Navigating Relationships with Vision and Communication Episode Theme: Today I celebrate 25 years of commitment to my wife. In fact, my anniversary got me thinking about personal and professional relationships. As I reflect on the journey of my marriage, it was abundantly clear that my wife and I have always shared our dreams. Our vision of what a f…

The Power of Perspective: Navigating Life’s Challenges with a New Lens Life is full of twists and turns, whether you’re steering a startup through turbulent waters or grappling with personal challenges that feel insurmountable. The key to navigating these tumultuous moments often lies in one crucial element: perspective. The Breakfast Epiphany: Sta…

Mastering Interviews with SSO Method In this episode, I highlight the SSO (Scenario, Solution, Outcome) method as a powerful tool for showcasing your skills and experiences. Companies looking for the best talent and candidates seeking a new opportunity, should utilize SSO. Key Highlights: SSO and STAR Method: We compare the SSO method with the well…

Embracing Discipline as a Path to Growth In this episode, I explore the concept of discipline, uncovering its true essence and purpose beyond the common misconception of it being synonymous with punishment. Here are the key highlights: Origins and Meaning: Explore the Latin roots of the word “discipline,” which translates to instruction or knowledg…

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Gary Arblaster to discuss the importance of financial self-awareness. Gary's perspective on personal finance is truly enlightening—he emphasizes that personal finance is exactly that: personal. According to Gary, everything begins with us. Our perceptions and views of the world significantly influence how we …

In this episode, Tessa Arnold opens up about her transformative journey of self-discovery in both life and business. After the heartbreaking loss of her husband, Tessa chose to lean into and grow their business, Snapback Energy. With the mantra "Crush Today, Own Tomorrow," Snapback Energy embodies the philosophy of being fully present while continu…

🎙️ Insightful Conversation with Justin Buonomo! Had an amazing discussion with Justin Buonomo about the financial lessons we learn from childhood and how they shape our relationship with money. We all have an inherent comfort level with risk, but our environment and upbringing play a significant role too. Reflecting on our past, we can ask ourselve…

This episode delves into the intersection of how our personal beliefs and childhood experiences shape our financial mindset. Shaun Enders and Miriam Castilla discuss the importance of a holistic approach to money, advocating for wealth accumulation as a means to give back and fostering a mindset shift through practical and neuro-linguistic techniqu…

In this episode, I delve into the unpredictable nature of success. As we navigate our individual paths, it’s crucial to recognize that even when you’re on the right track, it may not always feel like it. Success is filled with ups and downs, much like the stock market. Some years are down, and some are up, but over the long haul, you can bet on pro…

When someone is grappling with a genuine identity crisis, it's crucial to seek appropriate help and guidance. But what about those around us—our friends, family, or even ourselves—who are simply undergoing a natural process of change and growth? The midlife crisis is a familiar concept. Parents who splurge on a two-seater Corvette once the kids mov…

In today’s episode, we dive into the fascinating intersection of online personalities, expert advice, and the human tendency to elevate others. With the proliferation of 'experts' on social media, it's crucial to ask: Are these individuals truly experts for your life? What We’ll Cover: The Rise of Online Experts: Exploration of how social media has…

Today, I want to talk about something personal—how to handle life's tougher moments. We've all been there; you get some bad news, or suddenly, life seems to veer off course. It's happening to me right now, and through my own experiences with these challenging times, I've learned a few vital steps that help me find my way back to steadiness. In this…

Why the Rule of 72 is the Secret Weapon in Your Financial Arsenal Ever found yourself wishing for a crystal ball to predict your financial future? What if I told you that you already have something almost as good, and it's hidden in a simple math rule? Welcome to the Rule of 72, the closest thing to a wizard's spell for doubling your money! What is…

Bill Bradley once said, Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in. Well, I just passed the one-year mark for the podcast. March 27th 2023, I made a commitment to show up every week for the next 12 months and you know what, I did it! I am proud of myself, 57 episodes feels amazing! My mission with BFS is to create a c…

Today I explore Introverts, Extroverts and Ambiverts as personal monikers. Knowing who you are and how you draw energy in life is important. Although we may throw these words around, do we truly know ourselves, our family or friends. For many years I was confused because often I showed up as a bona fide extrovert but often felt drained after big so…

Fred Moskowitz is an author, educator, and thought leader in the field of alternative investments. He is a Fund Manager and Investor, Alternative Investment Expert and Fred teaches others how to build true wealth. Fred’s book The Little Green Book of Note Investing, is a guide on how to get started in note investing. Today, we cover a few areas inc…

Today, I had a great conversation with Andrew Dewar. Andrew is the co-founder of Five Year You, and he is a serial entrepreneur and certified public accountant (CPA). His dedication to financial freedom led to national recognition when he achieved the remarkable feat of paying off his mortgage in just six years. Andrew offers more than his financia…

What is a single point of failure system? By definition it’s a single point of failure, that, if it fails, takes down the entire rest of the system too. In both my business and personal life, I think of my failsafe efforts. We are going to talk today about ideas and strategies surrounding these single points of failure in our lives. I will cover wh…

With the upcoming election cycle, I knew it was going to start happening. News stories trashing every candidate would be on full tilt. I was reminded of an article I read a few years ago from the BBC and I thought it stitched in perfectly in today’s topic about information consumption. Listen in and let's talk about how you consume media currently …

Welcome to a bonus episode. Occasionally, I will throw in a bonus episode covering our current state of the economy. Today I am focusing on three areas. 1. Labor Market. The Labor Market has been holding really well. Unemployment is still below 4% nationally and disposable income although cooling is still very much in play. If the labor market soft…

“We always overestimate the change that will occur in the next two years and underestimate the change that will occur in the next ten. Don’t let yourself be lulled into inaction.” Bill Gates. Inaction is the real killer. Waiting for the perfect timing is the killer. There is no perfect time, there is never a window of opportunity that stays open fo…

Complacency: the warm embrace of contentment, or a dangerous pitfall on the path to progress? This state of quiet satisfaction can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it brings feelings of peace and security, allowing us to enjoy what we have. On the other hand, it can breed stagnation, hindering growth, innovation, and a drive for improvemen…

Welcome to Business, Finance and Soul. Today, we're delving into questions that are profoundly pertinent to our current generation. In this Digital Age, amidst the buzz of artificial intelligence and rapid technological advancements, one lingering inquiry persists: do relationships still hold significance? Are they indispensable to the human experi…

Delayed gratification has played such a major role in my life. I feel compelled to talk about the impact to my life, and offer some insight into how it can benefit all of us. Today I will discuss the areas of personal growth and self-improvement, financial success, personal health, relationships, and career success. Delayed gratification at its cor…

You’ve heard the saying buy low and sell high. If you think about that for a moment, what do you think it means? Prices can’t just be high, there must be dips in the market, pullbacks and recessions. There must be pain before gain. Of course, our rational minds know this, but investing isn’t always rational. There’s nothing rational about staying t…

Do you ever find yourself struggling to make a decision? Ever felt analysis paralysis? Psychologists have suggested that choice paralysis (fear of making the wrong decision) is a cause of anxiety. Barry Schwartz, author of The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less, explains that: 1. By having more choices, we make poorer decisions. 2. Too much choice…

In life, we are often bestowed with unique gifts or natural talents that set us apart from others. Whether it's the gift of eloquence, athletic prowess, or a keen analytical mind, these inherent abilities provide a foundation upon which we can build meaningful skills and successful careers. However, as the saying goes, "talent alone is not enough."…

G. Michael Hopf is a USA Today Bestselling and award winning author of forty books, including the international bestselling post-apocalyptic series, THE NEW WORLD. He has sold over one million copies across all his titles. Geoff is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Beyond The Fray Publishing and a proud veteran of the United States States Mari…

This is simple enough to understand, online business reviews matter. Why then don't more companies work at improving theirs, or getting more? In this episode I explore strategies surrounding business reviews.By Shaun Enders

Are you intrigued by the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Maybe you've had firsthand encounters with ChatGPT or Bard. Have you had a chance to delve into Gemini? In today's episode, we explore the fascinating realm of these three remarkable tools, discussing their impact and pondering the exciting trajectory of the future. Get ready, because …

It’s all been said and done before. It’s crazy but true, the wisdom I continue to receive as I evolve and grow both as a professional and individual has been said before. Perhaps in a different way but someone else has lived and faced similar challenges as I have. The bible even says, “What has been will be again, what has been done will be done ag…

The ego is the part of your mind that comments, doubts, and speculates on everything. The ego is driven by fear of being nothing, which it tries to alleviate through identification with material, thought and emotional elements, giving rise to what you think of as yourself. Let’s face it, we can’t get rid of our ego, it’s part of our operating syste…

Although the name is fairly straight forward, in this episode I share my thoughts on why I named my podcast Business, Finance and Soul. www.BusinessFinanceAndSoul.comBy Shaun Enders

How do successful people do it? How do some, seemingly avoid the distractions of life? For centuries, humans have been faced with these questions. There is a stoic philosophy that centers around what is within our control and what is not. Epictetus, advocated for a mindset that centers around recognizing the boundaries of personal influence. There …

Growing up in a dysfunctional family is more common than you may believe. Most of us either have experienced this firsthand or know someone who has experienced a dysfunctional childhood. What if there was an upside to growing up in an "abnormal" environment? What is a normal childhood anyhow? In this episode, I talk about being free to chart your o…

Delusional thinking is a double-edged sword. It has the power to inspire creative innovation and push levels of resilience. It can also create fearlessness and improve your self-image, but what lies in the shadows of delusional thinking? Without intentional awareness, delusional thinking can isolate you and potentially ruin you financially. Self-sa…

Today I explore the idea of external and internal reality and breakdown some of the mental constructs surrounding both. We perceive the external reality, in the mind. The senses are an instrument for you to perceive life. You don’t see the external reality in its natural form, rather you see it, with your individual perception. When you perceive yo…

When someone asks you what type of animal you would be if you were an animal, what would you say? When you think of a Lion, you think of the fierceness, the roar that can be heard from up to five miles away. The swagger and the speed, I mean they are capable of bursts of speed up to 50mph. Did you know that Lions sleep and rest up to 21 hours a day…

This week I had the privilege to sit down with Dr. Jay Zigmont. Dr. Jay is the founder of Childfree Wealth, a Financial Planning service that supports your life without kids. Dr. Jay also wrote his book Portraits of Childfree Wealth and he is the co-host of The Childfree life and Money podcast. Whether you have children or not, this is a great conv…

What is the purpose of your business? Is your business running you or are you running your business? In this episode, I explore the idea surrounding the purpose of your business. What is it that you want to achieve? If you enjoy this podcast, please leave us a 5 star review!By Shaun Enders

Finding mentors is a game changer in life. Forbes wrote an article in where they quoted a study, 76% Of People think Mentors are Important, but only 37% have one. What’s more interesting is that 80% of CEO’s have had a mentor. Clearly finding some form of mentoring provides an edge in life. How do you view mentorship? Do you have a strategy for fin…

All Wealth is relative. What do I mean by this? I am referring to the simple fact that true wealth is defined by each one of us. I heard Morgan Housel telling a Chris Rock joke where Chris Rock said, if Bill Gates woke up with Oprah’s money, he’d jump out a window. Not only is that funny, it probably true. Bill Gates is worth over 110 billion and O…

Are you designing your life? Do you have kids and if so, have you spoken with them about designing their life beyond what they want to "be" when they grow up? In this episode I explore the idea of creating an Avatar and how that might look. Sometimes looking outside of ourselves is a bit easier to create the ideal life without restriction. Sample L…

Debt can either be a temporary burden or a lifelong prison. Today I speak with Adam Carroll about eliminiating debt completely and the financial mindset needed to create freedom in your life. Adam Carroll is a nationally recognized financial literacy expert, two-time TED Talk speaker with over 6 million views and an award-winning documentary filmma…

Let’s talk about time. Time is both very real and very abstract for most of us. We are aware of time in the immediate moments, meetings we have to be to, things we have to attend, dinner in the oven. Time governs how we think and plan. Think about a time recently where you were invited to something and you said I don’t have the time to go to that. …

This feeling specifically of fear of failure, really propelled me to do great things early in my career. The fear of failure pushed me to work harder, innovate and never settle for mediocrity. While this was most certainly a powerfully driving force, I also began to recognize that I needed to temper it with a positive mindset. Embrace your fear and…

Do you make big plans? Do you have dreams that might take you 3, 5 or 10 years out? If you don't, you most certainly should! This is where the fun comes in, where you get to dream about your biggest interest. Macro Dreams consist of what's possible in life. To get there, you need to have micro dreams or micro goals that provide the steps necessary …

What is the boring middle? If you are on a journey of financial independence, you may have heard this phrase or if you have ever started weight loss, perhaps this is familiar for you too! All dreams begin with a bit of a honeymoon stage, the launching of something new, something fresh to go after. Perhaps it is to retire early or become finically f…

Did you create your business to provide freedom? In this episode, I explore what freedom is and how to attain it. Below are some key areas to build the freedom you desire. Set clear goals Create systems and processes Delegate tasks Take breaks Set boundaries Creating freedom in your business takes time and effort. But it's definitely possible. By f…

Not all Investments can offer an immediate and clear ROI. I see travel as an investment in your future-self with clear ROI's if you travel with intention. If it’s for business, you will gain new bonds with colleagues or customers, and you should see this time as an investment. If you are visiting family, it’s not simply a throw away vacation becaus…