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E124 – “Killing Sacred Cows 2.0” with bestselling author Garrett Gunderson

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In this episode of "From Busy to Rich," hosts Wes Young and Justin Lakin welcome Garrett Gunderson, a bestselling author, financial expert, and comedian. Garrett shares his journey from running a successful financial firm to blending comedy with financial education. They highlight the importance of living a fulfilling life, holistic financial planning, and the concept of a "family bank" inspired by the Rockefeller method. Garrett emphasizes the value of giving before asking for help, creating rituals and traditions within families, and leveraging whole life insurance for long-term wealth and legacy.

In today’s episode we will cover:

  • Transition from managing a financial firm to pursuing a passion for educating others and for comedy.
  • Importance of living a fulfilling life and finding purpose.
  • The role of humor in enhancing learning and retention in finance.
  • Concept of the "family bank" and its significance in wealth preservation.
  • Overview of the Rockefeller method for maintaining family wealth across generations.
  • Importance of storytelling and rituals in family legacy and values.
  • Practical applications of financial strategies for seizing opportunities.
  • Encouragement to focus on giving and creating value in relationships.

For the chance to receive a free copy of one of Garrett’s books see details below:

  1. The first 5 people to leave a podcast review on Apply or Spotify and email a screenshot to [email protected] will receive a copy of Killing Sacred Cows 2.0
  2. Anyone who leaves a review of Killing Sacred Cows 2.0 on the internet and sends Garrett a DM or email with the screen and subject “Wesley Licensing” will receive 3 free audio book version of Garrett’s other bestselling works
  3. All transform learning series participants who enroll in the January 2025 class will receive a free copy of the book. 

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If you’re an advisor and want to further explore these or other topics, you can learn more at www.wesyounglive.com. Maybe you’re interested in taking your own planning journey in a new direction, in that case we would love to have you join us in one of our coming Transform Learning Series.