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The Heart of Money podcast featured David Lee and Paige Stewart, founders of 'Daring Deeply Life Coaching'. Their service aims to support individuals and couples seeking emotional healing, personal growth, and transformation by combining trauma healing with exploring masculine and feminine energies. The importance of harmonizing these energies within oneself and relationships was discussed...

In Episode 47 of the Heart of Money podcast, hosts Austin Black and Bob Wessler focused on the subject of stewardship and negotiation. They stressed the essentiality of confidence, knowledge, and the strength to retreat during negotiations. They offered strategies such as setting initial negotiation parameters with a low offer, embracing silence, and readiness to refuse. They further underlined th...

In Episode 46 of the Heart of Money podcast, hosts Austin Black and Bob Wessler explore the importance of negotiation in financial management and wise purchasing. Black approaches negotiation from a research and value-driven standpoint, while Wessler prefers extensive research and seeking fair deals. The hosts address apprehensions about negotiation, particularly among women, advocating for it as...

In the 45th episode of the Heart of Money podcast, hosts Austin Black and Bob Wessler explored the concept of financial stewardship, including personal financial management experiences and insights on spending and investing. Austin emphasized the need to understand stewardship in the context of money management, while Bob underscored the importance of being a mindful spender, especially for necess...

The 44th episode of "The Heart of Money" podcast, hosted by Austin Black, had Sarah, a renowned business coach, author, and philanthropist as a guest. The talk centered on smarter money decisions, financial management strategies, and the intricate balance between personal and entrepreneurial life. Drawing experiences from her own journey, Sarah emphasized the importance of financial and...

In Episode 43 of the Heart of Money podcast, host Austin Black concluded the series on Dream Meetings, concentrating on marital finances and goal setting. The episode emphasized the need for frequent communication in maintaining financial unity. Guest speakers Bob and Kate advised on long-term gain focus, effective communication, and setting ambitious yet realistic goals. Their insights included s...

In episode 42 of The Heart of Money podcast, host Austin Black and guests, Bob and Kate, emphasized the significance of aligning dreams within a relationship and managing setbacks effectively. The guests mentioned the relevance of open communication and flexibility in marriages, and recommended regular "dream meetings" to track progress. The discussion also highlighted the importance of...

In the Heart of Money podcast, hosts Austin Black, Laura, Bob, and Kate discussed the crucial nature of tactical financial conversations. Their conversation touched on their personal experiences, including the influence of education and travel on financial choices, and the importance of teaching financial awareness to children. They highlighted the creation of a million-dollar net worth and debt-f...

The Heart of Money podcast, in its 40th episode, welcomed guest couple Kate and Bob Whistler. The discussion centered on the critical aspect of aligning vision and mindset in financial planning within a relationship. The Whistlers, drawing from previously challenging financial experiences, shared their financial management strategies in their current marriage- applying a strict "no debt"...

What does sweet corn and your financial success have in common? Their growth doesn't happen overnight, unless you have the right conditions. Learn how you can create an environment for massive growth in your money and marriage by raising sweet corn.

In a recent episode of "The Heart of Money" podcast, successful business and marriage coach Katie Webb was a special guest. She shared her personal and professional experiences, starting with a recent family trip to Disneyland with her two children. Despite the trip's challenges, Katie found it enjoyable but highlighted the need for recovery after such journeys. The discussion also c...

In the Heart of Money podcast episode, hosts Austin Black and Bob Wessler highlighted three types of household financial health: struggling, doing fine, and those neither struggling nor striving. They stressed the importance of adaptability in improving financial situations, particularly urging men to be open to their often more change-ready spouses' suggestions. They recognized the significan...

In Episode 36 of the Heart of Money podcast, hosts Austin Black and Bob Wessler discuss the implications of the "buy now, pay later" financial model. Bob explains that this modernization of layaway allows consumers to purchase immediately and pay over an extended period. While it eases immediate financial pressure, it may also lead to debt accumulation if not managed properly. They highl...

In Episode 36 of the Heart of Money podcast, hosts Austin Black and Bob Wessler discuss the implications of the "buy now, pay later" financial model. Bob explains that this modernization of layaway allows consumers to purchase immediately and pay over an extended period. While it eases immediate financial pressure, it may also lead to debt accumulation if not managed properly. They highl...

In episode 35 of the "Heart of Money" podcast, host Austin Black interviewed certified Christian life coach, Katie Hedrick about her financial journey. Hedrick described how she and her husband moved from financial ruin to stability, attributing their success to their faith in God, strict frugality, and adherence to financial principles found in Christian teachings. This process led them...

In Episode 34 of "The Heart of Money" podcast, hosts Austin Black and Bob Wessler focus on the concept of small financial wins. They highlight the significance of consciously making better financial choices and cultivating small positive habits for long-term impact. Examples of small financial wins are waiting for sales before purchasing and using a 'debt snowball' method, which...

Austin Black, on his podcast, 'The Heart of Money', dedicated an episode to the art and science of auctions, discussing the psychological, financial, and emotional aspects that influence bidding decisions. The host shared personal auction experiences, as well as some humorous anecdotes relating to different types of bidders – emotional attachment players, strategic hideaways, and last-minu...

In the 32nd episode of "The Heart of Money Podcast," hosts Austin Black and Bob Wessler discuss their experiences with auctions in both in-person and online formats. Wessler mentioned he typically bids through another person since he hasn't attended a live auction in over 20 years, while Black prefers online bidding from his phone. They also discuss the change in digital marketplaces...

The 31st episode of the Heart of Money podcast, hosted by Austin Black, highlighted the subject of teaching children about money management, drawing on guest Jeremy Rod's experiences as a mindset and peak performance relationship coach. A significant portion of the conversation emphasized the importance of understanding and educating on genuine emotional responses tied to finances. Strategies...

The 30th episode of the 'Heart of Money' podcast, hosted by Austin Bl and Bob Wessler, centered on the important topic of saving money for college. They shared personal experiences and advice about college savings plans, underscoring the benefits and limitations thereof. Bob detailed his approach for managing his children's college savings, emphasizing advantages like educational disco...

In episode 29 of the Heart of Money podcast, hosts Austin Blythe and Bob Wessler explore the subject of gift-giving, its influence on relationships, and its role in personal finance. They discuss the significance of understanding the intention and perception surrounding gifts and the importance of timing and maturity. Blythe and Wessler share insights taken from their experiences of receiving larg...

In the 28th episode of the "Heart of Money" podcast, host Austin Blog and guest Bob Wessler explored the risks involved in debt and investment. They discussed factors that determine whether one option might be less risky than the other, admitting there's no definitive answer. The conversation examined debt versus investment from a long-term perspective, such as when one purchases rea...

Have you ever tried to convince yourself that you made a good purchase? STOP!!  There's a difference between justifying a purchase and making a smart decision. Don't get the two confused and don't feel bad about doing the right thing.

In the 27th episode of "The Heart of Money" podcast, hosted by Austin Black, guest Kayla Moline, a business consultant, shared her journey from financial struggle to success. The discussion centered on the intersections of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs with financial management, exploring how factors like emotional health, physical environment, and individual financial status impact pe...

Episode 26 of the Heart of Money podcast, hosted by Austin Black and Bob Wessler, completes a series on the successful financial habits of wealthy individuals. Topics include the misunderstood art of investing, which for wealthy people typically involves assets that grow in value rather than tangible goods. The hosts underline the role of financial education and patience in investing, citing the &...