{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62e90b7261c5da0012f7663a/62f5efcec7c15c00130d3fd4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why you need FOCUS with your future financial plan, with Andrew Rocks from Virtual Business Partners","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62e90b7261c5da0012f7663a/1660284801944-c43df930617f536d0a095439a292ae30.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this second episode of a five-part series, Vanessa Stoykov details the way FOCUS contributes to how financially comfortable we are - both now and later in life.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Vanessa is joined by serial entrepreneur Andrew Rocks to dive deep into the lessons learned from fictional characters pulled from Vanessa’s finance novel ‘The Breakfast club for 40-somethings.’&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>What you will learn in this episode:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>How Jasper mistakes living paycheck to paycheck as living in the moment.&nbsp;</li><li>How our parent’s financial choices influence our own behaviour.&nbsp;</li><li>When future success is not just about making a plan but also about finding sustainable ways to stay on the path.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>The direction and insight a financial planner can offer.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><h3>Quotes&nbsp;</h3><p><em>“It’s always better in a threesome’&nbsp;</em></p><p><br></p><p><em>‘Money is a byproduct of what you do.’&nbsp;</em></p><p><br></p><p><em>&nbsp;'If you're listening to this and you think 65 is a long way away, it's absolutely not because the time goes fast.’&nbsp;</em></p><p><br></p><p>About Vanessa Stoykov:&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Vanessa is an award-winning financial commentator, author and CEO.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>From her 22-year history of owning a ﬁnancial services education-focused media business, Evolution Media Group, Vanessa has a deep understanding of the ﬁnance world and has the unique ability to communicate this in a way that everyday people can understand.</p><p><br></p><p>A passionate financial educator, Vanessa has published two books and regularly appears in the media outlets such as News.com.au, Sydney Morning Herald, BC and The Today Show.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>You can find her website <a href=\"https://vanessastoykov.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>About Andrew Rocks:&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Andrew is the founder and CEO of the Announcer Group of companies, one of Australia’s largest privately owned firms. He began his company at twenty-two and has helped countless families shape their financial future.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>You can find him on LinkedIn <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewrocks/?originalSubdomain=au\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a></p><p><br></p><p>Links</p><p><br></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://vanessastoykov.com.au/blog/financial-freedom/unlearn-focus/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Lessons of Focus</a> </li><li><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com.au/Breakfast-Club-40-Somethings-Unlearning-Reinventing/dp/0730348636\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Breakfast Club 40 Somethings book</a> </li><li><a href=\"https://vanessastoykov.com.au/books/the-five-conversations-about-money-that-will-radically-change-your-life/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Five Conversations You Need to Have About Money book</a> </li><li><a href=\" https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-stoykov/?trk=author_mini-profile_title&amp;original_referer=&amp;originalSubdomain=au\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Connect with Vanessa on Linkedin </a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Please note that all content is general financial advice only. That means the advice does not take into account your objectives, financial situation </p>","author_name":"Vanessa Stoykov Pod"}