EconoMe Conference

I think our case study workshop at The EconoMe Conference got such an overwhelmingly positive response because we've had years of monthly local case study meetups to help refine the process and template.

Here’s how it works: one brave soul (affectionately known as the “willing victim”) walks us through a presentation of their financials: income, spending, investments, and future plans. Then, the group chimes in with ideas, feedback, encouragement, and the occasional reality check.

Case studies are so important because they provide a foundation for us to learn from each other. While the presenter typically walks away with new perspectives and ideas, they are not the only one benefitting. I see the same people come back every month because we are all walking away with actionable tidbits and mindset shifts.

Our next free Cincinnati local case study meetup is Monday Sept 16th at 5:30pm at the Madeira library. Join the local Cincy Choose FI group (search on FB) to see all the dates for our monthly meetups. I’m currently scheduling them on demand… so if you want to present a case study, please DM me.

And special thanks to Jackie Cummings Koski who ran the case study workshop at EconoMe and created a new badass template for us! The new template is even more comprehensive, flows really nicely, and the design/readability is *chef's kiss*.

One of the biggest myths about the FIRE movement is that it’s full of people who just don’t want to work.

But I think most of us recognize that work is an important part of well-being.

What we're really doing is separating our finances from our work.

We're right sizing the role that work plays in our lives. We are freeing work from the confines of a “job”. And most importantly, we are taking OWNERSHIP of our work.

Because work isn’t the problem.

Employment in a capitalist hellscape is the problem.

Capitalism is sneaky.

It convinces you that getting a “good job” is the goal.
That working harder is the path to freedom.
That the next promotion or raise will finally fulfill you.

But here’s the truth:

The only way to win in capitalism is ownership of stocks, bonds, property, and businesses.

And ultimately, true wealth is about time ownership (which is the only asset that we cannot get more of).

Employment, no matter how cushy the benefits, will never give you full autonomy over your time.

This is why self-employment and entrepreneurship matter.

True wealth isn’t having a job with good benefits.
It’s owning your time.
It’s building income streams that work harder than you ever could.
It’s walking away from the game when you realize the rules were never designed for your freedom.

🔥 Use employment as a means to an end.
Buy assets. Build ownership. Reclaim your time.

Then use that time to make friends who get it.

Because FI is way better with friends!

Thanks so much to Bill Yount from Catching Up to FI for the kind words! 🙏

Coming from someone who truly gets the power of community, this means a lot. We love partying with you and the Catching Up to FI crew every year!

And Bill’s not alone — check out all our ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google reviews (link in bio).

If EconoMe lit a fire for you, help us spread the word: leave a review and let others know what makes this event special 🔥