What if the success you’ve been chasing for 25 years suddenly felt empty once your kids became adults?

John Moriarty, founder of e3 Wealth and co-author of The Entrepreneur Playbook, opens up about the moment everything changed. After decades of grinding as a financial planner and entrepreneur, he realized “enoughness” wasn’t another zero on the balance sheet — it was protecting the family he had unintentionally left behind while building the business.

In this raw and powerful conversation, John opens up about:

• Growing up lower middle class and the moment he decided “that will never be my family’s story”
• The painful conversation with his wife that changed everything
• Why he now teaches “enoughness” instead of endless growth
• How an introvert runs a successful wealth firm without burning out
• His surprisingly smart (and compliant-approved) way to enjoy Vegas, wine, and golf
• The one money conversation every parent is avoiding… but shouldn’t

If you’re an entrepreneur, parent, or high-earner who feels like you’re “winning” but still feels something’s missing — this conversation will hit different.

Chapters:

00:00 – The wild Mayfair Supper Club roller-skate show in Vegas

02:43 – John’s raw elevator pitch (and why he’s an introvert who loves people)

09:35 – What “Enoughness” really means to a 25-year financial planner

10:00 – The beach conversation with his wife that broke him (and healed their family)

13:59 – How he mentors (and why most people shouldn’t try to be like him)

16:07 – His son’s internship reality check: “90% of work is boring… and that’s the point”

28:57 – The childhood money moment that still drives him today

33:14 – How he & his wife do Vegas smart (comped rooms, points, and still have fun)

37:11 – Rapid fire: Favorite books, the quote he lives by, best baseball stadiums

38:42 – His #1 piece of advice for every parent listening right now

Connect with John:

🌐 Website: https://e3wealth.com

📘 Book: The Entrepreneur Playbook (Amazon now + Audiobook coming soon!)

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