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Growing Money with Sean Trace
Welcome to the Personal Finance and Entrepreneurship Podcast with your host, Sean Trace! In this podcast, we explore a range of topics related to personal finance, business, and entrepreneurship.
With Sean as your guide, we dive into the world of personal finance and learn about how to manage and grow your money effectively. From saving for retirement to investing in the stock market, we cover everything you need to know to achieve financial freedom.
In addition to personal finance, we also explore topics related to business and entrepreneurship. Whether you are a seasoned business owner or just starting out, this podcast provides valuable insights on how to start, run, and grow a successful business.
Throughout each episode, Sean shares his own experiences and tips, as well as featuring interviews with experts in the field. By the end of each episode, you'll walk away with a deeper understanding of how to empower yourself financially and achieve your business goals.
So, whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or simply interested in learning more about personal finance, tune in to the Personal Finance and Entrepreneurship Podcast with Sean Trace.
Episodes
194 episodes
Bad Haircut | How To Really Get Rich
overspending, poor habits, and bad decisions usually build slowly too.In this episode of Growing Money, I use my absolutely ridiculous haircut as a reminder that big outcomes are usually created one small step at a time.We talk ...
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Why Building Wealth Slowly Actually Works | Alex Sukhanov | Growing Money with Sean Trace
I used to think being good with money was mostly about knowing the right numbers, but this conversation reminded me that money is deeply emotional. In this episode of Growing Money with Sean Trace, I sit down with Alex, a startup founder and pe...
Why Your Systems Matter More Than Willpower | Laina Brown | Growing Money with Sean Trace
I sat down with financial educator Laina Brown because I wanted to get real about why so many of us stay stuck in debt even when we genuinely want out. We talked about the mindset traps that keep people broke, the "I'm jus...
It’s 10 PM… Do You Know Where Your Money Is?
There was even a famous TV announcement:“It’s 10 PM. Do you know where your children are?”And that got me thinking…Do you know where your MONEY is?For a long time, I didn’t have a clear picture of where my money was ...
The Tax That Follows You Anywhere | Arielle Rich Tucker | Growing Money with Sean Trace
Arielle Tucker is a certified financial planner, IRS enrolled agent, and author of The Expat Money Playbook, and she's currently building her life in Switzerland while helping Americans navigate the wild world of moving abroad. ...
Financial DIY Is Costing You More Than You Think - Build Your Money Team
Doing everything yourself might feel like you're saving money, but what is it actually costing you?Entrepreneurs, business owners, and even everyday investors often fall into the same trap: “Why should I pay someone else when I...
The Giving Mistake That Costs You Twice | Paul Walter | Growing Money with Sean Trace
I sat down with Paul Walter, founder of The Donor's CPA, to talk about something most business owners get completely wrong: waiting until tax season to think about taxes at all. Paul spent a decade working everywhere from ...
The Paycheck That Feels Like Winning, But Isn't | Cristian Mundy | Growing Money with Sean Trace
I sat down again with Cristian Mundy, a certified financial planner and senior wealth manager working with professional athletes and entertainers. Cristian broke down how a first big paycheck isn't the finish line, it's th...
Why Spending Money Is Too Easy — I Almost Bought a Camera
I almost bought a camera I didn’t need.And the only thing that stopped me wasn’t discipline, budgeting, or some amazing financial habit.It was friction.After a recent filming trip to Napa Valley, I c...
How to Turn Saving Into Something Automatic | Adam Van Deusen | Growing Money with Sean Trace
I sat down with Adam Van Deusen from Kitces.com to talk about something we don't discuss enough in personal finance: what "enough" actually means for you. We got into why so many people worry they'll never have enough to r...
Money Is a Magnifier, Not a Fix | Jack Heintzelman | Growing Money with Sean Trace
I sat down with Jack Heintzelman, partner at Altara Wealth and board member of the Financial Planning Association. We went way past budgets and spreadsheets into what money actually means to people, why couples avoid the m...
Why You Still Feel Behind Financially | Shannah Game | Growing Money with Sean Trace
In this episode of Growing Money, I sit down with Shannah Game to talk about the side of personal finance that spreadsheets can’t explain: our emotions, identity, habits, and deeply rooted beliefs about money. We explore why someone can have pl...
How to Protect Your Family Before a Financial Crisis | Robert Dillard | Growing Money with Sean Trace
In this episode, I sit down with Robert Dillard, an insurance and special needs planning specialist who works alongside financial planners, estate attorneys, and CPAs to help families protect what matters most. Robert open...
If I Could Go Back, I’d Make These Money Decisions
What if you could go back 20 years and make better money decisions?I ran into an old college friend while I was out filming at a winery, and our conversation got me thinking about Back to the Future, Hot Tub Time Machine, and o...
The Truth About Generational Wealth and Legacy | George Burnette | Growing Money with Sean Trace
In this episode, I sit down with George Burnett, Director of Philanthropic Consulting and Wealth at Callan Family Office, to talk about what happens after you build wealth and why the hardest part often has nothing to do with investment returns...
Why More Money Never Feels Like Enough | Matthew Nelson | Growing Money with Sean Trace
In this episode of Growing Money with Sean Trace, I sit down with Matthew Nelson of Perspective 6 Wealth Advisors to talk about something that gets lost in most conversations about financial success: what does “enough” actually look li...
Why Income and Financial Confidence Aren't the Same | Robyn E. Jameson | Growing Money with Sean Trace
I sat down with certified financial planner Robyn Jameson, who's spent 24 years helping successful families build real wealth. Robyn breaks down why so many high earners still feel financially anxious, and the answer isn't...
The Truth About Business Loans and Cash Flow | Snohomish Brown | Growing Money with Sean Trace
Being busy doesn’t automatically mean your business is making money. In this episode of Growing Money with Sean Trace, I sit down with Dr. Snohomish Brown, senior business advisor with Rock Financial and a doctor of acupuncture and ...
What Clarity Before Crisis Actually Means | Ben Bolen | Growing Money with Sean Trace
I sat down with wealth management expert and author Ben Bolen who wrote Clarity Before Crisis after watching families fall apart, not because of money, but because nobody talked before a crisis hit. We dug into why kids st...
Why I Keep An Emergency Cash Fund In My Wallet | Growing Money with Sean Trace
I have a bad habit with cash: if it’s in my wallet, I tend to spend it.But not carrying cash has created its own problems — especially when something unexpected comes up and suddenly cash is the only option.So this week, I’m tryin...
How To Find Your Financial North Star | Otto Rivera | Growing Money with Sean Trace
I sat down with Otto Rivera, a certified financial planner who built his entire career out of loss. He lost his mother at 18 after his father's terminal diagnosis, dropped out of college, worked forklift jobs and kitchen s...
What My Rescue Puppy Taught Me About Money Trauma | Growing Money with Sean Trace
Nai came into our lives scared, nervous, and unsure if she was safe.Now she is one of the most loving little dogs you could imagine.That transformation got me thinking about money.A lot of us carry financial fear from th...
Why Debt-Free People Still Feel Guilty Spending | Justin Bennett | Growing Money with Sean Trace
I sit down with Justin Bennett, owner of Strong Tower Consulting and author of Level Up Your Finances, to unpack why so many of us feel broke even when we're earning more than ever. We dig into the real reason budgets fail...
Why Rich People Still Feel Like Impostors | DonJay Rice FBS® | Growing Money with Sean Trace
I sat down with DonJay Rice, a financial behavior specialist who spent 28 years as a financial advisor before dedicating his career entirely to the emotional and psychological side of money. We dig into why so many of us c...
Redefining What Wealth Means | Danielle Frazier | Growing Money with Sean Trace
In this episode of Growing Money with Sean Trace, I sit down with Certified Financial Planner Danielle Frazier to explore what financial success actually looks like beyond expensive cars, luxury purchases, and the version of wealth we constantl...