Chris Kidd: Becoming a Millionaire by 24 Through Cash Flow, Investing, and Smart Risk

What if building wealth has less to do with how much you earn and more with how you think about money? In this episode, Chris Kidd shares the mindset shifts, investing principles, and daily habits that helped him become a millionaire by age 24, and explains why learning to make money work for you is more important than simply earning more.In this episode, Dante and Chris discuss:Broken traditional path of job, pension, and retirementDeprogramming from consumer mindset to investor mindsetCash flow, inflation, and why "storing" money beats simply saving itManaging investment risk through structured options strategiesHabits, routines, risk-taking, and lifelong learning for wealthKey Takeaways: The traditional “go to school, get a job, save, retire” path is increasingly broken as inflation, medical costs, and longer lifespans outpace fixed retirement savings.Financial progress depends less on income and more on strategy, specifically learning to make money work for you instead of only trading hours for dollars.Shifting from a consumer mindset (“What can I buy?”) to an investor mindset (“How can I grow this?”) radically changes long-term outcomes.Risk is unavoidable if you want to grow, but it doesn’t have to be reckless; education, structure, and a strong team can dramatically reduce downside.Consistency in habits, routines, and ongoing education, especially through books and mentors, is a common denominator among high achievers in any field. “Go for it. Don't play life scared… everything involves risk, and to grow big, you have to take risks. But a risk does not have to be risky; there is a difference.” - Chris KiddAbout Chris Kidd: Chris Kidd is a financial coach, investor, entrepreneur, and business growth strategist with more than 20 years of experience helping individuals and business owners build wealth, grow successful businesses, and achieve financial freedom. He became a millionaire at 24 and has since built expertise in business growth, commercial real estate, options trading, and financial coaching.A former co-host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business radio show, Chris is known for turning complex financial concepts into practical strategies. His coaching focuses on the mindset, discipline, and systems needed to build lasting wealth, create generational assets, and achieve greater financial freedom.Connect with Chris Kidd:Website: https://chriskidd.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriskiddfinancialcoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chriskiddenterprises Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financialcoachkidd/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@financialcoachkid Connect with Dante Royster:Website: https://www.danteroyster.com/Epic Mortgage Website: Epic Mortgage, Inc. NMLS 1885086Facebook: EpicMortgage1885086Epic Mortgage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicmortgage/“The Ultimate Mortgage Guide” book: https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Mortgage-Guide-Secure-Best/dp/1956220631 LinkedIn: Dante Royster | LinkedInTwitter: https://twitter.com/DanteRoysterYouTube: Epic Spotlight Email: [email protected]  The 9 states that Epic Mortgage is licensed in are: Illinois/Indiana/Michigan/Colorado/Maryland/Virginia/Florida/Georgia/TexasShow notes by Podcastologist: Francine PobleteAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.