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Want real financial freedom as an entrepreneur?

In this episode, I break down three essential rules that have helped me eliminate financial anxiety, avoid lifestyle creep, and build a moat around my family—so I can stay creative and take risks without stressing about money. If you want a clear path to entrepreneur-focused financial safety, this is it.

Here's what I cover:

• How financial stress crushes creativity and business growth
• Why my main goal isn't luxury—it's a safety net for my family
• 3 simple (but not easy) financial rules that protect your business and future

✅ The 3 Rules for Entrepreneur Financial Freedom:

1. Do NOT finance luxury: If you can't buy the Bentley in cash, don't buy it. Financing luxury only increases stress and risk—and it's not how wealthy people actually play the game.
2. Your net worth should be greater than your mortgage: Build a balance sheet where, if you liquidated your assets, you could wipe out your mortgage. It's about more than money—it's mental space to stay calm and creative.
3. Ensure your cash flow exceeds your debt payments: Whether through rentals, dividends, or your business—own income-producing assets that cover your total debt payments. Then your active income is all upside.

🚫 Avoid Lifestyle Creep:

• Don't let growing income lock you into massive expenses. Too many entrepreneurs start pulling more out of their business, cutting crucial investments like marketing or mentorships, and end up stuck. Keep your business lean and growing.

⏱️ Chapters:

• 00:00 Why Financial Anxiety Crushes Entrepreneurs
• 03:15 Rule #1: Never Finance Luxury
• 09:45 Rule #2: Net Worth > Mortgage
• 16:20 Rule #3: Cash Flow Beats Debt
• 22:40 How Lifestyle Creep Strangles Growth
• 27:15 Build Your Financial Moat—Try Harder

The bottom line? These rules might take years to achieve (they did for me). But if you want to build a durable business and protect your family—while keeping your mind clear to create and grow—you'll need to try harder and stick to them.

Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerred.moon/ My site: https://better.biz Get my book: https://bit.ly/killingcomfort

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