Building Your Money Machine

Building Your Money Machine

Welcome to 'Building Your Money Machine,' (fka The Affluent Entrepreneur Show) hosted by Mel Abraham, CPA, a renowned financial expert and author of USA Today Bestseller, 'Building Your Money Machine: How to Get Your Money to Work Harder For You Than You Did For It!.' On this podcast, Mel shares his insights and experiences from over 30 years in the field of wealth-building, entrepreneurship and mentorship to financial freedom. Each episode provides actionable strategies to master your money, remove financial stress, and live a life by choice, not chance. Whether you work for a company, are a seasoned entrepreneur or someone just starting out on your financial journey, this podcast offers the tools, actionable frameworks and knowledge you need to create your own money machine and secure your financial future. Tune in weekly for expert advice, inspiring guest interviews, and the practical wisdom that will help you take control of your financial destiny. Subscribe now and start building the life you’ve always dreamed of.

Episodes

June 16, 2025 18 mins

Welcome to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m taking you on a personal journey back in time — back to when I was 20 years old. If you’ve ever wished you could go back and give your younger self a roadmap, this episode is for you. As a 63-year-old multimillionaire who’s faced his share of ups, downs, setbacks, and hard-won victories, I’m sharing the six biggest lessons I wish I’d known at 20 — wisdom...

Welcome back to another revealing episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m diving into a topic that’s honestly got me more fired up than ever before: the sad truth that financial literacy is the lowest it’s ever been—even with all the tech, all the YouTube gurus, and TikTok “experts” you can scroll through in a day.

Let’s face it—something’s gone off the rails. People still think credit cards are free money. Buyin...

Welcome back to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on a topic that’s everywhere—those “rich” folks we see parading luxury cars, designer clothes, and lavish vacations on social media. But here’s the ugly truth: for a lot of them, it’s not real financial freedom they’re selling—it’s financial pressure.

I’ll be breaking down the 10 key habits of the “fake rich”—habits that migh...

Welcome to a very special episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show. Today, I’m taking you behind the spreadsheets and into the life lessons I wish I’d known earlier—a candid conversation about what truly matters most on this journey to financial freedom and living fully.

I get personal in this episode. From surviving cancer—twice—to rebuilding my business after devastating loss, and raising my son as a single, full-time dad, ...

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Welcome to another powerful episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m shining a light on a topic that’s often overlooked but crucial for anyone serious about building real wealth: hidden expenses that sneakily drain your financial future.

I’m breaking down the 14 silent money leaks that could be quietly destroying your wealth right under your nose. These aren’t just theoretical concepts. Many of these come straight...

Welcome to a powerful and reflective episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on four decades of experience sitting across from millionaires, billionaires, and business owners. I’m sharing the real regrets I’ve witnessed at the top—not the sort about money lost, but the much deeper kind: moments missed and lives only half-lived.

Over 40 years as an accountant, advisor, entrepreneur, cancer...

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Welcome to another powerful episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, we’re tackling a critical reason why so many people struggle to build wealth—even when they know what to do: they rely on willpower instead of automation. If you ever feel like growing your money is a constant uphill battle or that you’re playing catch-up no matter how hard you work, this episode is designed just for you.

In this episode, I dive into...

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Welcome to a special episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m flipping the script a bit—we’re not just talking about cutting costs or scrimping and saving. Instead, I’m sharing 10 things that are actually worth spending money on—even when money is tight. I know, it might sound counterintuitive, but hear me out: some expenses aren’t really expenses at all. They’re investments in your protection, your earning power...

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Welcome to another eye-opening episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today we’re tackling a topic that’s crucial for anyone looking to retire with real confidence and peace of mind. What if I told you that most people are planning for retirement all wrong? That’s right—many of us believe we’re set until reality hits and the money runs out, unexpected expenses pop up, or we end up living a lifestyle we never truly prepare...

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Welcome to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, we’re confronting one of the most anxiety-inducing topics out there: recessions. If you’ve ever felt uneasy about market crashes, job losses, or just wondered how you can truly safeguard your money and lifestyle when the economy takes a hit, this episode is for you.

I walk you through how to shift your mindset—seeing a recession not as a threat, but as your g...

Welcome to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today’s episode is all about the money principles I know at 63—but honestly, I wish I’d understood them back when I was 40. If you’ve ever felt behind, overwhelmed, or unsure whether your hard work will actually bring you financial freedom, then you’re in the right place. I’m opening up about my real-life experience navigating through four recessions, overcoming ca...

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Welcome to another powerful episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m tackling one of the most common questions—and dreams—I hear from so many of you: Is it really possible to retire early without sacrificing your lifestyle? If you’ve ever felt trapped in the grind, wondering if freedom is out of reach before that magical age of 65, or worried you may have already missed your window, this episode is for you.

I brea...

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Welcome to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on one of the most anxiety-inducing topics out there: recessions. If you’re worried about what happens when the economy takes a nosedive or you’re not sure how to prepare, this episode is absolutely for you. I’ve personally lived through four recessions—and as some are saying, we might be on the doorstep of a fifth. I’m here to s...

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Welcome to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! In today’s conversation, I’m tackling a topic that’s front and center for so many of us—how to make money in an economy that feels like it’s working against you. Maybe you’re dealing with rising prices, stagnant wages, or the sense that no matter how hard you work, financial security keeps slipping farther from reach. If you’ve ever thought the system was rigged or...

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Welcome to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m unpacking a topic that hits home for all of us: tariffs—and the impact they have on your wallet, your shopping cart, your investments, and ultimately, your ability to build lasting wealth and financial freedom.

If you’re feeling like your money isn’t stretching as far as it used to, and you’ve noticed those grocery bills, gas prices, even your Amazon orde...

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Welcome to another powerful episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! If you’ve ever looked at your bank account and wondered, “Where did all the money go?” or felt regret after an impulse buy, this episode is for you—because, honestly, it was for me too. Today, I dig deep into my own experience with overspending—how I got caught up in mindless purchases, emotional triggers, and comparison traps, and, most importantly, the g...

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Welcome to another compelling episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show. Today, we're tackling a question that often plagues many of us: Why does building wealth feel so overwhelming? Together, we'll debunk the myths that wealth is built on luck or secret formulas and dive into five simple habits that can jumpstart your journey to wealth as a self-made millionaire.

In this episode, I share personal insights from my o...

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Welcome to another crucial episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show. Today, I’m exploring major money milestones you need to hit in your 40s, but don’t worry if you’re in your 20s or 30s — these strategies will propel you towards financial security no matter your age. Whether you’re feeling behind or just looking to ensure a prosperous future, this episode is your guide to building wealth and prioritizing financial freedom.

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Welcome to another exciting episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show. Today, we're tackling a topic that's on everyone’s mind: how to save more money in six months than most people do in six years. If you’ve ever felt like saving money just isn’t happening fast enough or seems too hard, you’re not alone. But here’s the good news — it’s not about how much money you make, but how you manage and prioritize it.

In this ...

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Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show. Today, we're tackling the myth of the perfect retirement and uncovering why the idea of a flawless, predictable retirement is actually a huge lie. If you've followed the traditional retirement script, saving diligently and planning meticulously, only to feel uncertain about the future, this episode is for you.

In this deeply personal epis...


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