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Chapter Four: The Power of Surrounding Yourself with Positive Influences (Ep.73)

Chapter Four: The Power of Surrounding Yourself with Positive Influences (Ep.73)

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In this chapter of our audiobook, Dream Architecture: Build a Retirement Beyond What’s Possible, Bryan Sweet explores the power of relationships and the company we choose to keep. Discover how the people around you can either uplift you toward your dreams or hold you back with limiting beliefs. Tune in to learn how to foster relationships that align with your values and aspirations for retirement.

The top takeaways from this chapter include: 

  • The influence of the five people you spend the most time with [0:00:55]
  • Recognizing and distancing from negativity while building a positive environment [0:03:20]
  • How small habits can lead to big changes, inspired by B.J. Fogg’s work [0:12:45]
  • The importance of maintaining your values in financial decisions [0:19:10]
  • Balancing personal needs with family expectations [0:24:30]
  • And more

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The opinions voiced in The Dream Architect Life Podcast with Bryan Sweet and Brittany Anderson are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine what may be appropriate for you, consult with your attorney, accountant, financial or tax advisor prior to investing. Guests on the show are not affiliated with CWM, LLC. Investment advisory services offered through CWM, LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Carson Partners, a division of CWM, LLC, is a nationwide partnership of advisors.

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Chapter Three: How to Stay Focused on What You Want (Ep.72)

Chapter Three: How to Stay Focused on What You Want (Ep.72)

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In this chapter of our audiobook, Dream Architecture: Build a Retirement Beyond What’s Possible we dive into the powerful concept of not letting others “should” on you. Too often, people let friends, family, or colleagues dictate what they should do with their wealth, career, or retirement. Your life is not their life – it’s time to focus in on what you really want.

Dive in to explore: 

  • What it means to “stop letting others should on you” and how it impacts your journey (00:02:50)
  • How to cultivate an abundance mentality and maintain clarity in your goals (00:10:30)
  • Powerful tools and exercises for gaining clarity and confidence in your financial future ( 00:18:45)
  • The role of gratitude and positivity in overcoming negativity bias (00:25:00)
  • And more

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The opinions voiced in The Dream Architect Life Podcast with Bryan Sweet and Brittany Anderson are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine what may be appropriate for you, consult with your attorney, accountant, financial or tax advisor prior to investing. Guests on the show are not affiliated with CWM, LLC. Investment advisory services offered through CWM, LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Carson Partners, a division of CWM, LLC, is a nationwide partnership of advisors.

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Dream Architecture: Chapter One (Ep.70)

Dream Architecture: Chapter One (Ep.70)

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✨Exclusive for listeners of The Dream Architect Life Podcast! 

Come along as Brittany Anderson introduces the audiobook of Dream Architecture, a guide to building a retirement beyond expectations. This episode features the first chapter exploring the power of possibility in financial and life planning while emphasizing the importance of mindset. Learn how a positive outlook is essential for maximizing financial strategies and unlocking a future filled with purpose and fulfillment. 

In this chapter, you will discover: 

  • The Dream Architect’s trademarked four-step approach (Vision, Blueprint, Build, Maintain) aligns your financial path with your dreams. [05:17]
  • The deeper ‘why’ behind your goals can redefine your path to retirement. [15:50]
  • Embracing a creative mindset and thinking like a kid to unlock untapped potential, including proven strategies for reigniting creativity. [10:48]
  • Inspirational stories like Sean “Three Foot Giant” Stevenson’s, highlighting how mindset shifts can transform life’s challenges into empowering opportunities. [20:02]
  • And more

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The opinions voiced in The Dream Architect Life Podcast with Bryan Sweet and Brittany Anderson are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine what may be appropriate for you, consult with your attorney, accountant, financial or tax advisor prior to investing. Guests on the show are not affiliated with CWM, LLC. Investment advisory services offered through CWM, LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Carson Partners, a division of CWM, LLC, is a nationwide partnership of advisors.

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How To Create A Fulfilling Retirement: Time Management With Jacob Hartke (Ep.53)

How To Create A Fulfilling Retirement: Time Management With Jacob Hartke (Ep.53)

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True fulfillment comes from creating meaningful experiences and positively impacting those around us, either in your career or your retirement.

Recently, Brittany Anderson, Partner at Sweet Financial sat down with Jacob Hartke, CRPC® to discuss the value of time management.

Jacob shares how his transition from an intern to a client-facing role has helped build upon his passion for building deep, meaningful relationships with clients. Listen as he and Brittany explore how dreaming big varies for each individual and the importance of focusing on one’s purpose rather than getting bogged down by the “how.” 

Discussion points include:

  • Jacob’s journey from aspiring lawyer to financial advisor–how defining his skills allowed him to find his perfect role
  • The value of embracing life’s changes when pursuing your aspirations
  • The role of time management in the advising industry and the transition into retirement
  • The evolution of “dreaming big” & why you need to define it at every stage of life
  • And more

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About Our Guest:

As a master of time management and a drive for excellence that is reflected in all he does, Jacob has been a wonderful addition to the Wealth Services department here at Sweet Financial. Having joined our team in 2015, Jacob has developed a skillset in helping our clients build and execute a financial plan that supports their biggest dreams. You will find him working diligently behind the scenes, completing more tasks than what should be normal for any human, just to ensure our clients get a plan that is accurate and timely.

 Jacob finds joy in helping each of our clients with their distinct retirement plans and inevitably helping them create the retirement they can’t wait to wake up to. He thrives on living out the vision for the company, which is to create relationships with clients that goes beyond just the finances. But rather helps people think more about how they want to spend their retirement.

 Jacob graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College in 2015 with a degree in Financial Economics and a minor in Political Science. He is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC®) which provides him with special training in all aspects of retirement planning, including a comprehensive assessment of an individual’s financial needs before or after retirement, including sources of retirement income, personal savings, income taxes, estate planning, and more. He lives in Fairmont with his wife Sierra, daughters Haevyn and Henlee, and their dog Cammie. When Jacob isn’t at work, he enjoys spending time out on the lakes or taking walks with his girls.

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