Wallet Watch

Dream BIG with Giving Back

Wallet Watch has dropped a new episode: “Dream BIG with Giving Back” Tune is as our podcast host, Jessica, sits down with Danielle Coveart, Market Manager for our Grand Rapids and Traverse City regions for MSUFCU. They discuss how a core value like giving back plays a major role in the impact MSUFCU is making in the communities we serve. Don’t miss out! Tune in now!

Dream BIG with Financial Literacy

Wallet Watch has kicked off a new season AND dropped a new episode: “Dream BIG with Financial Literacy” Tune is as our podcast host, Jessica, sits down her fellow financial educators and shares the impact they are making across the country when it comes to financial literacy. They also share many financial resources for listeners like you to take advantage of and grow your knowledge!

Entrepreneurship: Networking and Investing

Wallet Watch has released their final episode of season eleven: “Entrepreneurship: Networking and Investing.” Listen as Paul Pradel, founder of Pradel Financial Group shares the importance of networking and investing when it comes to creating a successful business. Learn more from an expert as Pradel Financial is celebrating 21 years of service this year!  

Entrepreneurship: Securing Funding

Wallet Watch has released a new episode: “Entrepreneurship: Securing Funding.” 

Podcast host and financial educator, Jessica, sits down with MSUFCU Small Business Lender, Kam. Listen in as Kam shares what entrepreneurs need to have to be prepared to secure funding for either a business startup loan or a loan to grow their business to the next level!  

Don’t miss out! Tune in now!  

Entrepreneurship: Building Your Brand

Wallet Watch has released a new episode: “Entrepreneurship: Build your Brand.” Podcast host and financial educator, Jessica, sits down with Eric Smith, The Financial Literacy Coach, who has made a name for himself nationwide working with collegiate and professional athletes and teaching them the ins and outs of money management. Listen how Eric shares key concepts to consider when building a successful name and brand for yourself. Don’t miss out! Tune in now!  

Entrepreneurship Coaching and Mentorship

Wallet Watch has released a new episode: “Entrepreneurship: Coaching and Mentorship.” Podcast host and financial educator, Jessica, sits down with Harrison Leffel-Jones who is the Vice President of Small Business and Innovation at the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP).  Tune in as Jessica and Harrison talk about how LEAP and other resources are helping entrepreneurs turn their ideas into successful businesses. Don’t miss out! Tune in now!

Entrepreneurship: Importance of a Business Plan

Wallet Watch has dropped a new episode: “Entrepreneurship: Importance of a Business Plan.” Tune is as our podcast host and financial educator, Jessica, sits down with Matt Gillet, owner of Saddleback BBQ and Slice by Saddleback, to discuss the vital role of a business plan when building your business from the ground up! Matt also shares Saddlebacks story of how an idea grew into four restaurants, two brands, and some of the best BBQ around!  

Entrepreneurship From Passion to Prosperity

Wallet Watch kicks off a brand-new season, releasing their first episode “Entrepreneurship: From Passion to Prosperity.” Podcast host and financial educator, Jessica, sits down with master pastry chef and founder of Mr. Leslie’s Cheesecakes, Marcus Leslie. Marcus shares how cheesecake changed his life, taking a passionate hobby using his family to experiment on to now being his full-time career and well on his way to having his cheesecake enjoyed all over the state of Michigan and beyond.

Igniting Innovation Meet Silvur

Wallet Watch dropped a new episode “Igniting Innovation: Meet Silvur.” Silvur takes a holistic approach to retirement helping users understand and navigate different ways to maximize your retirement savings and prepare for the twenty-to-thirty-year phase of your life called retirement. Founder and CEO Rhian Horgan sits down with host, Jessica to share how Silvur was created and the impact it’s making in members lives.

Igniting Innovation Meet Changed

Wallet Watch has released a new episode, “Igniting Innovation: Meet Changed.” Podcast host and financial educator, Jessica, sits down with Dan Stelmach, co-founder of a Fintech called Changed. Changed is helping people all over the world transformation the way they think about debt repayment. Tune in now to see how the Changed app can help your journey to financial wellness and check out their website https://www.gochanged.com/.