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Crushing Debt Podcast

The Crushing Debt Podcast is for people who want to eliminate the financial bullies in their lives. It is for listeners who want more money at the end of the month, rather than more month at the end of the money. The podcast provides answers around such topics as real estate litigation, partition, quiet title, chapter 7 liquidation, chapter 13 reorganization, and Chapter 11 business bankruptcies, short sales, loan modifications, creditor harassment and other related topics.
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Now displaying: February, 2026
Feb 26, 2026

What are some common things that hold people back from building wealth?

What can you do to avoid or counter these things, and how can you build wealth?

On this week's episode of the Crushing Debt Podcast, Shawn & George talk about ten things that typically hold people back from building wealth and what they can do about it, including:

  • Lifestyle Creep / Inflation
  • Confusing consumption with investing
  • High Interest Debt
  • Lack of clarity / not knowing your numbers
  • Avoiding discomfort, or being comfortable in the discomfort
  • No savings for emergencies
  • Comparison / Keeping up with the Joneses / Ego
  • Waiting for the right time
  • Helping everyone else before you're stable
  • Mindset

Let us know if you enjoy this episode and, if so, please share it with your friends!

Or, you can support the show by visiting our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/crushingDebt  

To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at GCFinancialCoach21@gmail.com or follow his Tiktok channel - https://www.tiktok.com/@curbelofinancialcoach  

To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at Shawn@Yesnerlaw.com or visit www.YesnerLaw.com.

And please consider a donation to Pancreatic Cancer research and education by joining Shawn's team at MY Legacy Striders: http://support.pancan.org/goto/MyLegacy2026 

Feb 19, 2026

Why is "we never fight about money" an unhealthy sign to a relationship?

Can you overcome your ego to ask for help?

This week's guest on the Crushing Debt Podcast is TJ Recinella, a financial coach, speaker, and the founder of TJR Financial Coaching, where he helps individuals and couples dream big and live free by moving from financial stress and confusion to clarity, confidence, and long-term freedom.

You can contact TJ at TJRFinancialcoaching@yahoo.com

TJ ’s passion for coaching is deeply personal. Early in his marriage, he and his wife, Christy, experienced a life-altering family tragedy that forced them to confront grief, responsibility, and major financial decisions all at once. 
 
Guided by his  personal and professional experiences, TJ and his wife eliminated over $300,000 in debt, fully funded their children’s education, and built a values-based financial plan rooted in preparation, margin, giving, and intentional living. Today, TJ walks alongside clients as a coach and accountability partner, helping them challenge cultural money myths, prepare for life’s uncertainties, and use money as a tool to support what matters most.
 
We talk about how TJ got into debt, how he got out of debt, and his motivation for doing so. We also talk about how to have difficult money conversations with your spouse, without ego getting in the way.

Let us know if you enjoy this episode and, if so, please share it with your friends!

Or, you can support the show by visiting our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/crushingDebt  

To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at GCFinancialCoach21@gmail.com or follow his Tiktok channel - https://www.tiktok.com/@curbelofinancialcoach  

To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at Shawn@Yesnerlaw.com or visit www.YesnerLaw.com.

And please consider a donation to Pancreatic Cancer research and education by joining Shawn's team at MY Legacy Striders: http://support.pancan.org/goto/MyLegacy2026 

Feb 12, 2026

Happy Valentine's Day from The Crushing Debt Podcast!

What is "good debt?"

What is "bad debt?"

What is debt that is neither good or bad?

In this week's episode, Shawn & George talk about the difference between "good" and "bad" debt, including a four-question debt test:

  1. Does the debt help you earn more money?
  2. Is the interest rate under control?
  3. Would "future me" thank "present me" for this decision?
  4. If I lost my income tomorrow, would this payment wreck me?

Let us know if you enjoy this episode and, if so, please share it with your friends!

Or, you can support the show by visiting our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/crushingDebt  

To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at GCFinancialCoach21@gmail.com or follow his Tiktok channel - https://www.tiktok.com/@curbelofinancialcoach  

To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at Shawn@Yesnerlaw.com or visit www.YesnerLaw.com.

And please consider a donation to Pancreatic Cancer research and education by joining Shawn's team at MY Legacy Striders: http://support.pancan.org/goto/MyLegacy2026 

 

Feb 5, 2026

Do you work with family?

How does relationship-based networking impact your life? Your company?  Your bottom line?

What are some of the biggest misconceptions about networking?

In this week's episode of The Crushing Debt Podcast, Shawn & George talk to Spencer Reynolds and his son Kamryn Reynolds, Co-Executive Directors of BNI Tampa.

Originally from Northern Utah, Spencer and his family packed up and 
moved to Florida in 2017, trading mountains for sunshine and lakes. With 
his wife, Tricia, running the show (let’s be honest, she’s the boss) and their 
four incredible kids—three adventurous adult sons and their adopted 
princess, almost 16—they’re all about outdoor thrills, especially water sports 
and international adventure travel. And when we say “thrills,” we mean it! 
Spencer’s an adrenaline junkie—skydiving, hang gliding, mountain biking, 
and even trekking to Everest Base Camp with his brothers. If it involves 
speed, heights, or a near-death experience, he’s probably done it… twice.  
(Ask about their Grand Canyon White Water Rafting trip from last year, 
wild!) 


Before becoming the networking master he is today, Spencer spent 12 
years as a mortgage broker before making the leap into professional 
speaking and training in 2005. He’s taken the stage in every major city 
across the U.S. and Canada, teaching professionals how to build systems, 
work By Referral Only, and grow businesses the right way with referrals. 
Through BNI, he’s expanded his reach globally, inspiring thousands of 
entrepreneurs to unlock the power of relationships.

Kamryn Reynolds is a communication coach, keynote speaker, and the youngest Executive Director in BNI history. He’s the founder of Articulate Advantage, helping professionals speak with power, clarity, and confidence.

A USF grad, Eagle Scout, and fluent Spanish speaker after serving a two-year mission in Argentina.  Kamryn now specializes in keynotes and trainings for high-end hotels and resorts. Known for his high energy and practical frameworks, he’s on a mission to become an Ironman, a TEDx speaker, and an international voice for intentional communication. He lives by one core belief: connection is the currency of opportunity. 

Spencer, Kamryn, George & Shawn talk about:

  • What surprises them the most about working together.
  • Early money lessons.
  • BNI / Networking Success Stories
  • Biggest Misconception about BNI / Networking
  • How long before networking pays off
  • One business habit to adopt this year?  To stop this year?

Let us know if you enjoy this episode and, if so, please share it with your friends!

Or, you can support the show by visiting our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/crushingDebt  

To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at GCFinancialCoach21@gmail.com or follow his Tiktok channel - https://www.tiktok.com/@curbelofinancialcoach  

To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at Shawn@Yesnerlaw.com or visit www.YesnerLaw.com.

And please consider a donation to Pancreatic Cancer research and education by joining Shawn's team at MY Legacy Striders: http://support.pancan.org/goto/MyLegacy2026 

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