Live Life Rich

Marissa Nehlsen Welcome back to Live Life Rich! In this episode, Marissa gets back to the basics and outlines the essentials of creating a great business plan. She breaks down the seven core components every successful business plan needs: Summary & Goals, Products & Services, Customers, Competitors, Operations, Marketing & Sales, and Financials. Marissa emphasizes the importance of evaluating eac...

Imagine having your money work for you 24/7, becoming your best employee, and creating a life rich in both wealth and gratitude. Sounds amazing, right? Well, today's episode of Live Life Rich is all about helping you master your finances and explore the eight streams of income everyone should consider for their portfolio. Inspired by a quote from Oprah Winfrey, Marissa also talks about the importa...

What does it take to turn challenges into opportunities and achieve success in both money and mindset? In this episode of Live Life Rich, I talk about three steps to set the tone for a great day and the eight simple ways you need to do a competitive analysis. Remember, as Albert Einstein said, "In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity," so join me as we navigate our way to success through mind...

A recession is looming, and knowing how to withstand the storm is vital to staying financially healthy in your business and home. Surviving a winter means shoring up your cupboards, and the same applies when it comes to weathering a recession. In this episode of Life Life Rich, Marissa gives you seven steps to take to make sure you're ready for the coming storm. You'll hear how following these sev...

Living a rich, happy life is driven by the decisions you make every single day. High achievers often fall into the trap of looking to the end result of their goal and don't realize that the journey is where their happiness lies. In this episode of Live Life Rich, Marissa interviews author and mindset and high-performance strategist Byron Morrison about his new book and what it takes to create a ha...

Owning a business can give you the freedom to pursue the life you really want. If you're contemplating starting a business, there are some steps every entrepreneur should take to avoid problems later. In this episode of Live Life Rich, Marissa outlines the 12 steps you need to take to start a business. These practical steps will help you get on the right track and prevent loss of time or money dow...

Many of us complain about the younger generations but ask yourself if you're doing anything to teach them about life. We're so busy with our lives--saving for retirement, college, vacations, cars, houses--that we forget to give those valuable lessons to our children.   In this episode of Live Life Rich, Marissa shares 12 valuable money skills we can pass on to our children before they graduate.  ...

As entrepreneurs, we know that failure is part of the path to success. However, there are some common mistakes entrepreneurs make, and by avoiding them, you can increase your chances of success. In this episode of Live Life Rich, Marissa explains the nine most common mistakes entrepreneurs make and why they can be detrimental to your business. Learn how to prevent your business from tripping up ov...

Did you know that the two biggest complaints of single people and married couples are exactly the same? It isn't your partner's job to make you happy, and by having clear principles to guide your life and learning from your mistakes, you can improve every important relationship in your life. In this episode of Live Life Rich, John Manzano joins Marissa again to share his thoughts on relationships...

Conflict in our relationships can leave us with bad feelings and not understanding where we went wrong. Knowing the love languages of the people who mean the most to you can completely transform the ways you communicate with them. In this episode of Live Life Rich, John Manzano continues his conversation with Marissa about how you can create a "friendly landing strip" for the most important people...

Emotional intelligence is a term being thrown around a lot lately, especially in the corporate space, but what if you could apply it to your personal life? Having the self-awareness to know what triggers your emotions can be transformative for your personal relationships. In this episode of Live Life Rich, Marissa welcomes pastor and coach John Mazano to the show to share practical strategies you...

No one accomplishes their goals or changes the world without a plan. Having actionable steps to move toward your dream can take it from a dream to a reality. Earlier this year, Marissa was in Las Vegas for a conference where she heard Stedman Graham reveal the nine steps he uses to achieve outstanding success. In this episode of Live Life Rich, Marissa shares the nine steps you can implement in yo...

Building a practical morning routine and having structure in your life can be foundational for achieving your goals. If you have structure in your life--including self-care routines--you can help avoid burnout. In this episode of Live Life Rich, Alegre Ramos and Natascha Corrigan are talking to Marissa about why you're never too old to get a new habit, why self-care is crucial for moms, and why cr...

Everyone experiences fatigue, but burnout can leave you feeling like a shell of your former self. If you want to take back your life, you have to focus on self-care. In this episode of Live Life Rich, Dr. Tamara Beckford joins Marissa to talk about the difference between burnout and fatigue, how to fight burnout, and strategies to maintain your positivity when your environment doesn't foster it. T...

Your well-being is too often neglected, and if you want to live life rich, you have to incorporate healthy habits. What if you could incorporate some habits into your daily routine that put you on the path to nurturing and improving your well-being? In this episode of Live Life Rich, Marissa speaks to Julie Zaruba Fountaine, a well-being expert with more than a decade of experience and founder of...

Optimizing your wealth means planning to protect the pot at the end of the rainbow. Creating a family mission statement can help your children avoid becoming disconnected from the purpose, why, and work you've put into building a legacy. Estate planning is vital to protecting the legacy you've created for your family, and helping your kids understand its importance is crucial for stewarding the ke...

If you want to invest in your future, you have to control your finances. Meeting your financial goals starts with understanding how money and investments work. In this episode, Marissa shares how to begin getting your finances in order, starting with your checking and savings accounts. Marissa breaks down the different investment types, how compound interest can magnify your wealth, and the three...

Who would you be if you knew you couldn't fail? We can be a gift to ourselves and others if we understand that our human connection can make a difference in our lives. In this episode, Marissa shares an emotional personal story and wants to remind you that no one's life is perfect, but you can refuel yourself by serving others. If you or someone you love is struggling, you are loved and needed, an...

Today's topic can be tough, but if you want to live life rich, you have to have a plan--just like going to the grocery store. We're all trying to preserve, protect, grow, build and optimize what we have, and having the right insurance types in place can help you avoid big problems down the road. In this episode, Marissa will help you figure out what insurance you need, whether or not you need to c...

When we think of debt, most of us view it as a four-letter word. Debt can take over your life and destroy it, but it can also be a tool to build your best life. Debt doesn't have to be a four-letter word, and in this episode of Live Life Rich, Marissa explains why having a plan can help you leverage your debt to maximize your wealth. In this episode, you will hear: How much debt the average Americ...

It's a topic that none of us want to discuss, but it affects every area of our lives: money. To achieve the WIGS you've set for yourself, you have to address cash flow and debt. In this episode of Live Life Rich, Marissa shares her method of evaluating cash flow and debt in your business, how you can optimize your life by optimizing your wealth, and why you need an accountability partner. In this...

The New Year is here, and we're starting it off full of energy, life, and abundance. In this episode of Live Life Rich, Marissa explains how to set your wildly important goals (WIGs). There are five core areas of your life to address, and Marissa shares the questions you should be asking to set your 2023 goals. In this episode, you will hear: What WIGs are and how to begin prioritizing them The se...

We've reached the end of the year. To celebrate, I've got something special to share with you today. Really, I've got two things to talk about. This episode is going to be a two-for-one! First, I'm going to share my year-end reflections. This is a practice I like to do at the end of every year and, this time, I'm giving you a peek behind the curtain. Secondly, I want to talk about some monthly ref...

I love Christmas. I love the lights. I love seeing the Salvation Army bell ringers when I walk into the grocery store. I love the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of it all. What I don't love, though, is credit card debt. So many of us end up with credit card debt after the holiday season. This is the time of year when stores and online sellers target us. Today, I want to talk about this. I'm go...

Over the years, I've learned how to "do" Christmas. There were times when I was a busy mom and tried to do too much. I had to learn the hard way how to not lose my mind. I've also been in more relaxed seasons where Christmas looked different and I had to learn how to navigate that. Now, it feels like I'm back in the season I was in 30 years ago, raising two of my grandkids and having to learn this...