Plutus Awards Podcast

In today's episode, Dr. Derricka Harwell shares how early success without the right systems and people in place can be costly.

She tells what she …

We can build courses and do webinars, but these actions don't guarantee success.

Adrienne Taylor speaks with Michelle Jackson about the need to be …

It is hard to know what areas to focus on when building your brand. One thing is clear, you can not do everything! Felicia Gopaul shares with …

When you are unclear and confused about the direction of your business, others will be too. Terri Huggins-Hart and Michelle Jackson discuss clarity and intentions in business and how ownership develops in a freelance …

Marcia Armstrong joins us to talk about the sin of inconsistency. Marcia shares how too many zero revenue months forced her to look at her business and the steps she took to turn things around in a little over 30 days.

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Fear and perfectionism are the constant enemies of a creator.

Today, Michelle Jackson speaks with Amanda Page about how creators can overcome these obstacles and take risks in developing projects that may feel out of …

For more information, visit the show notes at https://plutusfoundation.org/2022/rahkim-sabree-hubris

Welcome to Series 6 of the Plutus Awards Podcast hosted by Michelle Jackson. Our community is filled with hundreds …

Welcome to Series 6 of the Plutus Awards Podcast hosted by Michelle Jackson. Our community is filled with hundreds of stories from creators and entrepreneurs just like you. And through this show we share these stories …

For more information, visit the show notes at https://plutusfoundation.org/2022/natasha-scott-omission

Welcome to season 2 of the Plutus Awards Podcast hosted by Michelle Jackson. Our community is filled with hundreds of stories from creators and entrepreneurs just like you. And through this show we share these stories …

In the first episode of this season I spoke with Harlan Landes, founder of the Plutus Awards, Plutus Foundation and Plutus Voices events. It’s a …

Rachel Hernandez is known as The Mobile Home Gurl. Rachel talks about listening to what your audience tells you they want, leaning into your authority and how making mistakes helps content creators find the right …

Patrina Dixon is the It’s My Money Lady. We talk about the impact that COVID had on her business and the unexpected opportunities for growth that occurred from pivots that she had to make during that time. We discussed …

Joseph Hogue is creator of the Let’s Talk Money YouTube Channel with over 500,000 subscribers.

We talk about candidly wanting to earn money as an online creator, letting go of projects that aren’t serving you well and …

Angela and Regina are co-founders of Women’s Personal Finance, a massive community that is a safe space for women to talk about all aspects of how money shows up in women’s lives.

We talk about monetizing a community …

Jillian Johnsrud is the author of Fire the Haters, a book that isn’t about the FIRE movement, but is all about creating content online and the challenges that may impact your brand. We talk about how different seasons …

Today's guests are Julien and Kiersten Saunders of Rich and Regular. We talk about the importance of knowing how to talk to your audience vs. at your …

Can your business succeed if making money isn’t its guiding factor? Perhaps in the most successful businesses, creating monetary value isn’t the …

Success is not necessarily defined by how much money you make or how many subscribers you have. You can create your own vision of success, and your metrics may be unique to you. It helps to know what’s within your …

You love the idea of becoming an entrepreneur, but without some of the struggles that past generations have faced. Passive income can play a role in …

Ep. 77. Creating boundaries is crucial to any sport. You can’t play football or soccer without the referee reminding you to stay inbound., but what about creating  boundaries in a business or a side hustle. Is this …

To expand any business, you must be open to change. Some businesses are afraid of change because they don't know what to expect. They are afraid of …

There’s nothing inherently wrong about keeping it safe when writing and creating other content about personal finance. Many who do want to provide actionable and interesting information that gets the job done and helps …

A book deal is a writer's dream but writing a book with your business partner may seem like a daunting task. You both have great ideas, but how will …

Everyone wants that instant stardom within the social media world. Selfies after selfies are what people think will increase their followers, but can …

So, you are looking for ways to make extra money. The gig economy may be the steppingstone you need, but what is the gig economy?  How does the gig …

Freelancing can offer the flexibility and empowerment that we often do not find in a typical 9-to-5 job. If you have made the decision to take up freelancing, then you may wonder how to navigate the challenges of …

Your idea gained traction. Four thousand people have joined your free members group. Hard as you work to provide your expanding membership with …

Have you ever watched a talk show or listened to a podcast and thought you had the answers to what was being discussed, but then the host brings out an expert? As the expert gives their expert opinion, you are shouting, …

Monday through Friday is on constant repeat. You are fighting through rush hour traffic trying to be on time for your 9 to 5 job. You settled down at your desk with your cup of coffee in your hand only to be reminded …

As children we were always taught to be yourself and not worry about what people may think, but into adulthood, we realize this may not be the case. …

Losing a job unexpectedly can be devastating especially if you do not have a backup plan or enough money in your emergency fund to sustain your lifestyle. You are racing against time. Your family is looking at you for …

With the pandemic shutdowns, most businesses and individuals no longer make the kind of income they have grown to expect; nor do they spend as much …

Hiring somebody to complete tasks in your business can be dreadful, as any cost directly chips away at your bottom line. So how do we determine …

The pandemic has catalyzed more changes in our lives than we could ever have predicted. How should we go about factoring these changes into the …

Personal experiences shape the way we approach our finances, and sometimes those experiences hinder us from making the best financial decisions. How do we go about empathizing with the experiences of our audience to …

The concepts of personal finance, while directly applicable to daily life, often appear unfamiliar to the average student. A former teacher sets out to transform how students interact with financial concepts through …

Offering a membership site can be a profitable decision, but the benefits of this model are entwined with its unique challenges. How should we go …

There are no lack of challenges when turning a side hustle into a full-time business. But once we have made the switch, how do we optimize the …

The gig economy has made it easier for many of us to find pleasure and success in our side hustles. How do we manage the multitude and magnitude of …

When a job takes more than it gives, it is time for a personal reflection of our priorities. How can we decide when to leave the stability of a day job to pursue our personal aspirations and projects?

In this episode, …

When partners no longer share a vision or priorities, it is difficult to move forward together. How do we decide when it is best to end a partnership …

How do you manage during the difficult times in life? Through this past year, it has been hard to balance the realities of everyday life with the …

Many of us want to be successful, whether by making more money or being a person of distinction in our niche. But does this kind of success really …

Dealing With Income-Loss Grief and Forming New Partnerships.
   
Many of us are trying to figure out how to move forward through this pandemic. While trying to care for ourselves and loved ones, how do we deal with the …

Whether in the form of an illness, caring for a loved one, or the loss of a loved one, sometimes life steps in and you need time away from work. What …

The pandemic has negatively affected many businesses. According to the US Chamber of Commerce, most small businesses are concerned about financial …

What do you when you are on a comfortable trajectory and things suddenly change? With the pandemic, many of us have experienced unexpected turns in life and business and are trying to figure out our next step.

Doc G …

According to Forbes, "Latinas make just 53 cents for every dollar the average white, non-Hispanic man makes. Compare that to the 79 cents white women …

Sandy Smith, Jordon Cox, and this year's host of the Plutus Awards, Joe Saul-Sehy, join Plutus Awards founder Harlan Landes to discuss the legacy of …

We've all seen the attention-grabbing headlines that are used in personal finance media and on blogs. They can be useful in pulling people in but are …

Starting a business is hard. It's even more challenging when it is a brick-and-mortar business and there is a lot of upfront money needed to get things off the ground.

Once Shannon McLay had the idea for the Financial …

When it comes to the Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) movement, there are many opinions about which route to take to achieve FIRE. For some, it is a traditional 9-5 coupled with side hustles to increase their …

For content creators, it is a constant endeavor to provide the best content that reaches and helps their audiences. Sometimes you may have to pivot in your approach, tweak your ideas, or get coached to improve your …

2020 has brought a lot of challenges due to the pandemic and the child care and education crisis is one of the largest. As parents manage their …

When the pandemic first happened, many people were confused, anxious, and were in need of immediate help. As we continue to deal with the pandemic and our ever-changing economy, many are still looking for clear guidance …

There are a lot of books, podcasts, and websites giving financial advice without considering culture, environment, or trauma. These issues directly …

Many people create great content but what is the best platform to get your content seen and grow your audience? With Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, and now TikTok, do you use one of them or tackle them all?

Candace …

Dealing with COVID has been tough enough, but many have to consider the effects of COVID on the economy. Some people are interesting in buying or selling a home, and others are looking for investment opportunities …

Webinars are a popular marketing tool for online business owners. Unfortunately, many of them struggle with how to create one and how to utilize it …

The number of people filing for unemployment benefits continues to rise with COVID's persistence. Many more are unsure if they should file and what …

The demand for virtual assistants is growing but not everyone who is interested in this path knows where to start. Many are unsure about the skills needed, how to find legitimate work, or what to charge for their …

Over 30 million Americans have filed for unemployment. How many of them are high-risk individuals who have now lost their health insurance? How many more are suffering because they are underpaid, unbanked, or unable to …

Why are people protesting and crying for change when slavery ended centuries ago? For some, because their experiences have not intersected with those …

Recent events are bringing to light the collective experiences and concerns of BIPOC communities. Many of the financial issues they encounter are …

With the current turmoil, learning how to pivot has been by far the most important skillset to acquire, especially if you're lacking some income and the unemployment line is still busy.

Harlan Landes speaks to Bethany …

If you talk or write about money, it's good to have some fun with it. The science of play aids learning about finance, and Stacking Benjamins is a …

A blog you start becomes your baby. You pour endless hours into it, connect with an audience, and freely share your thoughts. But when it's time to …

Sustainability and frugality ties together two important goals that allow us to flourish. While people are interested in more thoughtful usage, they …

When it comes to personal finance, one size does not fit all. It can be challenging to find resources that specifically apply to you and your situation.

Kara Perez speaks with Chris about her pop-up event, Talk Money to …

As we all deal with COVID-19 as a society, the economic downturn is not only affecting us practically, but also emotionally. Figuring out how to cope daily, uplift each other, and deal with our finances is a real and …

Anyone who starts a business hopes that they will be successful and be around for a long time. That road is fraught with challenges and as a business …

There are online and offline businesses shutting down or pausing due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Freelancers who have lost client work are feeling stress and uncertainty and are looking for answers.

Harlan speaks with …

Sexual orientation, disability, racism - these are a few of the vast hurdles that affect individuals and the financial struggles they face navigating their world.

Through her experiences and interactions, Brynne Conroy …

We are in trying times with the Coronavirus and people need answers when it comes to the changing laws and their student loan debt.

On our recent webinar, Harlan Landes asks lawyer, Jay Fleischman, some of the pressing …

A comfortable career, a house, kids, then retirement. This well-worn path of adulthood has been challenged as people question which things are truly …

When you're working long hours with little time for much else, it is hard to imagine a life outside of that work-sleep cycle.

Holly Johnson, along …

What if you could travel the world and fuel your finances at the same time?

Lee Huffman, founder of Bald Thoughts, invites us into his world of …

Side hustles are a great way to complement your income and get your finances on track.

Crystal Hammond, the owner of Sew So Fab, shares how her finances and creativity began to flourish when she discovered side hustles. …

The number of voices in personal finance media is growing as creators and consumers recognize the value of having people to whom they can relate. Our …

Allison Baggerly has taken her passion for budgeting and cultivated her growing business, Inspired Budget, in a short period of time.

Chris Browning …

Getting out of debt is not just about spending less and saving more. For many, there are many emotional and psychological factors that affect their …

Anyone who spends a good portion of their life creating projects, working on projects, or otherwise being an entrepreneur will experience burnout or will feel overwhelmed at times.

Bethany Bayless, founder of The Money …

Caroline Vencil has a successful blog that didn’t come easy. She shares with our audience her less-than-smooth beginnings and what running her …

Jim Wang has been able to sell his first successful blog for seven figures and take on a number of projects since, including starting another website …

Jen Smith, one half of the duo that hosts the Frugal Friends Podcast, shares with us how they developed a community that is an active part of what they do.

Chris Browning talks with Jen about the different ways her …

Ashley Barnett loves the world of personal finance, and when she decided to end her blog, she turned her skills and love of this area into an opportunity to help other people manage their blogs.

Ashley talks with Chris …

The go-to guy for podcasting, Steve Stewart shares with Chris why he loves the medium so much.

Steve also helps our listeners who have their own podcasts to straighten out some podcasting hiccups and gives some things …

Chris talks with Maelisa Hall & Amber Hawley, expert networkers and cohosts of the My Biz Bestie podcast.

For many people, networking can be awkward and uncomfortable. Maelisa and Amber help our listeners build …

Harlan Landes and Miranda Marquit talk about the progress made with the Plutus Voices series of events since last fall and what's planned for the remainder of the year. 

The Plutus Foundation is more than just the …

Paula Pant is the founder of the website, Afford Anything and the host of the Afford Anything podcast. Her motto is that you can afford anything, but …

Philip Taylor (PT), founder of FinCon and PTMoney.com shares his journey of adding FinCon as a side hustle to PTMoney.com

He explains that growing as a trade show organizer and event planner was no easy feat and gives …

Harlan Landes and Miranda Marquit are back to give us some more info on the 10th Annual Plutus Awards presented by Capital Group.

They also give us some insight into the nomination process and how the winners are …

Harlan Landes and Miranda Marquit share the latest news about the 10th Annual Plutus Awards, to be held on Friday, September 6, in Washington, D.C.

They are thrilled that Jordon Cox (Britain's Coupon Kid) and Sandy …

Jordon Cox is Britain's Coupon Kid. He's also the co-host of the 10th Annual Plutus Awards.

Today, Jordon talks about how his family's challenges while he was growing up led to him becoming Britain's Coupon Kid.

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Miranda Marquit is our host today as we hear from The Budgetnista, Tiffany Aliche. We speak with Tiffany about her group, Dream Catchers: Live …

Steven M. Hughes from KnowMoney.org is money expert, speaker, and social entrepreneur, and the creator of The Bankroll Summit.

Steven talks about the …

On our first “official” episode, join us as we talk to Erin Lowry from Broke Millennial. Fresh off her most recent book tour for “Broke Millennial Takes on Investing,” she’s here to talk about why it was so important …

Meet your host, Chris Browning, and the founder of the Plutus Awards and Plutus Foundation, Harlan Landes.

What can you expect from this show? Listen to this short trailer.

For more information, visit the show notes at …