Wealth isn’t built by chance. It’s built with smart business strategy, investment discipline, real estate insight, and financial independence thinking. Eric Brotman breaks down money, purpose, and graduating from work.

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In this powerful episode of Bricks and Banks Podcast, Stephanie Onwuemenyi sits down with Eric Brotman, CEO of BFG Financial Advisors and host of Don’t Retire, Graduate, to unpack what real financial independence actually looks like.

This is not about retiring early and doing nothing.This is about graduating into purpose, wealth clarity, and optionality.

📌 Key Takeaways

How to build financial independence without burnout

Why wealth mindset matters more than income

The difference between retiring and graduating into purpose

Common money mistakes professionals make silently

Smart risk management strategies beyond insurance

What strong balance sheets actually look like

🔗 Guest Resources

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebrotman/

Don’t Retire, Graduate Podcast

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