{"id":2480,"date":"2017-11-13T03:13:47","date_gmt":"2017-11-13T07:13:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marriagekidsandmoney.com\/?p=2480"},"modified":"2023-03-27T17:14:49","modified_gmt":"2023-03-27T21:14:49","slug":"056-control-your-money-control-your-life","status":"publish","type":"podcast","link":"https:\/\/marriagekidsandmoney.com\/podcast\/056-control-your-money-control-your-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Control Your Money to Control Your Life &#8211; with Peter Polson"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On a train to downtown Dallas for FinCon17, I randomly caught up with the Founder of Tiller, Peter Polson. <a href=\"https:\/\/marriagekidsandmoney.com\/tiller\">Tiller<\/a> is a customizable money management tool that harnesses the power of Google Sheets. Peter and I had an inspiring chat about family, business and how his company is helping people control their money and, in turn, control their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Our Guest:&nbsp; Peter Polson<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Peter loves designing great products and creating tools and systems that help people live better lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-2482\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2482\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/marriagekidsandmoney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Peter-Polson-Tiller.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Peter Polson Tiller\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>Peter Polson, Founder of Tiller<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>He was a founder and president of Junxion (acquired by Sierra Wireless) and later CEO at Dashwire (acquired by HTC). He enjoys most activities around mountains and water, especially skiing and hiking with his family. His kids gasp in amazement at the pennies he can magically pull out of their ears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are we covering today?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Peter and I discuss:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The importance of monthly budgeting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How consistent money management gives you control of your life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why <a href=\"https:\/\/marriagekidsandmoney.com\/tiller\">Tiller<\/a> might be the right budgeting solution for you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve been listening to this show for a while, you know that I attribute the majority of our family\u2019s financial success to our monthly \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marriagekidsandmoney.com\/10-easy-ideas-to-make-your-next-budget-session-fun\/\">budget parties<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d. It's no surprise I was interested in chatting with someone who feels the same way. Peter\u2019s a family man, a financial success and he\u2019s followed his passion to help other families win with their money.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CLICK THE PLAY BUTTON ABOVE&nbsp;OR LISTEN ON&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/marriagekidsandmoney.com\/itunes\">ITUNES<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/app\/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https:\/\/play.google.com\/music\/m\/Indzgonkg7xlbgrvpq5ar4p4agy?t%3DMarriage,_Kids_and_Money_Podcast%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16\">GOOGLE PLAY<\/a>&nbsp;OR&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/marriagekidsandmoney.com\/Stitcher\">STITCHER<\/a>.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Money Master of the Week<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations to Mr. Jamie Griffin for paying off&nbsp;<strong>$73,000<\/strong>&nbsp;in student loan debt in just under 4 years. What an incredible feat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2483\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/marriagekidsandmoney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Mr.-Jaimie-Griffin-logo.jpg?resize=300%2C186&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mr. Jaimie Griffin logo\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mr. Jamie Griffin is the Money Master of the Week!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mrjamiegriffin.com\/2017\/10\/29\/how-we-paid-of-73k-of-student-loan-debt-in-4-years\/\">Learn more about Jamie and his wife's journey to student debt freedom<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a financial victory you want to share on this show, please&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/marriagekidsandmoney.com\/contactme\/\">contact me<\/a>&nbsp;with the details. Your story will inspire others to save more, make more and protect their family\u2019s future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Show Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(*The resources below may provide me a commission that will support the management of this site and podcast \u2013 thanks!)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marriagekidsandmoney.com\/how-to-start-a-wordpress-blog-in-10-easy-steps\/\">How to Start a WordPress Blog in 10 Easy Steps<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marriagekidsandmoney.com\/startablog\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2448\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/marriagekidsandmoney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Start-a-Blog-in-10-Easy-Steps.jpg?resize=300%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Start a Blog in 10 Easy Steps\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Peter's Resources<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/marriagekidsandmoney.com\/tiller\">30-Day Free Trial of Tiller<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support this Show<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you enjoyed this&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/marriagekidsandmoney.com\/mkmpodcast\/\">podcast<\/a>&nbsp;episode, here are some excellent ways to support the show:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Leave a review for the show on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/marriage-kids-money-podcast\/id1175746628?mt=2\">iTunes<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/s?fid=142293&refid=stpr\">Stitcher<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leave a comment below<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check out my&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/marriagekidsandmoney.com\/resources\/\">Recommended Resources<\/a>&nbsp;Page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subscribe to the show on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/marriage-kids-money-podcast\/id1175746628?mt=2\">iTunes,<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/app\/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https:\/\/play.google.com\/music\/m\/Indzgonkg7xlbgrvpq5ar4p4agy?t%3DMarriage,_Kids_and_Money_Podcast%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16\">Google Play<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/s?fid=142293&refid=stpr\">Stitcher<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I truly appreciate the support everyone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Questions?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019d love to hear from you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect with me on&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/andyhillmkm\">Twitter<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/AndyHillMKM\">Facebook<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/marriagekidsandmoney.com\/contactme\/\">shoot me an email.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d like your question featured on the show, reach out and let me know. It would be my honor to support you in your journey toward financial freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carpe Diem Quote<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u201cPatience and diligence, like faith, remove mountains.\u201d -William Penn<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is your preferred method of managing your money?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spreadsheets? App? Stone tablet? 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