Welcome to episode #69. Today we address something that some of us creatives may not want to deal with or talk about. Money and personal finance. I thought this would be helpful considering we all use money. Whether it’s to finance a business, sell your art, get headshots, sell a script. Money is part of our lives. And I felt it was important for you to hear from someone who had massive debt and was able to get debt-free. And know you can too.
His name is Brain Brandow. We attended a TV/Video production course in our senior year at Brentwood High School. He would later come back to work as an assistant for that same course. He eventually went to work for Cablevision and actually helped me get a job there as well.
Brian started a family and of course, expenses increased. So did the debt. Before long, that debt swelled to $109,000. Brian and his family took action; reading books, changing their spending habits and their lifestyle. And in about 4 years, they were debt-free.
From all this, Brian was inspired to create Debt Discipline.com. Here he shares his story, personal finance tips and much more. He also decided to share his story and wisdom at various libraries and schools. Through collaboration, he was able to set up some financial literacy programs in various schools, classes K-12, throughout Long Island. Not only that, his story was featured on Good Morning America.
Brian also gives some tips on holiday shopping, since that season is fast approaching.
It was great connecting with him again and I know this will be of great value to you. So, enjoy my chat with Brian Brandow.