Welcome to "The Donkey and the Bee," the ultimate podcast where love, business, and financial freedom converge! Join hosts Brett and Laura Chotkevys, a dynamic couple who have unlocked the secrets to thriving in marriage, entrepreneurship, and finances. With over 17 years of marriage experience, Brett and Laura are more than just partners in life – they're partners in business too. Having embarked on the exhilarating journey of starting and operating four successful businesses together in th ...
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Budgeting Like a Business: Steps to Increase Your Income and Savings - Ep 62
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In this episode of The Donkey and the Bee, Brett and Laura Chotkevys get into the topic of escaping the middle-class trap and achieving financial freedom. They share two actionable steps that anyone can use to start building their financial future: budgeting like a business and increasing your income. They explain how treating your family finances …
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The Two Most Important Steps To Having A Happy Marriage | Sex And Money - Ep 61
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In this episode of The Donkey and The Bee, Brett and Laura Chotkevys tackle two major topics that most couples find difficult to discuss—sex and money. With 19 years of marriage under their belts, they get into the reasons why these two areas often become wedges in relationships and how open communication can turn them into strengths. They explore …
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How to Become Healthy and Happy | The Link Between Growth and Success - Ep 60
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In this episode of The Donkey and the Bee, Brett and Laura explore the critical role growth plays in leading a fulfilling life. Drawing from a recent trip to a small town in Texas for a triathlon, they reflect on the contrast between individuals striving for their best and those stuck in a rut, often battling symptoms of depression. They dive into …
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How to Set and Achieve Big Financial Goals | Financial Planning Tips - Ep 59
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Welcome back to "The Donkey and the Bee" with your hosts, Brett and Laura Chotkevys. Today, we’re tackling the topic of setting huge financial goals and the steps you need to take to achieve them. If you’re asking yourself, what is a good financial goal or looking for financial goal examples to guide your journey, this episode is for you. In this e…
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Now Is The Time To Start Your Dream Business! Why It’s The Perfect Time! - Ep 58
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Welcome back to "The Donkey and the Bee" with hosts Brett and Laura Chotkevys! In this episode, we're exploring why now might be the perfect time to start your own business. Thinking about escaping the 9-to-5 or turning a passion into a profession? You’re in the right place. Curious about what it takes to transition from a stable job to entrepreneu…
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Be Obsessive! - How The Rich And Wealthy Hit Their Goals! - Ep 57
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Welcome back to another episode of The Donkey and The Bee. Today we’re talking about the key to reaching true financial freedom: being obsessed with your goals. We’re not talking about a casual interest—this is about becoming a total freak for what you want in life. What does it take to be exceptional? To stand out and achieve the kind of success t…
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What We Gave Up To Become Wealthy! - Sacrificing For Growth! - Ep 56
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In this episode of The Donkey and the Bee with Brett and Laura Chotkevys, we're discussing a topic that isn't talked about enough—what you need to give up to become wealthy and achieve financial freedom. We’re sharing our personal journey from over a decade ago when we made the commitment to transform our lives and our finances. But here's the real…
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Are you struggling to find success in your marriage, business, or finances? In this episode of The Donkey and the Bee, we get into what it really takes to push through the ups and downs of life. How do you make those crucial decisions early on that will set you up for long-term success? Laura and I open up about the sacrifices we made, from cutting…
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Why Being Stressed Is A Good Thing! - The Best Tool For Your Growth! - Ep 54
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In this episode of The Donkey and the Bee, we're getting into a topic that often gets a bad rap—stress. But is stress really the enemy? Or could it actually be a powerful tool for growth? We're exploring how stress plays a critical role in pushing us beyond our comfort zones and helping us succeed both in business and in life. Have you ever wondere…
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Creating A Plan To Become Rich! - Achieving Financial Freedom With Your Spouse! - Ep 53
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In this episode of The Donkey and The Bee, Laura and I tackled a crucial question: How can couples create a unified financial plan to get rich and achieve financial freedom together? If you’ve ever found yourself struggling to align your financial goals with your spouse, this episode is for you. We discuss the common disconnects between savers and …
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How to Ask for More Sex in a Relationship: Honest Tips for Men & Women - Ep 52
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How do you ask for more sex in a relationship without feeling awkward or making your partner uncomfortable? This episode of The Donkey and the Bee gets into the sensitive topic of increasing intimacy in a marriage, particularly from the perspective of men. We explore common questions like: How can a man communicate his sexual needs without seeming …
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Here Are The 8 STEPS To Become Financially Free! - Ep 51
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How can you achieve financial freedom and create a life where you choose how to spend your time? In this episode of The Donkey and the Bee, Laura and I share the eight essential steps to reach financial independence. If you're looking to surpass your active income with passive income and gain the freedom to decide when to work and when to relax, th…
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How To Use Social Media To Make MASSIVE Profit! - Social Media Tips For Business - Ep 50
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In this episode of The Donkey and the Bee, Laura and I explore a game-changing strategy: cutting out social media to achieve financial freedom. Have you ever wondered how social media might be impacting your finances? Are you curious about how a married couple can navigate the world of entrepreneurship and finances more effectively? We share our pe…
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How To Overcome Your Limiting Beliefs! - Stop Sabotaging Yourself And Take Action - Ep 49
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Ever feel like something is holding you back from reaching your goals? How can you identify and break through those limiting beliefs? Join us in this episode of The Donkey and The Bee with your hosts, Brett and Laura Chotkevys, as we explore the power of overcoming self-doubt and pushing past mental barriers. What does it mean to have a limiting be…
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Why It’s Okay To Start Poor - Go From Being Broke To Financially Free! - Ep 48
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Ever wondered how to turn financial struggles into a stepping stone for success? Join us on this episode of The Donkey and The Bee with your hosts, Brett and Laura Chotkevys, as we get into our journey from being broke college kids to achieving financial freedom. We want to tell you why it is okay to start poor. How do you build grit and resilience…
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Ending Toxic Relationships! - How To CUT Bad Influences Out Of Your Life! - Ep 47
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In today's episode, we discuss a very personal topic. Laura and I have met a lot of people and have built a lot of relationships. Sometimes, you outgrow these relationships and need to move on. Other times, these relationships can be harmful to not just you, but your whole family. We talk about what to do when you find yourself in these situations.…
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Why Billionaires Love To Work! - Playing The Entrepreneur Game! - Ep 46
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Have you ever wondered why multi-millionaires and billionaires still work? They have all the money they could ever need, so why don't they just hang out on a beach all day? We used to think that was the end goal as well. However, as we continued to grow and learn, we discovered the answer to this question. In this episode, we aim to show you how to…
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How To Win The Game Of Finances! Easy To Follow Steps On Becoming Financially Free! - Ep 45
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In this episode, we talk about our favorite game, the game of Financial Freedom. To be able to play this game, you have to know that it’s a game. Our goal with this conversation is to reframe what financial freedom is in your head. We want you to start playing the system and start your own game of achieving financial freedom instead of just being a…
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Pushing Your Kid’s Limits! - How Your Children Can Be Successful And Beat Adults! - Ep 44
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Welcome back to The Donkey and the Bee with your hosts, Brett and Laura. In today's episode, we're talking about some important questions about raising awesome kids and giving them a head start in life. Ever wondered how pushing your kids to their limits can help them grow? Or what the real benefits are when kids face obstacles and even fail someti…
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How To Have A Great Sex Life! - Keeping Your Marriage Exciting And Healthy! - Ep 43
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Welcome to another episode of The Donkey and The Bee! Have you ever wondered how to create opportunities for intimacy in your busy schedules? Or why open conversations about sex are so important in a relationship? What about how prioritizing sex can even prevent divorce? In this episode, we talk about these crucial questions and provide practical t…
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What Is Real Success And Wealth? - The Difference Between Looking Good And Being Good - Ep 42
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Ever wonder if you should focus on looking successful or actually being successful? In this episode of The Donkey and The Bee, we dig into how trying to look good on the outside can mess up your finances. Have you felt pressured to keep up appearances but know it's hurting your bank account? We share our own story of going broke and what we learned…
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Building A Team For A Winning Relationship! - The Co-Captain & Cheerleader Roles In A Marriage - Ep 41
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In this episode of "The Donkey and the Bee" podcast, Laura and I chat about the tricky balance between marriage, entrepreneurship, and financial goals. Ever wonder how to juggle your business and family life without dropping the ball? Curious about how you and your spouse can truly support each other while chasing big dreams? What’s the deal with t…
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Why Debt Free IS NOT That Great! - What Should Be Your REAL Financial Goal? - Ep 40
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In this episode of "The Donkey and The Bee," Laura and I discuss the topic of debt. You've probably seen those "Debt-Free" parties and posts all over social media, where getting out of debt seems like the ultimate goal. But we're here to shake things up a bit and say that's not the only thing you should be aiming for. Instead, why not shoot for big…
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Skills That YOU NEED To Become Rich! - How To Leverage Your Experience To Earn More Money! - Ep 39
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How can you transform your career trajectory and increase your earnings by not just settling for a small pay increase but by acquiring skills that make you indispensable in the marketplace? In this episode of "The Donkey and The Bee," we explore the pivotal question: What skills do you need to significantly boost your income? Oftentimes, we see peo…
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Picking Up The Slack For Your Spouse! - Why Relationships ARE NOT 50/50! - Ep 38
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In this episode, we talk about how marriages aren’t always 50/50. We are made to believe that marriages should be perfectly equal. Each partner should put the same amount of effort into the relationship. While that is good to strive for, it is heavily unrealistic to be 50/50 at all times. There can even be years of a relationship where it seems one…
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How This Codeword Changed My Life! - Supporting Your Spouse Through Rough Times - Ep 37
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In this episode of "The Donkey and the Bee," Laura and I discuss the importance of being there for each other. We reflect on a time in our marriage when we were younger and still immature. I struggled with alcohol, which had a significant hold on me. I used to feel like I had to get drunk every time we were with friends, at a party, or attending an…
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Creating A Financial Plan! - Create A Plan To Replace Your Income And Retire Early! - Ep 36
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In this episode, we talk about the importance of having a financial plan. This conversation was brought up because one of our friends' spouses is ready for retirement. However, unfortunately, their spouse hasn’t really saved anything or invested despite having a very high income for many years. They have no assets or anything. This is why creating …
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How You Can Become Rich! Learn The Priorities Of Wealthy People! - Ep 35
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In this episode of The Donkey and the Bee, we talk about setting your priorities for your financial goals. There are three main financial priorities we discuss: security, comfort, and riches. Throughout our financial freedom journey, we have prioritized all of these, and we noticed that it correlates a lot to where you are financially. Laura and I …
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Should Your Kids Come Before Your Spouse? - Great Marriage Leads To Great Kids! - Ep 34
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In this episode of The Donkey and the Bee, Laura and I talk about putting the marriage first. It's widely understood that parenting involves significant sacrifices. As a parent, you should always make sure your kids are healthy, safe, and loved. However, this shouldn’t come at the expense of the marriage. A rock-solid marriage is the most important…
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What Happens When You Outgrow Your Friends - Finding People That Help Your Growth - Ep 33
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In this episode, Brett and Laura talk about growing away from their friends. This is something that we’ve all gone through. Maybe after high school or college, you slowly drift away from your close friends and don’t really communicate with them anymore. A lot of times, people see this as a sad thing. However, Brett and Laura say this isn’t inherent…
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How Much Money Do You Need To be Financially Free? The Trick To Replacing Your Income! - Ep 32
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In this episode, Brett and Laura talk about their financial freedom number. When people hear "financial freedom," their first thought is being rich. However, that’s not what being financially free means at all. The whole point of financial freedom is to reach a point where you don’t have to sacrifice your time for money. If you have a very high-pay…
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How To Raise Good Adults! - Teaching Your Kids Responsibility At An Early Age! - Ep 31
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In this episode, Brett and Laura discuss teaching their kids responsibility. The most important thing Brett and Laura do as parents is that they treat their kids like adults. By treating them as such, they are able to grow and adapt quickly to the responsibilities and tasks given to them. A very common thing Brett says is, "A parent's duty is to te…
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Breaking Out Of A Dead-End Job! - How To Invest In A New Niche - Ep 30
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In this episode, Brett and Laura Chotkeys talk about starting a new niche! It is very common for people to feel like they are stuck with their professional careers. Maybe they think they don’t have the skills or knowledge to explore a new niche. Maybe they think the barrier of entry is too high. However, Brett and Laura fully disagree with the sent…
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Limit Your Children’s Screen Time! - How Social Media Is Hurting Your Kids! - Ep 29
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In this episode, Brett and Laura Chotkevys discuss screen time! If you have kids, you know how much social media has integrated with their lives. Social media apps like TikTok and Instagram's largest demographic of users are under the age of 18. Nowadays, it’s their way of sharing pop culture and learning about world events. However, a very scary r…
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Stop Celebrating Valentine's Day! - How To Show REAL Love To Your Partner! - Ep 28
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In this episode, Brett and Laura talk about Valentine’s Day. Brett points out early on that Valentine’s Day is just a way for big companies to charge you more money, social media to put stress on the relationship, and other outside factors trying to tell you how you should love your partner. That is why Brett and Laura have never celebrated Valenti…
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Starting Investing Your Time & Money! - Real Estate Investing Made Easy! - Ep 27
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In this episode, Brett and Laura talk about investing. People often think that you have to have a lot of money in savings to begin investing. This isn’t true at all. Brett and Laura started investing when they worked at restaurants waiting tables. If you aren't able to invest your money in a deal, then you should instead invest your time. We’ve tal…
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Why Making Money Isn’t A Bad Thing: Debunking Root Of All Evil Myth! - Ep 26
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In this episode, Brett and Laura Chotkevys talk about money. A lot of people sometimes feel like the act of chasing money and wealth can be greedy and immoral. Especially in our modern political climate where it seems a lot of people want to move away from capitalism. However, Brett and Laura disagree with this. They think that the act of building …
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Should You Have A Joint Bank Account With Your Partner?: Achieve Financial Unity - Ep 25
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In this episode, Brett and Laura talk about shared bank accounts. This is a relatively controversial topic. If you look up whether it is better to have separate or joint bank accounts, you’ll find a lot of conflicting information. However, Brett and Laura have a strong opinion on this. They believe that the only way to be truly united together is t…
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How To Play Financial Football! - Saving and Investing Made Easy! - Ep 24
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In this episode, Brett and Laura talk about finances. Learning about savings and investing can be a little intimidating. That’s why Brett created a simple way to follow. He created his analogy of Financial Football. This is what brought Brett and Laura to financial freedom. He looks at his finances as three different teams: Offense, defense, and sp…
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Stop Lying To Yourself! - Learn How To Grow And Forget Self-Doubt! - Ep 23
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In this episode, Brett and Laura talk about how people often lie to themselves. You see it often; you probably do it yourself. When we lie to ourselves, that is us putting our own mental limitations, keeping ourselves from succeeding. This is a passionate topic for both Brett and Laura because they see too often people doing this both professionall…
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Investing In Your First Property - What We Wished We New As Beginners! - Ep 22
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In this episode, Brett and Laura talk about investing. In a previous episode, they discussed how your first investment should be in yourself. Whether through reading, taking classes, learning a new trade, or finding a mentor. In this episode, Brett and Laura discuss what to do after that. Once you've explored all the free learning opportunities and…
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The Best Way To Create And Complete Your Goals: The 5 Categories For Your Growth - Ep 21
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Happy New Year! In this episode, Brett and Laura talk about New Year's Resolutions. However, not in the way you may think. Brett and Laura have a negative connotation when it comes to New Year's Resolutions. Too many times, they see people give up on them early in the year when it gets challenging. Also, Brett talks about how often people will only…
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Should You Wait To Have Sex Until Marriage? - Benefits and Drawbacks - Ep 20
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In this episode, Brett and Laura talk about the topic of intimacy. In today's culture, it's commonplace for individuals to engage in sexual activity before marriage or explore relationships with multiple partners. However, Laura shares a unique perspective, revealing that she has only ever been with one person—Brett. Curious about her choice, Brett…
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How We Broke Gender Roles In Our Relationship - The Best Way To Work Together In Marriage - Ep 19
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In this episode, Brett and Laura challenge traditional gender roles, a common occurrence in many marriages where individuals often conform to rigid expectations of what a man and a woman should be in a relationship. Traditionally, the man is expected to be the breadwinner, while the wife takes care of the kids and manages household chores. Brett an…
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Why You Shouldn’t Want Work Life Balance - Choose Growth Life Balance Instead! - Ep 18
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We hope you are doing well! Today we have a new episode of The Donkey And The Bee! Listen in as Brett and Laura Chotkevys discuss their controversial take on work-life balance! Most people, especially younger people, constantly strive for Work-Life Balance. People often quit jobs, change careers, or their mental health spirals out of control due to…
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Why We Stopped Drinking: How Alcohol Can Hurt Your Health And Family - Ep 17
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In this episode, Brett and Laura discuss their relationship with alcohol. Alcohol is a heavy topic for many people. It is very easy to fall into the habit of drinking too much. The challenging part is, that sometimes it’s even hard to tell if you have a problem or not. People believe that just because they don’t get drunk, that means they are havin…
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How Pornography Ruins Relationships: Discussing Porn And Sex With Your Spouse - Ep 16
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In this episode, Brett and Laura talk about the heaviest topic yet that they’ve discussed on The Donkey and The Bee. Pornography is a very controversial topic. While many people think that it isn’t a big deal and it’s just for fun, porn is one of the largest addictions. People don’t realize how much watching porn can seep into their relationship. B…
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Our Kids Bought A House! - How Our Daughters Bought Their First Rental Property! - Ep 15
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In this episode, Brett and Laura’s kids are back! Brooklyn and Blakely, two young entrepreneurs, have just bought their first property! Brett and Laura explain exactly how their children were able to do this at such a young age. Through the savings they have accumulated from their jewelry business, Brooklyn and Blakely had $50,000 dollars ready to …
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The Shocking Santa Lie - Why We Refuse To Deceive Our Kids - Ep 14
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In this episode, Brett and Laura Chotkevys talk about something that they’ve gotten a lot of judgment and hate from. A lot of parents constantly have to lie to their children about Santa Claus. Maintaining this lie just for the sake of keeping up a facade for your kids and eventually having to break the news to them is extremely taxing. That is why…
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Sacrificing Short-Term Pleasures for Long-Term Success: Unraveling the Spending Culture - Ep 13
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In this episode, Brett and Laura Chotkevys discuss an issue that many people bring up. Oftentimes, you will hear people saying that they don’t make or have enough money. Brett and Laura decide to challenge this way of thinking. In this episode, they’ll cover topics such as the choices we make with our money, the culture of spending, and how to secu…
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