Focus on This in Your 20s if You Want Financial Freedom | Real Wealth Review with Ishaq | Ep 15
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This episode dives deep into what REAL wealth looks like for young entrepreneurs, side-hustlers, and content creators who want financial freedom — not just income.
Brad sits down with Ishaq, a 21-year-old hustler who flips clothes, sells designer streetwear, models, creates fitness content, and wants to inspire young men to build discipline, mindset, and purpose.
For the first time, Ishaq gets a full Real Wealth Rating, breaking down his:
• Monthly expenses
• Side hustles
• Income streams
• Mindset
• Investments
• Future vision
• Money habits
Brad reveals what Ishaq is doing right… and what’s holding him back from becoming truly wealthy.
If you’re in your teens or 20s — or you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by all the “hustle” content online — this episode shows you how to simplify your plans, focus on what matters, and start building real, lasting financial freedom.
If you’ve ever felt behind, inconsistent, or unclear about where your money is going—this episode will give you clarity, hope, and a path forward.
💡 Key Takeaways
- Why many young hustlers stay broke despite working hard
- How to use your 20s to build financial momentum
- The difference between income and wealth
- Why reducing expenses is your first superpower
- How to choose the right hustle to scale
- Why passive income must start early — even with small amounts
- How faith and family shape your financial habits
- Why reading The Intelligent Investor can change your life
- How to create a plan that builds freedom, not stress
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⏳ Chapters
00:00 – Introduction
03:05 – How His Modeling Career Actually Works
05:20 – Side Hustles: Flipping Clothes, Furniture & Even Puppies
09:00 – Content Creation, Posting Consistently & Fitness Coaching
13:00 – His Budget: Food, Gas, Clothes & Real Expenses
17:44 – Travel, Lifestyle & Where His Money Really Goes
21:00 – Why He Has No Debt & Lives With His Parents
23:00 – His Purpose: Inspiring Young Men Through Fitness & Mindset
26:00 – How His Family Shaped His Hustle Mentality
33:00 – Does He Invest? Stocks, Crypto & Courses
34:50 – Brad Introduces Real Estate Wholesaling
35:05 – Why Flipping Houses Makes More Than Flipping Clothes
37:00 – Understanding Passive Income for the First Time
38:32 – What Real Financial Freedom Looks Like
42:11 – The Success Plan for His 20s
46:10 – Saving With Gold & Silver Instead of Cash
47:38 – Final Real Wealth Score
48:30 – Encouragement for Young Hustlers & Closing
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