Posts tagged entrepreneurship
Episode 25 - How to Build a Fulfilling Career and Financial Future

In this episode of Beyond Budgets, we’re thrilled to welcome Crystal Ware, a former Fortune 500 corporate leader and attorney who made the bold leap into entrepreneurship. Crystal shares her journey of transitioning from the corporate world to running a small business, driven by the desire for more flexibility, time with family, and personal fulfillment. 

Listeners will gain deep insights into:

  • The importance of aligning your career with personal values and family goals.

  • Practical strategies for handling financial responsibilities in marriage, including the benefits and drawbacks of joint versus separate accounts.

  • Tips for saving for long-term financial goals like children’s education.

  • How to manage a career transition from corporate America to entrepreneurship.

  • The challenges of wearing multiple hats as a small business owner.

This episode is packed with practical advice and inspiration for anyone considering a career shift or looking to balance professional success and personal fulfillment. Don’t miss it!

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Episode 19 - The Secrets to Balancing Business Success and Family Life

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Robert and Kay Lee Fukui, co-founders of i61 Inc., cohosts of the Thriving in Tandem podcast, and authors of the book Tandem. They share invaluable strategies for balancing business success and family life. 

Robert recounts his transition from Fortune 500 company sales roles to small business consulting, emphasizing the importance of working smarter rather than harder. Kay Lee reflects on her entrepreneurial upbringing and the toll relentless work hours took on family relationships. Together, they provide practical advice on succeeding professionally while preserving family time.

We also discuss tips to improve business profitability, prioritize relationships, and create sustainable wealth. This episode is a must-listen for married parents seeking harmony in their professional and personal lives.

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Episode 10 - Crafting a Savings Strategy for Bold Family Adventures

A moment of clarity can strike at any time—even while sitting in a cubicle, dreaming of distant lands. That’s where our tale begins, as my family turned a dream into a daring three-month odyssey through the heart of Spain, fueled by an ingenious tool: the opportunity fund. 

Our latest podcast episode is laced with a vibrant tapestry of personal anecdotes and practical financial wisdom. We discuss how an opportunity fund can bridge mundane saving and realizing life’s bolder ambitions, inspired by Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. From the cobblestone streets of España to your backyard, discover how you, too, can craft a savings strategy that aims not just to protect but to propel you towards your dreams. There's magic in the meticulous planning that precedes a leap of faith. 

You'll get the inside scoop on why my family trimmed our initial seven-month plan down to three, how we grappled with passport regulations, and the art of stretching our dollars without pinching the fun out of travel. Delving into the specifics, from off-peak flights to public transits in Spain’s bustling cities, this episode isn't just a recount of our adventures—it's a blueprint for any parent looking to transform their relationship with money and adventure. And for those number crunchers among us, I've got a detailed budget breakdown waiting on my website. 

Join me, and let's chart a course to turn the what-ifs into what's next.

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