The Faces Podcast
The Faces Podcast: Aligning Money with What Matters Most
A few weeks ago, I had the chance to be a guest on The Faces: Entrepreneurs Are People podcast with Cody Hall, and it was a great conversation about business, money, and faith. We talked about something I see all the time—entrepreneurs who feel like their business runs them instead of the other way around. My goal as a financial planner is to help business owners align their money with their faith, generosity, and legacy so they can live with purpose, not just chase numbers.
One of the most interesting parts of our conversation was around the scarcity mindset—how childhood experiences with money shape the way we save, spend, and even give. Cody shared a story about his earliest memory of money, and we unpacked how those deep-seated beliefs impact financial decisions in business and life.
I also shared why I named my firm Openhanded Wealth—because the alternative is living with a closed fist, and I believe that generosity and abundance create far more freedom than fear and hoarding ever could.
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Key Takeaways & Timestamps
⏳ [05:30] - Early Money Mindsets
Cody and I shared our earliest memories of money and how those experiences shaped the way we view saving, spending, and generosity today.
⏳ [14:20] - The Scarcity vs. Abundance Mindset
We dove into the way fear of not having enough can hold business owners back—whether it’s in their pricing, hiring, or giving. I explained why a mindset shift can be one of the most impactful financial changes you can make.
⏳ [22:45] - Open-Handed Wealth & Biblical Stewardship
I shared why I named my firm Open-Handed Wealth—because the alternative is living with a closed fist. We discussed how biblical principles of stewardship create financial freedom, not restriction.
⏳ [33:10] - Aligning Business & Personal Finances
Many business owners keep their personal and business finances separate in a way that actually causes more stress. We talked about the importance of creating an integrated plan so your business serves your life, not the other way around.
⏳ [41:50] - Practical Next Steps
To wrap up, I shared a few key financial habits that can help business owners get on track—like setting up a giving plan, structuring cash flow intentionally, and thinking beyond retirement toward legacy-building.
If you’re a business owner struggling to balance financial success with the life you actually want to live, this episode is worth a listen.