Welcome to the Fit Rich Life Podcast. A show all about mastering Money, Fitness & Life.

In today’s special guest episode, I get to interview Deacon Hayes about paying off $52k worth of debt in only 18 months, how he completely paid off his mortgage by 37, then went on to build a successful online business that reached more than six figures a month. 

Deacon Hayes is the founder of Well Kept Wallet, a podcast and website all about money. 

He is also the author of the book “You Can Retire Early.”

Please enjoy a wide-ranging conversation with Deacon Hayes of Well Kept Wallet. 

Episode 76 is available on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, and wherever you enjoy your podcast entertainment.

Connect with Deacon Hayes:

Website:https://wellkeptwallet.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellkeptwallet/ 

X: https://twitter.com/wellkeptwallet

In this episode, you will learn about:

[00:00-08:45] Deacon and I discuss debt repayment and wealth building. 

[08:46-28:47]  Transition to self-employment and building an online business. 

[28:48-48:46]  Deacon shares his experience writing “You Can Retire Early” and how he was able to pay off his mortgage at 37.

[48:47-59:21] Exploring alternative paths to financial independence & the pros and cons of real estate investing.

[59:22-] Achieving fitness goals through accountability and small habits.

Key quotes:

“I decided to focus on growing the online business because I knew that’s what I was good at.” - Deacon Hayes

“One of my beliefs is, if you want to feel inspired, work to inspire others.” - Justin David Carl

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