Deacon Hayes: Paying off $52K of Debt in 18 Months, Becoming Mortgage-Free, Building Online Businesses, Financial Independence & More | Episode 76

Welcome to the Fit Rich Life Podcast. A show all about mastering Money, Fitness & Life.   In today's special guest episode, I get to interview Deacon Hayes about paying off $52k worth of debt in only 18 months, how he completely paid off his mortgage by 37, then went on to build a successful online business that reached more than six figures a month.    Deacon Hayes is the founder of Well Kept Wallet, a podcast and website all about money.    He is also the author of the book "You Can Retire Early."   Please enjoy a wide-ranging conversation with Deacon Hayes of Well Kept Wallet.    Connect with Deacon Hayes:   Website:https://wellkeptwallet.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellkeptwallet/  X: https://twitter.com/wellkeptwallet In this episode, you will learn about:   [00:00-08:45] Deacon and I discuss debt repayment and wealth building.    [08:46-28:47]  Transition to self-employment and building an online business.    [28:48-48:46]  Deacon shares his experience writing "You Can Retire Early" and how he was able to pay off his mortgage at 37.   [48:47-59:21] Exploring alternative paths to financial independence & the pros and cons of real estate investing.   [59:22-] Achieving fitness goals through accountability and small habits. Key quotes:   "I decided to focus on growing the online business because I knew that's what I was good at." - Deacon Hayes   "One of my beliefs is, if you want to feel inspired, work to inspire others." - Justin David Carl  Full Show Notes w/ Links to resources: www.fitrichlife.com/podcast/ FIT RICH LIFE NEWSLETTER Get fit, get rich, and live your best life in 10 minutes a week. Join thousands of readers who are leveling up their Fitness, Money & Life. Join here: https://fitrichlife.com/newsletter     WANT TO LEARN MORE?  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justindavidcarl  Follow me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@justindavidcarl  Follow me on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/justindavidcarl  Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justindavidcarl    SHOW SPONSORS: I am incredibly passionate about Fitness and Money & have reached a substantial degree of mastery in these domains and now I'm looking to help others do the same! Interested in taking your Fitness, Money & Life to the next level? Book your Free Consultation today or drop me a DM on Instagram https://instagram.com/justindavidcarl to coordinate a time to connect with me.   From Pre-Workout to Protein if you desire to lead a happy, healthy, fit life, go to https://vedgenutrition.com/dragon  and grab your plant-based healthy essentials. Use the code DRAGON to save $$!    My favorite regenerative clothing brand is One Golden Thread. Life-giving apparel that is stylish AF, comfortable enough to sleep in & versatile enough to work out in, attend a business meeting, or take someone out on a date. It's truly sustainable & actually regenerative as they plant a tree for every purchase. Use code DRAGON11 to save 11% & support this show.   Thanks for tuning in!    If you liked my show, LEAVE A THUMBS UP, share, and subscribe!