How To Budget Like a Lawyer and Become Financially Free featuring Rho Thomas

Rho Thomas explains the risks of entrepreneurship and why lawyers should adjust their money mindsets.

Rho Thomas, a University of Alabama School of Law graduate, explains why she became a financial coach and best practices for networking.

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How To Budget Like a Lawyer and Become Financially Free featuring Rho Thomas

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About This Episode

Rho Thomas became a money coach after she paid off multiple six figures of school debt. After realizing the power of paying more than minimum payments for bills, Rho Thomas created a blog to track her processes. Once friends and coworkers began to seek out Rho to help them find financial freedom, Rho realized that she would enjoy being a financial coach. Rho Thomas stopped practicing IP law to focus on the Wealthyesqe Podcast and helping lawyers improve their money mindsets.

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Listen to learn:

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Why lawyers need personal finance skills
The importance of following a money plan and paying off debts
How financial freedom allows lawyers to daydream

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We also discuss:

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How to network on social media
Best career choices if you have a JD and enjoy personal finance
The risks of being an entrepreneur

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Rho Thomas is licensed to practice law in Georgia. Learn more about Rho Thomas:

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamrhothomas

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamrhothomas

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