What's Your Story? with Mike & Scott

What if the success you’ve been chasing for 25 years suddenly felt empty once your kids became adults?John Moriarty, founder of e3 Wealth and co-author of The Entrepreneur Playbook, opens up about the moment everything changed. After decades of grinding as a financial planner and entrepreneur, he realized “enoughness” wasn’t another zero on the balance sheet — it was protecting the family he had unintentionally left behind while building the business.In this raw and powerful conversation, John opens up about:Growing up lower middle class and the moment he decided “that will never be my family’s story”The painful conversation with his wife that changed everythingWhy he now teaches “enoughness” instead of endless growthHow an introvert runs a successful wealth firm without burning outHis surprisingly smart (and compliant-approved) way to enjoy Vegas, wine, and golfThe one money conversation every parent is avoiding… but shouldn’tIf you’re an entrepreneur, parent, or high-earner who feels like you’re “winning” but still feels something’s missing — this conversation will hit different.Chapters:00:00 – The wild Mayfair Supper Club roller-skate show in Vegas02:43 – John’s raw elevator pitch (and why he’s an introvert who loves people)09:35 – What “Enoughness” really means to a 25-year financial planner10:00 – The beach conversation with his wife that broke him (and healed their family)13:59 – How he mentors (and why most people shouldn’t try to be like him)16:07 – His son’s internship reality check: “90% of work is boring… and that’s the point”28:57 – The childhood money moment that still drives him today33:14 – How he & his wife do Vegas smart (comped rooms, points, and still have fun)37:11 – Rapid fire: Favorite books, the quote he lives by, best baseball stadiums38:42 – His #1 piece of advice for every parent listening right nowConnect with John:🌐 Website: https://e3wealth.com📘 Book: The Entrepreneur Playbook (Amazon now + Audiobook coming soon!)Thanks for watching! If this episode moved you, hit LIKE, drop a comment with your biggest takeaway, and SUBSCRIBE for more raw stories, mindset shifts, and real conversations.New episodes drop every Tuesday morning!TikTok: tiktok.com/@whatsyourstorypod_comInstagram: instagram.com/whatsyourstorypod_comX: x.com/WYSPodcast_comFacebook: facebook.com/WhatsYourStoryPodMike's Website: mikelindstrom.comScott's Website: scottleeseconsulting.comShow website coming soon!💬 Comment your biggest “enoughness” moment or the money conversation you still need to have with your family