Richard Wilmore welcomes Bob Wheeler to the hot seat for a high-stakes (and high-humor) game of "The Five Second Audit". Bob, who balances the books for the legendary Comedy Store while also climbing literal mountains, dives into the emotional side of finance. From the "COVID gap" in our wallets to the reasons we hide receipts from our accountants, this episode explores what it truly means to be "rich" and why the second-best time to start your financial journey is right now.
The CPA with a Sense of Humor: Bob discusses his unique dual role as a CPA and the CFO of the "World Famous Comedy Store," noting that headlining comics are much harder to keep on a budget than therapists.
Rewriting the Money Story: A look at Bob's mission to help people overcome the fear and shame associated with their finances.
Adventures in intentionality: Bob shares how pivotal experiences—like running a marathon in Greece and hiking to Everest Base Camp—shifted his perspective on travel and luxury.
Financial Literacy for the Next Generation: An introduction to Bob’s "Financially Fit Kids" series, aimed at teaching children about money and emotions early on.
The Definition of "Rich": Moving beyond the bank balance to find fulfillment and peace of mind when starting each day.
