CCF 206 - Sunset and Saludos

This is the final episode of the Careers and Cash Flow project. Thanks to everyone who listened, supported, and shared with us over the years. 
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205 - What's Up?: A look at what's next and what's on the chopping block

Consider this a behind the scenes (mic) episode. We're in the middle of a transition and want you know what's happening.
 
 
 

204 - 2021 Update!

Hello 2021!  So many great things to share. I'm technically not supposed to be on the mic so please listen to this before someone on the team tries to...

203 - Gone for November...and maybe December

Hi there! I’ll admit today’s episode is a bit odd. It’s more of an update really, with a power tip at the end. We’re taking a step back to make severa...

202 - Work Responsibly - Don't Die On Your Day Job

We interrupt the regularly scheduled program for this important message about you.   In this uncut straight talk episode, Dalan drops some heavy truth...

201 - How a Cash Flow Statement Actually Works

Today we continue our breakdown on financial statement essentials, looking at how a Cash Flow Statement actually works. Understanding this statement w...

200 - How an Income Statement Actually Works

Today we continue our breakdown on financial statement essentials, looking at how an income statement actually works. Yes, at the most basic level, it...

199 - How A Balance Sheet Actually Works

Time to geek out! If you want to master money you need to gain a certain level of comfort with numbers and financial information. Over the next few ep...

198 - 10 Sources for Financial Information

The number of sources spewing good and not so good financial information can be overwhelming. On this episode, we will show you 10+ sources where you...

197 - Define Your Rich

In today’s episode we step back and look at what we are really trying to accomplish. This answer will be different for each person so it’s important t...

196 - Hot Take On The Forex Fad

If you’ve spent any time on the internet recently there’s a good chance you’ve been hit by 1 or 1,000 ads asking you to join a Forex (foreign exchange...

195 - How Dividends Actually Work

On this episode, we explain the way dividends work including how you can use them to start building passive (automated) income. We start by debunking...

194 - How Stock Splits Work

Stock splits are a relatively common action companies take where the trading price of the stock is divided and shareholders receive additional shares....

193 - Seeking adult pay for baby behaviour

If you ever have the chance to observe a baby grow over an extended period of time, you may start to identify some of the same behaviours you see in y...

192 - How to invest in funds

Do you just save money or invest it as well? If you’re only saving, then chances are you’re quietly losing money. 
As a rough example, if your s...

191 - Stock Market vs. Stock Index

Taking your financial status to a new level can feel a lot like moving to a foreign country. You will find that people have different habits here and...

190 - Own A Home? (Part 6): Legal Points to Consider

Welcome to the 6th and final (for now at least) part of the Own A Home? series. So far we have covered why this conversation even matters, whether you...

189 - Own A Home? (Part 5): Kathleen Vega - How to choose the right property for you

On part 5 of the Own A Home? series we bring you the inside secrets to working with a real estate agent to choose the right property for you. Our gues...

188 - Evolution: Focus The Fire is moving

New Name?    Focus The Fire podcast has been a fun, evolving project over the past 4 years. Now with more clarity, we are refocusing and making adjust...

187 - Own A Home? (Part 4): How to Save Money For a House

Before we can seriously talk about investing, let’s get your finances under control with 10 easy ways to save money. Working in accounting and banking...

186 - Own A Home? (Part 3)

185 - Own A Home? (Part 2): Rent or Own?

In part 2 of the Own A Home? series we dive into the decision to rent or own. There isn’t always a simple right answer to this question. In this discu...

184 - Own A Home? (Part 1)

Owning your first house can be a challenging and intimidating idea for young professionals. In this series, we walk you through the process from minds...

183 - Equality, Not Pity

Today we hit pause on the usual conversation to amplify a pressing message that is rocking countries around the world. For centuries unjust practices...

182 - Put in the reps

How do you rapidly increase your ability to deliver excellent work and get enough traction to earn the attention of the people who need to notice?   ...

181 - Believe Again

This is an important message for everyone at risk of losing hope in their dreams. If you’re frustrated with the pace of progress and wondering if the...

180 - How Look and Sound Professional on a Video Call

In case it’s not obvious yet, remote work and online meetings are now a larger part of doing business. The extent of this may very well reduce when(ev...

179 - Denise Liebetrau: How to Negotiate Your Salary Like a Pro

Let’s talk about why you’re still underpaid and how to negotiate pay and benefits to earn your worth.    Are you being paid what you’re worth? Have yo...

178 - 3 Reasons to Invest

When it comes to investing, you need to be clear on your goals for each dollar. Before you put a dollar to work, determine the job description. This i...

177 - Pros and Problems of Working From Home

Are you working remotely? The current state of affairs in the world has many office goers figuring out the fun and follies of working remotely. As muc...

176 - How to Behave in the Office

You’ve seen or heard it before. Some colleague in the office starts reading self-development books and too many fake deep quotes on instagram about li...

175 - 20 Ways to Maximize Social Distance Time (Part 4)

With COVID-19 gripping the world, many countries are ordering voluntary and in some cases involuntary home quarantine to slow the spread of the virus....

174 - 20 Ways to Maximize Social Distance Time (Part 3)

With COVID-19 gripping the world, many countries are ordering voluntary and in some cases involuntary home quarantine to slow the spread of the virus....

173 - 20 Ways to Maximize Social Distance Time (Part 2)

With COVID-19 gripping the world, many countries are ordering voluntary and in some cases involuntary home quarantine to slow the spread of the virus....

172 - 20 Ways to Maximize Social Distance Time (Part 1)

With COVID-19 gripping the world, many countries are ordering voluntary and in some cases involuntary home quarantine to slow the spread of the virus....

171 - Brenda Bernstein: Create A Killer LinkedIn Profile

LinkedIn is one of the most powerful yet under used career networking tools available. You get free access to tools and features that can jump start n...

170 - International Women’s Day Salute

  It’s no secret that women have been making a serious impact inside and outside the corporate world for centuries. Fortunately, it seems the value of...

169 - The Bitter Price of Focus

  How do people “suddenly” accomplish great things? Sometimes it seems like they pop up out of nowhere with recorded albums, a thriving business, inte...

168 - Negotiate Your Compensation, Not Salary

Let’s be brutally honest here. Besides the fluffy talk about fulfilling dreams and helping humanity, you’re working because you want to get paid. That...

167 - Take Your Best Self to Work

So yes, there’s your job description or whatever. It’s important to hit those points. However, just meeting expectations is a slow path to success. Th...