Drip Trickle Flow Flood

In this episode of Drip Trickle Flow Flood we sit down with David Pillinger, publisher of Southside Living Magazine and regional recruiter for Best Version Media, the print powerhouse that publishes local neighborhood magazines. Dave shares how he bootstrapped his first issue, now oversees dozens of titles across multiple states, and globetrots with his son. If you’ve ever wondered whether print i...

In this episode of Drip Trickle Flow Flood , Melissa and Tony chat with Nikki Naab-Levy, a strength and nutrition coach who’s lived many business lives. We dive deep into Nikki’s multi-income stream mindset, her no-BS approach to nutrition, the hilarious (and shocking!) story of her first ever fitness class, and how she’s built a career by following her curiosity. Check out Nikki’s website: https:...

In this episode of Drip Trickle Flow Flood , Melissa and Tony dive into a recent Ramsey Show clip . A caller bought an $11,000 engagement ring using a 0% interest credit card, even though he had the cash to pay outright. Dave called it dumb. We call it smart, depending on the situation. This episode explores when debt is a dangerous trap, and when it might actually be a savvy tool for building wea...

In this episode of Drip Trickle Flow Flood , Tony and Melissa dive into the concept of 240 paychecks —the number of monthly paychecks you’d need to sustain a 20-year retirement—and why that number is both a helpful benchmark and wildly outdated. From IP to pickleball, they explore the many ways you can start generating income before 65 and what it really means to design a work-optional lifestyle n...

In this episode of Drip Trickle Flow Flood , we sit down with business growth consultant Brian Hardy, who joins us from his new home in Portugal. Brian shares how his curiosity and courage led him to launch multiple businesses, including home flipping, franchising, and a coffee brand, before finding his sweet spot in marketing systems and consulting. From flipping century-old houses in Maine to bu...

In this episode of Drip Trickle Flow Flood, we sit down with Kali Berg, the co-owner of Wild Hemlock in Anacortes, WA, a charming Pacific Northwest gift shop that’s much more than meets the eye. From rebranding her store to juggling screen printing, knitwear, and knitting classes (all in 1,000 square feet!), Kali walks us through what it really takes to create multiple income streams as a brick-an...

In this episode of Drip Trickle Flow Flood , we dive into one of the most debated financial decisions of all time: Should you rent or buy your home? Spoiler: the answer isn’t one-size-fits-all—and might not be what you expect from a real estate investor. Tony shares his unfiltered take on the rent vs. buy conversation, revealing why he’s a huge proponent of home ownership… and why he still rents....

In this episode of Drip Trickle Flow Flood , we sit down with real estate investor and broker Anthony Petz for a raw, practical, and inspiring look at what it really takes to build income streams through real estate. Anthony shares his journey from office supply sales to full-time investor, the mindset shift that helped him walk away from his 9-to-5, and the unglamorous but necessary grind of turn...

In this episode of Drip Trickle Flow Flood , we’re diving deep into what it looks like to swirl your passions into a purpose-driven, income-generating business. Our first guest breaking down her Drip Trickle Flow Flood is Suzzie Vehrs. She’s a birth doula and founder of She Births Bravely , where she supports mothers through education, postpartum care, and personalized services. Suzzie comes from...

In this episode of Drip Trickle Flow Flood , we answer our very first listener question—and it’s a good one. Melissa Hoffman , a holistic mindset coach and nervous system expert, asked: “How do you balance starting a new side project that’s different from what you've been doing while you're still growing the business you're working on? How do you do that without getting distracted or confusing peo...

Disclaimer: The opinions of the guest are their own and not necessarily those of their employer In this episode of Drip, Trickle, Flow, Flood , we sit down with our very first guest: longtime local banker Ria Van Weerdhuizen, who’s been helping individuals, small business owners, and families understand their money—and use it wisely—for nearly two decades. This conversation is packed with approach...

In this episode of Drip, Trickle, Flow, Flood , we dig into how the people in your life influence your mindset, your opportunities, and ultimately your money. This isn’t about surrounding yourself with billionaires on yachts. It’s cultivating a rich mindset—one rooted in curiosity, abundance, generosity, and forward thinking. Whether you’re growing a business, shifting careers, building wealth, or...

In this episode of Drip, Trickle, Flow, Flood , we dive into the money conversations that happen (or don’t) within families. We dig into: The (often avoided) conversations about money and family—and how our childhood shapes our financial mindset Tony’s experience running businesses with family, managing real estate with his parents, and what it’s like owning rental properties with his wife and bro...

In this episode of Drip Trickle Flow Flood , we go into the myth of the starving artist and how creatives can shift from scarcity thinking to sustainable income. Whether you're a writer, screenwriter, poet, or daydreamer with a notebook full of ideas—this one's for you. Melissa shares how she built a business around writing, from screenplays to romance novels, while Tony gets honest about navigati...

Welcome to Episode 2 of Drip, Trickle, Flow, Flood hosted by Tony Moceri and Melissa Cassera. Whether you’re an employee, freelancer, entrepreneur, or investor, this podcast is all about how money moves into your life—and what you can do with it once it’s there. In this episode, we dig into: The 7 core income streams that most people earn from—and why understanding them is the first step to buildi...

Welcome to the first episode of  Drip, Trickle, Flow, Flood hosted by Tony Moceri and Melissa Cassera. Whether you’re an employee, freelancer, entrepreneur, or investor, this podcast is all about how money moves into your life—and what you can do with it once it’s there. In this episode, we dig into: What  Drip, Trickle, Flow, Flood  actually means (Hint: It’s how money enters your...