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The Prosperity Lounge Radio Show

The Prosperity Lounge Radio Show

By: Joey Ruffalo | Financial Coach • Business Growth Expert
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 Joey Ruffalo, a trusted financial coach, business strategist, and best-selling author — shares powerful insights on money management, debt payoff, entrepreneurial advice, and financial coaching to help you take control of your finances and build lasting momentum. Each weekly episode of The Prosperity Lounge Radio Show delivers real-world strategies, encouraging stories, and practical tools for better living — whether you're budgeting, side hustling, or scaling your business. 🎧 New episodes every week. 🎧 Listen weekly. Find us at: 🔗 theprosperitylounge.com | Instagram | YouTubejoey ruffalo 2025 Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • Beyond the Badge: Building Trust Through Faith and Service

    Beyond the Badge: Building Trust Through Faith and Service
    Oct 13 2025
    In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge, host Joey Ruffalo sits down with Brent Gibson, former University of Tennessee football player, veteran law enforcement officer, and candidate for Knox County Sheriff, for a powerful conversation on leadership, integrity, and community service. Brent shares his journey from the gridiron to the badge, the lessons he learned from mentors like Coach Phillip Fulmer, and how those lessons shaped his philosophy of “service over status.” He opens up about transparency in law enforcement, the importance of rebuilding trust between officers and the public, and the future of policing in Knox County — including the impact of On Patrol: Live, body cameras, and the Broken Windows approach to community safety. They also explore the evolving relationship between the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and the Knoxville Police Department, and what it takes to lead with faith, accountability, and heart in today’s world. 🎙️ Topics Covered: Leadership lessons from UT football and law enforcement How “service, not status” defines real leadership The role of transparency and trust in policing On Patrol: Live, body cams, and modern accountability The “Broken Windows” philosophy and crime prevention Collaboration between KCSO and KPD Building prosperity through community engagement 👉 Subscribe to The Prosperity Lounge on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts for more conversations on leadership, business, and community impact. 🌐 Learn more at TheProsperityLounge.com 💼 Guest: ElectBrentGibson.com
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • How Tennessee’s VOLeaders Are Redefining Success Beyond Sports

    How Tennessee’s VOLeaders Are Redefining Success Beyond Sports
    Oct 6 2025
    What does real success look like when the game ends? In this Inside the Lounge episode, Joey Ruffalo takes you behind the mic to unpack lessons from his recent conversation with Caitlin Ryan, former Lady Vol softball player and Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Development at the University of Tennessee. Caitlin helps lead the groundbreaking VOLeaders Academy — a program shaping student-athletes into global leaders who use their platform for positive change. In this post-show reflection, Joey breaks down: ✅ Why UT’s VOLeaders program is redefining leadership and success ✅ The untold side of student-athletes’ lives beyond the scoreboard ✅ How service and authenticity create stronger leaders ✅ The connection between preparation, purpose, and community ✅ Lessons business owners and everyday leaders can apply today 🎧 Whether you’re an athlete, entrepreneur, or anyone seeking purpose-driven growth, this conversation will challenge how you define success — and inspire you to lead beyond titles, trophies, and job titles. 👉 Watch the full interview with Caitlin Ryan on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/mG-CwtkhJEI?feature=share 👉 Join our community at TheProsperityLounge.com 👉 Follow Joey on Instagram @theprosperitylounge #ProsperityLounge #InsideTheLounge #VOLeaders #UTVols #LadyVols #LeadershipDevelopment #StudentAthletes #LeadershipPodcast #TennesseeVols #FaithAndAction #PersonalGrowth #AthleteLeadership
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • From Mortgages to Real Estate: Smart Home Buying & Wealth Strategies with Richard Swan

    From Mortgages to Real Estate: Smart Home Buying & Wealth Strategies with Richard Swan
    Sep 29 2025
    In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge, Joey Ruffalo sits down with Richard Swan—a seasoned professional with over 25 years in the mortgage industry and now a trusted real estate agent in East Tennessee. Together, they unpack the truth about renting vs. buying, 15-year vs. 30-year mortgages, and how to view your home as a long-term wealth strategy. You’ll learn: ✔️ The biggest myths about homeownership and mortgages ✔️ Why flexibility often beats locking into a strict 15-year loan ✔️ How the Knoxville and East Tennessee housing market is evolving ✔️ What first-time buyers should really know before making the leap ✔️ The role of intentional financial planning in successful homeownership Joey also shares his personal experience with HonorAir Flight 37 and the moving Welcome Home event on Sept. 24th, a reminder that community and legacy matter as much as financial decisions. 👉 Subscribe to The Prosperity Lounge on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts for more insights on money, business, and life. 👉 Join the free community + download resources: theprosperitylounge.com #RealEstate #HomeBuying #Knoxville #FinancialFreedom #Mortgages #ProsperityLounge
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    1 hr and 4 mins
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