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When You Can Afford to Leave Your Job But You’re Afraid to Quit | E153 Tess Waresmith & Nicole Franklin
Nov. 6, 2024

When You Can Afford to Leave Your Job But You’re Afraid to Quit | E153 Tess Waresmith & Nicole Franklin

There will be a point in your FI journey when a stable salary will become less important to you. You’ve built up your savings and investments to a place where you are comfortable. The freedom and flexibility over your time a…
Ignoring the Rules and Paving Your Own Path to FIRE | E152 Diania Merriam
Oct. 23, 2024

Ignoring the Rules and Paving Your Own Path to FIRE | E152 Diania Merriam

I love FI because it allows me to break the rules and live outside the norm. Like, no one has time for 40 years of traditional employment. But little did I realize I left one set of rules only to get caught up in another - t…
When She Makes More Than You…in a Culture that Hasn’t Normalized Breadwinning Women | E151 Ed Coambs
Oct. 9, 2024

When She Makes More Than You…in a Culture that Hasn’t Normalized Breadwinning Women | E151 Ed Coambs

While we still have a lot of work to do, I’m really glad we’ve made strides in closing the gender pay gap. Women's increased incomes have led to significant changes in household dynamics. More women are becoming the primary …
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The Ultimate Year-End Financial Checklist: Get Ready for 2024!

  The holiday season is upon us, and before you know it, we'll be welcoming 2024 with open arms. But before the year comes to a close, there are a few essential financial tasks you can tackle in just 30 minutes or less to set yourself up for…

9 Tips to Prepare for Your Doctor’s Appointment

9 Tips to Prepare for Your Doctor’s Appointment Did you know the average doctor’s appointment only lasts 16 minutes and 14 seconds? With doctors under immense pressure to see as many patients as possible, it’s crucial to use this …

The Intentional Networking Tool to Help You Stay Connected

The Intentional Networking Tool to Help You Stay Connected Networking is a key ingredient for success. You can find job opportunities, increase sales, create collaborations, and learn new things through conversation. If we simplify networking, it …
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About the Hosts

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Kyle Peters

Producer and Engineer

I've only guested on a couple episodes, but I do a lot of the production work behind the TSIR brand.

I joined the team in January 2022, but I've been a die-hard fan of the show since Justin published his first episode. I love to see how it's grown, and I believe this is only just the beginning.

Editing and producing publishable content from raw audio is my favorite responsibility. Of course, I love having behind the scenes conversations with Justin as well.

I just moved down to Austin in August of 2022, but I'll never forget the dirty Lou in hometown Missouri.

Some of my favorite things are electronic music, live sports, chess, and finance.

If you're a fan of the show, send us a message. We'd love to hear from you.

As always, thanks for tuning in!

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Justin

Host

If you’ve listened to an episode of The Struggle is Real, you’ve heard my voice.

I’ve been hosting the show since the inception. Has it really been almost 3 years!? Thanks to you that have stuck around with me as I find my voice as a host.

Prepping for our guests and asking the questions are my favorite responsibilities.

I’m currently living in Austin but St. Louis will always have a soft spot in my heart.

Some of my favorite things are Cardinals baseball, plants, and rock climbing.

It’s been an absolute blast creating this show for y’all (I’m allowed to say that in Texas). I’m not going away anytime soon so if you have feedback, I’d love to hear it.

Thanks for tuning in!

Reviews

Are you ready to be a better person??

"I have listened to five episodes so far and with each and every one I have come away with a better perspective on what was being discussed. I can confidently say that I’m a better version of myself a…"

dew0709 | Sept. 19, 2022

Get “Real”

"Everything about Justin’s Podcast is real. Real problems. Real solutions. Real people with real ideas about how to improve your life. The content is straightforward with very practical advice. Loaded…"

Birds-Eye | Aug. 16, 2022

Oh hi there!

"I’m one of the lucky few who can call Justin family. He’s provided me with the support, advice and confidence to achieve my wildest goals. He’s eager to share his message with aspiring adults. As a t…"

kylepeters | Aug. 16, 2021

An awesome personal development podcast

"Justin is great at synthesizing information, and this podcast is no exception. He really has a way of getting to the important topics with his guests, and gives the audience actionable items to take …"

gdeimz | Feb. 11, 2020
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