Building Your Money Machine

Welcome back to the Building Your Money Machine Show! In today’s episode, I get real about one of the most important roles we play—not just as wealth builders, entrepreneurs, or money mentors, but as parents and role models for the next generation. If you don’t teach your kids about money, social media (hello, TikTok) will do it for you—and trust me, you won’t like those lessons. Instead of “spend now, regret later,” let’s raise ki...

Welcome back to the Building Your Money Machine Show! In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the brutal truths about money management that absolutely no one wants to hear—but everyone needs to know. It’s time to challenge the common beliefs that keep so many of us stuck, and replace them with real strategies for building true financial freedom.

I see it all the time—people thinking that making more money, working harder, o...

Welcome to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, we’re getting brutally honest about the biggest reasons most people never hit that coveted million-dollar net worth—even though mathematically, millions of us should get there.

In this episode, I unpack the 10 silent wealth traps that slowly steal hundreds of thousands (or even millions) of dollars from ordinary people over a lifetime. These aren’t obvious mi...

Welcome to a revealing episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m uncovering the “13 Shocking Money Stats of the Average American”—facts that will jolt you awake about why so many people struggle financially, and, most importantly, what you can do to avoid becoming one of these statistics.

I walk you through 13 jaw-dropping stats, like how 28% of U.S. wealth is held by just 1% of people, why nearly a quarter of Amer...

Welcome to a game-changing episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I'm tackling a topic that most people don’t think about until it’s too late—the essential financial moves you must make before 2026. Did you know that 70% of people enter a new year in the exact same financial place as the year before? It’s not because we don’t work hard or care enough—it's because we don’t make the right moves at the right...

Welcome back to the Building Your Money Machine Show! In this episode, I’m shining a light on one of the most overlooked keys to financial freedom: the smartest order to invest your money. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right”—saving, investing, being responsible—but you’re still not getting ahead, you’re not broken. You’ve just been taught the wrong sequence. Today, I break down my Wealth Priority Ladder—a prove...

Welcome to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show, and today, I’m tackling something a lot of us feel on the wealth-building journey: it sucks at first, but it’s the secret to skyrocketing your net worth. If you’re saving and investing and it still seems like your numbers aren’t moving, you’re not failing—you’re experiencing what I call the “wealth flatline.” That frustration has tripped up thousands, but if you st...

Welcome to a crucial episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show. Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on what’s really happening in our economy, and more importantly, the hidden financial risks that almost everyone is missing. While the headlines scream about AI and the stock market's record highs, there’s a dangerous gap between perception and reality.

As someone who’s analyzed these cycles for over 30 years as a CPA, advi...

Welcome to another transformative episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m breaking down exactly what you need to do if $10,000 suddenly shows up in your bank account—and how that first five-digit sum can be the key to unlocking your financial freedom.

Here’s the truth: most people freeze, flex, or fumble when they get their hands on their first real chunk of cash. But as I explain in this episode, investing your ...

Welcome to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m sharing a game-changing roadmap that truly transformed my own financial journey — the 3 Net Worth Milestones that can change everything for you, especially when life throws unexpected curveballs.

We dive into the three essential net worth milestones—$100K, $500K, and $1M—that mark your progress from discipline, to momentum, to true financial freedom. I br...

Welcome to another powerful episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! In this session, I tackle a topic that could redefine your financial future: the K-Shaped Economy. We’re not all playing on the same economic field—and if you don’t understand the rules, you could end up on the wrong side of the gap.

In this episode, I break down what the K-shaped economy really means, why the gap between the haves and have-nots is growing ...

Welcome to another game-changing episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on the secret sauce to actually achieving your financial goals — and let me tell you, it’s not just about dreaming bigger or scribbling bold predictions into your journal. If you’ve ever set a money goal that fizzled faster than those New Year’s resolutions, you’re not alone. I’ve been there, too.

In this episode, I ...

Welcome back to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m cutting through one of the biggest myths about money — that earning more is the answer to financial freedom. If you’ve ever found yourself running on that earnings treadmill, making more but still feeling stuck or stressed, this conversation is for you.

I break down the one rule every truly wealthy person follows, and it’s probably not what you were ...

Welcome to another insightful episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, we’re tackling a topic at the very heart of your financial future: fiat currency. If you’ve ever wondered why your paycheck doesn’t seem to stretch the way it used to, or why groceries keep creeping up in price, stick with me—because the real issue isn’t just inflation. It’s understanding the actual money you’re using.

In this episode, I break down...

Welcome to another game-changing episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on seven popular finance tips that might sound smart—but are actually keeping you stuck, broke, and playing small. If you’ve ever been told to skip the lattes, save 10%, hustle harder, buy a home ASAP, kill all debt before investing, play it safe, or believe that money can’t buy happiness... you’re not alone. But in...

Welcome to another eye-opening episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m sharing the 12 things I DON’T waste my money on as a 64-year-old millionaire. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to cut out coffee or deprive yourself to achieve financial freedom, let me tell you — that’s not the secret. True wealth is about living consciously, and making sure every dollar multiplies your joy, not your regret.

I’ll break down t...

Welcome to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m shedding light on one of the most misunderstood secrets in wealth-building—why the truly rich keep their wealth quiet and what that means for living a life of freedom, choice, and peace of mind.

If you’ve ever thought that being rich means showing off the fancy car, watch, or taking extravagant trips, let’s flip that script. In this episode, I dive deep i...

Welcome to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show, where we break down exactly what it takes to master your money, eliminate financial stress, and build a life of choice. In today's episode, I’m diving into the 12 wealth signals that can predict whether you’re on the millionaire track long before your bank account proves it. That’s right—millionaire status isn’t about IQ, luck, or outworking everyone around yo...

Welcome back to the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m busting one of the biggest financial myths out there—and it’s something I see trip people up over and over again: the idea that the more cash you keep in the bank, the safer and wealthier you’ll be. In reality, sitting on too much cash might just be one of the riskiest moves for your financial future.

Drawing from my decades as a CPA, an entrepreneur, and an advisor, I...