Building Your Life Podcast with John Browning

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Jun 2026

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Learn How to Build Your Life (not just your portfolio) with Financial Expert John Browning

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June 8, 202645 min

Ep 273 Why Even Wealthy Families Struggle With Financial Peace: The Psychology of Money

Even wealthy families can be trapped in fear, secrecy, and conflict around money. In this episode, you’ll learn how to heal money wounds, rewire your nervous system around wealth, and use money as a tool to build trust, generosity, and true financial peace.In this episode of the Building Your Life Podcast, host John Browning of Guardian Rock Wealth speaks with Jennifer Edwards, Certified Financial Therapist and founder of Breakthrough Financial Wellness. Together, they explore the emotional relationship people have with money and how it influences financial decisions, relationships, and long-term planning. To get a copy of John's book called, Build a Life, Not (just) a Portfolio or to connect with John, text "LIFE" to 321-421-5213 or visit John's website at www.GuardianRockWealth.com.Connect with Jennifer Edwards:Website: https://breakthroughfinancialwellness.com/ Connect with John Browning:Substack: https://substack.com/@buildalifeyoulove LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbrowningfinancialsolutions/John Browning YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfi9tzGPUqbqrJUPte_53aA Guardian Rock Wealth Substack link: https://buildalifeyoulove.substack.com/subscribe Nothing in this communication should be construed as personal advice & past performance is no guarantee of future results. There is a risk of loss associated with investing. No representation or implication is made that any methodology or system will generate profits or ensure freedom from losses. Guardian Rock LLC and its affiliates are fiduciary investment advisors. Please consult with us before making investment decisions and/or attempting to implement the strategies and tactics we discuss in any of our publications.#buildalife #buildalifeyoulove #wealthmanagement #financialplanning #strategicplanning

May 25, 202639 min

Ep 272 Most Families Lose Their Wealth in 3 Generations: How to Stop It

What if the traditional inheritance model is actually destroying family wealth and unity?In this episode of the Building Your Life Podcast, host John Browning of Guardian Rock Wealth sits down with financial industry veteran John Knowlton, a former RIA founder who helped build a firm managing over $1.25 billion in assets before exiting. Now, Knowlton is focused on helping families build multi-generational stewardship, shared governance, and a lasting legacy.Instead of leaving a lump-sum inheritance, Knowlton explains how families can create a “Family Bank” structure, involve children in financial decision-making, and build a values-driven legacy that lasts generations.To get a copy of John's book called, Build a Life, Not (just) a Portfolio or to connect with John, text "LIFE" to 321-421-5213 or visit John's website at www.GuardianRockWealth.com.Connect with John Knowlton:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-knowlton-516b828/ Website: https://abundantthoughtrevolution.com Connect with John Browning:Substack: https://substack.com/@buildalifeyoulove LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbrowningfinancialsolutions/John Browning YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfi9tzGPUqbqrJUPte_53aA Guardian Rock Wealth Substack link: https://buildalifeyoulove.substack.com/subscribe Nothing in this communication should be construed as personal advice & past performance is no guarantee of future results. There is a risk of loss associated with investing. No representation or implication is made that any methodology or system will generate profits or ensure freedom from losses. Guardian Rock LLC and its affiliates are fiduciary investment advisors. Please consult with us before making investment decisions and/or attempting to implement the strategies and tactics we discuss in any of our publications.#buildalife #buildalifeyoulove #wealthmanagement #financialplanning #strategicplanning

May 11, 202635 min

Ep 271 The Wealth Strategy Not Taught In Schools

In this insightful episode of the Building Your Life Podcast, host John Browning of Guardian Rock Wealth speaks with investor, educator, and mentor Fadi Habib, founder of Legacy Wealth Builder Academy, about the mindset shifts and strategies required to move beyond the traditional 9 to 5 and start building real wealth.Fadi shares his 30-year journey from corporate employee to real estate investor, stock market and options strategist, and mentor helping professionals take control of their financial future. Inspired early by Robert Kiyosaki’s Cashflow Quadrant, Fadi explains why simply earning a higher salary rarely leads to true wealth.You will also learn how options, investing, and risk management can be used responsibly, not as gambling tools but as strategic methods to build income, protect capital, and design the life you want.This episode is especially valuable for professionals and business owners in West Palm Beach, Wellington, Jupiter, Port St. Lucie, Stuart, Lake Worth, Greenacres, and Palm Springs, Florida, who want to move closer to financial freedom.To get a copy of John's book called, Build a Life, Not (just) a Portfolio or to connect with John, text "LIFE" to 321-421-5213 or visit John's website at www.GuardianRockWealth.com.Connect with Fadi Habib:Website: https://legacywealthbuilderacademy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fadihabib_legacywealthbuilder/ Connect with John Browning:Substack: https://substack.com/@buildalifeyoulove LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbrowningfinancialsolutions/John Browning YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfi9tzGPUqbqrJUPte_53aA Guardian Rock Wealth Substack link: https://buildalifeyoulove.substack.com/subscribe Nothing in this communication should be construed as personal advice & past performance is no guarantee of future results. There is a risk of loss associated with investing. No representation or implication is made that any methodology or system will generate profits or ensure freedom from losses. Guardian Rock LLC and its affiliates are fiduciary investment advisors. Please consult with us before making investment decisions and/or attempting to implement the strategies and tactics we discuss in any of our publications.#buildalife #buildalifeyoulove #wealthmanagement #financialplanning #strategicplanning

April 27, 202634 min

Ep 270 Systems First: The Secret To AI That Nobody Talks About

In this episode of the Building Your Life Podcast, John Browning sits down with Alison, an AI-powered business strategist and systems builder who helps solopreneurs and small agency owners scale without adding headcount. Alison describes her approach as aggressively helpful, and she brings a practical, grounded framework for using AI in business and in everyday life without fear and without hype.John and Alison unpack the two most common reactions to AI fear and FOMO and explain why AI should be treated like any other productivity tool. The winners are not the people who chase every new feature. The winners are the people who build clear systems first and then plug AI into the right places to increase capacity, improve consistency, and buy back time.Alison explains why experience still matters and why prompting is only as good as the thinking behind it. If you do not understand the subject you are asking about, you can easily get bad answers and trust them. She shares simple ways to start, including using expert sources as inputs and verbally explaining your real situation so the model can help you apply a framework instead of producing generic output.They explore personal use cases that make life easier, like meal planning from what is already in your pantry, as well as leadership-level use cases like building a weekly CEO rhythm using AI to clarify priorities, stay disciplined, and reflect on wins and distractions.This conversation is especially valuable for business owners, executives, and professionals who want to embrace AI responsibly while staying aligned with their values and their zone of genius.Key Topics CoveredWhat AI really is and why it should be viewed as amplification, not replacementWhy fear and FOMO are the two biggest traps for business ownersHow to avoid amplifying chaos by building systems before using AIWhy experience makes your AI outputs dramatically betterHow to use AI with expert source material so it becomes actionableA simple strategy to start using AI through voice and brain dumpingHow Alison builds a CEO weekly rhythm with AI for planning and reflectionHow to stop worrying about sounding like AI and focus on getting betterWhy you have to start before you can be great, and how to embrace the learning curveTo get a copy of John's book called, Build a Life, Not (just) a Portfolio or to connect with John, text "LIFE" to 321-421-5213 or visit John's website at www.GuardianRockWealth.com.Connect with Alison Leigh Simmons:Website: leadsmarterco.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-leigh-simmons/ Free monthly training every month on the second ThursdayConnect with John Browning:Substack: https://substack.com/@buildalifeyoulove LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbrowningfinancialsolutions/John Browning YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfi9tzGPUqbqrJUPte_53aA Guardian Rock Wealth Substack link: https://buildalifeyoulove.substack.com/subscribe Nothing in this communication should be construed as personal advice & past performance is no guarantee of future results. There is a risk of loss associated with investing. No representation or implication is made that any methodology or system will generate profits or ensure freedom from losses. Guardian Rock LLC and its affiliates are fiduciary investment advisors. Please consult with us before making investment decisions and/or attempting to implement the strategies and tactics we discuss in any of our publications.#buildalife #buildalifeyoulove #wealthmanagement #financialplanning #strategicplanning

April 13, 202634 min

Ep 269 One Insurance Mistake Could Cost You Everything

What if one lawsuit, one audit, or one coverage gap wiped out everything you have worked to build?In this episode of the Building Your Life Podcast, John Browning sits down with Rudy Romero of Bedford Group Insurance to uncover the costly insurance mistakes business owners and families make and how to avoid them. From underinsured businesses in Florida to misleading online quotes, this conversation reveals why protecting your wealth is just as important as building it.If you are a small business owner in West Palm Beach, Wellington, Jupiter, Port St. Lucie, Stuart, or anywhere in Florida, this episode is a must-watch.Connect with Rudy Romero and Bedford Group Insurance:Website: https://bedfordinsure.comEmail: info@bedfordinsure.com Office: 561 621 8244Direct: 703 307 6261Connect with Guardian Rock Wealth at https://guardianrockwealth.com Nothing in this communication should be construed as personal advice & past performance is no guarantee of future results. There is a risk of loss associated with investing. No representation or implication is made that any methodology or system will generate profits or ensure freedom from losses. Guardian Rock LLC and its affiliates are fiduciary investment advisors. Please consult with us before making investment decisions and/or attempting to implement the strategies and tactics we discuss in any of our publications.#buildalife #buildalifeyoulove #wealthmanagement #financialplanning #strategicplanning

March 30, 202647 min

Ep 268 Your Career & Business Will End You Can Controll How . . . or Not

On today's episode, Financial expert and #1 Amazon best-selling author John Browning and Dilcia Morales discuss the importance of planning for career and business transitions. John, a financial expert and author, emphasizes the need for early preparation, sharing his experience of being laid off from Morgan Stanley. Dilsia, founder of Runway Strategy Group, advises business owners to have a five-year plan and to consider exit strategies. They highlight the significance of financial organization, such as paying oneself a W-2 salary, to increase business value. Dilsia shares an example of a firm with strong revenue but poorly presented financials, underscoring the need for clear, investor-ready metrics. Both stress the value of external perspectives and planning for the best while preparing for the worst. To get a copy of John's book called, Build a Life, Not (just) a Portfolio or to connect with John, text "LIFE" to 321-421-5213 or visit John's website at www.GuardianRockWealth.com.Connect with Dilcia Morales: Website: https://salemspeakers.com/speaker_profile/dilcia-morales/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dilciamorales/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CashFlowCreator/ Connect with John Browning:Substack: https://substack.com/@buildalifeyoulove LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbrowningfinancialsolutions/John Browning YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfi9tzGPUqbqrJUPte_53aA Guardian Rock Wealth Substack link: https://buildalifeyoulove.substack.com/subscribe Nothing in this communication should be construed as personal advice & past performance is no guarantee of future results. There is a risk of loss associated with investing. No representation or implication is made that any methodology or system will generate profits or ensure freedom from losses. Guardian Rock LLC and its affiliates are fiduciary investment advisors. Please consult with us before making investment decisions and/or attempting to implement the strategies and tactics we discuss in any of our publications.#buildalife #buildalifeyoulove #wealthmanagement #financialplanning #strategicplanning

March 16, 202639 min

Ep 267 The Mindset That Builds Millionaires and Freedom

In this episode of the Building Your Life Podcast, John Browning sits down with entrepreneur, author, and speaker Coach Caroll to talk about what it really takes to build wealth and freedom in today’s fast-changing world.Coach Caroll shares the story of turning down eight football scholarships, starting a business with just 300 dollars, and building and selling multiple companies. He explains why the old playbook of obedience and corporate security is breaking down, and why the new economy rewards resilience, initiative, and ownership.John and Coach Caroll also dig into how AI is changing opportunities for entrepreneurs, why younger generations need a new framework for success, and what it means to stop thinking like the hunted and start acting like the hunter.If you are an executive, founder, or business owner focused on building real wealth, protecting your future, and creating a life you love, this conversation delivers the mindset, strategy, and practical perspective you can apply immediately.Key Takeaways:How to develop a hunter mindset instead of living like a victimWhy entrepreneurship is becoming the clearest path to freedomThe danger of squandering your 20s and how to use them as a runwayWhy apprenticeship and mentorship can accelerate success faster than schoolHow AI is creating a massive advantage for builders and experienced leadersWhy resilience matters more than talent when life and business hit hardHow to think long-term about wealth, freedom, and opportunity in AmericaGuest Spotlight Coach CarollCoach Caroll is the author of The Hunter Head Game. His message is simple and directThe old world rewarded obedienceThe new world demands killer instinctsBook and resources, including the custom AI trained on the book, are available at https://www.coachcarroll.com/ Connect With John Browning and Guardian Rock Wealth:Website: https://www.guardianrockwealth.com/ Text LIFE to 321 421 5213You will receive one text with free resources and ways to connectConnect With Coach Caroll:Website: https://www.coachcarroll.com/ Call To ActionIf you got value from this episode:Like the videoSubscribe for more episodes on building wealth and building a life you loveLeave a review to help more entrepreneurs, executives, and business owners find the showNothing in this communication should be construed as personal advice & past performance is no guarantee of future results. There is a risk of loss associated with investing. No representation or implication is made that any methodology or system will generate profits or ensure freedom from losses. Guardian Rock LLC and its affiliates are fiduciary investment advisors. Please consult with us before making investment decisions and/or attempting to implement the strategies and tactics we discuss in any of our publications.#buildalife #buildalifeyoulove #wealthmanagement #financialplanning #strategicplanning

March 2, 202631 min

Ep 266 How to Turn Your Home Into a Dynamic Wealth-Building Asset

On today's episode, Financial expert and #1 Amazon best-selling author John Browning and Frank Trimboli discuss turning a home into a dynamic wealth-building asset through CMG's All-In-One mortgage. This proprietary product, which has been around for 23 years, allows homeowners to pay principal before interest, reducing overall interest costs. The product can be suitable for high earners with credit scores around 700-720, and it also caters to first-time homebuyers and those with assets. It offers significant interest savings, faster loan payoff, and access to cash equity without refinancing. To get a copy of John's book called, Build a Life, Not (just) a Portfolio or to connect with John, text "LIFE" to 321-421-5213 or visit John's website at www.GuardianRockWealth.com.  Connect with Frank Trimboli: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Frank-Trimboli-NMLS-47242-100063213040518/  Connect with John Browning:Substack: https://substack.com/@buildalifeyoulove LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbrowningfinancialsolutions/ John Browning YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfi9tzGPUqbqrJUPte_53aA Guardian Rock Wealth Substack link: https://buildalifeyoulove.substack.com/subscribe Nothing in this communication should be construed as personal advice & past performance is no guarantee of future results. There is a risk of loss associated with investing. No representation or implication is made that any methodology or system will generate profits or ensure freedom from losses. Guardian Rock LLC and its affiliates are fiduciary investment advisors. Please consult with us before making investment decisions and/or attempting to implement the strategies and tactics we discuss in any of our publications.#buildalife #buildalifeyoulove #wealthmanagement #financialplanning #strategicplanning

February 16, 202621 min

Ep 265 Pay Off Your Home Or Not, What Most Overlook

On today's episode, Financial expert and #1 Amazon best-selling author John Browning and his co-host Doug Sandler talk about the emotional and financial aspects of deciding whether to pay off a home before retirement. He emphasizes the importance of treating a home as a dynamic asset rather than a static one, suggesting tools like reverse mortgages and all-in-one mortgages to leverage home equity for cash flow. To get a copy of John's book called, Build a Life, Not (just) a Portfolio or to connect with John, text "LIFE" to 321-421-5213 or visit John's website at www.GuardianRockWealth.com. Connect with John Browning:Substack: https://substack.com/@buildalifeyoulove LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbrowningfinancialsolutions/John Browning YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfi9tzGPUqbqrJUPte_53aA Guardian Rock Wealth Substack link: https://buildalifeyoulove.substack.com/subscribe Nothing in this communication should be construed as personal advice & past performance is no guarantee of future results. There is a risk of loss associated with investing. No representation or implication is made that any methodology or system will generate profits or ensure freedom from losses. Guardian Rock LLC and its affiliates are fiduciary investment advisors. Please consult with us before making investment decisions and/or attempting to implement the strategies and tactics we discuss in any of our publications.#buildalife #buildalifeyoulove #wealthmanagement #financialplanning #strategicplanning

February 2, 202619 min

Ep 264 Are you withdrawing too much in retirement?

On today's episode, Financial expert and #1 Amazon best-selling author John Browning and his co-host Doug Sandler talk about the importance of managing retirement withdrawals. He emphasizes that the 4% rule for retirement withdrawals is overly simplistic and doesn't account for individual spending needs and life expectancy. To get a copy of John's book called, Build a Life, Not (just) a Portfolio or to connect with John, text "LIFE" to 321-421-5213 or visit John's website at www.GuardianRockWealth.com.Connect with John Browning:Substack: https://substack.com/@buildalifeyoulove LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbrowningfinancialsolutions/John Browning YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfi9tzGPUqbqrJUPte_53aA Guardian Rock Wealth Substack link: https://buildalifeyoulove.substack.com/subscribe Nothing in this communication should be construed as personal advice & past performance is no guarantee of future results. There is a risk of loss associated with investing. No representation or implication is made that any methodology or system will generate profits or ensure freedom from losses. Guardian Rock LLC and its affiliates are fiduciary investment advisors. Please consult with us before making investment decisions and/or attempting to implement the strategies and tactics we discuss in any of our publications.#buildalife #buildalifeyoulove #wealthmanagement #financialplanning #strategicplanning