Good Money with Derrick Kinney

What is the difference between a thriving business and one that crashes and burns? It's called an "Unfair Advantage." It's what gives you an edge over your competition, so you dominate your market and make more money.    My guest today, Hasan Kubba, is the co-author of The Unfair Advantage: How You Already Have What It Takes to Succeed. Today Hasan reveals how to find your own Unfair Advantage and...

Today, 54% of college graduates regret getting a degree. Over 70% of Americans hate their jobs. And 2 out of 3 Americans will never be able to stop working and retire. Staggering statistics, right?    My guest today, Jeff Lerner, says there is an alternative to the cycle of school, college debt, 401k, and retirement that so many Americans get sucked into. And this is from a guy who went from being...

Would you like your bills to be paid by someone else? It's called investing in real estate—and it's one of the best ways to build your wealth. Tamar Hermes is an entrepreneur turned full-time real estate investor and educator.    Tamar shares how she ended up in real estate completely by accident and why she believes that investing in real estate is the key to every person's wealth. Plus, Tamar re...

Doug Lynam grew up in a family who idolized money. So what did he do? He ran away to a monastery and took a vow of poverty. After all, the monastery believed money was the root of all evil. But things didn't go the way Doug wanted. His family was shattered and the monastery went bankrupt. So what exactly was the right answer?    Today, Doug reveals his incredible journey of redefining his relation...

I know you're constantly facing big questions when it comes to managing and investing your money. How do you know you've saved enough? What does investing look like in today's wild market? And how do you know you're doing it right? How do you recognize mistakes before they happen?   Today, it's time to raise your money IQ. My guest Nick Maggiulli is breaking down the biggest lies in personal finan...

The word "taxes" probably makes you want to roll your eyes and fall asleep. But what if you thought of taxes as easy and simple to understand? Or, better yet, what if the tax code was your ally, and not your enemy?    My guest today, Tom Wheelwright, is known for making taxes fun, easy and understandable. Tom's the best-selling author of Tax-Free Wealth and specializes in helping entrepreneurs and...

What if you turned your talent into a thriving business? My guest today is going to show you how—in 4 simple steps. Jonathan Milligan has spent the last 10 years teaching creative entrepreneurs how to build a business using their passion, story, or message.    Today, Jonathan shares how to define your message, validate it, market it, and make it profitable. Plus, he reveals why you shouldn't feel...

Great businesses need to GROW—and your business is no exception. But in today's economy, it's easy to feel frustrated and discouraged. You need to increase your revenue, but you're just not sure how.    My guest, Darrell Amy, loves helping companies build what he calls a "revenue growth engine" so your business can create a profitable future. In today's episode, he reveals his top strategies to sc...

You carry a piece of history with you nearly everywhere you go: money! Whether you still prefer cold, hard cash or use Apple Pay, money plays a major role in our lives. In fact, you can't do much without it! But have you ever considered the surprising yet fascinating history behind money?    My guest, Tad Crawford, has spent years researching the secret life of money. Today, he's going to share wh...

It's easy to believe that money is just this overcomplicated subject—and if you don't understand it now, you probably never will. My guest today, Bob Lotich, could not disagree more. In fact, Bob says you don't have to be a financial advisor to win with money. You just need a simple system to automate your way to financial success.    Bob is the founder of Seedtime, a community that views money as...

My guest today says you could be one meeting or one relationship away from changing your life. And you're going to want to hear the incredible stories he shares that prove it. Ed Mylett is a nationally recognized speaker and coach to top athletes, celebrities, and business executives. But you may know Ed from his inspiring posts and videos on Instagram, where he has over 2 million followers.    Wh...

Your money is being pulled in countless directions. So how do you control where you spend it and use it wisely? My guests today, Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni, are the hosts of the popular Frugal Friends podcast—but they're not talking about extreme couponing.   Today, Jen and Jill are going to show you why frugality is more about "intentional spending" and the key questions they ask themselves befo...

Investing in the stock market can feel overwhelming and complicated. But it doesn't have to be that way. Brian Feroldi is a financial educator who teaches beginner investors easy and simple ways to make money in the stock market. He's on a mission to teach you everything you need to know about investing that you weren't taught in school.   Today, Brian's going to reveal the worst investing mistake...

To be successful, you must be the boss, climb the ladder, make the money, and have the spotlight shining all over you. Right? Not so fast. My guest today, Tim Schurrer, says there's a new way to define success—and it's completely different than what you think.   Tim says that chasing fame, power, and money will set you up for complete failure. And even worse, unhappiness and unfulfillment. But tha...

If you could go back in time and tell your 18-year-old self anything, what would it be?    There are 3 key things I would tell the younger Derrick about managing money and life—including the art of failure and why you should never take someone out to lunch again.   What would you tell your 18-year-old self that you could apply in your own life today? I want to hear! Email me at derrick@goodmoneyfr...

Your leadership style can either destroy your business or become the catalyst for its growth. Chances are, you've spent a lot of time trying to earn and work your way up to the title of a good leader. You just have to be the smartest and most charismatic person in the room, right? My guest today, nationally known leadership and sales coach Marshall Goldsmith, says we've got it all wrong. (And it's...

A college degree is the starting point of every success story…right? Well my guest today, Ken Rusk, could not disagree more.    Why go to college and face debt with no promise of a job when there could be a better way to achieve success? And, no college degree is required! Ken teaches people that becoming blue-collar is one of the fastest ways to be a millionaire. With the economy in desperate nee...

Are you known for ONE thing? Creating a personal brand is something very few entrepreneurs and business leaders know how to do – much less build and grow it. That all changes today. I've brought on my friend Rory Vaden, who's worked with countless influencers and leaders to create irresistible personal brands. Whether you run any sort of business or just want to become a liked and trusted leader i...

Hot take: Your beliefs about yourself and your life are costing you time, opportunities, and money. Don't believe me? That's exactly what my guest today says. And he has a way to fix it.    Ricky Kalmon is a growth mindset expert who teaches entrepreneurs how to shift their mindset to relieve stress, become more productive, and make more money. We all want that, right? Ricky reveals how to transfo...

I know you want to advance in your career. Maybe that means a pay raise, a new position, or simply learning how to be a better leader.    My guest today, David Novak, is going to tell you how to do all three. At the same time. Yes, it's actually possible. David shares his biggest (and most shocking) leadership lessons and reveals how he's helped people just like you advance in their careers with a...

The way you work has drastically changed in just a few years—and it has brought some challenges and a lot more competition. My guest today, Keith Ferrazzi, is the author of a new book called Competing in the New World of Work . I brought Keith on the show today to share how you can use this new work-from-home environment to your advantage. Keith's going to share the number one skill ALL leaders ne...

If one of your income sources went away today, would you have to change your lifestyle tomorrow? The answer is probably yes.    My guest, Chris Harder, wants to change that. Chris shares why just having one stream of income is a recipe for financial failure, how to know when it's okay to splurge on a big item, and the key rules of wealth he's lived by to grow several multi-million dollar businesse...

Terrible motorcycle accident + $250k of medical debt = HOT water for my guest today, Brian Buffini. (Especially after just immigrating to the U.S. from Ireland.) But after taking advantage of some free real estate training, Brian became one of the top realtors in California at age 26. Now he runs the largest business coaching and training company in North America.    Today, Brian shares the incred...

What if work was…FUN? From thumb wrestling competitions to taking employees out to the movies, there's countless ways to make work fun. Today my guests Dr. Bob Nelson and Mario Tamayo are going to share exactly how the top companies in America (like Google, Zoom, and Bank of America) have created an irresistible, FUN environment for their employees. Plus, they'll share how fun can make you a lot m...

Do you want to become a confident public speaker? AND get paid for it? I hope your answer is yes—especially since paid speaking gigs can be an excellent steam of revenue for your business! But moving from amateur to expert public speaker can feel like quite the challenge.   My guest today Grant Baldwin is a nationally known speaker, podcaster, and author who has helped thousands of people start an...