402. Achieving Financial Freedom: Aligning Money with Your Life Vision

GUEST: CPA, Entrepreneur & Bestselling Author - Mel Abraham

Mel Abraham is BACK! Since this is his THIRD time on DTD… you probably remember that Mel is a CPA by education… but an entrepreneur by exhilaration.

Mel is a guy I trust… especially when it comes to talking about finances and money! So… when I saw he had a brand new book coming out… I said, “Brother… we’ve got to have you back on the show to talk about this!”

The book is called, “Building Your Money Machine: How to Get Your Money to Work Harder for You Than You Did for It!”

What I love about this concept is… Mel is not just teaching you how to save money or just get out of debt. Those are good things and they’re in the book… but he’s talking about practical ways that you can make money work FOR you!

And… he’s unbiased from the standpoint… he’s not selling a specific financial product. His only bias is that he feels that "financial freedom is your birthright.”

So THAT is his bias.

I should also mention that Mel TOTALLY married up… and he gets to travel and live life with his amazing bride Stefanie and their Sheepadoodles… Budo & Sampson!

He’s a proud dad and grandpa… he’s an accomplished martial artist… and he’s a true teacher… so I’m so glad to have him BACK on DTD… so let’s get to this!

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MEL & HIS BOOK:

Find Mel’s book: Building Your Money Machine:Click here and get your bonuses!

Find the book on AMAZON: Click here

Here’s YOUR opportunity for a DREAM THINK DO t-shirt!

People are loving their DREAM THINK DO t-shirts from Episode 400… so we wanted to give more away!

Here’s all you have to do:

1. Click here… and leave a review on Apple.

2. Send us a screenshot of the review by emailing: contactus @ MitchMatthews.com!

THEN… on May 31st… we’ll pick five winners to get some sweet DTD swag!

So get it done and get in the running!

RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES:

TURNING THOUGHTS INTO IMPACT AND INCOME! www.mitchmatthews.com/079

OVERCOMING THE “WORK-LIFE” FALLACY! www.mitchmatthews.com/017

CREATING A MILLIONAIRE MINDSET [& BREAKING FREE FROM MONEY HEAD JUNK!] www.mitchmatthews.com/389

FREE RESOURCES, TRAINING & TOOLS:

Have you ever thought about becoming a Life Coach? Check out Mitch’s brand new training: MitchMatthews.com/coachlaunch

Check out this FREE (strategy-packed) Training!

•3 Keys to Launching!

•2 Steps for Creating Time!

•1 Critical Strategy for Building Wealth!

Check out Mitch’s OTHER PODCAST:

ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS

Be sure to check out Mitch’s OTHER podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS.” You can find it anywhere you listen to podcasts.

It’s now in the top 2.5% of all podcasts and it’s specifically designed for Coaches, Speakers and Content Creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement!

Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!

Find it on Apple Podcasts: Click here

Find it on Spotify:Click here

Find it on Anchor:Click here

Find it on Google: Click here

NOW…I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU:

So… how about YOU?

What questions would YOU ask Mel?

More importantly… what stuck with you (big or small) from the stories and strategies that Mel offered?

Leave a comment below and let us know! I’ll get back to you!

And seriously… we’d LOVE to hear from YOU!!!

Let’s do this!

Minute By Minute:

• 0:02 Welcome back! Introduction to Episode 402.
• 0:23 The importance of discussing money and finances.
• 0:45 Money mindsets and their impact on dreams.
• 1:15 Strategies to overcome limiting money beliefs.
• 2:00 Building wealth to align with life vision.
• 2:43 Dream Think Do swag giveaway!
• 5:00 Get to know Mel Abraham and a look at his new book.
• 7:15 Defining financial freedom and overcoming mental barriers.
• 9:00 Misconceptions about wealth and the importance of behavior.
• 15:00 Mel's personal financial journey and lessons learned.
• 17:00 Importance of starting financial planning early.
• 19:19 Simple Financial behaviors that lead to wealth creation.
• 24:00 The four stages of building wealth.
• 27:00 Financial stability: meeting basic needs.
• 28:00 Financial security: covering current expenses.
• 29:00 Financial independence: replacing income.
• 30:00 Financial freedom: funding your aspirational life.
• 31:00 The importance of life goals in financial planning.
• 34:00 Mel's cancer journey and its impact on his financial perspective.
• 37:00 Sustainable joy and the rich life concept.
• 39:00 Building systems for financial and life success.
• 42:00 How to get Mel's book and available pre-order bonuses.
• 46:00 Mitch's Minute: Biggest takeaways and action steps.

401. 5 Keys for Starting YOUR Podcast NOW!

Well… as we celebrated Episode 400… I asked for YOUR questions. And you hit us with a ton of questions… and MANY of them were about having YOUR OWN podcasts! So… I created THIS episode to answer your questions, to help you to find the opportunities and most specifically… to help you to GET STARTED!

Now… if you’re not sure about having a podcast… I’d still encourage you to check out this episode because I give a “State of the Union” on the podcasting world… and I share some data you can wow your friends with! But I also share about why NOW is a great time to jump in the wild and fun world of Podcasting! Seriously… come on it… the water (the blue ocean… specifically) is FINE!

Have you ever thought about becoming a Life Coach? Check out Mitch’s brand new training: MitchMatthews.com/coachlaunch

Check out this FREE (strategy-packed) Training!

• 3 Keys to Launching!
• 2 Steps for Creating Time!
• 1 Critical Strategy for Building Wealth!

Check out Mitch’s OTHER PODCAST:ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS

You can now check out Mitch’s new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.

It’s specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement!

Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!

Find it on Apple Podcasts: Click here

Find it on Spotify: Click here

Find it on Anchor: Click here

Find it on Google: Click here

A “STATE OF THE UNION” FOR PODCASTING:

The podcasting industry is booming.

• Stats show that there are about 4.3 million according to Podcast Index and 3.2 million according to ListenNotes).
• LOOKING BACK:
  • There were approx. 203,000 new podcasts released in 2018
  • In 2019… that figure jumped to almost 337,000
  • THEN…2020 brought over 1,000,000 new podcasts
  • In 2021… about 740,000
  • In 2022… 244,000
  • In 2023… 212,000

• THAT’S STILL A BIG NUMBER UNTIL YOU SEE THIS:

• Almost half (44%) of podcasts have less than 3 episodes!
• Only about 20 to 25% (720k) podcasts have more than 10 episodes.
• And… of those… ONLY ABOUT 25% (156k) release a weekly episode.

PODCASTING is a “BLUE OCEAN” OPPORTUNITY:

Here’s the article that Mitch was talking about from the Harvard Business Review about the “Blue Ocean” concept: hbr.org/2004/10/blue-ocean-strategy

Again… the “Blue Ocean Strategy” is a book written by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne.

The idea is a “red ocean” is an existing market with many competitors, where a blue ocean is a market yet to be discovered… or that’s newly discovered… with no competitors or fewer competitors!

According to Kim and Mauborgne…

“In blue oceans, demand is created rather than fought over.

There is ample opportunity for growth that is both profitable and rapid.”

And if you compare podcasting to youtube… there are plenty of podcasts… but “blue ocean” opportunities lean towards rocking the mic with a podcast!

NOW…I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU:

So… how about YOU?

What questions (big or small) do YOU have about the podcasting world… and/or starting your own podcast?

Leave a comment below and let us know! I’ll get back to you!

And seriously… we’d LOVE to hear from YOU!!!

Let’s do this!

Minute By Minute:

• 00:02 Welcome back! What's inside Episode 401.
• 00:32 Answering YOU questions about podcasting!
• 01:12 Deep dive into podcasting: numbers and opportunities.
• 02:04 Discussion on the growth and potential of the podcast industry.
• 03:10 Analysis of podcast creation trends and opportunities for new podcasters.
• 04:03 The state of the podcasting industry and how to leverage it.
• 05:00 Insights into podcast consumption and opportunities in the industry.
• 06:03 Understanding the podcast audience and adapting to changes.
• 07:11 Strategies for succeeding in podcasting despite competition.
• 08:05 Comparison of podcasting to other platforms like YouTube.
• 09:20 Discussing podcast longevity and competition.
• 10:06 Exploring the concept of "Blue Ocean Strategy" in podcasting.
• 13:27 Tips for starting and maintaining a successful podcast.
• 19:15 Discussing monetization strategies for podcasts.
• 26:46 Benefits of sponsoring your own podcast and monetization through affiliate links.
• 30:49 Encouraging guest appearances and leveraging personal connections.
• 36:19 The importance of starting a podcast with clear boundaries.
• 40:13 The significance of having fun while podcasting.
• 46:00 Mitch's Minute: Emphasizing the enjoyment and impact of podcasting.

BONUS: Celebrating 400 Episodes with YOUR Questions! - A solocast with DTD Founder, Mitch Matthews

Welcome to a bonus episode of Dream Think Do!

Hit play to hear a special Q&A Bonus from episode 400 or hear listen to the full episode now: https://mitchmatthews.com/400

400. Celebrating 400 Episodes with Stories and Strategies I’ve never shared before! - A solocast with DTD Founder, Mitch Matthews

Welcome to a VERY SPECIAL episode of DREAM THINK DO! It’s episode 400… and we’re so excited to get it to YOU!

Mitch shares stories (some powerful… some embarrassing) he’s never told before! Plus, he walks you through some strategies and truths that not only helped him to START DTD… but they helped him to keep going over 400 episodes!

Plus he shares a recent revelation that was mind-blowing for him! And… this concept has helped people who were looking at something that felt IMPOSSIBLE… and to see it as POSSIBLE! We think you’ll love this episode… so let’s get to it!

FREE RESOURCES:

Have you ever thought about becoming a Life Coach? Check out Mitch’s brand new training: MitchMatthews.com/coachlaunch

Check out this FREE (strategy-packed) Training!

• 3 Keys to Launching!
• 2 Steps for Creating Time!
• 1 Critical Strategy for Building Wealth!

CHECK OUT THE NEW DESIGN:

We decided with turning “400” that it was time for a new look for DREAM THINK DO.

So… check it out! What do you think?

EPISODES MITCH TALKS ABOUT:

How to START and LAUNCH your own PODCAST: mitchmatthews.com/350

5 Surprising Keys to Having a Great Ripple Effect (with Lisa Even): www.mitchmatthews.com/366

Episodes with Oscar-Winning Special Effects Artist: Howard Berger

Don’t blow up the house: www.mitchmatthews.com/074

Starting Small and DREAMING BIG: www.mitchmatthews.com/184

MOVIE MAKING MAGIC: www.mitchmatthews.com/365

Episodes with Author of “The Shack”: Wm. Paul Young

Joy as a Constant Companion: www.mitchmatthews.com/229

Experiencing True Joy and Real Freedom: www.mitchmatthews.com/364

Check out Mitch’s OTHER PODCAST:ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS

You can now check out Mitch’s new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.

It’s specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course…encouragement!

Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!

Find it on Apple Podcasts: Click here

Find it on Spotify: Click here

Find it on Anchor: Click here

Find it on Google: Click here

HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT BECOMING A LIFE COACH? (Get YOUR score!)

Have YOU ever thought about becoming a Life Coach, Success Coach or Business Coach… but you’ve wondered whether it would be a good fit for YOU?

Let’s get YOUR predictability of success score: www.mitchmatthews.com/cpsa

That’s right! Download the Coaching Predictability of Success Assessment to see if becoming a successful and profitable Coach is right for YOU!

NOW…I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU:

LET’S HEAR FROM YOU!

WOW! It was so much fun… celebrating 400 with YOU!

Thanks so much for joining in the fun… whether you were able to attend the LIVE recording… or you’re enjoying the podcast… we LOVE turning “400” with you!

So… how about YOU?

What’s something that resonated with YOU… based on the behind-the-scenes stories behind the 400 episodes?

Or… what was one of YOUR favorite episodes… out of all 400?

Or… what questions do YOU have for Mitch?

Or… what do you think of the new design?

Or… do you want to say a little “thank you” to Mitch for the DTD journey so far?

Leave a comment below and let us know!

We’d LOVE to hear from YOU!!!

And… what do say? Let’s keep this party going! On to another 400… and beyond!

You in?

We hope so… and in the meantime… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!!

399. 3 Secret Steps to Stand Out & Get Noticed [For Job Seekers and Entrepreneurs!] An interview with Entrepreneur & Podcaster - Trevor Houston

Trevor Houston is our guest this week!

Trevor is a successful entrepreneur and podcaster.

He’s the CEO of Clear Path Wealth Strategies…which specializes in helping job seekers navigate the financial impact of career transition.

Trevor’s networking strategies & outside-the-box approach have gotten him featured in Forbes magazine and on multiple podcasts because he often helps job seekers and entrepreneurs to get noticed and create opportunities!

In his spare time… Trevor hosts the "Who Ya Know" Job Networking Show… which is the top 2% of all podcasts. That’s where he interviews top industry experts to uncover their blueprint to success and look for actionable steps to becoming the best version of yourself.

Recently… I got to join Trevor in his studio in Dallas… when he interviewed me for Who Ya Know… and we had so much fun… I thought… I’ve got to have this guy on DREAM THINK DO!

He’s living the DREAM THINK DO life… so let’s get to this!

Website: https://whoyaknow.show

Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorhouston

Trevor’s show on Apple: Click here

If you’d like to know more about the tool Trevor was talking about… you can go here: bombbomb.com/ NOTE: This is not an affiliate link. I don’t benefit financially from you checking it out. But I will say it looks pretty freeegin’ cool AND they do offer a 14-day free trial to check it out. So… hey… why not? Right?

Check out Mitch’s OTHER PODCAST:ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS

You can now check out Mitch’s new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.

It’s specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course…encouragement!

Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!

Find it on Apple Podcasts: Click here

Find it on Spotify: Click here

Find it on Anchor: Click here

Find it on Google: Click here

HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT BECOMING A LIFE COACH? (Get YOUR score!)

Have YOU ever thought about becoming a Life Coach, Success Coach or Business Coach… but you’ve wondered whether it would be a good fit for YOU?

Let’s get YOUR predictability of success score: www.mitchmatthews.com/cpsa

That’s right! Download the Coaching Predictability of Success Assessment to see if becoming a successful and profitable Coach is right for YOU!

Okay… NOW…I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU:

LET’S HEAR FROM YOU!

I don’t know about you but I loved this convo!

It’s such a simple but powerful concept and tool!

Plus… I think Trevor snuck in a whole lotta wisdom too!

I’m curious. What’s something that stood out to you?

What’s something that resonated?

More importantly… what’s something you’re going to try as a result?

I want to hear from YOU! Leave a comment and let’s hear from YOU!

And hey… keep bringing YOUR awesome!!!

Minute By Minute:

00:00 Welcome to episode 399! Sneak peek at episode 400.
02:02 Meet Trevor Houston, entrepreneur and podcast guru.
04:05 How to shine as a job seeker and stand out.
06:18 Setting clear targets for your career transition.
08:15 Mastering LinkedIn to connect with key decision-makers.
10:00 Using video comments to make an impact on LinkedIn.
12:22 Trevor’s ‘Trojan Horse’ strategy for getting noticed.
14:37 Tips for using video tools in job applications and networking.
16:44 Overcoming the fear of being on camera.
18:53 Trevor shares his struggles and triumphs with public speaking.
20:27 Try video strategies to boost your professional network.
22:10 Wrapping up and what to expect in the next special episode.
44:55 Mitch's Minute: Biggest takeaways and the power of networking strategies.