The Manumit Podcast with Glenn Johnson

Are you ready to rethink your retirement strategy in a world where pensions are disappearing and market bubbles loom? In this episode, Glenn Johnson breaks down why guaranteed income is vanishing, how 401(k)s changed the American dream, and what Warren Buffett’s cash moves mean for everyday investors. Plus, discover smart tax planning tips and real stories that reveal the hidden pitfalls of...

What if your financial stress isn’t about money at all? In this episode, Glenn Johnson unpacks how emotional imbalance and identity shape our investing behavior—especially during market volatility. From the psychology behind selling low to the power of aligning your life around the “Five F’s” (faith, family, fitness, friends, finance), Glenn explores how mindset influ...

What if your financial decisions were driven by values, not fear? In this episode of The Manumit Podcast , Glenn Johnson shares how his journey from international soccer player to financial advisor was fueled by a desire to fight poverty and empower others through financial freedom. He breaks down the difference between risk tolerance and risk ability, and why true wealth starts with wisdom—...

Glenn Johnson of Jabez Financial relates the MLB trade deadline to the benchmark of checking in with a financial advisor in the middle of the year. Glenn explains how people may think their investments look fine, but how he can see what’s really going on – and how that often is different. Glenn also discusses different things people need to prepare for, such as which accounts they shou...

Glenn Johnson of Jabez Financial continues the spring cleaning motif, but this time focuses on the types of relationships people keep. Glenn shares a piece of advice he got: that a person’s salary is often the median salary of the people they are closest to. So Glenn talks about deciding to find successful friends and mentors and then later paying those blessings forward. He also talks about...

Glenn Johnson of Jabez Financial discusses spring cleaning, which is never too late to do (even in the middle of summer). Glenn relates this to clutter in one’s retirement portfolio and what happens when people hold onto things that they do not need to. Glenn compares growth stocks to stocks that pay lots of dividends and shows what someone can miss out on if they don’t have an advisor...

Glenn Johnson of Jabez Financial discusses different seasons of life and what to do if, say, retirement does not match up with an upswing in the economy. Glenn shares how to handle this from a financial standpoint and also how to handle this emotionally. He also emphasizes the importance of planning for these things not to match. And Glenn is gearing up for his Celebrate Freedom event and the fun...

Glenn Johnson talks about the difficulty of having hard conversations. Glenn shares how people should address problems, be convicted in doing so, committed to fixing them, and articulate the problems correctly. He also explains how the gains from hard conversations come with pain and how those gains could come years down the road. Glenn relates this to the hard conversations people may need to hav...

Glenn Johnson talks about the people we surround ourselves with. Glenn points out that many people are taught to fight for themselves, so that leaves less people around to help fight for someone else when they need them. He talks about the pros and cons of self-reliance and how a healthy dose of interdependence helps everyone. Glenn also tells a blank check story to illustrate the freedom found wi...

Glenn Johnson discusses the hype over the new tariffs and how the markets – and people – are reacting. Glenn shares how tariffs are only a short-term cause and what long-term policies inflated the market to what he says was an inevitable slump. Glenn also explains how tariffs could provide long-term gain and why the short-term pain is worth it. And Glenn discusses the Manumit Freedom F...

Glenn Johnson talks about the importance of people being driven by themselves and not simply others. Glenn discusses robbing one’s future to pay the present, reaping more good than one sows, considering one’s five-year goals, and how everything is inter-connected. Glenn also discusses his seminars on April 22nd and 24th at Tony D’s and how if people want to attend, they should ca...

Glenn Johnson discusses steps people should take after charting money objectives. Glenn says that people should earn their keep, which gives them freedom. Then they should grow that money with strategic steps and wise counsel. And Glenn explains spending – knowing money is a tool and how it should be used properly. Glenn also talks about a dinner seminar that he is holding on April 22nd and...

Glenn Johnson discusses the inertia that many have in tacking financial planning. Glenn shares the importance of assuming responsibility – that no one forces a person to start planning. And Glenn’s second step for people is to build their own advisory board, which could mean calling a financial advisor. Glenn also talks about the book he co-authored, “The Motivation Manifesto,&rd...

Piggybacking off of the past episode, Glenn Johnson talks about adjusting one’s sails on a financial journey. Glenn lays out the right questions to ask on this journey, how “retirement” is not the right goal for people to have, and why portfolios should have both flexibility and exit strategies. Glenn also discusses the success and good feedback of “The Motivation Manifesto...

Glenn Johnson talks about what planning a vision for your financial future looks like. Glenn shares three phases of charting this plan, which involve knowing what you want, knowing what success looks like, and getting educated to make it happen. Glenn also talks about his seminar on March 4th and 6th and his invitation to speak about leadership at Bowling Green University. Click here to learn more...

Glenn Johnson discusses some indicators and reasons for why he thinks the long run of the bull market is about to stop. Glenn shares some eye-opening stats on how much money has been pumped into the U.S. economy and how poorly some smaller and mid-sized companies are doing. Glenn explains the term “quantum easing” and why the bubble has not burst just yet. You can buy the new book Glen...

Glenn Johnson talks about how consuming hardships can become. Glenn lays out the importance of planning, habits, attention, and intention both before a personal crisis and during one. Glenn also shares how he has seen addressing backburner issues be self-esteem-boosters for his clients. Glenn also shares that “The Motivation Manifesto” which he co-authored with Les Brown and 14 others...

Glenn Johnson talks about people’s growth mindset and how their circle either promote or stunt that. Glenn talks about a favorite book he has on having a growth mindset, how even health goals can be torpedoed by hanging with the wrong crowd, and what the number one mistake in mindset he sees from his Jabez Financial clients. Glenn also talks about playing guitar and some of his favorite musi...

Glenn Johnson discusses the flaw in New Year’s resolutions and what they really are when they go unfulfilled. Glenn explains the difference between simply avoiding the negative and creating positive outcomes and how he and Jabez Financial can ask clients the right questions to help them achieve the financial goals that they want. Want to begin building your retirement plan? Schedule a call w...

Glenn Johnson discusses with listeners how small deposits or withdrawals from earlier years in life can make themselves known in a big way in retirement. But Glenn assuages people's fears about this and shares how they should not be intimidated to share their pitfalls with a financial advisor and how he and his team can help people achieve the mindset of embracing their goals and learning from pas...

Glenn Johnson talks about a recent Yahoo! Finance article that showed the U.S. having a C+ grade for retirement. Glenn talks about why this is and how people can brave some financial and retirement storms by setting goals. Glenn also discusses a book he has helped co-author, "The Motivation Manifesto", which has just been released.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Glenn Johnson chuckles at a few retirement jokes and then focus on portfolio management. Glenn discusses how people’s attitude and ability to simply make some goals go a long way in making them confident in their money decisions. Glenn also emphasizes the importance of knowing in advance one’s tax burden and what of their own assets is actually usable in the future. See omnystudio.com/...

Glenn Johnson tells listeners about his Manumit United non-profit and their Christmas party. Then Glenn shares what people with too much fight or flight about the forthcoming elections may do and how one’s mindset is crucial in making financial decisions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Glenn discusses the importance of understanding financial seasons, the distractions that can hinder financial planning, and the necessary actions to take for financial health. He emphasizes the need for focus and intentionality in managing finances, as well as the unique circumstances each individual faces in their financial journey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Glenn discusses the concept of investing, emphasizing that the best investment one can make is in people. He explores the importance of respecting money by giving it appropriate assignments, understanding emotional intelligence in financial decisions, and the significance of adapting to different life stages.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.