Do.Different.Better
Sundays Noon-1 PM
Do.Different.Better is a groundbreaking radio show dedicated to financial and wealth education tailored for everyday people. Hosted by renowned financial expert Y. Elaine Rasmussen, the show empowers listeners with practical insights, strategies, and expert advice to achieve financial success and build wealth. Every episode presents profound conversations with industry experts, thought leaders, and accomplished entrepreneurs. These discussions delve into crucial themes like budgeting, investing, retirement, real estate, and entrepreneurship.
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Sundays Noon-1 PM Do.Different.Better is a groundbreaking radio show dedicated to financial and wealth education tailored for everyday people. Hosted by renowned financial expert Y. Elaine Rasmussen, the show empowers listeners with practical insights, strategies, and expert advice to achieve financial success and build wealth. Every episode presents profound conversations with industry experts, thought leaders, and accomplished entrepreneurs. These discussions delve into crucial themes like budgeting, investing, retirement, real estate, and entrepreneurship. Instagram: @DoBetterwithElaine YouTube: @do.different.better LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/y-elaine-rasmussen-21b4ba3/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-impact-now/?viewAsMember=true.
Do Different Better – Ep. 70: Private Equity, Exits: Wealth Grounded in Purpose with John Makarewicz
What does it really take to scale a company to a nine-figure exit—and still lead with purpose, humility, and a marathon mindset? In this episode of the Do.Different.Better Show, I sit down with John Makarewicz, Managing Partner at Faris Capital Partners. From private equity to personal values, John shares the lessons he’s learned from growing…
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Is your money mindset lowkey sabotaging your budget? �� This week on the Do.Different.Better Show, I sit down with Scott Maderer, a financial stewardship coach who helps everyday people shift their thinking, get out of overwhelm, and finally take control of their finances—without shame, spreadsheets, or stress. Scott doesn’t just teach budgeting—he helps you figure…
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The Opportunity and Big Beautiful Bill for America (OBBBA) is a massive economic package with tax code changes, business incentives, and regulatory shifts that could shape the U.S. economy for years. In this two-part Do.Different.Better Show series, host Elaine Rasmussen breaks it all down: �� Part 2: Corporate-friendly provisions and high-earner loopholes Real-world impacts by…
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The Opportunity and Big Beautiful Bill for America (OBBBA) is a massive economic package with tax code changes, business incentives, and regulatory shifts that could shape the U.S. economy for years. In this two-part Do.Different.Better Show series, host Elaine Rasmussen breaks it all down: Part 1: What’s in the bill and why it matters The…
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What’s more valuable than money? Time. But what if you could turn your time into money? In this episode of the Do.Different.Better Show, host Elaine Rasmussen sits down with Renee Hastings, CEO of Executive Help Now, to explore how a business rooted in service became a vehicle for empowerment—for herself and her clients. We get…
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You’ve heard the term—but what is a holding company? And is it just for rich people, or is it something YOU should consider? In this episode of the Do.Different.Better Show, Elaine Rasmussen breaks it all the way down: What a holding company is (in plain English) Why it protects your businesses and assets When you…
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What if your job could be more than just a paycheck? In this episode of Do.Different.Better, host Elaine Rasmussen dives into employee ownership and profit sharing as powerful tools for financial freedom, workplace transformation, and community wealth building. You’ll learn: What ESOPs, worker co-ops, and employee trusts really are Why profit sharing can boost retention…
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She walked away from a successful nonprofit career, built a life like a holding company, and decided that if she couldn’t find the capital—she’d build her own. In this episode of the Do.Different.Better Show, host Elaine Rasmussen sits down with Dr. Astrid J. Scholz—polypreneur, wealth hacker, and co-founder of Armillaria, Game The System, and Zebras…
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Have you heard of a Special Purpose Vehicle—aka an SPV? Most people haven’t. But they’re a powerful investment tool that lets you pool funds to invest in a single deal, like a startup, real estate development, or private fund. In other words: you get access to opportunities that used to be reserved for the ultra-wealthy.…
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This week on Do.Different.Better, I’m breaking down how to exit your business like a boss—whether you’re selling it, passing it on, or planning for “what if.” What you’ll get in this episode: ✔️ What succession planning REALLY means ✔️ The real deal on how to sell a business (and what buyers want) ✔️ How to…
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