Uncommon Wealth Podcast

Sometimes the complexities of the economy seem too much to understand let alone react to. But as entrepreneurs, business owners, and even just citizens, understanding what drives inflation and other economic activity (and sometimes more importantly, what doesn’t) is key to creating and sustaining a path of opportunity and stability. This week Bryan and Phillip talk through the nature of inflation...

When you’re trying to get your business off the ground, the thought of protecting your data and systems against all the tech savvy bad actors out there may seem daunting. Making matters worse, a recent Forbes article reported that small businesses are targeted by cybercriminals over three times more often than larger companies. In protecting your company from cyber risks, when you don’t know what...

Ryan Garvey, our in-house Qube expert, joins us to talk about how easy it is to start finding freedom through budgeting using the accounts and tools from Qube Money.  FREE UPGRADE: To receive a free two-month upgrade to Qube Money Premium,  use this link https://tracking.qubemoney.com/SH1k and follow these instructions .

Here it is! The super not-so-secret 100 ½ bonus episode where we hit up a series of questions that just didn’t quite make the primetime show. In this episode Phillip and Bryan tell us their ideal theme song for the show, which podcasts they listen to, and what has surprised them about podcasting. Also, why they got started podcasting, how it’s going, and where they want to go next.

Join us as we celebrate the Uncommon Life Project’s 100th podcast episode! Guest interviewer Ben Fust joins Phillip and Bryan to talk about their most memorable moments including favorite guests, who they'd love to follow up with, and things they learned to stop doing. Plus, we’ll review the most listened-to episodes, which guests they believe are going to change the world, and how interviewing on...

Is this really going to work? Pursuing your passion and turning it into a way of life sounds great, but it inevitably leads you to the last final leap, the point where the reality of risk and potential of reward meet in the air as you spring forward. It can be intimidating! But just like Amanda and Aunica, owners of Premiere Dance Project, you come to learn that the leap is always progress, and ha...

If the target college for your kids  is Ivy League, medical or some other elite school, it will take more than perfect grades and high test scores to be noticed in the admissions process. Numbers are comforting, but there’s an artistry to high school course selection, essay writing, who to get recommendations from and interview performance that has helped 90% of Dr. Shirag Shemmassian’s clien...

Budgeting…yes, we know. It’s the thing that everyone says is super important but nobody does. 90% of us don’t have a budget and 5% of people actually keep to one. But budgeting is power, it’s what helps you ensure that your money has purpose and that your purpose is getting the resources it needs to thrive. It’s also what puts you back in control instead of being disoriented in a whirlwind of debi...

Taking control of your finances can often feel like a Vaudeville act, spinning a plate on one side of the stage, running full on the other way to spin another, darting back and forth to keep each from falling down. When the wrong plates are spinning or spinning too far from each other, it can become exhausting and you forget that plate spinning is supposed to be fun! Really? Yes, really!   Pu...

In this episode we catch up with podcaster, actor, advisor and, your new best friend, Tyler Kamerman. Tyler shares what he’s learned since starting his podcast, how being good at helping people can open doors you never thought of, and the importance of parenting kids from good to great. Also, why sometimes you just need to go for it, what he’s excited about in the coming year, and what currently f...

What do you get when you cross a powerlifter with an astute financial mind, a deep care for people, and a unique understanding of the emotional side of money? You get Arron Cramer. In this episode, we’re talking to Arron, the newest member of Uncommon Wealth Partners about student loans, getting out of the money rut, aligning your spending habits to your priorities, and what he’s looking forward t...

As your net worth or annual income increases, so do your investment opportunities, not only because you have more money but because the SEC restricts certain investments to those without the capital to reasonably assume the risk. Enter Accredited Investors. In this podcast, we talk about who can be considered an accredited investor, what investment opportunities they have access to, and the risk/r...

There’s a sweet spot in investing where you get to participate in the upside while getting out of a down market. But trying to actively trade to that sweet spot, knowing when to get in and out, is a stressful road that seldom works out and that is made even more difficult by the realities of human emotion. Enter Howard Capital Management.  Today we talk to Kramer Shiflett with HCM about data...

The road less travelled isn’t without its challenges, but the freedom to take control of your own journey, and perhaps find financial freedom along the way, can make it well worth the effort. Duane and Kathy Davis made the shift from the stable monotony of corporate work to the often unsexy world of multi-tenant properties. Kathy tells us about how to find your niche, gaining knowledge on things y...

Franchising is a great opportunity to go from 0 to 60 as an entrepreneur, but it also comes with risks and limitations. In this episode, we discuss how to find the right franchise opportunity, understanding different franchise models and agreements, plus the importance of knowing the territory you’re looking to franchise in. Finally, you’re not just buying a franchise, you’re buying a business rel...

Which quadrant are you in: employee, self employed, business owner, or full investor? You may be thriving - way to go! You may be feeling stuck, or not know the next steps to grow your business. Either way, this podcast is for you. Brett Gilliland, founder of Elite Entrepreneurs, walks us through how he equips business owners to achieve their next level of success. What you’ll learn: Why changing...

Have you fallen flat on one too many job interviews? Want to prepare yourself to land the job of your dreams? Have a teenager at home you hope to equip with the skills they need to enter the workforce? Join us as we talk with Matthew Sorenson, the creator of Candidate Club, a company that offers interview training & resume building services. You are sure to walk away from this podcast with pra...

Is your individual or business money sitting in a bank with low interest rates? Why is this an issue when it has historically worked for others? Join Phillip and Bryan as they tackle this topic that they have worked through with several clients of theirs. Creating a plan to “move off zero” is essential to the future of your savings. Instead of sitting on money in the bank that will lose its value...

Want to enter the workforce with momentum rather than debt? Want to do “big things” but need clarity on your interests? These questions may strike a chord with you, your child, or a young person you influence. This episode is all about rethinking the cultural norm of college being the next step after high school. Tune in as we meet with Mitchell Earl, the COO of Praxis, a one-year program dedicate...

Have you ever wondered what a ghost writing career might look like? Join us as we meet with Craig Landes to learn about his journey to his uncommon path. He owns his own writing business, Words Beyond Content, and has brought many of Uncommon Wealth’s ideas to life through eBooks, articles, and their recent book. You will learn tips on how to launch your passion into a business model. Craig also s...

Come along with Phillip and Bryan to hear more about the Uncommon Wealth Book.  They wrote it with YOU in mind, to provide the philosophy, mindset, and tools to get you started on your uncommon path. What you’ll learn: the process of how the book got started, where to find tools to go along with the book, and the details of the flow of the book.

Importance of Disability Insurance You may already have car insurance, home insurance, life insurance, etc. Why give another thought to adding disability insurance? Our guest Rick Cordaro takes us through how disability insurance can help you capitalize on and protect your future earnings. Rick has been in the IDI Market for 40 years and is passionate about matching people and their situations to...

With the hope that it might inspire you to make the most of your own uncommon path, we thought today we’d discuss ways to start or accelerate that journey. We tasked each other with coming up with three suggestions that we would reveal for the first time to each other in this podcast. Interestingly enough, while we didn’t have any suggestions that were exactly the same, as a whole the list of six...

Real estate investments are the cornerstone of many wealth strategies and make up 3 of the 7 sources of residual income we teach. They are solid and dependable investments that can weather almost any fluctuation or challenge in the marketplace when done correctly. That said, making the most out of your real estate investments is about more than just picking the right property. You also have to str...

Whether you’re pre-retirement, on the cusp of retirement, or already retired, financial flexibility should be a focal point in the planning process. There are plenty of familiar concepts such as social security and budgeting, but approaching them strategically will enable you to enjoy retirement with significantly more freedom. In this duocast episode of The Uncommon Life podcast, Bryan and I disc...