“The dollar bill: People spend their whole life seeking to earn it, but won’t spend 10 minutes seeking to learn it.” – Orrin Woodward
The Financial Fitness Program continues to change people’s lives for those who learn and apply the 47 financial principles taught in the program. This inspiring debt-free story, written by Sarah Marsh, needs no introduction! Check it out:
Three years ago we were $320k in debt from student loans and medical bills. We were paying $1,500 a month just in interest on our debt. With Gabe working a salary job that required up to 80 hours a week and myself working two jobs, it seemed like we never had enough money to cover the bills or time to take on anything else. It was so fast and easy to accumulate that debt, but tragically it would have taken us over 30 years to pay off. The feeling of hopelessness and the financial stress took a toll on our marriage and I reached the point of wanting to give up. Thankfully we were given new hope from great mentors and an amazing product in the Financial Fitness Program. An event and support from our mentors forced me to want to give it one more try.
The Financial Fitness Program really challenged us to take a look at how we handled money and to make massive changes. Could we ever reach the point of digging out of the mess we had created? The “experts” told us no. Declare bankruptcy. Get a fresh start. Someone else can cover the financial mess you created. What terrible advice!!
“In contrast, Financial Fitness taught us to take control and responsibility for our choices and hold our character high. Never take the easy way out, but take the right way out. If it’s the right thing to do, it’s the right thing to do…period! We chose to own our debts and increase our offense and defense and tackle the debt head on with an aggressive game plan.”
“After applying the 47 principles and keeping our eyes on the goal of debt freedom, we had an ‘escape the Financial Matrix’ celebration on June 18, 2016 after 34 months of focus! The driveway of the beautiful property we rented for the event was lined with green balloons, with the name of the lender on each one. 22 balloons in all. It was amazing to see how each of those at one time felt so big to overcome, yet now they were just a distant memory and another page in our story.”
We are now on to our next dream of building our finances to the point of never having to think about money ever again. We were put on this earth by a gracious and merciful God who has called us to make a difference and an impact for Him! He has blessed us in such an amazing way with an incredible marriage, incredible friends and business partners, and a dream to help as many people as possible realize that they can take back control of their financial lives! We are so thankful for the Financial Fitness Program for giving us a second chance to make an impact to this world.
Congratulations to Gabe and Sarah Marsh on eliminating over 300k of debt and escaping the Financial Matrix!
Jon Upleger says
Gabe and Sara,
You are a testament to the power of our programs and an inspiration to all of us! I am so proud to have the privilege to get to know you. Keep representing the best team in the world!
BAND OF BROTHERS LEAD THE WAY!
Jansen nail says
Very proud of your example marshs
Cassie Birtles says
Wow! This is an incredible testimony to the power of good information and the determination to put it into action!! This is how people should handle debt! I’m so proud of Gabe and Sarah!! They are a shining example and will continue to share their story of overcoming. Love you guys!!
Dave Donley says
Gabe and Sarah are an inspiration and examples of doing what’s right. They are leaders!
James McKay says
Wow… This testimony gives me chills! I definitely feel like, if they can do it, then I can do it!
Gabe and Sarah, you both love a great example of this quote.
“You can have a million excuses, or a million dollars, but you can’t have both.”
Annette & Ed Hosick says
Very inspiring ! After getting to meet you personally and hearing your heart and desire your testimony makes it that much possible to achieve ! You guys are awesome keep up the great work !
Brittany Wines says
I am so incredibly proud of Gabe & Sarah for escaping the financial matrix. Sarah being my sister and best friend I have had a front row seat in watching her an Gabe win the battle of becoming debt free. Because of their decision to not settle for the life of status, but rather of freedom from debt they have changed the direction of their lives and because of their example they are inspiring friends and family to do the same.
Thank you Gabe & Sarah for going the way and showing the way. I love you both so much, my family is proud to have you both to follow!!
Erin Cuti says
Completely honored and inspired by your dedication and hard work! I can not wait to see and hear more if you’re unfold. God has big plans for your lives!
Brenda Kordecki says
That is such an incredible story. It takes courage, patience, and intense dedication to make this happen. I know that the Financial Fitness program works because it has helped me tremendously in starting the process of getting debt free and financially free. You are an inspiration to all and I am so glad to know both of you and to realize that if you can do it it’s possible for anyone to get debt free.
Sarah and Jason Luznak says
Wow!!!! What an amazing testimony of what the power of this business can do. This story definitely put tears to my eyes reading it. It also gave me a bigger picture and what can be done and what more Jason and I can do.
Gabe and Sarah you both are a great example of servant leaders. Jason and I are so proud to call you guys friends!!!! You guys are the best leaders and coaches around!!!! We couldn’t do what we have already done with this business if it wasn’t for you and all of your guys’ great encouragement! We love you guys and and we can’t wait to be debt-free and working towards our big dreams and goals in life… Here’s to many more great success stories with life leadership!
BAND OF BROTHERS LEAD THE WAY! ALL THE WAY!!!!!!
Joshua Doyle says
All I gotta say thanks Gabe and Sara for sharing. It’s possible!
Band of brothers semper fi, do or die!
Enedina Cantu says
Gabe and Sarah, I am so happy for both of you and with everything you have overcome. You both are such incredible leaders and I couldn’t be more thankful for everything you do for us! Your story is extremely inspiring to so many people out there and it is such an honor to be able to call you guys close friends!
❤️
Jason Wilson says
Way to go guys!! Very proud of you guys. It takes discipline and teamwork to achieve such a feat. Enjoy the victory!!