For Your Own Good

Discover the habits of the rich with Rich Somers - practical money habits, investor mindset tips, and real estate strategies to help you escape the middle-class trap.Want health, money, love, happiness - 100%? Rich breaks down the daily habits and mindset shifts that move every area of your life forward.From “money loves speed” to cutting toxic friends, going all-in, and the two habits that solve 99% of your problems - this episode is a masterclass on getting rich and winning in life.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kassidy.warren/Listen and Watch:Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-your-own-good/id1793769313Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@KassidyWarren

In this episode, Chef Maria Mazon sits down with Kassidy Warren for an unfiltered conversation about identity, failure, and the long road back to self-respect. The twice-nominated James Beard semifinalist opens up about coming out later in life, ballooning stress that nearly closed her flagship restaurant Boca Tacos y Tequila, and the therapy-and-boxing routine that helped her shed seventy pounds and reclaim her joy.Maria explains why she refuses to serve sour cream, what most Americans get wrong about Mexican food, how a single Top Chef audition during lockdown reshaped her career, and why every yellow street dog in Mexico has a piece of her heart. Along the way she shares hard-won lessons on humility, hiring people who need a second chance, and leading a kitchen with both hunger and compassion.Grab a cold Mexican Coke, settle in, and let Maria remind you that even on the hardest days, “the worst case is we still have each other.”// Chapters0:00:00 Intro0:00:38 Owning Every Identity Label0:04:40 Pandemic-Era Top Chef Breakthrough0:08:05 Rock Bottom and Self-Rediscovery0:12:30 Therapy, Boxing, Seventy-Pound Loss0:18:20 James Beard Recognition Explained0:25:10 Restaurant Failures and Lessons0:33:45 Battling Anxiety in the Kitchen0:41:20 Tucson Roots and Community Love0:49:05 Myths of Mexican Cuisine0:56:15 Sonoran Hot Dogs Appreciation1:04:10 Giving Staff Real Opportunities1:12:25 Future TV Vision and Purpose1:25:00 Rapid Fire and Closing Thoughts// CONNECT WITH USGuest – Chef Maria Mazon: https://www.instagram.com/chefmariamazon/Host – Kassidy Warren: https://www.instagram.com/kassidy.warren// LISTEN & WATCH• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-your-own-good/id1793769313

Kevin Reardon. From Attorney to Hotel Empire: Creative Finance, Marketing Arbitrage & Why Thinking Different PaysKevin Reardon went from sleeping on his law office floor to turning rundown motels into boutique hotel gold mines. In this conversation he breaks down the creative financing structure that got him his first property with zero bank loans, the Facebook ad arbitrage that generated $50K from $200 spend, and why he thinks differently about "expensive" deals than everyone else.What you'll learn:• The triple-net lease + purchase option combo that launched his hotel career• How to solve the seller's problem first (then structure your win)• Why one viral TikTok weekend generated $200K in bookings before opening day• The mindset shift from "I can't afford it" to "does the deal work?"• Marketing arbitrage opportunities most hotel owners still miss• When to double down vs. when to pull back (and his biggest regrets)Kevin also opens up about walking away from a $700K law salary, the danger of taking advice from people who haven't done what you're trying to do, and why he and fiancé Julia choose hotels over houses every time.If you've ever wondered how to think like a creative dealmaker instead of a traditional buyer, this episode rewires your approach to both real estate and life.Chapters0:00:00 Intro0:00:47 Think Different to Earn Different0:11:54 Creative Finance Breakthrough0:25:05 Marketing Your Hotel Today0:37:01 Why Most People Stop0:42:22 Power of Believing Mentors0:48:33 Focusing on Yourself0:57:14 Millennial Education Trap1:05:59 Decluttering Life and Business1:10:05 Closing ThoughtsConnect with KevinInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/kevinreardon/Connect with KassidyInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/kassidy.warrenListen & Watch• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-your-own-good/id1793769313• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1UfWzqSpuL685ReFGnIrgB

In this conversation Soli and I unpack the dark side of hustle culture, functional-medicine testing, why most “bio-hacks” are noise, the six-figure tuition that real-estate mistakes provide, and the big swing she’s planning next: a network of modern bathhouses that fuse design, community, and deep restoration. • How a single kombucha in Guatemala triggered two years of spiralling illness • The gut, hair-mineral, and blood panels that finally cracked the case • Why sauna + cold plunge beat red-light therapy (for her) every time • Turning a tired 1950s motel into a Forbes-featured wellness hideaway • Losing $500 000 in deals — and why she’d sign the cheques again • Choosing a partner who roots for your wildest ideas, not the safest ones • Fund model vs. syndication: the hot debate every aspiring hotel owner facesStick around for Soli’s thoughts on stepping off the goal-treadmill, finding joy in stillness, and giving yourself permission to change your mind without apology.-----Chapters00:00 Intro00:45 Burnout & Health Crisis08:18 Wellness Trends Debunked17:31 Parasite & Healthcare 25:54 Functional Medicine Answers34:12 Sabbatical & New Vision41:29 Real-Estate Losses & Lessons50:26 Building TERRA Wellness Hotel57:35 Bigger Dreams & Support--------CONNECT WITH SOLIInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/lattes.and.leases/CONNECT WITH KASSIDYInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/kassidy.warren---------LISTEN & WATCH• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-your-own-good/id1793769313YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@KassidyWarren

Matt King’s story starts on a flat air-less air mattress at a GoBundance event, where he poured water for multimillionaires. Ten years later he is CEO of the same 900-member mastermind, oversees a collective net worth of 5.4 billion dollars, raises three young children, and runs a Texas ranch stocked with zebras, Highland cattle, goats, and a pot-bellied pig named Clementine.In this conversation Matt explains how he turned grief into fuel after losing a best friend, why money becomes pure energy only when it moves through you, and how learning to say no unlocked his next level. He breaks down the VIA-at-scale model that keeps GoBundance intimate while it grows, tells the exact phone call that took him from volunteer to CEO, and shows how he teaches radical choice by buying his three-year-old a dirt bike the day he learned to pedal. We dig into shiny-object syndrome, the myth of balance, and why a vivid five-year vision is the first step toward a bigger life. If you feel torn between chasing success and finding meaning, this episode will reset your compass.-------CHAPTERS0:00:00 Intro0:00:37 Learning Through Failure0:07:58 Life Balance & Money0:17:28 Living Life Large and Bold0:25:43 From Water Boy to CEO0:38:53 Breaking Shiny Object Syndrome Patterns0:46:23 Inside GoBundance Six Foundational Pillars0:54:33 Teaching Children Radical Life Choice1:04:53 Saying No for Exponential Growth1:12:03 Making Ordinary Ranch Moments Extraordinary1:15:18 Closing Reflections and Future Connections-------LISTEN & WATCH• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-your-own-good/id1793769313• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1UfWzqSpuL685ReFGnIrgB-------CONNECT WITHKASSIDY WARRENhttps://www.instagram.com/kassidy.warrenMATT KINGhttps://www.instagram.com/mattking.atx/

Courtney Johnson, a creator advocate and 'anti-gatekeeper', joins Kassidy Warren to share insights on building impactful personal brands and tapping into creativity. They discuss the power of visibility for entrepreneurs, emphasizing that making noise often leads to opportunities. Courtney reveals her innovative strategies for leveraging LinkedIn and short-form video for significant income. She also delves into the benefits of psychedelics for unlocking creativity and the importance of self-care and cycle-syncing for women in the workplace, empowering them to thrive.

Preston Smiles joins Kassidy Warren for an inspiring conversation about overcoming fear, releasing shame, and aligning your life with authentic purpose. Preston shares personal insights from his journey through life-changing health scares, transformative community events, and redefining true masculinity beyond societal expectations. Discover the keys to genuine success, meaningful connections, and intentional manifestation.CHAPTERS00:00 Life-Changing Heart Condition03:27 Creating the Love Mob Movement10:06 From Donut to Six-Figure Book Deal19:37 Manifestation: What You Seek is Seeking You27:42 Facing Your Invisible Opponent38:16 Releasing Shame and Removing Masks42:03 Proximity is Power51:01 Redefining Authentic Masculinity01:00:04 Building Your "Of Course" MindsetLISTEN & WATCH• Apple Podcasts: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-your-own-good/id1793769313](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-your-own-good/id1793769313)• Full video versions: [https://www.youtube.com/@KassidyWarren](https://www.youtube.com/@KassidyWarren)CONNECTKASSIDY[https://www.instagram.com/kassidy.warren](https://www.instagram.com/kassidy.warren)PRESTON[https://www.instagram.com/prestonsmiles/](https://www.instagram.com/prestonsmiles/)

Quit Corporate, Travel the World & Buy Cash-Flowing Businesses w/ Brian Luebben | Action Academy, Passionate Income & Premium HospitalityBrian Luebben walked away from a \$250K sales gig at 27, replaced his salary with cash-flowing rentals and small businesses, and now runs the 7-figure Action Academy while living out of a carry-on. In this episode we unpack:* Why “passive” income is overrated—and how passionate income lets you travel and work on what matters.* The directional → sequential → tactical clarity stack for deciding what to buy and why.* A simple apprenticeship model that slashes risk on your first big real-estate or business deal.* How Brian’s members add an average \$48K/yr in new cash flow—and the exact metrics he tracks.* The 70-20-10 content rule, handling haters, and designing a life you’d pay to live twice.He also reveals his plan to pay cash for a flagship cliff-side boutique hotel—nicknamed “The Sexton”—and why premium hospitality, RALs, and triple-net industrial are his top plays for the next decade.---CHAPTERS0:00 Proximity ≠ Power — Whistler mastermind recap1:45 Money amplifies who you already are4:40 Corporate exit & 12-month world tour on cash flow6:15 Passive vs Passionate income (and why \$10K/mo isn’t the goal)9:40 Clarity first: where & why before the how13:00 De-risking big deals through apprenticeship & sweat equity18:30 From \$2.3M to \$5M: vision-value-vehicle game plan24:05 Premium travel, luxury hotels & the “Sexton” dream resort28:50 Action Academy stats: \$729K avg deal, \$48K cash-flow bump32:20 Buying small businesses vs. buying more doors36:10 Haters, \$6K/mo penthouse & financial minimalism40:40 Finding a mission-aligned partner & building family freedom---LISTEN & WATCH• Apple Podcasts: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-your-own-good/id1793769313](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-your-own-good/id1793769313)• Full video versions: [https://www.youtube.com/@KassidyWarren](https://www.youtube.com/@KassidyWarren)CONNECTKASSIDYhttps://www.instagram.com/kassidy.warrenBRIANhttps://www.instagram.com/brianluebben---Got value? Tap Like, share your biggest takeaway below, and subscribe for weekly playbooks on content that converts, cash-flow freedom, and designing a life you’d never vacation from.---#ForYourOwnGood #KassidyWarren #BrianLuebben #ActionAcademy #PassiveIncome #CashFlow #SmallBusinessAcquisition #RealEstateInvesting #Hospitality #FinancialFreedom #TravelLifestyle

In this episode of For Your Own Good, I sit down with Isaac French, the visionary designer who built and sold a micro-resort for $7 million in just two years. We dig into:• How Isaac went from a $45K/year bookkeeper with $19K in savings to creating a multi-million dollar hospitality brand• The shocking story of being banned from Airbnb and how it led to $40,000 in direct bookings in just one week• Why Isaac spent 40+ hours designing a custom guest book (and how it transformed the guest experience)• The "holy trinity" of land amenities that make properties irresistible• How to create spaces that combat loneliness and make people feel truly alive• The counterintuitive approach to design that prioritizes art over ROIWhether you're interested in real estate, hospitality, design, or simply creating more meaningful spaces in your own life, this conversation reveals the principles behind spaces that move people emotionally and financially.Isaac shares his philosophy that "nature is the space where people feel most alive" and explains how he applies this to create experiences that guests can't stop talking about. Hit play to discover why perfectionism might actually be your secret weapon in a world of commoditized experiences.#ForYourOwnGood #KassidyWarren #IsaacFrench #FYOG #MicroResort #HospitalityDesign #ArtInNatureSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-your-own-good/id1793769313Watch YouTube to catch the video versions: https://www.youtube.com/@KassidyWarrenConnect with Hosts/Guests:KASSIDY https://www.instagram.com/kassidy.warrenISAAChttps://www.instagram.com/isaacfrench_/

In this episode, I sit down with Olivia Totty, who shares her incredible journey from working as an engineer on oil rigs to building a $3 million real estate portfolio. We dive into how she paid off $25,000 in credit card debt, discovered the magic of house hacking, and turned her love for travel into a thriving real estate business with short-term rentals. Olivia gets real about the challenges of quitting her corporate job, why financial literacy changed her life, and how she’s now helping others through her coaching program. If you’re into real estate investing, financial freedom, or just need a push to take action, this episode’s got you covered with tons of inspiration and practical tips!"Key Topics Included:Olivia’s engineering background in oil and gasTransition to real estate investingHouse hacking and short-term rentalsPaying off debt and financial literacyOvercoming analysis paralysis and taking actionTravel and freedom as core valuesHer coaching program and future visionSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-your-own-good/id1793769313Watch YouTube to catch the video versions:  https://www.youtube.com/@KassidyWarren