Episode 104: Conquering Your Money Shame with Bob Wheeler

<p><i><strong>For Episode 104 of the Wealth On Any Income Podcast, Rennie is joined by Bob Wheeler. Bob is a Financial Expert & Motivator, Book Author, and Founder of The Money Nerve. He helps others conquer their money shame and avoid making poor financial decisions by teaching how emotions can dictate our choices. </strong></i></p><p>His infectious energy and crusade for personal growth has cross-pollinated with his accounting practice to create a new approach to personal finances. </p><p><strong>In this episode, Rennie and Bob cover:</strong></p><p>01:51 How realizing his tax appointments were turning into therapy sessions led Bob to his current work with his clients.</p><p>03:28 Bob’s philanthropic endeavors – A diversity scholarship at Rhodes College, Radical Aliveness, and his passion for animals – rhino and elephant nonprofits.</p><p>04:44 The story of how one of Bob’s start-up businesses failed before it even got started and what he learned from the experience.</p><p>07:01 How Bob’s business ownership experience has helped him to be more effective in working with his clients.</p><p>08:08 The shame and embarrassment that Bob’s clients are feeling when they come to him and how he addresses that.</p><p>09:59 How calling a budget ‘Disney’ can help.</p><p>10:53 A case study of one of Bob’s clients and how he has helped her to learn the skills to now be thriving. </p><p>13:43 Why just earning money alone does not create wealth – what skill you also need.</p><p>14:35 Take Bob’s Money Nerve quiz at his website <a href="https://themoneynerve.com/" target="_blank"><strong>https://themoneynerve.com/</strong></a><strong> </strong>. You can find many other free resources there as well.</p><p>15:41 The importance of setting up a budget or spending plan and why being honest is critical.</p><p><strong>Take the Money Nerve Quiz at </strong><a href="https://themoneynerve.com/" target="_blank"><strong>https://themoneynerve.com/</strong></a></p><p><strong>To learn about Bob visit </strong><a href="https://themoneynerve.com/a