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For many entrepreneurs and business owners, starting and growing a business isn’t just about making money. It’s about finding freedom. It’s about experiencing the fulfillment that comes from building something meaningful—and living a rich life.

But here’s the truth: while your business can give you a rich life, it can also ruin it. Success often comes at the expense of sanity. Maybe you’re working harder than ever, paying everyone else first, and still feeling stuck in a prison of your own making.

The solution isn’t just getting more customers, scaling up, or dumping all your profits “back into the business.” Real freedom—financial, personal, and professional—starts with a plan. A financial freedom plan.

As a seasoned money and mindset coach and founder of an eight-figure financial firm, Marissa Nehlsen teaches that when the vision is clear, the decisions become easy. Marissa will show you how to:

  • Set a clear vision for your business, finances, and life—and gain the freedom you want.
  • Make money your best employee, no matter what size your business.
  • Open up connections, opportunities, and networks.
  • Fire your worst business partner—the tax collector.
  • Prepare a legacy plan and pass on a masterpiece, instead of a mess.

Say goodbye to the grind and say hello to freedom. It’s time to start living life on your own terms—and live life rich.

liveliferichbook.com

Live Life Rich:
The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Dream Big, Multiply Your Money, and Take Control of Your Financial Freedom
by Marissa Nehlsen
Foreword by John C. Maxwell

BIO

Marissa Nehlsen is the founder and CEO of an eight-figure, debt-free financial firm, managing over $1 billion in assets across forty-six states.

Marissa’s journey began on a North Dakota farm where she learned the value of hard work and resilience. For the past thirty years, she has founded five self-managing companies and coached thousands of entrepreneurs, helping them make money their best employee.

Beyond business, Marissa is a global impact leader. She co-founded the Foundation of Latin America, building sewing schools for women in Costa Rica, developing sustainable energy projects, and dedicating herself to eliminating poverty through entrepreneurship.

A mother, grandmother, and visionary leader, Marissa lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, raising her family while continuing to inspire, educate, and lead.

Suggested Interview Questions

  1. You’ve said this book is about more than money—it’s about freedom. Can you unpack that for us
    Marissa will share how her concept of “living life rich” goes beyond wealth and includes time, relationships, legacy, and impact.

  2. You went from $5 in a coffee can to building an eight-figure firm. What was the turning point in that story?
    She’ll walk through one pivotal moment and how it shaped her belief that money should serve you—not the other way around.

  3. What do you wish every entrepreneur understood about money early on?
    Marissa will break down common traps—like reinvesting too much or ignoring tax strategy—and how to avoid them.

  4. A lot of people talk about financial freedom, but few define it. What does it actually mean to you?
    She’ll explain the concept of a “Financial Freedom Plan” and how it’s different from just budgeting or saving.

  5. You work with incredibly successful clients. What mindsets set them apart from everyone else?
    Marissa will reveal patterns she’s seen in elite entrepreneurs—from how they manage risk to how they make fast, clear decisions.

  6. One of your frameworks is about firing your worst business partner: the tax collector. What does that look like in real life?
    She’ll share simple, legal tax strategies that most small business owners miss—and how they can add up to serious savings.

  7. What is the ‘Magic Line’ on your tax return that you say can change everything?
    A practical takeaway—Marissa introduces a small but powerful line on your tax return most entrepreneurs overlook.

  8. You talk about building a “Freedom Team.” Who’s on it, and why does it matter so much?
    She’ll highlight the key roles every entrepreneur needs to have in their corner—from CPA to mentor to legacy advisor.

  9. What’s one step someone could take today to start living life rich—even if they’re just getting by right now?
    Marissa will bring it home with a motivating story and one practical action listeners can take immediately.