The Prosperity Podcast

This episode of the Prosperity Podcast focuses on the surprising success story of Oliver Anthony, an Appalachian-based singer/songwriter. Oliver's unexpected hit song, "Rich Men North of Richmond," reflects the frustrations and hopes of blue-collar, hard working Americans. Hosts emphasize that the song, depicting struggles with poverty and feeling controlled by others, resonated deeply with audiences, thrusting the home-grown artist to the top of several music charts. The discussion then shifts to the attributes of their listeners, appreciating those who exhibit humility, long-term thinking, and hard work.

Prosperity Thinkers is proud to be an affiliate of the transformative Gravy Stack movement, helping individuals around the world unlock their potential and achieve financial freedom. By providing resources, tools, and mentorship, we contribute to creating a culture of abundance, possibility, and growth. Please note, as an affiliate, we may receive compensation for our efforts. Our collaboration, however, goes beyond financial arrangements; we truly believe in the power of the Gravy Stack movement to change lives and foster prosperity.

Best-selling author Kim Butler and Spencer Shaw show you how to take more control of your finances. Tune in to The Prosperity Podcast to learn more about Prosperity Thinkers thinking and strategies today!

Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at [email protected] and we may answer it in an upcoming episode.

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• For resources and additional information of this episode go to https://prosperitythinkers.com/podcasts/
• https://gravystack.com/prosperity
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqSA-SY5Hro

Show Notes

• Background of Oliver Anthony and his struggle which leads him to start creating his own music.
• Humility and long-term thinking.
• Oliver Anthony's latest song and its popularity.
• Comparison between the themes of Anthony's song and Prosperity Thinkers' ideologies.
• Viewing scenarios from two perspectives.
• Providing assistance to those feeling trapped and seeking a way out.
• Stressing on the importance of thinking prosperously.
• The song's themes and its emotional depth.

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This episode focuses on two central topics - the concept of outliving one's money and the worth of one's money in the current economic climate. The common theme of the episode is challenging conventional notions of retirement and financial planning. Kim is highly critical of the societal construct of retirement, describing it as a "scam" and an inherently selfish way of living that often leaves retirees discontented and unproductive.

Prosperity Thinkers is proud to be an affiliate of the transformative Gravy Stack movement, helping individuals around the world unlock their potential and achieve financial freedom. By providing resources, tools, and mentorship, we contribute to creating a culture of abundance, possibility, and growth. Please note, as an affiliate, we may receive compensation for our efforts. Our collaboration, however, goes beyond financial arrangements; we truly believe in the power of the Gravy Stack movement to change lives and foster prosperity.

Best-selling author Kim Butler and Spencer Shaw show you how to take more control of your finances. Tune in to The Prosperity Podcast to learn more about Prosperity Thinkers thinking and strategies today!

Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at [email protected] and we may answer it in an upcoming episode.

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• For resources and additional information of this episode go to https://prosperitythinkers.com/podcasts/
• https://gravystack.com/prosperity

Show Notes

• Retirement is a scam, initiated from a Twitter thread
• Her perspective on Retirement, detailing her experience with people who retired but have struggles filling their time beyond short-lived excitements.
• The problems enforced by the government, like mandatory medical programs and paperwork on reaching a certain age, are discussed.
• The idea of engaging retired people into productive activities and letting them share their wisdom with younger generations is brought forward.
• The importance of long-term planning and avoiding short-term distractions to see desired results is stressed upon.
• The aspect of pursuing a 0% tax bracket as a race to the bottom is discussed, comparing it to cheap goods selling strategy.
• Retirement assets management and how to prioritize income sources are discussed, with life insurance proposed as the last asset to turn to.
• Concern about inflation and strategies to overcome it by keeping working rather than retiring are underscored.

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Kim and Spencer discuss the importance of educating children at home, guiding them towards finding something they enjoy, teaching them responsibility, and cultivating them into becoming responsible human beings. The hosts emphasize the vital role that homeschooling played in their children's positive development, citing their ability to guide them towards their interests and passions.

Prosperity Thinkers is proud to be an affiliate of the transformative Gravy Stack movement, helping individuals around the world unlock their potential and achieve financial freedom. By providing resources, tools, and mentorship, we contribute to creating a culture of abundance, possibility, and growth. Please note, as an affiliate, we may receive compensation for our efforts. Our collaboration, however, goes beyond financial arrangements; we truly believe in the power of the Gravy Stack movement to change lives and foster prosperity.

Best-selling author Kim Butler and Spencer Shaw show you how to take more control of your finances. Tune in to The Prosperity Podcast to learn more about Prosperity Thinkers thinking and strategies today!

Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at [email protected] and we may answer it in an upcoming episode.

Links and Resources from this Episode

• For resources and additional information of this episode go to https://prosperitythinkers.com/podcasts/
• https://gravystack.com/prosperity

Show Notes

• How families educate their children
• Kim and Spencer's own experiences with raising responsible adults
• The book "My First 300 Babies" and its influence on parenting methods
• What a homeschool high school graduation looks like
• Celebration of Zane's drone company and how homeschooling contributed to his success
• The challenges young adults face after graduation like renting a car or getting a hotel room
• The book "Perpetual Wealth" and applying its legacy learning method to homeschooling

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Kim and Spencer discuss the concept of having intentional money conversations at the dinner table. These talks don't center around politics or religion but on financial education, a subject usually avoided or not tackled properly at home. The intention is to use "prosperity thinking" to add more valuable information and perspectives for the listeners and their families.

Prosperity Thinkers is proud to be an affiliate of the transformative Gravy Stack movement, helping individuals around the world unlock their potential and achieve financial freedom. By providing resources, tools, and mentorship, we contribute to creating a culture of abundance, possibility, and growth. Please note, as an affiliate, we may receive compensation for our efforts. Our collaboration, however, goes beyond financial arrangements; we truly believe in the power of the Gravy Stack movement to change lives and foster prosperity.

Best-selling author Kim Butler and Spencer Shaw show you how to take more control of your finances. Tune in to The Prosperity Podcast to learn more about Prosperity Thinkers thinking and strategies today!

Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at [email protected] and we may answer it in an upcoming episode.

Links and Resources from this Episode

• For resources and additional information of this episode go to https://prosperitythinkers.com/podcasts/
• https://gravystack.com/prosperity

Show Notes

• The common lack of effective communication at dinner tables
• Importance of being purposeful about dinner time conversations
• The need to start financial conversations from a young age, using real-life examples like temper tantrums in grocery stores
• Introduction of using AI as a tool for stimulating meaningful dinner table conversations
• Making smart monetary decisions with examples of cheese purchasing to stimulate conversations at the table
• The importance of teaching children the art of active listening at dinner tables

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The hosts, Spencer Shaw and Kim Butler, focus on the topic of the home economy system, which involves three important elements: Expectations, expenses, and extra money for gigs. This concept applies to households of varying sizes and configurations. They attribute the basis of this concept to the book written by Scott Donnell and Lee Benson, Value Creation Kids, as it is a practical guide to personal finance from a principle-based viewpoint.

Prosperity Thinkers is proud to be an affiliate of the transformative Gravy Stack movement, helping individuals around the world unlock their potential and achieve financial freedom. By providing resources, tools, and mentorship, we contribute to creating a culture of abundance, possibility, and growth. Please note, as an affiliate, we may receive compensation for our efforts. Our collaboration, however, goes beyond financial arrangements; we truly believe in the power of the Gravy Stack movement to change lives and foster prosperity.

Best-selling author Kim Butler and Spencer Shaw show you how to take more control of your finances. Tune in to The Prosperity Podcast to learn more about Prosperity Thinkers thinking and strategies today!

Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at [email protected] and we may answer it in an upcoming episode.

Links and Resources from this Episode

• For resources and additional information of this episode go to https://prosperitythinkers.com/podcasts/
• https://gravystack.com/prosperity

Show Notes

• The concepts in "Value Creation Kids"
• The idea of the home economy
• Three E's of the home economy system
• Importance of clear communication in ensuring everyone's expectations
• The need for kids to contribute and feel heard as a significant part of setting expectations
• Application of these principles to adult children who still live at home
• Establishing an expectation of prosperity thinking at home
• Sharing an example about one particular experience with money management and how it plays a part in maturity and personal growth

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This episode of the Prosperity Podcast discusses the concept of retirement, challenges the connotation associated with it, and explores alternatives for a fulfilling post-work life phase which they struggle to find a suitable term for. The hosts explore the phenomenon of retirees spending their time idly, attributing it to financial frugality or unwillingness to invest in hobbies. Kim and Spencer further discuss the fear of outliving one's savings and suggest purchasing a Single Premium Immediate Annuity, which offers guaranteed lifetime income to relieve such concerns.

Prosperity Thinkers is proud to be an affiliate of the transformative Gravy Stack movement, helping individuals around the world unlock their potential and achieve financial freedom. By providing resources, tools, and mentorship, we contribute to creating a culture of abundance, possibility, and growth. Please note, as an affiliate, we may receive compensation for our efforts. Our collaboration, however, goes beyond financial arrangements; we truly believe in the power of the Gravy Stack movement to change lives and foster prosperity.

Best-selling author Kim Butler and Spencer Shaw show you how to take more control of your finances. Tune in to The Prosperity Podcast to learn more about Prosperity Thinkers thinking and strategies today!

Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at [email protected] and we may answer it in an upcoming episode.

Links and Resources from this Episode

• For resources and additional information of this episode go to https://prosperitythinkers.com/podcasts/
• https://gravystack.com/prosperity Show Notes
• The need for a new term to replace "retirement"
• The concept of "go-go years", "slow-go years", and "no-go years"
• Retirement attitudes and financial limitations
• Navigating the fear of outliving money during retirement
• Dan Sullivan's time management system for fulfilling life in retirement
• The practical idea of utilizing a hobby in the service of the community

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Scott Donnell, developer of the GravyStack app, highlights the need for children to learn money skills. Drawing from his study of wealthy families' strategies, he found that these families fostered financial responsibility in their kids by simulating real-world expenses and expectations from a young age. This empowers kids to handle money related to everyday activities, cultivating a sense of generosity and responsibility. The GravyStack app includes fun and interactive 'gigs', including chores to earn money, saving parents' time.

Best-selling author Kim Butler and Spencer Shaw show you how to take more control of your finances. Tune in to The Prosperity Podcast to learn more about Prosperity Thinkers thinking and strategies today!

Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at [email protected] and we may answer it in an upcoming episode.

Links and Resources from this Episode

• For resources and additional information of this episode go to https://prosperitythinkers.com/podcasts/
• https://gravystack.com/prosperity
• Creator of app for families with kids: https://partners.gravystackpartners.com/prosperity
• https://www.amazon.com/Value-Creation-Kid-Struggles-Children-ebook/dp/B0BY9Z1VH5
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-donnell-0335b011/es

Show Notes

• Scott emphasizes his dedication to improving the financial literacy of young people
• The outcome of interviewing a thousand parents, revealing their insecurity in teaching finances to their kids
• His journey of interviewing a hundred legacy wealth families to understand how to effectively pass on good money skills to children
• Scott's exploration led him to writing a book called "Value Creation Kid"
• Money being a tool rather than the end goal, shaping the fundamentals behind the app
• Kim shares her personal experiences from her upbringing in understanding the schooling system and parenting
• How the app features 'brain gigs' where kids can earn by performing educational tasks, emphasizing developing value-creating skills

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Kim Butler's groundbreaking eBook/ audiobook explains why typical financial advice may be sabotaging your wealth... and what to do instead!

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This Prosperity Podcast episode emphasizes the idea of collaboration over competition. Kim calls this concept "win times three" where each party involved in a deal benefits inclusively. This approach encourages sharing and giving first, believing that life will reward those who are generous. Kim highlights the instances when she collaboratively worked with professionals like Patrick Donahoe and Caleb Williams, who could be considered competitors, but instead became collaborators. Through such collaborations, they managed to further the Prosperity Economics Movement and improve client services. Kim also mentions a few other professionals she collaborated with like Spencer Shaw, stating that such collaborations can have enlightening outcomes. Kim expresses gratitude and shares the experiences where she was recognized by peers for her impact on their career, which she found fulfilling.

Prosperity Thinkers is proud to be an affiliate of the transformative Gravy Stack movement, helping individuals around the world unlock their potential and achieve financial freedom. By providing resources, tools, and mentorship, we contribute to creating a culture of abundance, possibility, and growth. Please note, as an affiliate, we may receive compensation for our efforts. Our collaboration, however, goes beyond financial arrangements; we truly believe in the power of the Gravy Stack movement to change lives and foster prosperity.

Best-selling author Kim Butler and Spencer Shaw show you how to take more control of your finances. Tune in to The Prosperity Podcast to learn more about Prosperity Thinkers thinking and strategies today!

Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at [email protected] and we may answer it in an upcoming episode.

Links and Resources from this Episode

• For resources and additional information of this episode go to https://prosperitythinkers.com/podcasts/
• https://gravystack.com/prosperity Show Notes
• The concept "win times three": A concept that reflects collaboration instead of competition
• "Give first" attitude and the notion of collaboration even with potential competitors
• Examples of collaborators who are also potential competitors in the world of whole life insurance
• The Prosperity Economics Movement and its benefits
• Attendance and participation at an event for advisors, promoting openness and sharing
• Books, copyrights, and the freedom of ideas.
• Adopting a lens of prosperity thinking around collaboration
• The benefits of the weekend spent with collaborators.
• Recognition of gratitude from collaborators, despite the initial discomfort in expressing it
• Impacts and contributions made by the books and podcast
• Kim's gratitude to collaborators who have been particularly helpful.

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In this episode of the Prosperity Podcast, Spencer Shaw and Kim Butler discuss a new direction for teaching children financial literacy, competency, and responsibility through the use of a new app called Gravy Stack. The app, along with a book titled Value Creation Kid, aims to help children learn about personal finance and money management in a fun, engaging, and interactive way.

Prosperity Thinkers is proud to be an affiliate of the transformative Gravy Stack movement, helping individuals around the world unlock their potential and achieve financial freedom. By providing resources, tools, and mentorship, we contribute to creating a culture of abundance, possibility, and growth. Please note, as an affiliate, we may receive compensation for our efforts. Our collaboration, however, goes beyond financial arrangements; we truly believe in the power of the Gravy Stack movement to change lives and foster prosperity.

Best-selling author Kim Butler and Spencer Shaw show you how to take more control of your finances. Tune in to The Prosperity Podcast to learn more about Prosperity Thinkers thinking and strategies today!

Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at [email protected] and we may answer it in an upcoming episode.

Links and Resources from this Episode

• For resources and additional information of this episode go to https://prosperitythinkers.com/podcasts/
• https://gravystack.com/prosperity
• https://partners.gravystackpartners.com/prosperity Show Notes
• Delivering on the promise of a better future for children
• Introduction of the book "Value Creation Kid" and the app "Gravy Stack"
• Moving away from the concept of allowances and introducing home gigs and mental games for children to learn financial competency
• Real-life example of children learning financial competency through entrepreneurial activities, such as curb painting and lemonade stands
• Implementing financial literacy and competency through "Gravy Stack" and its features like bank accounts, debit cards, and sub accounts
• Encouraging sharing of the podcast and the link to the app to help improve communities

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In this episode of the Prosperity Podcast, Spencer Shaw and Kim Butler discuss the impact of remote work on family prosperity and share their personal experiences and insights on working from home. They highlight the benefits and challenges of remote work through various perspectives, such as time management, leveraging technology and human resources, effective communication, and maintaining work-life balance.

Best-selling author Kim Butler and Spencer Shaw show you how to take more control of your finances. Tune in to The Prosperity Podcast to learn more about Prosperity Thinkers thinking and strategies today!

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Show Notes

• Kim discusses her experience with remote work and the positive impact it has had on family life
• The benefits of remote work in terms of time management and flexibility with family schedules
• Importance of time management and how it can be leveraged in a remote work environment
• The concept of free days, focus days, and buffer days to improve productivity and prevent burnout
• Leveraging technology and utilizing other people's unique abilities in a remote work situation
• Communication as a key component of successful remote work and family interactions

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