From Busy to Rich

In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Wes continues his conversation with business partner and co-host Justin Lakin, diving into the lessons learned from nearly five years of working together.

Justin shares his transition back into financial services, the mindset shifts required to become a holistic advisor, and how coachability, feedback, and continuous growth have shaped his development as a leader.

Together, Wes and Justin explore why the best advisors never stop learning, how great coaching accelerates growth, and why surrounding yourself with the right people can change the trajectory of your career and life.

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Why coachability is one of the most important traits for long-term success

The role feedback and mentorship play in accelerating growth

How Justin transitioned from product-focused advising to holistic planning

Why discomfort is often the clearest indicator of where growth is needed

The importance of surrounding yourself with people who challenge you to become better

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In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Wes sits down with his business partner and co-host, Justin Lakin, for a conversation about adversity, faith, leadership, and the experiences that shaped his journey.

Justin shares stories from his time as a Green Beret, lessons learned through loss and hardship, and how coachability, resilience, and strong relationships have guided him through every season of life.

This episode is especially powerful for anyone navigating a difficult chapter and looking for perspective, purpose, and encouragement to keep moving forward.

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In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Wes sits down with bestselling author and entrepreneur Garrett Gunderson for a powerful conversation about fear, scarcity, growth, and the financial prisons people unknowingly build for themselves. Garrett shares the mindset shifts that changed his life, business, and relationships — and why working harder is often not the answer.

Together, Wes and Garrett unpack what it really takes to build a rich life: vision, mentorship, uncomfortable growth, and learning to stop letting fear dictate your future.

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In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Wes sits down with Heritage Business Strategies founder and longtime friend Gordon Parker for an honest conversation about reinvention, ego, growth, and building a business by design instead of default.

After more than three decades in the financial industry, Gordon reached a point where success no longer felt fulfilling. He wasn’t looking to quit — he was looking for a better way to work, lead, and live.

Together, Wes and Gordon unpack the emotional and practical realities of changing your business model later in your career, letting go of control, building a team, and rediscovering enjoyment in the work again.

This episode is especially powerful for advisors and entrepreneurs who know something needs to change — but haven’t given themselves permission to do it yet.

The difference between retiring from something vs retiring to something

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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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Explore Jon’s book: Procrastination Proof: Never Get Stuck Again

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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.

In This Episode We Cover:

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.

They also break down:

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

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