Decidedly I Decision Tips for Business Owners

By: Sanger Smith and Shawn Smith
  • Summary

  • Welcome to Decidedly! We defeat bad decision-making for family business owners, so they can improve their health, wealth, and relationships. Hosted by Sanger Smith and Shawn Smith.
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  • Ep.158 I Deciding to Raise Financially Savvy Kids: Shaping Smart Spenders, Savers, and Investors
    Sep 11 2024

    What if teaching your kids about money wasn’t as hard as it seems? How can you make saving, spending, and investing lessons stick?


    In this episode, Sanger and Shawn Smith explore straightforward strategies for teaching kids about money. They break down practical lessons on saving, spending, and investing to help parents equip their kids with lasting financial skills—without overcomplicating it.

    KEY TOPICS

    Methods to help your kids understand money without overwhelming them.

    Why letting your kids make money mistakes could be the smartest move you make.

    How emotions secretly control spending—and how to help your kids avoid the pitfalls.

    Setting clear financial boundaries that shape lifelong habits and financial independence.

    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Introduction

    00:54 Childhood Lessons on Money

    03:47 Teaching Kids to Save, Earn, and Spend

    08:49 Emotions in Money Decisions

    11:39 Developing Healthy Money Habits

    32:00 Personal Money Responsibility

    35:19 Teaching Children to Budget

    46:19 Managing Overspending

    53:31 Talking About Finances in Front of the Kids

    57:23 Involving Attorneys and Financial Advisors in Estate Planning

    01:02:10 Effectively Utilizing Trusts for Your Children

    01:03:09 Five Key Money Decisions

    1:03:42 Producer Closing

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    Thank you to Shelby Peterson of Transcend Media for editing and post-production of the Decidedly podcast.

    SANGER’S BOOK: ⁠A Life Rich with Significance: Transforming Your Wealth to Meaningful Impact⁠

    SHAWN’S BOOK: ⁠Plateau Jumping: What to Change When Change Is What You Want⁠

    MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION?

    At ⁠Decidedly Wealth Management⁠, we focus on decision-making as the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy.

    LEARN MORE: ⁠www.decidedlywealth.com⁠


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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Ep.157 I Deciding to Go the Distance: Surviving Russian Jail & Pushing Your Limits with Charlie Walker
    Sep 5 2024
    What happens when you push beyond your comfort zone? Could taking risks actually lead to more confidence? From surviving a mob attack in Ethiopia to being imprisoned in Russia, Charlie Walker's adventures push the boundaries of human endurance and reveal the astonishing resilience required to confront the unexpected. KEY TOPICS Setting short-term goals to keep the primary goal from feeling insurmountable. Creating opportunities for restful moments of “blissful brainlessness.” Finding your limits by forcing yourself into uncertainty. Distracting yourself from the temptation to quit. CHAPTERS 00:00 Sanger’s Daily Breakfast 03:37 Introducing Charlie Walker 08:16 The Unexpected of Long-Distance Travel 13:20 Living Resourcefully 18:14 Building Relationships with Locals 23:26 Adapting to the Unexpected 28:09 Focusing on the Journey, Not the Destination 28:38 Starting Extreme Goals 31:01 Overcoming the Urge to Quit 31:31 Hiking through Siberia 35:18 Imprisoned in Russia 36:14 Getting Released from Russian Prison 39:03 Risk Assessment and Perception 42:23 Mental Struggles of Isolation 44:39 Navigating the Russian Legal System 46:34 Dealing with Accusations 49:22 Propaganda in Russia 52:11 Lessons from Isolation 53:51 Decision Tip for Business Owners 55:39 Key Takeaways 57:29 Producer Closing CONNECT WITH US ⁠www.decidedlypodcast.com⁠ WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE Subscribe on ⁠YouTube⁠ Join us on ⁠Instagram⁠: @decidedlypodcast Join us on ⁠Facebook⁠ Shawn’s ⁠Instagram⁠: @shawn_d_smith Sanger’s ⁠Instagram⁠: @sangersmith Thank you to Shelby Peterson of Transcend Media for editing and post-production of the Decidedly podcast. SANGER’S BOOK: ⁠A Life Rich with Significance: Transforming Your Wealth to Meaningful Impact⁠ SHAWN’S BOOK: ⁠Plateau Jumping: What to Change When Change Is What You Want⁠ MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION? At ⁠Decidedly Wealth Management⁠, we focus on decision-making as the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy. LEARN MORE: ⁠www.decidedlywealth.com⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER:⁠ https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001aeU_pPBHJPNJWJBdVbaci6bjGIuEJurH12xHBWDEVT_NxyCadMd7wLSZjcEZglkSjDjehuIbTHD8nABOIdV69ctfYpSzg24RCIytetBUrlIPPKgaGzjGZ8DkM0Wp1LMjbErcYUur7PbZGjeVo4gyXlz821AoJGZR⁠ CONNECT WITH CHARLIE WALKER Website: www.cwexplore.com Instagram: @cwexplore Through Sand & Snow: https://www.cwexplore.com/store/p2/Through_Sand_%26_Snow.html On Roads That Echo: https://www.cwexplore.com/store/p4/On_Roads_That_Echo.html Charlie Walker is a British adventurer who's tackled some of the most extreme journeys you can imagine, from braving the Siberian Arctic to exploring the Congo River. His stories of survival and exploration reveal what it truly means to push human limits and face the unknown.
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    58 mins
  • Ep.156 I Deciding to Plan Your Retirement: Stop Losing Sleep Over the Details with Roger Whitney
    Aug 28 2024
    Selling the business and retiring isn’t an on/off switch. When you approach it like a dimmer, you gain the confidence to transition with peace of mind. Roger Whitney, the Retirement Answer Man, points out that decisions like taking a pension or lump sum are just the basics. The real focus should be on the visionary choices that truly shape your retirement. KEY TOPICS How to stop losing sleep over retirement planning. Recognizing and honoring phases of life as they evolve. Why the primary crisis of retirement is sheer lack of confidence. How to map out “what’s next” following your retirement. CHAPTERS 00:00 Mission of Decidedly 04:02 Roger Whitney, the Retirement Answer Man 06:35 The Crisis of Your Confidence 09:00 When You’re Nervous to Retire 13:39 The First Steps to Retirement Planning 16:26 Stop Chasing the New Strategy 20:00 Make Yourself Uncomfortable 26:16 Embracing New Seasons 30:05 Retiring to Something Refreshing 35:08 Post-Retirement Goal Setting 37:40 Rich People Don’t Think They’re Rich 41:36 Gratitude Practice to Combat Fears 43:30 Repairing a Bad Money Decision 48:52 Decision Tip for Business Owners 50:44 Key Takeaways 51:36 Producer Closing CONNECT WITH US ⁠www.decidedlypodcast.com⁠ Watch the full episode on YouTube Subscribe to watch weekly episodes on YouTube⁠ Join us on ⁠Instagram⁠: @decidedlypodcast Join us on ⁠Facebook⁠ Shawn’s Instagram⁠: @shawn_d_smith Sanger’s ⁠Instagram⁠: @sangersmith Thank you to Shelby Peterson of Transcend Media for editing and post-production of the Decidedly podcast. SANGER’S BOOK: ⁠A Life Rich with Significance: Transforming Your Wealth to Meaningful Impact⁠ SHAWN’S BOOK: ⁠Plateau Jumping: What to Change When Change Is What You Want⁠ MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION? At ⁠Decidedly Wealth Management⁠, we focus on decision-making as the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy. LEARN MORE: ⁠www.decidedlywealth.com⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER:⁠ https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001aeU_pPBHJPNJWJBdVbaci6bjGIuEJurH12xHBWDEVT_NxyCadMd7wLSZjcEZglkSjDjehuIbTHD8nABOIdV69ctfYpSzg24RCIytetBUrlIPPKgaGzjGZ8DkM0Wp1LMjbErcYUur7PbZGjeVo4gyXlz821AoJGZR⁠ CONNECT WITH ROGER WHITNEY Website: www.rogerwhitney.com Retirement Answer Man Podcast: www.rogerwhitney.com/blog Rock Retirement Book: www.rogerwhitney.com/the-book Roger has been walking life with clients as a financial advisor for more than 25 years and is the host of the award-winning Retirement Answer Man® podcast. He is on a mission to change the way the world thinks about retirement, one little conversation at a time. Roger established the RRC in 2018 to help foster a safe online space for soon-to-be retirees to learn, plan, and interact with other like-minded folks on the path to retirement. As if that’s not enough to keep him busy, he is the author of Rock Retirement: A Simple Guide to Help You Take Control and Be More Optimistic About the Future, a Forbes online contributor, creator of the Agile Financial Planning process, and past instructor of the Retirement Planning & Employee Benefits CFP® certificate program at the University of Texas Arlington and of Wealth Management at Texas Christian University. Investopedia has named him to the Top 100 Most Influential Advisors 2017-2019 & 2021, and he has brought home Plutus Awards for Best Financial Planner Blog (2019) and Best Retirement Blog (2015 and 2017).
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    52 mins

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