Welcome back to Together at the Top, where Nick Warner sits down with returning guest Jason Moncada, Director of Solutions at E-Tech Group. In this deeply personal and inspiring conversation, Nick explores the architecture of a self-made life, tracing Jason's remarkable journey from humble beginnings to a C-suite trajectory. Together, they dive into the critical intersection of professional ambition and personal finance, discussing how to build lasting wealth and break generational cycles. The episode provides a powerful blueprint for emerging leaders on managing success, finding your core motivation, and developing the financial discipline to support your goals.

Jason offers a masterclass in advanced fiscal health, detailing his shift from a paycheck-to-paycheck mindset to a proactive strategy of wealth management, early retirement planning, and long-term investment. He reveals that his relentless drive is not just for professional achievement but is deeply rooted in honoring his family’s sacrifices and creating new opportunities for his children. This conversation goes beyond the balance sheet to examine the soulful side of leadership, including the art of hiring, the power of vulnerability, and the importance of having a plan that aligns your career with your life. Listen in to gain invaluable, real-world advice on how to build a life of purpose and prosperity, no matter where you start.

Episode Highlights:

• The critical importance of early and consistent financial planning for long-term wealth.
• How to move beyond a paycheck-to-paycheck mindset, even as your income grows.
• The power of honoring past sacrifices to fuel future ambitions and break generational cycles.
• Using family and personal goals as the ultimate motivation for professional success.
• Why hiring is more of an art than a science and the keys to building a rockstar team.
• The leadership lesson of learning empathy and tailoring communication to your people.
• How to create a life plan that integrates career, family, and financial health.
• The necessity of being "obsessed" and ignoring external timelines to accelerate your career trajectory.

Key Takeaways:

"You can make a lot of money, but if you don't manage it correctly, you end up with nothing."

"I can't continue to max out my paycheck and then turn around and blame my employer and say, 'Oh, they're not paying me enough.'"

"I’ve got to go do what I’ve got to go do for my family, and I can't look at where I came from and hold myself down."

"I've failed as a leader many times. I've had people quit on me because of the way I communicated sometimes."

"High tides raise all ships."

"If anybody ever tells you you're doing too much, it's probably because you're doing something right."

Links:

Nick Warner Consulting: https://www.nickwarnerconsulting.com/

Jason Moncada: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-m-8869a5139/

E Tech Group: https://etechgroup.com/

Who: https://whothebook.com/

Good to Great: https://www.jimcollins.com/books.html