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Risk is a huge part of entrepreneurship. But it’s more than a numbers game—it's about identifying where your finances stray from your core values and life goals. As we come closer to the end of the financial planning stage of the Whole Wealth Journey, we dive deeply into the realm of risk management and the unique risks facing entrepreneurs.

Join us as we share insights gained from a lifetime of entrepreneurship - plus three decades of helping other successful entrepreneurs discover what’s next. Whether navigating the emotional complexities of business exit planning or optimizing tax strategies for lifetime income and legacy planning, our discussion emphasizes the importance of taking all the time you need for planning your whole wealth journey.

Matthew will introduce you to a 79-year-old entrepreneur who’s discovering what’s next after becoming the best in the world at his craft, a career of selflessly helping others. How does he begin to explore Life 3.0, and will he allow Matthew the opportunity to help?

Jim will offer us some insight on the power and purpose of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) as a potential risk gamechanger for business owners. We revisit a pivotal conversation with Jim’s old friend, Tommy, a very forward-thinking entrepreneur who leveraged an ESOP to not only secure critical hires, but also gain a competitive edge that completely separated his business from the competition.

Through personal stories infused with vulnerability and hints of sarcasm, you’ll hear firsthand how we guide entrepreneurs through the world of wealth management - how they think about money, how they create it, use it, invest it, risk it, improve their relationship with it, so ultimately … they can be free of it.

You can learn more about The Whole Wealth Journey by visiting The Gebhardt Group.

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Imagine a tool that can pinpoint the very essence of what drives your decisions—from the significant financial ones to the seemingly trivial daily choices. Our latest episode introduces the Clarity Compass, an innovative approach that starts with a simple card game to help uncover and prioritize your core values. This journey is about more than just identifying what matters; it's about transforming those values into a guiding force that leads to enhanced personal joy and fulfillment. We also confront common hurdles like the hesitance to invest in oneself and reveal how aligning financial decisions with personal values can be profoundly empowering.

For entrepreneurs grappling with the work-play balance, we explore how defining play can transform both personal and professional relationships. Whether it's seeking adventure or finding peace, understanding what play means to you—and your partners—can strengthen bonds and lead to healthier dynamics. Through engaging stories, like Jim's trip to Ireland or the journey of our client Dorothy, we underscore the power of supporting each other's values and embracing the uniqueness that each person brings to a relationship.

Moreover, we unveil the art of crafting a financial plan that resonates with your core values. Dorothy's inspiring tale of newfound independence and enriched family connections shines a light on the potential of aligning financial resources with personal aspirations. Join us as we equip you with strategies to translate your personal aspirations into a life of intention and fulfillment through the process we call, "The Clarity Compass."

Chapter Summaries:

(00:00) Discovering Your Core Values
The Clarity Compass helps identify core values, align financial resources, and make intentional decisions for personal fulfillment.

(08:44) Understanding Play and Individual Values
Play is important for entrepreneurs to define individually, support in partnerships, and embrace unique contributions.

(15:59) Creating a Life-Altering Financial Plan
An elderly woman's transformative journey through health, freedom, family, and relationships with the help of technology and financial resources.

(26:58) Blueprinting Financial Goals and Action Steps
Creating a blueprint helps achieve personal and financial goals by translating values into actionable steps.

You can learn more about The Whole Wealth Journey by visiting The Gebhardt Group.

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In the hustle of entrepreneurship, finding quiet time isn't just a luxury—it's a necessity. This is where one finds clarity about their innermost values and begins to get in motion. Through personal stories and professional insights, Jim and Matthew emphasize the importance of taking intentional breaks, advocating for the rejuvenating power of two-week vacations. Their discussion goes deep into financial core values guiding you down a path to aligning your financial resources with what truly drives your dreams and goals. Join the guys as they reflect on mindfulness techniques to find inner calm, focusing on the techniques to find congruency in life and business so both can be purposeful and rewarding.

Consider this episode a break from the grind, a chance for self-discovery, to rise above life's minutiae, much like accessing the calm of a mountain summit - one of the greatest spots for gaining clarity in life.

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Chapter Summaries:
(00:00) Gratitude for New Beginnings and Reflection
Celebrating new family member, self-discovery in relationships, defining personal stories, intentionality, and gaining clarity through reflection.

(11:15) Finding Quiet Time for Success
Entrepreneurs need quiet time and extended vacations to disconnect from work and prioritize well-being and productivity.

(15:11) Discovering Your Financial Core Values
Understanding personal values, visions, and motivations in financial planning, with a focus on finding deeper purpose beyond wealth accumulation.

You can learn more about The Whole Wealth Journey by visiting The Gebhardt Group.