What is wealth?
For many people, it all revolves around money… but it goes much deeper than that. Wealth can mean different things to different people and mean different things to the same people at different times.
We often view wealth as simply “money.” Although that is a very large part of it – wealth is actually an “all encompassing” word that includes money – but it also includes our state of mind, peace of mind and happiness.
I know some folks would say, “Money, lots of money, would do all of those for me…” I tend to agree on some level – but I’ve also seen situations where “lots of money” has actually ruined people, families and lives.
To help us explain a lot of this in ways that make it easier for us to understand, our guest today has a comprehensive background that began in the Marine Corps, opening his own coffee shop and transitioned into his own business model of helping others to achieve financial success,
Brandon Neely and his wife, Amanda, founded “Wealth Wisdom Financial,” and have developed their own, unique program called, “The Still Method.”
To discuss this and more, help me welcome to the program, Brandon Neely! Brandon, it is a blessing to have you on the program today!
The first question I always start with is this… other than that brief information I just shared, can you tell us in your own words, “Who is Brandon Neely?”
Tell us the WHY of “why you started” this business? Was it because of not having the financial stability you desired “way back when?”
Little steps are the way to begin taking control of your finances. If you begin to string together small wins… it soon becomes habit forming, correct?
You owned your own coffee shop… If I could have that one dream…I’d just report for work and stick an IV in my arm and live the dream… I love coffee… strong coffee… Pastor Bob is known for that…
But, owning your own coffee shop wasn’t the “living the dream” you thought it was going to be, correct?
For you, what was the hardest part of being a business owner?
If you could go back and “start over,” what would that look like? What would you do differently concerning finances?
When I was in service, I was young, 19, married, two kids. My friends, at a minimum, were purchasing savings bonds (this was way back in the 1970’s)… even $25 bonds would double their value in 7 years to $50. I couldn’t even afford that (or so I told myself). Every time I would get a promotion or pay raise, I’d WANT to save, but I was just thankful to have that extra in the family household income… and when I left service, I had almost nothing saved up…
That is not an “unfamiliar” story you hear in what you do with your clients, is it?
I saw a video where you explain the “Pareto Principle.” Can you share what that is and why it is important?
You also teach people how to “Bank on Yourself.” Share what this program is about…
Should a person pay off debt first – and then start to save for their future?
You co-authored an interactive money journal titled, “Five Smooth Stones.” What is this journal about and how does it help someone with the “Still Method.”?
Share with us what you observed and learned from the COVID-19 fiasco, as it concerned business finances?
Share a brief synopsis of what the first few steps are like when someone comes to you wanting to join your program. What are the first few steps they would need to accomplish in order to give you an accurate picture of the TRUE HELP they need?
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