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The Donkey and The Bee

Brett and Laura Chotkevys

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Welcome to "The Donkey and the Bee," the ultimate podcast where love, business, and financial freedom converge! Join hosts Brett and Laura Chotkevys, a dynamic couple who have unlocked the secrets to thriving in marriage, entrepreneurship, and finances. With over 17 years of marriage experience, Brett and Laura are more than just partners in life – they're partners in business too. Having embarked on the exhilarating journey of starting and operating four successful businesses together in th ...
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Have you ever wondered why multi-millionaires and billionaires still work? They have all the money they could ever need, so why don't they just hang out on a beach all day? We used to think that was the end goal as well. However, as we continued to grow and learn, we discovered the answer to this question. In this episode, we aim to show you how to…
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In this episode, we talk about our favorite game, the game of Financial Freedom. To be able to play this game, you have to know that it’s a game. Our goal with this conversation is to reframe what financial freedom is in your head. We want you to start playing the system and start your own game of achieving financial freedom instead of just being a…
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Welcome back to The Donkey and the Bee with your hosts, Brett and Laura. In today's episode, we're talking about some important questions about raising awesome kids and giving them a head start in life. Ever wondered how pushing your kids to their limits can help them grow? Or what the real benefits are when kids face obstacles and even fail someti…
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Welcome to another episode of The Donkey and The Bee! Have you ever wondered how to create opportunities for intimacy in your busy schedules? Or why open conversations about sex are so important in a relationship? What about how prioritizing sex can even prevent divorce? In this episode, we talk about these crucial questions and provide practical t…
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Ever wonder if you should focus on looking successful or actually being successful? In this episode of The Donkey and The Bee, we dig into how trying to look good on the outside can mess up your finances. Have you felt pressured to keep up appearances but know it's hurting your bank account? We share our own story of going broke and what we learned…
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In this episode of "The Donkey and the Bee" podcast, Laura and I chat about the tricky balance between marriage, entrepreneurship, and financial goals. Ever wonder how to juggle your business and family life without dropping the ball? Curious about how you and your spouse can truly support each other while chasing big dreams? What’s the deal with t…
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In this episode of "The Donkey and The Bee," Laura and I discuss the topic of debt. You've probably seen those "Debt-Free" parties and posts all over social media, where getting out of debt seems like the ultimate goal. But we're here to shake things up a bit and say that's not the only thing you should be aiming for. Instead, why not shoot for big…
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How can you transform your career trajectory and increase your earnings by not just settling for a small pay increase but by acquiring skills that make you indispensable in the marketplace? In this episode of "The Donkey and The Bee," we explore the pivotal question: What skills do you need to significantly boost your income? Oftentimes, we see peo…
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In this episode, we talk about how marriages aren’t always 50/50. We are made to believe that marriages should be perfectly equal. Each partner should put the same amount of effort into the relationship. While that is good to strive for, it is heavily unrealistic to be 50/50 at all times. There can even be years of a relationship where it seems one…
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In this episode of "The Donkey and the Bee," Laura and I discuss the importance of being there for each other. We reflect on a time in our marriage when we were younger and still immature. I struggled with alcohol, which had a significant hold on me. I used to feel like I had to get drunk every time we were with friends, at a party, or attending an…
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In this episode, we talk about the importance of having a financial plan. This conversation was brought up because one of our friends' spouses is ready for retirement. However, unfortunately, their spouse hasn’t really saved anything or invested despite having a very high income for many years. They have no assets or anything. This is why creating …
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In this episode of The Donkey and the Bee, we talk about setting your priorities for your financial goals. There are three main financial priorities we discuss: security, comfort, and riches. Throughout our financial freedom journey, we have prioritized all of these, and we noticed that it correlates a lot to where you are financially. Laura and I …
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In this episode of The Donkey and the Bee, Laura and I talk about putting the marriage first. It's widely understood that parenting involves significant sacrifices. As a parent, you should always make sure your kids are healthy, safe, and loved. However, this shouldn’t come at the expense of the marriage. A rock-solid marriage is the most important…
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In this episode, Brett and Laura talk about growing away from their friends. This is something that we’ve all gone through. Maybe after high school or college, you slowly drift away from your close friends and don’t really communicate with them anymore. A lot of times, people see this as a sad thing. However, Brett and Laura say this isn’t inherent…
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In this episode, Brett and Laura talk about their financial freedom number. When people hear "financial freedom," their first thought is being rich. However, that’s not what being financially free means at all. The whole point of financial freedom is to reach a point where you don’t have to sacrifice your time for money. If you have a very high-pay…
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In this episode, Brett and Laura discuss teaching their kids responsibility. The most important thing Brett and Laura do as parents is that they treat their kids like adults. By treating them as such, they are able to grow and adapt quickly to the responsibilities and tasks given to them. A very common thing Brett says is, "A parent's duty is to te…
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In this episode, Brett and Laura Chotkeys talk about starting a new niche! It is very common for people to feel like they are stuck with their professional careers. Maybe they think they don’t have the skills or knowledge to explore a new niche. Maybe they think the barrier of entry is too high. However, Brett and Laura fully disagree with the sent…
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In this episode, Brett and Laura Chotkevys discuss screen time! If you have kids, you know how much social media has integrated with their lives. Social media apps like TikTok and Instagram's largest demographic of users are under the age of 18. Nowadays, it’s their way of sharing pop culture and learning about world events. However, a very scary r…
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In this episode, Brett and Laura talk about Valentine’s Day. Brett points out early on that Valentine’s Day is just a way for big companies to charge you more money, social media to put stress on the relationship, and other outside factors trying to tell you how you should love your partner. That is why Brett and Laura have never celebrated Valenti…
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In this episode, Brett and Laura talk about investing. People often think that you have to have a lot of money in savings to begin investing. This isn’t true at all. Brett and Laura started investing when they worked at restaurants waiting tables. If you aren't able to invest your money in a deal, then you should instead invest your time. We’ve tal…
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In this episode, Brett and Laura Chotkevys talk about money. A lot of people sometimes feel like the act of chasing money and wealth can be greedy and immoral. Especially in our modern political climate where it seems a lot of people want to move away from capitalism. However, Brett and Laura disagree with this. They think that the act of building …
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In this episode, Brett and Laura talk about shared bank accounts. This is a relatively controversial topic. If you look up whether it is better to have separate or joint bank accounts, you’ll find a lot of conflicting information. However, Brett and Laura have a strong opinion on this. They believe that the only way to be truly united together is t…
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In this episode, Brett and Laura talk about finances. Learning about savings and investing can be a little intimidating. That’s why Brett created a simple way to follow. He created his analogy of Financial Football. This is what brought Brett and Laura to financial freedom. He looks at his finances as three different teams: Offense, defense, and sp…
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In this episode, Brett and Laura talk about how people often lie to themselves. You see it often; you probably do it yourself. When we lie to ourselves, that is us putting our own mental limitations, keeping ourselves from succeeding. This is a passionate topic for both Brett and Laura because they see too often people doing this both professionall…
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In this episode, Brett and Laura talk about investing. In a previous episode, they discussed how your first investment should be in yourself. Whether through reading, taking classes, learning a new trade, or finding a mentor. In this episode, Brett and Laura discuss what to do after that. Once you've explored all the free learning opportunities and…
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Happy New Year! In this episode, Brett and Laura talk about New Year's Resolutions. However, not in the way you may think. Brett and Laura have a negative connotation when it comes to New Year's Resolutions. Too many times, they see people give up on them early in the year when it gets challenging. Also, Brett talks about how often people will only…
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In this episode, Brett and Laura talk about the topic of intimacy. In today's culture, it's commonplace for individuals to engage in sexual activity before marriage or explore relationships with multiple partners. However, Laura shares a unique perspective, revealing that she has only ever been with one person—Brett. Curious about her choice, Brett…
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In this episode, Brett and Laura challenge traditional gender roles, a common occurrence in many marriages where individuals often conform to rigid expectations of what a man and a woman should be in a relationship. Traditionally, the man is expected to be the breadwinner, while the wife takes care of the kids and manages household chores. Brett an…
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We hope you are doing well! Today we have a new episode of The Donkey And The Bee! Listen in as Brett and Laura Chotkevys discuss their controversial take on work-life balance! Most people, especially younger people, constantly strive for Work-Life Balance. People often quit jobs, change careers, or their mental health spirals out of control due to…
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In this episode, Brett and Laura discuss their relationship with alcohol. Alcohol is a heavy topic for many people. It is very easy to fall into the habit of drinking too much. The challenging part is, that sometimes it’s even hard to tell if you have a problem or not. People believe that just because they don’t get drunk, that means they are havin…
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In this episode, Brett and Laura talk about the heaviest topic yet that they’ve discussed on The Donkey and The Bee. Pornography is a very controversial topic. While many people think that it isn’t a big deal and it’s just for fun, porn is one of the largest addictions. People don’t realize how much watching porn can seep into their relationship. B…
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In this episode, Brett and Laura’s kids are back! Brooklyn and Blakely, two young entrepreneurs, have just bought their first property! Brett and Laura explain exactly how their children were able to do this at such a young age. Through the savings they have accumulated from their jewelry business, Brooklyn and Blakely had $50,000 dollars ready to …
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In this episode, Brett and Laura Chotkevys talk about something that they’ve gotten a lot of judgment and hate from. A lot of parents constantly have to lie to their children about Santa Claus. Maintaining this lie just for the sake of keeping up a facade for your kids and eventually having to break the news to them is extremely taxing. That is why…
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In this episode, Brett and Laura Chotkevys discuss an issue that many people bring up. Oftentimes, you will hear people saying that they don’t make or have enough money. Brett and Laura decide to challenge this way of thinking. In this episode, they’ll cover topics such as the choices we make with our money, the culture of spending, and how to secu…
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In this episode, hosts Brett and Laura Chotkevys interview two special guests, their daughters Brooklyn and Blakely. They explore the vital topic of teaching kids how to manage money from a young age. The conversation delves into their family's journey in introducing financial literacy and financial independence to the next generation. They discuss…
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In this episode, Brett and Laura continue their discussion on kid entrepreneurship and this time they have invited their own daughters as special guests. Brett and Laura interview Blakely and Brooklyn, who share their journey from starting a lemonade stand to establishing a jewelry business with products available in multiple stores. Our hosts guid…
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In this episode, Brett and Laura Chotkevys explore the essential role of parents in teaching their children financial literacy and guiding them on the path to becoming young entrepreneurs. They emphasize the crucial role parents play in nurturing financial intelligence in their kids. Brett and Laura explain how, just like a hike, parents initially …
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Welcome to The Donkey and The Bee! In this episode, we embark on a remarkable journey through the world of kid entrepreneurship. We share the incredible story of our daughters, who started with a humble lemonade stand at ages four and six and are now aspiring entrepreneurs on a mission to achieve self-made millionaire status by their early twenties…
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In this episode, hosts Brett and Laura Chotkevys explore a crucial topic: your first and greatest investment. With humor and candidness, they discuss the foundations you need to build for a brighter future, focusing on what truly matters in life. Brett and Laura are no strangers to the world of finance and entrepreneurship, and today, they promise …
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In this insightful podcast episode, hosted by Brett and Laura Chotkevys, you'll discover the key to financial freedom through the power of multiple streams of income. They start by addressing the common misconception that climbing the corporate ladder is the only way to achieve financial success. Brett and Laura challenge this notion, emphasizing t…
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In this episode Brett and Laura Chotkevys discuss how they utilized the power of paying themselves first not only in their business ventures but also in their personal lives, allowing them to reshape their financial future. They will be sharing insights from their journey, from financial struggles to consistent prosperity, and how you can replicate…
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In this episode, hosts Brett and Laura Chotkevys challenge conventional retirement planning advice. They advocate for a pragmatic approach centered around monthly expenses, real estate investments, and substantial savings. Drawing from their experience owning an assisted living and memory care facility, they stress the importance of recognizing the…
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In this engaging podcast, Brett and Laura Chotkevys explore the concept of house hacking, a proven strategy that allows you to purchase a property and transform it into a cash-flowing asset. Our experienced hosts break down the essential steps, sharing their own success stories and practical advice to help you make informed decisions on your path t…
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In this episode, hosts Brett and Laura discuss their journey toward financial freedom as a married couple. They share their personal experiences and challenges, highlighting the importance of commitment and alignment in achieving shared dreams. Money is extremely important when it comes to being in a relationship. Sometimes it can be a touchy subje…
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In this episode, Brett and Laura share their personal journey from embracing default money beliefs to cultivating a growth-oriented financial mindset. In this candid conversation, they reveal how they transitioned from living paycheck to paycheck and being caught in the middle-class trap to discovering a path toward financial freedom. Through the p…
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Welcome to the first episode of The Donkey and The Bee Podcast, your go-to source for insightful discussions on marriage, entrepreneurship, and finance. Join your hosts Brett and Laura Chotkevys as they delve into the fascinating intersection of these three crucial aspects of life. In this episode, the dynamic duo takes a deep dive into a topic tha…
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