A top-performing real estate broker leaves it all behind and heads to Florida to take on one of the Everglades’ biggest invasive threats. Hear how Amy Siewe became the Python Huntress, what a real hunt looks like, and what this kind of grit can teach you about building an investment strategy that actually holds up.Schedule a farm fresh second opinion with Retirement Wealth Advisors and get a plan built around your goals, lifestyle, and income needs. Call today and let’s have a real conversation about what matters to you and how you get there.You’d think it would take a big man to wrestle a 17-foot python, but Amy Siewe does it with skill, composure, and a plan. In this episode of Farm Truck Financial, Eric Kearney sits down with the Python Huntress to talk about what it takes to hunt an invasive species that’s impacting Florida’s ecosystem, how she went from real estate success to full-time python work, and what it’s really like when a python bites.You’ll hear how python hunting actually works, why experience matters more than brute strength, what Amy looks for on night hunts, and why preparation beats panic when the stakes are high. Then we connect the dots back to your retirement: the same discipline that helps you stay calm and execute in the Everglades is the same mindset that helps investors avoid emotional decisions and build strategies that drive results over time.If you’re thinking about retirement and you’re tired of guessing, start planning. Retirement Wealth Advisors helps you cut through complexity and build a plan based on your vision, goals, and income needs.

A warm, heartfelt cooking experience where success isn’t measured in dollars, but in time well spent. Angie Bayne and her daughter Ally invite you into their kitchen to share a family chili recipe, real stories, and the joy of slowing down together.Visit https://myincomeplan.com to learn how Retirement Wealth Advisors helps clients design a life rich in time, connection, and purpose.Welcome to Taste of Success, a special Farm Truck Financial limited-series where success is defined beyond numbers and portfolios.In this episode, Retirement Wealth Advisors client Angela “Angie” Bayne and her daughter Ally open their home—and their hearts—as they cook a cherished family chili recipe together. What begins as a simple meal turns into a powerful conversation about family traditions, creating space for what matters most, and how having the right financial plan can unlock more time for meaningful moments.From neighborhood Halloween chili cook-offs to rediscovering joy in the kitchen, this episode is a reminder that the greatest returns in life are often found around the table.This is Taste of Success—where food, family, and financial freedom come together.

🍴Ally's Childhood Chili Recipe_🍴

Ingredients

Base

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 large sweet onions, chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1 orange bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped

Meat & Seasonings

• 4 pounds ground beef
• 5 tablespoons chili powder
• 3 tablespoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Liquids & Sweeteners

• 1/4 cup brewed black coffee
• 1/4 cup red vinegar
• 3 tablespoons beef broth
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Tomatoes & Add-Ins

• 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed or diced tomatoes
• 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 small bag frozen corn

Instructions

In a large pot over medium-low heat, add the vegetable oil and minced garlic. Let simmer gently for about 3 minutes, being careful not to brown the garlic.

Add the chopped sweet onions and cook until translucent.Stir in the yellow, orange, and red bell peppers. Cook on low heat until all vegetables are softened. Remove from heat and set aside.In a separate large pan over medium heat, add the ground beef.

Allow it to begin cooking and browning slightly before adding seasonings.To the beef, add chili powder, ground cumin, cocoa powder, brewed coffee, red vinegar, crushed or diced tomatoes, cayenne pepper, flour, oregano, beef broth, brown sugar, and salt and pepper. Stir well to fully combine.

Once the beef mixture is evenly seasoned and blended, transfer it into the large pot with the cooked vegetables. Stir thoroughly.Add the kidney beans, black beans, garbanzo beans, and frozen corn. Mix well.Reduce heat to low and let the chili simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with shredded cheese, jalapeños, chopped onions, sour cream, and tortilla chips.

Medicare doesn’t have to be scary, but it can be expensive if you get it wrong. In this episode of Farm Truck Financial, Eric Kearney sits down with Southwest Florida Medicare specialist Carmella Rose to break down the decisions you face at 60, 65, and 75 so you can avoid costly gaps, penalties, and bad coverage.Ready to integrate Medicare into your overall retirement plan? Call Eric Kearney and the team at Retirement Wealth Advisors to schedule your Farm Fresh Second Opinion and make sure your income, tax, and healthcare plans are working together, not against each other.Medicare isn’t just a healthcare decision – it’s a retirement decision. Eric and Carmella talk through the “Decade of Decisions” from age 60 to 70, where Social Security timing, healthcare choices, and income planning all affect each other. From annual election periods to initial enrollment windows, working past 65, prescription drug plan changes, and the difference between government Medicare and private plans, you’ll learn why “just doing nothing” can be one of the most expensive choices of all.You’ll also hear Carmella’s story as a Cape Coral native, FGCU grad, mom, and local Medicare expert who has spent more than a decade helping Southwest Florida retirees sort through misinformation and sales pitches to find the coverage that truly fits their health, budget, and long-term plan. Eric explains why he and his team partner with specialists like Carmella, estate planning attorneys, and other professionals to help clients see the full picture – not just their investments in isolation.If you’re 60 and feeling that first “retirement is real” wake-up call, 64 and getting bombarded with Medicare mail, or already on Medicare but haven’t reviewed your plan in years, this ride is for you. Learn why the government gives you “guaranteed issue” at 65, what happens if you wait too long or pick the wrong plan, how medical underwriting can lock you out of better coverage later, and why December 7 can be one of the most important dates on your calendar each year.Whether you’re still working with group coverage, considering a switch to Medicare, or trying to decide between Medigap and private sector alternatives, Eric and Carmella explain why you shouldn’t rely on a 1-800 number or a TV commercial to guide one of the most important decisions in your retirement.

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