Special Guest: Jessica Pierce

In this episode of The Weekly Wealth Podcast, host David Chudyk is joined by special guest Jessica Pierce for an insightful conversation around money, mindset, and making smarter financial decisions.

Together, they explore how behaviors—not just numbers—play a critical role in long-term wealth, and how intentional choices today can create confidence and clarity for the future. Whether you’re just starting your financial journey or refining your strategy, this episode offers practical takeaways you can apply right away.

1. Why financial success is driven by behavior as much as strategy
2. How to make more intentional money decisions
3. Common mistakes that can quietly derail long-term wealth
4. The importance of aligning your values with your financial plan
5. Actionable steps you can take this week to improve your financial confidence

Better decisions lead to better behaviors—and ultimately, better wealth.

Jessica Pierce brings a fresh perspective to the conversation, sharing insights and experiences that help simplify complex financial topics and make them more approachable.

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, and review The Weekly Wealth Podcast so you never miss a conversation designed to help you build a stronger financial future.

What if the biggest financial move you make in 2026 isn’t a Roth conversion or an investment pick—but fixing your marketing?

In the first episode of 2026, Certified Financial Planner™ David Chudyk sits down with marketing strategist Katie Brinkley to unpack practical, non-cringey marketing strategies that business owners can implement right now—without dancing on TikTok or posting 42 times a week.

This conversation is packed with real-world marketing advice, especially for Main Street businesses, professional service firms, and business owners who want more revenue without more chaos.

✔️ The real difference between marketing vs. sales (and why confusing them hurts revenue)

✔️ Why posting less—with intention—often leads to better results

✔️ How to market without being “goofy,” awkward, or inauthentic

✔️ What “going viral” actually means for a small business

✔️ Why podcasts are one of the best lead-generation tools available today

✔️ How to use email marketing (the most overlooked asset) effectively

✔️ Non-social-media marketing strategies that still work in 2026

✔️ How consistency—not perfection—wins the marketing game

1. Why your business is your greatest wealth-building tool
2. The shift toward personal branding after COVID
3. How to choose marketing strategies that match your personality
4. Lunch-and-learns, workshops, and relationship-based marketing
5. Why algorithms shouldn’t control your entire growth plan
6. Repurposing content the smart way (without burning out)

Your brand isn’t what you say it is—it’s what other people perceive.

Ask yourself:

1. What do your clients think you do?
2. What does your community say about you?
3. Would your competitors describe you the same way you do?

If those answers don’t align with your goals, it may be time to refine—or rebrand—your message.

Katie Brinkley is a marketing strategist, speaker, and founder of Next Step Social. She’s been helping businesses grow through social media since the days of MySpace and has led national strategies for brands like AT&T.

She’s also the host of two podcasts:

1. Rocky Mountain Marketing – expert interviews and practical strategies
2. Marketing Trends Now – weekly solo episodes on what’s changing right now

👉 Learn more and connect with Katie:

🌐 https://www.katiebrinkley.com

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Welcome to the first episode of 2026.

In this episode of The Weekly Wealth Podcast, Certified Financial Planner™ David Chudyk shares 25 powerful lessons from 2025—lessons learned from working closely with business owners, high earners, and high‑net‑worth families.

These lessons span three critical areas:

• Business ownership & leadership

• Personal finance & investing

• Life, health, and perspective

This episode is designed to help you think better, behave better, and ultimately make better financial decisions in 2026 and beyond.

SECTION 1: 8 LESSONS FOR BUSINESS OWNERS

1. Profit is not a dirty word—it’s the purpose of business.

2. Your business should survive if you disappear for 30 days.

3. Complexity is the enemy of scale.

4. Growth requires daily discomfort.

5. Many businesses underprice their value.

6. You can’t be everything to everyone—find your niche.

7. Core values should be written, shared, and lived.

8. Learn to say: “That’s not my job anymore.”

SECTION 2: 9 PERSONAL FINANCE & INVESTING LESSONS

• Many millionaires don’t look wealthy.

• Financial margin matters.

• Wealth is built through boring consistency.

• Concentration can create wealth; diversification preserves it.

• Know what you own, why you own it, and when you’ll sell.

• Risk management matters more than chasing returns.

• Roth vs pre‑tax decisions matter.

• Tax preparation is not tax planning.

• Estate planning can’t wait.

SECTION 3: 8 LIFE LESSONS

• Be a decent person.

• Let go of what you can’t control.

• Calories add up—health matters.

• Find an exercise plan you’ll stick with.

• Surround yourself with great people.

• Avoid patterns that keep people stuck.

• Choose empathy over judgment.

• Faith, gratitude, and perspective matter.

BONUS SEGMENT

Focus on activities, not outcomes.

You control the activity. Results take care of themselves.

CALL TO ACTION

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The information contained herein is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell any security. Past performance is not indicative of future results.