Your Path to Real Wealth

Blue Barn Wealth

Do you ever feel like your life and money are misaligned with your values? Join your hosts from Blue Barn Wealth® to explore how to achieve real wealth, which they define as the sum quality of our values, relationships, health, sense of purpose, time, charitable giving, legacy and more. They and their guests will share personal experiences and insights about how to live a more simple, intentional, and meaningful life. In doing so, they hope you’ll find greater fulfillment on your path to real wealth.

  1. 10/11/2023

    An Expert Conversation on Alternative Investments with Dave Jensen from Sandlot Partners (Ep. 23)

    When it comes to alternative investments and deciding how to diversify your portfolio, how much you should be investing, and the risk that comes with it, you need an expert to help guide the way. In this episode, Jeff Brimhall, Ph.D., CFP®, CFA, and Benjamin Cummings, Ph.D. CFP®, are joined by Dave Jensen, an expert in the alternative investment space. Around three years ago Dave co-founded a private investment firm called Sandlot Partners, focused on two key areas: experts and alignment. Dave discusses:  Some alternative ways you can diversify your portfolio Some drawbacks when considering the risks that come with these types of investments Alignment and what that means for Sandlot Partners Some of his successful alternative investments And more Connect with Blue Barn Wealth: info@bluebarnwealth.com (801) 466-4101 Blue Barn Wealth  LinkedIn: Jeff Brimhall LinkedIn: Benjamin Cummings LinkedIn: Blue Barn Wealth Facebook: Blue Barn Wealth Twitter: Blue Barn Wealth Instagram: Blue Barn Wealth Connect with Dave Jensen: LinkedIn: Dave Jensen Sandlot Partners About Our Guest:  Dave Jensen is the Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Sandlot Partners, an independent private investment firm. Sandlot partners with exceptional founders and management owners who believe in the long-term potential of their business and provides them with growth capital, strategic guidance, and/or partial liquidity. Sandlot’s investors include family offices and strategic individuals that provide patient capital and seek strong alignment. Dave is a Co-Founder of Beacon Data, an expert data strategy and implementation consultant serving the private equity community. Helping tech and business leaders solve pain points and drive value through modern data infrastructure, analytics, and AI. Guiding light to companies serious about digital transformation and turning data into a strategic advantage. Dave enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife Liz and their 5 children. In addition to being an avid golfer, skier, hiker, and movie watcher, Dave is a former professional baseball player (KC Royals 3rd-round pick). Dave also volunteered and worked in Latin America over 3 years where he became passionate about and keeps up with the amazing people, culture, and Spanish language.

    39 min
  2. 09/13/2023

    Exploring A Better Economic Life Through Outdoor Experiences with Mark Widmer (Ep. 21)

    Wouldn’t it be incredible to learn about the economics in life through an outdoor experience that allows you to immerse yourself in a curriculum that helps young adults fully become responsible with their money in life? In this episode, Jeff Brimhall, Ph.D., CFP®, CFA, and Benjamin Cummings, Ph.D., CFP® are joined by BYU Professor Mark Widmer who teaches an integrated course on the economy of life. He is focused on leading the youth in a positive direction through performance management at the Marriott School of Business. Mark discusses:  An overview of the course he teaches, “The Razor’s Edge,” and his area of expertise including therapeutic recreation, evidence-based programming, identity development, organizational behavior, and performance management How he offers his students a new perspective on relationships in their lives that can help build their identity How the outdoor experience and break from technology that occurs in the curriculum provides his students with psychological and physical benefits And more Resources: How Will You Measure Your Life by Clayton Christensen Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Determination in Human Behavior (Perspectives in Social Psychology) by Edward L. Deci The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness by Morgan House Connect with Mark Widmer: LinkedIn: Mark Widmer BYU Marriott School of Business Connect with Blue Barn Wealth: info@bluebarnwealth.com (801) 466-4101 Blue Barn Wealth  LinkedIn: Jeff Brimhall LinkedIn: Benjamin Cummings LinkedIn: Blue Barn Wealth Facebook: Blue Barn Wealth Twitter: Blue Barn Wealth Instagram: Blue Barn Wealth About Our Guest:  Mark Widmer has a passion for applying theory and research in experience contexts to help individuals, families, and leaders thrive. As a professor and associate chair of Experience Design & Management, he teaches in the MBA and Executive MBA programs at the Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University. He conducts and publishes research and maintains strong industry connections through consulting.

    33 min
  3. 07/26/2023

    How to Live a Life You Love With the Resources You Have with Sarah Newcomb (Ep. 18)

    Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and stressed about money? Does the pursuit of wealth feel empty — like no amount of money can make you truly happy? According to today’s guest, the solution lies in financial education that focuses on resourcefulness rather than just math. In this episode, Jeff Brimhall, Ph.D., CFP®, CFA, and Benjamin Cummings, Ph.D., CFP®, are joined by Sarah Newcomb, Ph.D., founder of Thrive Financial Empowerment Center. Join them as they explore the relationship between money and happiness, so you can thrive with real wealth. Sarah discusses:  Intriguing research about money mindset The biggest psychological barriers that prevent sound money management (and how to overcome them) How “money messages” shape our attitudes and beliefs about money How to simplify financial decision-making in your day-to-day life And more Resources: “Loaded: Money, Psychology, and How to Get Ahead without Leaving Your Values Behind” by Sarah Newcomb Connect with Blue Barn Wealth: info@bluebarnwealth.com (801) 466-4101 Blue Barn Wealth  LinkedIn: Jeff Brimhall LinkedIn: Benjamin Cummings LinkedIn: Blue Barn Wealth Facebook: Blue Barn Wealth Twitter: Blue Barn Wealth Instagram: Blue Barn Wealth Connect with Sarah Newcomb: LinkedIn: Sarah Newcomb About Our Guest:  Sarah Newcomb, Ph.D. is a behavioral economist and Founder of the Thrive Financial Empowerment Center. As an applied scientist, Sarah adapts the findings of academic research for practical use in personal financial management. As a financial empowerment coach, she helps people avoid and escape the traps of mindset that contribute to financial hardship. Through writing, speaking, and applied research, Sarah is on a mission to help people get UNSTUCK and build lives they love with the resources they already have. Sarah’s thought leadership has earned mentions in Reuters, the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, HerMoney, and many other outlets. She is a regular contributor to PsychologyToday.com, and the author of Loaded – Money, psychology, and how to get ahead without leaving your values behind.

    32 min
  4. 07/12/2023

    Beyond Finances: Estate Planning with Stanford McCullough (Ep. 17)

    Estate planning stretches far beyond managing your finances. It includes planning for your future, your legacy, and how your wishes will affect your loved ones. In this episode, Jeff Brimhall, Ph.D., CFP®, CFA, and Benjamin Cummings, Ph.D., CFP® are joined by Stanford McCullough, J.D., LL.M., CFP® to discuss his new role at Blue Barn Wealth in the advisory space, working with clients as he specializes in estate and tax planning.  Stanford discusses:  When is the right time to start estate planning What a personal representative is and how it relates to your estate planning The ins and outs of advanced medical directives Why you should avoid probate during estate planning And more Connect with Blue Barn Wealth: info@bluebarnwealth.com (801) 466-4101 Blue Barn Wealth  LinkedIn: Jeff Brimhall LinkedIn: Benjamin Cummings LinkedIn: Blue Barn Wealth Facebook: Blue Barn Wealth Twitter: Blue Barn Wealth Instagram: Blue Barn Wealth Connect with Stanford McCullough: LinkedIn: Stanford McCullough Fabian Vancott About Our Guest:  Stanford McCullough, J.D., LL.M., CFP® is an associate attorney at Fabian VanCott. Stanford graduated from the S.Q. Quinney school of Law (University of Utah) and then received his LLM in Taxation from UC Irvine.  He currently serves as the Program Chair of the Tax Section of the Utah State Bar. Stanford studied for his undergraduate degree at the nationally-ranked financial planning program at Utah Valley University, and he maintains his CFP® certification today. Combining his CFP® certification with his LLM in Taxation, Stanford is well-equipped to be an asset for his clients in planning around their personal finances and in navigating their tax picture.  At Fabian VanCott, Stanford specializes in income tax planning for liquidation events, wealth transfer and estate planning, and business succession planning for high-net-worth families and entrepreneurs.  Stanford is surrounded by a team of reputable income and estate attorneys who assist on complicated income and estate tax planning cases and transactions. Stanford is entrepreneurial-oriented and started several part-time businesses while in college.  Stanford is an avid sports fan and loves skiing, mountain biking, canyoneering, and mountain climbing.

    31 min
  5. 06/28/2023

    A Simplified Guide to Disability Insurance with Bart Spencer (Ep. 16)

    Have you ever thought about what would happen to your income if you suddenly became unable to work due to illness or injury? Disability insurance can protect your income and provide a safety net for a time just like that. In this episode, Jeff Brimhall, Ph.D., CFP®, CFA, and Benjamin Cummings, Ph.D., CFP® are joined by Bart Spencer (aka The DI NUT), Director of Disability Income and Long Term Care at Allegis Advisor Group. They break down how disability insurance works, including critical costs and benefits involved. Bart discusses:  How to determine the amount of disability insurance you might need Why an employer-sponsored group plan might not be sufficient to protect your income The different types of coverage periods in disability insurance Key features you should look for in a disability insurance policy And more Resources: Council For Disability Awareness Connect with Blue Barn Wealth: info@bluebarnwealth.com (801) 466-4101 Blue Barn Wealth  LinkedIn: Jeff Brimhall LinkedIn: Benjamin Cummings LinkedIn: Blue Barn Wealth Facebook: Blue Barn Wealth Twitter: Blue Barn Wealth Instagram: Blue Barn Wealth Connect with Bart Spencer: Allegis Advisor Group LinkedIn: Bart Spencer About Our Guest:  Bart Spencer is the Director of Disability Income and Long Term Care at Allegis Advisor Group. He is very involved in the insurance community and is known as “The DI NUT” because of his passion for disability income protection. Bart speaks regularly in industry meetings such as gatherings of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA). He is past president of NAIFA Bonneville in Ogden, UT, and membership chair for the Utah NAIFA Association.

    37 min

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Do you ever feel like your life and money are misaligned with your values? Join your hosts from Blue Barn Wealth® to explore how to achieve real wealth, which they define as the sum quality of our values, relationships, health, sense of purpose, time, charitable giving, legacy and more. They and their guests will share personal experiences and insights about how to live a more simple, intentional, and meaningful life. In doing so, they hope you’ll find greater fulfillment on your path to real wealth.