So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

Even though this is NOT something we like to admit, we know all too well that our New Year’s resolutions do not always pan out the way we want! In fact, stats show that right around this time of year, most of us simply abandon them. If you wondered why or more importantly, what can help, you will enjoy today’s episode. Chris Brogan is the CEO of Owner Media Group, a highly sought after speaker and the New York Times bestselling author of 8 books, including The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth, and Just Start Here. He is an expert in leadership development who works with professionals like YOU and such well-known brands as Disney, Coke and Google. Through his work, Chris discovered the missing element in accomplishing his OWN goals and as a result, created a Brave New Year program. It’s an 8-week online class which provides information, coaching and community to help you achieve your New Year’s resolutions. I can’t wait to check it out myself! Three takeaways from our interview: -- A financial habit that helps keep Chris’ financial health in check -- How to succeed with New Year’s resolutions -- Key link between being yourself and making money visit www.SoMoneyPodcast.com for more.Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest in an international superstar. Chris Ducker is the founder and CEO of Virtual Staff Finder and the Live2Sell Group of Companies. He is well known as a "Virtual CEO.” He is a frequent keynote speaker. We were both keynotes, in fact, at FinCon14 in New Orleans last year. Chris is British and lives in the Philippines with his family. And he’s written a fantastic book. It’s inspired me to be more efficient with my business…Chris’ book Virtual Freedom: How to Work with Virtual Staff to Buy More Time, Become More Productive and Build Your Dream Business", is an Amazon Bestseller. Three takeaways from our interview: When you know you’re ready to outsource some of your work. When it’s worth your time and money. How Chris plans to retire early…and by early we’re talking 50 years old. One of the most important habits Chris recommends all entrepreneurs practice. For more visit www.SoMoneyPodcast.comLearn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’ve been privileged to have many amazing women on the show! And today’s guest is no exception. Manisha Thakor is a founder of MoneyZen.com and a financial literacy advocate for women, who co-authored two critically acclaimed personal finance books: On My Own Two Feet: A Modern Girl’s Guide to Personal Finance and Get Financially Naked: How to Talk Money With Your Honey. Manisha is a Chartered Financial Analyst who spent over 20 years working in the financial services industry. In 2009, she launched her Financial Education practice. And in 2012, she started her independent Wealth Management practice, MoneyZen.com which recently merged with Buckingham Family of Financial Services. Today, in addition to her current role with Buckingham as a Director of Wealth Strategies for Women, she also serves as a consultant to TIAA-CREF’s Women’s Engagement Initiative and is on the National Board of the Girls Scouts. Three takeaways from our interview: -- How Manisha got hooked on personal finance -- Her best stress-reduction secret -- Her go-to investing approach … an approach she only RECENTLY realized is the BEST way to go …after many years in the industry. For more, visit SoMoneyPodcast.comLearn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

J. Money is one of the most influential financial bloggers of our time and the founder of 2 personal finance websites BudgetsareSexy.com and RockstarFinance.com. He also coaches people interested in blogging and online business for both pay, and not! Like many of us, J. struggled with money and made some poor choices early on. So what did he do? He decided to blog about. In 2008 he started his personal finance blog, BudgetsareSexy.com, to track his spending and keep himself accountable. And that worked! Since then, he’s built his net worth to over half a million dollars… by doing what he loves! Three takeaways from our interview: -- Why home ownership is not for everyone -- How Craigslist helps J. develop better money habits…and MAKE money WEEKLY. -- Awesome tips for reducing your phone bill  For more visit SoMoneyPodcast.comLearn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this installment of Ask Farnoosh, questions about retirement planning, paying down debt in your 60s and the benefits of outsourcing.Visit SoMoneyPodcast.com for more!Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farnoosh answers questions about how to save on a wedding, paying down debt after a job loss, investing for retirement and much more. Head to SoMoneyPodcast.com.Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’re a woman seeking more financial guidance, inspiration and a supportive community, you’ll love today’s episode. We have the founder and CEO of DailyWorth.com the web’s premiere financial media company for women – Amanda Steinberg. She launched the company in 2009 while pregnant with her second child. She went from being a computer programmer to building a powerful business that makes an extraordinary social impact. People told her she was nuts for venturing out on her own. And here we are years later, the site’s surpassed one million e-mail subscribers. Web traffic is about to hit 2 million this month. Well done, Amanda. I am privileged to write for DailyWorth and thank Amanda and the team for inviting me on board as a senior writer. Three takeaways from this interview: -- Amanda’s favorite financial habit that helps her have more money clarity? -- How a $90,000 tax bill changed her life… for the better! -- And the crazy social conditioning that sometimes keeps women from reaching their financial potential. For more visit SoMoneyPodcast.comLearn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s guest started investing when he was 10 years old and managed to grow his $5,000 inheritance to pay for two years of college. My guest today is Ryan Levesque. Ryan is a marketing expert and business coach who started his business in 2008 armed with nothing but a $450 laptop, an Ivy-league education and an insatiable curiosity to understand why people buy... which led him to creating the “Ask Formula”. He describes it extensively in his new book “Ask” that he has generously offered for free to the SoMoney listeners! Tune in to the episode to find out how to get yours! There are 100 copies to give away, so if you act fast there's a good chance you'll win. Ryan has used his Ask formula to help build multi-million dollar businesses in 17 different industries, generating over $100 million dollars in sales in the process. Today, he and his team offer training, consulting, and implementation services for entrepreneurs and businesses at all levels. Three takeaways from this interview: -- Why and HOW Ryan left the golden handcuffs of his dream cushy job to explore his passion. -- The unusual 4-word question he says can help entrepreneurs boost income by 36%. -- How to eliminate decision fatigue so you can focus on the things that truly matter in your life. For more check out SoMoneyPodcast.comLearn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Without a doubt, today’s guest is going to make you smile… He is a thirty-something retiree who now writes a personal finance blog with a cultish following, goes on 2-month long vacations, and occasionally takes on cool carpentry projects to keep his creative juices flowing! Sound too good to be true? Well, he’s the real deal. It’s Mr. Money Mustache… Three takeaways from this interview: -- How Mr. Money Mustache was able to retire at age 30! And the rules behind his religion also known as mustachinism? -- The cultural forces that pressure us to spend beyond our needs. -- What drives happiness and why a lot of us have yet to figure out the whole happiness thing. Visit SoMoneyPodcast.comLearn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s guest is going to give us the kick in the pants that we often need to get outside our comfort zone, to face the fear, get in the seat of creation and do even greater things. Get ready to become uncomfortable! His name is Josh Elledge. He is a consumer savings expert and founder & chief executive angel of savingsangel.com®, the most comprehensive coupon and sale matching service available…. the site helps folks cut our monthly grocery bill in half!  In 2014, Josh also launched 90 Days to Abundance – a webinar series and a podcast which teaches the secrets to saving money and time in ALL areas of life – not just at the grocery store. A few key takeaways from this interview: -- How not to let fear dictate your value. -- Why Josh worked 60 hours a week during high school and how that shaped the rest of his life… -- How Oprah and Bono influenced Josh and indirectly helped conceive his business! -- The trait that makes a terrible employee but a fantastic entrepreneur. For more visit SoMoneyPodcast.comLearn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.