Mindset with Brad Barrett

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money.   In today's fast-paced and increasingly expensive world, more Americans than ever are turning to side hustles to supplement their income, pursue passions, or gain financial freedom. But with the rise of gig work, freelance opportunities, and online businesses, the question ar...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money.   Losing everything in a fire or natural disaster is a devastating experience—one that leaves not only emotional scars but also significant financial challenges. As a financial advisor, I've worked with many individuals who faced the overwhelming task of rebuilding their lives...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money.   If you've ever watched a financial advisor talk about cryptocurrency, you may have noticed a twitch in their left eye and a mysterious increase in blood pressure. It's not an allergy—unless you count allergic reactions to volatility, memes, and 22-year-olds getting rich off...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money. Let's face it—kids think money grows on trees, lives in your wallet, and magically appears every time you swipe a card. To them, an ATM is just a vending machine for grown-ups. "Why can't you just go get more money ?" they ask with the financial wisdom of a goldfish. And for m...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money.   Is the economy in a recession, or is it just having a dramatic moment like that one friend who "can't even" every time Mercury's in retrograde? You turn on the news and hear words like "downturn," "market volatility," and "tightening fiscal policy" — but all you really want...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money.   When it comes to how our money affects our lives, let's be real, it's basically a game of emotional ping-pong where the ball is your sanity and too often the paddle is your poor decision making. One minute you hit the lottery and you're buying gold toilets and Ferrari's for...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money.   If your retirement dreams involve sipping margaritas on a beach, not clipping coupons in your basement bunker, then listen up—because nothing says "plot twist" like a stock market crash turning your 401(k) into a 201(k). One minute you're picking out beachfront condos on Zil...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money.   So, maybe you just inherited a million dollars, or you hit the lottery…either way—congrats! You're now officially rich enough to make terrible financial decisions in style . Before you go full yacht-shopping, start tipping baristas in gold doubloons, or invest in your cousin...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money.   Let's face it—most of us have, at some point, looked at our bank account and thought, "Well, that can't be right." Managing money can feel like trying to solve a Rubik's Cube blindfolded, while riding a unicycle... on fire. Enter the financial advisor: part money whisperer,...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money.   What is a human life truly worth? It's a question that has echoed through history, from philosophical debates to courtroom arguments, insurance policies to ethical dilemmas. Too often, society tries to assign a dollar value to life. But is there something deeper beneath the...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money.   So, you're in your twenties—that magical time when you're expected to build a career, maintain a social life, drink enough water, and somehow understand the stock market , all while still Googling "what is a 401(k) and do I need one?" Well, fear not my financially confused f...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money.   In the vast wilderness of internet slang, "DOGE" has evolved from the playful face of a Shiba Inu grinning in Comic Sans to a powerful government agency with an ambitious quest to streamline federal operations. Is it a meme, a mission, or just a barking mad idea?   On this e...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money.   Ah, tax season—the time of year when we suddenly remember that we have absolutely no idea what we're doing. If you're reading this, chances are you've been expertly procrastinating, convincing yourself that "future you" would handle it.   Well, guess what? Future you is now...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money.   Let's be honest—if happiness could be bought, Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk would be doing cartwheels of joy down the halls of their private space stations. But here's a secret: the best investments you can make in your life are free.   Forget about stocks, real estate, or Bitcoi...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money.   Debt has a bad reputation—kind of like that one friend who always insists on splitting the bill evenly even though they ordered the lobster, filet and three desserts. But what if I told you that, just like that friend, debt isn't all bad? In fact, when used wisely, it can ac...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money.   So, you want to build wealth, but don't have a rich uncle or the winning Powerball numbers? Don't worry—you don't need to invent the next iPhone or marry a millionaire (though, hey, no judgment if you do).   Pay attention as walk through a road map to grow your money without...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money.   Investing is a lot like dating—make decisions based on emotions, and you'll probably end up broke and heartbroken. One minute, you're in love with a stock, looking to setting down forever; the next, you're panic-selling and running for the hills.   If your portfolio has more...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money. The days are getting longer, the birds are starting to sing, flowers are blooming. That can only mean one thing…MLB spring training is here. Yes, another year of America's favorite pastime and another year of big money mega contracts. The idea of signing a multi-million contra...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money. Each week, we'll be airing a new episode, talking about all kinds of different topics that will help us unpack the truth around how we think, feel, and ultimately act with our finances. On this week's episode: Investing is all fun and games until tax season rolls around and th...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money. Each week, we'll be airing a new episode, talking about all kinds of different topics that will help us unpack the truth around how we think, feel, and ultimately act with our finances. On this week's episode: Debt in 2025 is like that clingy ex who just won't leave you alone—...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money. Each week, we'll be airing a new episode, talking about all kinds of different topics that will help us unpack the truth around how we think, feel, and ultimately act with our finances. On this week's episode: During the 2024 election race, newly inaugurated President Trump ma...

It's our second episode of 2025, and if you're anything like us, you're starting the year with one simple goal: get rich or, at the very least, get slightly less broke. Will the markets soar like your optimism after one good week at the gym, or will they tank like your enthusiasm for salads by February? Only time will tell. So, grab your coffee, your spreadsheets, and maybe a stress ball, because...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money. Each week, we'll be airing a new episode, talking about all kinds of different topics that will help us unpack the truth around how we think, feel, and ultimately act with our finances. It's our first episode of 2025, and if you're anything like us, you're still trying to reco...