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If you’re like most people, you think earning more money will solve your problems. But what if the real problem isn't your paycheck—it’s how you define wealth? In this episode, Kathy Fettke—founder of Real Wealth and author of Scaling Smart—joins us to explore what “real wealth” truly means. From lifestyle design to questioning societal norms, Kathy unpacks how more money doesn’t always equal more happiness, and why time, health, and freedom might matter more than your bank account. 🌍 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Why more money won’t fill a deeper void ✔️ The difference between “real wealth” and “real estate wealth” ✔️ The shocking truth about how we spend our time vs. what we value ✔️ How we’ve been conditioned to follow a worker’s path—not an owner’s ✔️ How Kathy’s daughter is traveling the world on a $20K income ✔️ Practical ways to reclaim time and build intentional freedom ✔️ Why it’s you who defines your lifestyle—not your paycheck ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction: Can money really solve your problems? 1:00 – What “real wealth” means (and why it matters more than money) 2:45 – Exercise: Your top 10 values vs. how you actually spend your time 5:00 – Are you giving your best to work and your scraps to family? 6:20 – Yes, you can live differently—even on a smaller income 7:45 – Kathy’s daughter’s story: remote work, Asia travel, and $20K/year 9:10 – How school trains us to be workers, not entrepreneurs 10:30 – Intentional living: It’s not about luck, it’s about choice 12:00 – Red months: Taking intentional time off without guilt 13:15 – You can live cheaper in paradise than in a U.S. city 15:00 – Final words from Kathy + how to connect 📩 Connect with Kathy: 🌐 RealWealth.com – free to join 🎙️ The Real Wealth Show – available on all platforms 📚 Book: Retire Rich with Rentals – on Amazon 🔔 Subscribe for more real estate investing insights! 🌐 Follow Us Online: Website: https://sparkrental.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparkrental Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sparkrental 💼 About Our Channel: Welcome to SparkRental! We help busy professionals invest in real estate passively without becoming landlords. From syndication insights to productivity hacks, we cover everything you need to build wealth while buying back your time. Subscribe for expert interviews, actionable tips, and exclusive resources!