June 25, 2025

Happy Wednesday, everyone! 🧭
Good morning! You’re halfway through the week—so whether you’re cruising or crawling, you’re doing just fine.

Let’s start today with a question that might change everything: How much money do you need to feel free?

Not rich. Not retired. Just… free. To take a break, say no, breathe easier.

That’s what we’re talking about today—your First Freedom Number. It’s not some vague “someday” goal. It’s a real, reachable number that brings focus to your hustle and clarity to your plan. 💡💵

Let’s stop guessing and start building with purpose. Freedom doesn’t start at “millions”—it starts with a number that means something to you.

“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”
— Seneca, Roman philosopher and statesman

In business and life, the biggest returns often come not from what you do,
but from what you stop doing.
Elimination is just as powerful as execution.

— Ryan Rincon, Founder at The Wealth Wagon Inc.

*Market data represents the most recent market close at 5:00pm ET

Market Update: Markets showed up today like they had something to prove—and prove it they did!

The Nasdaq jumped 1.43%, the S&P 500 rose 1.11%, and the Dow Jones added 1.19%, making it a full-blown party on Wall Street. 🎉 Meanwhile, Bitcoin cruised up 0.59%, keeping the crypto crew in the green too.

Gold and silver made polite moves upward, while Adobe and Disney joined the winners’ circle with solid gains. But the real drama? Tesla, sliding 2.35%—maybe it forgot its charging cable today 🔋.

All in all, it was a green kind of day... unless you're driving a red Tesla. 📈🟢🚗

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Toronto’s New Co-Working Spaces Demand 20% Higher Rent
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Let’s play a quick game.

If I asked you, “How much money would you need to feel free?”

What would you say?

Totally fair answers. But here’s the thing most people miss:

You don’t need to be a millionaire to feel free.
You just need to know your number.

Specifically: your first freedom number.

Let’s break it down — in plain language, zero jargon, and a whole lot of “ahh, that makes sense now.”

A freedom number is the amount of monthly income or savings that lets you stop making decisions from a place of panic — and start making them from a place of power.

That’s it.

It’s not about yachts or Lambos.
It’s about breathing room. Choices. Options.

Take a second and think:

Let’s say that’s $3,500/month.

Now multiply that by 6 months.

Your first freedom number = $21,000.

Boom. That’s your “I can quit this job if I have to” fund.
Or your “I can take a few months to launch something new” fund.

It’s the money that lets you pivot without panic.

Here’s why this little number is a total game-changer:

Once you hit it, something in your brain flips from “how will I survive?” to “what do I want to build?”

And that’s where real wealth starts.

You don’t need a giant windfall or viral product to hit your first number. You just need momentum.

Here’s a simple game plan that works no matter where you’re starting from:

We’re not doing monk-mode minimalism here.

But ask yourself:

Then redirect that money into your freedom fund.

Even saving $300/month = $3,600/year. That’s a huge chunk.

This is where the fun begins.

You don’t need a business. You just need a useful skill and a few people who need it.

Do it once. Prove it works. Then do it again. That’s six months of expenses funded right there.

Even if you’re laser-focused on saving, don’t ignore the power of putting your money to work.

Start small:

Let compounding be your quiet business partner while you build everything else.

Grab a simple spreadsheet or Notion page.
Write at the top: “Freedom Fund: $0 / $21,000” (or whatever your number is)

Update it weekly. Celebrate progress. Make it a little game.

What gets tracked, gets stacked.

Here’s the magic mindset:

Don’t just use money to escape your current life.
Use it to build your next one.

Your freedom number isn’t the finish line. It’s the launchpad.

Once you hit it, you can:

And all of that? WAY more valuable than another pair of sneakers or a fancier car payment.

You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need a target, a plan, and the willingness to move.

Forget the hustle-for-hustle’s-sake mindset.
Forget trying to impress people who aren’t even watching.

Start building toward your version of freedom. Quietly. Confidently. On your own terms.

The first number is the hardest.
But once you hit it?

You’ll never look at money — or time — the same way again.

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Marketplace | Electronics

Business Location: OH, United States

Site Age: 1 year

Monthly Profit: USD $7,176 /mo

Profit Margin: 39%

Profit Multiple: 0.1x

Price: $7,999.00

Includes USD $10,000 of inventory

Founded in 2024, MoxoAI is a cutting-edge electronics marketplace that connects global buyers and sellers through AI-driven personalization, secure transactions, and strategic monetization models—including transaction fees, premium subscriptions, advertising, and logistics partnerships. With a strong focus on user experience, technological innovation, and financial sustainability, MoxoAI has quickly established itself as a leader in the competitive electronics market.

YouTube Channel | Entertainment

Business Location: Netherlands

Site Age: 1 year

Monthly Profit: USD $9,267 /mo

Profit Margin: 94%

Profit Multiple: 0.9x

Revenue Multiple: 0.8x

Active Followers / Subscribers: 26,692

Total Posts: 172

Months Monetised: 6-12 months

Price: $100,000.00

This listing features a profitable, fully automated YouTube channel generating consistent monthly revenue with just 20 minutes of daily oversight, ideal for passive income seekers. With organic U.S.-based growth, a reliable editor in place, and minimal operational demands, it offers strong potential for buyers with an approved AdSense account.

*Contact for more info on company*

Why did the accountant get promoted?
Because they knew how to balance relationships and spreadsheets.

I’m silent when I work, loud when I’m broken.
You can’t see me, but I affect every conversation, sale, and brand.
Neglect me, and your company may crumble.
What am I?

Clue:
Started as a digital payment tool on eBay, this company spun off and became a major player in online transactions, peer-to-peer payments, and now crypto too.

You invest in a business with $100,000 capital.
It returns 25% annually, compounded yearly.
How many years until your investment doubles.

✅ Your money will double in just under 3 years at 25% annual compounding.

*Answers at the bottom

Riddle - Answer: Communication

Guess the Company - Answer: PayPal

Brain Teaser - Answer:
Use the Rule of 72:
72 ÷ 25 = ~2.88 years