Inside the Speakeasy Podcast - Your Key to Hidden Strategies & Success Stories from Top Entrepreneurs
Welcome to Inside the Speakeasy—the entrepreneur podcast that hands you the keys to rooms most never get access to.
Hosted by Eric Berman, this show is for founders, startup builders, marketers, and empire-minded creators who are done with surface-level noise and ready to unlock the hidden strategies, pivotal success stories, and raw truths behind elite business growth.
This is your key to the real game—the unfiltered conversations happening behind closed doors, at mastermind retreats, in late-night deal rooms, and during the “what the hell do I do now?” breakdowns that never make it to LinkedIn.
You’ll hear from the scrappiest, boldest, most unreasonably driven entrepreneurs in the U.S.—the ones who are scaling to 7–8 figures, failing forward, innovating under pressure, and rewriting the rules of success while no one’s watching.
No recycled advice. No fake “10X hacks.” Just what’s actually working right now—from people actually doing it.
Because let’s be honest:
You’re doing well.
You’re sharp.
But deep down… you know you’re still playing small.
So stop chasing comfort.
You’re not here for safe.
You’re here to evolve.
This is Inside the Speakeasy.
And once you’re in…
You don’t go back.
Inside the Speakeasy Podcast - Your Key to Hidden Strategies & Success Stories from Top Entrepreneurs
Get Lean, Get Liquid, Get Out: Chris Miles on Financial Strategies to Acquire Financial Freedom.mp3
Ever feel like your money is working harder than you are? Chris Miles, the Cash Flow Expert and Anti-Financial Advisor, is here to flip that script with his three-step system: Get Lean, Get Liquid, and Get Out. He’s sharing exactly how to track spending without feeling restricted, keep cash accessible while it grows, and build multiple streams of income that actually free up your life. Having retired twice by 39 and helped clients uncover over $300 million in hidden cash flow, Chris knows a thing or two about making money work smarter.
We talk about the money mistakes most high-income earners make and, more importantly, how to fix them. Chris explains why managing your cash flow beats blindly following Wall Street advice and shows simple ways to get your money moving in the right direction. From using life insurance strategically to investing in real estate and lending, he breaks it down so you can take action right away. If you’ve ever wanted financial freedom without sacrificing your lifestyle, this episode is packed with practical steps you can start using today.
Beyond finances, Chris’s story is a reminder that wealth is more than just about dollars; it’s also about living on your terms. As a dad of six, a former top ballroom dancer, and a marathoner, he’s proof you can chase big goals and still enjoy the journey. Tune in and hear how to make your money hustle harder than you do. This episode is brought to you by Go High Level, the AI-driven business system helping over 2 million businesses automate, scale, and create real leverage. Grab your exclusive 30-day trial at gohighlevel.com/speakeasy-mastermind-promo.
Key Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Introduction.
[00:01:31] The journey towards financial freedom and teaching it.
[00:07:44] Getting your money to work to provide income.
[00:08:51] What’s the best of your money?
[00:13:41] Financial struggles and creative solutions.
[00:18:58] Get Lean: How to be wise with your money.
[00:22:47] Get Liquid: Getting money into your control.
[00:27:05] Get Out: How to get your money working for you.
[00:29:52] Passive income strategies.
[00:39:21] Why getting liquid is more important than ever now.
Memorable Quotes:
"Scarcity never leads to financial freedom. It's about how to be a wise steward, which is what you're referring to, which is what's the best use of my money." [00:08:45] – Chris Miles
"If you're always reinvesting your business, you are not profitable." [00:27:54] – Chris Miles
Links Mentioned:
Go High Level: http://www.gohighlevel.com/speakeasy-mastermind-promo
Connect with Chris Miles:
Website: https://moneyripples.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriscmiles/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.miles9177/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriscmiles
Twitter/X: https://x.com/Moneyripples/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@moneyrippleswithchrismiles
Connect with Eric Berman:
Website: https://speakeasymastermind.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakeasymastermind/
Facebook: https://www.fa