016: Sarah Von Bargen of Yes and Yes
Sarah Von Bargen of Yes and Yes is in the business of raising the bar (and the roof, and pointing out the stakes) on the way we make, spend, think about and relate with money. And that’s just part of what makes up her dynamic equation.
In this episode, we dive deep into money shame, the current economy as it relates to the pandemic, the importance of changing our mindset along with our money habits, and more. Sarah also offers up suggestions as well as potential solutions - including
how she’s handling the crisis,
what she’s advising her clients that’s applicable to pretty much everyone, and
what she’s now offering that could be a serious game-changer for those willing and able to take the plunge.
This is a juicy, thought-provoking episode. Enjoy.
Tune in
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Quotable Sarah Von Bargen
“For most people who are listening to a self-development podcast on their smartphone, on their wi-fi, I think that happiness and the life that we want for ourselves is a lot more accessible than we allow ourselves to believe.”
“What I am a champion of is living below your means. And so what that means is, if you make 200 grand, you’re spending 180, or if you make 60 [grand], you’re spending 50.”
“No budgeting software is going to tell you, ‘Oh! Every Friday you go to Target and buy things you don’t need because you hate your job.’”
“Just because your job title was a teacher, it doesn’t mean that you can only ever teach people under the age of eighteen in a classroom setting.”
“If you don’t do the work to figure out what actually makes you happy, of creating boundaries, of understanding your spending triggers, of understanding your behavior triggers, none of it’s gonna matter. You’re just gonna make more money and then spend it.”
Connect with Sarah
Yes and Yes (website)
@yesandyesblog (Instagram)
Money and Happy (Facebook Group)
Resources
The 1-Hour Money Multiplier (free download)
Lynda (offers courses; no longer free)