When it comes to buying your first home, it’s not just about the down payment, it’s about being financially and emotionally prepared.

In this episode of Unfinished Business, David Sliman sits down with Brian Vieaux, President and COO of FinLocker, to break down the tools, timing, and mindset needed to build wealth through real estate.

Brian shares the real reason he left corporate comfort to lead a fintech startup focused on financial literacy and homeownership readiness. From helping consumers track credit, savings, debt-to-income, and employment health (all inside one app) he’s on a mission to change how we prepare for financial success.

Key Takeaways:

• “Credit optimization” matters more than you think – Why building a profile early beats fixing it late. Renting is more expensive than you think – How to plan and buy even with rising interest rates.
• The four metrics of readiness – Assets, credit, income/employment, and debt-to-income: the real pillars of sustainable homeownership.

🎙️ Podcast Quote: "You can be a victim or a victor, be a victor." – Brian Vieaux

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Connect with Brian Vieaux:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianvieaux/
• Website: https://finlocker.com/

Connect with David Sliman

• Website: http://salesproformance.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidslimansalespro/
• Linktr: https://linktr.ee/salesproformance
• YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SalesProformancePCS

• Email: GoPro@SalesProformance.com

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