E 192 - Stop Waiting for Permission with Jon Acuff

E 193 - From Burned Out to Built Different with Gordon Parker

In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Wes sits down with Heritage Business Strategies founder and longtime friend Gordon Parker for an honest conversation about reinvention, ego, growth, and building a business by design instead of default. After more than three decades in the financial industry, Gordon reached a point where success no longer felt fulfilling. He wasn’t looking to quit — he was looking for a better way to work, lead, and live. Together, Wes and Gordon unpack the emotional and practical realities of changing your business model later in your career, letting go of control, building a team, and rediscovering enjoyment in the work again. This episode is especially powerful for advisors and entrepreneurs who know something needs to change — but haven’t given themselves permission to do it yet. IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER * Why success can still leave you feeling stuck * The danger of building a business entirely around yourself * How ego quietly prevents growth and transformation * Why systems, teams, and structure create freedom The difference between retiring from something vs retiring to something 📚Explore the book: Beautiful Savage [https://a.co/d/04rCwkaO] 🎧Listen on Apple Podcasts: HERE [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-busy-to-rich/id1648371425] 🔊Stream on Spotify: HERE [https://open.spotify.com/show/4LmQBKrjbfAjv5A3UBTkmm] 📺 Watch on YouTube: HERE [https://youtu.be/iztIc6JmwxY] Connect with us! * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/frombusytorich/] * X [https://x.com/FromBusyToRich] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581284729763] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/from-busy-to-rich/] * Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@FromBusyToRich]  * Wes Young Live Website [https://www.wesyounglive.com/]  Have questions? Feel free to submit them here! [https://www.wesyounglive.com/submit-podcast-question]

E 192 - Stop Waiting for Permission with Jon Acuff

In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Wes sits down with bestselling author Jon Acuff for a conversation on procrastination, growth, permission, and how to stop holding yourself back from the life you actually want. Jon breaks down why procrastination isn’t a willpower problem (it’s a permission problem) and how the stories we tell ourselves quietly shape our future. This episode is packed with practical frameworks, mindset shifts, and powerful questions that will help you move from hesitation to action. In This Episode We Cover: * Why procrastination is often a form of self-protection * The hidden permission issues around money, success, and growth * How to “make tomorrow easy today” * The difference between dreamers, planners, hustlers, and analysts * Why desire, not discipline, is what creates lasting change Explore Wes’s book: Beautiful Savage [https://a.co/d/04rCwkaO] Explore Jon’s book: Procrastination Proof: Never Get Stuck Again [https://a.co/d/09eN0DsH] Want a free copy? Simply send an email to info@wesyounglive.com [info@wesyounglive.com] with your mailing address and request your free copy. We will be sending books to the first 20 people who reach out, so do not wait — once they are gone, the giveaway is over! Connect with us: * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/frombusytorich/] * X [https://x.com/FromBusyToRich] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581284729763] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/from-busy-to-rich/] * Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@FromBusyToRich]  Connect with Jon:  * Instagram [http://instagram.com/jonacuff] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/authorjonacuff/] * Website [https://jonacuff.com/] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonacuff] * Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@AuthorJonAcuff]

E 191 - How to Talk So People Will Listen with Dr. Randy Marshall

In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Wes sits down with longtime mentor and communication expert Dr. Randy Marshall for a conversation on persuasion, leadership, relationships, and the power of authentic communication. Drawing from decades of experience in ministry, business, speaking, and leadership development, Randy breaks down what actually makes people trust you, connect with you, and take action. This conversation goes far beyond presentation skills—it’s about character, clarity, and learning how to genuinely move people. In This Episode We Cover: * The 3 questions every audience is asking: Can I trust you? Do you care about me? Do you know what you’re talking about? * Why communication is more about energy and authenticity than information * How stories, emotion, and simplicity create connection * Why clarity—not complexity—is the mark of great leadership

E 190 - Are You a Financial Advisor… or a Curator of Life?

In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Wes and Justin introduce a powerful shift in how advisors think about their role: The Curator’s Creed. What if your job isn’t to help people retire… but to help them build a life they never want to retire from? This conversation breaks down how to move beyond transactional planning and into something deeper—helping clients gain clarity, create energy, and take meaningful action toward the life they actually want.

E 189 - Value, Leverage, and the Power of One Life with Caleb Guilliams

In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Wes sits down with Caleb Guilliams—founder of Better Wealth—for a powerful conversation on growth, leverage, and building a business that attracts opportunity instead of chasing it. From taking over a bank’s investment department at 19 to building a multi-billion dollar life insurance platform, Caleb shares the mindset and frameworks that shaped his journey. But this conversation goes beyond business—it’s about intentional living, creating real value, and making the most of your one life. In This Episode We Cover: How to build a business that attracts clients instead of chasing them The concept of value leveraging (and why most people miss it) Why intentional living—not money—is the real definition of wealth The 3 questions that create clarity and drive growth Sign up for the Life Insurance Summit Event here: https://lifeinsurancesummit.com/