PODCAST · business
Do Money Differently
by Todd Romer
This is the DMD podcast, teaching you to Save, Invest, and Spend differently.
Episodes
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900,000 Views Since June: The College Student Teaching His Classmates To Invest
Chris Lewis started posting money videos for his friends at the University of Dayton in June. 900,000 views later, he's building ClearWealth and helping run a finance club that's open to everyone.Chris is a junior at Dayton, a co-founder of the UD Finance Club, and a Financial Rebellion…
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A Credit Union CEO's Elevator Pitch For Leaving Your Big Bank
Millions of people still can't tell you the difference between a credit union and a bank. Christine Blake runs one, so Todd asked her.Christine is President and CEO of Cardinal Credit Union in Northeast Ohio, serving the Cleveland area from Ashtabula to Youngstown since 1953. She started out like…
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Every $10,000 You Finance Is $200 A Month | A Car Dealer Tells The Truth
Outside of a house, a car is the biggest thing most people ever buy. And most people walk in with a monthly payment in their head and nothing else. Todd Romer sits down with Andy Gruber, General Manager of Cronin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, who has been on the dealer side for seven years and was a...
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Won $50K to Stop Truck Drivers From Falling Asleep at the Wheel
Ashton Kooken had just been in a car accident from falling asleep behind the wheel. He had already lost his sister on the road, and a close friend had lost their dad in a semi accident. Then his capstone class at the University of Dayton put a piece of athlete fatigue technology in front of him,...
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The Hidden Reason High Achievers Feel Empty
What if the reason you've been successful is also what's holding you back? In this episode of Financial Rebellion, Todd Romer reconnects with Ida Abdalkhan more than 20 years after she wrote for Young Money magazine. Since then, Ida has built an impressive career—from managing global brands at...
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What Most Americans Don't Know About Credit Unions
What if your financial institution was more than a place to store money? What if it was your financial best friend? In this episode of Financial Rebellion, Todd sits down with Tansley Stearns, President & CEO of Orsa Credit Union, to discuss her remarkable journey from a marketing role in a small...
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The 30-Year-Old Entrepreneur Who Doubled His Income Every Year
What happens when a college student starts a sports podcast from his dorm room and turns it into a thriving digital marketing agency? In this episode of Financial Rebellion, Todd sits down with entrepreneur Kevin Fedor, founder of Follow Spike, to discuss his journey from filing paperwork as an...
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Why This 22-Year-Old Traded Soccer Cleats for Children’s Books (And Won $80K Doing It)
Meet Brie Nunley, former Arizona State University soccer star who’s revolutionizing how kids think about their futures with her upcoming children’s book “Dream It.” In this inspiring Financial Rebellion podcast episode, discover how this 22-year-old entrepreneur secured $80,000 in funding through...
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85% of Income Isn’t About Your Degree
Kraig Kann’s journey from childhood dream to Golf Channel original personality to LPGA C-Suite executive reveals a powerful truth: 85% of financial success comes from communication, not technical skills. After 18 years on-air and 5 years as Chief Communications Officer at the LPGA, he now teaches...
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56% of Women Face This NIGHTMARE. She Built the Solution Into Jewelry.
When Addison Bounds learned that 56% of women unknowingly consume spiked beverages, she couldn’t just stand by. Now this USF beach volleyball player is embedding drug-detection sensors in stylish jewelry 💍THE SHOCKING REALITY: 😰 56% of women have unknowingly consumed spiked drinks 🎓 1 in 4...
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He Quit His Job to Fix the Broken Staffing Industry (Now CEOs Call Him)
“Most staffing agencies throw 30 resumes at you and hope one sticks. That’s broken.” Meet Nick Ford, who left corporate recruiting to build Transparent Staffing - where he only sends 3 perfect candidates 🎯THE TRANSPARENT DIFFERENCE: 📊 Only sends 3 candidates per role (not 30) 🏆 Former D1…
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UD Students Won $276K to Fix a Problem That Causes 440,000 Deaths Per Year
When Brayden Shepard watched NFL helmets flying off during games, he knew there was a problem. Now at 22, he and his partner have $276,000 in funding to solve it with Saturn Sports 🏈THE SHOCKING STATS: ☠️ 440,000 casualties per year linked to improper chin strap use 🏈 NFL helmets coming off...
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19-Year-Old Won $80K to Detect What You Can’t See
What started as a space station research project turned into $80,000 in competition wins. Meet Hannah Myers, the Ohio State sophomore who’s making invisible contamination visible with PathoTrace 🔬THE JOURNEY: 🚀 Started: NASA ISS contamination challenge 💡 Problem: No easy way to detect...
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20-Year-Old Says “DON’T Start a Business”
“Don’t do it. It’s 10x harder than you think.” That’s Morgan Miller’s advice about starting a business. She should know - she’s been building Rush Power pre-workout gummies since age 18 💪 This isn’t your typical “follow your dreams” entrepreneur story. Morgan gets REAL about the struggles,...
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Wada Feeling! How Dominique became a Founder.
Dominique transformed vacation vibes into a $100K+ mobile Italian ice empire. Learn how Newell’s Water Ice dominates Cincinnati summers through community connection, strategic authenticity, and unstoppable faith—plus her blueprint for seasonal business success. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Todd...
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College Kids Spent $12K on WRONG Gum Flavor
What happens when two engineering nerds accidentally create the world’s only antioxidant gum? You get Boost - and one of the wildest college startup stories ever 🚀Anthony Sherman and Max McNally just graduated from University of Alabama 4 days ago. They also happen to own the ONLY patent for...
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She Couldn’t Read Until 3rd Grade. Now She’s Teaching Kids to be CEOs.
From struggling to read in elementary school to building an education company that teaches kids entrepreneurship - this is Kelly Shea’s incredible journey 🚀 At 18, Kelly invented her first product. By 23, she’s the CEO of Innovation Station - teaching 5-12 year olds how to think like inventors…
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Why Pro Athletes Are Secretly Testing This Student’s Invention
Two USF engineering students are disrupting the $16 BILLION hydration market! 🚀 Meet Mathis Haugen (former USF soccer player) and Rima El Brouzi (computer science grad) who turned a dehydration injury into SYP - a revolutionary smart hydration tracking device that measures exactly how much water...
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21-Year-Old Makes $100K+ in Crypto, Now Pays People to Post Food Pics
USF student Stepan Mruzek shares how playing Minecraft at 14 led to Bitcoin investing, finding an angel investor, and building Flaer—the app that pays you to post. Turn your social media posts into cash? That’s exactly what 21-year-old Stepan Mruzek is doing with his revolutionary Flaer app. In...
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Building Personal Financial Relationships with Suncoast Credit Union
In this engaging interview, Casey Lewis from Suncoast Credit Union shares insights on how credit unions can attract and serve the younger generation, the importance of relationship-building, and innovative strategies to promote financial literacy and wealth transfer. Discover practical tips for...
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Luke Hessler took risks while young!
In this episode, Luke Hessler shares his entrepreneurial journey, from early successes in direct selling to building a digital PR firm. He discusses the importance of overcoming fear, leveraging social media, and understanding the difference between marketing and branding to build a lasting...
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Busting Financial Advisor Myths
In this episode, Todd Romer interviews Matt Morizio about his journey from professional baseball to financial advising, the importance of relationships with money, and how to help others reconstruct their wealth. They discuss overcoming scarcity mindset, building a business, and inspiring…
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Vulnerable Money Stories: Katie Hostasa
In this episode of Financial Rebellion, host Todd Romer speaks with Katie Hostasa about her journey from HR to entrepreneurship and coaching. They discuss the importance of financial awareness, the lessons learned from money mistakes, and the value of investing in oneself. Katie shares insights…
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STAY POSITIVE! Starting L & L Collective
In this episode of the Financial Rebellion podcast, host Todd Romer interviews Beth Romer, an entrepreneur and founder of L & L Collective, a marketing agency. They discuss Beth's journey into entrepreneurship, the challenges of starting a business, and the importance of overcoming fears and...
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Solo Rodriguez: Turning a Haircut Problem into a Startup with Zero-Cut
In this episode of Financial Rebellion, host Todd Romer speaks with Solo Rodriguez, a 19-year-old entrepreneur from Arizona who has created a unique grooming tool called Zero-Cut. The conversation explores Solo's journey from identifying a personal problem to launching a business, the challenges…
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Rebelling and Solving a Billion-Dollar Problem at 22
At just 22 years old, Connor and his co-founders are rebelling against outdated property management systems, and solving a billion-dollar problem in the process. Their startup, Kiva, is bringing smart-lock and digital key technology to the 95% of properties that still rely on metal keys. In this...
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How a 16-Year-Old Built a Thriving Tutoring Business
At just 21 years old, Reagan has already spent half a decade running her own tutoring company, Level Up Learning, helping K–6 students in Utah thrive in math, reading, and beyond. What started as a simple idea at age 16 has grown into a profitable, community-rooted business that employs multiple...
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The Hot Pool Boys: From Doubt to Success
In this episode of the Financial Rebellion podcast, host Todd Romer interviews William, a 19-year-old entrepreneur who runs a pool and spa service company called The Hot Pool Boys. William shares his journey of starting the business, the challenges he faced, and the lessons learned along the way....
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Gotta Sell 'Em All: Making Real Money from Pokémon Cards
In this episode of Financial Rebellion, host Todd Romer speaks with Matt Steiner about his entrepreneurial journey, focusing on live stream sales through social media platforms like TikTok. They discuss the importance of investing in oneself, overcoming fears and doubts in business, and the...
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The Lightbulb Moment: Starting the Etsy Journey
In this episode of Financial Rebellion, host Todd Romer interviews Sage Wheeler, a young entrepreneur who started her vinyl sticker business during the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss her journey into entrepreneurship, the importance of investing in skills, and the lessons learned from both her...
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I DJ underwater with sharks around me
In this episode of Financial Rebellion, host Todd Romer speaks with entrepreneur Bri Stevens about his journey from making a jersey in his basement to running multiple successful businesses, including an apparel company and event production for electronic music. Bri shares his experiences with...
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The Journey of Protagonist
In this episode of Financial Rebellion, host Todd Romer engages with entrepreneurs Cameron Olds and Dallin Merrill, discussing their journey in building their business, Protagonist. They share insights on the importance of differentiation in messaging, balancing family life with entrepreneurship,...
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Rebel against Adversity: Sincere's Graphic Designer's Story
In this episode of Financial Rebellion, host Todd Romer interviews Sincere Townsend, a young graphic designer from South Side Chicago who overcame significant challenges, including health issues during COVID-19, to build a successful business. Sincere shares his journey from humble beginnings to...
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Jack Romer's Entrepreneurial Journey
In this episode of Financial Rebellion, host Todd Romer interviews his son Jack Romer about his entrepreneurial journey, discussing the challenges and triumphs of starting a business. Jack shares insights on overcoming fear, the importance of adaptability, and leveraging technology like AI to...
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Rebelling against Traditional Finance
In this episode of Financial Rebellion, Todd Romer discusses the evolution of financial education, emphasizing the importance of being financially rebellious. He introduces the concept of Financial Rebellion, shares insights on Bitcoin as a legitimate asset, and draws parallels between the game…
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Side Hustle Differently with Philip Munroe
In this compelling episode of "Do Money Differently," Phil Munroe shares the transformative journey of turning his side hustle into a thriving full-time business. Starting with a simple yet innovative T-shirt design for his fraternity, Phil's entrepreneurial spirit quickly sparked interest beyond...
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Transforming Financial Futures
In this episode of 'Do Money Differently', host Todd Romer speaks with financial planner Alex Witt about the importance of financial education, especially for young professionals. They discuss the impact of early financial decisions, the significance of understanding cash flow, and the need for...
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Take the Scary Out of Investing
In this episode of the Do Money Differently podcast, Todd Romer discusses the importance of financial rebellion and how to take the fear out of investing. He emphasizes the historical performance of the stock market, the various investment options available to young people, and the power of...
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Credit Unions vs. Banks with Kemba CU CEO Dan Sutton
Ready to start investing but not sure where to begin? Acorns makes investing simple by automatically investing your spare change from everyday purchases. Sign up here and turn your small change into your future growth and get a $40 bonus for opening up your first investment account with Acorns.…
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