Tag: Wealth Building

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 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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E165 – The 4-Step Framework to Make Innovation Stick

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Sometimes, the ideas that could revolutionize your business never see the light of day, not because they’re bad, but because they never make it into your rhythm.

In this episode, host Wes Young and co-host Justin Lakin break down the second half of their “Balancing Act” series, showing you exactly how to normalize new ideas inside your advisory business. It’s not about abandoning tradition or chasing the next shiny object; it’s about putting structure around innovation so your best ideas actually create results.

By tuning in, you’ll gain insight into:

  • The 4 distinctions for bringing ideas to life: ideation, resolution, orchestration, and iteration
  • How to identify the difference between a great idea and a distraction
  • The simple rhythm Wes uses to ensure new systems actually stick
  • What happens when you don’t challenge your “normal”
  • And more!

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E164 – From Side Hustle to Scaled Simplicity: Building Systems that Serve

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In this episode of “From Busy to Rich,” hosts Wes Young and Justin Lakin interview entrepreneur Bryan Clayton. Bryan shares his journey from starting a lawn mowing business at 14 to building and selling a $10 million company, then founding GreenPal, the “DoorDash for lawn care.” The discussion covers the value of domain expertise, learning from customers, continuous improvement, and building strong teams and company culture.

We will cover:

  • The necessity of validating assumptions with real users early in the product development process.
  • The balance between working in the business and working on the business for sustainable growth.
  • The importance of building strong company culture and aligning team members with the business mission.
  • Strategies for fostering employee growth and engagement within a company.

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E163 – Balancing Act: Being Great At Your Normal

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The temptation to cling to what’s worked in the past is strong, especially in a business built on consistency, relationships, and routine. But what if your current “normal” is holding you back from your next level of growth?

In this episode of From Busy To Rich, host Wes Young and co-host Justin Lakin unpack the power and danger of habit. Through the lens of a cautionary tale about Blockbuster’s downfall and Netflix’s rise, they explore why financial advisors must actively challenge their status quo to stay relevant and fulfilled.

Wes offers a powerful framework for navigating the tension between tradition and innovation, showing that real growth doesn’t come from starting over, but from constant reinvention.

What to expect from this episode:

  • Why defending “the way we’ve always done it” can silently kill momentum
  • How to spot fear and fatigue as enemies of growth
  • A simple 4-part framework to define your current operating model
  • Why periodic reinvention is the key to sustained profitability and human potential
  • And more!

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E162 – Untapped Opportunities with Business Owner, Author, CPA Mike Jesowshek

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In this episode of “From Busy to Rich,” hosts Wes Young and Justin Lakin interview tax strategist Mike Jesowsheck about the untapped potential of tax intelligence for financial advisors. Mike shares his journey from entrepreneur to digital accounting firm founder and explains how advisors can add value by mastering core tax strategies. He introduces resources like his book, podcast, and Tax Home software, emphasizing the importance of trusted, actionable guidance. They highlight how proactive tax planning can boost client profitability and advisor differentiation.

In today’s episode we will cover:

  • The importance of tax intelligence in financial planning.
  • The gap between tax preparation and proactive tax planning.
  • The role of financial advisors in enhancing client profitability through tax strategies.
  • The distinction between core and advanced tax strategies.
  • Strategies for maximizing deductions and reducing taxable income.
  • Resources available for financial advisors to improve their tax knowledge.

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E161 – Unlocking The Unlived Life Within You

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Most of us live two lives: the one we live, and the one we haven’t yet unlocked.

In this thought-provoking episode, host Wes Young and co-host Justin Lakin explore the concept of the “unlived life” within each of us, inspired by Steven Pressfield’s The War of Art. 

Through personal stories, like Wes’s journey from a Blockbuster Video employee to a successful business leader, they illustrate how embracing the gap between where we are and where we want to be can fuel growth, happiness, and impact.

Listeners will learn how to:

  • Define a “rich life” that you don’t want to retire from
  • Use gratitude and ambition as dual fuel for purpose-driven progress
  • Create a 90-day action plan that aligns with your long-term goals
  • Guide clients in meaningful conversations about their life’s vision
  • And more!

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