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Rewiring Your Brain for Post-Retirement Happiness With Brian Grasso (Ep.62)

Rewiring Your Brain for Post-Retirement Happiness With Brian Grasso (Ep.62)

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Understanding the real mechanics behind mindset and how to control it instead of letting it control you can lead to meaningful, lasting change.

Come along as Brittany Anderson is joined by elite performance coach, Brian Grasso. Together they delve into how understanding the mechanics of mindset—beyond just positive thinking—can redefine your approach to life’s transitions like retirement or selling a business. 

Learn practical tools for creating a new self-identity, overcoming imposter syndrome, and sustaining your breakthrough moments.

Top takeaways include:

  • How Mindset is more than just positive thinking; it’s about understanding brain science
  • Why creating a new avatar for yourself can help your brain adapt to new life phases
  • Imposter Syndrome and ways to manage it effectively
  • How to master sustainable mindset habits 
  • And more

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About Our Guest:

An 18-year veteran of the sports training industry, Brian worked as a High-Performance Coach for the National Team and professional and Olympic athletes worldwide. He founded the largest youth development educational organizations in the industry, serving as its CEO for nearly 8 years, and co-created one of the fastest-growing sport and fitness franchises in the United States along with it. 

He has guest lectured and keynoted at governmental and private associations around the world, including Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, the Czech Republic, and throughout North America. Brian authored “The Audacity of Success”, co-authored the bestseller “Total Body Transformation”, wrote and co-produced the landmark short film “Life by Numbers” and has written for magazines around the globe, including Men’s Fitness, Inked, and Bulace. 

His most recent book is called “Mindset Matters Most” and was listed as #1 on the “Personal Development” section at Amazon for a period of 7 weeks after its release. Together with his wife, Carrie Campbell, Brian co-hosted the award-winning livestream, “Brian & Carrie – In the Morning” as well as “Eliminate Your Limits – with Brian & Carrie” which airs in syndication on SiriusXM. 

He currently serves as the Chief Culture Officer for Metaplexus, as well as the Faculty Director for its subsidiary, Virtu Academy. Brian holds a religiously accredited PhD in Pastoral Counseling and currently works as a Business & High-Performance Consultant for several well-known brands in the health and wellness space, working directly with C-Suite Executives. On a personal level, Brian is a competitive powerlifter and holds 2 Arizona State Records in both Squat and Bench Press. For a span of 12 years, he worked as a bodyguard for several A-List celebrities.

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The Power of Community and Collaboration with Brooke Casanovas (Ep.59)

The Power of Community and Collaboration with Brooke Casanovas (Ep.59)

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As the founder and CEO of The Last Mastermind, Brooke Casanovas empowers seasoned entrepreneurs to navigate significant transitions in their business and personal lives. She provides them with the clarity they need and connects them to a supportive community, helping them confidently embrace their next big chapter.

Listen as Bryan Sweet interviews Brooke about The Last Mastermind’s role as a pivotal, life-changing platform for those on the verge of new beginnings. Whether you’re transitioning from a successful career into retirement or simply seeking your next passion project, this conversation provides insights into harnessing your experiences toward a fulfilling future.

Key discussion points include: 

  • What causes people to get in their own way and feel stuck
  • What makes any mastermind group highly productive and beneficial (i.e., where the magic happens)
  • Living in alignment with your values while keeping an open mind to new possibilities
  • Why transitions are a great time to self-reflect and think about your wildest dreams
  • Bryan’s personal experience going through The Last Mastermind program
  • And more

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About Our Guest:

Brooke is a long-time gatherer, president of her niece and nephew’s fan club, and has been in the entrepreneurship world for almost a decade. Her favorite thing to do is to strip the human capital out of a room and make magic with it to bless other people’s lives. She especially loves helping seasoned entrepreneurs who are in transition in business and life, find clarity and community to do their next act with. She is the founder and CEO of the Last Mastermind.

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REPLAY: Creating an Even Bigger Future Than Envisioned With Amber Knips, CFP®, CDFA®, CeFT® (Ep. 58)

REPLAY: Creating an Even Bigger Future Than Envisioned With Amber Knips, CFP®, CDFA®, CeFT® (Ep. 58)

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Something every financial planner dreams about doing is helping their retirees achieve a far better retirement than they had ever hoped for.

Our guest, Amber Knips has a lot of experience doing just that.

In this episode, Brittany Anderson chats with Amber Knips, wealth advisor at Sweet Financial, about the biggest obstacles modern-day retirees face and what strategies they can use to mitigate these struggles, both financial and mental.

Amber discusses: 

  • Where she sees retirees getting the most ‘stuck’ and what modern-day obstacles they face the most 
  • How she uses “fear mitigation” with retirees when they are afraid of overspending (and the risk of inexperience because of this fear)
  • What does dreaming big mean to her and how does this mentality apply to retirees like you
  • How to apply the 50/50 retirement approach – the misconception that retirement is either full-time traveling or full-time doing nothing at home
  • And more

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About Amber Knips:

Amber helps people see possibility through life’s greatest and most challenging transitions.  She is someone who has total passion and conviction for what she does. Using her empathetic and sincere approach, she has made it her mission to build deepened relationships with her clients all while helping them cultivate a financial plan that helps them focus on what they most enjoy. After joining the team at Sweet Financial Partners in 2012, Amber has gained extensive experience and training in guiding women through transitions such as the loss of a loved one, divorce, career change, retirement, and much more. You only experience these life transitions a few times during your lifetime, but she helps people through them every day.

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Mindset Makeover With Dr. Kevin Kremer (Ep.54)

Mindset Makeover With Dr. Kevin Kremer (Ep.54)

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Feeling like you’re not growing personally or professionally anymore? It may be time for a mindset makeover.

Brittany Anderson talks with Dr. Kevin Kremer, a dentist who is also a leadership mentor. They discuss Dr. Kremer’s journey and his upcoming book “Quantum Accountability,” which explores the importance of mindset in achieving success. 

This episode is a blend of personal growth advice and professional insights, aiming to inspire you to think bigger and positively contribute to the world!

Discussion points include:

  • Kevin’s experience with the intersection of mindset and wealth
  • Aligning your career with your values
  • Finding good mentors for both your professional and personal growth
  • The process of harmonizing your thoughts, actions, and feelings
  • And more

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About Our Guest:

Beginning his career as a dentist, after being elected into the national dental honor society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon, Dr. Kremer has dedicated the last 20+ years to providing the Chico community with exceptional dental care, specializing in Full Mouth Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry.

Dr. Kremer’s commitment to excellence is exemplified by a multitude of continuing education certifications including Diplomat status in the International Dental Implant Association and Fellowship status in the ICOI, placing him among the top 2% of dentists nationwide. As an entrepreneurial second-generation dentist, Dr. Kremer has successfully completed 8 Mergers and Acquisitions.

Driven by his passion for leadership and impact, Dr. Kremer takes pride in coaching and mentoring other doctors and businesses through the Kremer Leadership Institute. He is a speaker, advisor, and mentor. The vision of Kremer Leadership Institute is to provide knowledge, leadership, and inspiration to help dentists grow and achieve new levels of excellence.

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How Embracing Change Can Lead to Personal Growth and Financial Success with Ty Totzke (Ep.49)

How Embracing Change Can Lead to Personal Growth and Financial Success with Ty Totzke (Ep.49)

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Embracing change and stepping into your ‘discomfort zone’ is where true personal expansion lies.

Let’s talk about how one of Sweet Financial’s very own has implemented this theory into both his work and personal life.

In this episode, Brittany Anderson chats with a fellow Sweet Financial colleague, Ty Totzke. Listen as he shares his journey from aspiring engineer to wealth planner and his commitment to helping clients navigate their transition to retirement. 

They discuss the importance of having a strong team and the lessons learned from difficult experiences in the workplace and your personal life. They also touch on the value of open conversations, especially for couples, when planning for their future. 

Ty discusses: 

  • His interesting story of becoming a financial advisor and finding his purpose in life
  • The process of building and curating a strong team
  • His experience of overcoming fear and embracing change both personally and professionally
  • How he and his wife are instilling values in their kids’ minds & how this plays into their legacy plan
  • And more

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Creating an Even Bigger Future Than Envisioned With Amber Knips, CFP®, CDFA®, CeFT® (Ep. 41)

Creating an Even Bigger Future Than Envisioned With Amber Knips, CFP®, CDFA®, CeFT® (Ep. 41)

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Something every financial planner dreams about doing is helping their retirees achieve a far better retirement than they had ever hoped for.

Our guest, Amber Knips has a lot of experience doing just that.

In this episode, Brittany Anderson chats with Amber Knips, wealth advisor at Sweet Financial, about the biggest obstacles modern-day retirees face and what strategies they can use to mitigate these struggles, both financial and mental.

Amber discusses: 

  • Where she sees retirees getting the most ‘stuck’ and what modern-day obstacles they face the most 
  • How she uses “fear mitigation” with retirees when they are afraid of overspending (and the risk of inexperience because of this fear)
  • What dreaming big means to her and how this mentality applies to retirees like you
  • How to apply the 50/50 retirement approach – the misconception that retirement is either full-time traveling or full-time doing nothing at home
  • And more

Resources: 

Connect With Amber Knips, CFP®:

Connect With Sweet Financial Partners:

About Amber Knips:

Amber helps people see possibility through life’s greatest and most challenging transitions.  She is someone who has total passion and conviction for what she does. Using her empathetic and sincere approach, she has made it her mission to build deepened relationships with her clients all while helping them cultivate a financial plan that helps them focus on what they most enjoy. After joining the team at Sweet Financial Partners in 2012, Amber has gained extensive experience and training on guiding women through transitions such as loss of a loved one, divorce, career change, retirement and much more. You only experience these life transitions a few times during your lifetime, but she helps people through them every day.

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Navigating Uncertainty and Adversity In The Current Age (Ep.20)

Navigating Uncertainty and Adversity In The Current Age (Ep.20)

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It can feel impossible to escape the constant stream of media in today’s day and age.

How can you disconnect and free yourself from overwhelming content?

In this episode, Bryan Sweet and Brittany Anderson discuss how you can navigate the uncertainty and adversity you are constantly being fed on media platforms and how you should find an outlet to free your mind from the constant “hustle culture” in society.

Brittany and Bryan discuss: 

  • Eliminating the effects of fear and uncertainty in your life
  • The role of the news when trying to gain a new perspective on the world
  • How you can better understand what you can and cannot control
  • Finding your outlet – finding a new book series, going outside, or finding a new spot to relax
  • And more

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