It's the end of my second year as a small business owner! 
To commemorate this online content creator adventure I've been on, I'm sharing another BEST OF MKM episode from early 2020. This one is the 10 steps I took to go from employee to business owner. 
And second, I share an update on my business after two years in! I'll discuss revenue, the failures I've had, and the wins as well. 
RESOURCES
**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors
Firstly: Smart budgeting tools and real-life advice to get you on the path to family financial wellness. Learn more today! 
HealthCare.Gov: How we got health insurance and dental insurance for small business owners 
OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE
Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today)
How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years
50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey
MKM RESOURCES
MKM Coaching: Request your free 15-minute consultation
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Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice.
Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.
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I Quit! 10 Steps to go from Employee to Business Owner (BEST OF MKM) + Small Biz Update (Year 2)

The Marriage Kids and Money Podcast will strengthen your family tree and help you live financially free. We work to help you build the life of your dreams! 
Each week, award-winning Family Finance Coach Andy Hill shares wealth-building tips that help parents and couples to design their ideal lifestyle. Learn how to get on track with your finances, have a happier marriage, work toward financial freedom, and even build generational wealth. 
Knowing community makes for a happier future, Andy interviews millionaire parents, couples who have reached financial independence, or other money pros so listeners get a well-rounded perspective. 
With over 400 episodes and counting, you are sure to find an episode to help you. Show topics include strategies on becoming debt free, how to invest simply, setting your kids up for success, and living more generously. 
Don’t just take our word for it! Marriage Kids and Money has been hailed as a top podcast by Yahoo News, and US News and World Report. 
Join the family wealth-building conversation by listening to our top-rated personal finance podcast today!

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We're reviewing 8 tips for reducing expenses at home. With inflation taking a bite out of our budgets lately, it’s time to BITE back!
Second, we’re back with our Work From Anywhere segment featuring Miranda Marquit, a professional freelance writer from Idaho. She’s going to share how she grew her income to over $10,000 per month working part-time at home!
EPISODE RESOURCES:

Sponsors + Partners + Deals

Monarch Money:  https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/monarchmoney (affiliate)

Tello:  https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/tello (affiliate) 

Freelance Writers Academy: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/freelancewritersacademy (affiliate)

Miranda Marquit (Website): https://mirandamarquit.com/



MKM RESOURCES:


MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today.


Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to build generational wealth and happiness for your kid? Learn more about my course!


YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews.


Instagram: Follow our IG channel.


SHOW INFORMATION: 
Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth. 
To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence.
Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com 
HOST BIO: 
Andy Hill, AFC® is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. 
Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.   
When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and relaxing in his hammock.
HOW WE MAKE MONEY + DISCLAIMER:

This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products.

Opinions are the creators alone.

Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice.

Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.


CREDITS:

Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa


Editor: Podcast Doctors


Podcast Support: Nev Maraj


Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Reduce Expenses at Home (8 tips to save big!)

Does it make sense to buy a house in cash versus getting a mortgage? Perhaps you’re interested in downsizing from a larger house to a smaller one and you have the equity built up. Let's review the pros and cons!
Second, we’re back with our Mortgage Free Family segment! This month we’re featuring Maya Corbic from Toronto. With housing prices skyrocketing in the Toronto area, Maya shares her mortgage free story and the decisions they made when it came time to upgrade their family home.
Last but not least, my son Calvin will be joining me for another Good Word! We're talking about karma and how "what goes around comes around". 

EPISODE RESOURCES:

Sponsors + Partners + Deals

Mortgage Payoff Calculator: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/calculators/mortgage-payoff/ 

Maya Corbic (new book): https://amzn.to/3J9V4om (affiliate)

Good Word Story: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/how-americans-are-paying-it-forward-hundreds-of-times-every-year/ 


MKM RESOURCES:


MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today.


Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to build generational wealth and happiness for your kid? Learn more about my course!


YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews.


Instagram: Follow our IG channel.


Voicemail: Leave your questions or comments here.


Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs!


SHOW INFORMATION: 
Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth. 
To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence.
Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com 
HOST BIO: 
Andy Hill, AFC® is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. 
Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.   
When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and relaxing in his hammock.
HOW WE MAKE MONEY + DISCLAIMER:

This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products.

Opinions are the creators alone.

Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice.

Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.


CREDITS:

Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa


Editor: Podcast Doctors


Podcast Support: Nev Maraj


Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buying a House in Cash - Pros and Cons

The traditional financial independence path can be a tough one to follow. 
How can we pursue a life of financial independence and not feel like we’re depriving ourselves too much today?
To help us discover our own enjoyable and unique path to financial independence, I’ve invited one of my original like-minded FIRE friends, Jamila Souffrant, back to the show today.
GUEST BIO - Jamila Souffrant:
Jamila is the author of "Your Journey To Financial Freedom A Step-by-Step Guide to Achieving Wealth and Happiness" and the host of the Journey To Launch podcast. 
Her podcast has over 4 million downloads and was listed by the NY Times as a podcast to help you get better with your money.
When she’s not helping people on their journey to financial freedom, Jamila enjoys spending time with her husband and three kids in Brooklyn, New York.

EPISODE RESOURCES:
Sponsors + Partners + Deals

MKM RESOURCES:


MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today.


Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to build generational wealth and happiness for your kid? Learn more about my course!


YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews.


Instagram: Follow our IG channel.


Voicemail: Leave your questions or comments here.


Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs!


SHOW INFORMATION: 
Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth. 
To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence.
Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com 
HOST BIO: 
Andy Hill, AFC® is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. 
Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.   
When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and relaxing in his hammock.
HOW WE MAKE MONEY + DISCLAIMER:

This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products.

Opinions are the creators alone.

Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice.

Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.


CREDITS:

Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa


Editor: Podcast Doctors


Podcast Support: Nev Maraj


Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoying the Financial Independence Journey | Jamila Souffrant

Want generational wealth and happiness for your kids?
In this "Best of Marriage Kids and Money" episode, I share an interview I had on the Financial Feminist Podcast with Tori Dunlap. We discuss the steps I'm taking to Make My Kid a Millionaire and how other parents can follow those steps too.

EPISODE RESOURCES:
Recommended Resources
Make My Kid a Millionaire: https://www.makemykidamillionaire.com/sa
Financial Feminist Podcast: https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-podcast/

SHOW INFORMATION:
Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.
To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence.
Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com

HOST BIO:
Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.
Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.
When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and relaxing on his hammock.

HOW WE MAKE MONEY + DISCLAIMER:
This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products.
Opinions are the creators alone.
Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice.
Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

CREDITS:
Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa
Editor: Podcast Doctors
Podcast Support: Nev Maraj
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Generational Wealth and Happiness (from the Financial Feminist Podcast w/ Tori Dunlap)

Should we live for today or plan for tomorrow? In this "Best of Marriage Kids and Money" episode, Nicole and Andy Hill discuss how they are finding this balance after reading the book "Die With Zero". 
If you're struggling with happiness in your daily life after doing the right thing for so long, this is the episode for you. You'll hear why this book was so impactful for Andy and why he suggests it to other financially-focused people out there. 

EPISODE RESOURCES:
Recommended Resources
Die With Zero (book): https://amzn.to/3TdSW3z (affiliate) 

SHOW INFORMATION:
Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.
To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence.
Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com

HOST BIO:
Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.
Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy’s message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.
When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys being a soccer Dad, singing karaoke with his wife and relaxing on his hammock.

HOW WE MAKE MONEY + DISCLAIMER:
This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products.
Opinions are the creators alone.
Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice.
Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

CREDITS:
Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa
Editor: Podcast Doctors
Podcast Support: Nev Maraj
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I Quit! 10 Steps to go from Employee to Business Owner (BEST OF MKM) + Small Biz Update (Year 2)

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