In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Wes sits down with bestselling author Jon Acuff for a conversation on procrastination, growth, permission, and how to stop holding yourself back from the life you actually want.

Jon breaks down why procrastination isn’t a willpower problem (it’s a permission problem) and how the stories we tell ourselves quietly shape our future.

This episode is packed with practical frameworks, mindset shifts, and powerful questions that will help you move from hesitation to action.

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In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Wes sits down with longtime mentor and communication expert Dr. Randy Marshall for a conversation on persuasion, leadership, relationships, and the power of authentic communication.

Drawing from decades of experience in ministry, business, speaking, and leadership development, Randy breaks down what actually makes people trust you, connect with you, and take action. This conversation goes far beyond presentation skills—it’s about character, clarity, and learning how to genuinely move people.

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In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Wes and Justin introduce a powerful shift in how advisors think about their role: The Curator’s Creed. What if your job isn’t to help people retire… but to help them build a life they never want to retire from? This conversation breaks down how to move beyond transactional planning and into something deeper—helping clients gain clarity, create energy, and take meaningful action toward the life they actually want.

In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Wes sits down with Caleb Guilliams—founder of Better Wealth—for a powerful conversation on growth, leverage, and building a business that attracts opportunity instead of chasing it. From taking over a bank’s investment department at 19 to building a multi-billion dollar life insurance platform, Caleb shares the mindset and frameworks that shaped his journey. But this conversation goes beyond business—it’s about intentional living, creating real value, and making the most of your one life. In This Episode We Cover: How to build a business that attracts clients instead of chasing them The concept of value leveraging (and why most people miss it) Why intentional living—not money—is the real definition of wealth The 3 questions that create clarity and drive growth Sign up for the Life Insurance Summit Event here: https://lifeinsurancesummit.com/

In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Wes sits down with Braden Draggoo for a powerful conversation on growth, identity, and what it really means to live a meaningful life.

Braden shares his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a high-performing advisor—while staying grounded in something deeper than success: love.

This conversation challenges how you think about success, fulfillment, and the life you’re building.

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Why personal growth is the most important investment you can make

The hidden danger of drifting through life without intention

How scarcity shows up in your decisions and relationships

Why letting go often creates more opportunity than holding on

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In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Justin and Wes tackle one of the biggest shifts happening in the advisory space right now: AI.

Not the hype. Not the fear.
What’s actually happening inside real practices—and what it means for your future.

The reality? Advisors aren’t being replaced by AI…
They’re being replaced by advisors who know how to use it.

Wes shares how their team is actively integrating AI into their workflow—from client summaries to planning efficiency—and how it’s already saving massive amounts of time while improving output quality.

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If you want to stay relevant—and ahead—this is a conversation you can’t afford to ignore.

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In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Justin Lakin sits down with Wes Young to continue the conversation around Beautiful Savage—this time exploring the story behind the framework.

They discuss why the book is structured as both a narrative and a practical guide, how mentors and relationships shaped Wes’s journey, and why curiosity is one of the most important traits for sustained growth.

You’ll also hear how success can quietly create blind spots, and why using 90-day cycles is one of the most effective ways to turn ideas into action.

If you want to keep growing—even when things are already going well—this episode will challenge how you think.

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What if the tension you feel between ambition and contentment isn’t a problem—but a signal you’re built for more?

In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Justin Lakin sits down with Wes Young to unpack the ideas behind his new book, Beautiful Savage.

They explore why high performers often feel the pull toward “what’s next,” how to balance ambition with gratitude, and why the real challenge isn’t learning—it’s applying.

You’ll also hear how fear shows up in the process of growth, why most people avoid making new things normal, and how to push through resistance to create a more meaningful life.

If you’ve ever felt driven but conflicted, this conversation will help you reframe that tension—and use it as fuel.

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The Entrepreneur’s Paradox—and why ambition doesn’t conflict with contentment

The concept of a “Beautiful Savage”: ambition, gratitude, and persistence

Why most people recognize patterns—but fail to apply them

The three forms of resistance that prevent growth (including fear)

How to reframe fear as fuel instead of a barrier

Why making “new things normal” is the key to transformation

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Have you ever walked out of a client meeting feeling great about the connection, only to realize later that you forgot to discuss a key tax strategy or important planning opportunity?

What if there was a way to capture all your thinking before meetings so your brain could focus on what it does best: connecting with clients and creating value?

In this episode, Justin Lakin and Wes Young continue the tech-powered planning series and introduce the Master Plan Template, a framework designed to help financial advisors externalize their thinking and reduce cognitive load. They discuss the three core pillars of the master plan: optimizing family income, accelerating business value and family bank velocity, and enriching family legacy. 

Wes and Justin explain how this one-page living document captures everything advisors know about their clients' stories, allowing them to prepare efficiently and show up fully present in meetings without the anxiety of forgetting critical details.

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