In this episode, Tim talks with Adam Schaeuble, entrepreneur, podcaster, and mentor who knows firsthand the cost of overwork and the value of building businesses around lifestyle freedom. Adam shares how pushing himself to the point of hospitalization forced him to rethink success, why generational expectations pushed him toward entrepreneurship, and how he balances "enough versus more" in his financial independence journey.

He also opens up about his podcasting career, mentoring others in the space, and why creating impact-driven businesses matters more than chasing the biggest paycheck.

Tim is an entrepreneur who believes everyone should explore the opportunities that business and real estate can provide on the path to financial freedom. He owns and operates a wine & liquor store, a software startup, a consulting company, and a growing portfolio of commercial and residential real estate.

Tim's passion for independent business has led him to support dozens of other business owners. For over a decade, he has worked with businesses on strategy, processes, finances, and marketing. These experiences, along with analyzing dozens of other businesses for potential acquisition, have provided Tim with an immense knowledge base to pull from.

Tim has appeared on multiple top-tier podcasts in the financial space, such as Bigger Pockets Money and The Freedom Chasers Podcast.

[00:00 – 15:10] Hitting Rock Bottom
Adam describes how he worked himself into the hospital and what it taught him about the limits of hustle.

[15:11 – 29:55] Generational Pushback
Stories of family urging him toward "safe jobs" like the police force — and how Adam proved he could succeed another way.

[29:56 – 47:30] Enough vs. More
Why Adam filters decisions through lifestyle design instead of chasing endless growth.

[47:31 – End] Podcasting, Mentorship & Impact
How Adam built a platform through podcasting, what he teaches others about audience-building, and why creating impact matters more than income.

Guest Bio
Adam Schaeuble is an entrepreneur, podcaster, and mentor who helps others build businesses and shows around lifestyle freedom. Known for his transparency and energy, Adam combines lessons from his own burnout and reinvention with practical strategies for podcast growth and financial independence.

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• Instagram: instagram.com/podcastingbusinessschool/

• Website: podcastingbusiness.school/

• Threads: threads.com/@podcastingbusinessschool

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"The first time I actually hired an employee was the day after I worked myself into the hospital." – Adam Schaeuble

"Every time I saw my grandpa, he'd pull me aside and say, 'there are openings at the police department.' And I just wanted to show him my paycheck and say, look at this." – Adam Schaeuble

"In the financial independence world, we have to filter everything through enough versus more." – Adam Schaeuble

"My day-to-day schedule is more important to me than my actual monetary compensation." – Adam Schaeuble