Podcast
Join financial expert Bjorn Larson as he shares stories and has conversations with friends about the road to financial independence.
October 28, 2024
From Film To Finance Startups #59
Join Bjorn as he welcomes Len Smofsky to discuss boom and bust, and how a degree in film and directing turned passion into financial wellness. October 10, 2024
When Is Enough 'Enough'? #58
Join Bjorn to talk through splurging, FOMO, and inflated lifestyle spending, and different solutions you can use to remain true to your values and goals while maximizing the moment, too. September 19, 2024
Money With Friends #57
Join Bjorn as he welcomes friend, Olivia Hayden, UFCU Financial Health Manager. Olivia shares her personal experiences planning trips, splitting nights out, and talking about money openly with her friends. September 3, 2024
Cruising Using Savings #56
Bentornato! Buckle up with Bjorn as he welcomes back BCU colleague and friend, Joe Styx, to share his post-travel stories and financial experiences in Europe. August 22, 2024
Medals & Money: An Olympian Shares Her Story #55
Join Bjorn as he welcomes 1992 Olympian from Jamaica, Dahlia Sategna. With a nephew in the 2024 Olympics, Dahlia shares the process of timing and selection, competing and financing, and most importantly, enjoying the once-in-a-lifetime Olympic experience as an athlete. August 2, 2024
Managing Money as a Division I College Athlete #54
Join Bjorn as he welcomes friend and former colleague, Alex. Alex shares his personal story of being recruited to play Division I College Football, and how he balanced school, sports, and money. July 25, 2024
Golf Handicaps and Budgets #53
Join Bjorn as he walks you through what golf handicaps and budgeting have in common, comparing accurate spending to the Arccos Golf App, and how trending is essential to narrowing your financial focus. July 15, 2024
Flipping the Financial Script #52
Join Bjorn as he re-welcomes colleague and friend, Joe Styx. Instead of Bjorn inquiring our guest, Joe takes the lead as host, asking our man behind the mic some personal finance questions. July 5, 2024
Financial Planning for a Mini Retirement #51
Join Bjorn as he welcomes high school friend, Mitch. In addition to the FIRE movement and purging so you can splurge, Mitch talks through the everyday financial habits that have prepared him for a ‘mini’ retirement. June 14, 2024
Raising Money-Smart Kids with Money Mammals #50
Join Bjorn as he welcomes friend John Lanza, the Chief Mammal and creator of The Money Mammals; An award-winning Kids Club and educational program that teaches kids and their parents about money. May 31, 2024
Becoming a CEO #49
Join Bjorn as he welcomes friend and CEO of Novation Credit Union, Mike Kronebusch. Mike shares what his journey has looked like working for 3M, joining the Board of Directors of Novation, and now leading. May 22, 2024
Becoming a Professional Musician #48
Join Bjorn as he welcomes his good friend Adam Meckler to the show. Adam is a professional jazz trumpet player, composer, songwriter, educator, and entrepreneur. May 9, 2024
The Intersection of Mental and Financial Health #47
Join Bjorn as he welcomes Senior Benefits Consultant, registered nurse, and mental health expert, Ann Beauchamp, to talk about her experience helping employees thrive in their professional and personal lives by reducing overall stress. April 30, 2024
Behind The Scenes of Financial Planning #46
Join Bjorn as he welcomes Jim Kastner, CFP® to the podcast, new friend and financial advisor with decades of experience. We'll talk about what financial planning is, how an advisor can help, and so more.The material we will be discussing is not intended as ERISA, legal, accounting, or tax advice, nor is it intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which strategies or investments may be suitable for you, consult the appropriate qualified professional prior to making a decision.
April 10, 2024
When in Rome... Save on the Cruise #45
Buckle up with Bjorn as he welcomes BCU colleague and friend, Joe Styx, to share his spending strategy for scoring the most savings on his upcoming family cruise to Europe. March 27, 2024
Caring For A Sick Loved One #44
Join Bjorn as he welcomes friend and colleague, Deliana Gamez, to share her story of caring for her father when he became terminally ill. March 15, 2024
The Eighth Wonder of the World #43
Join Bjorn as he talks about the amazing concept of compound interest and why you should tell everyone you know! February 29, 2024
Do I Need Pet Insurance? #42
Join Bjorn as he welcomes friend and colleague Stephanie Rideout to talk about financially caring for pets. February 14, 2024
Navigating Finances as a Couple #41
Join Bjorn as he welcomes fellow financial experts and podcast hosts of For Better and Worth, Chris and Ericka Young, to the show. February 9, 2024
Teaching Teens About Money In A Way That Works #40
Join Bjorn as he welcomes fellow financial wellness practitioner, JP Servideo, to discuss teaching teens about money. January 19, 2024
Spending On What Is MOST Important #39
Join Bjorn as he welcomes fellow BCU colleague, Leahnor Vestrum to the podcast, to discuss the importance of identifying the most important values in our life. January 16, 2024
How to Experience Disney World #38
Tune in for practical tips on how to plan, where to stay, parks to visit, and what to skip; all while working within a budget. January 2, 2024
Rich Dad Poor Dad #37
Hear about the main themes from the book, “Rich Dad Poor Dad”, and what you can do to implement key takeaways. December 22, 2023
Are We In A Recession? #36
Join Bjorn as he welcomes Dave Brydun, BCU's Chief Lending Officer. Dave shares his thoughts on current economic conditions and what the analytics are pointing to for the future. December 14, 2023
Becoming a Professional Speaker #35
Join Bjorn as he speaks with internationally recognized thought leader, author, speaker, and transformational coach, Sean Albertson. December 6, 2023
A Personal Story: Kristi's Path to Becoming a Financial Planner #34
Join Bjorn as he welcomes Kristi Mertens, Managing Director of BCU Wealth Advisors, to talk about her personal story. November 22, 2023
A Personal Story: Bjorn's Path to Financial Wellness #33
Join Bjorn as he shares his personal story about why he loves what he does in the financial wellness space. November 06, 2023
Discussing: “The Psychology of Money” #32
Join Bjorn as he welcomes good friend and fellow BCU employee, Joe Styx, to discuss a very popular personal finance book. October 27, 2023
Do You Need a Financial Coach? #31
Join Bjorn as he welcomes Chris Wolgamott (CCUFC, CUDE), Director of Financial Well-Being at Meritrust Credit Union and an expert in financial coaching. October 16, 2023
Writing a Children's Book About Money #30
Join Bjorn as he welcomes the authors of the children's book, The Adventures of Bonnie Saves-A-Lot: Bonnie Discovers Money. October 9, 2023
Starting a Virtual Golf Business #29
Bjorn welcomes his friend, Pete, who along with business partner Sam have started a virtual golf simulator business in Minnesota, called 24 Golf. October 2, 2023