Are you making good money but still feel stuck financially? In this episode of Bartelle's Money Talk, Johnny and Theresa sit down with Derek Kenney, bestselling author of Good Money Revolution and former financial advisor, to reveal a simple, proven system for breaking free from the middle class and building real wealth.

Derek shares:

• How to set powerful, achievable goals

• The truth about lifestyle creep (and how to stop it)

• Why you must see yourself as the CEO of your money

• The 5 Steps to the Millionaire Money Map

• How to ask for (and get) a real raise — plus side hustle ideas

• How to design a wealth strategy that actually works

• Why tying a cause to your cash fuels success

📌 Key Moments:
0:00 – Intro & Derek’s background
1:57 – Why middle-class earners still feel stuck
4:20 – Lifestyle creep explained
5:42 – The mindset shift: becoming a paid problem solver
8:32 – Finding your side hustle sweet spot
9:30 – Step 1: Set goals in all areas of life
10:58 – Step 2: Identify your income goal
11:27 – Step 3: Design a wealth strategy
11:57 – Step 4: Develop a giving strategy
12:54 – Step 5: Reward yourself for progress
15:11 – The #1 struggle people face with wealth building
19:56 – Example of a wealth strategy in action
23:12 – Inside Good Money Revolution
27:35 – Common money misconceptions
31:23 – Free resources & where to find Derek