Category: Education

Overcoming Discouraging Environments (Ep.8)

Overcoming Discouraging Environments (Ep.8)

Sometimes there isn’t a lot you can do about the negativity surrounding you, however, there are some things you can do to limit the effects of it.

In this episode, Bryan Sweet, CLU®, ChFC® and Brittany Anderson share their personal experiences with discouraging environments and dealing with negative commentary from others. Whether you’re dealing with negative environments at home or in the workplace, it can take a massive toll on your ability to maintain perseverance. 

Bryan and Brittany discuss: 

  • The hardship of learning to overcome negative commentary and why you need to eliminate it from your daily life
  • Allowing yourself to become conscious about being in a negative environment and recognizing the characteristics one
  • The importance of creating and maintaining healthy support systems
  • The long-term impacts of negativity on your personal aspirations and goals
  • And more!

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Stop Letting Others Should on You (Ep.7)

Stop Letting Others Should on You (Ep.7)

Don’t let someone else’s limiting belief in themselves hinder you from pursuing what you want and what you deem as valuable to you. 

If you are hungry for a bigger future, go for it!

In this inspirational episode, Bryan Sweet, CLU®, ChFC® and Brittany Anderson explain why you want to spend your time with individuals who give you the courage, opportunity and reinforcement to take the best pathway for yourself. Also, why you should determine your own core values and chase after them during your lifetime.

Bryan and Brittany discuss:

  • How naysayers can affect your future
  • Three principles to consider when making a life decision
  • Why it is helpful to have a non-biased accountability partner in your life
  • And more!

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Planning for the Unexpected (Ep.6)

Planning for the Unexpected (Ep.6)

There are a lot of unknowns in life, which can make long-term financial planning difficult. How do you prepare for all of the uncertainty that comes with each of the transitional phases in your life?

In this episode, Bryan Sweet and Brittany Anderson discuss the many financial uncertainties at each stage of your life no matter how extensive your plan. But there’s ways to minimize the risk of facing financial hardships in the future which will help reduce repercussions to your finances.  

Bryan and Brittany discuss:

  • How to prepare for the unpredictable situations that happen
  • The struggle between spouses with differing financial goals and strategies
  • How life’s transitional stages can introduce new financial obstacles
  • The financial certainty and uncertainty of your future
  • And more!

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Tackling Uncertainty in Financial Decisions (Ep. 5)

Tackling Uncertainty in Financial Decisions (Ep. 5)

Sometimes our biggest stress comes from indecision, big and small. By making a really hard decision now you can move forward in your life in a different way.

In this episode, Bryan and Brittany discuss the topic of indecisiveness and the importance of taking responsibility when making financial decisions. They also share how the commonality of fear can impact your life.

Bryan and Brittany discuss:

  • Deciding what you want in life
  • The consequences of the phrase ‘I don’t care’
  • Indecision with finances happening in households
  • Easing the fears of big financial decisions
  • And more!

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The Toolkit for Visionaries (Ep.4)

The Toolkit for Visionaries (Ep.4)

Do you know how to get on the right path to achieve your goals? Achieving those goals is extremely hard if you cannot lay them out to the people who can and want to help you.

In this episode, Bryan Sweet and Brittany Anderson pivot into conversation about vision and deciding on what you want your money to do for you. Bryan and Brittany share the important tools and resources to help you create your own vision!

Bryan and Brittany discuss:

  • Why you may want to consider creating a vision board for your goals
  • Sweet Financial’s role in client success
  • The role of an accountability partner in achieving your goals
  • Longevity issues within retirement and retirement planning
  • And more!

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Creating the Right Environment for Success – Dare to Dream (Ep.2)

Creating the Right Environment for Success – Dare to Dream (Ep.2)

Do you feel like you have reached your maximum potential financially and as an individual in time for retirement?

It can sometimes feel like no matter how hard you work, you’re still not able to afford the things that bring you joy and make saving worth it in the end.

In this episode, Bryan Sweet and Brittany Anderson deconstruct their definition of the ‘dream’ and what that means in their own terms of success. They also discuss the importance of surrounding yourself with the right environment to reach your goals and maximum potential. 

Bryan and Brittany discuss:

  • The importance of who you surround yourself with to be successful
  • What ‘the dream’ truly means 
  • Why they decided to start their own podcast
  • Their book “Dare to Dream: Design the Retirement You Can’t Wait to Wake Up To”
  • And more!

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The Dream Architect Life: Meet Bryan Sweet and Brittany Anderson (Ep.1)

The Dream Architect Life: Meet Bryan Sweet and Brittany Anderson (Ep.1)

Introducing The Dream Architect Life podcast with your hosts, Bryan Sweet and Brittany Anderson!

In this podcast, we aim to help you shift your focus to the things you can control so you can put your money to work and turn your dreams into reality.

In this inaugural episode, Bryan Sweet and Brittany Anderson dive into the history behind starting their business, the focus of their podcast, and share a little about themselves as lifelong learners.

Bryan and Brittany discuss:

  • How this podcast will help impact people lives 
  • Why they commit to a deeper level of education for their clients
  • What they do for fun outside of the office
  • What they say to keep themself focused
  • And more

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