In this hard-hitting episode of Repair Shop Reckoning, Kevin sits down with Travis Smith, his financial advisor for the past 9 years, a trusted partner in planning the future of both his companies and his team.If you’re a shop owner, blue-collar entrepreneur, or hard-working technician wondering what retirement will really look like, this conversation will hit home. Kevin and Travis break down what no one is talking about in the industry: how to retire with dignity not with regret. From SIMPLE IRAs and compound interest to the generational wealth gap and boomer transitions, this episode dives deep into:-The real math behind retirement (spoiler: Social Security won't cut it)-Why most shop owners fail their people by avoiding long-term financial planning-How Gen X and Millennials can catch up and still build real wealth-What Kevin is doing differently to make sure his team actually retires-How to set up your business to run without you—and be worth selling-Why giving 10% equity to his top guys was the smartest move Kevin ever made-Why Travis believes most advisors are failing their clients-And what happens when AI, inflation, and aging boomers collideThere’s strategy. There’s history. There’s straight-up truth about legacy, money, and what happens when the old guard starts stepping out leaving businesses behind for the next generation. Whether you're 22 or 62, if you don't know what you're doing with your money... you're already losing.📢 This is a must-watch for shop owners who want to keep their people, build something that lasts, and get out without burning it all down.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/repair-shop-reckoning--6688688/support.

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