You Don’t Need To Do Everything Yourself: The Value of Having a Co-Pilot

09/26/22 • 6 min

Are you skeptical about the value a financial advisor offers?In this episode, Dustin describes an experience he once had driving a supercar and relates it to the importance of having a co-pilot— for life and for your wealth. He talks about the role a financial advisor or coach plays in your financial growth. Though it’s common to want to take on everything yourself, Dustin re-iterates why he believes having a financial advisor is just as vital as having a co-pilot when flying a plane, or driving a supercar— they’re there to bring you to new heights. If you found this episode helpful share it with a friend and leave a review. For more information visit servissweath.com

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How You Can Live a Life of True Wealth

Do you ever feel overwhelmed when faced with a serious decision?In this episode, Dustin describes a few of his long-time mentors and why their journeys have inspired him. He outlines a few commonalities he’s witnessed with these mentors that allowed them to live better today, while still being responsible for their futures. Dustin reflects on how life brings big, serious decisions but he runs through a few steps you can take now to ensure you’re prepared for whatever life throws at you. Dustin talks about the complicated relationship we all have with our spouses and why it’s important to be open and honest with one another. He runs through several strategies that can help bridge the disconnect that may drive wedges between our lives and our wealth. He stresses the fact that wealth is all about watching out for not only yourself, but for others in your community as well. If you found this episode helpful share it with a friend and leave a review. For more information visit servissweath.com

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What Drug Dealers Can Teach Us With Pamela Barnum, Retired Undercover Police Officer and Federal Prosecutor

In this episode, Dustin sits down with Pamela Barnum, a retired undercover police officer and federal prosecutor who now works as a professional speaker. Pamela’s experience working undercover forced her to become an expert at reading people— there’s no room for error when dealing with drug dealers. Now, she uses these techniques to help others lead wealthier lives. After all, the world is constantly changing at a rapid pace and it never hurts to have the skills to quickly read situations and adapt as necessary. Pamela’s unique insight is beneficial to business owners, entrepreneurs, spouses, parents, and anyone who would like to learn to be a better observer and communicator. Time Stamps 3:00 - How Pamela learned to read people while working undercover 4:20 - The incredible story of meeting her husband while undercover 5:33 - Pamela’s career shift from policing to prosecution 6:30 - The importance of reading people in business 10:10 - Why today’s economy requires us to be good at reading any situation 11:00 - How Pamela handled the negativity associated with her career 16:00 - A gangster’s approach to wealth management 20:00 - How budgets for policing affect undercover work 23:48 - Pamela’s perspective on practicing empathy amongst spouses 29:00 - What she’s reading now to gain motivation 30:00 - How one book was the catalyst to huge success for Pamela 35:15 - The challenges of imposter syndrome and how to overcome them 37:20 - The best parenting decision you can make for your kids 39:00 - A finance game that will teach adults and kids alike to be better with money 42:20 - Pamela shares her goals for growth in the next 10 years Want to connect with Pamela? Head to her website. Follow her on Instagram. If you found this episode helpful share it with a friend and leave a review. For more information visit servissweath.com