FamVestor Podcast
98 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 115 ratingsThe FamVestor Podcast is all about Family, Finance, and Freedom.
This weekly show will focus on creating passive income streams, being frugal, living optimally, and designing a wholesome lifestyle all for the purpose of investing in your family.
In the first few episodes Sunny and Sunmarie Burns share about travel hacking, living for free via real estate investing, saving money, travel with kids, weddings for cheap, and lots more.
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097 | Sailing the World with Six Kids for Three Years
September 30, 2022 00:50 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBErik Hemingway's Family of 8 left everything behind, flew to Greece, bought a $80k sailboat and lived on a sailboat for 3 years traveling to 25 countries! Erik kept the cashflow coming in with rent money from his storage units; he now syndicates storage unit deals through his company Nomad Capital so others can have the financial freedom to pursue the great adventure of life! https://famvestor.com/097 https://www.nomadcapital.us/
096 | Moving to Japan
September 08, 2022 11:52 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBOur Family of 6 is Moving to Japan for a year. We share what we have been up to since Baby #4 was born! https://famvestor.com/096
095 | 6-Weeks Tent Camping with 3 Toddlers & an Infant
December 23, 2021 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBFrugal Family of 6 goes on a Cross-Country Camping Adventure of a Lifetime while on Paternity Leave with three kids, 6 and under and their 6-week old baby. With just their mini-van, a tent, and a sense of adventure they traversed 8,000 miles through 18 different states visiting 17 national parks. https://famvestor.com/095
094 | Life after FIRE
November 18, 2021 12:38 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBLue and his wife were able to retire from cooperate America and live off passive income at age 38. Before early retirement, Lue was a computer programmer in the NYC area for 14 years. Lue enjoys spending time and traveling with his wife and three children. Lue’s personal motto is passive investing, active parenting. Lue has been a passive real estate investor since 2015. Starting out with one single-family rental, Lue has invested in 39 real estate syndication deals. Lue’s current portfoli...
093 | Limited Screen Time Family
November 05, 2021 04:06 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBSunny and Sunmarie share their reason for choosing a limited screen time lifestyle and the effects its had on their family. https://famvestor.com/093 * https://www.famvestor.com/gifts/ * ScreenFree Activities: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1clHJmdy6CMbGd123dlt79sh3Bzih29s45a2LEciHdUY/edit?usp=sharing * https://xtramath.org/ * https://readingeggs.com/
092 | Kids Roth IRA Funded by Golden Eggs
October 21, 2021 12:35 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBLindsey Spiegel shares how her daughters from the age of 6 started their own Chicken egg-laying business and how that money was used to start their Roth-IRAs. It's an incredible story of what a little guidance and intentional parenting can unlock in a child and the wonderful journey that can unfold. Lindsey currently resides in a rural west Texas town on five acres with her husband and two daughters. With a background in urban farming and market gardening, she grows her own food and take...
091 | To Family or not To Family
October 08, 2021 03:15 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBSunny and Sunmarie share their reason for wanting a family, and discuss the common concerns and challenges that are causing couple to opt out. https://famvestor.com/091
090 | Financial Planning for Young Families
September 23, 2021 16:38 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBJim Crider is a financial planner focused on helping young families reach financial independence. Jim is a father of 3, and helps guide other families towards a life they truly want to live. In todays episode we go through his unique approach and some guiding questions to find out what truly is important to us, and how we can use money as a tool to live our best lives. Links: https://www.intentionallivingfp.com/famvestor https://famvestor.com/084
089 | When it Rains it Pours
September 09, 2021 18:52 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBWe discuss the perils that come with trying for greatness, and how overcoming obstacles transforms you into your best self. https://famvestor.com/089
088 | Building Intimacy Together
August 26, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 8.1 MBExercises you can do tonight to build intimacy as a couple. https://famvestor.com/088 Links: 3000 Questions about me (Book): https://amzn.to/2WgvysO Intimacy Exercises Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/144-a-tantric-sex-practice-to-try-with-your-partner-tonight/id1323538015?i=1000513399967
087 | Whole Person Millionaire
August 12, 2021 17:00 - 32 minutes - 23 MBSunny and Sunmarie share their definition of success and the balance neccesary to establish a successful wholesome nourishing life. https://famvestor.com/087
086 | Break Free From Porn
July 29, 2021 19:36 - 44 minutes - 32 MBSunny Burns shares his journey in breaking free from pornography. He has been porn-free for the last 10+ years, and shares his strategies and mindset to finally breakfree after so many failed attempts. Links: https://famvestor.com/086 https://www.famvestor.com/straightedge/ https://www.highnoon.org/ https://easypeasymethod.org/ https://www.conqueredself.com/
085 | 100-Mile BikePacking Journey with 3 kids under 6
July 15, 2021 15:08 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBWe took our 6, 4, and 1 year old on a 100-mile 3-day BikePacking Adventure from New Paltz, NY through NYC into NJ. 95% of the trails were paved and car-free. We tented two nights wherever we could find shelter. BikePacking Trip Video: https://youtu.be/4O81F-61Ats ShowNotes: https://famvestor.com/085
084 | River Camping & Note Investing
July 01, 2021 21:09 - 1 hour - 45 MBSusan Elliot grew up in a typical suburban setting until one day when she was exposed to river rafting. From that moment, the world opened up to her. She discovered a passion which led her to become a whitewater kayak instructor and river guide. After traveling the world, living full-time in an RV with her husband, writing a book, and working as a River Restoration Engineer, Susan made another discovery. This time it was a world of financial freedom that opened up to her. Susan uses real est...
083 | 14-Days of Tenting the Grand Circle with Kids
June 17, 2021 16:13 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBWe discuss our trip around the National Parks in Utah, New Mexico, Colorado, and Arizona. 8 different campsites over 14-days, with a 6, 4, & 1 year old in a 4-person tent. Grand Canyons -> Mesa Verde -> Moab -> Arches -> Goblin Valley -> Canyonlands -> Capitol Reef -> Kodachrome -> Bryce -> Zion We also touch on tips and tricks to making a camping adventure a success with littles. https://www.famvestor.com/083
082 | Live In Kitchen Renovation
June 03, 2021 13:17 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBSunny & Sunmarie share the process of a kitchen renovation, and tips to pay attention to if you are trying to do it on a tight budget and while living in the house. https://www.famvestor.com/082
081 | Who is Sunny Burns Anyways?
May 20, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes - 31.2 MBToday on the podcast, Sunny Burns shares his story. How he grew up, why he does the podcast, and the things that make him tick. Sunny's Bio: https://www.famvestor.com/resources Shownotes: https://www.famvestor.com/081
080 | RVing Full-Time with Kids!
May 06, 2021 22:18 - 55 minutes - 38.9 MBCraig and Bryanna Royal, along with their 4 children, have been on the road for the past seven years! They downsized from a 3000 sq ft house to a mobile home, and have been traveling around North America ever since. Shownotes: https://www.famvestor.com/080 Blog: https://www.crazyfamilyadventure.com/ Book: Full-Time RVing With Kids: https://amzn.to/3vS6btr
079 | Our Simple But Different Parenting Strategy
April 23, 2021 00:18 - 31 minutes - 22 MBWe share some of our unusual parenting strategies to build resilient thriving kids and a tight-knit family. https://www.famvestor.com/079
078 | Living the Dream in Puerto Rico
April 08, 2021 12:07 - 40 minutes - 28.5 MBJonathan Jesper is an entrepreneur running a multi-million dollar business all from his laptop. After learning about the Tax Incentives for businesses to move to Puerto Rico, he moved (For the majority of the year) his business and his family there. Since then, he has met many other entrepreneurs and business-owners who are doing the same. Listen in to learn: What it’s really like to live and do business in Puerto Rico The pros and cons of moving to this U.S. Territory How elimina...
077 | 10 Daily Habits of Happy Couples
March 25, 2021 15:02 - 29 minutes - 22.5 MBLearn the Daily-Life Habits that happy healthy couple do to have strong marriages: Go to bed at the same time Sleep Naked together Hold Hands Leave Sticky Notes Speak respectfully to each other Keep in touch during the day Date Night Massage each other https://youtu.be/kqBMbW6tHI4 (Swedish Massage Tutorial) Have sex at least twice a week Share activities together Exercise, play, cook, read Common Mission https://famvestor.com/077
076 | Traveling the World for Free
March 12, 2021 03:17 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBNate Ritter had traveled extensively before getting married. He and his wife then decided to continue to travel as much as possible in order for their children to experience the world through travel. Nate then took his passion for inexpensive travel and created roomsteals.com, a closed user group that allows its members to access wholesale rates on hotels and accommodations. Listen in to learn: How to travel the world inexpensively with your family How to find cheap yet quality acc...
075 | A Recipe For Happiness
February 25, 2021 17:21 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBHappiness takes hardwork. Everyone is struggling to attain happiness and avoid misfortune. In this episode, we dive into how to schedule more happiness and eliminate the activities that are preventing us from pursuing happiness. https://www.famvestor.com/075
074 | Raising Kids with Character
February 11, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 31.2 MBBefore starting a family, Jodi felt she was meant to be a mother. She went into marriage with the intention to be a stay-at-home mom, but after having her first child, she was met with unexpected struggles. Humbled by her experiences, she felt unsure of herself as a mother. Working through those struggles inspired her to create a blog to help other moms like herself. Her degree in education, experience as a teacher, tutor, and camp counselor combined with her own personal journey of mothe...
073 | Winter Covid Kids Activities
January 28, 2021 17:43 - 24 minutes - 17.5 MBWe discuss winter time activities we are doing as a Family this COVID Winter. https://www.famvestor.com/073 Activities: Teaching the kids to catch HandStands AcroYoga: https://youtu.be/2lmWxw-rJhk Gymnastics Basketball Growing towards goals (Running) Indoor bocce ball Keep-balloon-in-air game Hiding Go Seek Outfoxed Board-Game: https://amzn.to/36mLprn Pokemon Puzzles: https://amzn.to/3a9vuxT Ice Skating (Bob Skates): https://amzn.to/3cksdhW Snow Brick Maker: https:...
072 | Travel Hacking Case Study
January 14, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBRuby Escalona and her husband have opened over 40 credit cards on their travel hacking journey and been to 37 countries! They never grew up traveling, both emigrated to the United States after their work sent them here - Ruby from the Philippines and her husband from Slovakia. Both work full-time, but they live off the husband's salary and have been saving Ruby's entire salary. Because of this, they plan to be Financially Independent in the next 5 years! Links: https://www.famvestor.com/0...
071 | Reflect, Refresh, Reset
January 07, 2021 12:13 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBSunny & Sunmarie share the importance of taking the time to review the previous year and reset for the next year ahead! www.FamVestor.com/071 For a more Goals specific podcast, please listen to www.FamVestor.com/037
070 | The House Flipping Couple
December 24, 2020 13:30 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBMarcin Ferenc and wife, Joanna were both born in Poland and emigrated to the US at a young age. Neither of them had any background in real estate. Marcin did not own a single tool and had no experience in handywork. Despite this, they have managed to successfully flip 17 houses all while working full-time jobs and raising a family! Listen in to learn: How to save up for your first flip How to build your team through networking How to work together with your spouse to achieve greater ...
069 | Exploring The Outdoors with Kids
December 10, 2020 13:59 - 24 minutes - 17.3 MBWe share why we don't use strollers, our tips for getting kids hiking and camping, and how to live an exciting life as a family enjoying the great outdoors! https://www.famvestor.com/069 Links: Skidders Kids Grip Shoes: https://amzn.to/2IEfTg2 Weeride Front Mount Kids Bike Seat: https://amzn.to/39UQWbn Co-pilot Bike Trailer with Pedals: https://amzn.to/372af0A
068 | Finanical Basics for Couples
November 26, 2020 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBNine years ago, newly married Dan Hinz saw his wife come home from a shopping trip and thought “What has she gone and bought now?!” and then quickly realized if they were going to make it in marriage, he could never have that thought again. Extensive research about personal finance combined with an MBA led him to form his own financial coaching business. He is passionate about helping couples master the financial basics of budgeting and getting out of debt. He has helped numerous couples ...
067 | The 8 Books That Changed My Life
November 12, 2020 13:23 - 33 minutes - 23.6 MBHave you ever heard that you are the average of the 5 people you surround yourself with? Well I believe the same to be true with the thoughts and media we surround ourselves with. I never felt I was born a genius or particularly gifted in intelligence. But I am positive that the habit of reading (or listening to) books has vastly improved my mind and critical thinking. I attribute a large majority of my success to my habit of listening to audiobooks. I feel my life is constantly uplift...
066 | Roth IRA or 529 for your Kids
October 29, 2020 21:07 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBMegan Marotta Russell is the Chief Operating Officer of Marotta Wealth Management. On today's podcast Megan shares with us the awesome potential of Roth-IRA's and 529's. She shares unique strategies, including how she was able to pay her 3-year old and start her Roth-IRA. A lot of golden nuggets in this one, enjoy! Links: https://www.marottaonmoney.com/ https://www.famvestor.com/066 https://www.famvestor.com/roth https://www.fidelity.com/
065 | My Roth IRA Doubled to $100k in 9-years!!!
October 15, 2020 18:37 - 18 minutes - 13.5 MBI Just reached $100k in my Roth-IRA! I am only 30, and opened it when I was 21. Total contributions over these last 9-years was $49k. This $100k, even if I didn't contribute another penny, should grow to $1Million all on its own by the time I am 60 years old. That would mean $40k a year of Safe Withdrawals (4 % rule) just from this account. Take a listen to hear how in just 5-minutes you can open your own Roth-IRA with just $10! Links: https://www.famvestor.com/065 https://www...
064 | High Noon
October 01, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBSammy Uyama shares his Unique Life Story living a life of intention. We discuss his unique upbringing learning abroad, how he went through college debt-free, created passive income by writing self-help e-books and sold them on amazon, his work at High Noon and so much more... Links: https://www.famvestor.com/064 https://www.highnoon.org https://www.amazon.com/Sam-Uyama/e/B01DJDCK84
063 | Rebel Family
September 17, 2020 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBWhen Dan got married 20 years ago, he and his wife thought they would have one or maybe two kids. Before they knew it they had 5 kids under the age of five years old. The struggle was real. Five kids then became seven kids. The challenge was not that they had a bunch of kids, but rather that they had not developed a unified vision,...they lacked, the tools, the communication systems, and on and on... They quickly got advice. They searched far and wide. They drove across the States to hang...
062 | Privilege
September 03, 2020 16:57 - 24 minutes - 17.6 MBIn this episode, we talk about the best gift you can give your children... And no it has nothing to do with spiling your kids rotten with the latest gadgets... It has everything to do with your marriage - and the security, confidence, and happiness you will give your kids by making it a great one. We share our FamVestor mission to change the world by enabling families with the skills, tactics, and mindset to put their marriage first and let the kids bask in the love of a strong family....
061 | How Planning More and Spending Less Leads to Happiness
August 20, 2020 12:27 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBMisty Lynch is a financial planner and life coach who helps people not only budget and invest, but also change their mindset about money. In this episode we talk about how Misty imposed a year long shopping ban on herself and the unexpected benefits it had on her life. We discuss the freedom and stress-reduction a financial plan can give you. A lot of golden nuggets in this one, enjoy! https://www.famvestor.com/061 Find out more about Misty: https://mistylynch.com/
060 | How to Start your Kids Roth-IRA
August 07, 2020 04:19 - 28 minutes - 20.4 MBMy Son at age 0 had $1,100 in his Roth-IRA. This episode reveals the step by step process of establishing a Roth-IRA and securing your child’s financial future. We go over how a 0-year old can earn income, how custodial accounts work, why a Roth IRA is better than a 529 plan, Tax-saving benefits for parents and much more We discuss why your money is not trapped till retirement with a Roth-IRA and the power of 60 years of tax-free growth! More Details on the Roth-IRA here: https://fam...
How We Reached 105% Financial Independence before Age 30 with 3 kids on a Single Income
July 23, 2020 14:41 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBYesterday was my 30th birthday and also Sunmarie and I's 10-year anniversary! I am happy to announce that after 5 years of concerted effort, Sunmarie and I have achieved 105% Financial Independence! The last 5 years have been a whirlwind, we went from: $0 to $2+ Million in Real Estate Assets 0 to 12 rental units We started Airbnb's, Turo Rental Car Business, Amazon FBA Business $0 to $218,000 in Gross Passive Income 2 salary incomes to a single income 0 to 3 kids https://www....
059 | How We Reached 105% Financial Independence before Age 30 with 3 kids on a Single Income
July 23, 2020 14:41 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBYesterday was my 30th birthday and also Sunmarie and I's 10-year anniversary! I am happy to announce that after 5 years of concerted effort, Sunmarie and I have achieved 105% Financial Independence! The last 5 years have been a whirlwind, we went from: $0 to $2+ Million in Real Estate Assets 0 to 12 rental units We started Airbnb's, Turo Rental Car Business, Amazon FBA Business $0 to $218,000 in Gross Passive Income 2 salary incomes to a single income 0 to 3 kids https://www....
058 | How to Rent Your Car on TURO
July 10, 2020 01:38 - 19 minutes - 14 MBHalf a year ago we bought a minivan, I debated selling our 2009 Toyota Yaris, which became an extra third car, but instead decided to rent it out on TURO. In the last 6-months, I have made $2750 by renting out the car. If I sold the car I probably could have only gotten $3500 for it. So by the end of the year, I will have made more than I could have sold it for, and I will have a Semi-Passive Income Generating Machine that will continually roll in profits. On today's episode, we discus...
057 | MultiGenerational Living
June 25, 2020 12:38 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MBWe discuss the pros and cons of multigenerational living. That means living grandparents, parents, and children all under one roof! https://www.famvestor.com/057
056 | 75 Hard for Families
June 11, 2020 12:36 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBFor the last 41 Days, Sunmarie and I have each day, without fail: Drank one Gallon of water Read 10 pages a day Done two 45-minute Workouts (One Outdoors) Eaten Single Portion meals with no Processed Sugar in our diet Restricted our cellphone use from 8:30am - 8:30pm It has been one of the most challenging times in our lives, but also the most rewarding. In this episode, we dive into what the 75-hard challenge is, how we make it work with as a family of 5, and why you should consid...
055 | Intimacy, Sex, and an Extraordinary Marriage
May 29, 2020 11:29 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBHosts of the #1 Podcast about marriage on itunes, One Extraordinary Marriage, Tony and Alisa DiLorenzo have been helping couples build amazing marriages for the past 10 years by speaking about sex, love, and commitment. They challenge every listener to make their relationship a priority. They provide tools and resources on how to create physical, emotional, and spiritual intimacy in order to thrive in your marriage. http://www.famvestor.com/055 In this episode learn about: How a Sex Chall...
054 | Family Bikes from Alaska to Argentina; 17,000 Miles in 3 years
May 14, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBA family death led David & Nancy Vogel to re-evaluate their own mortality, legacy, and how they were spending time with their children. They realized they wanted to seize the opportunity to do something out of the box and unexpected. Well, this family of four embarked on an epic bicycling adventure and rode a total of 17,000 miles through 15 countries over 1,000 days! Their boys now hold the Guinness World Record of Youngest People to cycle the length of the Americas. A former teach...
053 | Raising Your Money-Savvy Family
April 30, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBDoug Nordman retired at age 41 after maintaining a high savings rate despite not being high earning. He has been retired for the past 20 years and has remained financially independent through three recessions. This allowed him to provide his daughter with a valuable financial education. Carol Pittner, having learned these valuable lessons in her youth, is now rapidly approaching financial independence herself. Together, this father-daughter duo have amassed wealth and knowledge to be p...
052 | Buy Your Freedom
April 16, 2020 10:59 - 19 minutes - 14.1 MBThe key 5-Steps to take to Buy Your Freedom in your 30's. College [Episode 44]: Commute from home, Go to your Community College the first two years. Cars [Episode 19]: Buy a Used Reliable Car that meets these criteria: * $5,000 * One owner, with maintenance records * 60,000 miles * Japanese make * 6-10 years old * 4 cylinder subcompact car * Hatchback Housing [Episodes 5,39]: Live at Home, Be or Get a Room Mate, House hack, Airbnb a portion of home, Li...
051 | Parenting in the Digital Age
April 09, 2020 11:25 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBIn this episode, we discuss how to create meaningful moments and build healthy relationships with your children in this digital age. Myrna Lapres has been a teacher, administrator and educator for over 25 years. She is a certified Family & Relationship Coach as well as a Love and Logic trainer. Strongly influenced by the principles of Real Love, Myrna is passionate about supporting parents in raising awesome kids. Currently, Myrna is working on a book entitled, “The 7 Best Gifts ...
050 | One Year of Podcasting, Our Takeaways From Each Episode
April 02, 2020 11:57 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBCan you believe its been a year since we've started this podcast?! It's been an incredible journey and we share gems of wisdom we found in every episode. Thanks for being a loyal FamVestor listener, Godspeed! https://www.famvestor.com/050
049 | Investing Through 5 Apocalypses & How His 14 Year Old Bought a Rental Property
March 26, 2020 12:19 - 56 minutes - 39.5 MBSteve Rozenberg is a commercial Airline Pilot who became a Real Estate Investor when he was given a pink slip after the tragedy of 9/11. He bought his first property in his 30's, and has since owned Dozen of Rental Properties, Flipped and Wholesaled hundreds of properties, and with his partner, created a Multi-Million Dollar Property Management Company. He's invested through 9/11, SARS, H1N1, the Great Recession, Ebola, and now Corona virus. Steve is happily married with a Son. When hi...