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She Quit a $100K Job, Took a Loan, And Now She’s a Millionaire | Kelly Rohrs


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Today on MyFinJourney, we are joined by Kelly Roars, CPA, strategist, and co-host of the podcast From Zero to Millions.

Kelly’s story is not your typical saf career path. She was a rising star recognized as one of the Top 50 Women in Business on Long Island and named to the 40 Under 40 list. On paper she had it all a stable six figure salary, security and a predictable future.But during COVID with a newborn at home, she made a decision that most people would call crazy. She walked away from her job with zero clients and no guaranteed income. Fast forward just a few years Kelly now runs her own thriving firm with 6 staff is on track for $1M+ in sales and has built her brand almost entirely on the back of LinkedIn.


What You’ll Learn:

How to turn LinkedIn into consistent referrals without ads

When a HELOC makes sense vs an SBA loan

The refund trap and why aiming for near zero beats big refunds

Cash flow habits for service businesses that hate surprises

Boundaries, firing bad clients, and pricing with confidence

Delegation that scales quality and buys back time

The mindset ladder she used to go from dropout to 40 Under 40

Episode Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction to Kelly Roars

(01:02) Kelly's Early Career and Entrepreneurial Spirit

(02:00) Starting Her Own Business During COVID

(02:46) Building a Business and Overcoming Challenges

(05:32) The Power of Social Media in Business

(12:38) Financial Strategies and Risk Management

(16:35) Investing and Diversification

(17:38) Lifestyle Changes and Personal Growth

(18:13) Balancing Work and Family Life

(19:45) The Importance of Delegation

(20:51) Setting Boundaries and Managing Deadlines

(21:30) Parenting and Professional Growth

(23:01) Financial Literacy for Clients

(25:52) Common Client Concerns

(33:04) Advice for Personal Financial Management

(34:39) Getting in Touch with Kelly Rohrs


🔗 CONNECT WITH KELLY ROHRS

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyrohrs/

Email: [email protected]


🔗 CONNECT WITH MUSTAFA LADHA (HOST)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mustafa-ladha/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@my.finjourney

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UmpEcnU2Z0UxxDuvenmNx

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/myfinjourney/id1815511353


If you’ve ever feared running out of money in retirement, or wondered why hard work isn’t translating into wealth. This episode will change how you think about money forever.


⚡ Don’t wait until it’s too late. Invest in yourself NOW.

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