Fire Drill

J & Gwen bring you another special solo episode. It's EXTRA SPECIAL because we recorded LIVE at Podcast Movement 2018 in Philadelphia! 

Don't worry, only one drink apiece was harmed in the recording of this episode. We get deep into who Gwen & J are and how they came to be from some of their earliest memories. We also talk about some of the really cool podcasters we met at PM18 and give an update, or two, on how the rental property business is going for both Gwen & J. 

If you liked what you heard, please subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts!

How are people making less than $50,000 in massive cities working towards FI?

We have Erin from Reaching for FI here to share her story.  She doesn't fit into the stereotypical FIRE mold (male, software engineer) which we say 50 times in the episode - whoops!  Erin is a twenty-something living on a modest non-profit salary in DC.

We chat with Erin about:

Her student loan debt,

Budgeting,

Her hesitance to share her FIRE date,

FIRE dating,

& more!

For show notes and takeaways: https://firedrillpodcast.com/erin-reaching-for-fi

How are people making less than $50,000 in massive cities working towards FI?

We have Erin from Reaching for FI here to share her story.  She doesn't fit into the stereotypical FIRE mold (male, software engineer) which we say 50 times in the episode - whoops!  Erin is a twenty-something living on a modest non-profit salary in DC.

We chat with Erin about:

Her student loan debt,

Budgeting,

Her hesitance to share her FIRE date,

FIRE dating,

& more!

For show notes and takeaways: https://firedrillpodcast.com/erin-reaching-for-fi

Today's guest is Elaine. She is a blogger and podcaster from Nicaragua. 

Unfortunately, the government of Nicaragua is corrupt and the people are protesting against the government. We talked to Elaine about the current environment, how the people are handling the changes, what the government is trying to do and what normal life looks like in the middle of protests. 

Most of you are US Centric which means we only know what's happening in the US. The mainstream media isn't great about covering news outside the US so we were astonished to hear what all has been happening the last few months. 

Elaine has a very important story and we think this might be one of the most useful episodes we release this year. 

She was an absolute delight to speak with! Enjoy this chat with Elaine, and please subscribe to us in iTunes if you enjoyed it!

Today's guest is Elaine. She is a blogger and podcaster from Nicaragua. 

Unfortunately, the government of Nicaragua is corrupt and the people are protesting against the government. We talked to Elaine about the current environment, how the people are handling the changes, what the government is trying to do and what normal life looks like in the middle of protests. 

Most of you are US Centric which means we only know what's happening in the US. The mainstream media isn't great about covering news outside the US so we were astonished to hear what all has been happening the last few months. 

Elaine has a very important story and we think this might be one of the most useful episodes we release this year. 

She was an absolute delight to speak with! Enjoy this chat with Elaine, and please subscribe to us in iTunes if you enjoyed it!

Jim of Route to Retire is stepping away from his corporate job of 20+ years and is moving with his family to Panama.  He reached a $1MIL net worth which is allowing him to fund his dream lifestyle.  He'll officially early retire at the end of 2018 at the age of 43.

You'll love Jim's story and the knowledge he has to share about planning for expat life in Panama.

We also chat about...

Timing for an early retirement,

Getting credit when you don't have a W2 job,

Why he decided on Panama,

& Health care.

For show notes and takeaways: https://firedrillpodcast.com/route-to-retire-panama-expat-family

Jim of Route to Retire is stepping away from his corporate job of 20+ years and is moving with his family to Panama.  He reached a $1MIL net worth which is allowing him to fund his dream lifestyle.  He'll officially early retire at the end of 2018 at the age of 43.

You'll love Jim's story and the knowledge he has to share about planning for expat life in Panama.

We also chat about...

Timing for an early retirement,

Getting credit when you don't have a W2 job,

Why he decided on Panama,

& Health care.

For show notes and takeaways: https://firedrillpodcast.com/route-to-retire-panama-expat-family

Benny worked at his family restaurant and was sick of it. He felt like he was wasting his time doing things he had grown to hate. He wasn't motivated and wasn't inspired. He hit a low point and said, no more. He put in a lot of hard work and dedication into changing his life after that moment. 

He dove head first into making money online - first through apps on the iTunes store, then selling t-shirts, and then selling various products through print on demand services. Now, Benny lives a life that challenges and inspires him to live his best life. We chatted about his life and how he turned it around in this episode!

You will be majorly inspired by his story!

We also chat about...

-app development process

-how to come up with products

-how Facebook ads work

He was an absolute delight to speak with! Enjoy this chat with Benny, and please subscribe to us in iTunes if you enjoyed it!

Benny worked at his family restaurant and was sick of it. He felt like he was wasting his time doing things he had grown to hate. He wasn't motivated and wasn't inspired. He hit a low point and said, no more. He put in a lot of hard work and dedication into changing his life after that moment. 

He dove head first into making money online - first through apps on the iTunes store, then selling t-shirts, and then selling various products through print on demand services. Now, Benny lives a life that challenges and inspires him to live his best life. We chatted about his life and how he turned it around in this episode!

You will be majorly inspired by his story!

We also chat about...

-app development process

-how to come up with products

-how Facebook ads work

He was an absolute delight to speak with! Enjoy this chat with Benny, and please subscribe to us in iTunes if you enjoyed it!

Benny worked at his family restaurant and was sick of it. He felt like he was wasting his time doing things he had grown to hate. He wasn't motivated and wasn't inspired. He hit a low point and said, no more. He put in a lot of hard work and dedication into changing his life after that moment. 

He dove head first into making money online - first through apps on the iTunes store, then selling t-shirts, and then selling various products through print on demand services. Now, Benny lives a life that challenges and inspires him to live his best life. We chatted about his life and how he turned it around in this episode!

You will be majorly inspired by his story!

We also chat about...

-app development process

-how to come up with products

-how Facebook ads work

He was an absolute delight to speak with! Enjoy this chat with Benny, and please subscribe to us in iTunes if you enjoyed it!