Jeff Kikel on Alternatives to Retirement

In this episode of the “Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast” hosted by Vicki Noethling, the guest, Jeff Kikel, a seasoned finance professional with over 25 years of experience in personal and business owner financial planning, wealth management, and exit strategy planning, shares his insights on the concept of “Freedom Day.” He discusses how this idea, which he introduced to his clients in 2010, is a more relatable and actionable goal than traditional retirement. Jeff explains that Freedom Day is the day when you no longer have to work for income, and he has helped countless clients achieve it through investment, side incomes, and real estate strategies. As an author of six books on topics including personal finance, estate planning, and entrepreneurship, Jeff provides valuable advice on planning for one’s own Freedom Day. The podcast delves into various topics, including the challenges people face in understanding retirement, the importance of having a side gig, and why becoming an investor or business owner can be a path to financial freedom. Jeff also addresses the question of whether Freedom Day matters if you love your job, offering insights and tips for individuals stuck in unfulfilling jobs. The episode concludes with a rapid-fire round where Jeff shares his top financial planning tip and discusses non-traditional investment options.

People can go to Jeff’s landing page and download the first chapter of Freedom Day. They can also get a Free Plus Shipping offer for the book.

http://www.FreedomDayMethod.com

Connect With Our Guest

Website: http://www.FreedomDayMethod.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeff.kikel

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel/

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikel

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Adi7-wvlZksbgHuIe8_nQ

Jeff Kikel has been in the Finance business for over 25 years doing Personal and Business owner financial planning, wealth management, and exit strategy planning. Starting in 2010, Jeff began to talk to his clients about "Freedom Day" . Freedom Day is the first day that you get up for work and have enough money or income coming in that you do not actually have to be there. Jeff found that people understood Freedom Day better than retirement and that Freedom Day was not associated with time as much as a goal. Jeff has gone on to help many clients reach their Freedom Day by teaching them how to invest, build side incomes or businesses, and invest in real estate. Jeff is a published author of 6 books on topics ranging from Personal Finance, Estate Planning, Entrepreneurship, and Marketing. Jeff's upcoming book Freedom Day: Plan Your Exit from Your Job or Business will focus on the techniques and strategies he has used to help 100s of individuals and small business owners plan their own Freedom Days. Jeff is a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Accredited Small Business Consultant (ASBC), Non-Qualified Plan Advisor (NQPA), Qualified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (QPFA) and is a Certified Rapid Growth Coach. Jeff lives in Cedar Park, TX (the Awesome Norther Neighbor of Austin) and owns three businesses in the Wealth Management, Coworking, and Media Spaces.