For the month of December I'm taking a break from the podcast. When we start in January, I'll be changing the format and going back to WEEKLY episodes. See y'all in January! — Follow me on Twitter Join 7k+ rethinking money every Thursday Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Kurtis Hanni

Have you ever seen people living just a little differently and wondered how they built that life for themselves? In today's interview, I talk to Brian Luebben, who has done just that. Brian runs a few different businesses but intentionally runs them in a way that creates more freedom for him. In this episode, we talk about his story, the 3 types of…

I talk a lot about the numbers of business, but what are the hidden costs? Today I break down opportunity cost and sunk cost and how to make decision-making models that account for these and help you avoid the biases that are all too common. To learn more about these biases, check out my newsletter editions on them: How to avoid sunk cost fallacy a…

Jeff Rose is Certified Financial Planner that 3 years ago sold his wealth management to become a full-time online educator. He has a blog, book, and youtube channel that reaches 400,000 unique visitors to his website per month. Jeff currently writes for Forbes and Entrepreneur and has been featured in USA Today, Wall Street Journal and Fox Business…

What is the goal of running a business? I argue that everyone's goal is to create value. Ultimately for themselves, but also for their customers and those around them. I break this process into 4 elements and identify some ways you can measure the value you're creating. -- Follow me on Twitter Subscribe to my email newsletter Advertising Inquiries:…

In the busyness of life and work, it's easy to get distracted by the things around us. In this week's episode, I spoke to Joshua Becker, a multiple-time best seller, and his newest book, Things That Matter. Check out Joshua's work: Things That Matter book (aff) Becoming Minimalist The Hope Effect --- Follow me on Twitter Subscribe to my email newsl…

Understanding what key metrics to choose is extremely important. The wrong metric can give you the wrong information. The right metric can help you make better decisions in your business. In this episode, I break down the 7-step process of identifying the right KPIs. To learn more, reach out to me here: kurtishanni.com/consulting -- Follow me on Tw…

Today I'm being joined by Corey Nicholson. We talk about his journey of starting in e-commerce at age 16 and finding the right opportunity to capitalize. Follow Corey's journey on Twitter or Youtube. --- Follow me on Twitter Subscribe to my email newsletter Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…

Financial Statements can be hard, but they're not as hard as they seem. Today I break down the basics of the 3 Financial Statements. If you're interested in the cohort, you can join here: Cohort Course "Financial Statements Decoded" (Discount code: PODCAST) Follow me on Twitter Subscribe to my email newsletter Advertising Inquiries: https://redcirc…

Listen to hear the announcement about a change I'm making to the podcast. Apply for the cohort here (Applications due Aug 17th) Email me what you'd like to hear: kwh@kurtishanni.com -- Follow me on Twitter Subscribe to my email newsletter Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Kurtis Hanni

Today I’m being joined by Josh Patrick and we talk about building a sustainable business, the 4 types of profit, creating financial dashboards, and managing cash flow. Josh is a consultant and author who has written two books: Sustainable & The Sale Ready Company. Buy the Sustainable book Email Josh: jpatrick@stage2planning.com -- Follow me on Twit…

Everyone wants to be successful, but everyone also has their own definition of success. So, based on your definition, how can you be successful? Sure, having talent is nice, but it's not the most important factor. Shoot, not even one of the top factors. In this episode, I explore the 5 factors I think contribute more to your success than talent. Fo…

Personal finance is hard with all the jargon and concepts. In today's episode, I attempt to simplify it for you by picking 24 concepts I think you should know. Follow me on Twitter Subscribe to my email newsletter Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Kurtis Hanni

Failure is seen as a bad word, but not all failure is bad. In this episode, I talk about what good failure looks like and introduce a few principles that will help you fail well. Follow me on Twitter Subscribe to my email newsletter Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Kurtis Hanni

As a personal finance junkie, you know I have to have some favorites. In this episode, I break down my top 5 and do a brief summary of each. They are: 5: The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins 4: The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey 3: The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas Stanley 2: I Will Teach You to be Rich by Ramit Sethi 1: The Psychology of…

For years, I didn't track my net worth consistently. But when I started doing it, my results got better. Coincidence? I think not... In this episode, I talk about 9 reasons you should track your net worth and how to do it. Places to go: Personal Capital YNAB (You Need A Budget) Net Worth Tracking Spreadsheet -- Follow me on Twitter Subscribe to my …

No matter how well we were taught, we don't listen much at 20. In this week's episode, I reflect back on my 20s and the lessons I wish I knew at that time. Follow me on Twitter Subscribe to my email newsletter Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Kurtis Hanni

A weekly review is essential to make sure things don't fall through the cracks. This week I take you through my 3 steps: Ponder, Process, and Prepare. Notion Weekly Review Template GTD by David Allen Redeeming Your Time by Jordan Raynor Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Kurtis Hanni

Building habits is hard. When relying on motivation and willpower, lapses can create frustration and make it hard to establish a habit. By looking at the book Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg, we can use behavioral design principles to create better money habits. Takeaway #1 - Design better habits by understanding the anatomy of a tiny habit. Takeaway #2 - U…

Every department can impact the bottom line. In this episode, I go through each department how you can impact the bottom line and shine as a top performer. If you're interested to learn more about the cohort, here is the link: Cohort Course "Financial Statements Decoded" (Discount code: PODCAST) Follow me on Twitter Subscribe to my email newsletter…

Financial statements are extremely intimidating. In today's episode, I make the case for EVERYONE needing to understand them, then do a brief overview of each statement. If you're interested to learn more: Twitter thread on Financial Statement Basics Cohort Course "Financial Statements Decoded" (Discount code: PODCAST) Follow me on Twitter Subscrib…

It's easy to get in the groove of the day to day then look back in 5 years and realize you've made no progress. Today we talk about signs that you've stagnated in life and work and how to recover from stagnation. Follow me on Twitter Subscribe to my email newsletter Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…

Two people in the exact same situation can have completely different outlooks on life. One can be content and the other discontent. How is this? In today's episode I talk about the root causes of discontentment and 10 ways to combat them. Follow me on Twitter Subscribe to my email newsletter Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…

There are people out there that want you to give up and quit trying. I'm not one of those people. Focus is one of the most valuable assets you have. It's your job to control it and I fully believe you can. In this episode, I offer a counterargument to the book Stolen Focus and give you tips on how to curtail your focus and get more done. Follow me …

The reality is you need to take control of your career. If you don't, you're at the whims of your bosses and company. Today we talk about 17 skills that will get you paid and some books you can read to help you develop them. Twitter thread (affiliate links) Follow me on Twitter Subscribe to my email newsletter Advertising Inquiries: https://redcirc…

In personal finances we spend a lot of time hating on the Starbucks, Netflix, and "excessive" spending. But who truly determines what's "excessive?" In this episode of the podcast we discuss Ramit Sethi's Money Dials and how we can apply them to our lives. From his 10 dials: Convenience Travel Health / fitness Experiences Freedom Relationships Gene…

Who else has set an annual goal and then forgot about it until November? I think we've all been there! When I implemented a quarterly review process, it completely changed my relationship with my goals. In this episode, I talk about what I do. Questions What were the 3 biggest wins? Did I make progress on my goals? Do any need to change? What did I…

In today's episode, we continue on with Atomic Habits and talk about applying the Goldilocks rule to your life. This rule states that humans experience peak motivation when working on tasks that are right on the edge of their current abilities. Not too hard. Not too easy. Just right. We talk about how we should live this rule and what it means in d…

What plays a bigger part in success? Talent or hard work? In today's episode we're going to discuss the interplay between these two, how your personality influences your talents, and 4 questions to ask to find your talent. The 4 questions are: What feels like fun to me, but work to others? What makes me lose track of time? Where do I get greater re…

When adopting a new identity/habit, one of the most powerful things you can do is align yourself with a group seeking the same goal. In this episode we dig into why joining a group is such a powerful tool and how you can use it to make your new habits stick. Listen to Atomic Habits #2 on limiting beliefs Listen to Atomic Habits #1 on self-sabotage …

To truly create a new habit, you have to adopt an identity as a person who does that specific thing. If you change your outcomes or processes, but don't change your identity, change will be temporary. In this episode, we talk about 4 ways to attack your limiting beliefs and make a new identity stick. Listen to episode 1 on Atomic Habits Atomic Habi…

If someone asks you want you do or who you are, how do you answer? The way you answer is a reflection of how you identify. Your identity is either reinforced or undermined by your daily habits. In Atomic Habits, James Clear talks about how habits shape your identity. It's important that our habit changes start with our identity. When adopting a new…

This special episode was recorded on Twitter Spaces on 2/17/2022. Follow everyone on Twitter: @KurtisHanni @AdultingisEasy (Lauren) @MainStMoney (Alex) @roadtowealthpod (Justin) Join us on Twitter Thursday, March 3rd at 8:30 pm EST. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Kurtis Hanni

It's through action that we find clarity. In this episode, we discuss "Man's Search for Meaning" and how it was through suffering that meaning was found. Action allows us to clarify our goals and eliminate those things that don't align. Dig into this concept with us. Follow me on Twitter Subscribe to my email newsletter Advertising Inquiries: https…

Over the last few weeks, we’ve done a deep dive into the book Redeeming Your Time and talked about a number of concepts from the book. All of those episodes fall into the category of life design. The thing is, we can overoptimize and create a life that's too rigid. This rigidity makes us unable to adapt. In this week's episode, we talk about creati…

What books am I reading as research for the show? What books should I be reading? I talk about this and give a few pointers on how to read more. Podcast Episode 07: Read more books with these tricks Twitter thread on reading more Follow me on Twitter Subscribe to my email newsletter Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…

Time management and distractions are the biggest enemies of your productivity. In this episode we discuss using routines, time blocking, and saying no. Redeeming Your Time by Jordan Raynor (aff) Follow me on Twitter Subscribe to my email newsletter Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Kurtis Hanni

This special episode was recorded on Twitter Spaces on 1/20/2022. Follow everyone on Twitter: @KurtisHanni @AdultingisEasy (Lauren) @MainStMoney (Alex) @roadtowealthpod (Justin) Join us on Twitter Thursday, February 3rd at 8:30 pm EST. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Kurtis Hanni

Achieving goals, especially long-term ones can be intimidating and hard. Today we’re going to talk about how to focus on what truly matters and how to better prioritize your commitments. If we don’t clarify our essentials, we end up doing whatever comes to our attention in the moment. In many cases, that means we do low-value tasks that pop up in o…

Not being able to get into silence or solitude is detrimental to us mentally. It limits our ability to think, be creative, cultivate depth, be at peace, or listen to God or our internal voice. So how can we remove distractions, or noise, from our lives? Jordan Raynor lists 8 practices in Redeeming Your Time and in today's episode we discuss 2 of th…

Have you ever felt overwhelmed with all the things you have to get done? Have you ever felt like you’re dropping the ball? Often, these feelings are a result of open loops or unrecorded commitments. In today's episode, we discuss how to create a system that helps you handle open loops and then use the weekly review to make better financial decision…

This special episode was recorded on Twitter Spaces on 1/6/2022. Follow everyone on Twitter: @KurtisHanni @AdultingisEasy (Lauren) @MainStMoney (Alex) @roadtowealthpod (Justin) Join us on Twitter Thursday, January 20th at 8:30 pm EST. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Kurtis Hanni

Don’t let 2022 be just every other year, where the goal never makes it out of January! In 2020, only 38 percent of adults in the U.S. had specific financial goals, according to research from the Lincoln Financial Group. Goals are extremely important. They help you break down intimidating things that you can’t accomplish immediately and create the s…

Another one in the books! 2021 was a whirlwind year for me and my family, as I'm sure it was for you too. My wife got pregnant and we had our first child in November. I started this podcast, which brought social media back into my life. I had some big work projects that we completed and really took over my whole year. There was a lot going on perso…

What is an emergency fund? An emergency fund is a stash of money set aside to cover the financial surprises life throws your way. These unexpected events can be stressful and costly. Here are some of the top emergencies people face: Job loss Medical or dental emergency Unexpected home repairs Car troubles Unplanned travel expenses By setting up an …

Now that you understand where your money is going, we want to take the next step and manage that money. We manage our money by budgeting for the next month on the calendar. If you're listening when this goes live, that is January. Looking at your past spending, you then need to make decisions, based on the categories you've created, on what you wan…

This special episode was recorded on Twitter Spaces on 12/2/2021. Follow everyone on Twitter: @KurtisHanni @AdultingisEasy (Lauren) @MainStMoney (Alex) @roadtowealthpod (Justin) @IAmCoachClint (Clint) w/ guest @AccentInvesting (Kenny) Join us on Twitter Saturday, December 11th at 9:30am EST and Thursday, December 16th at 8:30pm EST. Advertising Inq…

The average American spends $998 on gifts during this holiday season, which makes it one of the most expensive times of the year. Too much of this spending is done mindlessly, so here are 13 ways to spend less money this Christmas season. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Kurtis Hanni

This special episode was recorded on Twitter Spaces on 11/18/2021. Follow everyone on Twitter: @KurtisHanni @AdultingisEasy (Lauren) @MainStMoney (Alex) @IAmCoachClint (Clint) w/ guest @AccentInvesting (Kenny) Join us on Twitter Saturday, December 11th at 9:30am EST and Thursday, December 16th at 8:30pm EST. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle…

To properly budget, you need to understand where your money is going. In this SHORTS episode, we discuss reviewing your transaction history and categorizing your spending into fixed, irregular, and discretionary expense categories. You Need A Budget (YNAB) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…