– 07:00] Opening Segment  I welcome the Fredrick Standfield  to the show Bio  Fredrick shares his background and journey into finance Growing up in the rural south  Faced with the stark lack of knowledge of money at a young age Seeing firsthand the stress financial illiteracy causes  Getting into the right environment to learn [07:01 – 20:05] Leveling Up Your Conversations Fredrick talks about his ‘real-life’ education process Making mistakes early on  Starting in with a CPA firm  Seeing the wealth while auditing trusts Fredrick shares about the lessons learned from working in corporate finance “I want to do what those guys do” Taking away the value and importance of working relationships Vision and planning are critical  It takes determination and hard work to get up to the level you want  Going out and starting your own business Pursuing the essence of purpose and impact What happens after you get to the C-Suite  More responsibilities and expectations The challenge of shifting your focus  An increased importance on building relationships   Book your free consultation at: The Kas Company   [20:06  – 37:29] Creating Generational Wealth Through Financial Literacy  Fredrick talks about his venture into starting a business  Purpose, vision, and impact  Seeing the need to bring financial literacy to people  Having a plan to get to your goal  The importance of timing, yours and God’s Fredrick’s advice to people wanting to create generational wealth It all starts with planning  Get your capital resources in order Reinvest into your business with your early sales  Arm yourself with financial literacy  Planning a strategy to build generational wealth  Remember wealth is in knowledge not just money  You have to have intent and focus on what you want to achieve  ‘The Johnny Appleseed Approach’ turning a little into a lot What’s next for Fredrick  Nomination for a guest on the show How to connect with Fredrick Links below   [37:30 – 39:48] Random Round Who is your dream client? Professional athletes  Negative stereotype of minorities that needs to end? That we can’t think within a corporate or business setting  Favorite loophole/wealth creation strategy  Estate planning Using the lifetime gift exception  Final words        Tweetable Quotes: “Vision: where am I going and what’s my purpose? Why was I put here on this earth and how can I make a difference?” - Fredrick Standfield “A lot of dreams die on the battlefield, if you will, because you don’t have the plan of execution.” - Fredrick Standfield “You need knowledge to go with the physical wealth so that you can enhance that and then pass it on to future generations… Knowledge is what gives you the wisdom to turn your finances or your cashflow or your assets into wealth for future generations.” - Fredrick Standfield Reach out to Fredrick on LinkedIn or call 770-800-8432. Be sure to visit https://getlifewater.com/ and connect to a life of financial freedom!  LEAVE A RATING AND REVIEW on Itunes and subscribe to get first access to every inspirational story shared on the show and share with friends and family.   Let’s connect! Find me on LinkedIn, Instagram, or check out my website http://karlsona.com/. And The Kas Company to find out more about my coaching program.   You don’t have to be anyone other than who you are to be a world-class CEO!