In November the Women Talking Money podcast is celebrating International Men's Day – with our episodes throughout the month featuring men.
In this episode of Women Talking Money Gretchen chats with Phil Bray, 'The Financial Services Marketing Guy', founder of The Yardstick Agency, which is now the highest-rated agency specialising in financial services, providing marketing strategy, websites, branding and design services, blogs, newsletters and inbound marketing to clients.
Phil reflects on his early experiences with money, sharing valuable lessons he's learned along the way about budgeting, managing debt, and achieving financial freedom.
Together, they discuss how Phil's upbringing shaped his financial mindset, how he passes on that knowledge to his children, and why he believes experiences are more valuable than material possessions.
Phil also highlights the importance of fostering a supportive work environment and the true freedom that comes from being financially independent.
In this conversation Phil and Gretchen discuss:
How Phil's father was a significant influence on his understanding of work and financial success.
How Phil experienced a financial crisis that shaped his approach to business and personal finance.
That he prefers to avoid debt and has a cautious approach to financial management.
Phil actively discusses money with his children to instil financial awareness.
How Phil does not set traditional financial goals for his business but focuses on creating a great workplace.
Financial freedom means making decisions without short-term pressures.
Follow Phil:
On LinkedIn
Phil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philbray1973/
Yardstick: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-yardstick-agency/
On X : @philbray73 | @yardstickagency
Or get in touch: phil@theyardstickagency.co.uk
Follow Gretchen:
On Instagram @gretchenbetts_fp_biz
On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gretchen-betts/
Listen to the full episode here: - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/women-talking-money/id1726916648
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