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Travel Free, Live Rich: Unlocking the Freedom Lifestyle with the Lockwoods (Episode 23 / Part 2)

By Wealth on the Move | July 17, 2025

Summary: In Part 2 of this inspiring conversation, host Will Hoffman dives deeper with Phil and Erin Lockwood, the power couple behind Always Be Changing. This episode explores how they turned their adventurous lifestyle into a sustainable business model. They share how they monetized their YouTube channel, built income streams through brand partnerships, and revived the travel agency model with ABC Trips. Phil and Erin also unveil their online course, ‘Travel Free, Live Rich,’ aimed at helping families learn how to design, fund, and fully embrace a semi-nomadic life. From emotional parenting insights to tactical monetization advice, this episode is packed with practical wisdom for anyone dreaming of breaking the mold and living more freely.

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Takeaways:

Monetizing content goes beyond YouTube ads—brand deals and direct services are more lucrative.
ABC Trips offers personalized, relationship-driven travel planning with hands-on support.
Travel agents are resurging in popularity due to value-added experiences and human-level service.
Their online course ‘Travel Free, Live Rich’ teaches practical steps to fund and sustain global travel.
Content creation began casually but evolved into a key income stream through consistency and authenticity.
Most brand opportunities come inbound through email after building credibility and audience.
Loyalty programs and travel hacking make luxury experiences accessible with planning.
They emphasize doing it now—before kids are grown, not waiting until retirement.
Immersive travel (e.g. rice harvesting in the Philippines) creates lifelong family memories.
The biggest fear? Not money—but whether their parenting choices truly served their kids long-term.

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Nomadic Living with Kids | The Lockwoods’ Journey to Intentional Wealth & Freedom (Episode 22/ Part 1)

By Wealth on the Move | July 10, 2025

Summary: In this episode of Wealth on the Move, host Will Hoffman sits down with Phil and Erin Lockwood—founders of the ‘Always Be Changing’ brand. What began as a shift in educational choices for their children quickly blossomed into a transformational lifestyle change that saw their family exploring all seven continents. The Lockwoods share how they built a life that defies traditional templates—embracing asynchronous cyber schooling, running a remote business, and choosing meaning over money. They explain the philosophy behind their brand, how the pandemic shifted their priorities, and why their adventures are rooted in personal freedom and creative fulfillment. This episode offers a bold take on redefining wealth, education, and how we spend our most valuable resource—time.

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Takeaways:

The Lockwoods intentionally rejected the traditional 9-to-5 lifestyle to design a life rooted in experience.
They homeschool their children via Ignite Learning Academy, prioritizing flexibility and self-paced learning.
COVID-19 was a key catalyst in realizing that traditional systems (work, school) no longer served their goals.
They maintain a home base in Denver while traveling extensively—a semi-nomadic lifestyle.
Phil continues to run his marketing agency remotely while Erin contributes through content and education.
‘Always Be Changing’ originated from Phil’s company culture but evolved into a lifestyle brand and philosophy.
Off-season travel helped make their global journey surprisingly affordable.
They consciously chose experience and presence with their children over financial maximization.
Erin finds joy and purpose in public storytelling, both as a novelist and vlogger.
Monetization was never the initial goal—but has become a fruitful part of their global journey.

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Raising Money-Smart Kids with Justin Chung (Ep. 17)

By Monetary-Mix-Tape | May 4, 2023

Financially unaware children often become financially unaware adults.

To help you raise money-smart kids, our guest, Justin Chung, host of the MoneyDad podcast, emphasizes the importance of incorporating money into your everyday routines and conversations with your children.

As fathers, Will and Justin discuss:

The advantages of introducing financial education to children at a young age
Opportunities for money discussions in everyday activities
How they encourage their own children to tap into their entrepreneurial mindset
Examples of how parents and children can benefit from learning financial concepts
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About Our Guest:

Justin Chung is a successful real estate investor, podcast host, husband, and father of two boys. He became interested in real estate investing in 2007 after purchasing a student rental property in Waterloo, Ontario with his father’s help. He continued to acquire more properties and built a multi-million dollar real estate portfolio through joint ventures while working a full-time job. In 2012. His mother passed away, which served as a catalyst for him to pursue his real estate investing goals and help family and friends build long-term wealth. He has received awards from the Real Estate Investment Network and Canadian Real Estate Wealth Magazine for his success in real estate investing.

Becoming a father in 2014 further inspired him to teach his children about money and wealth building. He believes in the importance of raising money-smart kids and has made it his goal to inspire other parents to have meaningful conversations with their children about money. He curates actionable and practical knowledge on strategies, tactics, and mindset secrets to help parents teach their kids about money and build wealth.

Justin Chung and MoneyDad podcast are not affiliated with or endorsed by LPL Financial, Hoffman Wealth Management, or Private Advisor Group.

About Our Host:

Will Hoffman is a financial advisor and the Founder of Hoffman Wealth Management, a firm dedicated to helping professionals create wealth plans that revolve around their financial goals. Will has 20 years of experience in the financial services industry and is passionate about becoming his client’s most trusted financial ally.

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