Who's Eating Your Pie?: Essential Financial Advice that Will Transform Your Life

by Erik Weir

Overview

Whether you’re just starting your career at twenty-two or quickly approaching retirement at sixty-two, Who’s Eating Your Pie? will give you the tools you need to grow a bigger, sweeter financial pie than you ever thought possible—and keep everyone else’s fingers out of it!

“H-h-h-h-h-hello. M-m-my n-name is E-e-e-e-e-rik W-w-w-weir. H-how-how c-c-can I e-earn y-y-y-your b-b-business?”

Believe it or not, that’s the opening line that drove a young investment broker with a near-debilitating, lifelong stutter into a $1-million-per-year income by age thirty. And that incredible level of success was just the beginning!

In his debut book Who’s Eating Your Pie? leader and speaker Erik Weir opens the playbook that’s led him to unbelievable success as an entrepreneur, investor, film producer, and real estate developer. He tackles the tough questions today’s young professionals are asking, such as:

• Can anyone build wealth, no matter where they’re starting from?
• Is it moral for me to want to build wealth?
• What does it mean to be “rich”?
• How can I build real wealth as a salaried employee?
• How can I build wealth for myself and others as an entrepreneur?
• What steps should I take each day to ensure I’m moving forward toward my wealth-building goals?
• What is the stock market and how does it work?
• Can I get rich with just a 401(k)?
• How does real estate investing work?
• Where does philanthropic giving fit into my wealth-building plan?

Erik Weir has helped some of the wealthiest people in the country answer these questions, from multi-Grammy-winning musical artists to CEOs of some of America’s biggest companies to world-renowned professional athletes. Now, he wants to do the same for you, offering you the same advice and guidance he’s given to millionaires and billionaires for the past three decades.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781637630556
Publisher:	Forefront Books
Publication date:	05/10/2022
Pages:	256
Sales rank:	197,023
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Erik Weir founded Weir Capital Management in San Francisco in 1999 after a successful career at Merrill Lynch and Donaldson, Lufkin, & Jenerette. Weir speaks nationally on topics such as entrepreneurism, film, and goal setting. Under his direction, WCM Global Wealth, LLC. was recognized as one of the fastest-growing businesses in South Carolina two times. His firm WTA has marketed, financed, and produced faith-based films and books, including three New York Times bestsellers. Weir executive produced several films, including Unbroken: Path to Redemption, in conjunction with Universal 1440 Entertainment.

Weir has developed hundreds of millions of real estate in the US and is now expanding to Western Europe. Erik is the principal of WCM Global Wealth, a firm that serves more than fifty families ranging from successful business owners to several families listed on the Forbes billionaires list. WCMGW provides a unique approach to money management with a focus on alternative assets. Weir is a life-long student who has earned degrees and certificates from Georgia State University and Harvard Extension School. Weir, an accomplished martial artist, is also a multi-engine and instrument-rated pilot of twenty-five years. He is a father of five sons and splits his time between Charleston and Greenville, South Carolina.

Table of Contents

Preface 11

Section 1 Understanding Financial Success

Chapter 1 Permission to Dream 17

Chapter 2 The Psychology of Success 35

Chapter 3 The Pit of Self-Sabotage 49

Chapter 4 Where Do You Want to Go? (And Where Are You Right Now?) 63

Section 2 Financial Success

Chapter 5 What's Stopping You? 81

Chapter 6 Bridging the Gaps 103

Chapter 7 The Power of Clarity and Planning 127

Section 3 Activating Financial Success

Chapter 8 Income Growth and Management 151

Chapter 9 The Benefits of Real Estate 177

Chapter 10 How to Get Started in Real Estate 191

Chapter 11 Stock Market Millionaire 209

Chapter 12 Four Choices for Success 235

Acknowledgments 253

Notes 255

Editorial Reviews

What an amazing opportunity to get the inside look at the wealthbuilding principles from the mind and heart of a true Horatio Alger story. Erik Weir’s insights will light your path to a better financial future!

Dan T. Cathy

Erik Weir and I met years ago when we attended the same church. We became awesome friends. Erik impresses me with his humble nature and his knowledge of the financial world. He’s a powerful resource and he is my go-to guy on anything related to finance. I would endorse him with my life.

Levon Kirkland

Erik Weir has been a strategic investment partner since the beginning of our mission to change the entertainment landscape in Europe. His financial insight and vast network were instrumental in bringing Topgolf to Europe. This book contains actionable and entertaining insights that allow individuals to learn from Erik’s knowledge and experience.

David Speiser

As a business partner with Erik for almost eight years, I can tell you that Erik and his business practices are ‘the real deal.’ Many business partnerships end badly. Erik and I not only had a successful run, but we continue to do work together to this day after we sold our company. Most importantly, I call him ‘friend.’”

Bill Reeves

Erik Weir is as all-out, pedal-to-the-metal, committed-to-winning at money as I am to winning at racing. Whatever arena he enters, he quickly masters. On top of Erik’s financial smarts, his networking abilities and willingness to help others succeed are the secret sauce. If you’re looking for your pathway to financial victory, this is it.

Joey Logano

This book is a great reflection of who Erik Weir is on a daily basis. It is articulate, informed, and entertaining. When we were looking for a partner to expand Topgolf into several foreign countries, we needed someone who could share the vision and passion that others were cautious to embrace. Erik brought courage and optimism to our partnership, and millions of guests will have more joyful lives because of what we were able to do together. I am giving this book to my own children!

Dolf Berle

The journey Erik Weir has been on is truly one that will inspire you to be financially and spiritually rich. This book is a model for dreaming and thinking the right way, while also giving you the specific tools and examples to create an abundant life. I am grateful and a better man because of the lessons in this book.

Hunter Renfrow

I’ve known Erik for many years, and he’s always been looking ahead, finding new opportunities, and exploring the what-ifs? of the financial world. This new book explains some of his most practical money tips into a very digestible way.

Jay Ward

Erik Weir is one of the most accomplished business people and financial instructors I know. He has a pure focus on living life to the fullest, maximizing all of his God-given potential, and leaving a legacy that fuels the next generation into their God-given destiny. He is a prolific instructor of CEOs in the areas of stewardship, fiscal leadership, and investment strategies. Who’s Eating Your Pie? is sure to please and advance those who read with progress in mind.

Hasker Hudgens

I’m blessed to have gotten to know Erik Weir over the past few years as I’ve transitioned from the NFL to a college coaching career. He’s as much a teacher as he is an investor, teaching me a lot about real estate investing and how to build wealth that lasts.

C.J. Spiller

Erik combines the what of financial wisdom with the why of purposed living. He writes in a way that is both practical and inspiring. This book will lead you not only to make better life choices, it will make you a better person."

J. D. Greear

After a string of successful (and some less successful) entrepreneurial ventures, I found myself in the founder and CEO position of a company that went from zero to $1 billion in sales within five years. I had so many questions and there were so many things I didn’t know and wasn’t prepared. Enter Erik Weir. Erik’s wisdom, experience, counsel, and connections have been instrumental in helping me not only manage but grow these resources and find ways to use this financial blessing to serve the Lord and help other people. I’m so glad he's written a book to bring the unique financial insight I’ve come to depend on to the rest of the world!

Chad Price

Erik has been a friend and mentor to me for over ten years. The financial and business guidance he has given me over this time has forever changed the financial and career trajectory of my family. Erik has taught me not only how to make money but also how to manage it for building wealth and helping others.

Chad Patterson

You could spend twenty years working, negotiating, winning, losing, and doing deals to figure out how to build wealth . . . or you could learn it all in a day or two just by reading this book. Erik’s worked with my grandfather and my father, and now he’s working with me, teaching me how to leverage the opportunities I have today as a young entrepreneur for long-term wealth building. I’m so glad to have met him as I’m just starting out!

Cassidy Thompson

I’ve known Erik since he was a child and saw firsthand how he dealt with a severe stuttering issue, and today I hear him as he leads others with a clear strong voice in so many arenas of life. Erik is a man of character and competency which makes for an authentic leader. I believe in his message and you will be blessed as you read his book. His wisdom and warmth will inspire you to be your best!

Dr. Dwight Ike Reighard