Ep 48-How to Embrace and Overcome Your Financial Traumas w/David Lea & Paige Stuart

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“The Heart of Money podcast featured David Lee and Paige Stewart, founders of ‘Daring Deeply Life Coaching’. Their service aims to support individuals and couples seeking emotional healing, personal growth, and transformation by combining trauma healing with exploring masculine and feminine energies. The importance of harmonizing these energies within oneself and relationships was discussed, alongside the dynamics these energies contribute to. Topics of conflict and passivity arising from clashing or duplicating energies, as well as inversion in energy polarity, were also presented. Effective communication, especially regarding financial matters, was emphasized, with one speaker, Owen Austin, sharing personal experiences. The meeting also introduced a program to aid couples in financial discussions and covered societal expectations and stereotypes. Finally, attendees were advised on how to improve relationships and were directed to their Facebook community and podcast for continued support.”

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Ep 47-Are You Willing to Push the Envelope When You Negotiate?

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In Episode 47 of the Heart of Money podcast, hosts Austin Black and Bob Wessler focused on the subject of stewardship and negotiation. They stressed the essentiality of confidence, knowledge, and the strength to retreat during negotiations. They offered strategies such as setting initial negotiation parameters with a low offer, embracing silence, and readiness to refuse. They further underlined that the first offer is usually not the lowest and advocated for strong negotiation. The episode concluded with the introduction of a new tool, the Money and Marriage Success Guide, designed to aid couples in achieving financial harmony. The hosts invited listeners to share their negotiation tips on social media.

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Ep 46-How to Negotiate Without Being a Pushover

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In Episode 46 of the Heart of Money podcast, hosts Austin Black and Bob Wessler explore the importance of negotiation in financial management and wise purchasing. Black approaches negotiation from a research and value-driven standpoint, while Wessler prefers extensive research and seeking fair deals. The hosts address apprehensions about negotiation, particularly among women, advocating for it as a tool for smart purchasing decisions. Tactics for buying vehicles and large items are discussed, emphasizing pre-purchase research, understanding the item’s worth and readiness to leave a deal if the price isn’t suitable. They caution that cash might not confer the expected negotiation advantage unless disclosed after deciding the final price. The hosts provide book recommendations on negotiation and promote their online community. The following podcast episode promises to cover more low-pressure negotiation strategies.

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Ep 45-Taking Control of the Money You Earned

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In the 45th episode of the Heart of Money podcast, hosts Austin Black and Bob Wessler explored the concept of financial stewardship, including personal financial management experiences and insights on spending and investing. Austin emphasized the need to understand stewardship in the context of money management, while Bob underscored the importance of being a mindful spender, especially for necessities like food and shelter. The hosts briefly discussed the Christian understanding of stewardship and highlighted the significance of purposeful investing and diversification. They also hinted at a future discussion on negotiation strategies.

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Ep 44-3 Ways to Support Your Crazy Entrepreneurial Spouse!

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The 44th episode of “The Heart of Money” podcast, hosted by Austin Black, had Sarah, a renowned business coach, author, and philanthropist as a guest. The talk centered on smarter money decisions, financial management strategies, and the intricate balance between personal and entrepreneurial life. Drawing experiences from her own journey, Sarah emphasized the importance of financial and emotional support in business ventures, particularly for couples. She advised formal financial agreements in a relationship when embarking on a business path. During the conversation, the concepts of including spouses in decision-making, financial responsibility, and the potential for a training program to enhance financial discussions among couples were discussed. The talk concluded on a note emphasizing relentless adaptiveness for success in any field and the significance of recognizing the partner’s contributions to a business.

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