Show notes
What if everything you thought you knew about personal finance was wrong—even after getting a finance degree?In this episode of the 2 Comma Club Podcast, I sit down with Brennan Schlagbaum (aka @budgetdog) to uncover the emotional, behavioral, and practical truths about money that traditional education never teaches.You’ll learn:• Why automation creates momentum• How to think emotionally and logically about finances• How Brennan left Deloitte and built a 7-figure business rooted in simplicity• Why your current financial system is broken—and how to fix it💸 If you’ve ever felt like financial success is just out of reach... this one’s for you.👇 Stay Connected:• John: @john.marsch• Brennan: @budgetdog• Newsletter: https://2CCnewsletter.com⏱️ Timestamps0:00 – Meet Brennan (aka BudgetDog) & Why He Built a Simpler System8:22 – How Your Environment Shapes Your Financial Future11:48 – Subscribe to the 2CC Newsletter 12:01 – The Leap of Faith that Forced Brennan to Choose: Career or Calling20:52 – Why Financial Education Has to Be Self-Taught25:14 – Don’t Be “Too Smart” for Your Audience (Marketing Lessons)32:00 – How Brennan Nurtures Cold Leads into Raving Fans38:41 – The Financial Education You Didn’t Get (and Why It Matters)45:20 – Inside His Offers: Book, Challenge, & BudgetDog Academy50:02 – 2025 Goals: Donations, Brokerage, and $1M/Month54:49 – The Leadership Lesson That Changed Everything57:29 – Where to Follow and Learn More from Brennan