Year of Profit

About Year of Profit

The Year of Profit podcast, hosted by Joe Shortridge, is your go-to resource for transforming every aspect of your life. As a seasoned life and financial coach, Joe brings a unique blend of personal development and financial wisdom to each episode. This podcast is designed for anyone looking to improve their mindset, boost productivity, manage stress, and achieve financial success. Whether you're striving to overcome personal challenges, build better habits, or enhance your financial literacy, The Year of Profit offers actionable strategies to help you reach your goals. Joe's expert advice covers a wide range of topics, from mental wellness and time management to wealth-building techniques and entrepreneurial mindset. Each episode provides listeners with practical steps they can immediately apply to their daily lives, leading to long-term growth and fulfillment. Through relatable stories and proven strategies, Joe empowers you to take control of your life, create positive change, and maximize your potential. If you're ready to take your life to the next level and start living with purpose, The Year of Profit podcast is the perfect place to begin. Tune in each week for new insights, motivation, and inspiration to start your journey toward lasting success and well-being.

Publisher

Joe Shortridge

Category

business · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Feb 2022

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

155 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Day Trips in the Fall: Big Benefits from Small Escapes to save money and reenergize

   Day Trips in the Fall: Big Benefits from Small Escapes Click here to go to our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076311491473 Click here to see joe's book. https://a.co/d/0dCzvnb9 Click here to save in My Vinted page. https://www.vinted.com/member/3159124199 What if you don't need an expensive vacation to recharge, clear your mind, reconnect with people you love, or simply feel alive again? Sometimes, all you need is a tank of gas, a free Saturday, and a willingness to take the road you don't normally take. In this episode of **The Year of Profit**, Joe Shortridge explores the surprisingly powerful benefits of taking **small escapes**, especially during one of the most beautiful seasons of the year: fall. As the leaves begin to change, the temperatures cool down, and communities come alive with festivals, farmers' markets, apple orchards, pumpkin patches, historic tours, and seasonal events, fall creates the perfect opportunity to step away from your normal routine and experience something different. And here's the important part: **you don't have to travel far or spend a lot of money to create a meaningful experience.** We often associate travel with expensive hotels, airline tickets, elaborate vacations, and weeks of planning. But a day trip can provide many of the same emotional benefits without putting a major dent in your budget. A short drive to a nearby town can become an adventure. A scenic drive can give you time to think. A visit to a local historical site can teach you something new. A walk through a park can clear your head. A meal at a restaurant you've never tried can become a memory. The destination doesn't always have to be extraordinary. Sometimes it's the experience of **getting out of your routine** that makes the difference. In this episode, Joe talks about how changing your surroundings can help interrupt the mental patterns that come from doing the same things day after day. When life becomes repetitive, it's easy to operate on autopilot. A small escape forces us to slow down, pay attention, and experience the world around us again. Day trips can also be powerful for relationships. Think about the memories you share with the people closest to you. Chances are, you don't remember every ordinary night sitting on the couch. You remember the adventures. The unexpected discoveries. The funny things that happened. The places you found together. Experiences create stories, and stories create memories. Joe also looks at the financial side of taking a break. Living a financially responsible life doesn't mean you can never enjoy yourself. In fact, learning to enjoy life without overspending is an important part of financial wellness. You don't need to put a vacation on a credit card to have an adventure. Pack a lunch. Bring some snacks. Find free attractions. Explore local parks. Visit a small town. Take a scenic drive. Set aside a modest "adventure fund" and use it intentionally. The goal isn't to spend more. The goal is to **experience more with what you already have.** The episode also explores the importance of not waiting for the "perfect time." There will always be another bill, another responsibility, another project, and another reason to postpone enjoying life. Your life is happening now. That doesn't mean ignoring your responsibilities. It means understanding that rest, fun, exploration, and meaningful experiences are also part of a successful life. So this fall, Joe challenges listeners to take a day trip. Choose a destination—or simply choose a direction. Take the scenic route. Visit somewhere you've never been. Try something new. Bring someone you care about, or enjoy the adventure by yourself. Put down the phone for a while and pay attention to the world around you. Because sometimes you don't need a week-long vacation. You don't need a plane ticket. You don't need thousands of dollars. Sometimes you just need one day to step outside your routine and remember that there is a big world waiting just beyond it. **Small escapes can create big benefits.** They can refresh your mind, strengthen your relationships, spark creativity, reduce stress, create memories, and remind you that success isn't simply about how hard you work. It's also about knowing when to stop, breathe, and enjoy the life you're working so hard to build. So grab your keys, find a road you've never explored, and make this fall a season you'll remember. **The adventure might be closer than you think.** The Year of Profit podcast, hosted by Joe Shortridge, is your go-to resource for transforming every aspect of your life. As a seasoned life and financial coach, Joe brings a unique blend of personal development and financial wisdom to each episode. This podcast is designed for anyone looking to improve their mindset, boost productivity, manage stress, and achieve financial success. Whether you're striving to overcome personal challenges, build better habits, or enhance your financial literacy, The Year of Profit offers actionable strategies to help you reach your goals. Joe's expert advice covers a wide range of topics, from mental wellness and time management to wealth-building techniques and entrepreneurial mindset. Each episode provides listeners with practical steps they can immediately apply to their daily lives, leading to long-term growth and fulfillment. Through relatable stories and proven strategies, Joe empowers you to take control of your life, create positive change, and maximize your potential. If you're ready to take your life to the next level and start living with purpose, The Year of Profit podcast is the perfect place to begin. Tune in each week for new insights, motivation, and inspiration to start your journey toward lasting success and well-being. The Year of Profit podcast is a transformative resource dedicated to improving every aspect of your life. Whether you're seeking personal growth, enhanced productivity, better mental wellness, or financial success, this podcast offers actionable advice and insights to help you achieve your goals. Hosted by Joe, The Year of Profit focuses on empowering listeners to make positive changes in their daily habits, mindset, and decision-making. Each episode is packed with practical strategies and inspiring stories to guide you on your journey to a more fulfilling life. From tips on overcoming anxiety and stress to methods for boosting motivation and building lasting habits, this podcast covers a wide range of topics aimed at maximizing your potential. Listeners can expect expert advice on self-improvement, mental health, personal development, and career growth, all while learning how to implement these strategies in their own lives. Whether you're an entrepreneur, student, or someone simply looking to make a positive shift, The Year of Profit provides the tools and knowledge you need to create long-term success and happiness. The podcast's emphasis on actionable steps ensures that every episode leaves you feeling inspired, informed, and equipped to take your life to the next level. Tune in to The Year of Profit and discover how small, consistent improvements can lead to significant changes. If you're ready to take control of your life, enhance your productivity, and boost your well-being, this podcast is the perfect companion on your self-improvement journey. Subscribe now to start transforming your life, one episode at a time.

2. 

   28 Sept 2026

   Fail Fast Forward: 5 Steps to Your Future and your wealth

   Pleae hit Subscribe and shatre the show. Click here to go to our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076311491473 Click here for joes book on starting a podcast. https://a.co/d/0i9EraG5 Click here to see joe's book. https://a.co/d/0aDVnHbs Click here to save on clothing. https://poshmark.com/closet/toledojoe What if failure isn't the end of the road—but simply a detour pointing you toward a better destination? In this episode of The Year of Profit, we take a completely different look at failure. Most of us were taught from an early age that failure is something to avoid. We associate failure with embarrassment, disappointment, lost money, rejection, and sometimes even shame. But what if the people who achieve the most aren't necessarily the people who fail the least? What if they are simply better at failing, learning, adapting, and moving forward? The concept of "Fail Fast Forward" is about changing your relationship with failure. Instead of allowing one mistake or setback to define you, you use it as information. You learn what didn't work, make adjustments, and get back into action. In this episode, we break that process down into five powerful steps to your future. First, we talk about stopping the habit of calling yourself a failure. There is a huge difference between saying, "I failed at something," and saying, "I am a failure." One describes an event. The other creates an identity. Your mistakes are things that happened to you or decisions you made—they don't have to become the definition of who you are. Second, we discuss the importance of performing a failure autopsy. Instead of ignoring your mistakes or obsessing over them, examine them honestly. What happened? What was under your control? What did you learn? What will you do differently next time? The goal isn't to live in the past. It's to take the lesson and move forward. Third, we explore the power of making small bets. You don't always have to risk everything to discover whether an idea will work. Test things. Experiment. Start small. Get feedback. Whether you're starting a business, writing a book, changing careers, improving your finances, or pursuing a personal goal, smaller experiments can help you learn faster while reducing the cost of being wrong. Fourth, we look at setting a deadline for recovery. Failure can hurt, and you're allowed to be disappointed. But you can't allow disappointment to become a permanent place to live. At some point, reflection needs to turn into action. You have to decide when you're going to get back up and take the next step. Finally, we talk about creating a future bigger than your failure. Your past deserves your attention long enough to learn from it—but your future deserves even more attention. The rearview mirror can show you where you've been, but you can't drive forward while staring backward. This episode is ultimately about resilience, personal growth, money, success, and taking action. You don't need to have everything figured out before you begin. You don't need a guarantee that you'll succeed. You need the willingness to learn, adapt, and continue. Your future doesn't require a perfect past. It requires movement. So if you've been afraid to try something because you're worried about failing, this episode is your reminder that failure doesn't have to stop you. Fail fast. Learn faster. Move forward. Your next chapter could be waiting on the other side of the mistake you're currently afraid to make. And remember: One failure is an event. It does not have to become your identity. Hosted by Joe Shortridge, The Year of Profit podcast is your ultimate destination for personal development, financial growth, and high-performance living. This powerful podcast blends mindset coaching, productivity strategies, and wealth-building principles to help you get ahead of 99% of people and create a life of purpose, clarity, and long-term success. Each episode dives deep into essential topics like success habits, emotional intelligence, time management, entrepreneurship, discipline, and financial independence. Joe breaks down complex ideas into simple, actionable steps, giving you practical tools you can apply immediately to improve your daily life. Whether you're building a business, advancing your career, or simply trying to become the best version of yourself, this podcast delivers real-world strategies that drive measurable results. You'll also explore the psychology behind success, including how your brain processes challenges, how anticipation can give you a competitive edge, and how your environment and habits shape your outcomes. Joe combines motivational storytelling with proven self-improvement frameworks, helping you develop confidence, resilience, and a growth-oriented mindset that lasts. Designed for entrepreneurs, creators, and anyone committed to leveling up, The Year of Profit provides a roadmap for mastering productivity, increasing focus, managing stress, and building sustainable wealth. You'll learn how to take control of your time, make smarter financial decisions, and stay consistent even when motivation fades. If you're ready to break through limitations, create better habits, and take ownership of your future, this podcast is your weekly blueprint for success. Subscribe now and start building momentum toward financial freedom, personal growth, and a life driven by purpose and results.

3. 

   21 Sept 2026

   Success Is Hard, But Here Are the Steps to Make It Easier and biuld Wealth

   Please hit subscribe and share the show. Click here to go to our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076311491473 Click here to see Joe's Book. https://a.co/d/06G7JE4o Click here to see Joe's Vinted Page. https://www.vinted.com/member/3159124199 Click here to see Joe's Poshmark Page. https://poshmark.com/closet/toledojoe Success sounds simple when we talk about it from the outside. Set a goal, work hard, stay focused, and eventually you get there. But anyone who has seriously tried to change their life knows the truth: **success can be hard.** Whether your goal is financial freedom, building a business, improving your health, paying off debt, becoming more confident, or simply creating a better life, there will be obstacles along the way. There will be days when motivation disappears, plans don't work, and quitting seems much easier than continuing. But what if success doesn't have to be quite as difficult as we make it? In this episode of **The Year of Profit**, we take a practical look at how to make the journey toward success easier, more manageable, and more sustainable. The first step is defining what success actually means to you. Too many people chase someone else's definition of success without ever asking what they really want. More money, a bigger house, a successful business, or a particular lifestyle may look impressive, but true success starts with knowing what matters to **you**. We also talk about why trying to change everything at once can actually keep you from changing anything. Instead of attempting a complete life transformation overnight, focus on one important improvement at a time. Small actions repeated consistently can eventually produce enormous results. Another important lesson is learning to make the right choices easier. Your environment matters. If you want to save money, make saving automatic. If you want to exercise, prepare ahead of time. If you want to write, create a dedicated time and place for it. The easier you make good habits, the more likely you are to repeat them. And then there's motivation Motivation feels great when you have it, but it isn't always dependable. Successful people don't wake up every morning excited to do everything they need to do. They develop discipline, routines, and habits that keep them moving even when motivation disappears. We also explore the importance of breaking enormous goals into small, manageable steps. Sometimes the size of a goal can intimidate us so much that we never begin. Instead of worrying about the entire journey, focus on the next step. Success is also about learning to appreciate **boring consistency**. Real progress isn't always exciting. Saving money, making smart decisions, exercising, learning, practicing, and showing up repeatedly may not create dramatic results overnight. But over time, consistency can change your life. We'll also talk about failure, comparison, energy management, tracking progress, finding supportive people, and why you shouldn't wait for the perfect plan before taking action. Most importantly, this episode is about becoming the person who keeps going. You don't have to be perfect. You don't have to have everything figured out. You don't have to completely transform your life tomorrow. You simply have to take the next step. Then another. Then another. Success may always require effort, but you can make the journey easier by making it simpler, clearer, and more consistent. So if you've been feeling overwhelmed by your goals or wondering why success seems so difficult, this episode is for you. **Stop trying to do everything at once. Stop waiting for perfect conditions. Stop comparing your journey to everyone else's.** Define your destination. Take the next step. Keep your promises to yourself. And keep moving forward. Because sometimes the difference between where you are and where you want to be isn't one giant breakthrough. **It's simply the decision to keep taking the next step.** Welcome to another episode of **The Year of Profit**. Hosted by Joe Shortridge, The Year of Profit podcast is your ultimate destination for personal development, financial growth, and high-performance living. This powerful podcast blends mindset coaching, productivity strategies, and wealth-building principles to help you get ahead of 99% of people and create a life of purpose, clarity, and long-term success. Each episode dives deep into essential topics like success habits, emotional intelligence, time management, entrepreneurship, discipline, and financial independence. Joe breaks down complex ideas into simple, actionable steps, giving you practical tools you can apply immediately to improve your daily life. Whether you're building a business, advancing your career, or simply trying to become the best version of yourself, this podcast delivers real-world strategies that drive measurable results. You'll also explore the psychology behind success, including how your brain processes challenges, how anticipation can give you a competitive edge, and how your environment and habits shape your outcomes. Joe combines motivational storytelling with proven self-improvement frameworks, helping you develop confidence, resilience, and a growth-oriented mindset that lasts. Designed for entrepreneurs, creators, and anyone committed to leveling up, The Year of Profit provides a roadmap for mastering productivity, increasing focus, managing stress, and building sustainable wealth. You'll learn how to take control of your time, make smarter financial decisions, and stay consistent even when motivation fades. If you're ready to break through limitations, create better habits, and take ownership of your future, this podcast is your weekly blueprint for success. Subscribe now and start building momentum toward financial freedom, personal growth, and a life driven by purpose and results.

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Podcast Authority Score: 62 / 100

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