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Yesner Law is a boutique real estate law firm in Tampa, Florida, that helps our clients eliminate the financial bullies in their lives by providing options so they can live the lifestyle of their dreams. We help clients with real estate litigation, partition, quiet title, chapter 7 liquidation, chapter 13 reorganization, short sales, loan modifications, and creditor harassment.
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Crushing Debt turns household expenses and major life choices into practical conversations about budgeting, borrowing, saving, and avoiding new debt.
Crushing Debt starts with the expense already in the room: a troublesome used car, school supplies due in August, or holiday costs that could become new debt.
A repair-prone Beetle rides shotgun while Sean Yesner and George talk student loans.
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A birthday conversation that turns old money mistakes into a useful reset.
Sean and George frame the episode around a birthday, then let the conversation drift into debt, layoffs, and the way money mistakes can reset how someone thinks about cash flow.
A small coin opens onto cash habits, scarcity, and nostalgia.
This episode treats the discontinued penny as more than pocket change, showing how a tiny coin can carry practical and sentimental weight. It moves through cashless payments, tipping jars, charity buckets, and the broader shift in what money means once it is no longer physical.
A practical look at where notary work ends and deed law begins.
Sean and George frame a practical subject in plain terms, and the episode does its best work when it separates a notary's fraud-prevention role from the attorney work needed to fix a deed, add or remove people from it, or change it in any other way.
A grounded debt conversation that treats student loans as a practical problem, not a slogan.
This episode looks at whether student loans should be repaid and starts with a familiar money frustration: a new car for Sean Yesner's daughter, four trips to the mechanic, and a touch of family regret.
A conversational debt-and-life episode that turns recovery into something practical.
This hour begins with summer spending and Disney guilt before moving into Nick Prefontaine's recovery story, which gives it a clear emotional arc.
A plainspoken check on economic panic, with holiday banter and a few side conversations keeping it grounded.
Crushing Debt spends this week pushing back on the kind of economic panic that turns every headline into a personal alarm bell. Sean Yesner and George Curbelo keep the focus close to home: unemployment sits around 4 percent, inflation is cooling a bit, and consumer spending is…
College admissions is treated as a nuanced fit-and-priorities conversation, not a simple checklist.
Crushing Debt frames college admissions as a matter of fit and priorities rather than a simple checklist. Sean and George begin with familiar Florida-life updates, then bring in a college consulting guest who explains GPA, course rigor, major caps, and the quieter role of…
A garage sale becomes a small lesson in pricing and practice.
Sean and George turn a garage sale into a plainspoken lesson in haggling and low-pressure practice. The advice stays simple: ask what feels fair, read the room, and use the sale to build the habit before the stakes are real.
Paul Haavardsrud unpacks Canadian money stories, from ski-hill VIP pricing to French butter tariffs.
Real-estate freedom, taught in plain numbers.
This episode segment introduces a guest who is a licensed therapist and co-founder of School Pulse, discussing the psychology of debt with a financial coach.
The hosts discuss personal updates about Florida weather and a birthday celebration, but the substantive financial topic about kids' financial ease or difficulty has not yet begun.
The hosts discuss personal budgeting challenges, particularly around managing household expenses and reducing waste with kids back in school.
This episode segment introduces guest Michelle Campbell to discuss the impact of the 'big beautiful bill' on vulnerable communities and how it can be leveraged to improve financial literacy.
This segment discusses the Bruner test for discharging student loans in bankruptcy and recent changes that may make it easier for debtors to eliminate their debt.
The hosts discuss personal updates and introduce financial tools like Monarch as alternatives for budgeting, but haven't yet addressed the main topic of affording college.
The hosts introduce the episode's theme on entrepreneurs gaining more free time while sharing personal anecdotes about budgeting for college applications and recovering from a demanding trial.
The hosts discuss Halloween costume ideas and personal anecdotes in a lighthearted, spooky-themed introduction to a podcast about financial debt.
The hosts discuss the financial challenges of college hunting and auditions for a senior daughter, highlighting budget adjustments and personal anecdotes.
The hosts introduce the episode's theme on golf and debt, share personal updates about health and travel, and discuss upcoming podcast milestones.
The hosts discuss the challenges of college applications, financial stress related to education costs, and recent Department of Education rule changes affecting student loans and FAFSA.
The hosts discuss client achievements in saving small emergency funds and strategies for dealing with debt collectors, including when bankruptcy might be considered based on individual circumstances.
The hosts introduce the episode's theme of debt and relationships, share personal anecdotes about Gasparilla, and begin introducing guests focused on business networking and growth.
The hosts discuss personal anecdotes about graduation and prom expenses as examples of financial challenges that can hinder wealth building.
The hosts introduce a March Madness-themed episode about bad money habits, discussing basketball brackets and personal tournament plans.
This episode segment introduces a podcast about financial issues, where the hosts discuss personal spending confessions and encourage listeners to share their financial secrets for advice and support.
The hosts celebrate the 500th episode of the Crushing Debt Podcast, discussing its history, launch date in 2015, and lessons learned about consistency in posting.
The hosts discuss personal anecdotes and upcoming speaking engagements at Podfest, focusing on business structures for podcasts.
The hosts discuss adjusting to the new year, including writing dates correctly and managing work and family schedules after the holidays.
The hosts discuss personal anecdotes about luck, family, and upcoming events like St.
The hosts introduce the episode's theme of 'debt with benefits' and engage in casual conversation about Valentine's Day, the Olympics, and Gasparilla season without delving into substantive debt-related content.
The hosts discuss the importance of business owners conducting annual checkups in January to reflect on the past year and set revenue and profit goals for the new year.
The hosts discuss holiday plans and gift-giving before transitioning to preview the episode's focus on looking forward after previously reflecting on the past year.
The hosts discuss Thanksgiving traditions, holiday decorations, and family travel plans in a casual conversation without substantive financial or debt-related content.
The hosts discuss Thanksgiving food preferences and family traditions before transitioning to the topic of holiday financial planning.
The hosts introduce the podcast focused on debt relief and bankruptcy, with personal anecdotes and an introduction of a guest bankruptcy attorney.
The hosts discuss holiday-related topics like Christmas gifts and weather, with a brief mention of debt as clutter, but the substantive content hasn't clearly begun yet.
The hosts discuss personal anecdotes about college acceptances and parenting, with no substantive discussion on the IRS or debt topics indicated in the title.
The podcast segment discusses debt comparisons between individuals and landlords, featuring updates on clients becoming debt-free and promotional offers for listeners.
The hosts discuss managing finances, including dealing with children's expenses, receiving a tax refund, and deciding between responsible debt payment or discretionary spending.
The hosts introduce themselves and discuss personal updates about their children starting school, touching on the challenges of adulting and managing responsibilities.
The hosts discuss personal experiences with college visits and financial planning for education before introducing a guest to talk about business failure.
The hosts discuss a major home foundation repair costing $45,000 due to water damage from rain and hurricanes causing the house to sink and leak.
The hosts introduce the topic of high grocery costs and share personal anecdotes about travel and expenses, but the substantive discussion has not yet begun.
Sean and George push back on doom scrolling without pretending everything is fine.
In this birthday episode, host Sean Yesner interviews financial coach George Curbelo about his personal journey from debt to financial coaching, sharing insights on mindset shifts, client success stories, and life lessons on work-life balance and health.
Sean Yesner and financial coach George Corbello explore the concepts of revenge saving and revenge spending, discussing how emotional ties to money drive financial habits.
Sean Yesner interviews Michael Scarpatti, CEO of RetireUS, about integrating retirement planning with debt management through financial mindfulness.
Sean Yesner and George Corbello discuss using garage sales as a low-pressure environment to teach negotiation and financial skills, sharing personal stories about their kids' entrepreneurial efforts and practical tips for haggling effectively.
Sean Yesner and financial coach George Corbello react to TikTok videos about debt and finance, covering topics like budgeting, bankruptcy stories, frugal hacks, and humorous takes on money management.
Nick Prefontaine shares his story of surviving a traumatic snowboarding accident at age 14, overcoming a coma and paralysis to become a motivational speaker and real estate investor.
The hosts discuss recovering from holiday spending and debt while setting financial and personal goals for the new year.
Sean Yesner and George Corbello interview Lee Norwood, a college consulting expert, about navigating the admissions process.
Sean Yesner and George Curbelo discuss spring cleaning your finances, covering tips like cutting unnecessary subscriptions, reducing insurance costs, and automating payments to save money.
Sean Yesner and George Curbelo explore the concept of 'soft savings,' a mindset that prioritizes present experiences and mental health over aggressive retirement planning.
Sean Yesner and financial coach George Garbello discuss the discontinuation of the penny, exploring reasons like minting costs, impacts on cash transactions and rounding, and broader shifts toward digital payments.
Sean Yesner and George Corbello interview Amanda Leffler, CEO of I Need a Notary LLC, about the importance of notarization in preventing fraud and managing documents for debt elimination and estate planning.
Sean Yesner and George Corbello discuss the resumption of student loan payments and the government's move to send defaulted loans to collections.
Sean Yesner and George Cabello interview Dr.
Host Sean Yesner and financial coach George Curbelo discuss financial literacy month, rising costs of living, and common money worries like debt and credit scores.
This episode discusses strategies to pay off debt faster, hosted by a real estate attorney and a financial coach.
Sean Yesner and financial coach George Corbello discuss TikTok University and financial literacy, with personal anecdotes.
Sean Yesner and George Curbelo discuss the challenges of financially supporting aging parents while maintaining personal financial health.
Host Sean Yesner interviews tax attorney Steven Weisberg about IRS tax resolution and business tax deadlines.
The hosts discuss holiday giving and suggest a focus-enhancing product as a stocking stuffer, blending personal finance tips with holiday shopping advice.
This episode discusses debt relief options and how to use legal strategies to eliminate financial burdens.
Sean Yesner and George Corbello discuss how to manage debt and budget for theme park trips, and celebrate Yesner Law's top-three ranking in bankruptcy law.
The hosts discuss spring break plans and personal updates while setting up the episode's theme of financial freedom.
The hosts discuss their personal experiences with flying and ear popping before transitioning into the episode's main topic of living with parents to save money.