Episodes

Aug. 15, 2024

Designing a Fulfilling Retirement: How David Buck Helps Clients Master the Non-Financial Side of Retirement

Designing a Fulfilling Retirement: How David Buck Helps Clients Master the Non-Financial Side of Retirement In this episode of the Freedom Nation Podcast, host Jeff Kikel talks with David Buck, an expert in helping people nav...
Aug. 6, 2024

From Corporate Grind to Family Freedom: How Matt Morstard Built Financial Independence with His Kids

In this inspiring episode of the Freedom Nation Podcast, we dive into Matt's transformative journey from a high-ranking corporate career to achieving financial independence through his family-centered podcast, "Programming Li...
June 28, 2024

Top 10 Economic Indicators Every Investor Should Follow - The Cents of Things

Breaking Down Economic Indicators and Financial Strategies with Jeff Kickel and Ron Lang In this episode of the Cents of Things podcast, hosts Jeff Kikel and Ron Lang delve into financial planning, the state of the stock mark...
June 28, 2024

Lipstick Recession and Wind Turbine Woes: Unpacking Economic Trends - The Cents of Things

Lipstick Recession and Wind Turbine Woes: Unpacking Economic Trends | Cents of Things In today's episode, the Cents of Things team dives into the latest economic indicators and market analysis with Ron. The discussion starts ...
June 21, 2024

Cracks in the Consumer? CPI Trends, Dollar Store Competition, and Pizza Hut's Revival - The Cents of Things

Ron shares intriguing insights about the market trends, including the dominance of top stocks and Apple's market cap bump. Jeff delves into the CPI data, highlighting the rising costs in electricity, transportation services, ...
June 11, 2024

NVIDIA Mania and Market Valuations: A Deep Dive - The Cents of Things

Welcome to another episode of The Cents of Things with Ron and Jeff! In this episode, we dive into the world of finance, discussing the latest economic trends, the market mania surrounding NVIDIA, and some interesting histori...
June 11, 2024

The Economy Unveiled: Soft Landings, Icebergs, and Retirement Trends - The Cents of Things

Is the economy headed for a "Soft Landing" or an Iceberg? In this episode, we dive into the world of Florida men with some hilarious and bizarre stories. From cleaning houses to time-traveling attempts, Florida men never fail...
May 2, 2024

Georgia Homsany on Turning Passion into Profit: A Corporate Escapee's Guide

In this inspiring episode of the Freedom Nation Podcast, we explore Georgia Homsany’s transformative journey from a high-pressure corporate career to founding her own successful corporate wellness company, Daily Dose. Georgia...
April 30, 2024

Dream Big and Ride Free: Lucie Ptasznik on Building a Seven-Figure Horse Business

In this empowering episode of the Freedom Nation podcast, host Jeff Kikel sits down with Lucie Ptasznik, a remarkable entrepreneur who transformed her childhood passion for horses into a thriving seven-figure business. Lucie ...
April 25, 2024

Escape the Grind: Ingo Schulmeyer's Journey from Corporate Success to Life Coaching in Mexico

In this episode of the Freedom Nation podcast, host Jeff Kikel talks with Ingo Schulmeyer about his inspiring journey from a high-level position in the semiconductor industry to finding personal and professional fulfillment t...
April 18, 2024

Unlocking Real Estate Riches: Tax Deeds, Freedom, and Financial Success with Marcos Jacober

In this episode of Freedom Nation, host Jeff Kikel sits down with Marcos Jacober, an expert in tax deed investments and the author of "The Deed Hunter." From starting with only $100 to becoming a real estate mogul, Marcos sha...
April 11, 2024

Redefining Success: Barbara Spector's Journey from Artist to Sales Maven - Empowering Your Business and Personal Growth

In this inspiring episode of the Freedom Nation podcast, host Jeff Kikel sits down with Barbara Spector, a management consultant with over two decades of experience transforming sales teams and businesses. From her beginnings...
March 28, 2024

Beyond the Cubicle: Shara Gabaldon's Leap from Government Job to Beauty Industry

In this inspiring episode of Freedom Nation Podcast with Jeff Kikel, we sit down with Shara Gabaldon, a former government employee who bravely left the security of her 9-to-5 job to embark on a journey into the beauty industr...
March 26, 2024

Matthew Searsley's Transformation: From Legal Practice to Financial Prosperity

Join us in this enlightening episode of The Freedom Nation podcast as we sit down with Matthew Searsley, a seasoned attorney who pivoted to become a tax strategist amidst the economic downturn of 2020. Discover Matthew's jour...
March 21, 2024

The Art of the Empire: How John Hewitt Turned Entrepreneurial Vision into Financial Freedom

In this inspiring episode of the Freedom Nation Podcast, host Jeff Kikel sits down with John Hewitt, the legendary entrepreneur behind Jackson Hewitt Tax Service and Liberty Tax. Hewitt shares his incredible journey of innova...
March 7, 2024

Unlocking Financial Freedom: A Journey from Corporate Career to Wealth Building with Walli Miller

In this episode of the Freedom Nation podcast, Jeff talks with Walli Miller, a former corporate employee who achieved financial independence and now runs her own business as a money coach. Walli shares her inspiring journey o...
Feb. 29, 2024

Leveraging AI to Streamline and Optimize Digital Marketing Campaigns with TJ Murphy

In this episode of the Freedom Nation podcast, host Jeff Kikel interviews digital marketing expert TJ Murphy about how AI and automation can help unlock new levels of freedom for entrepreneurs and small business owners. This ...
Feb. 27, 2024

Unveiling the Global Entrepreneur's Journey: From Mastermind Facilitator to World Traveler with Zachary Parker Harris

In this episode, Jeff Kikel sits down with Parker Harris, a professional mastermind facilitator and seasoned entrepreneur, to explore his unique journey from business guru to global traveler. Parker shares insights into his b...
Feb. 22, 2024

AI Writing & Marketing with Jonathan Green: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Business Growth

Are you curious about how to harness the power of artificial intelligence for your business? Tune in to this insightful interview with AI expert Jonathan Green. Jonathan shares his incredible journey from losing his job to bu...
Feb. 15, 2024

From Corporate Exec to Franchise Freedom: How Giuseppe Grammatico Helps Others Find Their Dream Business

Ready to ditch the corporate grind and build your own empire? Join us as we chat with Giuseppe Grammatico, a former corporate executive turned franchise consultant who helps aspiring entrepreneurs find their perfect business ...
Feb. 13, 2024

From Minimum Wage to Job Search Guru: Annie Yang's 5-Day Strategy to Land Your Dream Job

In this episode, Annie Yang shares tactical tips on how to land a job in 5 days or less. She talks about her background coming from a working class immigrant family and deciding not to take on college debt without a clear car...
Feb. 8, 2024

The Art of Living: Marilyn Nichols' Path from Corporate to Creative Freedom

In this inspiring episode of the Freedom Nation podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Marilyn Nichols, a dear friend and an embodiment of what it means to live a life of freedom. Marilyn's journey is a testament to re...
Feb. 6, 2024

Acquiring Online Businesses: A Shortcut to Financial Independence with Michael Frew

Welcome to today's episode of The Freedom Nation Podcast with Jeff Kikekl and Michael Frew where they explore Michael's journey from corporate engineer to business acquirer. Michael shares his transition from a beachside reti...
Jan. 18, 2024

The Path to Entrepreneurial Liberation with Chad Harward

Today's episode promises an insightful conversation with the remarkable Chad Harward. Chad's story unfolds as he navigates unexpected career turns, from receiving top performance awards to being laid off, prompting a reevalu...