Want to retire early, build generational wealth, or escape the 9–5 grind?

In this episode, financial educator Curtis May breaks down the systems that helped his clients build financial freedom over the last 35+ years — from Infinite Banking to cashflow mapping, and how to think like a bank, not a consumer.

We dive into why typical financial advice keeps you broke, how to recycle your money instead of just saving it, and how to make your *money move with velocity. If you’re an ambitious professional, investor, or entrepreneur, this episode is your wake-up call.

Curtis May is a seasoned financial educator and advisor with over 35 years of experience helping families and business owners achieve financial success and a work-optional lifestyle. Growing up in a family of entrepreneurs, he developed a strong work ethic and goal-oriented mindset early on, initially aspiring to be a professional basketball player before fully embracing the financial services industry. Curtis specializes in cash flow control through a system called cashflow mapping, principles-based financial planning, and the strategy of infinite banking, which empowers clients to be their own bank. His clients range from middle to upper-middle-income families, many of whom are real estate investors or business owners seeking accessible capital and effective wealth-building strategies.

🚧 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:

✅ The five principles of personal finance (that schools never taught you)
✅ Why Curtis says “you finance everything you buy”
✅ How to build wealth without locking up capital
✅ The power of cashflow mapping and how most people bleed money
✅ Why typical financial planning is a trap — and how to escape it
✅ Infinite Banking explained: how to earn interest and use your money at the same time
✅ Why the rich never "save" like the middle class
✅ How to make your business fund your freedom

📌 TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction to the Kaizen Blueprint Podcast
01:34 Curtis May's Financial Philosophy
03:00 Curtis May's Background and Early Influences
05:12 The Importance of Goal Setting
05:35 Starting a Career in Financial Services
06:24 Entrepreneurial Mindset and Family Influence
08:01 Financial Planning and Client Strategies
13:08 Real Estate Investment Insights
16:53 Cash Flow Management and Business Advice
32:10 Principles of Financial Planning
42:13 Balancing School and Work
42:28 Early Financial Struggles
42:48 Learning Financial Independence
44:29 Understanding Financial Products
45:33 The Importance of Financial Literacy
46:17 Controlling Your Personal Economy
46:32 Principles of Personal Development
47:30 Tax Strategies and Financial Freedom
54:19 Infinite Banking Concept
59:54 Misconceptions About Whole Life Policies
01:15:07 Speculation vs. Investing
01:19:39 Wealth Transfer and Tax Planning
01:21:19 Postponing Taxes and Future Implications
01:21:45 Qualified Plans and Employer Contributions
01:21:56 Funding Strategies Beyond the Match
01:22:55 529 Plans and College Funding
01:24:16 Policy Loans and Their Uses
01:27:06 Creative Strategies for Policy Loans
01:32:01 Holistic Financial Planning and Legacy Building
01:41:19 Curtis' Future Goals and Final Thoughts
01:48:57 Maximizing Productivity and Work-Life Balance

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🔗 CONNECT WITH CURTIS:

Website: https://www.practicalwealth.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curtismay4766/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtismay/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CurtisMay
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📚 Resources Mentioned:

- Book: Becoming Your Own Banker by R. Nelson Nash
- Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
- Profit First by Mike Michalowicz
- 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran
- Cashflow Board Game

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