297: How to Use Money as a Tool to Create Happiness in Your Family’s Life with Gino Barbaro

Gino returns to talk about something deeper than real estate—how your relationship with money shapes your decisions, your family, and your long-term legacy. He and Jonathan dig into the values we pass down, the stories our kids believe about money, and how to break old patterns so the next generation is positioned to thrive. They also explore the mindset shift of treating your household like a family office: building a team, planning for the future, understanding taxes, and investing with clarity instead of fear. It’s a conversation that blends investing wisdom with mindful, generational thinking.

In this episode, you will hear:

• What “happy money” really means for families
• How childhood money beliefs shape adult financial behavior
• Why legacy is more about values than assets
• The power of teaching kids decision-making early
• How to operate your life like a family office
• Why financial clarity matters more than motivation

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Supporting Resources

Connect with Gino Barbaro

Website: barbaro360.com
YouTube: youtube.com/@barbaro-360
FaceBook: facebook.com/JoinGinosFamily
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gino-barbaro-03973b4b/

Connect with Jonathan

Website: zenandtheartofrealestateinvesting.com
Website: ​ streamlined.properties​
YouTube: ​youtube.com/c/JonathanGreeneRE/videos​
Instagram: instagram.com/zenrealestateinvesting
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Instagram: instagram.com/streamlinedproperties​
Zillow: ​zillow.com/profile/streamlinenj
Bigger Pockets:​ biggerpockets.com/users/jonathangreene​
Facebook: facebook.com/zenandtheartofrealestateinvesting
Facebook: ​facebook.com/streamlinedproperties​
Email: ​jonathan@trustgreene.com​

This episode was produced by Outlier Audio

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