Path to Progress with Paul Heintzman and John Ackerman

JOHN ACKERMAN SITS DOWN AFTER HIS TAX SEASON HIATUS TO DISCUSS THE LESSONS HE LEARNED FROM YEAR TWO IN BUSINESS. While we sometimes forget, we actually have a millennial entrepreneur as one of the hosts of Drunken Money (me). I just wrapped up my second tax season as a CPA out on my own, so we decided to kick off Season 2 of Drunken Money with Paul and I discussing what I learned from year two as...

Everyone likes to talk about how millennials are industry killers. Well we're going to break it down, talk about a few of these industries, and maybe what we should kill next. This is millennials: industry killers. Here are the shoutouts: MadTree PSA:  the beer we drank Milewide Hooters and Buffalo Wild Wings Applebee's Top Golf Dave and Buster's Dove Men+Care Heuser Health OrangeTheory NFL Exxon...

We've been asked a few times why we started Drunken Money, so we wanted to flip the script and let John Ronayne , our favorite Homebrewer from Brewgrass Homebrew Supply , interview us while we brewed our newest beer, the Roth IPA.  Have any topics you want to be covered or amazing people you'd like us to interview? Let us know! You can email us at info@drunkenmoney.com . You can also find us on Fa...

Zack Pennington might be the coolest guy we know. In addition to being a co-founder or co-owner of Herelancer , U.S. Chia , and Flying Axes , he is also the lead guitarist for Light Treasons and is a Sales Manger at EdjAnalytics .  How to Do It All:  Zack is one of the owners of Flying Axes in Louisville.  Although his initial reaction was that it wasn't a great idea, after going to an axe-throwin...

Sisun Lee, Founder/CEO of Morning Recovery , joins us to discuss how he manages his startup's growth in Silicon Valley. Morning Recovery:    Sisun explains how he came up with the idea for Morning Recovery and executed his idea into a successful company. His Korean heritage (and Koreans' affinity for drinking) was one of the keys to getting the idea for the product. He had tried similar drinks in...

Sisun Lee, Founder/CEO of Morning Recovery , joins us to discuss how he manages his startup's growth in Silicon Valley. Morning Recovery:    Sisun explains how he came up with the idea for Morning Recovery and executed his idea into a successful company. His Korean heritage (and Koreans' affinity for drinking) was one of the keys to getting the idea for the product. He had tried similar drinks in...

Brandon Zahursky, aka RIVVRS, joins us to discuss how to make it as a musician, how he makes money in today's music industry, and his advice for aspiring musicians. RIVVRS:  Brandon is currently based in Los Angeles but is from San Francisco. He describes how he got started in music when he was younger thanks to Barney. He later got into AC/DC, Black Sabbath, and classic rock before switching to a...

For this episode, we wanted to mix it up and let you, our listeners,  ask us any questions you had about personal finance. Ask Drunken Money Anything:  What is our best advice for planning ahead for a large purchase (such as a vacation), without sacrificing going out to the bars and making fun purchases? This is the reason we created the " Six Tenets of Drunken Money ". Make sure you know exactly...

Paul Tuell, Founder of Ballotin Chocolate Whiskey , shares his secrets to creating a whiskey brand and how he has grown the company from idea to booming success. Where would you begin if you wanted to start a liquor company? Find out how Ballotin Chocolate Whiskey was created and the steps Paul Tuell took to ensure his brand would be a success. Ballotin Chocolate Whiskey:  Paul discusses his caree...

Zach Barnes, Owner of Great Flood Brewing Co, comes on the show and shares the story of Great Flood's rise from idea to a brewery to canning and distribution. Ever wanted to learn how a couple young guys could start a successful brewery? This is the story of how Great Flood Brewing Co got started. Great Flood Brewing Co:  Zach tells us how brewers decide which beers should go into cans, and gives...

John and Paul look at " 9 Things Millennials Don't Understand About Money " from TheCollegeInvestor.com and give their thoughts. Dissecting a Millennial: Millennials don't always know they're in debt. While this is hard to believe, we can see situations where college students don't know what they're getting into when they sign up for student loans. It's extremely important to pay off these student...

Paul and John announce " The Six Tenets " of Drunken Money. We break down the steps any millennial can follow to achieve their financial goals. The Six Tenets of Drunken Money: Dream -  Have a tangible goal you're trying to accomplish. Make it a SMART goal . Be as descriptive as possible about what you're trying to achieve when you want to achieve it, and break it down into smaller chunks. Specifi...

Jennifer Hancock, President and CEO of Volunteers of America Mid-States , helps us explore the world of non-profits and how millennials can give back to their communities. Ever want to get involved in your community but didn't know where to begin? Check out this episode to learn what you can do as a millennial to make a difference. Want to learn more about Volunteers of America? Join Paul and John...

Keith Blakely, CFA , Investment Advisor at Stock Yards Bank , joins us to break down what's going on in the economy and how it impacts millennials. Ever hear about what's going on in the economy but aren't sure how it impacts you? In this episode, we focus on making sense of the economy . Making Sense of the Economy: ***Disclaimer - the opinions of Keith Blakely and Drunken Money in this episode a...

Nikki Chin, the founder of Spark Spring , an online marketing company, tells us how to successfully navigate the business world as a solopreneur. Ever been scared to take a leap of faith and start a business by yourself? Nikki gives great advice on how to be a successful solopreneur ! Solopreneur Success: Nikki moved to Louisville to reduce her cost of living, and to pursue her original dream of b...

Jon Matar, CEO of PowerUp Labs , comes on the show to discuss his journey from young entrepreneur to a successful startup: Want to start a business but worried you will fail? Jon Matar tells us his story of a startup and how he has managed to keep trying until he found success. Story of a Startup: Jon Matar tells us how why he left a comfortable job as a banker to join the startup world. Remember,...

Ann Marie Kelly, Executive Director of the Young Professionals Association of Louisville (YPAL), gives us her best networking tips and tricks: Ever gone to a networking event and not known what to say? Ann Marie gives teaches us awesome networking tips and tricks so you can make great connections. ***Special discount for listeners*** When you sign up for YPAL use promo code "drunkenmoney" for $10...

Elina Pereira and Riley Hook from Guardian Owl Digital Boutique give us a crash course in SEO: Have you wanted to improve your website's SEO? In this episode, we team up with SEO pros to learn about SEO in a Nutshell ! SEO in a Nutshell: Riley discusses what it's like to be an intern at Guardian Owl Digital Boutique. Elina discusses the difference between SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and Searc...

John Ronayne (Brewgrass Homebrew Supply) teaches us how to Homebrew & More: Have you ever wanted to homebrew beer but were too intimidated or didn't know where to start? In this informal episode, we learn how to homebrew & more with John Ronayne of Brewgrass Homebrew Supply. In this episode: Drunken Money and Boy Meets Wort join forces for an epic combination episode at Brewgrass Homebrew Supply....

It seems almost every millennial is faced with a massive financial crisis right out of college: student debt. In this episode, we chat with our very good friend Jordan Clemons, of Kentucky Financial Group, on student debt basics.  In this episode: Student debt basics. Should you pay off student debt early?  The biggest mistakes regarding student debt.  The guys' personal opinions on student debt. ...

How do you conquer SEO (Search Engine Optimization)? It's an issue that's constantly on the mind of anyone with a website. In this episode, we get to chat with Jenna Ahern, President and Co-Founder of Guardian Own Digital Boutique. Jenna is an SEO master, and she gives us a ton of helpful tips.  In this episode: How Jenna became involved with marketing and SEO.  Why she started a business.  The im...

In this episode, we hear from one of Louisville's top entrepreneurs, Tarik Nally of Kale & Flax and Curio Learning. Tarik discusses how he navigates the startup world and manages his time between two incredible companies. In this episode: How Tarik began his journey as an entrepreneur. His time working for somebody else. Why he started his own businesses. How he started his businesses. His keys to...

Two extremely popular investment vehicles currently on the market are mutual funds and ETFs (exchange traded funds). While similar, there are a few key differences between the two investments.  In this episode: Mutual Funds vs ETFs Why mutual funds have higher fees than ETFs A comparison of investing in mutual funds and ETFs Tax advantages of ETFs Special shoutouts:  Forbes Vanguard: Mutual Funds...

The world of food e-commerce is exploding right now, and we were fortunate enough to be joined by Matt Kenney of Feed the Party. ***Special for Drunken Money listeners – use coupon code "Drunken Money" to save 20% off your order at feedtheparty.com. In this episode: Why Matt pivoted from his original vision How he used his old job to start a new business The advantages of operating an e-commerce f...

The inspiration for this video came from my recent travels in the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. My girlfriend wants to see all the national parks in America, and damnit so do I! So she and I took a long weekend trip to the mountains and had a hell of a time. But most importantly (why this pertains to the podcast) we ran into some pretty awesome guests. The Appalachian Trail runs through th...