425: Net Worth Of $1.0M - From Grocery Aisles to Millionaire Status: The Power of an ESOP, Personal Investing, Time & Dedication

Millionaires Unveiled

Jace Mattinson

Investing, Millionaire, Financialplanning, Business, Self-improvement, Education, Finance

4.8 • 872 Ratings

🗓️ 22 September 2025

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Summary

🔥 Episode Summary

In this episode of the podcast, Brent shares his journey from working in retail to building a substantial net worth of over a million dollars. He discusses his investment strategies, the importance of financial education, and how he balances family life with career aspirations. Brent emphasizes the value of time over money and the significance of teaching financial literacy to his children. He also reflects on his marriage and how he and his wife manage their finances together. Throughout the conversation, Brent offers practical advice for listeners looking to improve their financial situation and achieve their goals.

🧠 Key Takeaways

*Brent started working at a young age and prioritized saving.

*He built his wealth through consistent investments and financial education.

*Brent emphasizes the importance of tracking spending habits.

*He believes that time is more valuable than money.

*Marriage and financial partnership are crucial for success.

*Brent encourages teaching children about money management.

*He advocates for starting investments early, even with small amounts.

*Brent's journey shows that anyone can achieve financial success with discipline.

*He highlights the importance of gratitude and perspective on wealth.

*Brent's story is a testament to the power of hard work and perseverance.

🗣️ Quotes & Soundbites

"I think it's always one step away."
"I would say just do what's right."
"I think 10 million would be awesome."

Transcript

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0:00.0	I don't want to get too deep on you, but don't pray for blessings.
0:06.3	Pray to be a blessing or pray to be a way that, you know, something's answered or you
0:14.6	help someone one other.
0:15.7	It doesn't have to be, you know, a religious thing, but like kind of try to be the blessing
0:19.4	rather than hope I get
0:21.2	a million dollars or whatever. And I'm probably the worst about that because I'll write it
0:24.6	on the mirror every morning or whatever, but like really try to think in terms of that, like,
0:29.5	try to be a blessing for someone else, not just, I want a new car or whatever it is.
0:35.8	Welcome Millionaires and future millionaires.
0:38.6	You're listening to the Millionaires Unveiled Podcast.
0:41.5	The show where you'll hear the stories and interviews of everyday millionaires will
0:45.5	unveil their decisions, their strategies, and their portfolio allocation.
0:50.8	Now to your host, Jace Matanson.
0:57.1	Welcome back to your host, Jace Mattson. Welcome back to another episode of the Millarys Unveiled podcast.
1:00.0	This is episode number 425.
1:02.9	This is the podcast where everyday millionaires spill the beans on their stacks of green.
1:07.8	We're your host, Jason Stacey, ready to bring you the unscripted tales of wealth, warts and all, because who needs a script when you're rolling in dough? Join us as we dive into the net worths and asset allocations of regular folks turn financial titans. It's like cribs, but with fewer gold-plated toilets and more practical advice. We promise the only rare edits are to be kid-friendly, so you won't hear any naughty language, just lots of ch-ching, and maybe a sprinkle of doremy. So buckle up, tighten those purse strings, and get ready to laugh and learn with Millionaires Unveiled. It's been a couple weeks since we released the episode, first time in our history. I think we've skipped a couple weeks, and I apologize for that. I know I've received lots of emails, text messages, et cetera. Short end of it is, you know, I used to have a
1:52.4	really, really long pipeline, and it kept it in pretty good shape. And, you know, just life happens.
1:58.6	And things got real busy this summer and didn't build the pipeline up as deep as I needed to for interviews.
2:06.7	And, yeah, also just haven't had quite as many as we were used to reaching out to be willing to join and jump on the show.
2:15.4	So that's kind of the gist.
2:18.3	I have been extremely busy with some other things in life, but that's not an excuse by any stretch.
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