Vince Shorb is the founder of the National Financial Educators Council (NFEC), a social enterprise built from the ground up without external funding or institutional backing. Driven by a passion for financial literacy, Vince turned his vision into a nationally recognized organization, reaching a 2025 run rate of over $1 million and reinvesting more than $10 million into financial education initiatives. His journey is a testament to entrepreneurial hustle, mission-driven leadership, and the power of equipping others with life-changing knowledge.

On this episode we talk about:

Vince’s entrepreneurial roots—hustling cans, running a black-market amphibian business, and learning from family role models

The influence of his entrepreneurial grandfather and risk-managing relatives on his approach to business and life

Early real estate investments: buying his first rental at 19 and a Huntington Beach condo at 20, and the creative strategies he used to get started

The realities of financial services: 15 years in mortgages, funding, and trading, and the turning point that led him to financial education

The founding of NFEC and the mission to proactively empower people with financial knowledge—before they hit crisis points

The gaps in traditional education: why schools still don’t teach the basics of money, entrepreneurship, or career readiness

The critical need for financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and real-world skills for today’s youth

The importance of normalizing conversations about money, value creation, and the realities of work and business ownership

How NFEC helps parents, teachers, and communities build local financial wellness initiatives

Top 3 Takeaways

Financial Literacy is Essential: Everyone needs to understand how to earn, manage, and grow money—because schools aren’t teaching it, and life is unforgiving without it.

Entrepreneurial Mindset Matters: Even if you don’t start a business, thinking like an entrepreneur—solving problems, creating value, and taking initiative—will set you apart in any career.

Empowerment Over Entitlement: Success comes from adding value, not expecting it; learning financial and business fundamentals helps you take control of your future, regardless of the economic climate.

Notable Quotes

“You need to know how to earn money and manage money. Those are the two things you need for survival—and they’re completely ignored by our education system.”

“I felt like I was putting a Band-Aid on people’s problems. I wanted to solve the root issue—empowering people with knowledge before they hit crisis.”

“Every working person is a product of entrepreneurship. You either start a business or you work for one—there’s no other way to make money.”

Connect with Vince Shorb & NFEC:

Website: financialeducatorscouncil.org

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