October 3, 2023

Become Your Own Source of Financing To Add Control To Your Investing Journey - Mark Willis

Can you imagine how much more you could achieve if you were able to take full control of your finances by becoming your own banker? Well, today’s guest on The Going Long Podcast, Mark Willis, has done just that and is going to reveal how you can do it too! Mark is the CFP (Certified Financial Planner) at Lake Growth Financial Services, where he works with individuals, couples, and business owners who want to grow their wealth in a safe and predictable manner, and create tax-free income for life.
Billy Keels
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Going Long Podcast Episode 356: Become Your Own Source of Financing To Add Control To Your Investing Journey

 

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In the conversation with today’s guest, Mark Willis, you’ll learn the following:

 

  • [00:27 - 02:00] Show introduction with comments from Billy.
  • [02:00 - 07:13] Guest introduction and first questions.
  • [07:13 - 12:35] The backstory and decisions made that led Mark to this point in his journey.
  • [12:35- 19:25] Mark explains what it means to be in control of your own banking, and how it can completely change your financial situation.
  • [19:25 - 22:57] How Mark came to realise that people can be the source of their own financing.
  • [22:57 - 27:15] We learn about the pros and potential cons of being your own banker.
  • [27:15 - 30:15] Mark explains what he means when he says he is a fiduciary, and what scope that covers in terms of investments.

 

Here’s what Mark with us during today’s conversation: 

 

  • Where in the world Mark is currently based: Chicago, Illinois.
  • The most positive thing to happen in the past 24 hours: Mark enjoyed Labor Day with his family!
  • Favourite place in Europe: Madrid, Spain.
  • A mistake that Mark would like you to learn from so that you don’t have to pay full price: Failure is a lesson, so learn how to do it well!
  • Book Recommendation: The Bank on Yourself Revolution, by Pamela Yellen.  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bank-Yourself-Revolution-Control-Financial/dp/1942952104 

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Episode Transcript

Billy Keels
Strategic Advisor, Entrepreneur, and Investor
Billy is on a mission to share a roadmap and opportunities with other extremely busy, high-performing professionals on how to find freedom and live the life they desire. Listen in to learn how!
Guest speaker
Mark Willis
Mark is the CFP (Certified Financial Planner) at Lake Growth Financial Services, where he works with individuals, couples, and business owners who want to grow their wealth in a safe and predictable manner, and create tax-free income for life.

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