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#018  What’s riskier: starting a business or relying on your job as your only source of income?

Today, I am lucky to have Nick Loper, Chief Side Hustler at Side Hustle Nation. He is an entrepreneur involved in a variety of projects. Like any business, it has its ups and downs, which can be stressful, but Nick learns something new every day. Nick started this Side Hustle Nation because he believes in the hustle.

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In This Episode:

• [ 0:05 ] All about Nick Loper 
• [ 2:05 ] Why you need multiple sources of income 
• [ 4:50 ] Teaching our children about multiple sources of income 
• [ 9:25 ] How Nick will teach his children about entrepreneurship  
• [ 12:00 ] Examples of unique side hustles  
• [ 14:40 ] The biggest challenge that Nick had to overcome   
• [ 18:55 ] What Nick would change about his journey 
• [ 21:30 ] Advice for starting a side hustle 

Links Mentioned: 

• Side Hustle Nation: https://www.sidehustlenation.com
• Listen to The Side Hustle Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-side-hustle-show/id655135292
• Side Hustle Nation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sidehustlenation
• Side Hustle Nation on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nloper
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#017 Today, I am lucky to have Jacqueline Collins Prester. Jacqueline is a National Board Certified business teacher and instructional technology specialist at Mansfield High School. Jacqueline has been a vocal advocate of financial literacy education for years. She has worked with many organizations to bring attention to the need for financial literacy education for all. Massachusetts recently established financial literacy standards within the 2018 History and Social Science Framework, and additional standards signed into law by Governor Baker via Chapter 438, An Act Relative to Financial Literacy In Schools.

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-       “Schools assume financial literacy is being taught at home. However, parents are not comfortable with the material.”

-       “The sooner children start saving and investing, the better off they will be.”

-       “People need to budget in a different way during the pandemic.”

-       “Understand financial literacy, so banks don’t make money off of you.”

-       “It’s okay to talk about money with your children.”

In This Episode:

• [ 2:18 ] The overall state of financial literacy in this country  
• [ 7:43 ] How parents can help their children succeed 
• [ 13:58 ] The ways financial literacy will affect generational wealth 
• [ 20:58] About Jacqueline’s passion for teaching 
• [ 23:03 ] Jacqueline’s favorite financial literacy resource 
• [ 25:43 ] What people don’t realize about financial literacy   
• [ 26:03 ] Advice for parents 

Links Mentioned: 

• Jacqueline’s Website: http://jcollinsma.com/
• Jacqueline’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/JCollinsMA
• Jacqueline’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcollinsma/
• Jacqueline’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JCollinsMA/
• Jacqueline’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jcollinsmass/
• Next Gen Personal Finance: https://www.ngpf.org
• Check out our Website: https://raisingfinancialfreedom.com/
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#016 Today, I am lucky to have Daniel Massimino. In 2019, Daniel Massimino founded The Credit Connection, an innovative “solution” provider in credit repair services and business lending, in order to help people build the lives they deserve. Working previously for a credit repair agency, Dan saw holes in the framework of the business model that surrounded him, and it lit a fire in him to create a pathway for his vision. That fire is what drove Dan to The Credit Connection, and is what continues to drive him in evolving his organization every day.

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-       “You can earn unlimited amounts of money.”

-       “Get to a point in your life where you can save 40% of your income.”

-       “Credit is a tool – if used correctly, it will help you get leaps ahead in life.”

-       “Credit should be used on things that get you a return in life.”

In This Episode:

• [ 1:53 ] Why most people have troubles with credit
• [ 5:18 ] What credit should be used for
• [ 7:38 ] Building your children’s credit 
• [ 10:53 ] How divorce can affect your credit  
• [ 13:13 ] Teaching your children about credit 
• [ 17:33 ] How you can use credit as a tool   

Links Mentioned: 

• Us Credit Connection Website: http://uscreditconnection.com/
• Dan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danrefreshed/
• Dan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dan.pgh/
• Check out our website: https://raisingfinancialfreedom.com/
• Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaisingFinancialFreedom

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#015 Building Financial Resilience Through Hip Hop Pedagogy

Today, I am lucky to have Brian ‘Dyalekt’ Kushner. He moved from St. Croix to New York to study acting and law. He also liked to rap. After witnessing civil rights injustices at the law firm he worked for, he dropped both the job and the law classes, pursuing the arts instead. Performances at the Nuyorican led him to Hip Hop Theater, writing plays that have been performed on stages across the world. He didn’t sleep on the rapping either, releasing music and touring internationally. His first album/one man play Square Peg Syndrome helped him get named to the Public Theater’s Emerging Writer’s Group. He has been a mainstay in NYC’s theater and Hip Hop scenes, rocking everywhere from the Bowery Ballroom to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

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In This Episode:

• [1 :50 ] Dyalekt’s take on financial literacy and how he uses Hip Hop to teach students about finances
• [ 9:15 ] Teaching students about saving and budgeting through rap
• [ 13:00 ] What Dyalekt will teach his children about money
• [ 17:10 ] How Pockets Change will teach sessions in school
• [ 19:40 ] What people don’t realize about money
• [ 29:00 ] Dyalekt’s favorite part of teaching children  
• [ 34:15 ] Find out more about Pockets Change

Links Mentioned: 

• Pockets Change: http://www.pocketschange.com
• Follow Pockets Change on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pocketschange/
• Follow Pockets Change on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PocketsChange
• Like Pockets Change on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pocketschange
• Find Your Money Personality: http://www.pocketschange.com/personality
• Dyalekt: http://dyalekt.com
• Check out our website: https://raisingfinancialfreedom.com/
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#014 Vending Machines Open the Door to Financial Independence

Today, I am lucky to have Lakinya Francis join the show. Are you looking for additional income that wouldn’t require too much of an investment of either time or money?

iKrave Vending’s founder Lakinya Francis, discovered an opportunity to start-up a small vending machine service company. Though the initial start-up cost was reasonably affordable, her efforts took no time away from her full-time work. Lakinya found that finding high-quality equipment that wouldn’t break the bank and then obtaining locations to place her machines proved to be a challenge. However, her tenacity finally paid off after months of searching for a used machine that met her expectations. She started to enjoy the profits after placing her vending machine in a local mechanic’s shop.

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In This Episode:

• [ 1:55 ] How Lakinya started in the vending machine business
• [ 3:30 ] What it’s like to be a vending machine entrepreneur 
• [ 7:25 ] How parents and children can get involved with the vending machine industry 
• [ 14:15 ] The best machines for kids to start with 
• [ 17:35 ] Where to place your vending machine 
• [ 24:30 ] What parents and children can expect to learn with a vending machine  
• [ 30:45 ] The most significant frustration with the vending machine industry 

Links Mentioned: 

• iKrave Vending: https://raisingfinancialfreedom.com/ikravevending
• iKrave Vending on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ikravevending
• iKrave Vending on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ikravevending
• Lakinya’s email: [email protected]
• Candy Machines: https://www.candymachines.com
• VendingLocator4u: https://vendinglocator4u.com
• OfferUp: https://offerup.com
• Greenlight: https://www.greenlightcard.com
• Check out our website: https://raisingfinancialfreedom.com/
• Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaisingFinancialFreedom
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#013 How are you teaching your children to be confident? 

Today, I am lucky to have Gabrielle “Gabby” Goodwin, founder and CEO of GaBBY Bows. She has been working diligently at perfecting her products, building a brand, and being a student since the age of 7. Gabby’s products can be found on the shelves in 74 Target stores throughout the country.

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In This Episode:

• [ 2:04 ] The best part of Gabby’s journey
• [ 5:24 ] How Gabby learned about money  
• [ 8:09 ] What it is like to start a business  
• [ 10:49 ] How Gabby inspires her classmates  
• [ 14:54 ] What people don’t realize about running a business 
• [ 23:19 ] Dreams really do come true in entrepreneurship 
• [ 26:24 ] Avoiding pitfalls in business 

Links Mentioned: 

• GaBBY Bows: https://gabbybows.com
• Follow Gabby: 
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbybows/ 
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealgabbybows/ 
  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWi8ijLdauQrIxPWtmZCI5w 
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/gabbybows 

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#012This episode  we go over some key points of things to come from Raising Financial Freedom in the near future. We also would like to thank you the listener for helping our show grow and sharing with other parents, so that all parents know we are here to help them on the journey to a financially fit or free child.

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#011 Did you know research has shown us that 95% of our brains and habits are formed before six? 

Today, I am lucky to have Jim DeGaetano, the author of The Fruitful Retirement, and Larry The Bunny Saves His Money, the President of Diamond Wealth Advisors, and a keynote speaker on the topics of strategic planning, retirement, and relationship capital. He resides in Carlisle, PA, with his wife Jen and his two kids Anna and Garrett, who have both given their seal of approval to his new best-selling children's book Larry the Bunny Saves his Money.

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Links Mentioned: 

• Larry the Bunny Saves his Money
• The Fruitful Retirement: A Financial Framework for Your Life's Greatest Chapter
• Jim’s website: https://www.diamondwealthadvisors.com/
• Check out our website: https://raisingfinancialfreedom.com/
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#010 Today, I am lucky to have Lane Kawaoka. Lane owns 4,000+ units and where he is responsible for finding investment opportunities, analysis, and marketing. Mr. Kawaoka obtained a BS in Industrial Engineer and MS in Civil Engineering and Construction Management from the University of Washington. In addition to an analytical engineering background, Lane has real world experience in working as a project manager for over $230 million dollars of capital construction projects in both the public and private sector. Working as a high paid professional in Corporate America and frustrated by the traditional wealth building dogma, Lane was compelled to inspire and mentor other working professionals via his top rated podcast at SimplePassiveCashflow.com.

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Links Mentioned: 

• Simple Passive Cashflow: https://raisingfinancialfreedom.com/simplepassivecashflow
• Lane on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanekawaoka/
• Listen to Lane’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lane-kawaoka/id1353481757
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#009 What are you teaching your children about failure? 

Today, I am lucky to have Gurpreet Padda. Gurpreet helps his physician colleagues develop a cohesive commercial real estate investment strategy based on his lifetime of industry experience. When Gurpreet founded a real estate investment, development, and management company, Red Pill Kapital, he did so with one goal—to help his fellow doctors attain financial independence and practice medicine on their own terms.

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• Gurpreet’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gurpreet-padda
• Red Pill: https://redpillkapital.com/
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