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Fire Drill

Summary: Personal Finance Podcast of the Year Finalist. Join host Julie on FIRE Drill podcast where she interviews guests with epic side hustles, real estate investors, early retirees, online business owners, and other inspiring people rocking financial independence. Saving on travel, real estate, and all things Early Retirement are broken down into simple, actionable steps for the average person. Step up your money game and renew your money philosophy with Fire Drill podcast.

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 Why I’m Prioritizing Quality of Life | Zero | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 43:00

In what way would a medical disability change the way you approach financial independence? Zero has had to deal with brain surgery and has had rheumatoid arthritis for a few years. It affects her work situation, her financial situation and her physical health, so she's had to adapt her path to FI with side hustles, passive income and insurance. You'll love that story. We also chat about... Her medical history Why she's prioritizing her body Her current financial situation How she quit her job to pursue her side hustles Getting married For show notes and takeaways: https://www.firedrillpodcast.com/why-im-prioritizing-quality-of-life-zero

 How I Turned a Facebook Group into a Full Time Income | Grouptize | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 41:53

Have you ever thought of turning your own community into a 6 figure side hustle? Melissa started a local community Facebook group to help locals find out what's going on in town, recommend businesses to each other and work on initiatives together. This community group now provides her with a full time income and the flexibility to work when and where she wants. You'll love that story. We also chat about... How to monetize a Facebook group What to charge and to whom The emotional side of being a group admin The pros and cons of managing a community How to stay on top of content For show notes and takeaways: https://www.firedrillpodcast.com/how-i-turned-a-facebook-group-into-a-full-time-income-grouptize

 Entrepreneurship and Motherhood | Smart Money Mamas | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 43:41

What are 10 things you would want your child to know about money? Chelsea quit her job as a hedge fund manager 2 years ago and decided to pursue entrepreneurship to stay at home with the kids and take care of herself. She's working on building a blogging income and is the organizer behind the Mama Talk Money Summit next week. You'll love that story. We also chat about... Entrepreneurship and work life balance How she's adjusted her spending habits Managing maternity leave The Mama Talk Money Summit For show notes and takeaways: https://www.firedrillpodcast.com/entrepreneurship-and-motherhood-smart-money-mamas

 A Real Estate Strategy that Helped Me Build a Six Figure Passive Income Stream | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 40:00

Everyone's dream is to earn a healthy passive income every month. Jennifer and her husband earn 6 figures every year in passive income from their real estate business. The interesting part? They follow a slightly different business model and strategy. They also spend most of their time travelling around the world with their 4 year old child. You'll love that story. We also chat about... How Jennifer got started with real estate Her property criteria How to travel with a 4 year old The pros and cons of renting out to disabled tenants Her business helping out other investors For show notes and takeaways: https://www.firedrillpodcast.com/a-real-estate-strategy-that-helped-me-build-a-six-figure-passive-income-stream

 Travelling the World for Free as a Travel Blogger | MVMT Blog | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 34:09

Imagine travelling the world and only paying for the flights. Diana is a full time travel blogger. Thanks to her blog she gets to try out hotels, resorts and adventure packages for free in exchange for a review or social media posts. She also makes money blogging and recently released a course to learn how to pitch to companies. You'll love that story. We also chat about... Diana's journey as a travel blogger Her different travel adventures How she makes money online How to get started as a travel blogger Her future travel plans For show notes and takeaways: https://www.firedrillpodcast.com/travelling-for-free-with-my-travel-blog-movement-blog

 How I Earn A Full Time Income as a Travel Blogger | The Mandagies | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Have you ever considered travel blogging as a full time hustle? Emily and Bernie are full time travel bloggers and photographers. They make money blogging, working for clients, selling prints and many other projects that earn them several different income streams, all while travelling and working from home. You'll love their story. We also chat about... How they became travel bloggers Their blogging niche How the make money from their blog Short term and long term financial goals The factor to blogging success For show notes and takeaways: https://www.firedrillpodcast.com/how-i-earn-a-full-time-income-as-a-travel-blogger-the-mandagies

 From Journalist to Owning a Flower Company | Emily | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 34:20

Have you ever considered quitting your job to start a business? Emily was working as a journalist, but an 'aha' moment made her realise that she wanted to do more meaningful work, and so she set up a flower company that caters to weddings and private events. She now has 5 employees and her business is growing steadily.  You'll love that story. We also chat about... Why Emily left her job as a journalist Why she went into the flower business The process of starting a business Her financial situation when transitioning away from her job Her current business metrics For show notes and takeaways: https://www.firedrillpodcast.com/from-journalist-to-owning-a-flower-company-emily

 My Path to Financial Independence as an Introvert | FI Introvert | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 45:31

Are introverts more interested in FI than extroverts? Drew is an introvert on his path to FI, who was able to boost his career, finances and personal relationships by understanding his introversion and optimising his daily schedule. You'll love that story. We also chat about... What introversion really means The turning point of his career Starting his FI journey His current mindset with regards to FI How having a child changed his path to FI For show notes and takeaways: https://www.firedrillpodcast.com/my-path-to-financial-independence-as-an-introvert-fi-introvert

 Reaching Cashflow FI in Our Late Twenties | Rethink the Rat Race | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 38:00

James and Emily retired from the rat race at the ages of 27 and 28. Through real estate investing and frugality, they managed to hit their Cashflow FI number in 3 years. Using their Cashflow strategy, they're planning to travel around Europe and continue to manage their properties from abroad. You'll love that story. We also chat about... Their turning point to reach FI Being Cashflow FI Their real estate journey Leaving their jobs and travelling around Europe For show notes and takeaways: https://www.firedrillpodcast.com/reaching-cashflow-fi-in-our-late-twenties-rethink-the-rat-race

 The Top Places to Live as an Early Retiree | Community Episode | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:49

What is the best place in the world for early retirees to live in? In today's episode, Julie plays voicemails, reads out tweets and emails from members of the FIRE community on the best places to live as a financially free retiree. We hear about places in the US, South America and everywhere else in the world! We also chat about... The best states and cities to live in the US What's important when considering a new city to live in Places outside of the US that are great to live in For show notes and takeaways: https://www.firedrillpodcast.com/the-top-places-to-live-as-an-early-retiree-community-episode

 Earn Money While you Travel with VIPKID | Grateful Gypsies | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:14

Ever considered teaching English online as a side hustle? Or even as a full time income? Rachel and her husband are full time digital nomads that travel the world and make their money teaching English online. They've been digital nomading for over 7 years and are still going strong. You'll love that story. We also chat about... What it's like to live as a digital nomad Making money while travelling What VIPKid is about Managing a schedule when travelling Success stories from other teachers Long term goals For show notes and takeaways: https://www.firedrillpodcast.com/earn-money-while-you-travel-with-vipkid-grateful-gypsies

 How I Solo Van Life with My Dog | Divine On the Road | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 34:55

Have you ever considered moving into a van and travelling round the country? Sydney is 24 and has been on the road for 2 years. She travels with her dog to every corner of the US, and is currently making money online through her websites. You'll love that story. We also chat about... How to live in a van with a dog The Van Life community What it's like to be a female solo traveller How Sydney got started with the van life How she makes money through her blog Her life and financial goals For show notes and takeaways: https://www.firedrillpodcast.com/how-i-solo-van-life-with-my-dog-divine-on-the-road

 Why and How I Homeschool My Kids | Vincent Pugliese | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:29

Did you know what you wanted to do at the age of 18? Like most of us, Vincent didn't know what he wanted to do, and ended up jumping in and out of college and trying out jobs. He's now been an entrepreneur for 12 years, has published his own book, organises retreats and masterminds and homeschools his kids.  You'll love his story. We also chat about... How and when Vincent hit rock bottom How he homeschools his kids From scarcity to abundance mindset His journey from sports photographer to entrepreneur The culture of masterminds and retreats For show notes and takeaways: https://www.firedrillpodcast.com/why-and-how-i-homeschool-my-kids-vincent-pugliese

 How I’m Building Passive Income as a Food Photographer | Joanie | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 38:23

Joanie is a full time food photographer who quit her 9-5 job to follow her creative passion. She's always loved cooking, and when she started sharing food content online through her blog and started getting hired by restaurants to take photos of their menu, she realised she had an opportunity to pursue this creative outlet full time. Since then, she's started her own Youtube channel, online courses and physical workshops. You'll love that story. We also chat about... How Joanie got started as a food photographer Leaving her 9-5 job in 2015 Why her and her husband refinanced their house The early trade offs when starting a business Joanie's recipe blog Yes and No tips to food photography Her next steps as a photographer For show notes and takeaways: https://www.firedrillpodcast.com/how-im-building-passive-income-as-a-food-photographer-joanie

 Making Money as a Pinterest VA and Blogger | Believe in a Budget | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:30

Kirstin retired from her day job to pursue entrepreneurship and make money blogging. Once Kirstin realised she could make good money blogging, she set a goal and left her day job once she reached it. Since then, she's set up her own business as a Pinterest VA and now helps others work remotely too. You'll love that story. We also chat about... Her money journey Tips to make money online blogging Pinterest design tips How Kirstin got started as a Pinterest VA Becoming a Pinterest VA as a side hustle For show notes and takeaways: https://www.firedrillpodcast.com/making-money-as-a-pinterest-va-and-blogger-believe-in-a-budget

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