Original Show Notes: Personal Finance Blog Chris Browning is the creator of Popcorn Finance. After achieving a Finance degree and having an accounting job, he was still searching for a creative outlet. Wal-ah! Popcorn Finance was born. A quick personal finance podcast that is quick and easy to listen to- just like making popcorn. Welcome Chris! [1:46] So are you a microwave popcorn or kernel popcorn kinda guy? ·      Microwave but got a cool new toy ? [2:19] So you have quite the debt payoff story. You paid off $27,000. What did you do and how long did it take you? ·      Homing in on the budget ·      Took 4 years, predominately wedding expenses ·      Strict $0 budget, set aside a certain portion for debt each month [5:25] Do you have a big money blunder that you learned from? ·      Realizing how much debt he had ·      Kept using credit cards but started being counter-productive ·      Should have rather used cash base budget [7:8] If you could give your money challenged friend advice, what would it be? Why? ·      Create a budget, even if it’s simple ·      Switch to cash budget [8:18] What is your favorite personal finance topic? ·      Mental aspect to managing money [9:34] What are some of the goals you have for Popcorn Finance? ·      Idea come about over 3 years ·      Started in June 2017 ·      Meeting amazing guests has been the funnest part Sponsors [11:11] Chain of Wealth– If you’re interested in hosting your place our on Airbnb check out Hosting Your Pad. Katie created this online course to teach you how to maximize your Airbnb profile. If you’re enjoying this podcast, don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review! Value Link Round (VLR) [11:49] Why do people fail at achieving their dreams? ·      Mindset, sticking to a plan once you’ve come up with it. [13:3] What other books or podcasts can you recommend? ·      Journey to Launch ·      Paychecks and Balances ·      Planet Money ·      Broke Millennial [15:32] Do you have a favorite quote? ·      Eat well, read books, study yourself, expand your mind, do better & get better you are your greatest investment. [16:5] Any last advice? ·      Be more open about money, don’t be isolated ·      Do it with someone you trust Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/11f32da4-3081-471f-bf51-ea341b89ab1d/tip