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Financial advisor Bill Walters shares his journey from childhood health struggles to becoming a dedicated financial advisor focused on helping clients retire income tax-free. He reveals practical strategies for debt elimination, budgeting, and tax planning that can transform your financial future regardless of your current situation.

• Raised with college education as an expectation because "education elevates"
• Overcame hip dysplasia as a child, spending years on bed rest and relearning to walk multiple times
• Developed practical money skills through the "shoebox method" of allocating income to different categories
• Teaches clients how to retire income tax-free by focusing on where you save, not just how much
• Recommends allocating 20% of income to savings and maintaining six months of emergency funds
• Suggests potential entrepreneurs limit marketing expenditures to 10% of total budget
• Cautions against popular financial advice that focuses solely on debt elimination without proper retirement planning
• Advocates for tax-free accumulation strategies rather than traditional tax-deferred retirement accounts
• Offers free 15-minute discovery calls to help assess individual financial situations

Want to connect with Bill? Find the link to schedule a free 15-minute discovery call in our show notes, or find him on social media as "Perfectly Imperfect Family" and on LinkedIn as "Bill J Walters."

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Have you ever wondered if your entrepreneurial tendencies might be connected to something deeper? Speaking coach Kelly Walker reveals how ADHD can function as a superpower for entrepreneurs and public speakers alike in this fascinating conversation that will transform how you think about neurodiversity in business.

Kelly shares her remarkable journey from a 22-year career as a graphic designer to becoming a speaking coach after her life "completely turned upside down" at age 50. This transformation led her to discover powerful connections between ADHD, entrepreneurship, and exceptional public speaking skills that few people recognize.

The discussion explores why those with ADHD often gravitate toward entrepreneurship—finding it challenging to focus on "someone else's dream" for eight consecutive hours when their brains naturally work in creative time chunks. Rather than viewing characteristics like "shiny object syndrome" as limitations, Kelly reframes them as entrepreneurial advantages that enable managing multiple businesses and bringing extraordinary energy to speaking engagements.

Perhaps most valuable is Kelly's revolutionary approach to overcoming stage fright through her "islands of safety" technique. Instead of the useless advice to "picture your audience naked," she teaches speakers to identify "energy returners" in the audience—those nodding and engaging positively—while avoiding eye contact with "energy drainers" who appear disengaged or critical. This simple yet powerful method has helped countless speakers transform their performance anxiety into confident delivery.

Whether you're an entrepreneur curious about leveraging your unique cognitive style, an aspiring speaker looking to craft your signature talk, or simply interested in understanding neurodiversity in business contexts, this episode delivers practical wisdom you can implement immediately. Kelly's parting reminder that "if you feel called to speak, you are meant to speak" serves as powerful encouragement for anyone hesitating to share their hard-won wisdom with those who need it most.

Ready to transform your speaking skills or explore how your ADHD might actually be your greatest asset? Visit speakingcoachkelly.com for free resources to begin your journey.

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Scott Mader's journey from the edge of suicide to becoming a transformational coach is a testament to the power of alignment and purpose. Once drowning in $68,000 of debt while earning just $40,000 as a teacher, Scott contemplated ending his life during late-night drives home, believing his insurance money would solve his family's financial problems. The unexpected catalyst for change? A radio station that switched its lineup to include Dave Ramsey's financial show.

What began as anger toward Ramsey's advice evolved into a lifeline that pulled Scott from the depths of despair. After an honest conversation with his wife—who, ironically, had already been listening to the same show—they embarked on a radical financial transformation. Despite emergency surgeries and job changes along the way, they eliminated over $70,000 in debt in less than three years and have remained debt-free since.

As founder of Inspired Stewardship, Scott now helps Christians master their time, talent, and treasures to live out their calling. His approach centers on frameworks rather than rigid processes, believing that true transformation comes when we align our resources with our values. "The biggest problem most of us have is we're spending those resources—time and money—in a way that's not aligned with what we really want out of life," Scott explains. This misalignment keeps people trapped in cycles of stress and dissatisfaction, regardless of income level.

Scott's four-part framework begins with self-investment, followed by investing in others, which naturally develops influence and ultimately creates impact. He emphasizes that your calling isn't just your career—it's the why behind everything you do, manifesting in how you parent, work, and engage with the world. By treating others as they wish to be treated rather than how we wish to be treated, we open doors to deeper connection and more meaningful influence.

Ready to discover how mastering your resources can transform your life? Visit inspiredstewardship.com/Mistayu for free resources that will help you align your actions with your true calling.