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In this episode of The Wealth Blueprint, hosts D Johns and Phillip Washington Jr sit down with father, husband, and entrepreneur Anthony Hartzog, who shares his journey from growing up in the projects to building a successful cleaning business. Anthony talks about the importance of family, creating wealth, the significance of good money management, and the wisdom of being intentional with spending time with loved ones. He also emphasizes the necessity for financial education in the Black community and having serious long-term conversations about life and estate planning.

00:00 Introduction and Early Life

00:22 Understanding Wealth Beyond Finances

01:30 The Wealth Blueprint Series Begins

01:50 Guest Introduction: Anthony Hartzog

02:55 Anthony's Journey from Brooklyn to Entrepreneurship

04:36 The Transition to Entrepreneurship

05:33 The Influence of Faith and Family

07:01 The Role of Faith in Business and Personal Life

18:07 Defining Wealth and the Importance of Family

22:14 The Dynamics of a Family Business

26:50 Family and Business: A Unique Partnership

27:38 The Challenges of Mixing Business and Personal Life

28:45 Navigating Strong Personalities in Business

31:09 The Evolution of Personal Growth and Business Success

34:48 The Cleaning Business: A Journey of Entrepreneurship

38:50 The Importance of Online Presence in Business

43:18 The Hartrimony: A Brand Born from Love

44:41 Wealth Building and Estate Planning: A Family Perspective

Key Takeaways:

Being a family-first person can influence and shape the nature of your businesses and schedule. From their experiences, the character Anthony Hartzog explained the importance they place on spending time with their family, and how that factored into their decision to focus primarily on a residential cleaning business.

The power of being proactive and solution-oriented in business was reiterated. Rather than accepting the inefficiencies of existing systems, companies like the Hartzog's cleaning business sought to simplify and streamline processes for their clients, including online booking and payment.

Faith plays a significant role in their lives and businesses. It is one of their foundational values and guides their financial decisions. Tithing, for instance, was a non-negotiable practice for them, even as they worked on paying off debt.

Anthony highlighted the significance of having clear communication and boundaries when working with a spouse. They stressed the need for understanding each other's strengths and using them to complement each other's work rather than cause friction.

Having a long-term perspective on wealth was underscored. Generational wealth, from ensuring their daughter's financial stability to setting up a trust, are all part of their financial strategy. They also addressed the importance of preparing for the unexpected, such as setting up life insurance.

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