Tag: Wealth Building

E 204 – The Gap Never Goes Away

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The gap between where you are and where you want to be never goes away. It just moves.

And that’s not a bad thing.

In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Wes explores how to pursue a bigger future while still being grateful for the life you have today. He shares why ambition and contentment aren’t opposites, how resistance can produce some of life’s greatest satisfaction, and why the decisions that seem to move you backward may sometimes be the ones that move you forward.

Through the story of Peter and some of his own “because you say so” moments, Wes challenges us to consider what could happen when faith becomes bigger than our need to understand exactly how everything will work out.

Because sometimes the life waiting for us is bigger than the one we would have planned for ourselves.

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E 200 – The Questions That Change Everything

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Success isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about asking better questions.

In this special 200th episode of From Busy to Rich, four returning guests—Rich Campe, Walter Bond, Sten Morgan, and Mike Scovel—share lessons on leadership, coaching, curiosity, and personal growth.

From asking better questions to embracing coaching and staying committed to lifelong learning, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom for anyone who wants to continue growing personally and professionally. If you’re ready to challenge your thinking and unlock your next level of growth, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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E 198 – The Art of Communication: Why Great Ideas Often Fall Flat

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Communication isn’t just about what you say—it’s about how you say it.

In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Wes Young and Justin Lakin explore why great ideas often fail to create lasting change and how better communication can inspire action. Drawing from a recent leadership conference, Wes shares a simple framework for helping people understand why something matters before telling them what to do.

The conversation explores the power of storytelling, creating common ground, and protecting time to apply what you’ve learned. Wes also shares a memorable personal story that reinforces one of the episode’s biggest takeaways: there are truths in the world that, when discovered and applied, make your life better and make you better at life.

If you want your conversations to create greater influence, deeper connection, and lasting impact, this episode is for you.

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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 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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