Crafting Community on the Road to FI | 9toFI 008 | 9 to FI Podcast

Crafting Community on the Road to FIJoin Josh and Elliot as they dive into their weekend activities and talk about the value of community. They recount experiences from fixing rental properties and attending children's soccer games, to meeting and learning about the Financial Independence (FI) community. The discussion touches on car repairs, kid's sports, and engaging with local FI meetups. Find out how Elliot and Josh fostered their FI communities before and after retirement, the challenges they faced, the benefits of being part of a cohesive group, and the importance of pushing out of one’s comfort zone to connect with like-minded individuals. This conversation not only highlights their personal journeys but also offers insights on how to build and sustain community ties in pursuit of financial independence.00:00 Opening Banter00:40 Car Troubles and DIY Fixes02:25 Kids' Soccer and Healthy Competition04:25 Introduction to Community Building05:07 Personal Community Stories08:36 Discovering Financial Independence13:32 Attending In-Person Events26:01 Post-FI Community Building34:33 Encouragement to Build Community36:07 Closing Remarks and Call to ActionDo you have feedback or suggestions? We want to hear from you!Contact Elliot: [email protected] Josh: [email protected] of these products help the show. Thanks for your support!Mint Mobile - We both use ⁠Mint Mobile⁠ and save a ton on our phone plan: ⁠https://fbuy.me/vgAmz⁠⁠Empower⁠ is Josh’s choice for Net Worth and BudgetingWanna create a podcast? We use ⁠Descript⁠Looking for a new credit card?  We’re big fans of ⁠Chase⁠⁠Buy Us a Coffee⁠ - One time donation or monthly, it’s up to youWant to save money on gas? Try ⁠Upside!⁠Books mentioned in this episode:Come find us and subscribe on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@9toFI