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EPISODE · Mar 5, 2026 · 48 MIN

The Hidden Heist: How Business Owners Rob Their Own Wealth with Bill Cates

from Experience Leadership - The Small Business Podcast · host Marc Haine

Your Money Story Is Costing You More Than You Think with Bill Cates Most business owners don’t have a revenue problem. They have a money story problem. They work harder. Sell more. Grind longer. Yet profits feel slippery, savings are “someday,” and financial stress hums quietly in the background—like a fridge that never stops buzzing. In this episode of Marc Haine Live, host Marc Haine sits down with Bill Cates, Exponential Growth Coach, Hall of Fame speaker, and author of The Hidden Heist, to expose the invisible beliefs that quietly sabotage our relationship with money. We unpack broken money stories, why waiting to “earn enough” never works, and how business owners unknowingly rob their future selves—without a ski mask or a getaway car. If you’ve ever tied your self-worth to your net worth… If profit always seems to come later… If money feels stressful instead of strategic… Then this episode is what you need. Need to brainstorm aspects of your business? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you at https://meetwith.marchaine.com 🎁 FREE GUIDE: www.TheOrdinaryMillionaire.com 📘 NEW BOOK: www.TheHiddenHeist.com About Bill Bill Cates, CSP, CPAE, is a successful entrepreneur, hall of fame speaker, bestselling author, and adventurer.  Bill built and sold two book publishing companies and has spent over 30 years training financial advisors. Bill is the author of eight books, including Radical Relevance, The Language of Referrals. His latest book is, The Hidden Heist – Stop Robbing Yourself of Lasting Wealth. He also hosts the Top Advisor Podcast, ranked in the top 5% of podcasts worldwide. Inducted into the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame, Bill’s expertise has been featured in Success Magazine, Entrepreneur, Money, and The Wall Street Journal.  An avid adventurer, Bill has reached the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Everest South Base Camp, camped in the Arctic Circle, and toured as a drummer in a rock band.  Bill’s mission is to equip people with the mindset and the tools to have a better relationship with money – to achieve financial stability, independence, and lasting wealth.  Connect with Bill www.TheHiddenHeist.com  www.BillCates.com  www.TheOrdinaryMillionaire.com   [email protected]   https://www.linkedin.com/in/billcates/   ----more----About Your Host, Marc Haine Need to brainstorm aspects of your business or talk to Marc about speaking at your upcoming conference or staff retreat? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you on Marc's online calendar. Get your copy of Lights! Camera! Action! Business Operational Excellence Through the Lens of Live Theatre on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PFj8a2 or directly from the publisher Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach Marc Haine will help your teams ignite their passions. Working with him, you can support your leaders to recentre their focus and drive continuous improvement through connected and engaged employees. You will realize your competitive advantage with a connected purpose and consistent customer experience across your brand. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Dare to be the exception™ Connect with Marc +1 (780) 729-4932  🗓️  https://meetwith.marchaine.com [email protected] http://MarcHaine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcjlhaine FB: https://www.facebook.com/MasterofExperiences IN: https://instagram.com/MarcJLHaine TW: https://twitter.com/MarcHaine2 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchaine/ YT: https://www.MarcHaineLive.com Looking for more quality content? Check out Marc's catalogue of video and audio podcasts here.

Your Money Story Is Costing You More Than You Think with Bill Cates Most business owners don’t have a revenue problem.They have a money story problem. They work harder. Sell more. Grind longer.Yet profits feel slippery, savings are “someday,” and financial stress hums quietly in the background—like a fridge that never stops buzzing. In this episode of Marc Haine Live, host Marc Haine sits down with Bill Cates, Exponential Growth Coach, Hall of Fame speaker, and author of The Hidden Heist, to expose the invisible beliefs that quietly sabotage our relationship with money. We unpack broken money stories, why waiting to “earn enough” never works, and how business owners unknowingly rob their future selves—without a ski mask or a getaway car. If you’ve ever tied your self-worth to your net worth…If profit always seems to come later…If money feels stressful instead of strategic… Then this episode is what you need. Need to brainstorm aspects of your business? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you at https://meetwith.marchaine.com 🎁 FREE GUIDE: www.TheOrdinaryMillionaire.com📘 NEW BOOK: www.TheHiddenHeist.com About Bill Bill Cates, CSP, CPAE, is a successful entrepreneur, hall of fame speaker, bestselling author, and adventurer. Bill built and sold two book publishing companies and has spent over 30 years training financial advisors. Bill is the author of eight books, including Radical Relevance, The Language of Referrals. His latest book is, The Hidden Heist – Stop Robbing Yourself of Lasting Wealth. He also hosts the Top Advisor Podcast, ranked in the top 5% of podcasts worldwide.Inducted into the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame, Bill’s expertise has been featured in Success Magazine, Entrepreneur, Money, and The Wall Street Journal. An avid adventurer, Bill has reached the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Everest South Base Camp, camped in the Arctic Circle, and toured as a drummer in a rock band. Bill’s mission is to equip people with the mindset and the tools to have a better relationship with money – to achieve financial stability, independence, and lasting wealth.  Connect with Bill www.TheHiddenHeist.com www.BillCates.com www.TheOrdinaryMillionaire.com  [email protected]  https://www.linkedin.com/in/billcates/   ----more----About Your Host, Marc Haine Need to brainstorm aspects of your business or talk to Marc about speaking at your upcoming conference or staff retreat? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you on Marc's online calendar. Get your copy of Lights! Camera! Action! Business Operational Excellence Through the Lens of Live Theatre on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PFj8a2 or directly from the publisher Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach Marc Haine will help your teams ignite their passions. Working with him, you can support your leaders to recentre their focus and drive continuous improvement through connected and engaged employees. You will realize your competitive advantage with a connected purpose and consistent customer experience across your brand. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Dare to be the exception™ Connect with Marc +1 (780) 729-4932  🗓️  https://meetwith.marchaine.com [email protected] http://MarcHaine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcjlhaine FB: https://www.facebook.com/MasterofExperiences IN: https://instagram.com/MarcJLHaine TW: https://twitter.com/MarcHaine2 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchaine/ YT: https://www.MarcHaineLive.com Looking for more quality content? Check out Marc's catalogue of video and audio podcasts here.

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