Ep #191: From Future Priest to RIA Owner – The Career of Ben Martinek

February 13, 2019

Ep 191 - Ben Martinek

From a Kentucky monastery to paying off over $100,000 in debt by co-driving a truck with his wife, Ben Martinek has had an unusual journey to starting his own financial planning firm. In this episode, he shares how the unconventional nature of his career path, his passion for philosophy, and discovering Dave Ramsey got him started in the financial world.

Listen in to get a deeper look at the hard work, time, and perseverance that went into Ben's now successful practice. We discuss how he earned money and brought in clients while growing his firm, as well as some valuable tips on starting a business, staying focused, and finding balance while in the midst of stress, change, and growth.

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What You'll Learn from This Episode:

An overview of Ben's firm, how he works, and who he serves.
His interest in philosophy and how that affected his career path.
His journey with religion and why he switched directions.
Why he and his wife decided to drive trucks.
What got him started with financial planning.
How he realized he wanted to start his own firm.
How he brought in money while building his business.
The challenges he faced with finding confidence and growing his business.
Where his clients come from.
How his unique interests have helped him find a niche.
The importance of authenticity.
How he arranges his pricing.
His best advice on perseverance and vision.

Featured on the Show:

Bill Martinek: Website | LinkedIn | XYPN | Facebook | Twitter | Google+
Thrivent
Dave Ramsey
Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
NAPFA Genisis
Kaplan
McCarthy Tax Prep
CSLA Institute

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