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Without the Bank Podcast

The archaic system of giving up money today, taking on risk, and hoping to retire is B.S.

This podcast seeks to help make you responsible for your money and your future. You are the one who cares more about it than anyone else. I am here to help you and provide the honesty you need. No sugar coating. No false claims. Just straight up truth.

Business Advice Investing Finance Money
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
19 minutes
Episodes
234
Years Active
2021 - 2025
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Ep. 234 - More Than a Policy: Creating Cash Flow When You're Starting from Scratch

Ep. 234 - More Than a Policy: Creating Cash Flow When You're Starting from Scratch

Not everyone is ready to start a policy today—and that's okay. In this episode, Mary Jo shares a real story of working with a firefighter/EMT who felt stuck financially. Instead of selling him someth…

00:19:15  |   Fri 05 Sep 2025
Ep. 233 - Savings is Not Making You Money

Ep. 233 - Savings is Not Making You Money

In this episode, Mary Jo and Tarisa dive into the importance of using money to create cash flow, and not merely saving it. They discuss Nelson's journey of overcoming significant debt and beating Par…

00:33:05  |   Fri 29 Aug 2025
Ep. 232 - The Truth About Becoming an Agent

Ep. 232 - The Truth About Becoming an Agent

In this episode, Mary Jo and Tarisa dive into the realities of being a life insurance agent, addressing the industry's complexities and the challenges that new agents face. They discuss the importanc…

01:05:30  |   Fri 22 Aug 2025
Ep. 231 - Concept Over Numbers

Ep. 231 - Concept Over Numbers

In this episode, Mary Jo and Tarisa tackle a common question about financial strategies: whether to 'buy term and invest the difference' - or to choose a dividend paying whole life policy, and to imp…

00:21:37  |   Fri 15 Aug 2025
Ep. 230 - Avoiding Taxes

Ep. 230 - Avoiding Taxes

Some of the worst advice we ever get is to avoid taxes. In this episode, I run through some numbers of why it truly does not make sense to buy things to avoid taxes; we just transfer money to the ban…

00:17:27  |   Fri 08 Aug 2025
Ep. 229 - Don't Be a Shitty Bank Owner

Ep. 229 - Don't Be a Shitty Bank Owner

In this episode, Mary Jo discusses common issues faced by clients, such as unnecessarily canceling policies or being misled by other agents into switching policies. She stresses the necessity for con…

00:15:11  |   Fri 01 Aug 2025
Ep. 228 - Proof Universal Life Lapses

Ep. 228 - Proof Universal Life Lapses

In this episode, Mary Jo we delves into the complexities and risks associated with universal life insurance policies, using a real-life client scenario to illustrate the issues. This example serves a…

00:19:50  |   Fri 25 Jul 2025
Ep. 227 - Cash Flow vs. Net Worth

Ep. 227 - Cash Flow vs. Net Worth

Mary Jo explains why chasing net worth won't move you forward and why cash flow is what truly matters. She shows how using your money with purpose can open the door to real freedom and momentum.

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00:18:47  |   Fri 18 Jul 2025
Ep. 226 - Scarcity Thinking is Killing Your Wealth

Ep. 226 - Scarcity Thinking is Killing Your Wealth

Scarcity thinking might feel safe, but it's quietly sabotaging your financial future. In this episode, Mary Jo unpacks how emotional baggage, financial PTSD, and debt-free obsession can block real we…

00:22:03  |   Fri 11 Jul 2025
Ep. 225 - The High Cost of Doing it All Yourself

Ep. 225 - The High Cost of Doing it All Yourself

In today's episode, Mary Jo calls out the chaos in blue-collar businesses and makes a clear case for hiring help. If you're in the trades and tired of missed calls, poor communication, and 70-hour wo…

00:14:50  |   Fri 04 Jul 2025
Ep. 224 - Prepare for Partnerships to Die

Ep. 224 - Prepare for Partnerships to Die

What happens if your partner or key employee dies? Mary Jo shares why buy-sell and key man policies are a must to protect your business.

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00:15:35  |   Fri 27 Jun 2025
Ep. 223 - Codie Sanchez Meets Infinite Banking

Ep. 223 - Codie Sanchez Meets Infinite Banking

Mary Jo and Tarisa discuss Codie Sanchez's business-buying strategy and how infinite banking can take it even further. Discover why funding through your own system changes the game.

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00:52:31  |   Thu 19 Jun 2025
Ep. 222 - The IUL Illusion

Ep. 222 - The IUL Illusion

In this episode, Mary Jo and Tarisa expose why IULs fall short for infinite banking and highlight the value of transparency, guarantees, and real long-term control.

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00:45:23  |   Fri 13 Jun 2025
Ep. 221 - Don't Bank on Bad Habits

Ep. 221 - Don't Bank on Bad Habits

Today, Mary Jo and Tarisa dive deep into a question many face: Should you start an infinite banking policy while in debt? They unpack real-life examples, human behavior patterns, and financial discip…

00:28:46  |   Fri 06 Jun 2025
Ep. 220 - The

Ep. 220 - The "Cheap" Life Insurance That Could Leave You Broke

MJ and Tarisa continue the conversation and dive deep into the truths and misconceptions about Universal Life (UL) insurance policies, comparing them to Whole Life and exploring why guarantees matter…

00:29:31  |   Thu 29 May 2025
Ep. 219 - 3 Things That Truly Matter When Buying a Policy

Ep. 219 - 3 Things That Truly Matter When Buying a Policy

In this episode, MJ and Tarisa break down what really matters when it comes to life insurance: proper policy structure, guarantees, and working with the right agent. They dive into the dangers of cha…

00:32:47  |   Fri 23 May 2025
Ep. 218 - Roth or Whole Life? The Better Tool for IBC

Ep. 218 - Roth or Whole Life? The Better Tool for IBC

Curious about how a Roth IRA stacks up against a whole life insurance policy for Infinite Banking? In this episode, we break down the key differences, from control and liquidity to tax treatment and …

00:14:53  |   Thu 15 May 2025
Ep. 217 - Dave Ramsey Isn't Wrong: Addressing Inflation

Ep. 217 - Dave Ramsey Isn't Wrong: Addressing Inflation

This week, Mary Jo and Tarisa take a hard look at the popular claim that saving $100 a month can make you a millionaire by retirement, famously promoted by Dave Ramsey. Let's unpack the real math beh…

00:30:53  |   Fri 09 May 2025
Ep. 216 - Wealth is Relative... and Squirrels, with Tarisa Shelton

Ep. 216 - Wealth is Relative... and Squirrels, with Tarisa Shelton

In this episode, Mary Jo and Tarisa discuss the concept of wealth being relative to the people we surround ourselves with. They emphasize the importance of having a positive and ambitious environment…

00:32:46  |   Fri 02 May 2025
Ep. 215 - Holding Life Insurance to a Different Standard, with Tarisa Shelton

Ep. 215 - Holding Life Insurance to a Different Standard, with Tarisa Shelton

Why do we trust banks and the stock market without question, but scrutinize life insurance to the extreme? In this episode, Mary Jo and Tarisa dive into financial mindsets, exposing the double standa…

00:28:31  |   Thu 24 Apr 2025
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