On this episode of CFO at Home, Vince talks with David Kennington, an author with 30+ years experience working as a tradesman, about trades as a viable path to making and building wealth, David explains how credit cards and lifestyle creep can quickly push tradespeople beyond their means, and notes that trades and technical training often include little financial education, making discipline and understanding the psychological side of spending crucial. They also discuss emotional attachments that drive bad financial choices, the role of spouses and clear communication in correcting ·financial misbehavior,· and how overtime or higher-paying jobs can help pay down debt only if intentionally paired with a plan. Learn more about David and his book, Tradies Earn While You Sleep, at tradiesearn.com

02:05 Trades and Money Burnout

02:38 Credit Cards and Discipline

04:26 Lessons From Mentors

10:17 Knowledge vs Psychology

11:53 Emotional Spending Stories

15:03 Couples and Money Talks

19:18 Overtime and Lifestyle Creep

21:51 Boosting Income and Investing

28:05 From Pay to Wealth Podcast

32:20 Websites, Book and Resources

34:54 Final Takeaways

Key Links:

• Tradies Earn

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-kennington-b6735340/

• https://substack.com/@tradiemoney

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