Justin Bennett - Podcast Details

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Wellness with Kindness: Healthy Living With JB 00 - TrailerWelcome to Wellness with Kindness: Healthy Living with JB. My name is Justin Bennett, I’m in my 30’s living out in Vermont currently. Up until a few years ago I was happy to just sit at home and watch Netflix all day. I ate takeout almost every day mainly because I didn’t want to do the dishes. I experienced a life altering event a few years back and now wish to share that with others and hopefully leave a positive impact in people's lives. I will be going over health tricks, tips and hacks to help you get to wher...

2021-11-0900 min

devtools.fm: Developer Tools, Open Source, Software Development Shawn Wang - TemporalJoin us as we chat with Shawn Wang who's Head of Developer Experience at Temporal and a staunch advocate of learning in public.https://temporal.io/https://vuejs.nychttps://aws.amazon.com/amplify/https://www.netlify.com/https://sidekiq.org/https://bazel.build/https://www.swyx.io/learn-in-public/TooltipsAndrewhttps://www.prisma.ioesbuildJustinhttps://github.com/unjs/unpluginhttps://khalilstemmler.com/articles/client-side-architecture/introduction/Shawnhttps://akiflow.com/https://supabase.io

2021-09-1056 min

devtools.fm: Developer Tools, Open Source, Software Development Evan You - Vue, ViteJoin us as we talk to Evan You, creator of Vue.js, Vite, VitePress, and a host of other tools.https://vuejs.org/https://vitejs.dev/https://vitepress.vuejs.org/https://www.meteor.com/https://v3.vuejs.org/api/composition-api.htmlhttps://github.com/vuejs/rfcs/pull/78https://vueuse.org/https://vue-loader.vuejs.org/https://astro.build/TooltipsAndrewhttps://linear.apphttps://www.npmjs.com/package/yarn-deduplicateJustinhttps://imba.io/https://jlongster.com/future-sql-webEvanhttps://vitepress.vuejs.org/https://volta.net/

2021-08-2746 min

devtools.fm: Developer Tools, Open Source, Software Development Kendall Gassner - A11y, Design SystemsJoin us for a lighthearted chat with Kendall Gassner a seasoned design systems engineer with an expertise in accessibility.https://github.com/intuit/eslint-plugin-no-explicit-type-exportshttps://github.com/intuit/accessibility-snippetshttps://github.com/nvaccess/nvda/https://www.freedomscientific.com/products/software/jaws/https://www.accessibilityassociation.org/s/certificationhttps://www.last-child.com/intuits-accessibility-champion-program/https://react-spectrum.adobe.com/blog/building-a-combobox.htmlTooltipsAndrewhttps://flightcontrol.devhttps://sindresorhus.com/lungoJustinhttps://daisyui.com/https://www.medlycomponents.comKendalluseKeyboard from https://github.com/intuit/design-systems-cli/tree/master/packages/hookshttps://github.com/reach/reach-ui

2021-08-1350 min

devtools.fm: Developer Tools, Open Source, Software Development Robert Long - VR/AR Open MetaverseJoin as a we talk with Robert Long (AltSpace, Mozilla) to talk about all things open metaverse! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIwdCN4dV6whttps://altvr.com/https://hubs.mozilla.com/https://www.babylonjs.com/https://threejs.org/https://sketchfab.com/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GlTFhttps://modelviewer.dev/https://www.blender.org/https://github.com/mozilla/SpokeTooltipsAndrewgitup.coJustinhttps://egamebook.comhttps://github.com/mrbbot/miniflareRoberthttps://vitejs.devhttps://github.com/NateTheGreatt/bitecs

2021-07-3058 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST 92. How Business Owners Can Help Employees Towards Their Future Financial Well-BeingMany employees currently struggle when it comes to their future financial well-being, so how can we as business owners ensure our employees are achieving their financial goals while maintaining and producing a productive environment in our workplace? In this episode, Justin Bennett introduces various ways business owners can assist their employees on their path towards their own future financial well-being, as well as how to overcome obstacles that hinder them from achieving their most optimal outcomes. Justin discusses: How to create a formula or strategy based on effectiveness of what you...

2021-07-2313 min

devtools.fm: Developer Tools, Open Source, Software Development Jason Laster - replay.ioJoin us as we talk with the CEO of replay.io a radical new time travel debugger that poised to change how we debug our programs.https://replay.io/http://pry.github.io/https://bpython-interpreter.org/https://www.recurse.com/https://cdn.openai.com/dota-2.pdfhttps://www.benzinga.com/news/21/06/21706412/software-company-figma-raises-200m-at-10b-valuation-bloomberghttps://pulse2.com/cypress-io-raises-40-million-in-series-b-funding/Andrewhttps://www.macbartender.comhttps://www.docker.com/Justinhttps://copilot.github.com/https://github.com/Jarred-Sumner/git-peekJasonhttps://www.tovala.com/ovenhttps://replit.com/

2021-07-1658 min

devtools.fm: Developer Tools, Open Source, Software Development Brendan Falk, Matt Schrage - FigJoin as on a chat with the founder's of fig.io. They're trying to bring fresh air to the terminal experience in new and interesting ways.https://fig.ioFig Hacker News Post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=27277819shell explainer: https://explainshell.com/TooltipsAndrewPosticohttps://homebridge.iohttps://level.coJustinhttps://github.com/lirantal/nodejs-cli-apps-best-practiceshttps://github.com/thassiov/tuizerhttps://github.com/ploopyco/mini-trackballBrendanCLI tools: trash, abbreviationshttps://github.com/sindresorhus/trashMDX: https://mdxjs.com/MattCLI interface guidelines, by Ben Firshman and others: https://clig...

2021-07-0252 min

devtools.fm: Developer Tools, Open Source, Software Development Paul Shen - natto.devTune in while we chat with Paul Shen the creator of natto.dev.https://drawbattle.iohttps://stedolan.github.io/jq/https://gource.io/https://github.com/efokschaner/terraform-provider-factoriohttps://dion.systems/blog_0001_hms2020.htmlhttps://inliner.iohttps://www.andy.works/words/serious-playTooltipsAndrewDigital Gardenhttps://www.hipstersmoothie.com/gardenJustinSqlDBM, visual tool for designing dbsBuerli, React CAD in the browserVisual CSS Grid LayoutPaulJohn Palmer’s talk on spatial interfacesDavid Cole’s thread on WarioWare DIYFactorioTwemex

2021-06-1847 min

devtools.fm: Developer Tools, Open Source, Software Development Orta Therox - CocoaPods, Danger, TypeScriptListen to us chat with Orta Therox, creator and maintainer of a decades worth of open source tooling!https://orta.io/https://shikijs.github.io/twoslash/https://opensourcedesign.net/https://github.com/dangerhttps://github.com/intuit/autohttps://github.com/wixplosives/plebhttps://flappyroyale.io/https://redux.js.org/https://github.com/JSMonk/hegelTooltipsAndrewhttps://getpixelsnap.com/Justinhttps://mrm.js.org/Ortahttps://shortcatapp.com/https://github.com/davidtheclark/cosmiconfighttps://shikijs.github.io/twoslash/

2021-06-1151 min

devtools.fm: Developer Tools, Open Source, Software Development Storybook with Norbert and DomStorybook is an open source tool for building UI components in isolation. Tune in as we talk t Dominic Nguyen and Norbert de Langen about the story behind storybook, what it's like to run an open-source based company, the importance of developing UI in isolation, and moreStorybookjimpStorybook Addon React DocgenMeteorPheonix LiveViewMeteor's DDPBlitz.jsRedwood.jsAtmosphereComponent story formatStorybook ArgsStory DocsChromatic Visual TestingTooltipsAndrewloopbackMacOS IconsJustinIntroducing WebContainersmockfsplanetscale (serverless db)DomMock Service WorkerMirage.jsMeasure addon by VarunNorbertBracket ColorizerDeepscanMHO

2021-06-041h 09

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 91 - The Race to Self-Improvement — With Guest Joseph GrecoIt's important to acknowledge and prioritize your personal and professional development by giving back to yourself so that you can wake up every morning feeling empowered, selfless and guilt-free. In this episode, Justin Bennett sits down with Joseph Greco, founder and president of Palio, Inc, a brand that focuses on growth, achievement, and performance beyond a client's comfort zone. Together, they address the importance of putting yourself first in order to produce the best outcome possible! In this episode, you’ll learn: The difference between selfish and selfless The five fundamental areas that lead to...

2021-06-0237 min

devtools.fm: Developer Tools, Open Source, Software Development Danny Banks and Kelly Harrop - style-dictionaryWhat's a design token? Why would you even want one? Listen to our conversations with Amazon's Danny Banks where he talks about style-dictionary's origin. Hear stories about real world usage with Kelly Harrop from Intuit.style-dictionaryfigmaFramerstorybookplayroomtheodiezTooltipsAndrew:cleanshotJustinListen NotesnattoKellyreactflowdomeventsDannyreplit

2021-05-2852 min

devtools.fm: Developer Tools, Open Source, Software Development David Stone and Adam Dierkens - Intuit PlayerIn this episode of devtools.fm we talk to two of the people behind how Intuit products deliver their products to multiple platforms. Explore the interesting world of the Player and all the tools it's spawned.Intuitstyle-dictionarydesign-systems-clidevtools-dsautojsonnetkotlin hooksTooltipsAndrewRomewalrus.aiJustinbettererMuse ApppolarizedzxDavidconcepts.appdeltaAdamreaflowMax Mix Project

2021-05-211h 11

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 90 - It’s Time to Embrace and Overcome the Fear of Failure — With Guest Frank LunaEveryone encounters failure, but the most successful people look at failure as an opportunity to grow and develop. In this episode, Justin Bennett connects with guest Frank Luna, a National Guardsman and accomplished public relations professional, about the idea of failure, discipline, wealth-building, and fitness! We discuss: - How Frank Luna’s experience in the Army National Guard shaped him - How you see the world as it relates to your body, fitness and mindset - The idea of failure and how to embrace it - How yo...

2021-05-1938 min

devtools.fm: Developer Tools, Open Source, Software Development David Sheldrick - patch-packageIn this episode we interview David Sheldrick, the creator of patch-package.https://github.com/ds300/patch-package/https://github.com/artsy/eigenArtsy's mobile apphttps://www.artsy.nethttps://pulley.com/Where David is going nexthttps://github.com/artsy/gudetamaA tool David worked on at Artsyhttps://github.com/artsy/eigen/pull/3210Artsy's automated move to strict type checking in their react native apphttps://github.com/ds300/patch-package/pull/295PR to add create issue feature to patch-packagehttps://github.com/ds300/jetztDavid's speed reader chrome extensionhttps://www.npmjs.com/package/ts-nodehttps://deno.land/https://www.rust-lang.org/https://twitter.com/orta...

2021-05-1446 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 89 - Everything Health, Fitness, and Business — With Guest Mark NeilanTake a minute and look at the way you are living your life right now—is your health your number one priority? If not, here's why it should be! In this episode, Justin Bennett is joined by one of the highest performing endurance athletes and successful gym owners in the state of New Jersey, Mark Neilan. Mark shares his fitness journey, tips on how to overcome hurdles, and his perspective on how to run a successful business with a healthy and fulfilling mindset. You’ll learn: Mark’s comm...

2021-05-0527 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 88 - The Idea of Being Successful — With Guest Andy McOrmondSuccess is something we all yearn to achieve, but do you have what it takes to become successful in your optimal personal economy? Join Justin Bennett as he speaks with Andy McOrmond, the managing director at WallachBeth, as they define the meaning of success and what it takes to achieve it through ideal characteristics and life experiences. In this episode, you’ll learn: The mindset that helped Andy McOrmond become successful The significance of building authentic and genuine long-term relationships How to work through pockets of turbulence both personally and professionally The importance of pract...

2021-04-2130 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 87 — Re-Calibrating Your MindsetLiving a successful life starts with one simple question: What’s important to you professionally and personally, that you wish to accomplish in the next 12 months? Join Justin Bennett as he helps you think about your goals, aspirations and purpose inside the next 12 months and how you can truly devote the time to the things that are important to you. He shares real life client examples and advice on reaching your true potential. In this episode, you’ll learn: The importance of gaining visibility on the goals you wish to accomplish within the next 12 mont...

2021-04-0714 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 86 — The Stock Market FrenzyAre you getting caught up in the stock market frenzy? Here's what you should know! In this episode, Justin Bennett shares his insights on the stock market frenzy and explains the impact of short-term emotions that has investors, like you, to make snap investment and financial decisions! In this episode, you’ll learn: How emotions impact financial decisions The unpredictability of the stock market Why you should control investor behavior The correlation between investments and decision-making And more! Tune in now to discover what Justin Bennett has to say about the stock market fr...

2021-03-2408 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 85 -- The Digital Ecosystem -- With Aric JohnsonWhen it comes to building a successful business, consistency in the value of the relationship built between financial professional and client is absolutely critical. In this episode, Justin Bennett is joined again by Aric Johnson, a marketing consultant who works with a number of financial professionals all over the country. Together, they cover the three reasons why Justin created his digital ecosystem, and the importance of it when it comes to the success of Bennett Financial. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why it is crucial that clients receive relevant and valuable ongoing information ab...

2021-03-1022 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 84 - An Educational View on Your Financial DecisionsThere are multiple products that will take you on very different financial journeys. It’s important to find the product that meets your expectations, and fulfills a strategy for you, your family, your business and your future. In this episode, Justin Bennett shares an educational view on how to look at your financial decisions. He shares a common theme that he has noticed throughout many conversations with clients, discusses what those conversations typically look like and what the client learned throughout the process. In this episode you’ll learn: The importance of understanding your fina...

2021-02-2414 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 83 -- Reflecting on 2020 -- With Aric JohnsonAlthough 2020 was a shared, global experience, many people across the world experienced things differently. How has 2020 been for you? In this episode, Justin Bennett is joined by Aric Johnson, a marketing consultant who works with a number of financial professionals all over the country. Together, Justin and Aric go back in time to revisit, recap and reflect on the year 2020 to gain a better understanding of our behaviors during this unprecedented time. In this episode, you’ll learn: The top three questions clients have asked during this unprecedented time How to stay positive and bu...

2021-01-0616 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 82 - Why I Won’t Tell You What To Do With Your MoneyJustin Bennett isn’t a fan of when financial professionals tell people what they should and shouldn’t be doing with their finances. Rather than telling you what to do, Justin believes in showing you what’s possible. Today, Justin unpacks why he strongly believes that it’s not the financial professional’s responsibility to tell clients what to do with their money. He also explains how his team helps clients discover what’s possible with their protection and wealth-building so they can make a confident decision. In this episode you’ll learn: Why Bennet Financia...

2020-12-0212 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 81 - Focus on What You Can Control During COVID-19 (Here’s How!)The pandemic has obviously altered our day-to-day lives, both personally and professionally. But the way Justin Bennett sees it: You can either let COVID-19 control you –– or you can control yourself in relation to COVID-19.Today, Justin shares why he believes these are the only options we have for maintaining our mental and physical health in the midst of this pandemic. He also reveals what routine he refuses to let go of right now, despite some major obstacles. In this episode, you’ll learn: What mindset has kept Justin from falling off the fitness wagon during a time...

2020-11-1811 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 80 - High Performers Give Back to Their Competition (Here’s Why!)If you're performing at the top of your game, it's important to give back from a place of abundance versus scarcity –– especially to people inside your own industry. Today, Justin Bennett talks about why he accepted the invitation to present in front of a competing firm. He reveals what lesson he shared with them and why he encourages top performers to give back within their own industry. In this episode, you’ll learn: An example of what kind of topic you can present to professionals who do similar work as you What it does and do...

2020-11-0409 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 79: Is Your Perspective Ready for the 2020 Election Outcome?No one knows what will happen in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. That's why it's critical to make sure your perspective is properly aligned. To help you properly position your plan now and going forward, Justin Bennett uncovers how the market has historically reacted to presidential elections over the long term In this episode, you’ll learn: Whether long-term stock performance differs depending on which presidential party is in office What the average annual return of U.S. stocks is during an election year How much money has floated into cash during the 2020 election ye...

2020-10-2114 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 78 - Be Aware of Misleading and Sensational Financial languageHave you ever stumbled upon an article with a misleading headline? Has a headline ever scared or startled you? Language has the power to move people. That’s why Justin Bennett wants to help you think critically about the words you’re exposed to, especially in the context of financial strategies. Today, Justin discusses the prevalence of misused language when it comes to financial strategies and how educating yourself can protect you from falling into common traps. In this episode, you’ll learn: Ways that language can be misleading through the ears of a c...

2020-10-1009 min

Touchdown Talks Canada Touchdown Talks Canada, S1,EP8, The Justin Dunk Special, QB Talk and More!3 Down Nation and CFL insiders very own Justin Dunk joins Big AL for a very interesting 3 Down Football discussion! Enjoy :)

2020-10-0649 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 77: Are You Committed To Your Craft?Do you enjoy what you do? Does it provide you with a sense of purpose and fulfillment? Do you enjoy what you do? Does it provide you with a sense of purpose and fulfillment?Today, Justin Bennett highlights the value of placing a high-level of commitment into your craft using strategies like peer advisory groups. He provides an in-depth picture of his experience with cultivating his craft and shares how learning from others can help you bring value to your business.In this episode, you’ll learn: How to enhance your skills wit...

2020-09-2300 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 76: 4 Planning Principles That Guide High-Income EarnersHigh-performing professionals who earn high income levels gravitate towards four planning principles. Today, Justin Bennett uncovers the planning moves that high income-earning professionals commonly make and benefit from. These professionals are usually at an extremely high level in their profession and may include business owners, high-level sales professionals, and high-level executive managers. This episode will take you inside Justin’s newest white paper, “How To Empower the Present Value of Future Earnings for Optimal Planning.”In this episode, you’ll learn: What qualities high-performing professionals look for in a financial professional Why having 'discipline wins cha...

2020-09-1600 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 75: Is It Time To Stop DIYing Your Financial Plan?Do you feel like you should be able to create and monitor your own financial plan? This is a feeling that many high-performing business owners and professional may experience. However, is it possible that your DIY plan is only suboptimal? Today, Justin Bennett shares the story of a new client relationship. This client is a high-income earner whose life was becoming so complex that he started to question whether he should keep calling all the shots with his finances. In this story, you will hear how Justin walked this client through an understanding of how...

2020-09-0200 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 74: Case Study: Should I Add My Spouse to Payroll for the Social Security Benefit?If you were interested in a planning strategy that involved a specialized topic, like Social Security, what lengths would your financial professional go to in order to help you make an optimal decision? In this episode, Justin Bennett walks you through a planning case study. You will explore the case of a longtime, high-performing client and how Justin approached his question. In this episode, you’ll learn: What Justin considered when helping his client arrive at a decision Justin’s philosophy on using outside professionals for expertise in specialized topics And more! Listen now...

2020-08-1200 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 73: 3 Pillars of Success for Your Personal Economy –– With David BachstetterDo you have a planning quarterback who is dedicated to helping you optimize your personal economy? In this episode, Justin Bennett is joined once again by David Bachstetter to discuss how David could add value to your planning and what’s important to you, your family and your business. David additionally uncovers three pillars of success that could add value to your personal economy. In this episode, you’ll learn: The benefits of having your own planning quarterback The similarities between managing risk for companies and individuals Why it’s benefi...

2020-07-2900 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 72: A Career Change into Comprehensive Planning –– With David BachstetterIf you felt like something was missing from your career, would you make the jump into a more fulfilling profession? Today, Justin Bennett talks to someone who has done just this — Bennett Financial’s newest member, David Bachstetter. Together, they unpack David’s robust experience in the financial services industry and what sparked him to transition into the comprehensive planning world. In this episode, you’ll learn: Where David used to work and what he learned from his experiences What critical element was missing from his career What made David realize that he wanted to becom...

2020-07-1500 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 71: Let Your Investment Portfolio Do Its Job –– With Shane RogersDid you know that investments are only one piece of an optimal plan? Having the proper planning in place will allow your investments to do their job. In this episode, Justin Bennett is joined by Shane Rogers, the Director of Investments at Bennett Financial. Together, they discuss the pitfalls of DIY investing, the benefits of working with a financial professional, and how to let your investment portfolio do what it’s supposed to –- instead of clinging to a short-term view. In this episode, you’ll learn: How investment management has evolved over the past 2...

2020-06-3000 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 70: How I Overcame Dark Moments to Cross the 100-Mile-Race Finish LineHave you ever considered giving up in the middle of a challenge, despite having worked tirelessly to prepare for it? You might have even started rehearsing the reasons you would give your friends and family for quitting. Justin Bennett has been there, too. Today, Justin talks about how he pushed himself to complete his second 100-mile race, despite having dark thoughts about tapping out. You won’t want to miss this episode, as Justin speaks candidly about his race experience and how it relates to life in general. In t...

2020-05-2800 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 69: What to Focus on During Life’s Unexpected EventsIs your balance sheet positioned to withstand life’s curveballs, like the current COVID-19 pandemic? Do you know what financial actions to focus on right now? In this special episode, Justin Bennett shares his recommendations for planning items to focus on so you can stay the course with your plan. Justin also discusses the features of a protection-first planning approach that is designed to get you through unplanned life events — no matter how disruptive they are or how long they last. In this episode, you’ll learn: What a protection-first approach to planning...

2020-05-0800 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 68: Not All Assets Are Treated The Same From A Tax PerspectiveAre you saving your money that’s earmarked for the future in assets that are taxed differently?? In this episode, Justin Bennett explains the purpose of saving money in three silos: taxable accounts, tax-deferred accounts, and tax-free accounts. You will learn about the features of each account and why they each play a critical role in your optimal personal economy. In this episode, you’ll learn: Which portion of a non-retirement investment account becomes taxable Examples of tax-deferred silos and how they differ from their taxable and tax-free counterparts How to take out 100% of your...

2020-04-1500 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 67 - 6 Ways to Save More Money — Even if Your Income Doesn’t IncreaseDo you believe that getting a substantial raise is the only way to save more money? Today, Justin Bennett explains why it’s possible to save more money at your current income with six common, but often overlooked, cashflow-triggering events. In this episode, Justin walks you through each event and tells you how to direct the new money onto your balance sheet. In this episode, you’ll learn: How often your cashflow-triggering events might happen How to plan for these events and direct new money onto your balance sheet Which cashflow event tacks new money...

2020-04-0100 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 66 — Is Your Financial Plan Coordinated or Disjointed?Most people don’t have a good understanding of what financial professionals do. This lack of understanding leads them to have disjointed financial plans that can cause more stress in different domains of their lives. In this episode, Justin Bennett helps you better understand the role of financial professionals and speaks to the importance of working with a planner who will focus on your entire financial picture. This is your walkthrough of Bennett Financial Group’s planning philosophy, which is one that sets them apart from other planners. In this episode, you’ll learn: What y...

2020-03-1800 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 65 - How to Borrow Capital Without Disrupting Your PlanLet’s say you wanted to purchase a second property as an investment or for your family to enjoy — or both. How would you get the proper capital for a down payment without disrupting your planning? In this episode, Justin Bennett shares the story of how he helped a long-time client with his planning resulting in him doing what he wanted to do. This conversation highlights the power of having options, and the opportunities that can come from using the cash value built up inside of a life insurance policy. In this episode, you’ll learn...

2020-03-0600 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 64 - Are You Surrounding Yourself With Like-Minded People?Are you making an effort to surround yourself with like-minded people? In this episode, Justin Bennett talks about his decision to be intentional about building friendships with people who are similar to him. Today’s conversation is one that emphasizes the benefits of finding and nurturing connections with like-minded people. In this episode, you’ll learn: Examples of where you might meet your community of like-minded people Ways to stay in touch with new friends Words of advice about how to approach new friendships The benefits of spending time with people who are similar to yo...

2020-01-1700 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 63 - Your Personal Economy Is a Lot Like Chicken Noodle SoupChicken noodle soup and your personal economy have a lot in common. In this episode, Justin Bennett uncovers a different way to think about your approach to planning. Instead of making isolated decisions about the many moving parts of your financial life, Justin recommends that you view your personal economy as a whole — just like a bowl of chicken noodle soup. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why making one planning decision without considering of the other moving parts is a flawed approach A common planning challenge for the average busy professional Why your pers...

2019-12-2600 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 62 - Why It Should Never Be Sales Over ServiceDo you feel like you’re constantly being sold to by people in financial services? Today, Justin Bennett discusses why the sales-centric ways of the financial services industry need to end. This is a candid discussion that uncovers the flaws of this industry and what Justin is doing to keep service at the forefront, even if it means being an outlier. In this episode, you’ll learn: What financial professionals overlook when they prioritize sales over service How having a focus on service creates introductions What could happen if the financial industry were to beco...

2019-12-2000 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 61 - What Happened When I Asked My 8-Year-Old What It Means To Be “Rich”At what point would you consider someone to be rich? In this episode, Justin Bennett shares a conversation he had with his 8-year-old son about what it means to be rich, and what happened when he asked his son to use non-money identifiers to pinpoint wealth. In this episode, you’ll learn: - An example of how to initiate an age-appropriate conversation with kids that can help broaden their perspective on what it means to be rich - Words of advice about giving children the freedom to form their own perspectives...

2019-12-1100 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 60 - A New Way to Talk to Your Family About StewardshipIf you’re like Justin Bennett’s clients, you want your kids to not only be responsible stewards of money but to also be instrumental in passing down values for generations to come. Today, Justin explains how he approaches values-based conversations about transferring wealth to the next generation. Listen in as Justin walks you through this important conversation, turning the typical definition of “wealth” on its head while showing you how to start talking to your family about stewardship. In this episode, you’ll learn: What tends to happen in families who don’t talk about s...

2019-11-2700 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 59 - Plan for the Future NowWhat if you could make a decision today that would allow you to win over your short-term and long-term planning? In this episode, Justin Bennett emphasizes how acting early can pay off in the future. You will hear stories about the decisions that high-performing clients have made now to help them live optimally later. In this episode, you’ll learn: How a real estate investor built up cash value and protection when Justin put an intermediary step in place Why people who boost their savings as their income increases won’t feel like they’re “mi...

2019-11-1400 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 58 - Finding Your Flow StateHave you ever been so completely immersed in an activity that time seemed to not exist? This experience, sometimes referred to as being “in the zone,” is also known as being in a flow state. In this episode, Justin Bennett walks you through his own experience with being in a flow state during an extreme endurance event called 29029 Everesting out in Utah. This challenge called on participants to climb 29,029 feet — the equivalent of Mount Everest — testing every ounce of willpower along the way. In this episode, you’ll learn: About an inside perspective of the 29029...

2019-10-1600 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 57 - Your Firsthand Experience Matters More Than You RealizeDo you ever find yourself forming opinions based on someone else’s experience? Everyone has done this at some point. But what if you’re missing out on experiences and tools that can enrich your life, all because you’re borrowing another person’s experience? In this episode, Justin Bennett elaborates on the incomparable value of firsthand experience and urges you to encounter the unknown for yourself. This is a rich conversation about the power of self-discovery. In this episode, you’ll learn: - How internalizing other people’s experiences can cause us to miss out

2019-10-0700 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 56 - Considerations for Transferring vs. Assuming RiskWhen it comes to your investments and insurance, you can either transfer or assume the risk, but how do you know which option is best for you? Today, Justin Bennett talks about the decision-making process between transferring versus assuming risk, and what you need to take into consideration when making your decision. In this episode, you’ll learn: - Why planning around risk shouldn’t be done in a vacuum - An example of when someone would have to decide whether to assume or transfer risk - How transferring risk...

2019-09-1800 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 55 - Are You Changing Your Planning For The Right Reasons?Just like humans, the market and the financial industry are constantly evolving. How are you keeping up? Today, Justin Bennett highlights the importance of making the right planning changes that are appropriate for the times, and what it means to make changes for the right reasons. In this episode, you’ll learn: How the marketplace is different now compared to 10 years ago How Bennett Financial addresses changing times with clients Examples of some of the wrong reasons to change your planning The right reasons for change And more! Join Justin now fo...

2019-09-1100 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 54 - Are You Spending Just Because You Can?Should you spend money on that new car, that new pair of shoes, or that vacation just because you can? We ask this question with zero judgment. Justin Bennett knows that high earners can struggle with balance and fall into spending patterns that lack purpose and never results in happiness. Today, Justin explores what can happen when you ask yourself, “Just because I can, should I?” In this episode, you’ll learn: - A growing trend among Justin’s clients that’s proving to be contagious- What often leads people to...

2019-08-2100 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 53 - 5 Ways Your Money Behaves in the Distribution PhaseDid you know that your money behaves differently in the distribution phase compared to the accumulation phase? Get a full understanding of what happens with your money when you’re in the distribution phase, otherwise known as retirement, by tuning in to this episode with Justin Bennett! Justin breaks down the differences between accumulation versus distribution and uncovers the five oft-overlooked categories of how money behaves during the distribution phase. In this episode, you’ll learn: - How your financial response to being injured or sick would change in the distribution phase- Wh...

2019-08-0800 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 52 - Plan to Soften the Tax Impact Before Selling Your BusinessBusiness owners....don’t wait until after you’ve sold your business to think about softening your tax burden. Get proactive. Today, Justin Bennett shares his words of advice for business owners who expect to have a large capital gain from the sale of their business. He explains how proactive planning can be done to spread out your tax liability over a long period of time. However, the key is to start planning now — not after you sell your business. In this episode, you’ll learn: What kind of planning the Internal Revenue Service allows fo...

2019-07-2400 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 51 - How Your Health and Planning IntersectHow do healthy living and optimal planning intersect? You’re about to find out. In this episode, Justin Bennett explains how fundamental elements of health and comprehensive planning aren’t so different after all. When it comes to both health and planning practices, Justin outlines that people should have discipline, take action, and continue to work on both over their lifetime to achieve optimal results. In this episode, you’ll learn: Which health principles Justin recommends following What all-encompassing planning actually involves The similarities between healthy living and optimal planning And more! Tune in now...

2019-07-1000 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 50 - The Two Flavors of Investment AccountsMost people save new money into retirement accounts like 401(k)s or IRAs. But Justin Bennett wants you to know that there are actually two 'flavors' of investment accounts to choose from: retirement accounts and non-retirement accounts. In this episode, Justin explains how both flavors of investment accounts, along with life insurance, can work very well together to make the most out of your investments. In this episode, you’ll learn: Advantages that are exclusive to non-retirement investment accounts Examples of beneficial planning that can be done when someone has money in a non-retirement inve...

2019-06-2600 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 49 - Why Comprehensive Planning Is More Important Than You ThinkAre you working with a team that takes a comprehensive and empathetic approach to planning? Today, Justin Bennett highlights what exactly the planning process looks like when it encompasses all areas of your personal financial economy. Justin’s focus on enhancing empathy and building meaningful client relationships is sure to change how you feel about the planning process. In this episode, you’ll learn: How working with a comprehensive planning firm differs from working with a professional who focuses on one particular area Why Justin Bennett chose to build a comprehensive planning practice What it m...

2019-06-1200 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 48 - Illustration WarfareThe marketplace uses permanent life insurance illustrations with various types of life insurance to make them look promising....but are they realistic? Today, Justin Bennett breaks down how illustration warfare shapes people’s expectations and why illustrations vary from one type of insurance to the next. Justin also discusses what to consider about indexed universal life insurance projections, and how his team helps clients make informed decisions when choosing life insurance products. In this episode, you’ll learn: How illustrations are used when presenting different life insurance solutions to potential clients What to keep in m...

2019-05-1700 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 47 - Is Your Planner Providing You With Good Thinking?Justin Bennett strongly believes in the value of prompting clients to stop and think about things in a way they previously did not. Without realizing it, you may be conditioned to think about an aspect of your life in a one-dimensional way, when there are actually several dimensions. In today’s episode, Justin explains how he and his team ask questions that provide good thinking to clients. In this episode, you’ll learn: - How Justin Bennett defines “good thinking”- Why using Google to research your planning options is a losing...

2019-05-0100 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 46 - Are You Playing in the Gap?High performing professionals often find themselves playing within the gap. Are you one of them? In today’s episode, Justin Bennett explains why high performers, like business owners, tend to be in the gap; why it’s actually a positive place to be; and how to navigate this space. In this episode, you’ll learn: The characteristics of high performers What it means to play in the gap Why being in this mental space keeps high performers accountable How to balance living in the gap with working towards your goals Why a high l...

2019-04-1000 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 45 - Relationship and Value - Both Are NecessaryIs your relationship with your planner providing you with the value and relationship you deserve? Today, Justin Bennett shines a light on this question as he uncovers what it looks like to have a meaningful connection and to receive value in the client-planner relationship. Whether you’re already working with a planner or are considering working with one, this episode is a must-listen! In this episode, you’ll learn: Why relationship and value are the most critical elements in the client-planner relationship Examples of how Bennett Financial deepens its client relationships What a strong rela...

2019-04-0800 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 44 - Do You Want Net Worth or Income?It’s time to break away from the traditional planning perspective and offer a different perspective on how to be financially satisfied and fulfilled from a practical perspective. In this paradigm-shifting episode, Justin Bennett uncovers a critical piece of the planning process that traditional planning leaves out of conversations — the difference between net worth versus income. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why your desire for net worth or income will depend on your stage of life Why traditional planning leaves much to be desired What you need in order to have net worth conver...

2019-03-1300 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 43 - If You Are Committed to Your Craft, A Study Group HelpsDo you belong to a study group? Business study groups don't seem to be common outside the financial industry however high performing professionals in any industry have so much to gain by collaborating with like- minded business folks. In today’s episode, Justin Bennett explains how he’s benefited from his study group and why he discusses them with clients. In this episode, you’ll learn: How Justin’s national study group formed, how often they meet, and what’s on their agenda. Why bringing peers together can welcome collaboration and camaraderie. Why Justin discusses...

2019-03-0400 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 42 - If You Can Do This, You’ll Be In An Optimal PositionIf you can spend the most amount of income on the least amount of money, you’ll be in an optimal position. Today, Justin Bennett unpacks an under-discussed and misunderstood idea in the financial world resulting in uncovering a different approach to planning. It’s time to rethink traditional planning and learn how to be optimal. In this episode, you’ll learn: The deep-seated flaws of traditional planning An example of how Bennett Financial helps clients spend the most amount of income on the least amount of money How Bennett Financial’s planning philosophy takes int...

2019-02-1300 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 41 - A New Way to Think About LeadershipHow would you feel if your planner bossed you around, demanding that you deal with your money exactly how they want you to? Most people don’t respond well to such a domineering approach, and Justin Bennett will be the first to say that it’s a highly ineffective way to lead clients. In today’s episode, Justin shares his team’s leadership philosophy, which is built on client empowerment and self-discovery. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why successful people favor a self-discovery approach to planning What content creation has to do with leadership...

2019-02-0200 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 40 - Being Present and Feeling EmpathyWhat does it mean for a planner to be present? To be present with clients is to have a high level of self-awareness and ability to demonstrate empathy, according to Justin Bennett. But how do these personal skills powerfully impact the planner-client relationship? Justin is here to explain with examples from Bennett Financial. Here’s what you will learn in this episode: How clients can benefit from working with planners who demonstrate presence and empathy. How Bennett Financial’s co-authored approach to planning facilitates their present and empathetic approach. Whether being present and h...

2019-01-1600 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 39 - Are You Focused on Growth or Income?Should you take a growth-focused or an income-focused approach with your investments? Justin Bennett has noticed that most consumers don’t understand how growth and income assets differ, let alone which one is suitable for their financial world. Today, Justin brings clarity to this subject by explaining how he helps clients determine whether to invest for growth or income. In this episode, you’ll learn:• What people tend to overlook when they consider investing for growth.• The key differences between a growth asset and income asset.• How to identify which approach is most suita...

2019-01-0200 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 38 - Overweight on Your Burn RateHow does an individual become overweight on their burn rate? Justin Bennett is here to answer this question—and it’s an issue that will hit home for many highperforming professionals who are steadily increasing their income. Listen in as Justin guides his co-host, Matt Halloran, through a series of questions to illustrate how Bennett Financial helps individuals discover if they are overweight on their burn rate. In this episode you will learn: What it means to be overweight on your burn rate. Bennett Financial’s process to help you self-discover the status...

2018-12-1900 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 37 - Doesn’t Everybody Want The Same Thing?Doesn't everybody want the same thing—to have health, wealth, success and protection for their families now and for generations to come? In Justin Bennett’s experience, most people want to leave a powerful and lasting legacy. In this episode, Justin explains how he helps clients with multi-generational planning that doesn’t compromise their lifestyle today. In this episode, you will learn: About the common objectives that most people generally have as well as some uniqueobjectives. How you can create a plan that impacts many generations to come. How you can create and ex...

2018-12-0500 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 36 - What is a Selfless Approach to Planning?Have you noticed that our society has become more ME-driven? While many financial plans focus solely on what’s best for the client, Justin Bennett has designed a planning approach for those who are more focused on caring for those around them. This is not an approach that will resonate with everyone; it’s for people who are determined to lead selfless lives and to impact future generations. In this episode, you’ll learn: What it means to make selfless financial decisions The features and goals that this selfless planning approach embodies Why Bennett Financ...

2018-11-1500 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 35: Conversations to Have Before You Exit Your BusinessWhat is the best way to exit your business? This is a question that becomes more and more pressing for business owners as they approach their End Game. For Justin Bennett, an early conversation about exiting is the key to achieving optimal results. In this episode, he explains his approach to helping business owners plan for successful exits. In this episode, you’ll learn:- The difference between an inside sale and outside sale- How Justin addresses a common oversight among people who’ve sold their businesses- How business owners can...

2018-10-2500 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 34 - Discussion with a Client: The Value of a RelationshipOften when choosing a planner, you have to take a leap of faith. Take it from Chris Russell, who was an aspiring business owner when he enlisted Justin Bennett’s help with planning approximately 10 years ago. In this episode, Justin and Chris speak candidly about their advisor-client relationship and how they’ve inspired each other. Here’s what you will learn about in this episode: What Justin and his team learned from working with a new business owner. Chris’ experience with expanding his consulting business into the digital world. How Chris makes the most of family time des...

2018-10-0900 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 33 - Eight Life Lessons from Running a 100-Mile RaceAfter running 100 miles through the Colorado Rockies, Justin Bennett walked away from the Leadville Trail 100 Run with more than a coveted belt buckle. In this episode, Justin reflects on the race’s literal and figurative twists and turns, and he shares the eight lessons he learned along the way. Here is a preview of Justin’s takeaways: Life is a journey, enjoy the ride. The mind controls the body, the body doesn’t control the mind Success and legacy are not about having increases in profits every year. And more! Tune in now to hea...

2018-09-2600 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 32 - Why You Should Consider Life Insurance That Doesn’t Go AwayAre you aware of the benefits that permanent life insurance could offer you and your planning? Given the amount of misinformation out there, many people overlook this type of insurance as a suitable option. Today, Justin Bennett takes the opportunity to outline how permanent life insurance can be used as your friend in your planning. He explains how this insurance can fit into a plan and how it can allow retirees to spend more income from their investments during retirement compared to not having the insurance during retirement. In this episode, Justin also dispels limited...

2018-09-1300 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 31 - Mindset Going Into Running 100 MilesWhat if you had 30 hours to run 100 miles? If 100 miles isn’t challenging enough, consider this: what if you’re also running at elevations of 9,200 to 12,600 feet? This is exactly what Justin Bennett set out to do. Justin recorded this podcast just days before participating in the legendary Leadville Trail 100 Run, a 100-mile ultramarathon trail run in the Colorado Rockies. In this special episode, Justin speaks about his training routine and how self-discipline took on a whole new meaning during the process. He also shares what he learned about seeking help in the form...

2018-08-2800 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 30 - How Discipline Can Bring You FreedomThe more discipline you have, the more opportunities you’re bound to create. In today’s episode, Justin Bennett talks about that powerful correlation between discipline and freedom. This is a connection that Justin has experienced in his own life. By practicing discipline, he has learned to stay focused on creating the life he wants to live. Justin also shares the questions that he and his team ask clients. These questions are designed to help clients pinpoint what exactly they want in their lives. His team’s ultimate goal is to help clients live a way...

2018-08-1500 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 29 - Is DIY Financial Planning Right for You?Do-it-yourself (DIY) is a trend that many consumers have adopted in many different areas. The platforms used for this DIY approach consist of (and are not limited to) Pinterest YouTube, Google, etc. After doing some “research”, you can self-categorize yourself as an “expert” in anything. Of course that comes with absolutely no experience and/or root knowledge. So....Is DIY the best approach for your financial planning? In today’s episode, Justin Bennett explains why many people take financial planning into their own hands. Justin also explores the risks associated with DIY and then the benefits o...

2018-08-0200 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 28 - Why You Should Consider a Reverse Pension Max.There is a conversation you should have with your financial planner as early as possible—not as close to retirement as possible. This essential conversation is about the reverse pension max. In this episode, Justin Bennett explores different pension options for married couples. But he takes it a step further by discussing overlooked scenarios that could greatly impact payouts down the road. For instance, Justin explains the potential outcomes for couples who choose a joint and survivor pension. If the non-pension spouse passes away first, how much income will the surviving spouse be left with? Wo...

2018-07-2400 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 27 - Why Do You Care How Much Money I Make?Do you ever wonder how much money your financial planner earns? If so, you’re not alone. But why do people want to know? In this episode, Justin Bennett touches a topic that most planners won’t go near. He explores why people ask this question and why it seems to be socially acceptable. Justin also presents a new way of defining value in the financial service industry. Of course, Justin also explains how he handles this challenging question. Don’t miss out on this daring episode! Resources: Bennett Financ...

2018-07-1000 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 26 - Do You Understand Time Value of Money?Today, Matt Halloran and Justin Bennett discuss an important economic concept called time value of money. Time value of money refers to the highest net rate of return available to an individual, family, or business. Whenever you spend a dollar somewhere, you’ve relinquished not only that dollar, but any interest it would have earned going forward. In other words, time value of money represents an opportunity cost when money is spent today instead of saved for tomorrow. Tune in and learn why it’s important to consider time value of money as you make important financial deci...

2018-07-0400 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 25 - What You Need to Know About Monte Carlo SimulationsCan the past predict the future? Matt Halloran and Justin Bennett are exploring this question in their conversation about Monte Carlo simulation. In this episode, Justin explains how this financial forecasting tool fits into a comprehensive planning process. Justin also outlines the limitations of Monte Carlo simulations and shares what he believes might be our best overall predictors of success. Tune in and learn how Justin uses Monte Carlo simulations to help his clients optimize their personal economy. Bennett Financial’s Website:

2018-06-2000 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 24 - Have You Considered This Retirement Risk?Have you ever heard of the longevity risk? Today, Justin Bennett discusses a vital consideration that people tend to overlook as they plan for retirement. With advancements in science and technology, we’re more likely than ever to live longer, healthier lives. This is good news. . . But, is your money going to last? Learn all about longevity risk in this latest episode! 2018-58986 Expiration 4/2020

2018-05-1600 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 23 - How to Prepare Mentally and Emotionally for Your RetirementMost of us plan on retiring. However, the gravity of our decision may not set in until retirement is only a month away. Then, the idea of making that big announcement to family, friends, and colleagues can feel daunting. Today, Justin Bennett discusses the emotional and psychological experience of preparing for retirement. Get inspired to speak your decision into existence and get excited for this next phase of your life. Listen in and find out how you can strengthen your retirement mindset! 2018-58984Expiration 4/2020

2018-05-0100 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 22 - Brokers Are A Thing Of The PastWhile the days of using brokers are long gone, investment management remains an essential component of an overall, macroeconomic plan. Justin Bennett and his team at Bennett Financial work with various investment managers who play an integral role. Utilizing an investment manager creates a less fragmented, broker-like approach because there will be ongoing management in line with a core philosophy. Tune into this episode and find out why Justin believes that investment management done byinvestment managers offers a refreshing and proactive approach. 2018-57963Expiration 4/2020

2018-04-1800 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 21 - Planning Should Be Understood Over 60 Plus YearsIt is common to try and perfect the 20-30 years of wealth building while growing a family and developing in a career. A traditional, successful approach may result in a sizable balance of investable assets. This traditional approach may also produce income during retirement that compromises lifestyle when looking at the income after taxes and after inflation. Thus, it is most optimal to understand how planning works for 60 plus years which consists of the wealth creation phase as well as the wealth distribution phase. In this episode, Justin Bennett explains how the traditional approach to planning when cr...

2018-04-1200 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 20 - Life Insurance Explained Using a Historical ViewIn order to appreciate and understand which type of life insurance is suitable for you, it is valuable to understand the innovations and changes to the life insurance business over the past 200 years. Learn about the topic of life insurance in a different manner in which it is often discussed and marketing. Feel great about the life insurance decision you make. As a result of becoming educated on the different types of life insurance, you can understand what is most appropriate for you and your planning. This episode will help you to continue to learn about Your Op...

2018-03-0700 min

Your Optimal Personal Economy PODCAST Episode 19 - Us vs ThemWhat is different about an experience with a large financial institution compared to an experience with Bennett Financial? Justin shares experiences that his clients had when they were trying to receive attention from these large institutions. Find out what caused these clients to enter into a long term, planning relationship with Bennett Financial after they encountered experiences with other firms. This podcast is all about understanding Bennett Financial’s personalized approach to helping clients reach their Optimal Personal Economy. Learn more in this podcast with Justin Bennett. Bennett Financial 2018-55993Expi...

2018-03-0700 min