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Level Up Financial Coaching

I'm an adventurer and food lover who values time freedom. I retired at 36 and now I teach overworked high-achievers how to design a life they love. Subscribe to my newsletter for a kind and supportive approach to personal finance, small business growth, and early retirement.

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The “busy season” lie that’s keeping you stuck

Hey Reader, You ever say this to yourself? “I just need to get through this busy season first…” Maybe it’s work. Maybe it’s the move. Maybe it’s the wedding, the baby, the chaos, the client visit, the back-to-back travel. Whatever it is, it feels like a reasonable delay. Just a little pause before you finally fix your finances, set up your system, or deal with the mental load that’s been draining you for months. But here’s the truth no one talks about: “I'm too busy right now” is usually code...

A six-figure salary doesn’t mean peace of mind. Here’s why.

A six-figure salary is supposed to fix everything, right? So why do so many high-achievers like you still feel behind, overwhelmed, or uncertain? Here's the truth most people chasing the next promotion never stop to admit: If more money hasn't already solved the stress and discontent, more money isn't the solution. If that's you, I want you to know three things: You're not broken. You're not bad with money. You've just got some sticky high-performing residue that no longer serves you. It's...

The life you want is closer than you think.

Reader, I've been doing a lot of reflection lately about why I do this work, the journey that has shaped my life, and what I want for you, and everyone in this community. There is no shortage of advice out there about how to save more, invest smarter, or retire earlier. But none of it matters if you end up building a life that does not fit you. So today, I want to share something I wrote. It is not a tip or a framework. It is what I believe at my core. If it resonates with you, I hope it...

Today I’ve got some really exciting news… Jamie, my soon-to-be wife, is officially joining Level Up! 🎉 We’re both thrilled to step into this next chapter together. It feels like the most natural evolution for our life and this business. And if you don’t know Jamie yet, now’s the perfect time to meet her. She wrote a beautiful article sharing what this change means to her (and for you): 👉🏼 Read Jamie’s story here So, what does this mean for you? Great question. Since Day One, Level Up has been...

Free investing guide for early retirement

Hey Reader, I’m turning 41 this weekend, and honestly, I’ve never felt more free. More time. More space. More alignment with what actually matters. And that didn’t happen by accident. It happened because I built a financial system that supports the life I actually want. To celebrate, I’ve got a gift for you. The Easy Way to Invest for Early Retirement GET THE GUIDE It’s the exact strategy I used to retire at 36. No hype. No guesswork. Just a simple, low-maintenance system designed to help you...