Stop Trading Time for Money: A Dad’s Guide to Passive Income & Raising Money-smart Kids - with Ian Noble
Thu Feb 05 2026
Many parents fall into the trap of thinking "more money" equals "better parenting." But what happens when building wealth costs you your relationship with your kids?
In this episode, Dominic sits down with Ian Noble, founder of RunSteady Investments. Ian shares his powerful backstory of growing up in two very different households—one wealthy but frugal, the other living paycheck-to-paycheck—and how that shaped his view on money.
We discuss his transition from an exhausted business owner working 80 hours a week to a passive investor who prioritizes time over status. Ian also breaks down exactly how to teach kids about "Opportunity Cost" so they grow up grateful, not entitled.
We cover:
A Tale of Two Households: The lessons Ian learned seeing two different financial worlds.The "Zombie" Dad Moment: The wake-up call that led Ian to sell his successful business.Passive Income 101: How to stop trading time for money (Real Estate & Mobile Home Parks).The Entitlement Trap: How to teach kids that "stuff" has a cost—and why they should work for what they want.Links:
Website: RunSteadyInvestments.comFree Passive Investing in Real Estate Cheat Sheet: https://go.runsteadyinvestments.com/fi-for-kids-podcastJoin My Passive Investor Mailing List: runsteadyinvestments.com/investor-clubLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/iannoble1/ Instagram: @ian_invests https://dominicdelaquil.com
https://fiforkids.com
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fi-for-kids/donations
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Many parents fall into the trap of thinking "more money" equals "better parenting." But what happens when building wealth costs you your relationship with your kids? In this episode, Dominic sits down with Ian Noble, founder of RunSteady Investments. Ian shares his powerful backstory of growing up in two very different households—one wealthy but frugal, the other living paycheck-to-paycheck—and how that shaped his view on money. We discuss his transition from an exhausted business owner working 80 hours a week to a passive investor who prioritizes time over status. Ian also breaks down exactly how to teach kids about "Opportunity Cost" so they grow up grateful, not entitled. We cover: A Tale of Two Households: The lessons Ian learned seeing two different financial worlds.The "Zombie" Dad Moment: The wake-up call that led Ian to sell his successful business.Passive Income 101: How to stop trading time for money (Real Estate & Mobile Home Parks).The Entitlement Trap: How to teach kids that "stuff" has a cost—and why they should work for what they want.Links: Website: RunSteadyInvestments.comFree Passive Investing in Real Estate Cheat Sheet: https://go.runsteadyinvestments.com/fi-for-kids-podcastJoin My Passive Investor Mailing List: runsteadyinvestments.com/investor-clubLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/iannoble1/ Instagram: @ian_invests https://dominicdelaquil.com https://fiforkids.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fi-for-kids/donations