1878: Financial Anxiety with Dr. Megan McCoy
LifeBlood: We talked about financial anxiety, how it presents, what causes it, and the science behind addressing it with Dr. Megan McCoy, Certified Financial Therapist, Assistant Professor, writer and speaker.     Listen to learn why financial anxiety is more dangerous than you might realize! You can learn more about Megan at HHS.K-State.edu and LinkedIn. Thanks, as always for listening! If you...
20m May 08, 2023
20m
1877: How to Get Rich: The Secret
Wanna know the secret to getting rich? Lean in, I’ll whisper it in your ear.    What do Dave Ramsey, Yahoo finance, and Jim Cramer have in common? Very little. George breaks down the danger of click bait headlines and online financial advice, and what it truly takes to become wealthy.    Here’s the Yahoo article George mentions.    https://finance.yahoo.com/news/dave-ramsey-shares-secret-fastes...
16m May 07, 2023
16m
1876: Belief in a Higher Power
Younger people’s belief in a higher power is increasing. As many of us struggle and search for answers, could we find them there as well? Where are you finding purpose? Are you clear about your future? The more we can explore the biggest questions, the closer we get to answering them.    Here’s the WSJ article talking about the shift.    https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-surprising-surge-of-fait...
15m May 06, 2023
15m
1875: Book Club featuring Jonathan Clements
On this edition of the Book Club, Jonathan Clements talks about his newest book, My Money Journey: How 30 People Found Financial Freedom and You Can Too. Jonathan wrote for the Wall Street Journal for 18 years, is the Founder and Editor of Humble Dollar, and is the author of 8 books. You can learn more about Jonathan at HumbleDollar.com, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Get your copy of My Money...
21m May 05, 2023
21m
1874: Creating a Digital Persona with Chuck Rinker
LifeBlood: We talked about creating a digital persona, the limits of our imaginations, the importance of relatability when it comes to technology, the uncanny valley, and what the future holds, with Chuck Rinker, CEO of PRSONAS.     Listen to learn about the use cases for this exciting technology! You can learn more about Chuck at PRSONAS.com, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn. Thanks, as...
22m May 04, 2023
22m
1873: Living with Herpes with Alexandra Harbushka
LifeBlood: We talked about living with herpes, how common it is, how to remove the stigma, what to do should you be diagnosed with it, approaching difficult situations with love and kindness, and the resources that are available, with Alexandra Harbushka, Founder of Life with Herpes, speaker, podcaster and YouTuber.    Listen to learn how and why taking personal responsibility is essential! You...
24m May 03, 2023
24m
1872: Your State of Being with Mario Lanzarotti
LifeBlood: We talked about better understanding your state of being, why so many of us are unhappy with our lives, how to get on the path to a purpose-driven life, why starting with what triggers you make sense, and how the process actually works, with Mario Lanzarotti, high performance coach helping people make more money in half the time.     Listen to learn why it’s wise to stop caring about...
21m May 02, 2023
21m
1871: Avoiding Financial Mistakes with Matt Benson
LifeBlood: We talked about avoiding financial mistakes, balancing logic with emotion, how to find the right amount of simplicity when it comes to your personal finances, important considerations during the accumulation and distribution phases of life, and how to get started, with Matt Benson, CFP, and Owner of Sonmore Financial.     Listen to learn how best to think about taxes in retirement! Y...
19m May 01, 2023
19m
1870: The Apple Savings Account
The Apple savings account is offering a 4% rate of return; is that too good to pass up? George breaks down the important variables to consider when making your decision!   Here’s the WSJ article   Get your copy of George’s book, Be Your Own CFO: A Businesslike Approach to Your Personal Finances    Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a rev...
13m Apr 30, 2023
13m
1869: Deadlines and Homework
Schools are getting rid of homework and deadlines.  This is dumb. Here’s why.    Here’s the WSJ article   Get your copy of George’s book, Be Your Own CFO: A Businesslike Approach to Your Personal Finances    Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: ​​https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at Lif...
15m Apr 29, 2023
15m
1868: How Do You Feel with Dr. Sean Sullivan
LifeBlood: We talked about being able to answer the question, “How do you feel,” the value in being able quickly shift your state of mind and perspective, why small amounts add up to big gains, and how to optimize your thinking for success, with Dr. Sean Sullivan, CEO of OnePerfect, a digital mental health and wellness platform.    Listen to learn how 5 minutes a day can change your life! You c...
22m Apr 28, 2023
22m
1867: Being of Service with Troy Korsgaden
LifeBlood: We talked about being of service, the ongoing transformation of the financial services industry, how to evaluate priorities and take constructive action, and how to meet the customer where they are, with Troy Korsgaden, financial services expert, consultant, speaker, and author.    Listen to learn how to stay in front of industry disruption! You can learn more about Troy at Korsgarde...
23m Apr 27, 2023
23m
1866: What Defines You with Molly Sider
LifeBlood: We talked about exploring what defines you, why so many of us silently struggle with doubts and insecurity, how to start living how you want versus how you think you should, and the importance of living by your values, with Molly Sider, Certified Coach and host of the I Am This Age podcast.    Listen to learn how to start making small changes in your life in service of getting closer...
24m Apr 26, 2023
24m
1865: Creative Inspiration with Kevin Griffin
LifeBlood: We talked about the value and importance of creative inspiration, the impact creativity can have on every aspect of our lives, how to get your message across through story, and why it’s never too late, with Kevin Griffin, lead singer of Better Than Ezra, songwriter, and author.    Listen to learn why we’re all creative and how to start bringing it back out! You can learn more about K...
24m Apr 25, 2023
24m
1864: Financial Resilience with Bradley Clark
LifeBlood: We talked about financial resilience, the problems with the financial industry, a new model for advice that’s more beneficial and aligned, and how to increase confidence, with Bradley Clark, CFP, RICP, MBA, author, and Founder of Clark Asset Management.    Listen to learn why it’s difficult but essential to become a positive person! You can learn more about Bradley at BradleyClark.co...
22m Apr 24, 2023
22m
1863: Health for Life: The Doctor of the Future is You
We’ve become too reliant on others. To have good health for life, you need to empower yourself and become the CEO of your health. Get your copy of George’s book, Be Your Own CFO: A Businesslike Approach to Your Personal Finances    Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: ​​https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can le...
21m Apr 23, 2023
21m
1862: The Tax on Personal Financial Responsibility
Our Founders believed that a virtuous citizenry was essential for a sustainable republic, and that they needed to enact laws to promote those virtues.  On May 1st, Loan-Level Price Adjustments will go into effect, penalizing borrowers with good credit who make down payments when buying homes, and rewarding borrowers with lower credit who don’t make a down payment.  I find this troubling.    Get...
17m Apr 22, 2023
17m
1861: Increasing Health Span with Dr. Rand McClain
LifeBlood: We talked about increasing health span, how to start feeling better, the differences and similarities between looking and feeling healthy, the main levers for increasing health, and how to get started, with Dr. Rand McClain, a leader in the field of Regenerative and Sports Medicine.    Listen to learn about what hormesis is and the role it plays in sustainable health! You can learn m...
22m Apr 21, 2023
22m
1860: Feeding the World with James Corwell
LifeBlood: We talked about feeding the world, the challenges of sustainable food, the economics of the mass production of meat products, making plant-based food delicious, and what the future holds, with James Corwell, one of only 70 Certified Master Chefs in the world, CoFounder of Ocean Hugger Foods, Blue Dot Foods, and Farm 2 Plate.    Listen to learn why it’s so important to as yourself whe...
22m Apr 20, 2023
22m
1859: Aligned Values with Jeff Bernier
LifeBlood: We talked about living with aligned values, navigating the different stages of our lives, finding true and lasting happiness, and how to make sure our finances can support the life we want, with Jeff Bernier, Founder of Tandem Growth Financial Advisors, speaker, author and podcaster.    Listen to learn how to find time to think about the most important things in your life! You can le...
22m Apr 19, 2023
22m
1858: Gold Mining with David Garofalo
LifeBlood: We talked about gold mining, the price of gold, the state of the mining industry, how much gold is left in the ground, how long it takes to get a new mine up and running, and what the price of gold needs to be to catalyze investment, with David Garofalo, President, CEO and Chairman of Gold Royalty Corp, 30 year mining executive and expert.    Listen to learn what the future holds for...
18m Apr 18, 2023
18m
1857: Your Financial Permission Slip with Ben Hockema
LifeBlood: We talked about how to give yourself a financial permission slip to spend and invest your money, how to find financial certainty, the psychology behind money and why we make the same mistakes over and over again, and how to get started, with Ben Hockema, CFP, Founder and Financial Advisor with Illuminate Wealth Management.    Listen to learn the right questions to ask a financial adv...
20m Apr 17, 2023
20m
1856: Accepting Fiduciary Responsibility
Do you think the people we elected are acting in our best interests, and honoring their fiduciary responsibility? George explores the failure of fiduciary responsibility and what can be done to solve our biggest problems! Get your copy of George’s book, Be Your Own CFO: A Businesslike Approach to Your Personal Finances here: https://amzn.to/3l4eOkv   Find the free Goals, Values, and Get Out of ...
14m Apr 16, 2023
14m
1855: Be the Change with Anjali Jariwala
LifeBlood: We talked about how to be the change you want to see in the world, how to follow a passion while maintaining a career you love, bringing out your inner creative, and overcoming the challenges of learning about a new industry, with Anjali Jariwala, financial advisor and children’s book author.    Listen to learn how to handle the rejection and resistance you encounter when trying some...
20m Apr 15, 2023
20m
1854: Strategic Business Planning with Gershon Morgulis
LifeBlood: We talked about strategic business planning, understanding what business owners must focus on, the challenge of cash flow, how to protect your business from systemic banking problems, and what a typical engagement with a fractional CFO looks like, with Gershon Morgulis, Founder and CEO of Imperial Business Advisory, a fractional CFO consultancy.    Listen to learn the true value of a...
20m Apr 14, 2023
20m
1853: The Power of Mentorship with Errol Pierre
LifeBlood: We talked about the power of mentorship, how to position yourself for success even if you don’t know what career you want, learning to ask for what you want, how to find a mentor to help you navigate the corporate world, and how to be a great mentee, with Errol Pierre, healthcare executive, professor, and author.    Listen to learn how to set the agenda for meetings with your mentor!...
21m Apr 13, 2023
21m
1852: Your Retirement Budget with Jason Parker
LifeBlood: We talked about developing your retirement budget, the differences between a pre-retirement budget and post, the biggest concerns people have in retirement, and how to position yourself for success, with Jason Parker, author, podcaster and creator of the Retirement Budget Calculator.    Listen to learn how to know if you’ll be okay in retirement! You can learn more about Jason at Ret...
23m Apr 12, 2023
23m
1851: Cellular Agriculture with Shannon Cosentino-Roush
LifeBlood: We talked about the present state and future of cellular agriculture, the problems facing the ocean, plant-based seafood and cellular alternatives, and the barriers to scalability, with Shannon Cosentino-Roush, Chief Strategy Officer of Finless Foods.    Listen to learn how to create more sustainable foodchain! You can learn more about Shannon at FinlessFoods.com, Facebook, Twitter, ...
21m Apr 11, 2023
21m
1850: Investing in Gold Coins with Dana Samuelson
LifeBlood: We talked about investing in gold coins, bars, and other precious metals, how they fit into your overall financial situation, how the precious metals market works, the danger of counterfeits, and how to get started, with Dana Samuelson, Founder and President of American Gold Exchange.    Listen to learn the steps to take to buy your first gold coin or bar! You can learn more about Da...
22m Apr 10, 2023
22m
1849: Understanding Behavioral Finance
There is a simple path to wealth, but it's not an easy path. To successfully navigate it, you'll need to recognize roadblocks and the role behavioral finance plays.  You can access our Goals Course at no-cost You can access our Values Course at no-cost Thanks, as always for listening!  If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review wherever you listen and subscribe as well...
8m Apr 09, 2023
8m
1848: Financial First Responder Loans with Seth Brickman
LifeBlood: We talked about financial first responder loans, how to help people get the money they need when emergencies strike within 60 seconds, the value of relationship-based banking, and how to take advantage of this great program, with Seth Brickman, CEO of QCash Financial.    Listen to learn how to help borrowers avoid predatory lenders! You can learn more about Seth at QCashFinancial.com...
18m Apr 08, 2023
18m
1847: Book Club featuring Chris Felton
On this edition of the Book Club, Chris Felton talks about his newest book, Think and Grow You: Get Out of your Own Way and Level Up your Life. Chris is a financial services entrepreneur, speaker and best-selling author. For your copy of Think and Grow You, click HERE You can learn more about Chris at ChrisFelton.me, ThinkGrowYou.com,  Instagram and LinkedIn.   You can learn more about us at Li...
21m Apr 07, 2023
21m
1846: Your Financial Foundation with Al Araque
LifeBlood: We talked about setting a strong financial foundation, cutting through complexity and getting people simple answers to difficult questions, meeting people where they are, the value of a long-term perspective, and how to have your desired impact, with Al Araque, SVP and Director of Consumer, Private and Small Business Banking with Johnson Financial Group.    Listen to learn about bank...
19m Apr 06, 2023
19m
1845: Intelligent Document Processing with Martin Birch
LifeBlood: We talked about intelligent document processing, the importance of digital transformation, combining AI with human intelligence, how this applies to classified documents, elections, and business, and how to get started, with Martin Birch, President and CEO of ibml, a leader in intelligent document processing.    Listen to learn the role of deadlines in business success! You can learn...
19m Apr 05, 2023
19m
1844: How to Find Your True Self with Doug Dane
LifeBlood: We talked about how to find your true self, what that even means, the benefits of doing it, why so few of us ever do, how to avoid regret, and the role perspective plays in this important process, with Doug Dane, author, coach and speaker.    Listen to learn how to get started on this journey! You can learn more about Doug at DougDane.com, Twitter and LinkedIn. Get your copy of Mista...
22m Apr 04, 2023
22m
1843: Business Science with Gregory Shepard
LifeBlood: We talked about business science, what it takes for companies to become successful, why so many startups fail, an operating system that is effective, and the importance of pattern recognition, with Gregory Shepard, Founder and CEO of BOSS Capital Partners, serial entrepreneur, investor, Forbes author and podcaster. Listen to learn the five critical characteristics of successful entre...
22m Apr 03, 2023
22m
1842: Are Credit Cards Bad?
Are credit cards bad? George talks about his personal experience with credit cards, six reasons to avoid using them, and how to get out of credit card debt if you’re stuck.  Get your copy of George’s book, Be Your Own CFO: A Businesslike Approach to Your Personal Finances here: https://amzn.to/3l4eOkv Find the free Goals, Values, and Get Out of Debt courses at  https://moneyalignmentacademy.com...
16m Apr 02, 2023
16m
1841: Navigating the Messy Middle with Betsy Kauffman
LifeBlood: We talked about navigating the messy middle between entry level and the C Suite, the challenges and opportunities of women leaders, what organizations can do to better support their people, and how to advocate for yourself, with Betsy Kauffman, globally recognized organizational agility coach and Founder and CEO of Cross Impact.    Listen to learn how to find a positive support syste...
22m Apr 01, 2023
22m
1840: Active Investment Management with Heather Dondis
LifeBlood: We talked about active investment management, the importance of finding a strong signal and cutting through the noise, the role of due diligence in investing, the importance of transparency with process and fees, and how to stay true to your values, with Heather Dondis, VP and Director of Thought Leadership with Harbor Capital Advisors.    Listen to learn why combining technology wit...
19m Mar 31, 2023
19m
1839: Healthy Value Exchange with Bob Gower
LifeBlood: We talked about ensuring a healthy value exchange between employers and employees, creating sustainable success for organizations, how to determine what you need to start, stop and continue doing, and why small changes are better than big ones, with Bob Gower, cult survivor turned organizational designer, author, speaker and consultant.    Listen to learn the role of deadlines in bus...
20m Mar 30, 2023
20m
1838: Fit Over 40 with Brad Williams
LifeBlood: We talked about how to be fit over 40, figuring out what works for you and what’s sustainable, how to burn fat and build muscle, and the role of recovery in reaching your fitness goals, with Brad Williams, personal trainer and host of the Over 40 Fitness Hacks podcast.    Listen to learn what your macros and micros are, and how to track them! You can learn more about Brad at Over40Fi...
21m Mar 29, 2023
21m
1837: Your Family Constitution with Natalie Elisha Goldberg
LifeBlood: We talked about creating your family constitution, the importance of proactively discussing family and financial matters, the use cases and power of trusts, and how to get started with Natalie Elisha Goldberg, wealth, business, and asset protection attorney, speaker and author.    Listen to learn how to have a simple conversation about this important topic! You can learn more about N...
24m Mar 28, 2023
24m
1836: Facilitating Change with Dennis Skinner
LifeBlood: We talked about facilitating change within organizations, taking the messiness of people head on, understanding why and how conflict happens between people and teams, finding solutions, and how to get started, with Dennis Skinner, Facilitator, Coach, Trainer and Speaker with Many to One.    Listen to learn the role environment plays in an effective facilitation! You can learn more ab...
20m Mar 27, 2023
20m
1835: Trust but Verify: Why We Need to Stop Assuming
LifeBlood: George shares his thoughts on the danger of assuming the people, companies and institutions we trust are doing what we think they’re doing.  You can access our Goals Course at no-cost You can access our Values Course at no-cost Thanks, as always for listening!  If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review wherever you listen and subscribe as well.  You can lea...
9m Mar 26, 2023
9m
1834: Wealth Creation with Daniel Dorfman
LifeBlood: We talked about wealth creation through real estate, how to incentivize tenants to be positively engaged, how to help people get on the path to real estate investing, with Daniel Dorfman, CoFounder of Roots, a real estate investment company with a unique business model.    Listen to learn about how and why people support what they help create! You can learn more about Daniel at Inves...
18m Mar 25, 2023
18m
1833: Have Fun Camping with Sarah Smith
LifeBlood: We talked about how to have fun camping, the reason behind the increased interest in it, how to have a more curated experience, and how to get started, with Sarah Smith, Founder of The Dyrt, a community helping people enjoy their outdoors experience and share it with others.    Listen to learn about dispersed camping and how to have a great experience doing it! You can learn more abo...
19m Mar 24, 2023
19m
1832: Telescope Building with Dr. Gerard van Belle
LifeBlood: We talked about telescope building, looking into space from Earth, looking at the Earth from space, having the right tool for the job, recognizing our biases, satellites and weather balloons, and whether or not there’s life out there, with Dr. Gerard van Belle, Astronomer at the Lowell Observatory.    Listen to learn if we’re more likely to go to the moon or Mars in the near future! ...
26m Mar 23, 2023
26m
1831: Airbnb Arbitrage with Jorge Contreras
LifeBlood: We talked about Airbnb arbitrage, what it is, how to get started, how to identify potential properties, and what it takes for sustainable success, with Jorge Contreras, Airbnb Coach, investor, and developer of the R.E.A.L System.    Listen to learn how much money you’ll need to get started! You can learn more about Jorge at TheRealSystem.com, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn...
19m Mar 22, 2023
19m
1830: How to Live a Meaningful Life with Erick Rheam
LifeBlood: We talked about how to live a meaningful life, what to do when you feel like you’re out of control, the problem of a lack of purpose, and the three key areas to pay close attention to, with Erick Rheam, professional speaker, author, and podcaster.    Listen to learn how to begin the process of self-exploration! You can learn more about Erick at ErickRheam.com, Facebook, Instagram, an...
21m Mar 21, 2023
21m
1829: Improving Workplace Experience with Tony DiBenedetto
LifeBlood: We talked about improving the workplace experience through technology, how to make your office a destination so people actually want to be there, how to foster adoption of technology, and what the future of work could be, with Tony DiBenedetto, CEO of Appspace.    Listen to learn how to support your employees' productivity at home, at the office, and in the in-between places like the...
24m Mar 20, 2023
24m