Good Money with Derrick Kinney

I know that you want to live and give generously – but where do you even start? What if you don't have discretionary income to start giving or just aren't sure how to use your money to impact your community? Instead of thinking about your next credit card payment, wouldn't you love to be thinking, "What person or organization can I help today?" Well, I have good news: that's exactly the goal my gu...

I know that niching down and focusing on one target market can feel extremely nerve wracking. But what if it was the one thing keeping you from reaching clients and customers all around the world?    My guest today, DJ Eric Rhodes, knows the power of niching down, protecting his creative time, and making big bets on himself. It all started with what most people called a foolish move when he ordere...

You want to get more high quality leads and grow your customer base to close more sales. But you're tired of throwing money at marketing that just isn't connecting with your ideal customers. And researching each new marketing method just isn't something you have time for. So how do you find what works for your unique business?    My guest today, Chris Smith, has done the work for you. Chris is the...

Is your business struggling to stand out and get noticed by the right people at the right time on social media? You probably don't have a product or service problem. You have a messaging and marketing problem—and my guest Shawn Anthony is going to help you fix it.   Shawn is the host of the School's Over, Now What? Podcast and helps students and professionals across the country identify their uniq...

As a business owner or entrepreneur, I know you're constantly thinking of creative ideas to implement and new ways to serve your customers. But there's a problem: you're barely keeping up with the tasks on your plate now and you feel completely overwhelmed. Plus, you're sacrificing time and energy with people you love just to get more done at work.    My guest, Libby Greiwe, says you shouldn't hav...

I know that you're always looking for additional ways to create more streams of income for your business. But making more money doesn't just start with creating a new product or service for your customers. It starts by asking who you can serve.    My guest, Pat Flynn, is the host of the nationally recognized Smart Passive Income podcast and author of Superfans : The Easy Way to Stand Out, Grow You...

I know you want greater exposure for your business so you can reach more ideal clients. Who doesn't?! But you'll need a huge audience, right ? And that means getting on all the social media platforms, doing more advertising, and marketing, marketing, marketing. Even just thinking about it all makes you feel exhausted and overwhelmed!   I have good news for you: My guest today, Graham Cochrane says...

The most successful entrepreneurs don't run from failure. They embrace it and use it to fuel their progress forward. My guest today, Drew Plotkin, is no stranger to failure. Drew's not only an Emmy awarding-winning producer. He's directed TV commercials for celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, Serena Williams, Dwayne Wade, Drew Brees, and more. He's also the founder of Derm Dude, a men's skin care com...

As a business owner, blending generosity with your profits is the proven way to supercharge your success and grow your business. My guest today, Bob DePasquale, is the founder and president of Initiate Impact, a wealth management firm focused on generosity.    At 18 years old, Bob experienced the power of radical generosity—and his life has never been the same. Trust me, you'll want to listen to t...

Niching down and focusing on one target market can feel incredibly scary. But the most successful entrepreneurs know that it's the path to growing your business and making more money. After all, if you say you can help everyone, you're really helping no one.    My guest today, Lizy Hoeffer, gets it. As one of the top loan officers in the country, she credits her ability to specialize, and speak di...

Will Guidara was just 26 when he took over Eleven Madison Park, a two-star struggling restaurant in the heart of New York City. Eleven years later, Eleven Madison Park was named the best restaurant in the world.    So how did Will pull off the transformation of the century? He calls it "Unreasonable Hospitality." Today, Will is revealing how he led his team to surprise and delight guests in every...

I've recently launched something super exciting to help business owners just like you. It's called Good Money Consulting—and it's designed to help business owners achieve their next big revenue goal while at the same time making a big impact in the cause they care about.    Today, I want to break down for you what exactly Good Money Consulting is, how it works, and the massive transformation that...

What is the difference between a $30,000 question and a $3 question? There's a massive distinction—and not knowing the difference could be costing you valuable time and money.     That's exactly what my guest Ramit Sethi says. Ramit is the bestselling author of I Will Teach You to Be Rich , and today he's revealing a costly mindset that is ruining most Americans' financial future. Then he shares w...

I know that you have a lot of dreams and goals, especially if you'd describe yourself as "multi-passionate." And it can be hard to stay focused on one thing at a time. With all her different passions, my guest Glo Atanmo struggled to combine her work into one title. And even after hitting 6 figures with her travel blog, she wasn't finding fulfillment. Until one small shift, which Glo calls service...

As a parent, I know it's extremely important to you to give your kids the tools they need to succeed in life. And for a lot of you, that means helping your kids pay for college. But planning and saving for college can feel complicated and, let's be honest, VERY expensive. But what if there was a way to save thousands of dollars?    My guest today, Brad Baldridge, teaches parents like you how to pl...

Today, we're talking about the frustration and challenges that happen when you offer a product or service that only YOU can provide. My guest today is highly acclaimed artist Kent Youngstrom.    But Kent has a major problem: There's only one of him—and he's the only one who can create art the way he does. So what can he do to generate more revenue and take off more time to travel, which helps him...

No one's talking about this—and yet it could become your next best stream of passive income. What is it? Investing in raw land. My guest today, Mark Podolsky, began his real estate journey with just $3,000 and no real estate experience. Mark has now completed more than 6,000 land deals (and counting!). He reveals how you too can start investing in raw land and make quick, large returns on your inv...

If you could create new income streams, build a business you love, and ditch the 9 to 5, would you do it? If the answer is yes, this episode is going to blow your mind. My guest today, Nick Loper, is the founder of Side Hustle Nation, the #1 community and resource for side hustle ideas and part-time entrepreneurs on the path to financial independence. Nick escaped his 9 to 5 by building a side hus...

Cindy McGovern never thought about her personal brand. Until, one day her college professor gave her a simple, yet shocking piece of advice that she'll never forget. It was then that Cindy realized something big: You are selling one thing every day as an entrepreneur. It's YOU!   If you're not paying attention to what your personal brand is, you might be highlighting the wrong thing. And that coul...

Running a business can feel like fixing train tracks as the train is headed straight towards you. So if challenges and setbacks are part of being an entrepreneur, how can we pull back and anticipate them? And, better yet, use them to make us better people and more money.    My guest today, Jay Fantom, is an entrepreneur , filmmaker, speaker, author, and host of the nationally-recognized podcast, T...

What's one thing I wish all business owners and entrepreneurs knew? Great change equals great opportunity. So when change occurs, how do you stand out as a business owner and dominate your market? As the editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, Jason Feifer always has a finger on the pulse on the biggest issues facing entrepreneurs—and wants them to see change as BIG opportunity.    Today, Jason...

What do you think of when you hear the word "wealth"? Probably something to do with having lots of money. But my guest today, certified financial planner Dawn Dahlby, says wealth isn't just about money— and that we're missing one key component.    So what exactly is missing? Your worth. Dawn is convinced that when you know your worth, you will grow your wealth. Today, Dawn shares how, when you get...

As a business owner or entrepreneur, rejection is one of those inevitable feelings you're going to face. But HOW you respond to it can be the difference between a thriving and a struggling business. In just 5 years, Dre Baldwin went from being a high school benchwarmer to becoming a professional basketball player. While playing, Dre pioneered new ways of personal branding and entrepreneurship thro...

Do you ever get to the end of the month and think, "Where did all my money go?" I hear this problem from business owners again and again. It's as if there's more month left than money!   My guest, Dani Pascarella, is on a mission to change that. She's developed a financial wellness app called OneEleven that is centered around the psychology behind spending. Today, Dani reveals that when you view e...