Mitlin Money Mindset
Financial Tortoise: Slow and Steady Approach to Wealth Building with Tae Kim
Key Takeaways
- His transition from a decade-long career in corporate finance to founding the Financial Tortoise YouTube channel
- The financial wake-up call he experienced after getting married and recognizing his responsibility to his family
- His and his wife's five-year process of financially and mentally preparing for the shift to entrepreneurship
- The power of YouTube as a platform for sharing information, building a business, and marketing, as well as his surprise at the positive reception of his educational content
- The importance of taking a slow and steady approach to finances
Meet the Guest
Tae Kim
Tae Kim is the founder of Financial Tortoise, a platform dedicated to guiding individuals toward financial independence and well-being through sustainable and mindful strategies. With a background spanning corporate finance and a passion for sharing practical financial knowledge, Tae offers a refreshing perspective on wealth building, emphasizing simplicity, patience, and aligning financial decisions with personal values. His insights, shared through platforms like YouTube, draw from his own experiences, including overcoming significant debt and prioritizing family and flexibility in his career path.
Show Notes
What if the key to financial well-being lies not in racing ahead but in adopting a slow and steady approach?
In this episode of Mitlin Money Mindset®, Larry Sprung interviews Tae Kim, the founder of Financial Tortoise, about his journey from corporate finance to entrepreneurship. Tae shares his insights on the power of YouTube, the importance of a gradual approach to financial growth, and the rewards of aligning work with personal priorities. He also reflects on his personal growth and the JOY of achieving flexibility.
Resources
Learn more about Larry Sprung's book, "Financial Planning Made Personal."
The JOY and Productivity Journal by Lawrence Sprung
JOYful Finances for Couples
About the Podcast
Welcome to Mitlin Money Mindset®️! With your host, Larry Sprung, CFP®️, Founder and Wealth Advisor at Mitlin Financial Inc®️. With over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur in the financial services industry, Larry thrives to help you achieve your goals while finding JOY in the journey.
Each week, he’ll go deep with engaging guests who provide tangible takeaways and a whole lot of JOY along the way. Here, we don’t just talk about money; we celebrate it as a catalyst for JOY and possibility. Whether you’re saving for the future, planning your next big adventure, or just looking to add some spark to your daily money management, you’re in the right place.
We hope you enJOY these conversations as much as Larry enJOYed having them. And remember to ask yourself, what did you do today that brought you joy?®️