About the Book
USA TODAY BESTSELLER!
Make financial freedom real with the right mindset, right process, and right action steps.
Does it feel like you’re missing out on life because you can't get your finances in order? Are you seeking a life free of financial fear and full of meaning, purpose, and impact?
The key to building the life you desire and deserve is to build your Money Machine—a powerful system designed to generate income that’s no longer tied to your work or efforts. This step-by-step guide goes beyond the general idea of personal finance and wealth creation and reveals the holistic approach to transforming your relationship with money to allow you to enjoy financial freedom and peace of mind.
Part money philosophy, part money mindset, part strategy, and part tactical action, these powerful frameworks will show you how to:
· Demystify wealth creation through proven processes like The Wealth Priority Ladder™ and The Five Incomes™
· Build the three pillars of your Money Machine—Earn, Grow, and Protect
· Optimize your earnings, transform them into assets, and protect them from loss
Whether you are a dreamer, doer, or believer—or all three!—your financial freedom is a birthright. Now is the time to embrace your financial potential with confidence and courage.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
PART I: UNDERSTAND THE JOURNEY
Chapter 1: The Journey of Financial Liberation
Chapter 2: Overcoming Excuses to Unlock Wealth Creation
Chapter 3: Conquering Your Financial Fears
Chapter 4: Affluence Isn’t Opulence, It's Much More!
PART II: DEFINE THE JOURNEY
Your Future
Chapter 5: Gaining Financial Control with Clarity
Chapter 6: Define Your Future First Your Reality
Chapter 7: Gauging Your Money Situation Today
Chapter 8: The Affluence Cash Flow Matrix™ Your Gap
Chapter 9: The Financial Freedom Journey
Chapter 10: Money Personalities and Habits
PART III: CREATE THE JOURNEY
Earn
Chapter 11: Unlocking Your Earning Potential
Chapter 12: The Wealth Priority Ladder™
Chapter 13: The Five Incomes™: A Journey to Reclaim Your Time Grow
Chapter 14: Growing Your Money Machine
Chapter 15: Savings vs. Gambling vs. Trading vs. Investing
Chapter 16: Risk (Can vs. Should)
Protect
Chapter 17: Protecting Your Money Machine
Chapter 18: Mastering the Art of Safeguarding Your Wealth
PART IV: LIVE THE JOURNEY
Chapter 19: Building Your Money Machine
Chapter 20: Skill Sets Before Assets
Chapter 21: The Legacy Factor™
Conclusion
Appendix A: Financial Success Behaviors
Appendix B: The Language of Money Made Easy
Appendix C: Ten Money Conversation Starters for Couples
Appendix D: Ten Money Conversation Starters with Your Kids
Appendix E: Business Insurances to Consider
About the Author
About the Author :
Mel Abraham is the founder of the Affluence Blueprint™ and Thoughtpreneur Academy, author of The Entrepreneur’s Solution and host of the podcast The Affluent Entrepreneur Show. He is a visionary financial expert, speaker and entrepreneur with an unwavering dedication to empowering individuals and their businesses. www.MelAbraham.com
Review :
“Practical, rational, and real-world experience is brought to life in Building Your Money Machine. Mel has a heart of gold, and he brings it to each and every page.”
— David Bach, 10-time New York Times best-selling author of The Automatic Millionaire and The Latte Factor
“An insightful read that gives many lessons from a road well traveled by a true money mentor who has run the miles himself.”
— Amy Porterfield, author of The New York Times bestseller Two Weeks Notice
“In a world full of confusing financial advice, Building Your Money Machine is a clear, accessible guide to achieving financial freedom. A must-read for anyone who wants to take control of their financial future.”
— Farnoosh Torabi, host of the So Money podcast and author of A Healthy State of Panic
“This is for anyone looking to escape the rat race and live life on their own terms. It is a whole new way of thinking about money, financial freedom, and how to make it your reality.”
— Jenna Kutcher, host of the Goal Digger podcast and The New York Times best-selling author of How Are You, Really?
“Mel is my go-to guy when it comes to all things finance. Delaying your financial future is easy, but Mel literally gives you the map and frameworks to start now. The approach is so straightforward that anyone can grasp it.”
— Stacy Tuschl, founder of Well-Oiled Operations
“Finally a book that provides the direction and path to financial freedom. Choose to take the path. Choose to take action. Choose to allow Mel’s unparalleled track record to drive your financial success.”
— Ben Newman, two-time Wall Street Journal best-selling author of Uncommon Leadership and USA Today Top 5 Mindset & Performance Coach
“An empowering money resource with practical, actionable tips and strategies. If you want to take charge of your money story and rewrite your financial future, this book is a must-read.”
— Rick Mulready, founder of The Art of Online Business podcast and seven-figure business owner
“Mel uses his gift of storytelling and his ability to create frameworks that visually offer a simple path to wealth building. This book is jam-packed with lessons, life experiences, and opportunities for transformation!”
— Jessica Glazer DeRose, entrepreneur
“This book is 100 percent a calling. Not only is this now mandatory reading for my 1:1 clients, but more importantly, it became a mandatory read for my daughters, ages 13 and 15.”
— Rachel Luna, certified master coach and a Forbes-rated Top 11 Inspiring Female Entrepreneur
“Mel’s use of storytelling, outlining of processes, and development of frameworks makes Building Your Money Machine unlike anything you have ever read. It is real, is actionable, and it is life changing.”
— Pat Flynn, best-selling author of Will It Fly? and Superfans
“A timeless creation that will guide you to the financial freedom you deserve. Your future self will thank you for acting on Mel’s brilliant wisdom.”
— Trent Shelton, best-selling author of The Greatest You and Protect Your Peace and motivational speaker
“Building Your Money Machine is an insightful read that gives a lifetime of practical experience from a true money mentor. A life-changing manual for anyone seeking control over their financial destiny, without needing to make years of wrong turns to arrive there.”
— Matthew Hussey, New York Times best-selling author of Love Life and host of Love Life with Matthew Hussey
“Mel does a masterful job of taking complex financial concepts and breaking them down into simple checklists, visual frameworks, and actionable advice. This is one of the best books on money I’ve ever read!”
— Rory Vaden, co-founder of Brand Builders Group and New York Times best-selling author of Take the Stairs
“This is not just a book; it’s a golden ticket to a life of freedom, choice, and financial security. Prepare to see your life and finances in a whole new light!”
— Glo Atanmo, serial entrepreneur and founder of The Life Leap
“Mel is my go-to financial growth guru. I trust his insights, knowledge, and his ability to make intimidating concepts feel attainable and freeing. This book is no different. Love his brilliant brain, but love his heart for helping people more.”
— Jasmine Star, CEO, podcast host, and motivational speaker
“Abundance is your birthright. In Building Your Money Machine Mel shares a practical blueprint to financial empowerment and fulfillment.”
— Koya Webb, wellness entrepreneur and author of Let Your Fears Make You Fierce
“A transformative guide that illuminates the path to financial freedom and empowers you to achieve your dreams!”
— Lindsey Schwartz, founder of Powerhouse Women
“The world doesn’t function on good intentions, it functions on money. You need to understand it and create your own machine to safeguard yourself and your family’s dreams for now and the future. This book is the greatest tool and strategy to do so. If you want financial freedom and a free life, you need to get this book.”
— Anthony Trucks, former NFL athlete and founder of Dark Work
“With his unparalleled insights into wealth, investing, and finance, Mel has unlocked the secrets to financial success.”
— James Wedmore, founder of Business by Design and host of Mind Your Business
“This is a whole new way of thinking about money, financial freedom, and how to finally make it a reality in your life. It’s time to get your money working for you, and time to let Mel show you how to do it right.”
— Niyc Pidgeon, award-winning positive psychologist, business mentor, and best-selling author of Now Is Your Chance
“Mel lays out an easy-to-follow, real-life path to becoming financially free that doesn’t force you to go to extremes in order to achieve it!”
— Chris Harder, founder of Frello, philanthropist, and investor
“Building Your Money Machine not only teaches you how to optimize your assets and time but also inspires you to live intentionally. A revolutionary approach to personal finance!”
— Randy Garn, New York Times best-selling author of Prosper and co-founder of Prosper Inc.
“A brilliant balance of practical frameworks and relatable stories that’ll help you take control of your financial destiny once and for all.”
— Natasha Willis, co-founder of School of Bots
“This is a must-read for anyone who is tired of the ‘skip-the-five-dollar-coffee-and-save-every-dollar’ advice and wants a clear path to financial freedom based on you and the lifestyle you want.”
— Brandon Lucero, entrepreneur and host of the New Generation Entrepreneur Podcast
“Mel’s use of frameworks and stories bridges the gap between aspiration and action. Building Your Money Machine is a simple and understandable recipe for living a rich life.”
— Shannon Weinstein, CPA, founder of Keep What You Earn®
“Few people can take an overwhelming topic such as money and make it as exciting, empowering, and actionable as Mel can. A must-read if you are someone who wants to create more abundance in your life than you ever thought possible and finally live the life of your dreams.”
— Kathrin Zenkina, manifestation expert, founder of Manifestation Babe©, and host of the top-rated show The Manifestation Babe Podcast
“Real insights from a real student of the game. Mel is committed to helping others learn how to build their money machine on the road to financial freedom.”
— Jason Brown, stock market coach/options trader and founder of The Brown Report
“A life-changing book that will show you how to create true financial freedom!”
— Selena Soo, seven-figure business mentor and publicity expert
