Level Up – Premier Episode: Unmask The Hero
In the series premier episode 1 of Level Up, we are joined by Ray “Coach Shoe” Schufford – retired first responder and founder of 2…
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Level Up – Episode 6: Talking Trades with Got Electric LLC’s Founder Grant Gotlinger
In this episode of Level Up, Desmond Stinnie and Addison Wiggin sit down with Desmond’s longtime friend and trades entrepreneur Grant Gotlinger, founder of Got…
What Average Returns Can Actually Do (If You Let Them)
Most people think investing is about chasing big wins. Finding “the next Apple.” Timing the market just right. Making that one move that puts you…
The Hidden Risk in the Trades: Why We Need Stable Skilled Trades Businesses
We often talk about the skilled labor shortage—but there’s a quieter, equally urgent issue hiding in plain sight: the instability of trades businesses themselves. Electricians,…
You’ve Chosen Your Benefits—Now What?
You made it. Whether you read one article or worked your way through the entire onboarding series—congrats on taking a powerful step toward greater financial…
Make Trade Skills Cool Again
In a recent episode of the Level Up Podcast, co-host Addison Wiggin put it simply—and powerfully: “We need to make skills and trades cool again.”…
Voluntary Benefits: What Are They, and Are They Worth It?
Once you’ve picked your major medical health insurance and set your 401(k) contributions, there’s often one more section of your benefits package to consider: voluntary…
The Wealth Ratios: How Much Should You Actually Save?
Once you’ve split your money into two boxes—spending and saving—the next question naturally follows: How much should go into each? This is where most financial…
Disability Insurance: The Most Overlooked Benefit You Might Desperately Need
It’s easy to fall into the trap of believing, “That won’t happen to me.” But here’s the truth: you’re far more likely to experience a…
Training Day: “Earning the Right to Serve”
Let me be clear: you don’t get to call yourself a first responder just because you applied for the job. You earn that title—day by…
