Best-selling author and leadership expert, Orrin Woodward, shares profound advice in his recent book, The Financial Matrix. He says, “Get out of DEBT and stay out of DEBT!”
Woodward continues, “When the masses awake and learn Financial Literacy, I can promise you the banker cartel will tremble in its fiat paper boots. For only then will the people stop enslaving themselves for things they do not truly need and the game of musical chairs will end. Further, when the people set themselves free, then we are in the moral position necessary to demand the government to set itself free from the Financial Matrix also. Isn’t it hypocritical, in other words, to demand our government to be debt free when we are not debt free ourselves?”
The thought of being free from financial bondage is nearly inconceivable for most Americans. The stress of debt consumes and controls people’s lives, just like it affects almost every decision that one makes. Often, the blame for financial chaos in a person’s life is poor financial discipline–which leads one to wonder–why are people making such poor financial decisions?
There are several reasons to point at, but the common culprit seems to always come back around to poor financial literacy. People are not being taught basic financial principles. In Woodward’s book, he describes how being financially illiterate is like being trapped in the “matrix” (from the 1999 movie script, The Matrix); …”a world that has been pulled over your eyes to blind you from the truth…a prison that you can’t smell, taste or touch…a prison for your mind.” In comparison, the financial matrix has the same effect; leading one to question, how did I get here? Despite doing everything “right,” most people are still feeling trapped financially–with no way out. Nearly everyone is affected by this invisible world until the truth is learned and the proper principles are applied; only then can people set themselves free.
Currently, there are countless stories being shared all across Life Leadership of people getting out of debt. Imagine being debt-free yourself, and then helping others achieve freedom from the financial matrix, too. One such North Carolinian couple is doing it right, both personally and professionally.
Paul and Sandy Northup followed the rules like everyone else. Sandy earned her MBA in accounting and Paul earned a degree in communication, where he spent the majority of his career working at IBM. After the real estate “bubble burst” in 2008, Paul lost his job and their world fell apart. Paul and Sandy learned a lot from that experience, and it inspired them to start their business, A+ Credit, in 2010. Their mission in starting the company was to give people a second chance at repairing their finances.
When the Northup’s were first introduced to Life Leadership, they were skeptical, but optimistic; however, the idea of adding something else to their already busy life seemed impossible. It wasn’t until they received information on the Financial Fitness Program that they became intrigued. They obviously wanted to help their own clients improve their credit, but it wasn’t until Financial Fitness and Life Leadership that they recognized their passion to help people repair their lives.
Since getting involved just eight months ago, Paul and Sandy have achieved tremendous success. Their first month in business, they won the Financial Fitness sales contest which rewarded them a check for over $17,000 plus a free vacation to Hawaii. Since then, they have significantly ramped up their speed, achieving a leadership level that puts them in the top 1% of income earners in the field. Because they have experienced significant personal results from applying Financial Fitness into their own lives, they decided to implement the program into their credit repair company, as well.
The decision to bring Financial Fitness (FF) into their company was simple, and they knew that offering financial fitness to their clients was the only real shot they had at helping them escape the financial matrix. Currently they offer the FF program to each of their clients that sign up for services. They raised their overall price by $100 (the cost of one financial fitness pack) and increased their service fee by $20. In addition, A+ Credit immediately connects the client with a financial fitness coach – a professional business owner involved with Life Leadership. The coach is there to help and encourage the new client through the course.
“I saw the opportunity to give my clients so much more value than simply repairing their credit and then sending them back out without the knowledge they needed to really change their lives. Until Financial Fitness, we were only putting on a band-aid. Since seeing these positive results, we have now started to offer the LLR Corporate program to our clients who own businesses.” -Sandy Northup
The Northup’s are excited about the opportunity to help others get debt free, but ultimately they want to get financially free themselves so they can lead and influence even more people on a much larger scale:
“Life Leadership has completely changed our lives. It’s changed our focus and given us the ability to dream again. We are working towards our freedom and KNOW that we will have it. In just 6 months, we replaced my husband’s salary, and he was able to leave his W-2 job to come and work at our company (which enables me to be there less and spend more time with our five children). We’ve lost so much time over the years – working. It’s liberating to start to gain some of that time back. We are living our dream together now and working together for our freedom. We are still working really hard to help people change their lives, and running as fast as we can; but now we have the tools we need to really make a difference–not only for our family–but for our friends and clients, too! Financial Fitness is the first step for anyone wanting to escape the financial matrix.” -Sandy Northup
Congratulations Paul and Sandy, on behalf of the entire Life Leadership community, for your exceptional leadership and growth. Keep rocking!!!
We would love to hear from you in the comments section! How has Financial Fitness improved your life?
To learn more about how to escape the Financial Matrix with the Financial Fitness Program, check out this excellent video by Orrin Woodward:
Chris Brady says
I am very proud of our Financial Fitness product line, and especially the difference it is making in the lives of so many people in helping them alleviate large debt loads. There is nothing quite like the relief of getting out of debt, and the Financial Fitness program is very fundamental in making that happen!
Great article!
CB
Michael Leahy says
The magic moment will occur when you wake up and find yourself No longer financially trapped.
This is the point when a life mission takes priority.
The Answer is Here –
The Financial Fitness Program is setting thousands of people free from Debt bondage with a practical and achievable process to follow.
It has changed the lives of Everyone who has obtained it and applied it,
Once a person learns the proven methods they forever are changed.
Thank you Life Leadership for such an awesome and reaching package.
Michael Leahy
Marysville CA.
Rick & Sarah Snodie says
I am so thankful for financial fitness! Changed our lives. We are now debt free!! Rick and Sarah Snodie
Zach Frey says
Fantastic job, Rick and Sarah! And congratulations!!
Teesa Rossman says
With the help of Life Leadership and the Financial Fitness Program we have eliminated nearly $180,000 in debt. We became debt free and took the vacation of a lifetime the same year, all thanks to Life! We just bought a home last week, so we now have some debt again, but because of the principles we have learned through the FFP, we will be able to pay the home off in 5 years (or less) instead of 30!!!!!
Kristen Seidl says
WOW! That is impressive Teesa! Thanks so much for sharing!!
Chris Brady says
Awesome job, Teesa!
Rob Robson says
I am so proud of Paul and Sandy Northup! It has been an inspiration to work with them and watch as they have applied the principles of the Financial Fitness Program to their own lives. Paul’s last day of work is tomorrow, Friday May 29th 2015! They have created a pipeline of residual income by being conductors in the Underground Railroad leading people out of the financial matrix!
Gerald Williams says
Great Job in getting back on track & helping others.
My passion is helping educate people about Credit & Personal Finances as well.
I look forward to adding FFP to my services as also.
Robby Palmer says
I am so excited about this. I sell credit repair for my job, and have often thought the same things Sandy says. I’ve felt empty not giving them the full chance to change their lives. All I offered was wiping a slate clean, that their financial habits would put them right back into.
Now, with the financial fitness pack, I can offer everything!
Kevin Foster says
Sandy and Paul Northup are our constant cheerleaders. With their introduction, and the mentoring of Rob Robson we are dreaming again. Debt Free and Financial Freedom are our constant goals now thanks to Orrin Woodward, Chris Brady and the vision cast by the Life Leadership Community. Fired Up!
Sandy Northup says
Paul and I are so excited about Life Leadership! We’re so blessed to have amazing mentors like Rob and Kenyon Robson who have encouraged and supported us while we began the process of understanding how amazing this opportunity really is. We love you guys!
Gerald Williams says
Great Job Sandy & Paul.
I look forward to meeting you & working with you especially in the Credit & Financial Industry.
I’m always learning
Call me at 972-268-2930
Kaylee Heninger says
That is such an amazing story! Thanks for sharing it. I love that Paul and Sandy are truly helping their clients, in ways they probably never thought possible before this.
We love the Financial Fitness program!! Using the principles it teaches, and working with some amazing coaches, we were able to pay off almost $100,000 in debt. What an incredible feeling, to completely own our lives for the first time in years!!!
Thank you again for putting this resource together for us!!!
Kristen Seidl says
Amazing Kaylee! You are on your way to escaping the financial matrix. Congrats!!
Teesa Rossman says
That is so great, Kaylee. Yes, “owning” your life instead of “owning” a credit score is an amazing feeling!
Ryan Ray says
Congratulations Paul and Sandy!! I’m so excited for you guys and grateful for the leadership example you are showing our team. Keep leading the charge!! We’re following… Fired up!!
Renee Oettinger says
What an incredible way to decrease stress in peoples lives- get out of debt.
Elaine Lacey says
I am so grateful for the information and the inspiration of Life Leadership, finally a way to get out of financial bondage !
Carlo Cipollina says
Thank you for a wonderful story which inspires us all that we can make a difference in our own lives first and then the lives of so many others.
Blaine Terrill says
Great article Kristen! Not sure what’s more inspiring, the article, the video, or the comments! I am using the Financial Fitness Challenge to eliminate debt and learn the playing field so I will be prepared to help others launch their financial offense also!
Greg and Wendy Burkhardt says
Thanks to the FFP we have reduced our Debt by 75%. We are looking forward to getting completely out of the Matrix, and bringing as many Families with us as possible…
Thank you Life Leadership
Todd says
So happy to have found the Financial Fitness pack as well as Life Leadership!! We have paid off our debt as of today! 47k in consumer debt and 24k in auto loans in the 12 months since getting involved. Knowing that everything would be paid off has let us sleep so much better at night, and be so much happier with my kids!! Thank you Life Leadership! And good for you Paul and Sandy Northup for changing people’s lives!!
Kristen Seidl says
That is incredible Todd! Thank you so much for sharing!!
Steve Sager says
We have eliminated over $270,000 in debt and we are in our final months of being 100% debt free. We also applied the offense and replaced my wife’s income (a $25 hr job) through B-type principles taught by the Life Leadership training system. I was able to decrease my 60+ hours of work (from 2 jobs) to only 25-35 hours per week now. We have a savings account that never existed before and are able to contribute to our church and other charities. Thanks to all of the Founders for their leadership; and providing a playing field to get out of the Matrix!
Kristen Seidl says
Incredible Steve! You and Kelli are truly transforming your lives! Keep leading by example!!
Jason says
Paul and Sandy are fantastic examples of Leadership. I love Financial Fitness and the principles it teaches. Having been in the financial service industry for years, I was shocked to see how succinctly Orrin Woodward taught truth. The Financial Fitness program is able to teach these principles in a manner that is easy to understand and enjoyable to learn. Thank you for sharing this story.
Daryl Workman says
I cannot begin to express my gratitude for this program. I have been teaching for 9 years and keeping less and less of my income each year. We have had to live on 3 jobs and debt for the last 5 of those years because we did not know a way out. Orrin Woodward’s Financial Fitness and Financial Matrix spelled out everything and turned the light at the end of the tunnel back on. THANK YOU!
Holger says
Congrats!!
Holger
Tony Tefel says
“Get out of debt and stay out of debt” has been our mantra for the last year. It’s not an easy path, but it is surprisingly simple and so worth it! The financial eduction we continue to get from the Life Leadership business directed by amazing leaders like Orrin Woodward and Chris Brady has been a true asset in our lives. Keep up the good work guys and we will continue to do our part to spread the word!
Cort Howard says
Not a day goes by that I don’t hear about someone’s life being touched by the leadership and financial education put out by Life Leadership. I wonder if Warren Buffet had LL in mind when he suggested that we all should get out of debt, invest in ourselves, and build a business asset.
Lisa Fotu says
Such an inspiration…and just an example of what is to come…thousands and I believe millions of lives changed because of this education we can provide about the financial matrix…truly amazing!
Chris says
Thanks for sharing guys! Debt is the cancer that’s eating away at the roots of the American families!!
Cody Kratzer says
Financial Fitness has quickly steered me and my wife in the right direction. By applying the principles in the Financial Fitness pack, we expect to be completely out of debt by the end of 2015! This will allow us to really start pouring into savings and investing in ourselves so we can become better spouses, better parents, and better leaders of business and our community.
I cannot wait to hear all of the exciting news buzzing around the Financial Fitness program that will be announced at the Summer Leadership Summit at the end of this month!
jim martin says
Great book Orrin! Every person that has read this that I gave it to now is a member of Life Leadership