BONUS: Stock Market Insights with Justin Bates

01/02/25 • 24 min

We are kicking off 2025 with another bonus episode! Justin Bates of Strategic Financial is back with us to talk all about the stock market and investing. Investing in the stock market is a fear for many Americans but Justin is shedding light on some of the common misconceptions about the stock market and why starting small may be a good way to get started investing.

In this episode, we’re covering what you should know about getting started with investing in the stock market. Justin shares some insight into the behavior of people in the Western industry towards the stock market, historical stock market crashes and recoveries, and the importance of understanding your risk tolerance. Whether you’re already investing or looking to get started, Justin’s insight on the stock market and investing will empower you to make informed decisions in your financial journey.

Listen to the previous episodes in the Justin Bates Financial Podcast Series

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Listen to the previous episodes in the Justin Bates Financial Podcast Series

Resources & Links:

Join The Directory Of The West
Get our FREE resource for Writing a Strong Job Description
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Connect with Justin:

Call Strategic Financial at (417) 823-3810
Check out his website
Email him at [email protected]
Follow him on Instagram @jbates_sf

Connect with Jessie:

Follow on Instagram @ofthewest.co and @mrsjjarv
Follow on Facebook @jobsofthewest
Check out the Of The West website

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Previous Episode

84. Goal Setting with Jessie Jarvis

It’s hard to believe that this is the last episode of 2024! It has been such a great year both personally and professionally. I have so much gratitude for all that has taken place and I want to say thank you to all of you for listening, sharing episodes, and sending me follow up questions. It all means so much to all of us who are involved in this podcast!

Today we are bringing back an episode from the past because it’s the perfect time to re-listen to it! In August 0f 2023, I went through the process of how I set goals successfully.

You’ll learn the two different types of goals and a way to keep your goals visual and top-of-mind. I’m talking all about the power of goal setting, how to attack your goals so that you can achieve your big dreams, and the value of setting goals that matter to you and align with your purpose.

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The Business of Making course from Be a Maker School
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Next Episode

85. Journey to Wellness with Jena Ochsner

I’m so excited to have Jena Ochsner on the show today! Jena shares her backstory on growing up, graduating with two degrees (one being in nursing), and then transitioning to working on the family farm with her husband. She’s also a mom, direct-to-consumer beef business owner, and podcaster.

Jena shares her personal journey, as well as her son’s, to better health while working with a functional medicine doctor. Her journey includes a detox to heal her gut, getting rid of anything with food dye in it, swapping foods for healthier options, and what low to non-toxic household items she uses. She’ll share tips she used to change to their more healthy lifestyle as well as some ideas of where to start your own health discovery. The biggest message coming out of today’s episode: be your own advocate to find what works for you and your family.

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