Good Money with Derrick Kinney

Chandler Spence—How to Make Money While You Sleep With Short-Term Rentals

“We were never going to get ahead unless we found ways to make money while we slept.” That’s straight from my guest today, Chandler Spence. And it changed everything for him and his family.    When Chandler and his wife Kim moved to California, they quickly realized that they would need to find ways for money to work for them—instead of only working for money. Their solution? Real estate investing. What started as a side hustle quickly grew, and Chandler left his well-paying corporate jo...

Dawn Dahlby—Why Your Net Worth Starts with Your Self-Worth

What do you think of when you hear the word “wealth”? Probably something to do with having lots of money. But my guest today, certified financial planner Dawn Dahlby, says wealth isn’t just about money— and that we’re missing one key component.    So what exactly is missing? Your worth. Dawn is convinced that when you know your worth, you will grow your wealth. Today, Dawn shares how, when you get clear on your purpose, vision, goals, strengths, and weaknesses, you’ll become more confide...

Doug Lennick—The New Rules for Business Leaders

The world needs positive leadership more than ever. Luckily, there is a large untapped source of leaders who can change the world for the better: all of us!    My guest this week, Doug Lennick, is a certified financial planner and expert in developing high performance in individuals and organizations. With decades of experience as an executive vice president for Ameriprise Financial advisors, Lennick knows what it takes to lead others to achieve unprecedented success—including over 17,00...

Simon Severino—Double Your Revenue in 90 Days

You can double your revenue in 90 days. And my guest today, Simon Severino, is going to teach you how to do it.    Simon is the creator of the Strategy Sprints Method, a blueprint for running an agile company that doubles revenue in just 90 days. He’s also a trusted growth advisor for big names like Google, BMW, and Roche.    Simon’s tried and tested strategies will help you identify bottlenecks that are weighing your business down, turn you and your team into sales superstars, and s...

Andrew Benin and Allen Dushi—From Squeeze Bottle to Success: The Graza Olive Oil Story

The secret to their success all started with a squeeze bottle. My guests today, Andrew Benin and Allen Dushi, have taken the home cooking industry by storm with their top-notch, super-fresh olive oil called Graza. And the secret to their success? A simple squeeze bottle! Seriously!   Today, Andrew and Allen share their journey from launching with organic marketing to selling out in one week. They’re not holding back about the mistakes they've made, the vision behind their company, and ho...

Cathy Heller—How to Get Paid What You Deserve Doing What You Love

Wouldn’t it be awesome to get paid to be authentically you? It’s every entrepreneur’s dream. So why aren’t more people doing it? My guest today, Cathy Heller, says that you deserve to be paid for doing something you love—while providing the world a service or product it needs. Cathy built an 8-figure business as a creative and now is a business coach, podcaster, and author who teaches people how to turn their passion into payment.    Cathy shares why the most successful entrepreneurs kno...

Heather McGowan—The New Way to Give Your Employees What They Want So You Reach Your Revenue Goals

As a business owner, I know you want to take good care of your team and give them the tools they need to be productive and successful. But the workforce is changing—and the old way of motivating and leading your employees just isn’t going to cut it anymore. That’s why my guest today, Heather McGowan, says it’s time to rethink your workforce, organization, and leadership if you want to outperform your competition.    In this episode, Heather reveals the newest insights into today’s empowe...

Amy Porterfield—Want to Quit Your 9-5? Here’s Your Blueprint to Start a Business and Create the Life You Want

She traded the golden handcuffs to become an accidental entrepreneur. That’s the story of my guest today, Amy Porterfield. An ex-corporate girl turned CEO, Amy found herself in a meeting with online business owners. She discovered how they were making more and spending more time with the people they loved. They had freedom—leading Amy to quit her 9 to 5 and launch what would soon become an 8 figure business helping over 50,000 students.    Today, Amy shares her story of leaving behind th...

Shane Sams—How to Find 100 People to Pay You $50 a Month

Eleven years ago, Shane Sams and his wife were teachers making $38,000 a year. They were living a normal, paycheck to paycheck life, but had bad bosses and spent little time as a family. So when Shane found out his son was being mistreated at daycare, that was the last straw. Determined to change his family’s future, Shane and his wife started an online business blogging and podcasting. Then they started adding and selling products. And what came next would change their lives forever.    ...

Leslie and Joel Hall—From Living Paycheck to Paycheck to Building a Multi-Million Dollar Business

Back in 2013, Leslie Hall told her husband Joel that she wanted to start an online boutique. He laughed. But Joel knew Leslie’s entrepreneurial spirit and he agreed. With Joel working as a firefighter and having 3 young kids at home, their family had always lived paycheck to paycheck. So Leslie was over the moon when she sold over $5,000 in clothes her first month from a 10x10 office space in their house. And in that moment, Zig Zag Stripe was born.   Today, Joel and Leslie share their s...

Alex Budak—The Profitable Way to Lead Change

There’s a new way to lead—and it doesn’t require having a million followers or a fancy title to make a real impact. In fact, my guest today says the best leaders aren’t always the ones with the smartest ideas, but the people who know how to pull the best ideas from other people.    My friend, Alex Budak, has a new book called Becoming a Changemaker—and the principles in it are so good that I wanted to have him on the podcast to share them with you. Today, Alex reveals the powerful concep...

Kevin Anderson—How Writing a Book Builds Your Business

Should you write a book to grow your business? My guest, Kevin Anderson, is the CEO and Editor in Chief at Kevin Anderson and Associates. Kevin and his team of New York Times bestselling editors, ghostwriters, and publishing executives have helped thousands of authors and entrepreneurs write and launch their books. So they know the power of writing a book to grow your business.   Today, Kevin reveals why writing a book can be one of the fastest ways to gain credibility, establish yoursel...

Jon Kuttin—The Proven Systems that Scale Your Business

You’re ready to scale your business…but the thought of managing and leading more people feels completely overwhelming. My guest today, Jon Kuttin, knows exactly how you feel. As a financial advisor turned CEO, Jon wasn’t always a pro at leading, motivating, and scaling his team! But he realized if he wanted his business to grow without micromanaging every single detail, he needed to only focus on the things he could either control or influence.    Today, Jon’s 160-person team manages ove...

Mark Lachance—Lead Your Business to Hyper Growth with These Simple Strategies

I know that you want to grow your business’ reach and impact more customers. But to do that, you need to get your product or service in front of more eyeballs – and then nurture more relationships to generate more sales.    My guest today, Mark Lachance, is known for his unique method of growing businesses quickly. He uses creative sales and marketing strategies that turn leads into paying customers. He’s also the CEO of Maxy Media, one of the largest social media marketing agencies in t...

Codie Sanchez—How to Get Rich Buying Boring Businesses

When my guest Codie Sanchez left her job on Wall Street, people thought she was crazy. But Codie knew that true success meant building streams of income that don’t require you to trade your time for money.  So she decided to focus on a niche that few investors even think about: boring businesses. Today, Codie has built a portfolio of 25 “boring businesses,” like laundromats and car washes, that generate eight figures in passive revenue. Sure, boring businesses might not be flashy like crea...

Will Rainey—The Easy Way to Make Your Kids Wealthy

Did you know that kids form most of their financial habits by the age of 7? Teaching your kids about money has never been more important—but I know it can feel daunting, especially if you were never taught yourself.    My guest today, Will Rainey, is going to reveal how to guide your kids to earn money and the importance of saving it. And he explains the complicated subject of investing and why it makes money grow. Plus, he shares how he encourages his daughters to think about unique pro...

Art Rainer—How to Build Generosity Into Your Business and Your Life

I know that you want to live and give generously – but where do you even start? What if you don’t have discretionary income to start giving or just aren’t sure how to use your money to impact your community? Instead of thinking about your next credit card payment, wouldn’t you love to be thinking, “What person or organization can I help today?” Well, I have good news: that’s exactly the goal my guest, Art Rainer, has for you.    In today’s episode, Art is giving you a practical and actio...

Eric Rhodes—The Surprising Solution to Burnout and Massive Business Growth

I know that niching down and focusing on one target market can feel extremely nerve wracking. But what if it was the one thing keeping you from reaching clients and customers all around the world?    My guest today, DJ Eric Rhodes, knows the power of niching down, protecting his creative time, and making big bets on himself. It all started with what most people called a foolish move when he ordered all the DJ gear he needed with his student loan money while in college. And while it might...

Chris Smith—How to Generate an Endless Supply of Leads from Social Media

You want to get more high quality leads and grow your customer base to close more sales. But you’re tired of throwing money at marketing that just isn’t connecting with your ideal customers. And researching each new marketing method just isn’t something you have time for. So how do you find what works for your unique business?    My guest today, Chris Smith, has done the work for you. Chris is the bestselling author of The Conversion Code: Stop Chasing Leads and Start Attracting Clients....

Shawn Anthony—The Quick Fix You Need to Stand Out on Social Media

Is your business struggling to stand out and get noticed by the right people at the right time on social media? You probably don’t have a product or service problem. You have a messaging and marketing problem—and my guest Shawn Anthony is going to help you fix it.   Shawn is the host of the School’s Over, Now What? Podcast and helps students and professionals across the country identify their unique skills and market themselves so they create the business they’ve always wanted.    To...

Libby Greiwe—3 Bold Questions to Streamline Your Business Like a Pro

As a business owner or entrepreneur, I know you’re constantly thinking of creative ideas to implement and new ways to serve your customers. But there’s a problem: you’re barely keeping up with the tasks on your plate now and you feel completely overwhelmed. Plus, you’re sacrificing time and energy with people you love just to get more done at work.    My guest, Libby Greiwe, says you shouldn’t have to feel like you’re barely keeping your head above water. Today, Libby is revealing how to...

Pat Flynn—How One Person Can Skyrocket Your Business

I know that you’re always looking for additional ways to create more streams of income for your business. But making more money doesn’t just start with creating a new product or service for your customers. It starts by asking who you can serve.    My guest, Pat Flynn, is the host of the nationally recognized Smart Passive Income podcast and author of Superfans: The Easy Way to Stand Out, Grow Your Tribe, and Build a Successful Business. Today, Pat is revealing why you don’t need to go af...

Graham Cochrane—The Easy Way YouTube Grows Your Business

I know you want greater exposure for your business so you can reach more ideal clients. Who doesn’t?! But you’ll need a huge audience, right? And that means getting on all the social media platforms, doing more advertising, and marketing, marketing, marketing. Even just thinking about it all makes you feel exhausted and overwhelmed!   I have good news for you: My guest today, Graham Cochrane says you actually don’t need a massive following and a million different marketing channels to bu...

Drew Plotkin—Why Failure Can Fuel Your Success

The most successful entrepreneurs don’t run from failure. They embrace it and use it to fuel their progress forward. My guest today, Drew Plotkin, is no stranger to failure. Drew’s not only an Emmy awarding-winning producer. He’s directed TV commercials for celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, Serena Williams, Dwayne Wade, Drew Brees, and more. He’s also the founder of Derm Dude, a men’s skin care company.    A bizarre series of life-altering events led to Drew spearheading mega-commercial b...

Bob DePasquale—How Radical Generosity Can Grow Your Business

As a business owner, blending generosity with your profits is the proven way to supercharge your success and grow your business. My guest today, Bob DePasquale, is the founder and president of Initiate Impact, a wealth management firm focused on generosity.    At 18 years old, Bob experienced the power of radical generosity—and his life has never been the same. Trust me, you’ll want to listen to the incredible story Bob shares. It’s unbelievable. Today, Bob has used those same generosity...

Lizy Hoeffer—Is Niching Down the Best Thing For Your Business?

Niching down and focusing on one target market can feel incredibly scary. But the most successful entrepreneurs know that it’s the path to growing your business and making more money. After all, if you say you can help everyone, you’re really helping no one.    My guest today, Lizy Hoeffer, gets it. As one of the top loan officers in the country, she credits her ability to specialize, and speak directly to her well-defined clients as a massive part of her success. Today, Lizy reveals her...

Will Guidara—How Unreasonable Hospitality Can Transform Your Business

Will Guidara was just 26 when he took over Eleven Madison Park, a two-star struggling restaurant in the heart of New York City. Eleven years later, Eleven Madison Park was named the best restaurant in the world.    So how did Will pull off the transformation of the century? He calls it “Unreasonable Hospitality.” Today, Will is revealing how he led his team to surprise and delight guests in every way imaginable — whether that meant surprising a family who had never seen snow with a sledd...

Bonus Episode: How Good Money Consulting Can Transform Your Business

I’ve recently launched something super exciting to help business owners just like you. It’s called Good Money Consulting—and it’s designed to help business owners achieve their next big revenue goal while at the same time making a big impact in the cause they care about.    Today, I want to break down for you what exactly Good Money Consulting is, how it works, and the massive transformation that business owners just like you are seeing in their lives and businesses from working together...

Ramit Sethi—Why Asking the $30,000 Questions Makes You Money

What is the difference between a $30,000 question and a $3 question? There’s a massive distinction—and not knowing the difference could be costing you valuable time and money.     That’s exactly what my guest Ramit Sethi says. Ramit is the bestselling author of I Will Teach You to Be Rich, and today he’s revealing a costly mindset that is ruining most Americans’ financial future. Then he shares why everyone knows how to save, but nobody teaches you how to spend your money on the things t...

Glo Atanmo—How Giving Helped 10x Her Income

I know that you have a lot of dreams and goals, especially if you’d describe yourself as “multi-passionate.” And it can be hard to stay focused on one thing at a time. With all her different passions, my guest Glo Atanmo struggled to combine her work into one title. And even after hitting 6 figures with her travel blog, she wasn’t finding fulfillment. Until one small shift, which Glo calls service and surprise, caused her to 10x her income.  Today, Glo reveals how to find your own definiti...

Brad Baldridge—How to Save Big Money on College Costs

As a parent, I know it’s extremely important to you to give your kids the tools they need to succeed in life. And for a lot of you, that means helping your kids pay for college. But planning and saving for college can feel complicated and, let’s be honest, VERY expensive. But what if there was a way to save thousands of dollars?    My guest today, Brad Baldridge, teaches parents like you how to plan and save for college in simple, strategic ways so you can give your kids the education th...

Exclusive Consulting Session: How to Scale a 1-Person Business (featuring Kent Youngstrom)

Today, we’re talking about the frustration and challenges that happen when you offer a product or service that only YOU can provide. My guest today is highly acclaimed artist Kent Youngstrom.    But Kent has a major problem: There’s only one of him—and he’s the only one who can create art the way he does. So what can he do to generate more revenue and take off more time to travel, which helps him be more creative as an artist? In this exclusive consulting conversation, Kent and I talk ab...

Mark Podolsky—How Raw Land Can Get You a 300% ROI

No one’s talking about this—and yet it could become your next best stream of passive income. What is it? Investing in raw land. My guest today, Mark Podolsky, began his real estate journey with just $3,000 and no real estate experience. Mark has now completed more than 6,000 land deals (and counting!). He reveals how you too can start investing in raw land and make quick, large returns on your investment fast. No boatloads of cash required! And get this—90% of this business can be automated....

Nick Loper—How to Make an Extra $1,000 a Month Starting Now

If you could create new income streams, build a business you love, and ditch the 9 to 5, would you do it? If the answer is yes, this episode is going to blow your mind. My guest today, Nick Loper, is the founder of Side Hustle Nation, the #1 community and resource for side hustle ideas and part-time entrepreneurs on the path to financial independence. Nick escaped his 9 to 5 by building a side hustle in his spare time and breaks down exactly how YOU can do it too.    Today, Nick reveals ...

Cindy McGovern—The Secret to Selling Yourself Without Being Manipulative

Cindy McGovern never thought about her personal brand. Until, one day her college professor gave her a simple, yet shocking piece of advice that she’ll never forget. It was then that Cindy realized something big: You are selling one thing every day as an entrepreneur. It’s YOU!   If you’re not paying attention to what your personal brand is, you might be highlighting the wrong thing. And that could be costing you a lot of time and money. Today, Cindy reveals why the word “sales” doesn’t ...

Jay Fantom—How to Embrace Failure and Improve Your Life

Running a business can feel like fixing train tracks as the train is headed straight towards you. So if challenges and setbacks are part of being an entrepreneur, how can we pull back and anticipate them? And, better yet, use them to make us better people and more money.    My guest today, Jay Fantom, is an entrepreneur, filmmaker, speaker, author, and host of the nationally-recognized podcast, The Story Box. And get this — Jay’s 25 years old. Today, Jay reveals how he’s learned to embra...

Jason Feifer—How You Can Become the “Go-To” in Your Field

What’s one thing I wish all business owners and entrepreneurs knew? Great change equals great opportunity. So when change occurs, how do you stand out as a business owner and dominate your market? As the editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, Jason Feifer always has a finger on the pulse on the biggest issues facing entrepreneurs—and wants them to see change as BIG opportunity.    Today, Jason breaks down the different moments of opportunity you have right now to become the go-to prod...

Good Money with Derrick Kinney

Dawn Dahlby—How to Build Wealth Stress-Free

What do you think of when you hear the word “wealth”? Probably something to do with having lots of money. But my guest today, certified financial planner Dawn Dahlby, says wealth isn’t just about money— and that we’re missing one key component.    So what exactly is missing? Your worth. Dawn is convinced that when you know your worth, you will grow your wealth. Today, Dawn shares how, when you get clear on your purpose and goals, you’ll become more confident in the value you bring to the...

Dre Baldwin—Reject Rejection or Lose Your Business

As a business owner or entrepreneur, rejection is one of those inevitable feelings you’re going to face. But HOW you respond to it can be the difference between a thriving and a struggling business. In just 5 years, Dre Baldwin went from being a high school benchwarmer to becoming a professional basketball player. While playing, Dre pioneered new ways of personal branding and entrepreneurship through an ever-growing content publishing empire (73 million views and counting!).    Today, Dr...

Dani Pascarella—Get Your Dollars Doing the Hustle

Do you ever get to the end of the month and think, “Where did all my money go?” I hear this problem from business owners again and again. It’s as if there’s more month left than money!   My guest, Dani Pascarella, is on a mission to change that. She’s developed a financial wellness app called OneEleven that is centered around the psychology behind spending. Today, Dani reveals that when you view each dollar as a tool to be your best self, you spend money differently. Plus, she says you n...

Hasan Kubba—Life's Unfair: Use It to Your Advantage

What is the difference between a thriving business and one that crashes and burns? It’s called an “Unfair Advantage.” It’s what gives you an edge over your competition, so you dominate your market and make more money.    My guest today, Hasan Kubba, is the co-author of The Unfair Advantage: How You Already Have What It Takes to Succeed. Today Hasan reveals how to find your own Unfair Advantage and use it to make your business soar high above your competition. He says if you can solve peo...

Jeff Lerner—Broke Musician to Multi-millionaire (and How He Did It by Defying the American Dream)

Today, 54% of college graduates regret getting a degree. Over 70% of Americans hate their jobs. And 2 out of 3 Americans will never be able to stop working and retire. Staggering statistics, right?    My guest today, Jeff Lerner, says there is an alternative to the cycle of school, college debt, 401k, and retirement that so many Americans get sucked into. And this is from a guy who went from being a broke musician to a multi-millionaire practicing what he’s preaching! Jeff reveals how th...

Tamar Hermes—How to Get Your Bills Paid by Someone Else

Would you like your bills to be paid by someone else? It’s called investing in real estate—and it’s one of the best ways to build your wealth. Tamar Hermes is an entrepreneur turned full-time real estate investor and educator.    Tamar shares how she ended up in real estate completely by accident and why she believes that investing in real estate is the key to every person’s wealth. Plus, Tamar reveals how she buys properties at a discount, the process of running her Airbnb properties, a...

Doug Lynam—From Monk to Money Manager: Why Becoming Wealthy Isn’t Bad

Doug Lynam grew up in a family who idolized money. So what did he do? He ran away to a monastery and took a vow of poverty. After all, the monastery believed money was the root of all evil. But things didn’t go the way Doug wanted. His family was shattered and the monastery went bankrupt. So what exactly was the right answer?    Today, Doug reveals his incredible journey of redefining his relationship with money and rediscovering the good that money can do. Plus, you don’t want to miss w...

Nick Maggiulli—Are You Believing the Biggest Lies in Personal Finance?

I know you’re constantly facing big questions when it comes to managing and investing your money. How do you know you’ve saved enough? What does investing look like in today’s wild market? And how do you know you’re doing it right? How do you recognize mistakes before they happen?   Today, it’s time to raise your money IQ. My guest Nick Maggiulli is breaking down the biggest lies in personal finance and investing. Nick explains why you should think of investing like weekly grocery shoppi...

Nick Magguilli—Are You Believing the Biggest Lies in Personal Finance?

I know you’re constantly facing big questions when it comes to managing and investing your money. How do you know you’ve saved enough? What does investing look like in today’s wild market? And how do you know you’re doing it right? How do you recognize mistakes before they happen?   Today, it’s time to raise your money IQ. My guest Nick Maggiulli is breaking down the biggest lies in personal finance and investing. Nick explains why you should think of investing like weekly grocery shoppi...

Tom Wheelwright—How to Strategically Pay Less Taxes and Keep More of Your Hard-Earned Money

The word “taxes” probably makes you want to roll your eyes and fall asleep. But what if you thought of taxes as easy and simple to understand? Or, better yet, what if the tax code was your ally, and not your enemy?    My guest today, Tom Wheelwright, is known for making taxes fun, easy and understandable. Tom’s the best-selling author of Tax-Free Wealth and specializes in helping entrepreneurs and investors find strategic ways that permanently reduce their taxes. Today, Tom breaks down s...

Jonathan Milligan—Turn Your Talent Into a Profitable Business

What if you turned your talent into a thriving business? My guest today is going to show you how—in 4 simple steps. Jonathan Milligan has spent the last 10 years teaching creative entrepreneurs how to build a business using their passion, story, or message.    Today, Jonathan shares how to define your message, validate it, market it, and make it profitable. Plus, he reveals why you shouldn’t feel bad charging for your service and how to create multiple income streams from just one skill....

Darrell Amy—How to Build a Revenue Growth Engine For Your Business

Great businesses need to GROW—and your business is no exception. But in today’s economy, it’s easy to feel frustrated and discouraged. You need to increase your revenue, but you’re just not sure how.    My guest, Darrell Amy, loves helping companies build what he calls a “revenue growth engine” so your business can create a profitable future. In today’s episode, he reveals his top strategies to scale your business and create a marketing and sales plan that actually works so you can meet ...