SmartPro Radio

Why Are Men Lonely?

Get matched with a financial advisor here: smartprofinancial.com/youtube Want to become a financial advisor? Join our team here: https://www.smartprofinancial.com/join-our-team/  In this episode of SmartPro Radio, we sit down with Bill Spencer, co-founder of Narrow Gate. He shares the idea that sparked the business and how it's come to be as impactful as it is today. In this conversation, Bill shares how he guides young men through life’s toughest questions: Who am I? Why am I here? He also explains how Narrow Gate creates a powerful environment for building community, discovering purpose, and growing in discipleship. They share how they are unpacking the loneliness epidemic in young men and how their sense of community can help. If you know someone searching for direction or meaning, this episode could make a lasting impact. Feel free to share it with anyone in your life who might benefit. 🎯 Want to learn more about working with SmartPro or becoming an advisor? Reach out to our team or follow us for more content focused on helping people find clarity, confidence, and hope in their financial future. Follow SmartPro Financial:  💼 Rick Godfrey II's LinkedIn ⮕ linkedin.com/in/rick-godfrey-ii  📷 Instagram ⮕ instagram.com/smartprofinancial  👥 Facebook ⮕ facebook.com/smartprofinancial  🏆 Connect with a SmartPro Advisor ⮕ smartprofinancial.com/find-a-pro  Follow Narrow Gate:  🌐 Website ⮕ narrowgate.org ⏺️ Youtube ⮕ youtube.com/user/narrowgatefoundation 📷 Instagram ⮕ .instagram.com/narrowgatelodge/ 👥 Facebook ⮕ facebook.com/NarrowGateFoundation/ Discussions in this show are for entertainment and educational purposes only and should not be construed as specific recommendations or investment advice. Always consult with your investment professional before making important investment decisions. Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a broker/dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Cambridge and SmartPro Financial are not affiliated.

The Story of our Top Advisor - Meet Carlos Limon

Connect with Carlos Limon: https://www.smartprofinancial.com/pro/j-carlos-limon/ Get matched with a financial advisor here: smartprofinancial.com/youtube [http://smartprofinancial.com/youtube] You’re either happening to your money, or your money is happening to you. Want to become a financial advisor? Join our team here: https://www.smartprofinancial.com/join-our-team/  In this episode of SmartPro Radio, we sit down with one of SmartPro’s most impactful advisors, Carlos Limon. He unpacks the mindset, values, and experiences that shaped his journey. From moving to the United States and starting in the business part-time, to becoming a trusted guide for over 10,000 people, Carlos shares how putting people first changed everything. We talk about: • Why he refuses to turn anyone away (no matter their financial situation) • Becoming a bridge for the Hispanic community and building trust where it’s often missing • The role of humility, gratitude, and leaving ego behind • Why hope is one of the most powerful tools an advisor can offer • What “success” really looks like beyond money This conversation is about more than finance. It’s about purpose, perspective, and choosing to show up for people in a way that truly makes a difference. If you’ve ever wondered what separates a good advisor from a great one, or how to build real trust with others, this episode is for you. 🎯 Want to learn more about working with SmartPro or becoming an advisor? Reach out to our team or follow us for more content focused on helping people find clarity, confidence, and hope in their financial future. Discussions in this show are for entertainment and educational purposes only and should not be construed as specific recommendations or investment advice. Always consult with your investment professional before making important investment decisions. Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a broker/dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Cambridge and SmartPro Financial are not affiliated.

Why You Hate Budgeting (and How to Fix it)

Get matched with a financial advisor here: smartprofinancial.com/youtube You’re either happening to your money, or your money is happening to you. Herb Jenkins, SVP of EveryDollar at Ramsey Solutions, joins us to break down why zero-based budgeting works. We talk about why 9 out of 10 debt-free screams start with a budget and how EveryDollar helps you take control before the month begins. Whether you love budgeting or hate it, this episode may completely change the way you see it. Follow SmartPro Financial:  💼 Rick Godfrey II's LinkedIn ⮕ linkedin.com/in/rick-godfrey-ii  📷 Instagram ⮕ instagram.com/smartprofinancial  👥 Facebook ⮕ facebook.com/smartprofinancial  🏆 Find a Financial Advisor ⮕ smartprofinancial.com/find-a-pro The Everydollar App ⮕ ramseysolutions.com/money/everydollar  Discussions in this show are for entertainment and educational purposes only and should not be construed as specific recommendations or investment advice. Always consult with your investment professional before making important investment decisions. Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a broker/dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Cambridge and SmartPro Financial are not affiliated.

Autumn Hope | Freeing People from Modern Day Slavery

If you’d like to support the work of Autumn Hope Ministries and help rescue more lives, you can donate here: https://autumnhopeministries.com/donations/ Get matched with a financial advisor here: smartprofinancial.com/youtube [http://smartprofinancial.com/youtube] You’re either happening to your money, or your money is happening to you. In this powerful episode of SmartPro Radio, we sit down with Steve Jones, founder of Autumn Hope Ministries, and Ben McPherson, SmartPro advisor, for a conversation that will completely reshape the way you think about debt, freedom, and faith. Steve shares how God called him into full-time missions, leading him into some of the darkest places in the world - from brick kilns in Pakistan to fishing villages in Liberia. He tells firsthand stories of rescuing young girls and boys from slavery, restoring families trapped in generational debt, rehabilitating child soldiers, feeding millions, and building churches and orphanages across the globe. Ben reflects on how hearing these stories as a dad made everything feel real and how it changed the way he views giving, investing, and living with purpose. Together, they explore how debt looks very different in the Western world and how financial freedom here can create life-changing impact around the world. This episode is emotional, eye-opening, and deeply inspiring - and a reminder that freedom, generosity, and stewardship go far beyond our own lives. 🎙️TLDR: Steve Jones shares how Autumn Hope Ministries rescues girls, boys, and families from literal slavery and generational debt, while Ben McPherson reflects on how these stories transformed his view of money, giving, and purpose. Follow SmartPro Financial:  💼 Rick Godfrey II's LinkedIn ⮕ linkedin.com/in/rick-godfrey-ii  📷 Instagram ⮕ instagram.com/smartprofinancial  👥 Facebook ⮕ facebook.com/smartprofinancial  🏆 Find a Financial Advisor ⮕ smartprofinancial.com/find-a-pro  Autumn Hope Ministries ⮕ autumnhopeministries.com

Why We Left: The Truth Behind SmartPro Financial

Get matched with a financial advisor here: smartprofinancial.com/youtube [http://smartprofinancial.com/youtube] You’re either happening to your money, or your money is happening to you. At its core, SmartPro was built on a simple belief: there’s a right way to give financial guidance and a wrong one. In this episode, founders Brian Wheeler, Rick Godfrey, and Rick Godfrey II share why they’ve always chosen the harder path: leading with integrity, honesty, and time-tested principles, even when they aren’t flashy. They talk openly about the responsibility they feel toward the people they serve. Clients looking for real help, advisors who want to teach instead of sell, and team members who want meaningful work without burning out. In a world filled with fear-driven headlines and financial noise, the founders explain why hope, fundamentals, and behavioral truth still matter, and why “boring” advice often works best. The conversation also looks ahead. SmartPro isn’t trying to be exclusive. It’s an open invitation to anyone who shares these values - advisors, team members, and families who want financial guidance rooted in trust, freedom from debt, and long-term opportunity. This is an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about faith, fundamentals, and why the right kind of financial advice can restore hope, create opportunity, and give people their time - and their lives back. 🎙️TLDR: This episode is about hope in financial guidance, moral and ethical leadership, time-tested investing principles, behavioral finance, debt and its impact, trust-based advising, financial education, advisor integrity, faith and fundamentals, eliminating financial stress, SmartPro’s mission, building a values-driven organization, SmartPro Financial Follow SmartPro Financial:  💼 Rick Godfrey II's LinkedIn ⮕ linkedin.com/in/rick-godfrey-ii  📷 Instagram ⮕ instagram.com/smartprofinancial  👥 Facebook ⮕ facebook.com/smartprofinancial  🏆 Find a Financial Advisor ⮕ smartprofinancial.com/find-a-pro  Discussions in this show are for entertainment and educational purposes only and should not be construed as specific recommendations or investment advice. Always consult with your investment professional before making important investment decisions. Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a broker/dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Cambridge and SmartPro Financial are not affiliated.