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Unlikely Housewives | Christian Motherhood, Marriage, Parenting, Jesus Followers, Women’s Health, Children’s Mental Health, Freedom, Authentic, Conservative, Traditional Values, Community, & Education73. From Crayons to Pensions: Bryan Sarff’s Solutions to Family Financial PlanningListen in as we sit down with Bryan Sarff of True Wealth Company, who brings his financial expertise back to the show, this time addressing the nerve-wracking topic of college preparation for our older kids. Grappling with the costs of higher education is no small feat, and with Bryan’s guidance, we dissect the often-overlooked conversations between spouses about educational expectations, and the real-world tools available to estimate future college expenses. We discuss the benefits and drawbacks of different savings methods like 529 plans and brokerage accounts, helping us navigate these waters so our children can set sail towards success wi...2024-01-3036 min
Let's Make Work Optional#92 - Determining A True Value For Your Company When You're Ready To Sell With Debbie DouglasBryan Sarff talks with Debbie Douglas from the Douglas Group in St. Louis, Missouri about determining the true value of your company, when you get ready to sell it. Hear how to get the top price for your company and the key elements that go on during the sale. Plus, what are the "deal sweeteners" that improve value for the seller to enhance your company.
If you're a business owner, don't miss this episode of "Let's Make Work Optional".2020-04-2129 minLet's Make Work Optional#91 - Employee Benefits-Stay Out Of Hot Water And Still Offer Great New Opportunities!Melissa Windon from Hub International is back to discuss COBRA benefits for employees and keeping yourself out of hot water as an employer. Plus, learn how to offer employees new, creative benefits like financial wellness, family planning, student loans, smart phone reimbursement-even pet insurance.
All of these things help you, as an employer, attract the best new employees while retaining the ones you have! It's another fantastic episode of Let's Make Work Optional.2020-04-1421 minLet's Make Work Optional#90 - Learn How To Set Attainable Goals With The Book "Atomic Habits"Have you ever tried to reach a goal and wind up being frustrated until you actually hit that goal? And once you hit that goal, then what.....
Bryan Sarff and Shawn Kinkade of AspireKC discuss the book, Atomic Habits by James Clear as part of our quarterly Books For Business Series. From this book, Bryan and Shawn talk about setting goals everyday on your way to reaching your overall goal.
Be less frustrated and achieve attainable goals everyday on the way to your ultimate goal in this episode of Let's Make Work Optional.2020-04-0741 minLet's Make Work Optional#89 - From Kenya To Kansas, The Isaac Wambua Story.Isaac Wambua was born in Kenya. He is a formally trained industrial engineer and business strategist. His company, Synergy Business Solutions, focuses on coaching business owners and training.
Bryan Sarff talks with Isaac to learn about his life in Kenya, his education there, what brought him to America and how he wound up in Kansas City! It's a fascinating story that you don't want to miss on Let's Make Work Optional.2020-03-3125 minLet's Make Work Optional#88 - Discover A Whole New Passion For Life with "Get Real" Author, Harry Campbell.Bryan Sarff sits down to talk to one of the most fascinating "Connectors" in Kansas City....Harry Campbell. Harry is a motivational individual with a true spirit for life. He has written a series of books called Get Real. The third book in the series is coming out in Spring 2020!
Harry has been the CEO of Durrie Vision, the President of FreightQuote, Embarq and Sprint and a Brand Manager for Proctor & Gamble. He simply wants to make a difference. He can do that for you when you listen to this episode of "Lets Make Work Optional".2020-03-2427 minLet's Make Work Optional#87 - How To Build Healthcare Engagement With Benefits Expert, Melissa Windon.Melissa Windon is back to talk with Bryan Sarff about building healthcare engagement! Melissa's job with Hub International is to help you, as a business owner, build employee engagement, increase your business profitability and increase employee retention.
In this episode of Let's Make Work Optional, Melissa gives you insight on new offerings in the healthcare field. You'll be amazed-check out this episode of Let's Make Work Optional !2020-03-1023 minLet's Make Work Optional#86 - Create More Demand For Your Business With Sean Stormes From Third Door!This is the most high energy and high impact podcast we've ever produced. Bryan Sarff introduces you to Sean Stormes from the Third Door. Sean can help you create more demand for your business and/or products and services. He has a unique approach that shows you a whole new way of looking at business. Don't miss this episode of "Let's Make Work Optional" !!!!2020-03-1041 minLet's Make Work Optional#85 - SPECIAL REPORT: The Coronavirus And It's Affect On The Stock Market And Your Portfolio.DON'T MISS THIS EPISODE! Bryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen discuss the Coronavirus and it's affect on the Stock Market and your portfolio. They also take a look at previous viruses, their affect on the market and how the Coronavirus compares.
Bryan and Brian also talk about the True Wealth & Company philosophy during the midst of the large financial swing and how they deal with it for their clients.
It's topical, it's today's news, it's front page headlines on this episode of Let's Make Work Optional!
Reference Material: Market Watch Report 2/24/20...2020-03-0316 minLet's Make Work Optional#84 - Here's Your Small Business IT Solutions With The Purple Guys!If you're a small business owner and the IT world is a huge hurdle, we have the solution for you. Brian Paulsen introduces you to Jon Schram, owner of The Purple Guys! Jon explains how he got started in the IT industry and how The Purple Guys can really help out your small business.2020-02-2523 minLet's Make Work Optional#83 - The New Secure Act And What It Means For You!Bryan Sarff reviews the new Secure Act that was passed in December 2019. He covers 4 areas that may be important to you...
1. New IRA rules
2. 401k provisions
3. Other provisions
4. Tax extenders
Retirement rules can be complicated to understand. We encourage you to listen and take notes as many times as necessary. On this episode of Let's Make Work Optional, we cover the Secure Act and what it may mean for you.2020-02-1819 minLet's Make Work Optional#82 - Do You Know What Your Business Is Really Worth?Hey business owners.....how do you get a valuation of your business done? What is your business really worth? Bryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen discuss how to get a business valuation done, what to expect, what are the 6 steps necessary to get the valuation done and how to tie it into our True Wealth & Company "work optional" process.
Get the real deal on business valuations on this episode of Let's Make Work Optional!2020-02-1129 minLet's Make Work Optional#81 - What's New With Employee Benefits for 2020If you're a business owner, this is THE podcast for you! Benefits expert and guru, Melissa Windon, with Hub International talks with Bryan Sarff detailing what's new in the employee benefits arena for 2020. Melissa also outlines and details new ideas on how to increase profitability and retain your good employees, on this episode of "Let's Make Work Optional".2020-02-0417 minLet's Make Work Optional#80 - Information About Renewable Energy... and More!Wow... What an episode! Bryan Sarff visits with Kai Guo - Director of Research and Strategy at Kiewit Power. Learn about the shift from fossil fuel to renewable energy. Wouldn't you love to know what's going on surrounding energy in the United States? Catch a glimpse into the future NOW... on this episode of Let's Make Work Optional™.2020-01-2833 minLet's Make Work Optional#79 - Essentialism...What It Is And Why It Should Be So Important To YouBryan Sarff visits with Shawn Kinkade of Aspire Business Development to discuss the book Essentialism, by Greg McCowan. Learn how to do more with less! Discover how to reach your goals and be happy along the way - not just when you achieve those goals.
You'll find out how to focus your time and energy on the projects that mean the most to you, on this episode of Let's Make Work Optional™.2020-01-2143 minLet's Make Work Optional#78 - Using Cold Reading To Gain Insight On OthersWhen meeting someone for the first time, it's always good to have knowledge and background of that person before your meeting. Bryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen discuss exactly that in this episode of Let's Make Work Optional!2020-01-1419 minLet's Make Work Optional#77 - Start Off 2020 With Inspirational Insight From Joel Goldberg!As we start off the new year, Bryan Sarff visits with Joel Goldberg, TV announcer for the Kansas City Royals and play-by-play announcer for the Kansas City Mavericks Hockey Club.
Joel gives you a look at the Royals, how he started his career, and insight from a "big picture" perspective for business owners. What a great way to start 2020!2020-01-0738 minLet's Make Work Optional#76 - A New Year's Message From True Wealth & CompanyHere is a great little New Year's message from Bryan Sarff of True Wealth & Company. Happy New Year to you and your family from all of us at True!2019-12-3108 minLet's Make Work Optional#75 - We Wish You A Merry Christmas from True Wealth & Company!!!Bryan Sarff has a special holiday message for you in this episode of Let's Make Work Optional!2019-12-2403 minLet's Make Work Optional#74 - Four Smart, Surprising Health Moves You Can Make Right Now!Bryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen introduce you to 4 smart, surprising health moves you can make right now. Commit to taking these smart steps that can empower and energize you. That way, you'll have the full engagement necessary to make a major impact on the people you care about most in life in this episode of Let's Make Work Optional.
Reference Material: Dr. Dan Carlin, MD/WorldClinic2019-12-1720 minLet's Make Work Optional#73 - Selling Your Business? Well, This Is The Podcast For You!If you're selling your business or preparing for a leadership transition, this is absolutely the podcast for you to listen to! Bryan Sarff visits with Debbie Douglas of The Douglas Group from St. Louis, Missouri. She has been helping businesses sell their companies for 27 years.
If this is in your immediate future, go no further-listen to this episode of Let's Make Work Optional.2019-12-1023 minLet's Make Work Optional#72 - Marketing in the Manufacturing/Warehousing and Distribution Arena with goBRANDgo!In this episode you will meet Brandon Dempsey with goBRANDgo! Brandon's company specializes in unique, "out of the box" marketing for companies in the manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution fields. Bryan Sarff with True Wealth & Company finds out how Brandon got started and what makes his company unique.
There are some terrific ideas in this podcast of "Let's Make Work Optional™".2019-12-0328 minLet's Make Work Optional#71 - Happy Thanksgiving from True Wealth & Company!Please enjoy this quick Thanksgiving message from Bryan Sarff, President and CEO of True Wealth & Company. We wish you and your family a happy Thanksgiving from all of us at True Wealth & Company.2019-11-2602 minLet's Make Work Optional#70 - 4 Common Questions To Consider Before Leaving Your Family LegacyOne of the most difficult considerations around leaving your family legacy is how much you are going to leave your beneficiaries. Bryan Sarff talks with Bill High, CEO of The Signatry, about 4 common questions and details surrounding them with regard to your heirs, on this week's episode of Let's Make Work Optional!2019-11-1925 minLet's Make Work Optional#69 - How To Be Happy Everyday In The Pursuit Of Your Goals.When you set a goal for yourself, remember your frustration and unhappiness everyday until you reach your goal? Then, once you accomplish that goal, what's next? Where do you go from there?
Bryan Sarff and Shawn Kinkade from Aspire Business Development talk about the book Atomic Habits by James Clear in the Business Book Review. Learn how to be happy everyday in your pursuit of your goals-not frustrated until you reach that goal. It's a whole new approach to goal setting and goal achievement on this episode of Let's Make Work Optional.2019-11-1242 minLet's Make Work Optional#68 - Let Us Introduce You To The Johnson County Christmas Bureau and Larry Bigus.Have you ever heard of the Johnson County Christmas Bureau? If you haven't, or even if you have, listen to this podcast! Bryan Sarff visits with Executive Director, Larry Bigus. Larry talks about exactly what the Johnson County Christmas Bureau is and what it does for residents in Johnson County, Kansas. It's a fascinating dive into some of the numbers you never hear about in regards to Johnson County and the people associated with the Johnson County Christmas Bureau.
This is the perfect podcast to listen to as we approach the holiday season!2019-11-0519 minLet's Make Work Optional#67 - Is Your Business Insurance Up To Date? Find Out With Jeff Goldenberg!As a business owner, you know you need commercial insurance protection. But do you know exactly what kind of coverage you need for your business?
In this episode of "Let's Make Work Optional", Brian Paulsen talks to Jeff Goldenberg, a commercial insurance broker with Assured Partners. You'll learn about liability insurance, cyber security insurance and social engineering fraud insurance plus a lot more. Also learn the differences between an insurance agent and a broker on this episode of "Let's Make Work Optional".2019-10-2927 minLet's Make Work Optional#66 - Today's Real Estate Market with Cindy DiCianniWhether you're buying a home for the first time or a Baby Boomer who wants to downsize, you're going to want to listen to this podcast! Bryan Sarff visits with Cindy DiCianni of Remax. Cindy has been in the real estate business for a LONG time! She knows all the in's and out's of Kansas City real estate. So if you are thinking about buying, selling, upsizing or downsizing-you've come to the right place! It's time for another episode of Let's Make Work Optional......2019-10-2224 minLet's Make Work Optional#65 - Change Your View of Generosity with The Signatry and Bill High.If you are a charitable person, you'll want to listen to this podcast! Bryan Sarff sits down with Bill High, the CEO of The Signatry. If you are interest in laying out a long-term legacy, Bill will explain how to do this via donor advised funds. Or, if you've considered charitable donations, this podcast is your starting point. Meet Bill High and hear his story on this episode of Let's Make Work Optional.2019-10-1525 minLet's Make Work Optional#64 - Solve A Business Dispute With Your Business Partner....Meet Business Attorney Matt Geiger.Do you have a business partner? Have you had disputes or disagreements that that partner? How is your company set up? Do you have legal paperwork outlining your business agreement or is it done on a handshake?
In this episode of Let's Make Work Optional, business attorney, Matt Geiger, talks about the in's and out's of business partnership. Plus, you'll get to know Matt Geiger...husband, father, and kid's baseball and basketball coach too.2019-10-0824 minLet's Make Work Optional#63 - Connect With Your High Schooler-Insight From Matt Johnson.Bryan Sarff has a very candid interview with Matt Johnson, Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at Olathe South High School. Matt has made a career in education and has found tried and true methods to make a connection with high schoolers. It's a great interview with insightful tips on this episode of Let's Make Work Optional.2019-10-0128 minLet's Make Work Optional#62 - Pay Yourself First, Not Uncle Sam! An Interview With CPA Nick Ong.If you're a business owner or a sole proprietor and you're tired of paying a lot of taxes, this podcast is for you! Bryan Sarff talks with CPA Nick Ong from Ong & Company about business retirement planning. Get out a pen and paper, take notes....heck, listen to this podcast multiple times. You'll want to because Nick has fantastic advice on business taxes in this episode of Let's Make Work Optional.2019-09-2424 minLet's Make Work Optional#61 - Now We Have To Talk About The Thing We Don't Want To Talk About....In this episode, we talk and address the exact thing we never want to talk about....death. Bryan Sarff introduces you to Parker Amos from Amos Family Funeral Home in Shawnee, Kansas. Bryan and Parker discuss the "what to knows" and the "how to's" in preparing a funeral for you or a loved one. Parker also talks about the increasing popularity of cremation in this episode of Let's Make Work Optional.2019-09-1722 minLet's Make Work Optional#60 - You've Been Sued...Now What?You've been sued now what happens? if you don't have asset protection strategies in place. You could be a sitting duck for lawsuits. Bryan Sarff visits with Matt Geiger, one of the best Business Trial Attorneys in Kansas City about what to do and the process you'll follow if you get sued on this episode of Let's Make Work Optional.
Reference material provided by AES Nation and VFO Inner Circle.2019-09-1028 min
True Wealth Flash Briefings34342019-09-0300 minLet's Make Work Optional#59 - Your Employee Benefits Program with Melissa Windon from Hub International.What are the questions you need to ask to make sure your Employee Benefits Plan is up to snuff? What options are in the market that best fit your hard working employees? Learn all about them as Bryan Sarff visits with rockstar Benefits and Risk Consultant, Melissa Windon from Hub International on Let's Make Work Optional.2019-09-0323 minTrue Wealth Flash Briefings33332019-09-0200 minTrue Wealth Flash Briefings32322019-09-0100 minTrue Wealth Flash Briefings31312019-08-3100 minTrue Wealth Flash Briefings30302019-08-3000 minTrue Wealth Flash Briefings29292019-08-2900 minTrue Wealth Flash Briefings28282019-08-2800 minLet's Make Work Optional#58 - Smart Ways to Invest in Yourself with business coach, Shawn Kinkade.In this episode of Let's Make Work Optional, we explore the link between personal development and success...in business and in life. Bryan Sarff talks with business coach, Shawn Kinkade from Aspire KC in Overland Park. Find out how to focus on yourself and generate real results by taking steps that will help you improve in meaningful ways and truly live your own best life.
Reference material provided by AES Nation and VFO Inner Circle.2019-08-2726 minLet's Make Work Optional#57 - Investing In Turbulent TimesThese turbulent times of the Stock Market can be nerve-wracking! With tariffs, trade wars and the ups and downs of the markets, how do you keep a level head and navigate these crazy waters?
Bryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen discuss how to do exactly that on this episode of Let's Make Work Optional.2019-08-2016 minLet's Make Work Optional#56 - Elite Wealth Planning....What Is It And Why It MattersIn this episode of Let's Make Work Optional, Bryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen discuss the in's and out's of what the uber rich do for wealth planning. This includes a focus on taxes, asset protection, charitable giving, lifestyle management and the human element. All of these services are available through True Wealth & Company and our network of strategic partners.
Reference material courtesy of VFO Inner Circle Special Report (March 2019) by Russ Allen Prince and John Bowen. Source data courtesy of AES Nation and CEG Worldwide.2019-08-1316 minLet's Make Work Optional#55 - Sudden Wealth: What To Do If You Strike It RichIn this new episode of "Let's Make Work Optional", Bryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen discuss the steps you should follow if you strike it rich...whether it's from someone leaving you a lot of money to winning the lottery!
They outline what happens if a big windfall takes a toll on existing relationships, what excessive spending and bad decisions do to erode wealth and how to assess your situation early with professionals so you make smart decisions about your sudden wealth.
Reference material from VFO Inner Circle Special Report by Russ Allen P...2019-08-0622 minLet's Make Work Optional#54 - Want To Work Smarter, Not Harder?We have updated our podcasts to "Let's Make Work Optional" !
In this podcast, Bryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen discuss reclaiming some of your time and energy so you can focus on what truly matters to you. They outline the three action steps that will make you more effective and efficient...helping you get better results in less time.
Reference materials from VFO Inner Circle Special Report by Russ Allan Prince and John Bowen. Courtesy of AES Nation and CEG Worldwide.2019-07-3022 minLet's Make Work Optional#53 - Cannibas rising...up in smoke?A big buzz topic today is the legalization of marijuana. Many states are legalizing it. So should you invest in cannibas? How much money is there to be made in this industry? Bryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen take an in-depth look at this emerging industry and whether or not you should invest in it.
Reference material from: Visual Capitalist.com, Insights.com (Yale University), Barron's, Get Smarter About Money2019-07-2331 minLet's Make Work Optional#52 - Three Money Mistakes the Super Rich DON'T Make!Sometimes the best offense is a great defense! And the fewer mistakes you make with your money, the better off you may ultimately be.
Bryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen check out three financial fouls that the super rich go out of their way to avoid! It could help you hold on to more of your money too....on Mission Work Optional.
Reference material from CEG Worldwide and AES Nation.2019-07-1618 minLet's Make Work Optional#51 - Winning a Family Business Civil WarBryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen discuss a topic that no one wants to go through....co-owners of a family business can, and often do, go to battle over control of their company. While nobody wants a civil war, it makes sense to know how to fight and win if you fine yourself involved in one.2019-07-0918 minLet's Make Work Optional#50 - The Power of Adopting a Reciprocity Mindset.Bryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen look at highly successful and affluent people because they understand that if they help others address their problems, they'll be on the receiving end of favors from the people they helped. It's called the Law of Reciprocity, and it can be a hugely helpful tool in getting what you want in business and in life.
Reference materials from CEG Worldwide and AES Nation (part of the Billionaire Intellegence Series) "The Power of Adopting a Reciprocity Mindset".2019-07-0213 minLet's Make Work Optional#49 - Adding pets to your Will & Trust.Here's something you might not have thought of....adding pets to your Will & Trust! Bryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen discuss in intricacies of adding your dog, cat, bird or horse (and more) to your estate. They discuss the specifics of what you need to know, what you need to do and how to execute adding them into your estate.2019-06-2522 minLet's Make Work Optional#48 - How living longer affects your portfolio.Bryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen talk about the best thing you can be invested in for the long haul....the Stock Market! Plus how living longer affects your portfolio and why the Stock Market is the best way to generate and sustain wealth.2019-06-1825 minLet's Make Work Optional#47 - Interview with Tim Kay and Jeff Sullivan from Academy Bank.Bryan Sarff hosts the Grill Nation Show on 980 KMBZ radio! Bryan talks with Jeff Sullivan, the head of retail banking at Academy Bank and Tim Kay, the Senior Vice President of Residential Mortgage Lending at Academy Bank.
Learn how Academy Bank works with commercial and residential customers to finance businesses and homes! Tim and Jeff also discuss how banking has changed over the years and how the bank makes it easy for people to have a personal account there along with their home or business loan.2019-06-1143 minLet's Make Work Optional#46 - What is a NUA and what does it have to do with LSD?No...it's not time to turn on the psychedelic music and get out your Janis Joplin albums, the LDS we're talking about is a "Lump Sum Distribution". And a NUA is not a term from the '60's either. It's "Net Unrealized Appreciation". Learn how to take advantage of these two items and tilt the retirement scales in your favor on this episode of Mission Work Optional.2019-06-0420 minLet's Make Work Optional#45 - The 3 phases of retirement and how to be truly happy in retirement!Brian Paulsen interviews Steve Garrett, Disc Jockey from 101 The Fox and the PA Announcer for the Kansas City Mavericks hockey team. Brian goes through the three phases of retirement and talks about the ways to be truly happy in retirement and cross off all items on your bucket list.2019-05-2819 minLet's Make Work Optional#44 - Seeking Success!If you're a business owner, Bryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen outline the key elements necessary for your business success. They will take you through a step-by-step process to help insure your business runs smoothly and successfully.2019-05-2119 minLet's Make Work Optional#43 - SPECIAL EDITION - Mission Work Optional....Trade WarsNow you can listen to the letter sent to the True Wealth & Company family! Bryan Sarff gives the True Wealth view of the trade war between the United States and China. He talks about the effect it has on the stock market and how we are managing your money during this trade war.2019-05-1407 minLet's Make Work Optional#42 - Meet Vince O'Halloran from American Family Insurance - Business Man Extraordinaire!Bryan Sarff and Jason Grill interview American Family Insurance agent Vince O'Halloran. Vince talks about his journey as a business owner, how he runs his office, chooses his employees and how he creates a positive work culture and environment. Vince also worked with a business coach, which helped immensely....he talks about that experience and how it helped him shape his business acumen and his employees.
It's a great personal story and a terrific business story as well. Enjoy Mission Work Optional from the Grill Nation Show on 980AM KMBZ.2019-05-1443 minLet's Make Work Optional#41 - How to retire "well".Bryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen discuss a topic that all retirees want to know about....how do you retire "well". What does that mean? It's a checklist for people on the fringe of retirement....what are some of the steps you need to go through so you "get it right" the first time!
Bryan and Brian talk about the emotional stress of retirement, the mental approach of retirement and insuring you are happy in retirement. Get the retirement checklist at GetStarted@RetireWithTrue.com.2019-05-0718 minLet's Make Work Optional#40 - Stocks....The Great Wealth Protector!Bryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen discuss stocks and how they provide protection and preservation for your wealth. They also tell you why stocks help grow and increase your wealth!
This episode is a very tell-tale episode. Learn how to reprogram your thinking when it comes to stocks and the stock market itself! You'll look at the Dow Jones and the S&P 500 in a whole new light after listening to Mission #40 of Mission Work Optional!2019-04-3016 minLet's Make Work Optional#39 - Building a Moat Around Your Financial FortressWhat does "building a moat around your financial fortress mean? Bryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen look at now that you've built your wealth, how do you protect it? They will explain Wills and Trusts. You will hear about scenarios that you might not have considered when it comes to your wealth and financial legacy. Hear how to insure your money outlives you and to make sure there is no question as to what you want to have happen to your wealth once you're gone.
Make sure you tune into this new episode of Mission Work Optional.....It's anot...2019-04-2322 minLet's Make Work Optional#38 - Learn more about dementia with Dr. Maritza Buenaver.This is a VERY important mission! Bryan Sarff talks about dementia with Dr. Maritza Buenaver. If you have a loved one, whether it be a parent or significant other, learn about the signs of dementia and how to deal with them. Dr. Buenaver will guide you through coping mechanisms, how to best help that person and how to make them as comfortable as possible.
Bryan Sarff will also give you ideas and tips on how to protect their estate and what you can do to insure their legacy remains intact. Be sure to take the time to liste...2019-04-1649 minLet's Make Work Optional#37 - Interview with Kansas City artist, Mike SavageThis mission is definitely a fun one to listen to! Bryan Sarff is on KMBZ with Jason Grill for the Grill Nation Show. Bryan and Jason interview Kansas City artist and KU grad, Mike Savage. Savage grew up in Strawberry Hill right here in Kansas City! Hear his story, discover his unique approach to art and Kansas City, and learn why he is so popular, not only in town, but across the USA.2019-04-0942 minLet's Make Work Optional#36 - Maslow's 7 Steps To Business SuccessIn this episode of Mission: Work Optional, Bryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen outline the steps business owners need to do in order to create a successful business and business plan. This episode also details things to help create a positive work atmosphere and environment, how to retain key employees and the value added extras that employees want that makes them happy at work and helps them strive to do more and be better.
For further insight into this topic, please also listen to Episode #32 - "Making Smarter Goals" as well.2019-04-0228 minLet's Make Work Optional#35 - Don't Bite The Apple!Bryan Sarff and Bryan Paulsen talk about temptation in this episode! The guys talk about Adam and Eve and temptation. But this temptation is about thinking you can beat the Stock Market by listening to the TV or your neighbors.
Bryan and Brian talk about consistency of investing and resisting temptation.....just like Adam and Eve should have done! It's a great episode of Mission: Work Optional....happy Springtime! 2019-03-2617 minLet's Make Work Optional#34 - Making Smarter Goals!Bryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen are back in studio to discuss setting smarter goals for yourself and your business. It's all based upon Michael Hyatt's system from MichaelHyatt.com.
Plus, Bryan and Brian will also tell how how to set important personal or business goals so you almost NEVER miss them! You don't want to miss this important tidbit of information....2019-03-2023 minLet's Make Work Optional#33 - "Best Of" with David VoorheesDavid Voorhees is the Director of Human Resources for Informa in Overland Park, Kansas. Bryan Sarff sits down with David to discuss Human Resources in today's work environment and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A's). This podcast is "must listen-to" for business owners!2019-03-1931 minLet's Make Work Optional#32 - Dr. Troy Burns and a new approach to healthcare.This mission is a replay from Grill Nation on KMBZ radio from Saturday, March 9th. In this episode, Bryan Sarff and Grill Nation host, Jason Grill, speak to Dr. Troy Burns. Dr. Burns and his practice take a much different approach to healthcare. It's a very non-traditional approach and will give you an alternative to standard healthcare in the U.S.!2019-03-1244 minLet's Make Work Optional#31 - Grill Nation Show with Tom Sullivan.Mission #31 is a rebroadcast of the Grill Nation Show from KMBZ Radio. Bryan Sarff co-hosts the show once a month with Jason Grill. The special guest is Tom Sullivan, Attorney, from Sullivan Estate Law. Tom is an outstanding attorney. If you need a Will or Trust drawn up or Estate Planning, Tom Sullivan is the strategic partner that is highly recommended by True Wealth & Company!2019-02-2643 minLet's Make Work Optional#30 - Spock vs. HomerThis is a VERY interesting mission! When it comes to investing, do you invest like Spock (from Star Trek) or like Homer Simpson? You're probably saying, "What does that mean?" Find out about investing like Spock or Homer Simpson in the latest episode of Mission: Work Optional !!!!2019-02-1910 minLet's Make Work Optional#29 - Living Within Your PercentagesBryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen outline the best ways to save money and how to maximize your savings by taking advantage of Roth IRA's, 401k's and much more.2019-02-1223 minLet's Make Work Optional#28 - Interview with David VoorheesDavid Voorhees is the Director of Human Resources for Informa in Overland Park, Kansas. Bryan Sarff sits down with David to discuss Human Resources in today's work environment and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A's). This podcast is "must listen-to" for business owners!2019-02-0531 minLet's Make Work Optional#27 - Is the Government Shutdown Affecting My Portfolio?Mission #27 discusses the current Government Shutdown and how it is or is not affecting your portfolio along with the Stock Market. Bryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen engage in a very interesting conversation that covers this as well as looks back on what has or has not affected the Stock Market previous.2019-01-2925 minLet's Make Work Optional#26 - Our 2019 OutlookBryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen discuss 2018 as well as the bright and optimistic outlook for 2019 in this episode of Mission: Work Optional.2019-01-2226 minLet's Make Work Optional#25 - Grill Nation - An interview with Bryan SarffWe start 2019 on the Grill Nation Show with Jason Grill interviewing Bryan Sarff of True Wealth & Company. Usually, Bryan brings in a special guest. But in this episode, Jason talks with Bryan about True Wealth & Company, the company's philosophy and strategies for helping "successful people make work optional" !!!2019-01-1547 minLet's Make Work Optional#24 - "Best Of" with JJ Mirabile from Jasper's RestaurantHappy 2019! We wanted to start off the new year with one of our best interviews of 2018. This episode is with the Grill Nation Show on KMBZ Radio. Bryan Sarff and Jason Grill interview JJ Mirabile, owner of Jasper's Restaurant in Kansas City.2019-01-0848 minLet's Make Work Optional#23 - How to Become a Millinionaire-Living Within Your Percentages!This is an absolutely outstanding episode for any parents with children that are Millennials. Or, if you're a Millennial, you've GOT to hear this episode of Mission: Work Optional. True Wealth & Company has the formula to help make you a millionaire AND retire early!2019-01-0124 minLet's Make Work Optional#22 - Christmas!This is a terrific holiday story as told by Bryan Sarff. Happy holidays and Merry Christmas to all.2018-12-2504 minLet's Make Work Optional#21 - Interview with Chris KuehlBryan Sarff interviews Economist Chris Kuehl, Managing Director of Armada Corporate Intelligence. It's a fascinating conversation from a lecture that Chris gives entitled "Finding the Black Cloud under the Silver Lining".2018-12-1843 minLet's Make Work Optional#20 - Grill Nation - Interview with Gregg AmosThis episode is a rebroadcast of the Grill Nation Show from Saturday, December 8th on KMBZ Radio. Bryan Sarff and Jason Grill interview Gregg Amos from Amos Family Funeral Home. It's an interesting look into building a strong family business and growing that business in his hometown of Shawnee, Kansas.2018-12-1143 minLet's Make Work Optional#19 - Business Owner's Blueprint (Part 2 of 2)In this episode of Misson-Work Optional, Bryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen complete the Business Owner's Blueprint discussion by focusing on taxes, saving and investing. This mission is a "must listen to" for every business owner!2018-12-0425 minLet's Make Work Optional#18 - Business Owner's Blueprint (Part 1 or 2)In this episode, Bryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen outline a blueprint for successful business owners. There are 7 pillars to be discussed in this Part 1 of a 2-part discussion topic.2018-11-2726 minLet's Make Work Optional#17 - The 7 Ways to Reduce Your 2018 Taxes....NOW!Even though it's the middle of November, there are still things you can do now to reduce this year's taxes. Bryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen take a look at those 7 things that will help you reduce your 2018 taxes before the end of this year.2018-11-2020 minLet's Make Work Optional#16 - Grill Nation - Interview with Lamar Hunt, Jr.Don't miss this episode!!! Bryan Sarff co-hosts Grill Nation with Jason Grill on KMBZ radio. This episode aired on Saturday, November 10 at 4pm. Bryan and Jason interview Lamar Hunt, Jr. in this very special re-broadcast.2018-11-1348 minLet's Make Work Optional#15 - A View into the Future of the U.S. Economy.Bryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen take a look at the U.S. economy. Find out what really fuels it and where it's headed on this episode of Mission: Work Optional !!!2018-11-0625 minLet's Make Work Optional#14 - Our Proprietary ProcessBryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen discuss and explain our written proprietary process called the LifeMap FORMula which helps lead you to a work-optional lifestyle and how you can achieve it.2018-10-3030 minLet's Make Work Optional#13 - The 11 Most Irreversible IRA Mistakes, Part 4In this episode, we cover item's #7, 8 and 9 in the 11 most irreversible IRA mistakes. This is episode 4 out of 5!2018-10-2330 minLet's Make Work Optional#12 - Interview with Mr. Robin RobertsEntrepreneur Insight: Listen to this very interesting interview with Mr. Robin Roberts, CEO of Central Power Systems & Services in Liberty, MO. Learn about their business and see what Robin feels is a growth industry for his company.2018-10-1634 minLet's Make Work Optional#11 - Grill Nation - Interview with Attorney Pascale HennThis is a special encore presentation of Mission: Work Optional! It's a replay of the Grill Nation Show hosted by Jason Grill and True Wealth's Bryan Sarff. The special guest is Business Attorney Pascale Henn, one of the premier female business attorneys in Kansas City. This originally aired on 980 KMBZ on October 6th, 2018.2018-10-0945 minLet's Make Work Optional#10 - Shredding the NarrativeWith all the negativity in the media surrounding politics, we thought it would be good to share some realistic numbers about the American economy and how wonderfully strong it is because of the power of YOU, the consumer!2018-10-0227 minLet's Make Work Optional#9 - The 11 Most Irreversible IRA Mistakes, Part 3In this mission, we discuss items #5 and #6 in the 11 most irreversible IRA mistakes.2018-09-2524 minLet's Make Work Optional#8 - Grill Nation - Interview with JJ Mirabile of Jasper's RestaurantThis is a special encore presentation of Mission: Work Optional! It's a replay of the Grill Nation Show hosted by Jason Grill and True Wealth's Bryan Sarff. The special guest is JJ Mirabile from Jasper's Restaurant. This originall aired on KMBZ on September 8th, 2018.2018-09-1848 minLet's Make Work Optional#7 - 11 Most Irreversible IRA Mistakes, Part 2We cover Items 3 and 4 of the 11 most irreversible mistake made with your IRA. Plus, we re-introduce Brian Paulsen as a regular co-host for Mission: Work Optional.2018-09-1125 minLet's Make Work Optional#6 - 11 Most Irreversible IRA Mistakes, Part 1This is Part 1 (of 5) of the 11 most irreversible mistakes people make with their IRA's. Today, we cover "Taking possession of money from your IRA" and "Forgetting to name a beneficiary".2018-09-0421 minLet's Make Work Optional#5 - Building Champions - Interview with Coach RiderToday we visit with Coach Rider - the head coach of the Blue Valley Northwest Huskies - starting his second season and rebuilding the football program. The Huskies are where many of our clients' kids and our kids attend school. We were fortunate to catch Coach Rider and understand the methodology behind his dedication to building fathers, building scholars, and building athletes within the BVNW Husky football program. Go Huskies!2018-08-2837 minLet's Make Work Optional#4 - Do I Have Enough?We explore the question asked most often about making work optional, "Do I Have Enough?" We walk through a simple formula to help guide you to the comfort, power, and peace of mind a YES answer can provide. And if the answer is NO. Now you know the answer and a proper written plan can be put in place to achieve the work-optional lifestyle you seek.2018-08-2119 minLet's Make Work Optional#3 - The Big 5-0 to RetirementFor many of us, retirement gets serious when you turn 50. We see the retirement train coming and we want to get on that train and not get run over by it. We continue our discussion about the two doors for retirement and share "The Limo Story. "2018-08-1419 minLet's Make Work Optional#2 - Interview with Brian PaulsenToday we visit with Brian Paulsen. To learn about his transition from the corporate world of IBM to the entrepreneurial world of financial advising. Brian will talk about his love for mentoring his peers, his long and determined road to financial planning, and his dedication to multiple community service organizations in the Kansas City area.2018-08-0723 minLet's Make Work Optional#1 - Defining a Work-Optional LifestyleWhat does Work-Optional mean? Is it realistically achievable?2018-07-3125 min