LifeBlood

LifeBlood: We talked about how reverse mortgages work, the benefits of the product, common misconceptions, who qualifies, how to use it to optimize your financial plan, and some case studies to illustrate it’s utility, with Scott Smith, top 1% mortgage lender in the United States.       Listen to learn if a reverse mortgage is right for you! You can learn more about Scott at BarrettFinancial.com a...

Have you ever felt, “Money stress is killing me?” Do you feel like you’re trapped and there’s no way out?  George shares his personal experiences with these feelings and gives a roadmap for getting past it.   Get your copy of George’s newest book, How to Get Good at Money: The Keys to Financial Peace of Mind and Prosperity https://amzn.to/3NI5f6W   Get your copy of George’s first book, Be Your Own...

Are you proud to be an American? Should you be? Do we have anything to be proud of?  George talks about current sentiment amongst young people, why it’s happening, and the right way forward.  Find the free Goals, Values, and Get Out of Debt courses at  https://moneyalignmentacademy.com/ondemand-courses/ Ready to get your finances together? Check out our DIY Financial Plan Course: https://george-gr...

On this edition of the Book Club, Richard Vague talks about his newest book, The Paradox of Debt: A New Path for Prosperity without Crisis. Richard is an established and independent expert on the role of private sector debt in the global economy and a retired Secretary of Banking for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. You can learn more about Richard at ParadoxOfDebt.com and LinkedIn . Get your cop...

LifeBlood: We talked about empathetic leadership, how we’re all in the people business, why many of us struggle with accountability and what to do about it, and how to bring change to organizations, with Steve Ingalls, President and CEO of Catalyzer, and Veteran of the US Army.       Listen to learn why saying “just do it” is a losing approach! You can learn more about Steve at TeamCatalyzer.com ,...

LifeBlood: We talked about overcoming emotional eating, understanding our deep connection to food, addressing the trauma we may have around it, and what to do about it with Danielly Rocha-Lanter, Certified Personal Trainer, corporate wellness provide and Founder of Danielly’s Fitness.       Listen to learn how long it will take to overcome your patterns of emotional eating! You can learn more abou...

LifeBlood: We talked about how to love your work regardless of what you do, why we need a greater sense of urgency, how organizations can improve results by focusing on humanity, and the three-step process for making it happen, with Catherine Bell, Founder of the Awakened Company, entrepreneur, speaker and author.       Listen to learn why loving your work is up to you! You can learn more about Ca...

LifeBlood: We talked about answering the question is college worth it for your kids, the value of education in today’s world, how to have the money conversation with your kids, how to help them make a good decision, and when to get started, with John Hupalo, Founder of Invite Education and My College Corner.       Listen to learn why college isn’t perfect for anyone, but pretty good for a lot of p...

What is employee financial wellness, really? Is it a 401(k) open enrollment meeting? A PowerPointt about asset allocation? It's all about changing behavior.  Your employee’s behaviors will bring them closer to financial success, or take them further away.  George talks about how and why to position your people for long-term financial success.    Ready to get your finances together? Check out our D...

Have you ever wondered, what’s the point? We’ve all felt stuck, powerless, or that we’re not getting what we want. Feeling hopeless can be temporary. George talks about what you can do right now to start moving in the direction of the life you truly want.  Find the free Goals, Values, and Get Out of Debt courses at  https://moneyalignmentacademy.com/ondemand-courses/ Ready to get your finances tog...

LifeBlood: We talked about employee benefit programs, how orgs can customize their health insurance plans, how to get employees to become better consumers of health care, and how to maximize your employee benefits, with John Coleman, CEBS and Senior Consultant with Mercer.       Listen to learn why HSAs could be a great opportunity for you! You can learn more about John at Mercer.com , Twitter , Y...

LifeBlood: We talked about digital coworking, what it is and how it works, the challenges of keeping in touch with old friends and making new ones as adults, creating beneficial structures and habits, and how to get started, with Taylor Harrington, Head of Community with Groove.       Listen to learn how digital coworking can help you get more done in less time! You can learn more about Taylor at...

LifeBlood: We talked about modern leadership, how to get everyone within an organization focused on your true north, the job of a CEO, and how to align your organization, with Anissa Deshpande, Principle of LogLab, author, and consultant.       Listen to learn the three-step process for building a great culture! You can learn more about Anissa at TheLogLab.net and LinkedIn . Get your copy of the C...

LifeBlood: We talked about managing and treating hypertension, the most common chronic disease afflicting over a billion people, and the technology changing how we monitor it, with Dr. Jay Shah, Chief Medical Officer of Aktiia.       Listen to learn why and how we’ve grown complacent about high blood pressure! You can learn more about Dr. Jay at Aktiia.com , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , YouTub...

LifeBlood: We talked about overcoming adversity, navigating impossible situations, how to advocate for yourself, the importance of evaluating companies for fit, and how to keep moving forward, with Cary Carbonaro, award-winning financial advisor, women's wealth expert, CFP Board ambassador, speaker and author.       Listen to learn how to prepare yourself for life’s uncertainties! You can learn mo...

Should you start or stop trading stocks? Is it possible to get rich doing it?  George talks about the realities of wealth building and when it’s time to invest in passive versus active investments. Get your copy of George’s newest book, How to Get Good at Money: The Keys to Financial Peace of Mind and Prosperity https://amzn.to/3NI5f6W   Get your copy of George’s first book, Be Your Own CFO: A Bus...

If you trust the process, will you get what you want? Success requires constant evolution and working in service of what matters.  George shares a step-by-step process for determining what you want, and how to get it.  Get your copy of George’s newest book, How to Get Good at Money: The Keys to Financial Peace of Mind and Prosperity https://amzn.to/3NI5f6W Get your copy of George’s first book, Be...

LifeBlood: We talked about hearing care, the problem of undiagnosed hearing loss, the challenge of talking with aging loved ones about this sensitive topic, how hearing aid technology has improved, and how to protect your hearing, with Dr. Dan Troast, hearing care professional with HearUSA.       Listen to learn at what age you should start getting your hearing checked! You can learn more about Da...

LifeBlood: We talked about health finance, how to influence healthy behaviors for large groups of people, how to bring to together the private and public interests to solve big problems, and changing sickness systems to healthcare systems, with Dr. Andrea Feigl, Health Economist, Scientific Advisor, and CEO of the Health Finance Institute.       Listen to learn the three things that must be presen...

LifeBlood: We talked about the necessity of continuous improvement, the challenges of intrapreneurship as well as entrepreneurship, dealing with negative situations, and finding success doing great work, with Ryan Hanley, Founder and President of Rogue Risk.       Listen to learn why you’ve got to just keep moving! You can learn more about Ryan at RogueRisk.com , FindingPeak.com ,  Facebook , YouT...

LifeBlood: We talked about private capital markets, creating a marketplace and operating system to bring together companies, investment bankers and placement agents, and how to get the support you need during tough times, with David Frank, CFA, Founder and CEO of Stonehaven, a private capital markets fintech operating system.       Listen to learn how the current economic climate is impacting capi...

LifeBlood: We talked about finding financial wellness, escaping the cult of never enough, the importance of focusing on financial health as well as emotional wealth, and how to learn from mistakes, with Manisha Thakor, CFP, CFA, MBA Founder of Money Zen, speaker and author.       Listen to learn how determine how much money is enough! You can learn more about Manisha at MoneyZen.com , Facebook , T...

It’s time to start rejecting sameness. If we all looked, thought, and acted the same, that wouldn’t be good. If all our art looked the same, and every basketball game ended in a tie, that wouldn’t be good. George talks about why celebrating and appreciating differences is core to the human experience.   Get your copy of George’s newest book, How to Get Good at Money: The Keys to Financial Peace of...

Financial planning has been made a lot more complicated than it needs to be. You’re perfectly capable of creating your own financial plans; in fact, you’re already doing it.    George talks about the five steps to follow to create a financial plan.    Ready to get your finances together? Check out our DIY Financial Plan Course: https://george-grombacher.aweb.page/DIY   Get your copy of George’s ne...

LifeBlood: We talked about standing out through story, the power of narrative throughout history and in business, how to harness the ability to make people feel, and what tools you need to make it happen, with Jeff Bartsch, Founder of Story Greenlight, speaker, author and podcaster.       Listen to learn how to make change happen through the power of story! You can learn more about Jeff at StoryGr...