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Most money blocks are the result of poorly told stories going on in our heads, stories that hold us back from generating the wealth that we deserve and from fulfilling our birthright: financial freedom.If this is you, I have good news! The problem is that most of these stories came from lessons in your life that were caught, not taught. So now you’re navigating from a money setpoint that was created unconsciously by default and observation.It’s time to take action, to stop ignoring your mindset blocks. If you don't deal with what’s happening in your head, you won't be able to deal with what’s happening in your bank account.Changing your money story will allow you to shift your behavior, which will in turn change your ability to create wealth. If you are ready to receive more support with eliminating your mindset blocks so you can experience a richer lifestyle, deeper impact, and the complete freedom that you deserve, visit www.affluencelive.com and join the waitlist to experience this transformation

With the new year quickly approaching, we all start thinking about our goals, dreams, and resolutions. But when we look at the numbers, we see that most people that set New Year’s Resolutions don’t accomplish them. What’s even more surprising, almost no one gets to even write down their goals and make a plan to achieve them.As you’ve heard me say before, goal setting doesn't matter unless you have a system, a process, and a framework for actual goal getting. So today, I’m giving you my framework so you can take those dreams out of your mind and actually make them a reality.Instead of becoming another statistical point, I want you to have a different story next year. You deserve to not only go after a goal but enjoy the journey to get there. You deserve to have a clear plan to be part of the 10% that actually reaches their goals. You too can experience true richness in life.In case doubt has been knocking on your door this year, I want to remind you that your dreams are worth it, your future is worth it.

It’s that time of the year again: taxes are around the corner, and as a proactive entrepreneur, it’s time to get ahead of the game before the end of the year so you reduce your taxes as low as possible, in the most legal way possible, so you can maximize how much of your earnings will remain in your pocket in 2023.Let’s face it, taxes can be one of the largest expenses…but it doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to keep more money in your pocket.In this episode, I'm going particularly deep and technical because I want to walk you through some of the key strategies that you need to start implementing now.As always, my goal is to help you understand these complex financial concepts so you can apply the secrets that millionaires are already using year after year to maximize their profits come tax season, and grow your wealth at a faster rate.I want you to make this a priority before December 31st. You deserve to plan ahead for your financial freedom, protect your wealth, and safeguard your financial future. Discl

Building sustainable success in business is a common goal for all Affluent Entrepreneurs. This was the goal of today’s guest, Laura Meyer, who went from bankrupt to becoming a seven-figure business owner in only four years.Laura started her first business as a wedding photographer over twenty years ago with rapid massive success. As time passed, she explored other business models and continued to grow, but this growth took over her life and she ended up filing for bankruptcy and having to start over four years ago.Laura’s story is full of lessons on business but more importantly how to handle difficult times and adversity with dignity, ethics, and decency. Then after examining her life and the choices that lead her to her bankruptcy, she established a new way of doing her business and building financial freedom.Get ready to get inspired to look at failure from a different lens, and to start tapping into the power of the honest relationships in your life as you build your business and your own version of your

If you’re like most entrepreneurs I work with, you probably love the holidays. With the holidays also comes the joy of constant celebration and gift-giving.It’s normal to experience the desire to show your appreciation and gratefulness by being generous to those you love. However, this joyful time can also bring a serious case of holiday hangover come January when the credit card bills come in with a balance higher than what you can actually afford.Today we’re discussing how to plan for your holiday gifting this season without breaking the bank. I want to help you think through how to give smartly without putting you in a situation that you’ll regret later.At the end of the day, this episode isn’t about not giving or not being in the holiday spirit. It is about being realistic about your financial situation and making spending choices that won’t set you back financially for the rest of next year.IN THIS EPISODE I DISCUSS: 12 steps to optimize your spending this holiday seasonHow to make sure your family is no

It’s that time of the year when we all start reflecting… We all take a moment to be grateful for the people in our lives and the things we have.As we celebrate Thanksgiving in the US this week, my hope is to light the path for you to experience a richer lifestyle regardless of where you are in your financial journey. As I’ve touched on before, richness in life goes beyond money, it’s measured in the currency of experiences.If you’re a repeat listener of the podcast (and if not, you should be :-)), then you’re probably well on your way to creating your own version of an Affluent Life. For that, I’m so very proud of you! Yet, I also want to invite you to pause, think, and appreciate the journey itself…with all the highs and lows. Just like the melody of a song, the highs and lows create the depth of richness you experience.I believe today's society is starving for people coming from a place of gratitude and showing appreciation for others and themselves. I firmly believe that if we approach life humbly, co

You may have heard me say before… no one has money issues. The reality is that they’re actually money symptoms. Symptoms of decisions, choices, and behaviors of the past. I get that can be confronting but it should also be empowering to know that simply changing some behaviors can completely transform your financial destiny.Here’s the deal though, your decisions, choices, and behaviors are impacted by your attitude or learned biases around money and wealth.A bias is a way we process and interpret information. Our bias–and therefore our attitude– is often simply the result of our life experiences. The fact these attitudes could be the very thing that holds from the wealth and financial freedom you deserve.Wherever these attitudes came from we can change them. So today, I walk through some of the most common biases that may be robbing you of an affluent financial future.When you think differently about your money, you can act differently. When you act differently you'll have a whole new set of behaviors th

I bet by now you’re tired of hearing that more millionaires are created during recessions than at any other time. Personally, this is something that encourages me when I analyze the current state of the economy: when most people see challenges, an entrepreneur sees an opportunity.That’s why today I want to equip you with the tools you need to fill in the HOW portion of the puzzle. How do you build wealth during a recession? What exactly do you need to do? What is the game plan so you do it the right way?My goal is to give you tools and principles that have been proven to work so you can be prepared and protected against recession and any other economic hardship. I want to see you live peacefully through this and come out successfully on the other side of uncertainty.When you understand the basic concepts related to economic downturns, you'll realize that in reality, you have more power than you think and you’ll see where all the opportunities you’ve always heard about are.If you’re on your path to creati

Have you ever been in a situation where you were trying to make an important financial decision, but just couldn’t? Maybe this is happening to you right now. Maybe you’re holding back because you’re afraid to make the wrong choice.The problem is that you can’t stay living in fear because when you have fear, you don't fully show up. The resistance and uncertainty you feel make you tiptoe around your goals, so you need to find a way to overcome them.My goal is to help show up fully for your dreams so you can finally go that extra mile and get the results you want.If you feel like there’s something holding you back, this episode is for you. Today I’m walking you through my framework: Six Stages Of Conquering Financial Fear. Grab pen and paper and get ready to be equipped with a checklist that will help you move beyond the fear of making the right financial decisions.This is the exact process I use when working with my 1-on-1 Elite clients or those in my Master's group.Yep, it doesn’t matter what level

One of the best and fastest ways to build wealth and create financial freedom is to elevate your income to get paid more for what you do.Are you struggling, trying to figure out the best way to price your products or services? Do you want to increase your rates and finally get paid what you’re worth?Listen up coaches, consultants, and service providers; spoiler alert: selling hours is NOT the way to reach your financial goals.At the end of the day, my goal is to help you see the importance of positioning yourself as a value provider, not as a transactional provider only.We have to see our own worth first before we can sell our worth to others.The truth is, the more you can articulate the value you offer in the world, the more you can increase your income, and the more you increase your income, the faster you can ramp up your path to wealth and financial freedom.TODAY, WE’RE DISCUSSING:How to position yourself and your offer correctly to convey the value of the transformation your prospect will be receivingThe

“Creating wealth is complicated”. You may have heard this many times or even thought this yourself. But the reality is if you know what millionaires do consistently, AND you do the same…you’ll see how simple it truly is.Now I did say it is simple, and it is. But it still may require work, and when you put in the time and effort you’ll see your path to a new financial destiny accelerate.A Fidelity study showed that 80% to 90% of millionaires are first-generation millionaires, which means that they achieved their wealth during their lifetime, without a millionaire inheritance.I want to help you see that it doesn’t take a lot to reach that goal, you just need to understand how to take maximum advantage of the opportunities in front of you.The way we see opportunities is different for everybody. Some will see them as a risk, some as luck, and others will see a crisis and turn it into something positive for them.Let’s go over the four areas that you need to focus on if you want to start multiplying your wealth. Th

Financial freedom is a must for you but not because of the money!Our current market situation is filled with uncertainty. News of rate increases and market decreases seem to be the everyday headline. However, your financial destiny doesn’t need to be destroyed just because of recurring uncertainty and challenges.Many will be paralyzed, they’ll wait. They’ll be reactive, instead of proactive. But I don’t want that to be your story. I want you to be able to stand up and rise from the crisis, to actually thrive.Wealth creation is bigger than the number of zeroes in your bank account, and my goal is to help you realize that. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the reasons that make it a must for you to turn Financial Freedom into a priority in your life.It’s time to do this for yourself. For your ability to be able to take care of an aging parent, your ability to take care of a cause that is near and dear to your heart, and your ability to simply show up for the people you love.In this episode, I’m sharing:Why wealth

Success depends on the mindset we use to face life and approach our goals. If your mind is wired for mediocrity, how can you ever expect to create success? Changing the way we think is not easy because it doesn't matter how many times we are told how good we are if we have a mindset that continuously gets in the way of our goals.Some people believe that changing one's belief is almost impossible, but I'm here with my friend Brad Bizjack to help you understand that it is not impossible and that changing your mindset starts with just one spark and the use of the right tools, including the creation of positive reinforcement systems.So, in this episode, I want to talk about the five core things that you need if you want to create a new positive mindset. With the help of Brad’s program, “The Success Accelerator”, you will be able to lean into the great things that you were born for. In this episode, we’re sharing:Three things we can do to reevaluate our mindsetHow having a negative mindset impacts y

Welcome to Money Mentoring Over Coffee, a live session where I answer your burning questions about money and creating your Affluent Life. My goal with this session is to give you the knowledge you need to continue making educated financial choices.QUESTIONS ON THIS EPISODE:02:28 I just sold my house, what should I do with the funds?10:42 Should I max out my 401k before going into other investment options?13:40 Should I get term insurance or life insurance?19:06 I’m 20 years old and I’m in college. How should I invest?JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR THE AFFLUENCE BLUEPRINT:This is my signature program to help entrepreneurs like you create the wealth and freedom they deserve. I’m officially opening the doors Monday, but those on the waitlist will get early access and a special bonus. Make sure you’re on the waitlist here to get all the information early!CONNECT WITH ME:Website: MelAbraham.comYouTube: MelAbraham.com/tube/Instagram (@melabraham9): MelAbraham.com/ig/Facebook Group: MelAbraham.com/group/TikTok: https://www.t

Building connections is an important part of life. Our connections with friends, family, or business can positively or negatively alter the course of our lives.Today’s guest is Lou Diamond, who teaches us all about connections and communication as entrepreneurs. Wanting advice on how to prepare before getting on a stage, podcast, or before a sales conversation? Then this episode is for you! Get ready to elevate your money, your wealth, and your life.It is crucial to remember that every contact we have adds value to us, and we must work to make that value beneficial. Each connection we create has the potential to advance or set us back on our journey. In both business and in life, the connections we make can contribute to our prosperity both personally and financially, and the right relationships can help us build a lasting legacy.So, in this episode, Lou is sharing how those relationships can become a new type of currency to help you develop your Affluence Blueprint and enable you to live the life you've

I think creating a business is one of the best ways to create a life.I mean think about it...doing something you love while making a difference to others at the same time you're making money.Too often we decide to go into business because we want to make a difference AND we would then have complete control and freedom to do what we want in our life. I don't know about you but maybe you felt that way too.But then the truth hit...There was no freedom!There was no control!There was work.There was long hours.There was stress.There was everything but no control or freedom.Can you relate?In this episode, I expose one of the biggest mistakes most entrepreneurs make when trying to create a  life of financial freedom with their business. But then give you the missing element that will give you control and financial freedom. ★★★ READY FOR AN UNSHAKEABLE FINANCIAL FOUNDATION? ★★★ Join the VIP EXCLUSIVE LIVE Experience called The Affluent Entrepreneur LIVE. It is totally FREE and it will be a 3-part deep dive i

What do you need to do to build wealth in your 60’s?This special Wealth By the Decade series that was born out of your questions and requests to understand the specific things to focus on depending on your age.In each episode I breakdown the key theme of the decade as well as the primary focus and priorities for the decade that drive wealth. This is about you getting right on the path to financial freedom.Then I give you some decade-specific tactics to execute on and the things to beware of that can destroy your wealth journey.Financial freedom is your birthright and this series will move you forward no matter where you’re starting from.Now before you go skipping to your decade I am going to invite you to start at the beginning to understand how things change through the years and besides you can pass these on to your kids and friends depending on where they are in their journey.IMPORTANT: No one is too late to start wealth building and it is NEVER too early to start. Wherever you are NOW is the best time to

Today I’m talking to my dear friend, Chris Harder, about how we can lead a rich and wealthy life beyond just accumulating money. If you don’t know Chris, he is a successful entrepreneur, investor, and business advisor. But more importantly, he is focused on impact and generosity through entrepreneurship and how to create lives that are full of richness.We both believe that wealth creation is less about money and more about the behaviors you have.We all have the power of changing our behaviors and developing positive habits in order to find the financial freedom we all deserve. It is actually simple if you have the right priorities, processes, and principles at work in your life. That doesn’t mean it is always easy, but it is simple.You’ll hear some of the struggles Chris and I went through on our journeys and the importance of having a sound foundation to bounce back.Remember that money is a tool that will help you achieve the life you’ve always dreamed of. It doesn't matter what that life looks like, yo

How Entrepreneurs Really Build Wealth!I don't have to tell you that your business can be your most powerful wealth building tool...But if you are solely focused on your business as your wealth, as powerful as it is, it becomes the single point of failure for your financial future.The fact is that it isn't just wealth we want to think about, it is about making sure we are living a rich life.Richness is how we experience life and NOT simply the money in a bank account. Let's face it there are plenty of folks that have large bank account but are fulfillment broke! They are a miserable.That isn't the way to live. You are meant for more and you deserve more for sure.Even if you can get the highest returns from your business, there are other consideration to bring into play. In this episode, I give you a framework from wealth, richness and what to coniser beyond how much money you can make.★★★ READY FOR AN UNSHAKEABLE FINANCIAL FOUNDATION? ★★★ Join the VIP EXCLUSIVE LIVE Experience called The Af

What do you need to do to build wealth in your 50’s?This special Wealth By the Decade series that was born out of your questions and requests to understand the specific things to focus on depending on your age. In each episode I breakdown the key theme of the decade as well as the primary focus and priorities for the decade that drive wealth. This is about you getting right on the path to financial freedom. Then I give you some decade-specific tactics to execute on and the things to beware of that can destroy your wealth journey.Financial freedom is your birthright and this series will move you forward no matter where you’re starting from.Now before you go skipping to your decade I am going to invite you to start at the beginning to understand how things change through the years and besides you can pass these on to your kids and friends depending on where they are in their journey.IMPORTANT: No one is too late to start wealth building and it is NEVER too early to start. Wherever you are NOW is the best time t