From Busy to Rich

E124 – “Killing Sacred Cows 2.0” with bestselling author Garrett Gunderson


Listen Later

Click here to watch the video version.

In this episode of "From Busy to Rich," hosts Wes Young and Justin Lakin welcome Garrett Gunderson, a bestselling author, financial expert, and comedian. Garrett shares his journey from running a successful financial firm to blending comedy with financial education. They highlight the importance of living a fulfilling life, holistic financial planning, and the concept of a "family bank" inspired by the Rockefeller method. Garrett emphasizes the value of giving before asking for help, creating rituals and traditions within families, and leveraging whole life insurance for long-term wealth and legacy.

In today’s episode we will cover:

  • Transition from managing a financial firm to pursuing a passion for educating others and for comedy.
  • Importance of living a fulfilling life and finding purpose.
  • The role of humor in enhancing learning and retention in finance.
  • Concept of the "family bank" and its significance in wealth preservation.
  • Overview of the Rockefeller method for maintaining family wealth across generations.
  • Importance of storytelling and rituals in family legacy and values.
  • Practical applications of financial strategies for seizing opportunities.
  • Encouragement to focus on giving and creating value in relationships.
  • For the chance to receive a free copy of one of Garrett’s books see details below:

    1. The first 5 people to leave a podcast review on Apply or Spotify and email a screenshot to [email protected] will receive a copy of Killing Sacred Cows 2.0
    2. Anyone who leaves a review of Killing Sacred Cows 2.0 on the internet and sends Garrett a DM or email with the screen and subject “Wesley Licensing” will receive 3 free audio book version of Garrett’s other bestselling works
    3. All transform learning series participants who enroll in the January 2025 class will receive a free copy of the book. 
    4. Garrett.live

      Garrett’s Instagram 

      Garrett’s Website

      We hope you enjoy this episode, and we would love to hear your feedback by having you leave a review. Have a question for us to answer on the podcast? Let us know here! 

      If you’re an advisor and want to further explore these or other topics, you can learn more at www.wesyounglive.com. Maybe you’re interested in taking your own planning journey in a new direction, in that case we would love to have you join us in one of our coming Transform Learning Series

       

      ...more
      View all episodesView all episodes
      Download on the App Store

      From Busy to RichBy Wes Young

      • 5
      • 5
      • 5
      • 5
      • 5

      5

      42 ratings


      More shows like From Busy to Rich

      View all
      WSJ Your Money Briefing by The Wall Street Journal

      WSJ Your Money Briefing

      1,710 Listeners

      WSJ What’s News by The Wall Street Journal

      WSJ What’s News

      4,363 Listeners

      Sales Gravy: Jeb Blount by Jeb Blount

      Sales Gravy: Jeb Blount

      583 Listeners

      Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais by Dr. Michael Gervais

      Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais

      1,650 Listeners

      THE ED MYLETT SHOW by Ed Mylett | Cumulus Podcast Network

      THE ED MYLETT SHOW

      14,032 Listeners

      Small Business Tax Savings Podcast by Mike Jesowshek, CPA

      Small Business Tax Savings Podcast

      256 Listeners

      The Bid by BlackRock

      The Bid

      258 Listeners

      The Perfect RIA by Matthew Jarvis, CFP® & Micah Shilanski, CFP®

      The Perfect RIA

      462 Listeners

      Kitces and Carl - Real Talk for Real Financial Advisors by Michael Kitces, MSFS, MTAX, CFP and Carl Richards, CFP

      Kitces and Carl - Real Talk for Real Financial Advisors

      244 Listeners

      The Journal. by The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios

      The Journal.

      6,065 Listeners

      All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg by All-In Podcast, LLC

      All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

      9,888 Listeners

      Market Matters from New York Life Investments by New York Life Investments

      Market Matters from New York Life Investments

      42 Listeners

      The Efficient Advisor: Tactical Business Advice for Financial Planners by Libby Greiwe

      The Efficient Advisor: Tactical Business Advice for Financial Planners

      129 Listeners

      The Elite Financial Advisor Podcast With Sten Morgan by Sten Morgan

      The Elite Financial Advisor Podcast With Sten Morgan

      91 Listeners

      The Great Retirement Debate with Ed Slott & Jeffrey Levine by The Great Retirement Debate with Ed Slott & Jeffrey Levine

      The Great Retirement Debate with Ed Slott & Jeffrey Levine

      139 Listeners