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Building Your Money Machine
Welcome to 'Building Your Money Machine,' (fka The Affluent Entrepreneur Show) hosted by Mel Abraham, CPA, a renowned financial expert and author of USA Today Bestseller, 'Building Your Money Machine: How to Get Your Money to Work Harder For You Than You Did For It!.' On this podcast, Mel shares his insights and experiences from over 30 years in the field of wealth-building, entrepreneurship and mentorship to financial freedom. Each episode provides actionable strategies to master your money, remove financial stress, and live a life by choice, not chance. Whether you work for a company, are a seasoned entrepreneur or someone just starting out on your financial journey, this podcast offers the tools, actionable frameworks and knowledge you need to create your own money machine and secure your financial future. Tune in weekly for expert advice, inspiring guest interviews, and the practical wisdom that will help you take control of your financial destiny. Subscribe now and start building the life you’ve always dreamed of.
Episodes
431 episodes
6 Things I'd Tell My 20-Year-Old Self (as a 63-Year-Old Multimillionaire)
Welcome to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m taking you on a personal journey back in time — back to when I was 20 years old. If you’ve ever wished you could go back and give your younger self a roadmap, this e...
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Episode 334
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Financial Literacy is The Lowest it's Ever Been (This is Sad)
Welcome back to another revealing episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m diving into a topic that’s honestly got me more fired up than ever before: the sad truth that financial literacy is the lowest it’s ever been—even wit...
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Episode 333
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10 Habits Of The "Fake Rich" You Need To Avoid
Welcome back to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on a topic that’s everywhere—those “rich” folks we see parading luxury cars, designer clothes, and lavish vacations on social media. Bu...
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Episode 332
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Life Lessons I Wish I Knew Earlier - Here's what matters most
Welcome to a very special episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show. Today, I’m taking you behind the spreadsheets and into the life lessons I wish I’d known earlier—a candid conversation about what truly matters most on this journey to f...
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Episode 331
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14 Hidden Expenses That Silently Destroy Your Wealth
Welcome to another powerful episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m shining a light on a topic that’s often overlooked but crucial for anyone serious about building real wealth: hidden expenses that sneakily drain your finan...
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Episode 330
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40 Years as an Accountant - This is What Rich People Regret Most
Welcome to a powerful and reflective episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on four decades of experience sitting across from millionaires, billionaires, and business owners. I’m sharing the real re...
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Episode 329
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Why You Need To Start Automating Wealth Creation
Welcome to another powerful episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, we’re tackling a critical reason why so many people struggle to build wealth—even when they know what to do: they rely on willpower instead of automation. If yo...
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Episode 328
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10 Things Worth Buying EVEN If You're Short On Cash
Welcome to a special episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m flipping the script a bit—we’re not just talking about cutting costs or scrimping and saving. Instead, I’m sharing 10 things that are actually worth spending money...
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Episode 327
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8 Signs You're Not Ready For Retirement
Welcome to another eye-opening episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today we’re tackling a topic that’s crucial for anyone looking to retire with real confidence and peace of mind. What if I told you that most people are planning fo...
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Episode 326
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How to SURVIVE and THRIVE During a Recession
Welcome to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, we’re confronting one of the most anxiety-inducing topics out there: recessions. If you’ve ever felt uneasy about market crashes, job losses, or just wondered how you ca...
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Episode 325
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Money Principles I Know At 63 But I Wish I Knew At 40
Welcome to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today’s episode is all about the money principles I know at 63—but honestly, I wish I’d understood them back when I was 40. If you’ve ever felt behind, overwhelmed, or unsure w...
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Episode 324
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If You're Thinking Of Retiring Early... Watch This
Welcome to another powerful episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m tackling one of the most common questions—and dreams—I hear from so many of you: Is it really possible to retire early without sacrificing your lifestyle? I...
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Episode 323
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I've been through 4 recessions, here's what always happens...
Welcome to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on one of the most anxiety-inducing topics out there: recessions. If you’re worried about what happens when the economy takes a nosedive or ...
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Episode 322
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How To Make Money In An Economy That Hates You
Welcome to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! In today’s conversation, I’m tackling a topic that’s front and center for so many of us—how to make money in an economy that feels like it’s working against you. Maybe you’re d...
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Episode 321
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Understanding The Impact Tariffs Have On Your Finances
Welcome to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m unpacking a topic that hits home for all of us: tariffs—and the impact they have on your wallet, your shopping cart, your investments, and ultimately, your ability t...
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Episode 320
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The Only Thing That Stopped Me From Overspending
Welcome to another powerful episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! If you’ve ever looked at your bank account and wondered, “Where did all the money go?” or felt regret after an impulse buy, this episode is for you—because, honestly, ...
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Episode 319
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5 Simple Habits For Building Wealth (as a self made millionaire)
Welcome to another compelling episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show. Today, we're tackling a question that often plagues many of us: Why does building wealth feel so overwhelming? Together, we'll debunk the myths that wealth is built ...
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Episode 318
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Major Money Milestones To Achieve in Your 40s
Welcome to another crucial episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show. Today, I’m exploring major money milestones you need to hit in your 40s, but don’t worry if you’re in your 20s or 30s — these strategies will propel you towards financi...
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Episode 317
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How To Save More in 6 Months Than Most People Do in 6 Years
Welcome to another exciting episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show. Today, we're tackling a topic that's on everyone’s mind: how to save more money in six months than most people do in six years. If you’ve ever felt like saving money j...
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Episode 316
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Why The PERFECT Retirement Is Actually A Huge LIE
Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show. Today, we're tackling the myth of the perfect retirement and uncovering why the idea of a flawless, predictable retirement is actually a huge lie. If you've f...
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Episode 315
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11 Timeless Habits To Survive Any Recession
Welcome to another empowering episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show. Today, I'm exploring the timeless habits that can see you through any recession without breaking a sweat. We've all experienced the anxiety of economic downturns, bu...
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Episode 314
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What you need to know before retiring
Welcome to another transformative episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show. Are you worried about the biggest financial missteps you might make as you approach retirement? Many believe it's about running out of money, but I'm here to tel...
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Episode 313
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Are you ready for what's going to happen to the economy?
Welcome to another compelling episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show. Today, I'm challenging you to reconsider everything you think is stable about your financial life. What if what you thought was secure—your job, savings, and financi...
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Episode 312
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The Best Financial Strategy For Your Income Level: $30k, $67k. $100K+
Welcome to another engaging episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show. This time, I’m diving into a conversation about crafting the best financial strategies tailored to your current income level, whether you're making $30k, $67k, or over...
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Episode 311
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The games and strategies of the rich. What I learned as a CPA for the ultra wealthy.
Welcome to another episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show. Today, we're exploring the intriguing world of the ultra-wealthy and the money games they play that often seem out of reach for the rest of us. But here's the secret — many of ...
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Episode 310
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