Episode 239: Intentional Wealth: Stop Earning. Start Building. w/ Justyn Melendez

Episode 239 of The Hitstreak, a podcast where we talk about anything and everything!  This week we are joined by Financial Architect, Investor, and Founder of Intentional Wealth and NextGen Legacy Group, Justyn Melendez!Episode in a Glance:In this episode of the Hitstreak, I get to talk with financial expert Justyn Melendez, exploring the importance of financial literacy and the role of a financial architect. We discuss the impact of childhood beliefs on money, the transition from physical to mental wealth, and the significance of surrounding oneself with successful individuals. The conversation also touches on the transformative effects of COVID on career choices and the necessity of sharing knowledge and experiences in the financial realm. The episode concludes with a role-playing exercise on financial conversations and a discussion on the true definition of financial freedom.Key Points:- Money is just a tool for good or bad.- Childhood beliefs shape our money mindset.- Understanding tax strategies is essential.- You must unlock the future version of yourself.- Financial professionals often have limited knowledge of broader strategies.- Unconscious spending habits can lead to financial mismanagement.- Building a supportive network can enhance financial success.- Financial freedom is defined by passive income supporting lifestyle expenses.About our guest: Justyn Melendez is a Financial Architect, Investor, and Founder of Intentional Wealth and NextGen Legacy Group, where he designs and deploys strategic wealth systems for individuals and business owners seeking to scale beyond traditional financial limitations. He focuses on capital allocation, investment structuring, and private market opportunities, with an emphasis on assets that generate cash flow, tax efficiency, and long-term equity growth. Through his work, Justyn has been directly involved in structuring and raising capital for high-value investment opportunities, positioning investors to participate in deals typically not accessible to the average individual. Rather than teaching conventional financial advice, Justyn challenges the way people think about money—shifting them from earn-and-save mindsets to strategic ownership, capital deployment, and cash flow optimization. He is also the founder of the Intentional Wealth Mastermind, a community designed for individuals committed to increasing their financial IQ, expanding their network, and building generational wealth through aligned action. Outside of business, Justyn serves as a Sergeant First Class in the United States Army, where his leadership experience reinforces his disciplined approach to execution, risk management, and long-term strategy. His mission is to help others operate with clarity and intention, build true financial independence, and create legacy-level impact.Follow and contact:Instagram: @melendezjustynNextGenLegacygroup.coSubscribe to Nick's top-rated podcast The Hitstreak on Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/NickHite⁠rFollow and Rate us on Spotify: ⁠https://spotify.com/NickHiter⁠Follow and Rate us on Apple Podcast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/NickHiter⁠Follow and Rate us on iHeartRadio: ⁠https://www.iheart.com/NickHiter