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Escape The Clock: How to Become Financially Free and Have the Option Not to Work

Daniel C. Rodgers
Financial Independence
Stock Market
Retirement Planning
Investing
Investment Strategies
Passive Income
Financial Freedom
Financial Planning
Personal Finance
Behavioral Finance
Real Estate
Generational Wealth
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Early Retirement
Financial Literacy
AI In Investing
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Join me, Daniel C. Rodgers, WMCP® and author of the award-winning book Escape The Clock, as I break down the tactics you need to take control of your finances and achieve financial independence.

These 40-minute episodes deliver bite-size, easy-to-understand strategies to get the most out of your money, giving you the option not to work, on your terms.

For the book, the planner, and more free resou... more

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Recent Guests

Ken Pitts
Veteran mortgage lender, financial educator, author of Kinetic Wealth
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Episode: Reverse Mortgage Reframed: How Home Equity Funds Financial Freedom with Ken Pitts
Anthony Weaver
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Robert Siciliano
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Matt Smith
Founder of Concert Financial Planning; author of the Financial Freedom Tour
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Episode: The Forever Paycheck: How to Stop Being Rich on Paper and Start Living Free with Chris Miles, Author of The Work Optional Blueprint

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Daniel C. Rodgers
Host of Escape the Clock, author and money strategy educator focusing on financial independence and practical planning.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Great Host!

    Knowledgeable host and great conversation!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cameron Tope
    United States2 months ago
  • Great!

    Great host. Great podcast! We discussed The Strategic Human Firewall™ and how to appreciate the value security has in our businesses and lives. Tune in for more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Security Conscious Dad
    United States3 months ago
  • Great host

    Daniel is a great host and did considerable due diligence on my book before we talked. I highly recommend Escape the Clock.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Caat1002
    Canada6 months ago
  • Amazing podcast on Financial freedom

    This podcast is very informative when it comes to steps needed to attain financial freedom. Would definitely recommend listening to this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cosmos Dar
    United States9 months ago
  • Life-changing yet approachable insights

    I just listened to this podcast and a breath of fresh air. Daniel’s episodes are always super bite‑sized and easy to follow, but still packed with really smart and actionable steps toward financial freedom. I especially loved how he blends practical projects with mindset talk, making it feel like I’m both planning and growing at the same time.

    And when Lane Kawaoka from The Wealth Elevator joined in, he brought in such incredible real estate investing knowledge—his book really opened my eyes to ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    leftrightleftcode
    United States10 months ago

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Life-changing yet approachable insights: Daniel's episodes are bite-sized and easy to follow, packed with actionable steps toward financial freedom; Lane Kawaoka added valuable real estate investing insights.
Great host. Great podcast! We discussed The Strategic Human Firewall™ and how to appreciate the value security has in our businesses and lives. Tune in for more!
Amazing podcast on Financial freedom This podcast is very informative when it comes to steps needed to attain financial freedom. Would definitely recommend listening to this!
Great host,Daniel is a great host and did considerable due diligence on my book before we talked. I highly recommend Escape the Clock.

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Reverse Mortgage Reframed: How Home Equity Funds Financial Freedom with Ken Pitts
Q: What myths about reverse mortgages persist and how do they hold people back?
Common myths include the bank owns your home or that reverse mortgages are universally expensive; in reality, ownership remains with the borrower, protections exist, and the loan can be a strategic tool when planned for.
Reverse Mortgage Reframed: How Home Equity Funds Financial Freedom with Ken Pitts
Q: How does a reverse mortgage differ from a traditional mortgage?
A reverse mortgage accrues interest and grows the loan balance instead of requiring monthly payments; you still own the home and the loan is repaid when the home is sold or the borrower passes away, with protections such as counseling and non-borrowing spouse rules.
Reverse Mortgage Reframed: How Home Equity Funds Financial Freedom with Ken Pitts
Q: What is home equity and how can it be leveraged as a financial tool?
Home equity is the portion of the home that you own outright; you can tap into it through tools like HELOCs or reverse mortgages, which allow access to cash without mandatory monthly payments in the case of a reverse mortgage, enabling a more flexible retirement plan.
The Family Governance Protocol: Engineering a Legacy That Lasts with John Knowlton, Author of Thinking for Success
Q: What is the family governance charter and who is on the board?
The top questions include deciding who sits on the five-person board and how someone earns a seat, with roles distributed across two committees (philanthropy and investment) and path for members to join after proving competence through committee work.
Borrowing With Intention: The Human Side of Leverage with Walt Postlewait, Co-Founder of Portfolio Watch
Q: What lessons did the guest learn from the 66-unit development disaster and how did it reshape his approach to lending and investing?
He learned the importance of avoiding emotional overcommitment, the value of frequent, transparent communication with investors and lenders, and the necessity of stress-testing and contingency planning; despite the setback, the project ultimately survived and investors were paid back, underscoring the importance of relationships and disciplined risk management.

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