The Prosperity Podcast

Kim and Spencer discuss the concept of retirement, with reference to thoughts from the founder of AngelList, Naval Ravikant. Ravikant's advice for retirement includes saving money, lowering your spending rate, and doing what you love so that retirement becomes unnecessary.  The hosts emphasize the benefit of virtual jobs, saying that they are perfect for older people who wish to keep working and earning, while staying active and engaged. They add that this kind of work can help offset inflation and contribute to a fulfilled life. 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 Ravikant’s first point: Saving money for retirement How the word 'save' is being used in the context of retirement Naval Ravikant's background and accomplishments The second point: Lowering your burn rate for retirement Ravikant's third approach to retirement: Doing what you love Benefits of doing what you love as a strategy for retirement The concept of working until old age Saving and burning from a retirement perspective Ineffectiveness of forward-budgeting and the importance of looking back at expenses Should you still start saving for retirement even if it may not provide enough for people to live on during their retirement years? Organizations that provide opportunities for seniors   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

Kim and Spencer discuss the importance of cash flow, or financial flow, over stagnation in wealth building. They argue that one of the often-overlooked principles of prosperity is the necessity for cash flow rather than letting money sit idly. For them, cash flow refers not only to money coming in but also the money going out. Important elements of cash flow include expenses, investments in real estate and life insurance, and outgoing cash flow in general.  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 The significance of both incoming and outgoing money as part of cash flow, and how outgoing cash flow is equitably crucial The need to create money movement in our personal economy through the concept of cash flow How to get more movement in finances, whether small or large sums of money Using a case study to explain how to create movement, focus on cash flow, and generate a multiplier effect leading to long-term financial stability Universality of the principles of cash flow, irrespective of the amount of money involved Underlining the importance of planning for a lifetime guaranteed income, especially for older people and the peace of mind it brings Introducing the concept of Prosperity Economics and its history and relevance across different times and ages   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

In this episode of the Prosperity podcast, the hosts, Spencer Shaw and Kim Butler, discuss guidance for managing finances for a couple aged 25 with a net worth of $50,000. The hosts review a previously given AI recommendation and give revised insights. Initially, they discuss the importance of building an emergency fund of three to six months worth of living expenses, tactics for investing in retirement through 401(k)s and IRAs, and investing in one's financial education. They also discuss building a diversified investment portfolio via index funds and ETFs and the importance of setting financial goals and the associated futility with long-term financial goal setting due to life's unpredictability.  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 The importance of building an emergency fund Suggestion to have six to 12 months of living expenses Investing in retirement and contributing to a 401k or IRA The need to invest in financial education Concept of diversifying investments and issues with the definition Setting financial goals in the short, medium and long-term Importance of emergency funds and protection plans Why retirement funds shouldn't be top priority for young adults The difference between an emergency fund and opportunity fund What are estate planning and cash flow control The call to action to email for guidance on cash flow control Importance of setting targets and taking action towards those targets 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

In this episode of the Prosperity Podcast, Kim, the host, interacts with an AI to discuss the principles of prosperity as they apply to a 60-year-old couple with a net worth of $2 million. The AI suggests the sequence of five steps: Estate planning, purchasing life insurance, investing in the education of their children and grandchildren, actively teaching financial literacy to their children and grandchildren, and establishing a charitable foundation or donor advised fund. The next episode is set to cover the same scenario, but for a couple that is 25 years old.  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 First scenario introduction: A 60-year-old couple with a net worth of $2 million The idea of estate planning and the right to change order Investing in the education of your children and grandchildren Kim disagrees with the choice of products for investment in education Teaching financial literacy to your children and grandchildren Positive response by Kim to the fourth solution, teaching financial literacy Validation of life insurance as the first step Why having a guaranteed lifetime income is important Kim's client expressed her stress about having a high net worth but low income 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

Kim and Spencer discuss the concept of an "opportunity fund". An opportunity fund is different from a savings account as it actively makes you money and is used to strategically take advantage of any financial opportunities. Unlike a position of debt or constant emergency where opportunities are limited, having an opportunity fund enables people to position their money strategically for future investments. The hosts, Kim and Spencer, discuss the concept of a CLUE test (Control, Legacy, Use, and Equity) as a gauge to measure the accessibility and fluidity of your opportunity fund.  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 an opportunity fund is and the importance of being in a position of cash The importance of dedicating a certain amount every month to building an opportunity fund Using the CLUE test for identifying the appropriateness of where to store the opportunity fund The importance of controlling dollars, particularly in relation to banks Liquidity of properties and stocks being dependent on several external factors The aspect of equity in different forms of opportunity funds The usefulness of the CLUE acronym as a tool for determining the strength of an opportunity fund Why you should start learning and preparing to take advantage of opportunities 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

Kim and Spencer delve into the concept of personal credit scores and a new concept they describe as prosperity credit. The episode begins with a reference to their book, which details guidelines around credit scores. They also announce that they are in the process of developing the idea of prosperity credit and invite listeners to share their thoughts on what this phrase means via email.  Kim and Spencer advocate for acting proactively with finances and treating personal credit seriously, and they offer resources for credit cleanup and improvement. 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/ https://uqual.com/     Show Notes What is hard money lending in the real estate investing world Definition of prosperity credit, starting with mindset and involving time in the game, maintaining relationships, and turning obstacles into opportunities Four "referability habits" from mentor Dan Sullivan to avoid having bad credit Insights about the relevance of personal finances' time element to personal credit The importance of keeping old credit cards open The need to know one's credit scores Difficulties in getting life insurance after a health problem 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

This podcast episode centers around a book titled "Don't Tell Me I Can't" by a 14-year-old author going by the pen name, Cole Summers. The hosts discuss the book and the message of possibility, hard work, self-belief, resilience, and learning it delivers. The episode also talks about the author's unconventional life journey, from his purchase of a tractor at nine and a house at ten, to owning a 350-acre farm, all while being homeschooled and later, unschooled. 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/ https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Tell-Cant-Ambitious-Homeschoolers-ebook/dp/B0B1GQ9ZRM/   Show Notes Kim speaks about her experience reading the book and how inspired she was by Cole Summers' story Spencer provides insight into how he discovered Cole's book, emphasizing the importance of being open to wisdom and learning from others The hosts discuss how Cole was repeatedly underestimated because of his age but continued to prove himself through hard work and dedication They conclude their review of Cole's book highlighting how it encourages adopting a mindset of unlimited possibilities 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

Spencer and Kim discuss the concept of the "velocity of money." This is likened to the pace of marathon running, using this as an analogy to explain the movement of money. The hosts make use of the acronym CLUE, which stands for Control, Liquidity, Use, and Equity, to explain how one can get optimal long-term benefits from their money. 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 How to use products and strategies to initiate velocity Putting money through life insurance and investment real estate How to understand CLUE and its impact on asset management and unraveling misconceptions about liquidity Misconceptions about the liquidity of the stock market Misleading financial strategies that do not follow the CLUE strategy Human behavior and its impact on financial decisions Why automated discipline and having save-first mentalities are preferred approaches for building 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!    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

Spencer and Kim delve deeply into the topic of inflation, reflecting on how it's affecting individual lives and businesses worldwide. The hosts share a story about a business owner in Argentina, a country currently going through significant monthly inflation. To protect his business, he uses US dollars due to their stability and he invests his profits back into his business to purchase supplies, expecting the inflation to worsen. This leads to discussion on how tangibles like food, water, supplies can help maintain or beat inflation.  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 Inflation and its impact on the economy. A personal story about inflation and its effects in Argentina. Two things that benefit from inflation. The impact of inflation on investments and the need for supplies to maintain pace with it. How whole life insurance premiums benefit from inflation. The importance of building an emergency fund instead of focusing solely on retirement savings. Use CLUE (Control, Liquidity/Legacy, Use, Equity) as a way to approach investments in a time of inflation. 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

Spencer and Kim discuss the concept of value and altering perspective on it. They use a personal anecdote to illustrate the idea, wherein his content creator son understands his work's value in a different way when his father becomes his 'employer'. This story is used to spark discussion on how people value their wealth and finances, and their aversion to taking action due to perceived risks. Kim suggests methods to think about value in personal terms - seeing the value in our future selves and tying decisions to emotions to facilitate desired behavior.  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 Spencer’s personal story regarding his teenage son who is a content creator and his recent struggles with consistency Recognizing personal investment and values The emotional nature of financial decision-making and the need to ascertain how people best interpret and integrate information The importance of individuals recognizing value for the benefit of themselves and their future selves Strategies on how to create and understand the value of our future selves The importance of personal motivation, whether that be self-preservation or family preservation 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