What I’ve learned after 100 episodes

Thank you for giving me the chance to spread my message of financial security with you! Can't view this email properly? [View in Browser]() {NAME}, During the pandemic, I started talking to couples about their money challenges on Instagram. One day a couple reached out to me for advice. I agreed to help them. “But you have to do it live on Instagram,” I said. They agreed. “You have to share all of your numbers,” I continued. And they were like, “Fine.” I couldn’t believe it! But within five minutes of speaking to this couple on Instagram Live, I knew this was the foundation of my future podcast. Since launching, the I Will Teach You To Be Rich podcast hit the top five podcasts in all of Apple podcasts. And we launched a video version of the podcast so you can actually see the couples and observe their body language and eye contact. [IWT episode]() [Click here to watch a recent episode]() 5 of my favorite podcast moments None of this was supposed to happen, and yet, here we are — [more than 100 episodes later](), still going strong. I’m so grateful for all of you who turned this little experiment into a hit show. Thank you for giving me the chance to spread my message of financial security with you! In honor of this accomplishment, I want to highlight a few of the standout moments from the last 100 episodes: 1. “My boyfriend is perfect…except he’s broke!” ([Episode 64]()) Ever been in a relationship where you’re making significantly more (or less) than your partner? Wes has. He makes $2,000 a month. Connie makes $200,000…a month. In other words, 100 times what he makes. How do you think that affects their dynamic? Pretty quickly, they realized every little decision was a minefield. Should they get a bottle of wine with dinner? How does Wes pay his fair share, all while trying to get his business off the ground? You can [listen to the full episode right here](). * * * 2. “If I add any more to our $50,000 credit card debt, he’ll ask for a divorce.” ([Episode 80]()) One of the most common issues I’ve heard on the show? Credit card debt. Let’s say you go out on the town. You order dinner, which ends up costing $40. No big deal, right? But couple that with parking, the tip, and taxes — plus a babysitter, if you need one — and you’re actually spending closer to $100 or more. That’s how Kevin and Sarah accidentally ended up spending $72,000 in six months…without even realizing it. So often, couples get embarrassed about money. And that embarrassment leads to sweeping everything under the rug. You’ll never guess how much Kevin and Sarah spent on Christmas gifts. If you want to hear this explosive two-part episode, [it’s all right here](). * * * 3. “We spend 98% of what we make — but we refuse to change our lifestyle.” ([Episode 84]()) Kristine and Thomas have three young children. They bought a nice house, and they make very good money. But they’re always stressed about their finances. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that they’re spending 98% of what they make…every single month. [You’ll have to hear it to believe it.]() * * * 4. “I’m $450K in debt, but she still wants me to treat her to dinner.” ([Episode 74]()) This is Serena and Nate: [IWT episode]() They’re both in their late 20s, and they’re engaged. Serena makes $80,000 a year, Nate makes $45,000. But in a couple of years, when he becomes a doctor, his salary is going to increase dramatically — likely to about $300,000+. Now, I really like this couple. They’re clearly in love. But Serena doesn’t feel she needs to pick up the check, even though she makes more. And both need to determine what an equitable division of rent would mean. Some fireworks went off in this one, [and now is your chance to listen to the whole thing](). * * * 5. “My wife is going to divorce me unless I stop being so cheap!” ([Episode 20]()) I’m sure after listening to all these episodes, you’ll come to one conclusion: After I have millions of dollars, I won’t have any of these problems! Wrong. Just because your money changes, it doesn’t mean you automatically do, too. This was exactly the problem Charles and Michelle were having. Charles wrote that his wife of 21 years was about to divorce him because he’s too cheap. To be clear, their net worth is over $10 million. They make $3.1 million per year. But Charles still insists on sharing a Netflix password, and he questions Michelle’s $12-a-month Audible subscription. It’s really, really hard for people to turn the page in their Rich Life. If you’ve spent all your life saving, investing, planning, and optimizing, there is no actual “finish line.” Flipping the mindset and allowing yourself to spend $200 on a pair of jeans won’t happen overnight. [You can listen to this episode right here](). Changing your mindset with Money Coaching One way to accelerate your mindset shift? [Join]()[Money Coaching](). And this is a great time to join. This month, I’m hosting a special coaching call for all [Money Coaching]() members about how to create a money philosophy that fits you like a glove. January Coaching Call Banner Plus, this week only, you could save 10% on an annual subscription. [Just use the code MC10OFF at checkout](). Money Coaching includes all of the details, exercises, psychology, and tactics you need to take control of your money. [Katie Mild ] "We stayed in a luxurious Airbnb estate in Cape Town with ocean AND mountain views, then stayed at a luxury resort for the safari... Wine tastings in Cape Town vineyards, private helicopter ride over Cape Town, and then 5-star treatment at Mfuwe Lodge in Zambia. Very expensive and worth every penny... Best trip of our lives so far, and we're planning to go back in a few years!" – Katie Mild [Keri Bennett] "One moment that stands out is being on vacation in Scotland, at the Glenfinnan Viaduct, waiting for the Jacobite Express (the Hogwarts Express) to come steaming by. Meanwhile my business continued to operate and make sales. It is a fantastic feeling to have built something that delivers real value to my customers, while allowing me to take the time to enjoy life a little more." – Keri Bennett [Join Money Coaching today]() [Signature] [Programs]() [Podcast]() [Netflix show]() [Books]() [Website]() [IG]() [in]() [X]() [YT]() Was this forwarded to you? [Sign up here](). [Unsubscribe here](. 548 Market St #89946 San Francisco, CA 94104-5401