E 195 – Nobody’s Shooting at Me Today | Justin Lakin’s Story Part 1

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In this special episode of From Busy to Rich, Wes turns the tables and interviews his longtime friend, business partner, and co-host, Justin Lakin.

From becoming a Green Beret at just 20 years old, to surviving combat deployments, being blown up by an anti-tank mine, navigating personal loss, career uncertainty, and ultimately finding purpose in business and leadership, Justin shares the experiences that shaped who he is today.

Together, Wes and Justin explore resilience, faith, coachability, partnership, and why some of life’s most difficult seasons often prepare us for our greatest opportunities.

This episode is a powerful reminder that while life will bring challenges, growth comes from continuing to take the next step forward.

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E 194 – Building Freedom Instead of Building Walls with Garrett Gunderson

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In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Wes sits down with bestselling author, entrepreneur, and longtime friend Garrett Gunderson for a powerful conversation about scarcity, fear, growth, and the financial prisons people unknowingly build for themselves.

Garrett shares the pivotal moments that changed the trajectory of his life — from realizing he was building walls instead of freedom, to learning how mentorship, vision, relationships, and personal growth became the true drivers of wealth and fulfillment.

Together, Wes and Garrett unpack the stories people tell themselves about money, success, work, and security — and why so many high achievers stay stuck even after they’ve achieved outward success.

This episode is especially impactful for entrepreneurs, advisors, and leaders who feel overwhelmed, trapped, or afraid to make the changes they know they need to make.

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E 193 – From Burned Out to Built Different with Gordon Parker

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In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Wes sits down with business partner Gordon Parker to discuss what happens when external success no longer creates internal fulfillment.

After 35 years in the financial industry, Gordon realized he didn’t want to stop working — he wanted to stop working the way he always had. Together, Wes and Gordon share the story behind restructuring Gordon’s practice, building a team-driven model, embracing financial planning fees, and learning how to let go of control in order to create a better life and business.

This conversation is about more than business strategy. It’s about identity, ego, trust, growth, and giving yourself permission to evolve before burnout forces the decision for you.

If you’ve ever felt stuck between where you are and what’s possible, this episode will challenge the way you think about success, freedom, and the future you’re building.

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E 192 – Stop Waiting for Permission with Jon Acuff

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In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Wes sits down with bestselling author Jon Acuff for a conversation on procrastination, growth, permission, and how to stop holding yourself back from the life you actually want.

Jon breaks down why procrastination isn’t a willpower problem (it’s a permission problem) and how the stories we tell ourselves quietly shape our future.

This episode is packed with practical frameworks, mindset shifts, and powerful questions that will help you move from hesitation to action.

In This Episode We Cover

  • Why procrastination is often a form of self-protection
  • The hidden permission issues around money, success, and growth
  • How to “make tomorrow easy today”
  • The difference between dreamers, planners, hustlers, and analysts
  • Why desire, not discipline, is what creates lasting change

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E 191 – How to Talk So People Will Listen with Dr. Randy Marshall

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In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Wes sits down with mentor, speaker, and communication expert Dr. Randy Marshall for a powerful conversation on what it really means to connect with people.

Randy shares lessons from decades of leadership, teaching, ministry, and business—including why the best communicators aren’t necessarily the smartest people in the room, but the clearest and most authentic.

Together, they unpack the three questions every audience is asking, the role emotion plays in communication, and why stories, simplicity, and genuine care matter more than polished presentations.

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E 190-Are You a Financial Advisor… or a Curator of Life?

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What if your role as a financial advisor isn’t to help people retire—but to help them build a life they never want to retire from?

In this episode, Wes and Justin unpack The Curator’s Creed, a framework designed to shift advisors from transactional conversations to transformational ones.

They walk through the three-part process—Curate, Illuminate, Ignite—and show how better questions, deeper clarity, and intentional design can change everything about how you serve clients.

If you want to create more meaningful conversations, more energized clients, and a more fulfilling practice… this is where it starts.

In This Episode We Cover

  • Why advisors should think like curators—not product providers
  • The framework: Curate → Illuminate → Ignite
  • How to shift conversations from money to meaning
  • Why clarity creates energy—and drives action
  • The key focus areas: income, business value, capital alignment, and family legacy

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E 189- Value, Leverage, and the Power of One Life with Caleb Guilliams

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In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Wes sits down with Caleb Guilliams—entrepreneur, founder of Better Wealth, and one of the most forward-thinking voices in the insurance space.

Caleb shares his journey from a small-town upbringing to building a nationwide business—and the mindset shifts that made it possible.

They explore what it means to live intentionally, why most advisors struggle to grow, and how understanding value and leverage can completely change your business.

This conversation goes beyond strategy and into the deeper question:
 Are you building a business… or building a life that actually matters?

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E 188- Are You Drifting… or Designing Your Life?

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In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Wes sits down with Braden Draggoo for a powerful conversation on growth, identity, and what it really means to live a meaningful life.

Braden shares his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a high-performing advisor—while staying grounded in something deeper than success: love.

This conversation challenges how you think about success, fulfillment, and the life you’re building.

In This Episode We Cover

  • Why personal growth is the most important investment you can make
  • The hidden danger of drifting through life without intention
  • How scarcity shows up in your decisions and relationships
  • Why letting go often creates more opportunity than holding on

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E 187- AI Isn’t Replacing Advisors—But Advisors Using It Will

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In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Justin and Wes tackle one of the biggest shifts happening in the advisory space right now: AI.

Not the hype. Not the fear.
What’s actually happening inside real practices—and what it means for your future.

The reality? Advisors aren’t being replaced by AI…
They’re being replaced by advisors who know how to use it.

Wes shares how their team is actively integrating AI into their workflow—from client summaries to planning efficiency—and how it’s already saving massive amounts of time while improving output quality.

They also break down:

  • How AI is shifting client expectations
  • Why resisting change is more dangerous than getting it wrong
  • The real risk: identity, not technology
  • How to use AI without becoming overly reliant on it
  • A simple way to start using AI this week

If you want to stay relevant—and ahead—this is a conversation you can’t afford to ignore.

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E 186- The Biggest Planning Opportunity of the Year

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Most advisors think about taxes for six weeks a year — and that habit may be costing their clients (and their business) more than anything else.

In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Justin and Wes break down why proactive tax planning is one of the most overlooked — yet most powerful — ways to differentiate your practice, increase client retention, and create meaningful value.

In This Episode, We Cover:

  • Why most CPAs focus on preparation, not planning
  • How proactive tax planning creates massive client loyalty
  • Simple tax strategies advisors can begin using immediately
  • Why fear keeps advisors from stepping into tax conversations
  • The one action you should take this week to get started

If you want to differentiate your firm, deepen client relationships, and help clients keep more of what they earn — this episode is a must-listen.

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