As the new year approaches, many conversations focus on what to invest in, what might crash next, or where the next opportunity lies. But lasting wealth is rarely built by reacting to headlines — it’s built by following a clear sequence.

In this episode, I share the simple, repeatable system I’ve used and taught for years:

building income first, then investing profits across multiple assets, and hedging risk to stay resilient through economic cycles.

We explore why the order you do things in matters more than chasing individual opportunities, and how a foundation built on controllable income leads to calmer, more confident investing decisions over time.

This episode is especially relevant if you’re thinking about the year ahead and want to start with clarity rather than urgency.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Why wealth is built in a sequence, not a single decision
• The role of online business as a foundation for income and flexibility
• Why investing profits removes emotional pressure from decision-making
• How different assets play different roles:
• Shares for income and growth
• Property for leverage and stability
• Crypto for asymmetric opportunity
• Why gold and silver act as protection when cycles turn
• How building systems creates resilience through change

Key Takeaway

Wealth isn’t built by reacting to every market movement.

It’s built by following a system you trust — calmly, consistently, and over time.

Useful For:

• Anyone starting or rebuilding their financial strategy
• Entrepreneurs building income before investing
• Investors looking to reduce stress and increase resilience
• Those thinking long-term rather than chasing short-term trends

© Karen Newton 2025

Business and Wealth Strategies Where Smart Entrepreneurs Build Lasting Wealth.

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The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as financial, investment, legal, or tax advice and should not be construed as such.

I am not a licensed financial advisor, and the strategies discussed are based on personal experience and general market knowledge. Always do your own research and consider your individual financial goals, risk tolerance, and personal circumstances before making any investment decisions.

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