Fire Drill

Courtney is a member of the LGBTQ community who reached FI earlier last year.

Courtney has been on her FI journey for 10 years. She is now married and with one child, and her and her wife have decided to keep working since they are now expecting a second child. She has experience house hacking, paying off student loan debt and reducing her expenses down to $25,000 per year.

You'll love that story.

We also chat about...

Courtney's journey to FI

Her first career and income

House hacking in Canada

Why the 3% or 3.5% withdrawal rate is safer

Making money does not have to be selfish

For show notes and takeaways: https://www.firedrillpodcast.com/why-cutting-out-lattes-wont-help-you-reach-fi-fire2moms1babe

Joe used to be a professional football player for the NFL.

And although he was earning a very high salary, he was surrounded by people who also had high expenses and were living paycheck to paycheck. He has now reached financial independence and lives the van life while drawing down from his nest egg.

You'll love his story.

We also chat about...

How Joe was inspired to pursue FI

The identity crisis of leaving your job

How he managed his finances while working for the NFL

His plans to work on several source of income

The mindset blocker when it comes to side hustles

For show notes and takeaways: https://www.firedrillpodcast.com/from-nfl-player-to-van-life-man-van-dog-blog

4 years into your early retirement... what do you see yourself doing?

Kristy and Bryce have been financially independent for 4 years and are busier than ever. They write childrens' books, travel, attend conferences and are now releasing a book. As they say themselves, they are literally living the dream.

You'll love their story.

We also chat about...

Kristy and Bryce's FI story

Why it's important to find your identity after FI

Their current activities

The different Chautauquas

Their 3 month plan

Book release of 'Quit like a Millionaire'

For show notes and takeaways: https://www.firedrillpodcast.com/what-were-doing-4-years-into-fi-millennial-revolution

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In this episode, J shares everything you need to know about the side hustle course launching today and brings on current students to share their experiences.

There are three courses: Blogging for Profit, Etsy Printables, and Freelancing. You pick one track up front.

You can sign up starting today, June 27th, through Sunday only.

The price is $197 just for this launch and will increase when the course opens again in future.

Go to https://goldcityventures.com to sign up for the course by Sunday.

Steph used to work at SpaceX and NASA...

It's Steph's 1 year anniversary since she quit her job working as a rocket scientist. She reached FI by building an income through real estate in Greece, and now spends her time organising workshops and helping women with money as a financial coach!

You'll love her story.

We also chat about...

Steph's strategy to reach FI

How she acquired her property in Greece

Getting over the fear of going to Europe

What she currently spends her time on

Her side hustles organising money workshops

For show notes and takeaways: https://www.firedrillpodcast.com/my-journey-from-space-x-to-financial-coach-money-muse

How about turning something you love into a side hustle?

Brad took a one year sabbatical in 2015 after reaching FI at the age of 35. He owned 5 properties and had a strong work ethic, but decided to take a break when he realised his income wouldn't be increasing much more. He now tours people round Europe, has a blog, a podcast and does some real estate coaching.

You'll love his story.

We also chat about...

How Brad reached FI

His career trajectory

Where he saved his income

His real estate strategy

Making the decision to take a sabbatical

His side hustle touring people through Europe

For show notes and takeaways: https://www.firedrillpodcast.com/my-side-hustle-tour-guiding-through-europe-man-overseas

Have you ever tried negotiating for more flexibility at the workplace?

That's exactly what Ms Mod did: she presented a proposal for better policies, and was able to negotiate with her employer to work from home for the same pay and benefits. She's also halfway on her path to FI and is mortgage free!

You'll love her story.

We also chat about...

Ms Mod's path to FI

How she got started with her career

Negotiating flexibility

How to present a policy proposal

The Canadian path to FI

Taking out money to pay off a mortgage

For show notes and takeaways: https://www.firedrillpodcast.com/how-i-negotiated-my-position-to-work-from-home-modest-millionaires

Ever heard of a teacher version of Etsy?

April Smith makes a full time income from her side hustle selling digital downloads on Teachers Pay Teachers, a marketplace for teachers to buy and sell lesson plans. She talks to us about her side hustle journey, how she got started and how she designs and markets her lesson plans.

You'll love that story.

We also chat about...

Making the decision to leave a teaching job

April's financial journey from debt to financial freedom

How she got started selling lesson plans

The types of lesson plans she sells

How she decides what to invest back into the business

Marketing and sales strategies

Juggling twins and travel

For show notes and takeaways: https://www.firedrillpodcast.com/making-a-full-time-income-selling-lesson-plans-april-smith

What is the best way a physician can reach FIRE?

In this episode J talks to Jesse, a physician who is set to FIRE in 10 years. He is currently 43 with 3 children, and talks to us about his different lifestyle changes, his investment strategies and negotiation advice.

You'll love that story.

We also chat about...

His plan and timeline for FI and his children's education

The ethics of retiring early as a physician

How he cut back on hours

His plan on international travel

Rebalancing his portfolio and his investment strategy

How to negotiate from above

For show notes and takeaways: https://www.firedrillpodcast.com/how-a-physician-is-planning-on-reaching-fi-doc-of-all-tradez

Today's episode has 3 big announcements! 🎉

In today's episode Gwen and J give us a rundown of their FI journeys and everything they've learnt through this podcast. Gwen loves DC and will soon be changing to a better job, J announces that she's pregnant and due in August! Sadly, Gwen announces that she will be leaving the FIREDrill podcast.

You'll love today's episode.

We also chat about...

How Gwen and J have changed after 155 podcast episodes

Mental health and saving the right amount of money

J's pregnant!

Gwen's life in DC

Gwen's decision to leave the podcast

FIREDrill's accomplishments

J and Cody are launching a course together

For show notes and takeaways: https://www.firedrillpodcast.com/firedrills-3-big-announcements