Planning Has Failed Show Notes 3:03 - The importance of having a Massive Transformative Purpose 5:08 - The easiest way to create an abundance mindset is to start with gratitude 5:52 - Formula for starting your day with gratitude 8:04 - A real case study of how to create gratitude 9:59 - 2 book recommendations to create more abundance 13:06 - Why switching your mind often requires physical action 14:41 - Bonus Tip: Upgrading a material thing to an inspirational or spiritual level 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. Click here to subscribe with iTunes Click here to subscribe with Stitcher Click here to subscribe with RSS

Kim recently returned from the Abundance 360 event with Peter Diamandis and she shares with us the 8 amazing trends that are happening in the world and where we should be looking towards the future. Tune in with Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shaw to find out how to take control of your finances 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://www.diamandis.com/ https://viome.com www.nvidia.com https://www.hirevue.com Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Financial Planning Has Failed Show Notes 0:43 - Kim's experience from attending the Abundance 360 event 2:38 - An overview of the 8 amazing trends 3:05 - Trend #1 Communication 3:42 - Trend #2 Capital 4:43 - Trend #3 Energy 6:40 - Trend #4 Healthcare 8:58 - Trend #5 Transportation 11:10 - Trend #6 Robotics and Drones 13:26 - Trend #7 AI and Computation 17:09 - Trend #8 Space and Physics 23:05 - Optimism is not a prediction of the future but a self fulfilling prophecy 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. Click here to subscribe with iTunes Click here to subscribe with Stitcher Click here to subscribe with RSS

Creating an extra income or doing a side hustle is a great way to create more opportunity in your life. In this episode Kim and Spencer talk about different side hustle ideas and how you can be an example to those around you. Tune in with Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shaw to find out how to take control of your finances 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 Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Financial Planning Has Failed Show Notes 1:05 - How network marketing can create a good side income 4:07 - The amazing tax benefits for having a side business 4:30 - Side Hustle and extra income ideas 6:55 - Being an example and creating side income for your kids 7:21 - Focus on how to increase your income 9:08 - Look for ways to provide more freedoms for yourself 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. Click here to subscribe with iTunes Click here to subscribe with Stitcher Click here to subscribe with RSS

We're experiencing a revolution by seeing an entire new asset class being created right before our eyes. In today's conversation Spencer Shaw talks with two of his friends Scott Paul and Austin Emery who share their thoughts about bitcoin and other crypto currencies. Scott Paul has been a long time evangelist for the blockchain technology and makes a compelling case to why everyone should vote with their dollar to challenge our fiat currency and own some cryptocurrencies. Tune in with Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shaw to find out how to take control of your finances 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 www.coinbase.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottpaul2 Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Financial Planning Has Failed Show Notes 0:57 - What we do know about cryptocurrencies 2:00 - How www.coinbase.com made it possible for average people to get in 3:49 - Why normal everyday people should purchase bitcoin 7:07 - Why not challenge the fiat currency and USD 8:45 - How Scott views risk with cryptocurrencies 11:44 - When it makes sense to sell and how much to put in 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. Click here to subscribe with iTunes Click here to subscribe with Stitcher Click here to subscribe with RSS

With the raising of the minimum wage to $15 an hour in cities like Seattle we're going to see those impact on our cost of goods and a cultural shift in labor. Tune in with Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shaw to find out how to take control of your finances 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://www.diamandis.com Learning Resources https://ocw.mit.edu/index.htm https://www.khanacademy.org https://www.udemy.com Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Financial Planning Has Failed Show Notes 0:55 - What really happens when minimum wage goes up 2:08 - How this will affect people on a fixed income 3:58 - Why technology is replacing workers and what to expect moving forward 5:57 - How would Peter Diamandis approach this subject? 7:37 - Why raising the minimum wage is a benefit and causes us to be more innovative 8:47 - Innovative resources we can all take advantage of 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. Click here to subscribe with iTunes Click here to subscribe with Stitcher Click here to subscribe with RSS

With Trump's new tax plan you are either happy, or fuming mad with these changes. Kim shares a strategy that we should all follow to make our futures even better. Tune in with Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shaw to find out how to take control of your finances 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 Tom Wheelwright's episode about Trumps tax paln - https://partners4prosperity.com/the-trump-era-tax-plan-bonus-episode Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Financial Planning Has Failed Show Notes 0:57 - Focus on what you can control 2:26 - Getting a perspective of the new tax law 5:03 - Removing emotion to learn 6:55 - Why now is time to focus on making more money 9:18 - The duck fighting story 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. Click here to subscribe with iTunes Click here to subscribe with Stitcher Click here to subscribe with RSS

Preparing ourselves for disastrous times ahead is can be overwhelming. Together Kim and Spencer talk about creating a strategy that will help an individual, couple or family in times of despair. Tune in with Kim D. H. Butler and Spencer Shaw to find out how to take control of your finances 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://thetorch.com Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Financial Planning Has Failed Show Notes 1:33 - Case Study of a 38 year old spouse having a stroke 1:56 - We can prepare without having a scarcity mindset and not be afraid 2:58 - Organization is what keys a family going 3:35 - Automating your finances 4:05 - Game: The First 100 Days 5:55 - How we can prepare our kids and create a strategy 7:54 - The 'Gratitude Game' helps you avoid overwhelm 10:37 - A story of Spencer's friend unexpectedly passing away 12:25 - Give help and listen 13:47 - How to make a hardship a blessing 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. Click here to subscribe with iTunes Click here to subscribe with Stitcher Click here to subscribe with RSS