Episode 63 - Get Your Finances Straight With Zero Debt Coach Brad Long

Determined to rid himself of $174,000 in mortgage and consumer debt, Brad Long switched back and forth between being a musician and having a corporate sales job. Now, he remains debt-free, and he helps 6 and 7-figure corporate employees and entrepreneurs organize their finances and eradicate debt. In this episode, Brad looks back on his “financial awakening” and how he paid off nearly $50k of his debt in 2.5 years. He shares his strategy for saving money and weighs in on the different ways people can invest and achieve FI. He also offers advice as a content creator. Key TakeawaysBrad learned how to think about money from Dave Ramsey and Vicki RobinHe wanted out of debt and freedom of location so he sold the condo that he owned—just before the market crashed in 2008!Start off with a baby emergency fundThe different asset classes that Brad learned about and got intoHow to map out a budget and live a lean lifestyleBrad’s and Zeona’s thoughts on cryptocurrencyAbout the Zero Debt Coach platformLinksZero Debt CoachBrad’s YoutubeDave RamseyVicki RobinMr. Money MustacheSatoshi Nakamoto’s White PaperBooksYour Money or Your Life by Joseph Dominguez, Monique Tilford, and Vicki RobinThe 4-Hour Workweek by Tim FerrissThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey