Today we studied foreclosures, forbearance, bankruptcy, and estate planning.  Our final case study of this course was intense and incredible.  I love a good puzzle, and this one challenged our group.  We also were able to visit with the different facets of FPU (Financial Peace University).  I got to see two old friends:Coach Campbell and SOS This is Coach Campbell - the Senior Corporate Trainer.  He is the man who heads up the Workplace training for Financial Peace University.  I met him 2 … [Read more...]

Another full day of case studies, lessons, and food.  But we got out a little early to go out for dinner (yes, more food).  If you ever want to meet with very kind and thoughtful people then you need to meet a financial counselor who received their training from Dave Ramsey's group.  Everyone here has a big heart - and talented (in a financial way!).  I'm sitting with CPAs, Attorneys, business owners, a large and wonderful group of people from all over the United States, a couple from … [Read more...]

Day 02 of Dave Ramsey's Financial Counselor Training. A couple case studies, lessons on how to act with (or react to) different personality styles, and another employee of the Lampo Group with an incredible background - Chris Hogan.  I had never heard of Chris Hogan until this week, but this guy has an AWESOME story. Chris Hogan is a ROCK STAR! First of all you need to visualize this man.  He has an incredibly booming voice, one that would make you think of Barry White.  Chris used to … [Read more...]

This week I will check off another item from my "to do" list.  Over the next week 85 good-hearted folks from all over the United States, Canada, and even Australia are gathering for long days of training for financial counseling.  Day 01 consisted of travel, introductions, two lessons, and one case study.  Oh, and there is homework when we got back to our hotel.  We have been told more than a few times that we should leave here exhausted but energized at the same time.  If this course is … [Read more...]