
In this powerful episode of Grow Your Impact, Income, and Influence, Steve sits down with Chris Miles, founder of Money Ripples and creator of The Work Optional Blueprint, to reveal how he’s helped clients unlock over $300 million in cash flow—and how you can do the same.
Whether you’re a 7-figure entrepreneur tired of reinvesting every dollar back into your business… or you’re just starting to realize that “saving your way to wealth” isn’t cutting it—this episode is a wake-up call and a roadmap.
🔑 Inside This Episode:
Why Saving Isn’t Enough: Chris shares how his own father did everything right financially—only to discover he couldn’t retire without dying early.
The Real Wealth Equation: Why net worth is a vanity metric, and what to focus on instead if you want freedom, not just finances.
The Work Optional Blueprint: Chris’ 3-step system to get lean, get liquid, and get out—so you can create true, passive income streams.
What Business Owners Get Wrong: Why reinvesting every dollar back into your business is secretly killing your long-term wealth.
How to Start (Even If You’re Late): The step-by-step on how much cash you need, where to store it, and how to make your money start working for you.
Where to Invest for Cash Flow: From real estate-backed lending to oil, land, and funds—Chris outlines the options that work today (without creating a second job).
“If you don’t want to work another day in your life—you don’t have to. But it starts with shifting from accumulation to cash flow.” — Chris Miles
Whether you’re making $150K or $5M+, if you don’t have money that makes money, you’re one shift away from burnout. This episode shows you how to build passive income without gambling it all on risky ventures or hustling harder.
Connect with Chris Miles:
- Website: MoneyRipples.com
Podcast: Money Ripples Podcast (1,000+ episodes strong!)
New Book: The Work Optional Blueprint (Out September 23)
Takeaway: If you’ve ever said, “I’ve made millions—but I have nothing to show for it,” this episode is your answer.
Don’t miss this masterclass in financial freedom—taught by someone who’s built it twice.