Safe and Sound Podcast with Sean Sparkman

Sean spends some quality time with financial coach and author Christine Luken.  Luken's own money story will sound familiar to many, but her resolve to change her financial future is uniquely inspirational.  Discover more with Sean Sparkman: https://www.safeandsoundretirement.net/ Listen to this podcast and discover: How to overcome bad financial decisions and come out stronger than everWhy divorc...

🚀 “Savings has a purpose... Investing should be dollars that you CAN afford to lose. If you can’t afford to lose $1, then you have no business investing, because by definition- investing means RISK”- Teresa Kuhn Sean interviews Teresa Kuhn about a unique program that can help you grow and protect your wealth, even in tough tines. Ready to discover how to take control of your own money, avoid risk...

https://www.nateharrisdesigns.com/ Sean's guest today is Nate Harris, a young Michigan entrepreneur who crafts custom heirloom wood furniture.  Nate discusses his decision to forego the traditional 9-5 in favor of owning his own business straight out of college.

*Rebroadcast .. Sean believes that no retiree can afford to lose a single penny in retirement.  That's why he advocates a safe, sane approach to protecting nest eggs once the paychecks have stop.  As COVID-19 proved, INCOME is critical in all phases of a person's financial life, but especially in retirement. In this episode, Sean interviews one of the top annuity experts in the country about how h...

Today, Sean interviews life transformation and business coach Aaron McHugh, host of the Work, Life, Play podcast.  In this discussion, Aaron gives us a hint of the amazing way in which he creates adventure even in the midst of adversity.   FREE COURSE!  Restore your balance in 7 steps: https://www.aaronmchugh.com/7steps/ https://www.aaronmchugh.com/book/ https://www.aaronmchugh.com/why-we-need-a-w...

Yes, lawyers CAN be interesting and entertaining.    Join Sean as he sifts through the giant brain of classically-trained violinist turned lawyer, Elizabeth Whitman.  Elizabeth practices business and real estate law in the greater Washington, DC area. She has at least one crazy story to tell and loads of useful tips for those thinking that NOW might be the very best time to start a real estate bus...

https://www.morphadvisors.com/ As we've seen during the current COVID crisis, business interruptions impact every company, regardless of its size in ways that are often unanticipated.   These things WILL happen, whether they are caused by nature or humans.  Sean's guest, Dr. Matthew Hurtienne of Concordia University in Wisconsin, partners with business leaders to help them develop response plans t...

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Many of us assume the worst when it comes to lawyers, especially personal injury lawyers.  Today, though, Sean sits down with successful and respected Farmington Hills,  Michigan "superlawyer" Lindsay Sikora.  Lindsay disproves many of the stereotypes associated with personal injury attorneys and explains why she got into law in the first place: to serve and help people. This is a  fascinating loo...

Are you ready to change your mindset and become the leader you were destined to be? Free videos on changing your mindset: 👉https://ryangottfredson.com/blog/👉Dr. Gottfredson's latest book: https://ryangottfredson.com/books Sean's guest on this episode  Ryan Gottfredson, Ph. D.  Dr. Gottfredson. is a cutting-edge leadership consultant, trainer, coach, and researcher. He is a leadership mindset pio...

In this special edition, Sean Sparkman takes the hot seat and is interviewed by Tammy de Leeuw.  Find out what Sean thinks about money in the age of pandemics and learn what you can do to help get your money safer.  📈 Discover the REAL TRUTH about money with Sean Sparkman: https://www.seansparkman.com/ 📈 ------- 🚀 Find Sean on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/safesoundretirement/ 📈 ------- 🚀...

🧻🧻🧻 🎆Burned out on Coronavirus News?  Ready for something a bit more uplifting.  Sean Sparkman has just what you need to help you avoid getting caught up in the negativity and fear going on right now. Amazing stories of lives transformed are coming out of Grace Centers every day and Pastor Kent Clark will share some with you. In the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, it may seem as if there is...

https://www.liferemodeled.com/ Chris Lambert is on a mission to turn blighted areas of Detroit around and "remodel" the lives of residents.  This social entrepreneur discusses how and why he felt called to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in Detroit, even while other people were giving up on the that city. Chris' story proves that racial divides and mistrust can be overcome when there is com...

Ever wonder what it takes to become a successful business owner and entrepreneur?  Today Sean interviews Grocapitus VP, ANNA MYERS.  Anna tells the story of how she went from single mom to vice-president of one of the country's top real estate syndication companies.   Anna is amazing and talented woman who is equally at home with a spreadsheet or behind a camera.  She's owned several successful bu...

Sean's interview today addresses the personal financial issues facing women across the country.  He interviews a leader in the movement to make financial guidance more accessible to women, Cindy Hounsell.    Hounsell is the President of WISER, the Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement, a nonprofit organization that seeks to improve the opportunities for women to secure retirement income and to...

* Apologies for the poor audio quality.  We have done our best to adjust for those.  However, the information is so exceptional and timely, that we wanted to get it to you as soon as possible. Suzy Siegle is an amazing visionary, educator, attorney, and business coach... among other things.  She is curious about what drives human decision-making, and whether or not our thoughts are truly able to c...

Get ready to UNLEARN everything you thought you knew about "safe money" strategies and how to protect your wealth. as Sean interviews Annuity.com owner and veteran annuity specialist, Bill Broich.  Bill has had an interesting and rich career helping retirees and pre-retirees discover how to keep their wealth safe and sound.  In this interview, he shares with you a few reasons why nearly everyone r...

If you are 5 years or less from retirement, it's time to start considering your options for spending the money you've accumulated over the years.   Author, planner, and financial strategist Ashok Ramji says that planning the distribution phase of your life is just as important (perhaps even more important) than the accumulation period.  Mistakes in distribution can cause inadequate income in retir...

https://www.moneypeace.com/about   Christine Moriarty is a sought-after speaker, author, and financial literacy expert who travels the country spreading her message of financial peace. Christine's mission is to move people in the direction of peace and prosperity using a more holistic approach to money.  Her work is appreciated by many in the financial services sector for its' honest approach to f...

More competitive than the restaurant business?  It's possible that personal training and fitness is exactly that.   So, what is the secret to having a successful gym that serves a community for YEARS vs. one that lasts only a few months?  Is it still possible to make a living in a business crowded with wannabes and has-beens?  How does a fitness entrepreneur stand out in the crowd and create loyal...

Visit http://topplanning.retirevillage.com to learn more about today's guest.   Washington-California based financial educator Ashok Ramji is Sean's guest today.  Although his parents are both born in India, Ashok himself is a Southern California native. Like most Americans who were also born and raised here, he is equally proud of his citizenship and family heritage.  Ashok always wanted to work...

Scott Maczuga, the owner of Vortex Academy in Leander, TX is Sean's guest for this special interview,  Scott tells the story of how he overcame childhood challenges to found a successful martial arts school.  He explains how failures and early difficulties starting his business formed his character and led him to become a better businessperson. Scott's business has now grown to five locations and...

Bringing their youthful and forward-thinking outlooks to the podcast, host Sean Sparkman and his mentor, Roy Snarr address many of the issues plaguing those Genx'ers and Boomers who getting ready to retire. The issue is.. most of them are FAR from ready. Sean and Roy discuss some of the most glaring oversights made by pre-retirees and retirees  and why enlisting a team of advisors  vs. just having...

Sean's guest is dynamic young entrepreneur and social media marketing specialist Joshua Crisp.   In spite of his youth and difficult life circumstances, Joshua managed to carve niches for himself in the insurance, marketing, and networking marketing worlds.  He talked to Sean about how his determination to win brought him through challenges and discouragement and made him a better businessman. Jos...

Find out more about me and how I can help people just like you build a life that is more prosperous, rewarding, and financially stable both now and as you move into retirement.  https://annuity.com/meet-sean-sparkman/ In this podcast, Sean interviews martial arts expert and business owner, Matthew Sikora.  Matthew is the owner of True Martial Arts in Bloomfield Township, Michigan.  This unique sch...