Smart Money Starts Young: Raising Financially Wise Kids with Ernest Tan

Smart Money Starts Young: Raising Financially Wise Kids with Ernest Tan

Teaching children about money isn't just about saving—it's about building character, responsibility, and lifelong financial confidence. In this episode of Amazing Authorities, Mitch Carson sits down with financial educator, author, and parenting advocate Ernest Tan to discuss practical strategies for raising financially responsible children. Ernest shares why delayed gratification, transparency, and consistent parenting are essential to developing healthy money habits. He also introduces his powerful "Maturity Ladder," a framework that helps parents guide children from understanding needs versus wants to becoming responsible stewards of wealth. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or educator, this episode provides practical tools to help the next generation build lasting financial wisdom. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: • Why teaching delayed gratification is one of the greatest predictors of future financial success. • How discussing household finances with your children builds trust, responsibility, and smarter money habits. • The five stages of Ernest's "Maturity Ladder" that help children develop strong financial character. • Why natural consequences—not punishment—are one of the best ways to teach budgeting and responsible spending. ABOUT THE GUEST: Ernest Tan — Financial educator, parenting coach, author of Smart Money Start Young, and founder of Leon Academy, helping families raise financially responsible children through practical money education. GUEST LINKS: Website: https://www.leonacademy.com [https://www.leonacademy.com] Instagram: LinkedIn: YouTube: ABOUT MITCH CARSON: Mitch Carson — branding strategist, speaker, author, and host of Amazing Authorities, helping experts build influence, authority, and income through powerful media presence. Mitch's Appointment Link: 👉 https://www.getinterviewedguaranteed.com [https://www.getinterviewedguaranteed.com] 🔎 Download Publisher Rocket—one of the best tools to optimize your Amazon Ads and reach more readers 👉 https://mitchauthor--rocket.thrivecart.com/publisher-rocket/ [https://mitchauthor--rocket.thrivecart.com/publisher-rocket/] 📘 My Book (The Silent Salesmen) – Bestseller in German and English 👉 https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+silent+salesmen [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+silent+salesmen] 📘 The Amazing Authors Of Singapore: 23 Visionaries One Mission: To Empower You 👉 https://a.co/d/12EYX2u [https://a.co/d/12EYX2u] 🔴 Don't forget to subscribe and click the bell button: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@MitchCarsonOfficial [https://www.youtube.com/@MitchCarsonOfficial] Social Media - Follow us on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchcarsoninstantcelebrity [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchcarsoninstantcelebrity] https://www.instagram.com/mitchcarsonofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/mitchcarsonofficial/] https://www.facebook.com/MitchCarsonOfficial/ [https://www.facebook.com/MitchCarsonOfficial/] https://x.com/MCarsonOfficial [https://x.com/MCarsonOfficial] https://www.mitchcarson.com/ [https://www.mitchcarson.com/] https://www.tubebuddy.com/RankYourVideos [https://www.tubebuddy.com/RankYourVideos] 🔎 Visit our website: https://www.mitchcarson.com/ [https://www.mitchcarson.com/] 📨 Email: mitchcarson@rocketmail.com [mitchcarson@rocketmail.com] mitch@mitchcarson.com [mitch@mitchcarson.com] https://linktr.ee/mitchcarson [https://linktr.ee/mitchcarson]

The Element of Play: How Playful Leadership Builds Stronger Teams, Reduces Burnout & Creates Lasting Success with Jodi Salmond

Play isn't a distraction from success—it's one of the most powerful tools for creating happier people, stronger teams, and more resilient leaders. In this episode of Amazing Authorities, Mitch Carson sits down with Jodi Salmon, leadership expert, speaker, and author of The Element of Play, to explore why play is essential for workplace culture, personal wellbeing, and long-term success. Drawing from her journey from marine biologist to global play advocate, Jodi shares practical strategies that help leaders reduce burnout, improve team connection, and unlock greater creativity through intentional play. Whether you're leading a business, managing a team, or simply looking to bring more joy into your daily life, this conversation offers practical tools you can implement immediately. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: • Why just 10 minutes of daily play can reduce stress, improve belonging, and lower employee turnover. • How leaders can create psychologically safe workplaces where people feel connected, creative, and motivated. • Why play should be customized to different personalities instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach. • The PLAY Framework—Presence, Lightness, Authenticity, and Your Turn—and how it creates lasting personal and professional growth. ABOUT THE GUEST: Jodi Salmon — Leadership expert, workplace culture specialist, speaker, author of The Element of Play, and founder helping organizations build happier, healthier, and more connected teams through play. GUEST LINKS: Website: https://elementofplay.com [https://elementofplay.com] Instagram: LinkedIn: YouTube: ABOUT MITCH CARSON: Mitch Carson — branding strategist, speaker, author, and host of Amazing Authorities, helping experts build influence, authority, and income through powerful media presence. Mitch's Appointment Link: 👉 https://www.getinterviewedguaranteed.com [https://www.getinterviewedguaranteed.com] 🔎 Download Publisher Rocket—one of the best tools to optimize your Amazon Ads and reach more readers 👉 https://mitchauthor--rocket.thrivecart.com/publisher-rocket/ [https://mitchauthor--rocket.thrivecart.com/publisher-rocket/] 📘 My Book (The Silent Salesmen) – Bestseller in German and English 👉 https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+silent+salesmen [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+silent+salesmen] 📘 The Amazing Authors Of Singapore: 23 Visionaries One Mission: To Empower You 👉 https://a.co/d/12EYX2u [https://a.co/d/12EYX2u] 🔴 Don't forget to subscribe and click the bell button: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@MitchCarsonOfficial [https://www.youtube.com/@MitchCarsonOfficial] Social Media - Follow us on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchcarsoninstantcelebrity [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchcarsoninstantcelebrity] https://www.instagram.com/mitchcarsonofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/mitchcarsonofficial/] https://www.facebook.com/MitchCarsonOfficial/ [https://www.facebook.com/MitchCarsonOfficial/] https://x.com/MCarsonOfficial [https://x.com/MCarsonOfficial] https://www.mitchcarson.com/ [https://www.mitchcarson.com/]

Cracking the School Code: Helping Parents Navigate a Broken Education System

Today's education system is leaving too many children behind—and parents are often left wondering how to help. In this episode, Mitch Carson sits down with Rochelle Callard, an educator with more than 25 years of experience as a teacher, principal, and tutoring business owner, to discuss the growing challenges facing students, parents, and schools. Rochelle shares why the current education system struggles to meet the needs of most children and what parents can do to confidently advocate for their child's success. Drawing from decades of experience, Rochelle introduces her School Clarity Hub and her book, Cracking the School Code, designed to help parents understand school language, communicate effectively with teachers, and access the support their children need before confidence and academic performance begin to decline. Whether you're the parent of a child in primary school or preparing for the transition into high school, this episode provides practical strategies to help your child thrive in today's education system. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: How to navigate the education system with greater confidence as a parent Why early intervention can dramatically improve a child's confidence and learning outcomes How School Clarity Hub helps parents understand school processes and advocate effectively Why mindset, communication, and parental involvement are essential to student success ABOUT THE GUEST: Rochelle Callard — educator, former principal, author, education consultant, and founder of School Clarity Hub. GUEST LINKS: Website: SchoolClarityHub.com ABOUT MITCH CARSON: Mitch Carson — branding strategist, speaker, author, and host of Amazing Authorities, helping experts build influence, authority, and income through powerful media presence. Mitch's Appointment Link: 👉https://www.getinterviewedguaranteed [https://www.getinterviewedguaranteed].... 🔎 Download Publisher Rocket—one of the best tools to optimize your Amazon Ads and reach more readers 👉 https://mitchauthor--rocket.thrivecar [https://mitchauthor--rocket.thrivecar]... 📘 My Book (The Silent Salesmen) the bestseller in 2008 in German and English: 👉https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+silent [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+silent]... 📘The Amazing Authors Of Singapore: 23 Visionaries One Mission: To Empower You 👉https://a.co/d/12EYX2u [https://a.co/d/12EYX2u] 🔴 Don't forget to subscribe and click the bell button: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/c/MitchCarson [https://www.youtube.com/c/MitchCarson]... Social Media - Follow us on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchcarsoninstantcelebrity [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchcarsoninstantcelebrity] https://www.instagram.com/mitchcarsonofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/mitchcarsonofficial/] https://www.facebook.com/MitchCarsonOfficial/ [https://www.facebook.com/MitchCarsonOfficial/] https://x.com/MCarsonOfficial [https://x.com/MCarsonOfficial] https://www.youtube.com/c/MitchCarsonOfficial [https://www.youtube.com/c/MitchCarsonOfficial] https://www.tiktok.com/@mitchcarsonofficial [https://www.tiktok.com/@mitchcarsonofficial] 🔎 Visit our website and email us: http://www.mitchcarson.com/ [http://www.mitchcarson.com/] 📨 Email: mitchcarson@rocketmail.com [mitchcarson@rocketmail.com] 📨 Email: mitch@mitchcarson.com [mitch@mitchcarson.com]

From Pay to Wealth: How Tradesmen Can Build Financial Freedom and Generational Wealth

Most tradesmen work hard for decades—but never learn how to make their money work for them. In this episode, Mitch Carson sits down with David Kennington to discuss the financial strategies, mindset shifts, and investment principles that helped him move from financial struggle to building long-term wealth. Drawing from personal experience, David shares how self-managed superannuation, real estate investing, and disciplined money habits transformed his financial future. David explains why many hardworking tradespeople remain trapped in a cycle of earning and spending, how mindset often becomes the biggest obstacle to wealth creation, and why financial education is essential for creating options later in life. He also shares lessons from his books, Tradies Earn While You Sleep and Built Not Given, offering practical guidance for anyone looking to build wealth beyond their paycheck. Whether you're a tradesperson, business owner, or someone seeking greater financial freedom, this episode delivers actionable insights on creating lasting wealth and a meaningful legacy. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: How self-managed superannuation can provide greater control and lower investment fees Why land value and strategic real estate investing build long-term wealth How changing your mindset can remove barriers to financial success Why value-based spending often creates greater returns than focusing only on cost ABOUT THE GUEST: David Kennington — author, investor, financial educator, podcast host, and advocate for tradesmen building wealth. GUEST LINKS: Website: TradiesEarn.com ABOUT MITCH CARSON: Mitch Carson — branding strategist, speaker, author, and host of Amazing Authorities, helping experts build influence, authority, and income through powerful media presence. Mitch's Appointment Link: 👉https://www.getinterviewedguaranteed [https://www.getinterviewedguaranteed].... 🔎 Download Publisher Rocket—one of the best tools to optimize your Amazon Ads and reach more readers 👉 https://mitchauthor--rocket.thrivecar [https://mitchauthor--rocket.thrivecar]... 📘 My Book (The Silent Salesmen) the bestseller in 2008 in German and English: 👉https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+silent [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+silent]... 📘The Amazing Authors Of Singapore: 23 Visionaries One Mission: To Empower You 👉https://a.co/d/12EYX2u [https://a.co/d/12EYX2u] 🔴 Don't forget to subscribe and click the bell button: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/c/MitchCarson [https://www.youtube.com/c/MitchCarson]... Social Media - Follow us on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchcarsoninstantcelebrity [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchcarsoninstantcelebrity] https://www.instagram.com/mitchcarsonofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/mitchcarsonofficial/] https://www.facebook.com/MitchCarsonOfficial/ [https://www.facebook.com/MitchCarsonOfficial/] https://x.com/MCarsonOfficial [https://x.com/MCarsonOfficial] https://www.youtube.com/c/MitchCarsonOfficial [https://www.youtube.com/c/MitchCarsonOfficial] https://www.tiktok.com/@mitchcarsonofficial [https://www.tiktok.com/@mitchcarsonofficial] 🔎 Visit our website and email us: http://www.mitchcarson.com/ [http://www.mitchcarson.com/] 📨 Email: mitchcarson@rocketmail.com [mitchcarson@rocketmail.com] 📨 Email: mitch@mitchcarson.com [mitch@mitchcarson.com]

Bootstraps, Battle Scars, and Breakthroughs: The Entrepreneur’s Journey to Authentic Success

What happens when you stop trying to fit in and start building a business around who you truly are? In this episode, Mitch Carson sits down with Chris Shurian to explore a remarkable entrepreneurial journey filled with victories, setbacks, reinvention, and personal growth. From building and selling businesses to creating a memorable hot rod and Harley-themed restaurant brand, Chris shares the lessons learned through decades of entrepreneurship and leadership. Chris opens up about the importance of authenticity, the role family plays in defining success, and how overcoming challenges like divorce, business failures, and imposter syndrome shaped his outlook on life. He also discusses his embrace of artificial intelligence, revealing how AI has become a powerful tool in his coaching practice, helping entrepreneurs gain clarity, improve performance, and solve problems faster than ever before. This conversation is packed with practical wisdom for business owners, leaders, and anyone seeking to build a life aligned with their values while creating meaningful impact. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: How authenticity creates a powerful and memorable personal brand Why family and relationships are the true foundation of long-term success How AI can dramatically improve productivity, coaching, and business decision-making Why overcoming imposter syndrome starts with embracing your real-life experiences and lessons learned ABOUT THE GUEST: Chris Shurian — entrepreneur, executive coach, speaker, and founder of Bootstraps and Battle Scars. GUEST LINKS: Website: bootstrapsandbattlescars.com Website: chrisshurian.com Instagram: LinkedIn: YouTube: ABOUT MITCH CARSON: Mitch Carson — branding strategist, speaker, author, and host of Amazing Authorities, helping experts build influence, authority, and income through powerful media presence. Mitch's Appointment Link: 👉https://www.getinterviewedguaranteed [https://www.getinterviewedguaranteed].... 🔎 Download Publisher Rocket—one of the best tools to optimize your Amazon Ads and reach more readers 👉 https://mitchauthor--rocket.thrivecar [https://mitchauthor--rocket.thrivecar]... 📘 My Book (The Silent Salesmen) the bestseller in 2008 in German and English: 👉https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+silent [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+silent]... 📘The Amazing Authors Of Singapore: 23 Visionaries One Mission: To Empower You 👉https://a.co/d/12EYX2u [https://a.co/d/12EYX2u] 🔴 Don't forget to subscribe and click the bell button: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/c/MitchCarson [https://www.youtube.com/c/MitchCarson]... Social Media - Follow us on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchcarsoninstantcelebrity [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchcarsoninstantcelebrity] https://www.instagram.com/mitchcarsonofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/mitchcarsonofficial/] https://www.facebook.com/MitchCarsonOfficial/ [https://www.facebook.com/MitchCarsonOfficial/] https://x.com/MCarsonOfficial [https://x.com/MCarsonOfficial] https://www.youtube.com/c/MitchCarsonOfficial https://www.tiktok.com/@mitchcarsonofficial 🔎 Visit our website and email us: http://www.mitchcarson.com/ [http://www.mitchcarson.com/] 📨 Email: mitchcarson@rocketmail.com 📨 Email: mitch@mitchcarson.com