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Value Factory PodcastThe Value Factory Podcast | Episode 42 - Kurtis HanniOn this episode of The Value Factory Podcast, Nick Anderson talks with Kurtis Hanni, Founder of Bison CFO, about where profit really goes—and why it disappears as you scale. Together they unpack the hidden mechanics behind pricing, margin erosion, overhead creep, and the operational blind spots that quietly drain cash. Kurtis brings clarity to financial statements, teaching business owners how to read their numbers, ask better questions, and build systems that prevent chaos before it starts. A sharp, practical deep dive into cash flow, pricing strategy, and financial discipline for owner-operated firms ready to grow without bleeding profit.
2025-11-1353 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business31 - How a Few Viral Tweets About Excel Built a $3M Business with Kurtis Hanni🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Ever wonder about making money off of your Social Media usage? On todays episode, I (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik) sit down with a CPA who harnessed the power of an audience to build a $3M businessIn this episode, Kurtis Hanni (https://x.com/KurtisHanni), explains how he manages clients with revenues ranging from $3 million to $50 million, charging between $3,000 and $10,000 monthly. He also shares his journey from a conventional CFO role to leveraging social media to build a massive following of 180,000 on Twitter and 40,000 newsletter subscr...
2024-07-1545 min
Adulting Is Easy: Making Personal Finance & Real Estate EasyAIE 179: Don't Read Think and Grow Rich (AIE 61)Lauren needed a vacation, so we're replaying one of her favorite episodes in which she and her friend Kurtis absolutely destroy the beloved self help book Think and Grow Rich. Note that the sound wasn't as good back then, but it's still very easy to listen to. The original episode was posted October 12, 2021.
The book Think and Grow Rich was written by Napoleon Hill and published in 1937. It is a famous personal finance book recommended by many. On this episode of Adulting Is Easy, Lauren and Kurtis discuss what they liked and what they...
2024-05-211h 08
Run the NumbersE27: Mailbag: CFOs Relationship with Money, Biggest Fears, AI PredictionsYour most pressing questions are answered today by CJ Gustafson and Kurtis Hanni. They tackle Q's such as how best to scale the finance department for startups, what keeps them up at night, and predictions for how the CFO role will change in the near future. They also offer advice about cold emailing, relating to money, and dunking. Kurtis Hanni is a SMB CFO and writer of Frameworks & Finance (https://www.kurtishanni.com/blog)🎧 Run The Numbers has a new Spotify and Apple show link. Follow the links to subscribe and ensure you'll never miss an episode. Give us...
2024-01-0451 min
Run the NumbersBonus: CFO AMA with Kurtis Hanni — Career Advice, A CFO's Biggest Lies, Pricing Strategy, and MoreKurtis Hanni, SMB CFO and writer of Frameworks & Finance, joins CJ for a special listener mailbag episode of Run the Numbers, where they answer questions about career advice, finance leader lies, pricing strategy tricks, and more. If you’re looking for an ERP platform, check out our sponsor, NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/metrics ---SPONSORS:NetSuite provides financial software for all your business needs. More than thirty-six thousand companies have already upgraded to NetSuite, gaining visibility and control over their financials, inventory, HR, eCommerce, and more. If you're looking for an ERP platform ✅ NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/metri...
2024-01-0357 min
Find your Freedom - The Best Entrepreneurship PodcastE52 | Finance 101 CFO Entrepreneur Demystifies Accounting and Business with Kurtis HanniKurtis provided invaluable insights on entrepreneurship and productivity:
Financial Foundation: Highlighting the significance of finance in fostering a healthy company foundation.
Corporate Finance to Entrepreneurship: Transitioning from corporate finance to entrepreneurship demands intentional planning and decisive actions aligned with your objectives.
Vision and Planning: Start by envisioning your ideal life, then craft a plan to achieve it, ensuring each step aligns with your aspirations.
Avoiding Job Traps: Instead of leaving a disliked job for another similar situation, maximize every opportunity to learn and grow, regardless of the circumstances. Being ineffective in...
2023-11-2746 min
Leader's LensS2 E12: The Devil is in the Data: Using Numbers to Power Your Leadership Potential, with Kurtis Hanni
What’s one of the most impactful things you can do to advance your career now?  Jacob sits down with Kurtis Hanni to discuss why data makes the business world go round and how you can leverage those numbers to power your career forward. As a CFO and consultant who helps business leaders to maximize profitability through increased financial literacy, Kurtis shares his top tips for how listeners can utilize their own company’s financial data to tell a story. His advice? Dig past that initial discomfort you feel and discover the metrics you need...
2023-06-2730 min
Beyond The WealthEp.6 Kurtis Hanni | Challenging Personal Finance Taboos and Fostering Financial MindsetsOn this episode of The Virtual Ventures Podcast, Kurtis Hanni shares his journey of building a successful newsletter and social media presence centered around personal finance. He discusses how he pivoted from general content to focused business finance content in his newsletter, which led to significant growth in subscribers. He also talks about his struggles with pricing his services and the importance of building personal connections with his audience. We learn about the 40-40-20 rule, which is a way to increase your income without dipping into your savings. The conversation also touches on the difficulty of breaking free...
2023-05-1534 min
Billion Moonshots83: Living with Intention | Kurtis HanniKurtis Hanni helps business owners understand their financial statements and teaches them how to use numbers to think strategically about the business. He also runs a podcast called Frameworks & Finance.Â
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2023-03-041h 04
Frameworks & FinanceDecember breakFor the month of December I'm taking a break from the podcast. When we start in January, I'll be changing the format and going back to WEEKLY episodes.See y'all in January!—Follow me on TwitterJoin 7k+ rethinking money every ThursdayAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2022-12-0705 min
Frameworks & FinanceBuilding a Life of Freedom with Brian LuebbenHave you ever seen people living just a little differently and wondered how they built that life for themselves?In today's interview, I talk to Brian Luebben, who has done just that.Brian runs a few different businesses but intentionally runs them in a way that creates more freedom for him.In this episode, we talk about his story, the 3 types of freedom, and why you should prioritize passionate income over passive income.Check out Brian's Podcast: Action Academy PodcastFollow him on social:Twitter: @theactionpodIG: @brianluebbenTiktok: @brianluebben
2022-11-2341 min
Frameworks & FinanceThe Hidden Costs in BusinessI talk a lot about the numbers of business, but what are the hidden costs?Today I break down opportunity cost and sunk cost and how to make decision-making models that account for these and help you avoid the biases that are all too common.To learn more about these biases, check out my newsletter editions on them:How to avoid sunk cost fallacy and save your business moneyFootball, Food, & Opportunity Cost—Follow me on TwitterSubscribe to my email newsletterAd...
2022-11-0915 min
Frameworks & FinanceFrom Financial Advisor to Content Creator with Jeff RoseJeff Rose is Certified Financial Planner that 3 years ago sold his wealth management to become a full-time online educator. He has a blog, book, and youtube channel that reaches 400,000 unique visitors to his website per month.Jeff currently writes for Forbes and Entrepreneur and has been featured in USA Today, Wall Street Journal and Fox Business where he talked personal finance, entrepreneurship and online business.In this episode, we talk about his journey and the lessons he learned along the way.Follow me on TwitterSubscribe to my email newsletter
2022-10-2638 min
Frameworks & FinanceValue Creation in BusinessWhat is the goal of running a business? I argue that everyone's goal is to create value. Ultimately for themselves, but also for their customers and those around them.I break this process into 4 elements and identify some ways you can measure the value you're creating.--Follow me on TwitterSubscribe to my email newsletterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2022-10-1220 min
Chief Future Officer08 A CFO's guide to internet superstardomKurtis Hanni is the CFO of Cowan Group Engineering, and Founder of Frameworks & Finance. He has amassed a notable following through his writing on concepts in finance and accounting - both for businesses and for individuals. In this episode, we’re very lucky to hear Kurtis’ story of starting his online portfolio, mentors he has along the way, actionable advice, and a guide to how anybody can make time for profitable side projects alongside a full-time role.
Check out Kurtis’ writing on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KurtisHanni
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2022-10-0430 min
Frameworks & FinanceFocusing on the Things That Matter in Life & Business with Joshua BeckerIn the busyness of life and work, it's easy to get distracted by the things around us.In this week's episode, I spoke to Joshua Becker, a multiple-time best seller, and his newest book, Things That Matter.Check out Joshua's work:Things That Matter book (aff)Becoming MinimalistThe Hope Effect---Follow me on TwitterSubscribe to my email newsletterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2022-09-2849 min
Frameworks & FinanceHow to identify the right KPIsUnderstanding what key metrics to choose is extremely important. The wrong metric can give you the wrong information. The right metric can help you make better decisions in your business.In this episode, I break down the 7-step process of identifying the right KPIs.To learn more, reach out to me here: kurtishanni.com/consulting--Follow me on TwitterSubscribe to my email newsletterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2022-09-1412 min
Frameworks & FinanceEcommerce and a bias to action with Corey NicholsonToday I'm being joined by Corey Nicholson. We talk about his journey of starting in e-commerce at age 16 and finding the right opportunity to capitalize.Follow Corey's journey on Twitter or Youtube.---Follow me on TwitterSubscribe to my email newsletterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2022-08-2439 min
Frameworks & FinanceThe 3 Financial StatementsFinancial Statements can be hard, but they're not as hard as they seem.Today I break down the basics of the 3 Financial Statements.If you're interested in the cohort, you can join here:Cohort Course "Financial Statements Decoded"Â (Discount code: PODCAST)Follow me on TwitterSubscribe to my email newsletterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2022-08-1015 min
Frameworks & FinanceA change in formatListen to hear the announcement about a change I'm making to the podcast.Apply for the cohort here (Applications due Aug 17th)Email me what you'd like to hear: kwh@kurtishanni.com--Follow me on TwitterSubscribe to my email newsletterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2022-08-0305 min
Frameworks & FinanceHow to create a sustainable business with Josh PatrickToday I’m being joined by Josh Patrick and we talk about building a sustainable business, the 4 types of profit, creating financial dashboards, and managing cash flow.Josh is a consultant and author who has written two books: Sustainable & The Sale Ready Company.Buy the Sustainable bookEmail Josh: jpatrick@stage2planning.com--Follow me on TwitterSubscribe to my email newsletterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2022-07-2742 min
Frameworks & Finance5 factors in success more important than talentEveryone wants to be successful, but everyone also has their own definition of success.So, based on your definition, how can you be successful?Sure, having talent is nice, but it's not the most important factor. Shoot, not even one of the top factors.In this episode, I explore the 5 factors I think contribute more to your success than talent.Follow me on TwitterSubscribe to my email newsletterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2022-07-2017 min
Frameworks & Finance24 personal finance concepts everyone should knowPersonal finance is hard with all the jargon and concepts. In today's episode, I attempt to simplify it for you by picking 24 concepts I think you should know.Follow me on TwitterSubscribe to my email newsletterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2022-07-1322 min
Delve into Money Podcast54: 24 personal finance concepts everyone should knowPersonal finance is hard with all the jargon and concepts. In today's episode, I attempt to simplify it for you by picking 24 concepts I think you should know.Follow me on TwitterSubscribe to my email newsletter
2022-07-1322 min
Delve into Money Podcast54: How to fail well (The Waterline Principle)Failure is seen as a bad word, but not all failure is bad. In this episode, I talk about what good failure looks like and introduce a few principles that will help you fail well.
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2022-07-0616 min
Frameworks & FinanceHow to fail well (The Waterline Principle)Failure is seen as a bad word, but not all failure is bad. In this episode, I talk about what good failure looks like and introduce a few principles that will help you fail well.Follow me on TwitterSubscribe to my email newsletterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2022-07-0616 min
Delve into Money Podcast52: My top 5 personal finance books of all timeAs a personal finance junkie, you know I have to have some favorites.In this episode, I break down my top 5 and do a brief summary of each.They are:5: The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins4: The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey3: The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas Stanley2: I Will Teach You to be Rich by Ramit Sethi1: The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel--Follow me on TwitterSubscribe to my email newsletter
2022-06-2922 min
Frameworks & FinanceMy top 5 personal finance books of all timeAs a personal finance junkie, you know I have to have some favorites.In this episode, I break down my top 5 and do a brief summary of each.They are:5: The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins4: The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey3: The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas Stanley2: I Will Teach You to be Rich by Ramit Sethi1: The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel--Follow me on TwitterSubscribe to my email newsletter
2022-06-2922 min
Delve into Money Podcast51: 9 reasons you should track your net worth (and how)For years, I didn't track my net worth consistently. But when I started doing it, my results got better.Coincidence? I think not... In this episode, I talk about 9 reasons you should track your net worth and how to do it.
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2022-06-2221 min
Frameworks & Finance9 reasons you should track your net worth (and how)For years, I didn't track my net worth consistently. But when I started doing it, my results got better.Coincidence? I think not... In this episode, I talk about 9 reasons you should track your net worth and how to do it.Places to go:Personal CapitalYNAB (You Need A Budget)Net Worth Tracking Spreadsheet--Follow me on TwitterSubscribe to my email newsletterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2022-06-2221 min
Delve into Money Podcast50: 15 financial lessons I wish I’d learned at 20No matter how well we were taught, we don't listen much at 20. In this week's episode, I reflect back on my 20s and the lessons I wish I knew at that time.
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2022-06-1518 min
Frameworks & Finance15 financial lessons I wish I'd learned at 20No matter how well we were taught, we don't listen much at 20. In this week's episode, I reflect back on my 20s and the lessons I wish I knew at that time.Follow me on TwitterSubscribe to my email newsletterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2022-06-1518 min
Delve into Money Podcast49: Doing a weekly reviewA weekly review is essential to make sure things don't fall through the cracks. This week I take you through my 3 steps: Ponder, Process, and Prepare.Notion Weekly Review TemplateGTD by David AllenRedeeming Your Time by Jordan Raynor
2022-06-0821 min
Frameworks & FinanceDoing a weekly reviewA weekly review is essential to make sure things don't fall through the cracks. This week I take you through my 3 steps: Ponder, Process, and Prepare.Notion Weekly Review TemplateGTD by David AllenRedeeming Your Time by Jordan RaynorAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2022-06-0821 min
Delve into Money Podcast48: Motivation, Willpower, and MoneyBuilding habits is hard. When relying on motivation and willpower, lapses can create frustration and make it hard to establish a habit. By looking at the book Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg, we can use behavioral design principles to create better money habits.Takeaway #1 - Design better habits by understanding the anatomy of a tiny habit.Takeaway #2 - Understand the BMAP model and how we can use it to "lower the bar" in habit creation.Takeaway #3 - Use the After I ____, I will ____ statement to add tiny habits onto already established routines.
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2022-06-0134 min
Frameworks & FinanceMotivation, Willpower, and MoneyBuilding habits is hard. When relying on motivation and willpower, lapses can create frustration and make it hard to establish a habit. By looking at the book Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg, we can use behavioral design principles to create better money habits.Takeaway #1 - Design better habits by understanding the anatomy of a tiny habit.Takeaway #2 - Understand the BMAP model and how we can use it to "lower the bar" in habit creation.Takeaway #3 - Use the After I ____, I will ____ statement to add tiny habits onto already established routines.Buy the...
2022-06-0134 min
Delve into Money Podcast47: How each department can impact Financial StatementsEvery department can impact the bottom line.In this episode, I go through each department how you can impact the bottom line and shine as a top performer.If you're interested to learn more about the cohort, here is the link:Cohort Course "Financial Statements Decoded"Â (Discount code: PODCAST)
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2022-05-2515 min
Frameworks & FinanceHow each department can impact Financial StatementsEvery department can impact the bottom line.In this episode, I go through each department how you can impact the bottom line and shine as a top performer.If you're interested to learn more about the cohort, here is the link:Cohort Course "Financial Statements Decoded"Â (Discount code: PODCAST)Follow me on TwitterSubscribe to my email newsletterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2022-05-2515 min
Delve into Money Podcast46: Why you need to understand financial statementsFinancial statements are extremely intimidating. In today's episode, I make the case for EVERYONE needing to understand them, then do a brief overview of each statement.If you're interested to learn more:Twitter thread on Financial Statement BasicsCohort Course "Financial Statements Decoded" (Discount code: PODCAST)
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2022-05-1820 min
Frameworks & FinanceWhy you need to understand financial statementsFinancial statements are extremely intimidating. In today's episode, I make the case for EVERYONE needing to understand them, then do a brief overview of each statement.If you're interested to learn more:Twitter thread on Financial Statement BasicsCohort Course "Financial Statements Decoded" (Discount code: PODCAST)Follow me on TwitterSubscribe to my email newsletterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2022-05-1820 min
Delve into Money Podcast45: Signs you’re stagnate and how to avoid itIt's easy to get in the groove of the day to day then look back in 5 years and realize you've made no progress.Today we talk about signs that you've stagnated in life and work and how to recover from stagnation.
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2022-05-1120 min
Frameworks & FinanceSigns you're stagnate and how to avoid itIt's easy to get in the groove of the day to day then look back in 5 years and realize you've made no progress.Today we talk about signs that you've stagnated in life and work and how to recover from stagnation.Follow me on TwitterSubscribe to my email newsletterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2022-05-1120 min
Delve into Money Podcast44: Finding contentment in life and moneyTwo people in the exact same situation can have completely different outlooks on life. One can be content and the other discontent.How is this? In today's episode I talk about the root causes of discontentment and 10 ways to combat them.
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2022-05-0418 min
Frameworks & FinanceFinding contentment in life and moneyTwo people in the exact same situation can have completely different outlooks on life. One can be content and the other discontent.How is this? In today's episode I talk about the root causes of discontentment and 10 ways to combat them.Follow me on TwitterSubscribe to my email newsletterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2022-05-0418 min
Frameworks & FinanceYour focus is your responsibility (Tips on how to focus)There are people out there that want you to give up and quit trying.I'm not one of those people. Focus is one of the most valuable assets you have. It's your job to control it and I fully believe you can.In this episode, I offer a counterargument to the book Stolen Focus and give you tips on how to curtail your focus and get more done.Follow me on TwitterSubscribe to my email newsletterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2022-04-2719 min
Frameworks & Finance17 skills to get a promotion or raiseThe reality is you need to take control of your career. If you don't, you're at the whims of your bosses and company.Today we talk about 17 skills that will get you paid and some books you can read to help you develop them.Twitter thread (affiliate links)Follow me on TwitterSubscribe to my email newsletterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2022-04-2017 min
Frameworks & FinanceStop asking $3 questions and ask yourself this insteadIn personal finances we spend a lot of time hating on the Starbucks, Netflix, and "excessive" spending.But who truly determines what's "excessive?"In this episode of the podcast we discuss Ramit Sethi's Money Dials and how we can apply them to our lives.From his 10 dials:ConvenienceTravelHealth / fitnessExperiencesFreedomRelationshipsGenerosityLuxurySocial statusSelf-improvementWe ask the question: What do you LOVE to spend money on?Follow me on TwitterSubscribe to my email newsletterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle...
2022-04-1316 min
Frameworks & FinanceActually achieve your goals by doing the Quarterly ReviewWho else has set an annual goal and then forgot about it until November?I think we've all been there! When I implemented a quarterly review process, it completely changed my relationship with my goals.In this episode, I talk about what I do.QuestionsWhat were the 3 biggest wins?Did I make progress on my goals? Do any need to change?What did I do last quarter that is not helping me 10x my life?What personal habit would you like to improve next quarter?Checklist[ ] Review & update...
2022-04-0619 min
Frameworks & FinanceLiving at the edge of your comfort zone (Atomic Habits #5)In today's episode, we continue on with Atomic Habits and talk about applying the Goldilocks rule to your life. This rule states that humans experience peak motivation when working on tasks that are right on the edge of their current abilities. Not too hard. Not too easy. Just right.We talk about how we should live this rule and what it means in day-to-day life.Listen to Atomic Habits #1 on self-sabotageAtomic Habits by James Clear (aff)Follow me on TwitterSubscribe to my email newsletter
2022-03-3016 min
Frameworks & FinanceHow to find your talent and double down (Atomic Habits #4)What plays a bigger part in success? Talent or hard work?In today's episode we're going to discuss the interplay between these two, how your personality influences your talents, and 4 questions to ask to find your talent.The 4 questions are:What feels like fun to me, but work to others?What makes me lose track of time?Where do I get greater returns than the average person?What comes naturally to me?Listen to Atomic Habits #1 on self-sabotageAtomic Habits by James Clear (aff)Follow me...
2022-03-2313 min
Frameworks & FinanceJoining a group is the golden ticket to adopting a new habit (Atomic Habits #3)When adopting a new identity/habit, one of the most powerful things you can do is align yourself with a group seeking the same goal.In this episode we dig into why joining a group is such a powerful tool and how you can use it to make your new habits stick.Listen to Atomic Habits #2 on limiting beliefsListen to Atomic Habits #1 on self-sabotageAtomic Habits by James Clear (aff)Follow me on TwitterSubscribe to my email newsletterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle...
2022-03-1621 min
Frameworks & Finance4 ways to attack your limiting beliefs and make a new identity stick (Atomic Habits #2)To truly create a new habit, you have to adopt an identity as a person who does that specific thing. If you change your outcomes or processes, but don't change your identity, change will be temporary.In this episode, we talk about 4 ways to attack your limiting beliefs and make a new identity stick.Listen to episode 1 on Atomic HabitsAtomic Habits by James Clear (aff)Follow me on TwitterSubscribe to my email newsletterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2022-03-0914 min
Frameworks & FinanceStop self-sabotaging your financial goals (Atomic Habits #1)If someone asks you want you do or who you are, how do you answer?The way you answer is a reflection of how you identify. Your identity is either reinforced or undermined by your daily habits.In Atomic Habits, James Clear talks about how habits shape your identity.It's important that our habit changes start with our identity. When adopting a new identity, you must:Decide the type of person you want to be.Prove it to yourself with small wins.Kurtis tells a personal story about...
2022-03-0222 min
Frameworks & FinanceBONUS: Breaking down the FIRE Movement with AdultingIsEasy, MainStMoney, & RoadToWealthPod (A Twitter Spaces)This special episode was recorded on Twitter Spaces on 2/17/2022.Follow everyone on Twitter:@KurtisHanni@AdultingisEasy (Lauren)@MainStMoney (Alex)@roadtowealthpod (Justin)Join us on Twitter Thursday, March 3rd at 8:30 pm EST.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2022-02-262h 04
Frameworks & FinanceHaving a default to action mentality (Man's Search for Meaning)It's through action that we find clarity.In this episode, we discuss "Man's Search for Meaning" and how it was through suffering that meaning was found.Action allows us to clarify our goals and eliminate those things that don't align.Dig into this concept with us.Follow me on TwitterSubscribe to my email newsletterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2022-02-2325 min
Frameworks & FinanceLiving spontaneously (Redeeming the time book #5)Over the last few weeks, we’ve done a deep dive into the book Redeeming Your Time and talked about a number of concepts from the book.All of those episodes fall into the category of life design. The thing is, we can overoptimize and create a life that's too rigid. This rigidity makes us unable to adapt.In this week's episode, we talk about creating room in your life for spontaneity so that you can avoid the stress and pressure of an intense system.Redeeming Your Time by Jordan Raynor (aff)...
2022-02-1623 min
Frameworks & FinanceThe books I'm reading & tips to read moreWhat books am I reading as research for the show? What books should I be reading?I talk about this and give a few pointers on how to read more.Podcast Episode 07: Read more books with these tricksTwitter thread on reading moreFollow me on TwitterSubscribe to my email newsletterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2022-02-0912 min
Frameworks & FinanceUsing routines to control your spending (Redeeming the time book #4)Time management and distractions are the biggest enemies of your productivity.In this episode we discuss using routines, time blocking, and saying no.Redeeming Your Time by Jordan Raynor (aff)Follow me on TwitterSubscribe to my email newsletterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2022-02-0221 min
Frameworks & FinanceBONUS: The Most Common Financial Mistakes with AdultingIsEasy, MainStMoney, & RoadToWealthPod (A Twitter Spaces)This special episode was recorded on Twitter Spaces on 1/20/2022.Follow everyone on Twitter:@KurtisHanni@AdultingisEasy (Lauren)@MainStMoney (Alex)@roadtowealthpod (Justin)Join us on Twitter Thursday, February 3rd at 8:30 pm EST.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2022-01-281h 48
Frameworks & FinanceA framework for achieving long-term goals and the not-to-do list (Redeeming Your Time book #3)Achieving goals, especially long-term ones can be intimidating and hard. Today we’re going to talk about how to focus on what truly matters and how to better prioritize your commitments.If we don’t clarify our essentials, we end up doing whatever comes to our attention in the moment.In many cases, that means we do low-value tasks that pop up in our day and put off the truly important.We let the noise and hum of the day around us distract us from the things we value.The reality is...
2022-01-2632 min
Frameworks & FinanceRemoving the financial distractions from your life (Redeeming Your Time book #2)Not being able to get into silence or solitude is detrimental to us mentally. It limits our ability to think, be creative, cultivate depth, be at peace, or listen to God or our internal voice.So how can we remove distractions, or noise, from our lives?Jordan Raynor lists 8 practices in Redeeming Your Time and in today's episode we discuss 2 of them apply them to your financial life.Redeeming Your Time by Jordan Raynor (aff)Make Time Delve into Money Podcast EpisodeFollow me on Twitter
2022-01-1921 min
Frameworks & FinanceCreating a system to handle open loops & setting up a weekly financially review (Redeeming Your Time book #1)Have you ever felt overwhelmed with all the things you have to get done? Have you ever felt like you’re dropping the ball?Often, these feelings are a result of open loops or unrecorded commitments.In today's episode, we discuss how to create a system that helps you handle open loops and then use the weekly review to make better financial decisions.Redeeming Your Time by Jordan Raynor (aff)Getting Things Done by David Allen (aff)Follow me on TwitterSubscribe to my em...
2022-01-1229 min
Frameworks & FinanceBONUS: 2022 Goals and Setting Good Goals with AdultingIsEasy, MainStMoney, & RoadToWealthPod (A Twitter Spaces)This special episode was recorded on Twitter Spaces on 1/6/2022.Follow everyone on Twitter:@KurtisHanni@AdultingisEasy (Lauren)@MainStMoney (Alex)@roadtowealthpod (Justin)Join us on Twitter Thursday, January 20th at 8:30 pm EST.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2022-01-081h 03
Frameworks & Finance10 Financial Goal Ideas in 2022Don’t let 2022 be just every other year, where the goal never makes it out of January!In 2020, only 38 percent of adults in the U.S. had specific financial goals, according to research from the Lincoln Financial Group.Goals are extremely important. They help you break down intimidating things that you can’t accomplish immediately and create the steps for you to reach them.In this episode, we'll break down how to set good goals, the SMART goal framework, and give you 10 suggests for financial goals you could set.LinksEm...
2022-01-0523 min
Frameworks & Finance2021 Year in Review: Lessons I've learned and how they apply to your financesAnother one in the books!2021 was a whirlwind year for me and my family, as I'm sure it was for you too. My wife got pregnant and we had our first child in November. I started this podcast, which brought social media back into my life. I had some big work projects that we completed and really took over my whole year.There was a lot going on personally, but also a lot in the world.COVID-19, supply chain issues, and inflation dominated the news cycles and our lives.In this...
2021-12-2924 min
Frameworks & FinanceSHORTS: How much should my emergency fund be?What is an emergency fund?An emergency fund is a stash of money set aside to cover the financial surprises life throws your way. These unexpected events can be stressful and costly.Here are some of the top emergencies people face:Job lossMedical or dental emergencyUnexpected home repairsCar troublesUnplanned travel expensesBy setting up an emergency fund, you help protect you and your family from unexpected expenses.So how much should you have in an emergency fund?The general suggestion is to have 3-6 months of ex...
2021-12-2208 min
Frameworks & FinanceSHORTS: Budgeting Basics Part 2 - Setting Up The BudgetNow that you understand where your money is going, we want to take the next step and manage that money.We manage our money by budgeting for the next month on the calendar. If you're listening when this goes live, that is January.Looking at your past spending, you then need to make decisions, based on the categories you've created, on what you want to continue forward with.So how do we know if we're spending too much on a category? A well known guideline for spending is the 50/30/20 budget.You...
2021-12-1504 min
Fast Track#66 Why You Should Manage Finances as a Couple, Chat With Kurtis HanniKurtis is the CFO of a small business and a personal finance coach on the side. While he has always been obsessed with his personal finances, that expanded when he had the opportunity to coach others through teaching Dave Ramsey classes. After a few years of this, Kurtis knew there had to be a better way. What resulted was Kurtis's combined passion for books and personal finances becoming connected with the podcast he runs today. Within that, Kurtis is passionate specifically about helping couples have better money conversations.In today's episode, Kurtis will explain why you should...
2021-12-1435 min
Frameworks & FinanceBONUS: Understanding Inflation with AdultingIsEasy, MainStMoney, RoadToWealthPod, & IAmCoachClint (A Twitter Spaces)This special episode was recorded on Twitter Spaces on 12/2/2021.Follow everyone on Twitter:@KurtisHanni@AdultingisEasy (Lauren)@MainStMoney (Alex)@roadtowealthpod (Justin)@IAmCoachClint (Clint)w/ guest @AccentInvesting (Kenny)Join us on Twitter Saturday, December 11th at 9:30am EST and Thursday, December 16th at 8:30pm EST.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2021-12-091h 11
Frameworks & FinanceSHORTS: 13 Ways to Spend Less During the Christmas SeasonThe average American spends $998 on gifts during this holiday season, which makes it one of the most expensive times of the year.Too much of this spending is done mindlessly, so here are 13 ways to spend less money this Christmas season.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2021-12-0812 min
Frameworks & FinanceBONUS: Understanding Asset Allocations with AdultingIsEasy, MainStMoney, AccentInvesting, & IAmCoachClint (A Twitter Spaces)This special episode was recorded on Twitter Spaces on 11/18/2021.Follow everyone on Twitter:@KurtisHanni@AdultingisEasy (Lauren)@MainStMoney (Alex)@IAmCoachClint (Clint)w/ guest @AccentInvesting (Kenny)Join us on Twitter Saturday, December 11th at 9:30am EST and Thursday, December 16th at 8:30pm EST.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2021-12-031h 24
Frameworks & FinanceSHORTS: Budgeting Basics Part 1 - Understanding your spendingTo properly budget, you need to understand where your money is going. In this SHORTS episode, we discuss reviewing your transaction history and categorizing your spending into fixed, irregular, and discretionary expense categories.You Need A Budget (YNAB)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2021-12-0107 min
Frameworks & FinanceThe story of Thanksgiving and counting our financial blessingsEvery year Americans take the last Thursday of November to celebrate the holiday of thanksgiving. To reflect on this time of year and what Thanksgiving means, I decided this episode would be a good time to talk about the history of Thanksgiving and the things we have to be thankful for in regards to our money.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2021-11-2416 min
Frameworks & FinanceSHORTS: Why you need a budgetOnly 50% of Americans have a budget. Today I'll discuss why you should be one of the ones with a budget.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2021-11-1704 min
Frameworks & FinanceBONUS: Introducing a new series, SHORTS (PS. We had a baby!!)In today's episode, the new series 'SHORTS' is being introduced, as well as a personal update about the journey I've had with my wife as a couple trying to have children.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2021-11-1712 min
Frameworks & FinanceReplacing your negative money mindsets with positive ones - Soundtracks bookAt some level, we all have an issue with broken soundtracks, the repeated messages running in our head, that then sabotage us from getting the results we want.This week we're talking about Jon Acuff's book Soundtracks and how we can replace the broken money soundtracks we have with better ones.Soundtracks by Jon Acuff (aff)Last Week's Podcast - Think AgainAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2021-11-1029 min
Frameworks & FinanceRethinking your money beliefs - Think Again by Adam GrantOur first inclination is to trust our gut and go with our first answer. But research shows that rethinking your answer, whether you change it or not, makes it more likely you'll ultimately be right.In Adam Grant's book Think Again, Adam delves into this idea. In this episode, we explore how we can leverage doubt, operate as a scientist, and seek out challenge networks to improve our personal financial outcomes.Think Again by Adam Grant (aff)The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel (aff)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com...
2021-11-0330 min
Frameworks & FinanceMoney and Marriage Launch EpisodeThe new eBook Money & Marriage is launching on this podcast's release day!Order it nowSubscribe to the email newsletter (and get 50% off the eBook)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2021-10-2732 min
Frameworks & FinanceCrypto Deep Dive Part 2 with Stephen Wealthy - Mining, Staking, and recommendationsIn this week's episode, I talk with guest Stephen Wealthy about mining, staking, and our recommendations on how to get started.You can follow Stephen on Twitter at @StephenWealthy_ or visit his website, stephenwealthy.com.Show NotesSubscribe to the email newsletterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2021-10-2043 min
Frameworks & FinanceCrypto Deep Dive Part 1 with Stephen WealthyCryptocurrencies are an intimidating topic. In this week's episode, I attempt to help you better understand cryptocurrencies with the help of a special guest Stephen Wealthy.You can follow him on Twitter at @StephenWealthy_ or visit his website, stephenwealthy.com.Show NotesSubscribe to the email newsletterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2021-10-1343 min
Adulting Is Easy: Making Personal Finance & Real Estate EasyAIE 61: Think and Grow Rich with Kurtis HanniThe book Think and Grow Rich was written by Napoleon Hill and published in 1937. It is a famous personal finance book recommended by many. On this episode of Adulting Is Easy, Lauren and Kurtis discuss what they liked and what they didn't like about this book - mostly what they didn't like. Let's just say, neither would recommend this book, and you certainly don't have to read it to enjoy listening to this one. As a matter of fact, you should never read it. Lauren gets HEATED at one point.
Kurtis Hanni is an Accountant who has...
2021-10-121h 08
Frameworks & Finance5 root causes of your marriage money issuesNearly 80 percent of the couples who get a divorce cite financial difficulties as one of the major reasons.Today we'll talk about some of the root causes of those issues and how we can address them.Show NotesSubscribe to the email newsletterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2021-10-0638 min
No Better Time46: Money Lessons Around Us - Kurtis HanniWe don't have to look far to find lessons in the world around us. My guest Kurtis Hanni specifically finds financial lessons in the world around him. In his podcast "Delve Into Money", he specifically reads non-financial books and finds ways to apply the lessons learned to money and finances. We had such a great conversation around what it takes to set ourselves up for success and how to not get discouraged when we inevitably make mistakes (because mistakes are truly bound to happen). I really love his perspective on life and how he thinks and talks a...
2021-09-2941 min
Frameworks & FinanceCreating a morning routine that'll make you money w/ Greg JungeHave you ever wondered how some people get so much done? In today's episode we talk to Greg Junge, a realtor and investor, about his experience in reading The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod. Morning routines are key and will have you getting more done by 8am than most get done all day! Join us as we discuss the impact this book has had on our morning routines, overall productivity, and the financial results that came from it.Show NotesContact Greg to get a his chapter of the book: greg@sevenfigurecapital.com
2021-09-2928 min
Frameworks & FinanceA framework for better money conversations with your spouse - Part 2In a continuation from last week's conversation, Kurtis and Samantha talk about parts 3 through 5 of the five-part framework they've developed to have more healthy financial conversations as a couple.In parts 3 through 5 we talk about:Understand each other's backgroundPut together a planCommit to the planCheck-in on a regular basisRevise the plan as neededFull Show NotesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2021-09-2231 min
Frameworks & FinanceA framework for better money conversations with your spouse - Part 1Having money conversations with your spouse can be difficult for lots of reasons. The reality is, many of us don't have a lot of practice holding these types of conversations.When Samantha and I were first married, she let me do my own thing with our money. She trusted me. That sounds great, right? The problem came when I wanted her input on decisions. I'd get frustrated that she had no opinion, and she'd get frustrated with feeling stupid in regards to money.To help us have better conversations, we came up with a 5-part...
2021-09-1534 min
Frameworks & FinanceRemoving biases and creating buffer in our budget and investment strategies - Essentialism Part 2Have you ever overcommitted or underestimated the time it would take to do something? In our second look at the book Essentialism, we discuss how elimination and creating a buffer will help your budget, investing, and overall personal financial life.LinksShow NotesEssentialism book (affiliate)Tiny Habits podcast episodeThe Psychology of Money book (affiliate)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2021-09-0833 min
Frameworks & FinanceDiscerning what's best and exploring investing options - Essentialism book Part 1Have you ever felt overwhelmed and as if you don't have enough time? Today we're going to look at the book "Essentialism" by Greg Mckeown and discuss how to have a systematic approach to determining our highest priorities. Today we'll focus on exploring as many options as possible and then have a strict filter for what sticks.LinksShow NotesWirecutter.comEssentialism book (affiliate)Millionaire Next Door podcast episodeUp NextNext week we'll dive deeper into the book "Essentialism" and discuss the principles...
2021-09-0133 min
Frameworks & FinanceRead more books with these simple tricksSo many people say they don't have the time to read, but what does that really mean? We all have more time than we realize and this episode addresses some strategies for reading more books.OutlineGetting rid of all your goofy, made-up rulesCreate a planPartner with othersTake good notesFinancial applicationsLinksThe One Thing book (affiliate link)The One Thing Couples Goal Setting Retreat GuideAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2021-08-2518 min
Frameworks & FinanceTeaching children about money and rewiring our brain - Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain bookDo you understand the brain? Have you ever wondered how to teach your kids about money? Are you interested in rewiring your brain to reroute you away from those bad financial and health decisions? In this episode, we'll talk about the book "Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain" and how you can take these lessons about the brain and apply them to your personal finances.TakeawaysTakeaway #1 - Little brains wire themselves to their world, so we need to be intentional about teach them about money.Takeaway #2 - Your brain predicts what you do...
2021-08-1829 min
Frameworks & FinanceDave Ramsey: the good, the bad, and everything in between w/ The Financial Dads PodcastDave Ramsey is a big personality in the personal finance space. He is know for his baby steps and "gazelle" intensity in getting rid of debt. In today's episode, we did a joint podcast with The Financial Dads where we discuss our experiences with Dave. We discuss what we agree with, what we disagree with, and how our philosophies differ.OutlineDave's Baby StepsEmergency fundsCredit CardsInvesting rate of returnsLinksShow NotesDave Ramsey's Total Money Makeover (affiliate)The Financial Dads PodcastThe Financial Dads Facebook
2021-08-111h 03
Financial DadsDave Ramsey - The Good, The Bad, and everything in BetweenThis week the Financial Dads do a joint podcast with Delve into money's Kurtis Hanni. We talk about the impact of Dave Ramsey, his baby steps and the things we agree with and disagree with.
2021-08-071h 03
Frameworks & FinanceHow to create better money habits without relying on willpower or motivation - Tiny Habits bookBuilding habits is hard. When relying on motivation and willpower, lapses can create frustration and make it hard to establish a habit. By looking at the book Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg, we can use behavioral design principles to create better money habits.TakeawaysTakeaway #1 [07:24] - Design better habits by understanding the anatomy of a tiny habit.Takeaway #2 [15:41] - Understand the BMAP model and how we can use it to "lower the bar" in habit creation.Takeaway #3 [25:59] - Use the After I ____, I will ____ statement to add tiny habits onto already established routines.Links
2021-08-0436 min
Frameworks & FinanceHow to stop getting distracted from your money goals - Indistractable BookWe are constantly distracted in all phases of our lives. Whether it be your phone notifications, interruptions at work, or getting sucked into the social media app feed loop, we all have weaknesses for something that can take us away from what we really want. Through the book Indistractable, we'll learn how to reduce distractions and turn that into traction towards fulfilling the money goals we have.TakeawaysTakeaway #1 [09:16] - We need to understand the root causes of distraction.Takeaway #2 [13:57] - Thinking differently about our internal triggers and apply the 10-minute rule to fight them.Takeaway #3 [21:59...
2021-07-2835 min
Frameworks & FinanceCommon factors to becoming a millionaire - The Millionaire Next Door BookThe classic book "The Millionaire Next Door" explores 7 common factors between the millionaires around us. We all have our perceptions of what a millionaire looks like, but this perception is not accurate! We'll explore 3 takeaways and 3 applications to your financial life to get you closer to becoming the millionaire next door yourself.TakeawaysTakeaway #1 [08:41] - Living well below your means. This is accomplished "playing great defense", having a budget, and planning for the future.Takeaway #2 [15:36] - Allocate your time, energy, and money in ways that are conducive to building wealthTakeaway #3 [25:03] - Raise children who are independent...
2021-07-2137 min
Frameworks & Finance5 book recommendations to level up your personal finances“The most important investment you can make is in yourself.” - Warren BuffetLearning from those smarter than you is a key to financial success and these 5 books should help you get one step closer to a better financial future.OutlineThe Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel [03:35]The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas Stanley & William Danko [08:31]I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi [10:42]Essentialism by Greg McKeown & Effortless[15:13]Soundtracks by Jon Acuff [19:17]Links (some affiliate links)The Psychology of Money bookPsychology of Money Article
2021-07-1425 min
Frameworks & FinanceHow to create a "someday" fund and complete your most important tasks - Make Time BookHave you ever let a day slip by and only completed your small tasks without ever getting to the big problem you needed to address? Have you ever struggled to focus and get settled in once you're ready to work? Make Time is a book with the tagline "How to focus on what matters every day". This is a book I have read more than anything besides the Bible! In this episode, we will look at 2 key takeaways from the book and then find financial applications for your life.OutlineTakeaway #1 [07:57] - Abolish "infinity pools" to...
2021-07-0733 min
Frameworks & FinanceIntroduction: we all struggle with financial doubt. Here is how this podcast plans to help.At one point or another we've all been overwhelmed with our personal finances and unsure what decisions to make. This podcast aims to help you distill the information and deep dive into your personal finances. This episode is an introduction into what you can expect and the behind the podcast.OutlineWhy called Delve into Money [04:00]About Me [8:23]LinksPodcast websiteContact the showNext UpListen next to the launch episode, which is about the book "Make Time". We discuss how to better focus on what...
2021-07-0712 min
Frameworks & FinanceWhat is this podcast about?Welcome to the Delve into Money podcast, where we dive deep into a variety of books and resources to discover actionable insights and apply them to our personal finances.I'm your host, Kurtis Hanni. Have you ever felt overwhelmed with where to start on your budget, investing, or long-term financial planning? On the Delve into Money podcast we're going to help simplify your financial life through weekly episodes in which we break down books, financial or non-financial, and relate them to your financial journey.Whatever your goal is, whether...
2021-06-1101 min
The Writer's HavenMaking Valuable Connections with Samantha HanniAuthor and Freelance Editor Samantha Hanni joins us as today's guest! A lot of great information is shared on connecting with the right editor and knowing how to connect with people in an increasingly virtual literature world.Â
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SAMANTHA HANNI is a freelance editor and writer. Since 2015, she has authored four books and edited and written more than one hundred articles and posts for clients in the mental health, Christian living, and lifestyle industries. Some of her work has appeared on the YouVersion Bible app, Devotional Diva, To Love Honor and Vacuum, Families
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2021-04-2935 min