Money Ripples Podcast

How to Escape the "Self-Employed Trap" Without Losing Income


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Is it really possible to live free or is that just a dream sold by self-help books and social media gurus? 

In this episode, I dive deep into the truth behind living a life of financial and lifestyle freedom with my guest, Erin Bradley a former mortgage broker turned real estate coach and passionate advocate for building a life you don’t need a vacation from.

Erin’s journey isn’t just inspiring it’s proof that financial freedom is not only possible, but achievable, even when you start from zero. You’ll hear how she went from scraping by in Spain and maxing out credit cards, to building a thriving real estate career, creating passive income through intentional investing, and eventually retiring both herself and her husband from their W-2 jobs.

What makes this conversation so impactful is Erin’s transparency. She doesn’t sugarcoat the journey. We talk about what it really means to scale a business, the hard truths about burnout and “success,” and how freedom doesn’t always come from working harder but from thinking smarter.

We get into the emotional toll of entrepreneurship, the illusion of being “successful” while privately feeling trapped, and the cost of sacrificing personal life for business growth. Erin shares her coaching approach to help real estate agents and lenders build systems, scale responsibly, and regain their time freedom without shrinking their vision.

You’ll learn how Erin’s bold real estate moves like house hacking, out-of-state investing, and using VA loans creatively allowed her family to travel, homeschool, and even cash flow $7,000/month during a pandemic. She doesn’t just teach people how to build income she teaches them how to build a lifestyle aligned with their deepest values.

This episode will challenge the excuses you've been making and help you reimagine what’s possible when you stop being the bottleneck in your own business. Whether you're burned out, hitting a ceiling, or wondering if true freedom is even realistic, Erin's story will open your eyes and help you ask a powerful question: If not now, when?

Erin's links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-bradley/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PursuingFreedomOfficial  Website: https://www.pursuingfreedom.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/foleyer 

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