Ben Martinek's guest appearances

Ben Martinek

XYPN Radio

Real Presence Live

Worth Listening

The Best Ceats Podcast

Rianka Dorsainvil

Angela Moore

Nannette Kamien

Lauryn Williams

Mary Beth Storjohann

Anjali Jariwala

Wes Shannon

Pam Capalad

Arielle Minicozzi

Eric Thomas

Paul Hletko

Sunitha Rao

Michael Reynolds

Rob Brown

Jamila Souffrant

OwlTail

Today we are taking a break from the Millionaire Series to focus on financial transparency. April is financial literacy month. The entire purpose of the Worth Listening podcast is to help spread financial literacy and host Lauryn Williams wants to share her imperfect financial journey with you to show that we are all in this together.  Joining Lauryn on the podcast is her friend and fellow financial planner, Ben Martinek. Ben runs two financial companies called Bona Fide Finance and Student Loan Tax Experts. He is also the host of the FI Entrepreneur podcast. Martinek In this episode, Ben is going to interview Lauryn about her 2021 financial review and what changes she is making this year. In This Episode We Discuss:  The importance of tracking your spending  The downfalls of trying to save too much   What tool Lauryn uses to track her spending and budget If Lauryn succeeded or failed at her 2021 goals The importance of having financial accountability Why we can pretend or justify when it comes to our numbers The importance of self-care and what Lauryn is focused on in 2022  You can learn more about Ben and how you can work with him at bonafidefinance.com and studentloantaxexperts.com. If you want to further connect with Lauryn Williams at Worth Winning, follow us on social media:  Instagram: @worthwinning Twitter: @worth_winning Facebook: @worthwinningfp LinkedIn: @lauryn-williams 

Today we are taking a break from the Millionaire Series to focus on financial transparency. April is financial literacy month. The entire purpose of the Worth Listening podcast is to help spread financial literacy and host Lauryn Williams wants to share her imperfect financial journey with you to show that we are all in this together.  Joining Lauryn on the podcast is her friend and fellow financial planner, Ben Martinek. Ben runs two financial companies called Bona Fide Finance and Student Loan Tax Experts. He is also the host of the FI Entrepreneur podcast. Martinek In this episode, Ben is going to interview Lauryn about her 2021 financial review and what changes she is making this year. In This Episode We Discuss: <ul> <li>The importance of tracking your spending </li> <li>The downfalls of trying to save too much  </li> <li>What tool Lauryn uses to track her spending and budget</li> <li>If Lauryn succeeded or failed at her 2021 goals</li> <li>The importance of having financial accountability</li> <li>Why we can pretend or justify when it comes to our numbers</li> <li>The importance of self-care and what Lauryn is focused on in 2022</li> </ul> You can learn more about Ben and how you can work with him at <a href="https://bonafidefinance.com/why-us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bonafidefinance.com</a> and <a href="http://studentloantaxexperts.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">studentloantaxexperts.com</a>. If you want to further connect with Lauryn Williams at Worth Winning, follow us on social media: <ul> <li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/worthwinning/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@worthwinning</a></li> <li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/worth_winning" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@worth_winning</a></li> <li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/worthwinningfp/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@worthwinningfp</a></li> <li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauryn-williams/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@lauryn-williams</a></li> </ul>

Learning by Doing: The Delights of Getting in Over Your Head, With Ben Martinek

There may be no finer travel destination than Laguna Beach, Ca. Adorning its shores is the true jewel of the PCH in The Montage Laguna Beach. Of course, when you have a world-class resort, you need a world-class restaurant helmed by a world-class chef - Benjamin Martinek is just such a chef. Easily one of the most celebrated, consistently creative, knowledgable, and all-around wonderful humans on the west coast - Chef Martinek is exactly what you think of when 5-star dining comes to mind. He takes some time to sit and talk about how the changing world has hit fine dining, how he has stayed busy, and what the future may hold for his dining room, as well as others like it around the world. You don’t want to miss this one! The Best Ceats Podcast brings unprecedented access to the Orange County hospitality industry each and every episode. Bringing you the best stories, and the people behind them with every interview, The Best Ceats Podcast showcases the very best of Southern California’s bars, restaurants, and beyond.To support content like The Best Ceats Podcast, please consider supporting The Best Ceats, at:https://Patreon.com/TheBestCeatsTo learn more about Ali Coyle, as well as her debut track “Trust. Me,” please see her official website:https://alicoylemusic.com

There may be no finer travel destination than Laguna Beach, Ca. Adorning its shores is the true jewel of the PCH in <a href="https://www.montagehotels.com/lagunabeach/accommodations/special-offers/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIveO3xZzL6gIVBR6tBh2--QmeEAAYASAAEgI35_D_BwE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Montage Laguna Beach</a>. Of course, when you have a world-class resort, you need a world-class restaurant helmed by a world-class chef - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benjaminmartinek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Benjamin Martinek </a>is just such a chef. Easily one of the most celebrated, consistently creative, knowledgable, and all-around wonderful humans on the west coast - Chef Martinek is exactly what you think of when 5-star dining comes to mind. He takes some time to sit and talk about how the changing world has hit fine dining, how he has stayed busy, and what the future may hold for his dining room, as well as others like it around the world. You don’t want to miss this one! The Best Ceats Podcast brings unprecedented access to the Orange County hospitality industry each and every episode. Bringing you the best stories, and the people behind them with every interview, The Best Ceats Podcast showcases the very best of Southern California’s bars, restaurants, and beyond.To support content like The Best Ceats Podcast, please consider supporting The Best Ceats, at:<a href="https://patreon.com/TheBestCeats" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://Patreon.com/TheBestCeats</a>To learn more about Ali Coyle, as well as her debut track “Trust. Me,” please see her official website:<a href="https://alicoylemusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://alicoylemusic.com</a>

#20 - Ben Martinek Keeps A Kingdom By The Sea

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. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/191

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. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: <a href="http://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/191" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/191</a>

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