Up Your Average

“You never know what any day has in store.” In this episode, Doug and guest Kaden Clark introduce Caleb Tyner, the newest member added to the Gimbal Financial team. Listen to learn: • What most excites Caleb about working for Gimbal. • Why Caleb gets out of bed in the morning. • How Caleb learns from his failures. Connect with Keith and Doug: Gimbal Financial website - https://www.gimbalfinancial....

“Friends turn the light on for you in life.” In this episode, Keith and Doug reflect on the benefits of investing in long-term friendships. Listen in to learn: • What you can do to spark a new friendship. • Why entrepreneurs have a hard time keeping friends. • How friendships keep you younger and make you wealthier. Connect with Keith and Doug: Gimbal Financial website - https://www.gimbalfinancia...

“After an unspeakable tragedy, this letter was everything I needed.” In this episode, Keith and Doug interview Blake Brewer about how writing one letter can change the fabric of your legacy forever. By listening, you will learn: • What terrible event led Blake to start the Legacy Letter challenge. • Which steps you need to take to write a legacy letter for your family. • Why one letter has the pow...

“Try fast, fail fast, fail cheap.” In this episode, Keith and Doug interview Sean Olson, the store manager at Niemann Harvest Market. By listening, you will learn: • How Niemann Harvest Market connects their guests with local farmers and their food. • What healthy competition can do to make better businesses and better communities. • Why hiring the right people is the key to building a hospitable...

“To take risk into your mind allows you to live a more fulfilled, intentional life." In this episode, Keith and Doug discuss why you should welcome risk rather than avoid it. By listening, you will learn: Why risk sets Gimbal Financial apart from Dow Jones. What to do with risk since it’s always a factor in every decision. How to properly handle a loss. Connect with Keith and Doug: Gimbal Financia...

“You will be the same person in five years as you are today except for the people you meet and the books you read.” – Charlie “Tremendous” Jones In this episode, Keith and Doug review twelve of the most influential books they have ever read. There's still time to put them on your Christmas list! Hug Your Customers by Jack Mitchell Lifetime Guarantee by Bill Gillham Love Does by Bob Goff Same Kind...

“Joy used to be a religious word that didn’t make much sense to me.” In this episode, Keith and Doug interview executive coach and author Wesley Cate on his debut book “Joy Is...”. By listening, you will discover: • What makes joy different from happiness • Why joy escapes your everyday life • How to choose joy in any circumstance Connect with Keith, Doug, and Wes: Gimbal Financial website - https...

“Getting married is one of the largest economic events of your life.” In this episode, Keith and Doug give newlyweds five pieces of down-to-earth advice as they begin their martial journey together. By listening, you will learn: • What financial move you should make first after you get married • How to make sure that you always have fun together • Why it’s important for you to take ownership in yo...

“Freedom isn’t free, y’all.” In this episode, Keith interviews retired Air Force major, Matt McClesky, about the importance of celebrating Veteran’s Day and the current state of America’s military. Listen to learn: • What you can do today to boost the morale of veterans and active military personnel. • How Ronald Reagan’s all-volunteer military force continues to benefit America. • Why America oug...

"No president ever made or broke me." In this episode, Doug considers how the 2024 presidential election will affect the market. Listen to learn: How Taylor Swift boosts the Indianapolis economy. What to do if your party loses. Who affects the American economy more than the president. Connect with Keith and Doug: Gimbal Financial website - https://www.gimbalfinancial.com Keith's LinkedIn - https:/...

"It's never too late to increase the quality of your life." In this episode, Keith and Doug discuss seven 'spectacular shots' you can take to 'hit the game winner' in life. By listening, you will learn about: • How to choose your variables in life like time, money, and even people. • Why you should redefine your worst case scenario. • What honest conversations you need to start having today with y...

“Do the thing you fear the most and the death of fear is near.” In this episode, Keith and Doug discuss how they regulate their emotions in the ‘scary’ world of the stock market. By listening, you will learn about: • The scariest moments in stock market history. • How to train your emotions to weather significant price drops. • How to face your greatest fears in life. Connect with Keith and Doug:...

"A local tax advisor is some of the best wisdom you can buy."  In this episode, Keith and Doug teach how marginal tax rates and brackets actually work so you can maximize your tax return. By listening to this episode, you will discover: • The history of American income tax. • The definition of marginal tax rates and brackets. • What the 2024 tax rates and brackets look like. • How understanding yo...

“If you ever doubt that God can flood the earth in 40 days, hurricanes prove he can.” In the aftermath of Hurricane Helena, Keith interviews Pastor Trent Henderson, a survivor of Hurricane Harvey in 2017, to hear an experienced take on how to respond to such a devastating storm. Pastor Trent details: • The depth of the physical and psychological damage hurricanes cause. • The best place storm vict...

“Your life is on autopilot based on averages you’ve banked in your memory.”  In this episode, Keith and Doug examine numerous ‘averages’ that determine the way people live their lives. • On average, July is hot. • On average, the Cubs don’t make the playoffs. • On average, you buy a lot of stuff when you shop at Costco. By listening to this episode, you will learn how to (1) pay attention to the a...