Financial Freedom Secrets Show - The 7 Figure Business Owner Podcast

Jackson Millan The Wealth Mentor

The Financial Freedom Secrets Show is for business owners who want more than revenue. You want profit. Control. Options. This show breaks down how to turn a successful business into real wealth. No theory. No hype. Clear strategy you can apply. Each episode covers: • Increasing profit without chasing more clients • Fixing cash flow so pressure drops fast • Paying less tax, legally • Turning business profit into personal wealth • Building assets outside your business • Designing a business that funds your lifestyle, not traps you in it You will hear solo episodes and straight-talking conversations with business owners, investors, and specialists. Real numbers. Real decisions. Real outcomes. About your host. Jackson Millan, known as The Wealth Mentor, is the Founder and CEO of Aureus Financial. For over 16 years, Jackson has helped service-based business owners increase profit, regain control of cash flow, and turn business success into long-term personal wealth. He has worked with thousands of business owners and helped create more than $3 billion in combined client wealth. Jackson leads a multi-entity financial services group specialising in profit coaching, wealth strategy, tax and accounting, finance, marketing, and property advisory. His work focuses on one outcome. Helping business owners find freedom beyond their business.

  1. Magnify Money The 3-Bucket System That Turns Business Owners Into Multi-Millionaires

    JAN 18

    Magnify Money The 3-Bucket System That Turns Business Owners Into Multi-Millionaires

    In this episode of the Financial Freedom Secrets Show, wealth mentor Jackson Millan breaks down the 3-Bucket System; a simple but powerful framework designed to help seven-figure business owners stop leaking wealth and start building true, long-term financial freedom. After mastering the skill of making money, most founders discover a hard truth: earning more doesn't automatically create wealth. In this episode, Jackson reveals why so many high-income business owners are "wealth poor," how emotional investing destroys compounding, and why chasing income too early can quietly sabotage your future. You'll learn how to structure your money using the Cash, Income, and Growth buckets, how to protect your capital from market volatility, and how to let compounding work uninterrupted—without panic selling, bad timing, or unnecessary tax drag. This episode is for you if you've built a successful business but still feel uncertain about investing, if your cash flow looks strong but your net worth isn't compounding, or if you're ready to replace guesswork with a clear, decade-to-freedom wealth system. Key Takeaway: Making wealth and keeping wealth require different skills; many earn well but mismanage growth by cashing out too early. Compounding is the most powerful force in finance and works best over long periods of time. The Cash Bucket (0–2 years) provides security and liquidity, preventing panic selling of investments. Holding too much cash is a mistake because unused money does not compound. The Income Bucket (2–7 years) funds your lifestyle without selling long-term growth assets. Skipping the income bucket forces the sale of growth investments at poor times. The Growth Bucket (7+ years) is for long-term compounding and must be left untouched. The biggest compounding killers are early withdrawals, unnecessary taxes, and emotional decisions. Capital growth beats income for compounding because unrealized gains are untaxed until sold. Time in the market beats timing the market; staying in cash is the biggest long-term risk. Ge your Free Financial Scorecard here: wealthhealthcheck.com.au/?utm_source=organic&utm_medium=podcast

    43 min
  2. JAN 9

    How 7 Figure Business Owners Automate Their Investment Strategy Using The Investment Operating System

    In this episode of the Financial Freedom Secrets Show, wealth mentor Jackson Millan walks seven-figure business owners through the Investment Operating System Playbook – a step-by-step framework to finally turn strong business income into real, lasting wealth.   After covering mindset, planning, surplus, and debt in previous episodes of the Wealth Mastery Machine, Jackson now shows you how to automate wealth building so you're not just making good money… you're actually becoming financially free.   You'll learn why most successful founders are "wealth poor" despite big revenue, why building wealth is deliberately boring, and how to engineer a system that. This episode is for you if you've built a 7-figure business but still feel like you're starting from scratch with investments,  and you're ready to put a decade-to-freedom plan in place instead of hoping it all works out "later". Key Takeaway: You cannot skip foundations, cashflow structure, surplus, emergency funds, and risk planning must be in place first. - Most seven-figure business owners are "wealth poor," and need a system to convert business success into personal wealth. Wealth is built by increasing surplus, controlling lifestyle creep, and growing income systematically. The Investment Operating System uses automation, monthly contributions, and simple asset allocation to build wealth reliably. Long-term wealth comes from prioritizing growth assets, while keeping income assets and cash for stability Consistent monthly, quarterly, and annual reviews are essential to stay on track toward financial freedom. wealthhealthcheck.com.au/?utm_source=organic&utm_medium=podcast

    32 min
  3. JAN 2

    The Debt Destroyer System For Business Owners

    In this episode of the Financial Freedom Secrets Show, Jackson Millan – The Wealth Mentor – pulls back the curtain on the Debt Destroyer Playbook: a step-by-step system for 7-figure business owners who want to stop being slaves to debt and start using it as a weapon for wealth creation. If you've ever wondered: "Should I pay off my home loan faster or invest?" "Which debt should I clear first?" "How do wealthy people use debt without going broke?" …this episode gives you the full playbook. Jackson explains the wealthy person's debt paradox – why high-net-worth business owners often carry more debt on paper, yet are safer, more liquid, and building wealth far faster than the average person trying to "get debt-free" the slow way. Key Takeaway: The science of good debt vs bad debt – and why your home loan, credit cards and car finance are often silently destroying your wealth How to use the Debt Efficiency Matrix to work out which debts to pay off first based on cashflow impact, not just interest rate The three proven repayment strategies – Debt Avalanche, Debt Snowball and Debt Traffic Light – and how to choose the right one for your personality and cashflow How banks really assess borrowing capacity for business owners, and how to engineer your income, expenses and structures to maximise what you can borrow The Profit + Property connection – how much income you actually need to build a multi-property portfolio without overextending How to use debt recycling to turn non-deductible bad debt (like your home loan) into tax-deductible investment debt while you grow an asset base A step-by-step implementation roadmap to move from ad hoc decisions to a structured, scalable wealth strategy The risk management and buffers you need in place so leverage accelerates your wealth instead of blowing you up https://www.wealthhealthcheck.com.au/?utm_source=organic&utm_medium=podcast

    37 min
  4. 12/26/2025

    The Secrets To Sustaining Surplus: How $1m Business Owners Increase Their Cash Flow By 40%

    In this episode of the Financial Freedom Secrets Show, Jackson Millan – The Wealth Mentor – walks you through the Sustain Surplus Playbook: a no-b******t guide to financial freedom for business owners who refuse to live like peasants.   Most business owners didn't leave the rat race to end up inside a golden prison – stressed, overworked, making good revenue but with nothing left over. Jackson breaks down why 94% of businesses never sell for a meaningful profit, why most owners earn far less per hour than they deserve, and how to finally fix the problem by mastering one crucial lever: surplus.   This is not a theory. These are the exact systems that have helped Jackson's clients build over $3 billion in combined wealth, increase household surplus by 20–40%, and accelerate their path to financial freedom.   🔎 Find out how well you're tracking toward financial freedom: Complete the free 40-Point Financial Performance Scorecard at wealthcheck.com.au and get a customised report plus access to tools, calculators, and resources.   Key Takeaways   Why surplus is the only wealth creation lever you fully control How the Hub Structure turns scattered accounts into a simple "cashflow command center" How to structure your personal banking into fixed expenses, personal spend, lumpy bills, holidays, and a War Chest How to build a customised War Chest based on your real risks (not generic "3–6 months" advice) How to allocate surplus into short-, medium-, and long-term wealth buckets How to track the six core wealth metrics that actually move you from survival → comfort → growth → freedom → abundance How to reverse-engineer your lifestyle goals into required surplus, profit, and business revenue using the Profit Mastery Machine Why behavior, structure, and automation beat willpower every single time https://www.wealthhealthcheck.com.au/?utm_source=organic&utm_medium=podcast

    35 min
  5. 12/20/2025

    Financial Freedom Made Simple: The Aureus Strategy That Builds Multi-Millionaires

    In this episode of the Financial Freedom Secrets Show, Jackson Millan, The Wealth Mentor, unpacks the complete playbook behind the Aureus Simple Strategy System, the same system responsible for helping business owners build over $3 billion in combined wealth.   This isn't another complex financial theory. This is the One-Page Wealth Plan trusted by business owners who want to go from broke to rich, and stay that way.   Key Takeaway The Aureus Simple Strategy System is a proven one-page wealth plan that has helped clients build over $3B+ in combined wealth. Financial freedom starts with clarity, clear goals, a strong mindset, and a roadmap you can actually follow. The Foundations focus on stopping financial leaks, automating cashflow with the Hub Structure, and building consistent surplus (20%+). A strong Peace of Mind Foundation includes a war chest, proper insurance, the right legal structures, and complete estate planning. The Wealth Buckets System divides surplus into short-term, medium-term, and long-term investments to accelerate wealth with purpose. Your Freedom Number determines exactly how much wealth you need to never work again, using spend-down, capital preservation, or generational wealth strategies. The Legacy Machine ensures your impact outlives you through intentional giving and structured wealth transfer. The Wealth Tactics Toolbox provides practical strategies across cashflow, debt, investing, structures, risk, and estate planning to turn knowledge into results. https://www.wealthhealthcheck.com.au/?utm_source=organic&utm_medium=podcast

    45 min
  6. The Millionaire Mindset Playbook - How To Scale Your Mind For 8 Figure Wealth

    11/04/2025

    The Millionaire Mindset Playbook - How To Scale Your Mind For 8 Figure Wealth

    Jackson Millan, The Wealth Mentor, relaunches The Financial Freedom Secrets Show with a new, playbook-driven format. This solo kickoff unpacks Aureus Financial's end-to-end approach for seven-figure service businesses: squeezing more profit, buying back time, and manufacturing freedom by turning business cash flow into personal wealth. Jackson introduces the Wealth Mastery Machine: a system designed to deliver regular, repeatable results, and walks through a 90-day Eight-Figure Mindset Transformation Workbook. You'll learn how to diagnose the seven-figure trap, rewire your identity from business operator to wealth creator, apply six core mental models (like profit extraction over reinvestment and systems over sweat), and build automated wealth systems across liquid investments, property, business assets, and alternatives. If you want to disconnect effort from income and compound wealth outside your business, this episode is your step-by-step start. Take the 40-point Financial Performance Scorecard at wealthhealthcheck.com.au to access the workbook and bonus resources. Key Takeaways - Business ≠ Wealth: Seven-figure revenue can still mean being "wealth-poor." Measure it with the wake-up ratio: personal net wealth ÷ annual business revenue. - Get crystal clear on outcomes, presuppose wealth-building activity with systems, then manage compounding as a distinct skillset. - Shift identity: business operator → wealth creator. - Extract profit: take ≥20% of profit for investments (aim 50/50 with reinvestment). - Build systems, not sweat: automate investing so wealth grows while you sleep. - Diversify beyond the business: add liquid assets, property, acquisitions. - Choose legacy over lifestyle: set 10-year wealth + impact targets (use proper structures). - Make calculated bets: assess max loss, max gain, probability, then take the least risk needed. 90-Day  Roadmap: Weeks 1–2: Wealth Order (identity audit, profit & energy allocation check, network audit). Weeks 3–6: Identity Upgrade (install "wealth creator" beliefs and habits).  Weeks 7–8: Asset Diversification (start systems outside the business). Weeks 9–12: Eight-Figure Integration (lock in behaviors and metrics). Jump into our 40-Point Financial Performance Scorecard at https://www.wealthhealthcheck.com.au/?utm_source=organic&utm_medium=youtube to see how healthy your wealth really is and start building your own Wealth Mastery Machine today.

    38 min
  7. Unlocking Travel Arbitrage: Turn Business Spend into Business Class Flights with Steve Hui

    07/04/2025

    Unlocking Travel Arbitrage: Turn Business Spend into Business Class Flights with Steve Hui

    In this eye-opening episode, Jackson Millan, The Wealth Mentor, sits down with Steve Hui – Founder of iFLYflat, Australia's leading points flight concierge – to reveal how smart business owners are flying business class for a fraction of the cost by leveraging the untapped value in their everyday business spend. Steve breaks down the exact strategies that 6- and 7-figure business owners are using to convert payroll, ATO, and supplier payments into luxury travel, without spending a cent more than they already do. With airfare prices skyrocketing, this conversation will completely change how you think about business expenses and reward points. If you've ever wondered whether using points for travel is worth the effort – or how to actually make it work at scale – this is the episode you can't afford to miss. Key Takeaways: Maximise Every Dollar: Learn how spending $500K+ in your business can unlock tens of thousands in travel value – without changing your operations. Points Are a Currency: Why treating points like a financial asset (with a real dollar value) is key to flying smarter. Business Class at 45% Off: Discover Steve's formula to fly for $2K what others pay $10K–$15K for – with certainty, not luck. Timing is Everything: Why booking early, being flexible, and thinking like a "points investor" is the new competitive edge. Avoid the Points Graveyard: The harsh truth: if you can't use your points effectively, they're worthless. Let the experts help you unlock their real value. Ready to fly further for less and stop leaving value on the table? Visit www.iflyflat.com.au and book a FREE points strategy session with Steve Hui today. Stop guessing. Start flying business class – using your business. Connect with Steve Hui https://au.linkedin.com/in/stevenhui Important Links www.iflyflat.com.au Flight Savings Calculator https://www.iflyflat.com.au/flights-club-savings-calculator?utm=menu

    27 min

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The Financial Freedom Secrets Show is for business owners who want more than revenue. You want profit. Control. Options. This show breaks down how to turn a successful business into real wealth. No theory. No hype. Clear strategy you can apply. Each episode covers: • Increasing profit without chasing more clients • Fixing cash flow so pressure drops fast • Paying less tax, legally • Turning business profit into personal wealth • Building assets outside your business • Designing a business that funds your lifestyle, not traps you in it You will hear solo episodes and straight-talking conversations with business owners, investors, and specialists. Real numbers. Real decisions. Real outcomes. About your host. Jackson Millan, known as The Wealth Mentor, is the Founder and CEO of Aureus Financial. For over 16 years, Jackson has helped service-based business owners increase profit, regain control of cash flow, and turn business success into long-term personal wealth. He has worked with thousands of business owners and helped create more than $3 billion in combined client wealth. Jackson leads a multi-entity financial services group specialising in profit coaching, wealth strategy, tax and accounting, finance, marketing, and property advisory. His work focuses on one outcome. Helping business owners find freedom beyond their business.