#1 Amazon Best Seller
The Simple Road Toward Financial Freedom 
A Guide To Building Wealth And Independence
During their years of friendship, Mark and Steve had many conversations about the need for more financial literacy, especially for the younger generation. There are countless books written by financial advisors and money-savvy consumers alike. 

But when a financial advisor and a corporate executive combine their knowledge, it enhances the narrative. It also allows Mark Schlipman's 25+ years of experience as a financial advisor to complement Steve Short's consumer-side experience, where he was always told by supervisors and employees he had a real knack for making big concepts easy to understand. 

This best-selling book discusses a number of items, like the 50/20/30 model, practicing "delayed gratification," and taking advantage of "free money," all of which will get you on The Simple Road Toward Financial Freedom. We say "simple" because the concepts are easy to follow and, surprising to most, you don't need to save a million dollars to accumulate a million dollars!
#1 Amazon Best Seller
The Simple Road Toward Financial Freedom
A Guide To Building Wealth 
And Independence
During their years of friendship, Mark and Steve had many conversations about the need for more financial literacy, especially for the younger generation. There are countless books written by financial advisors and money-savvy consumers alike. 

But when a financial advisor and a corporate executive combine their knowledge, it enhances the narrative. It also allows Mark Schlipman's 25+ years of experience as a financial advisor to complement Steve Short's consumer-side experience, where he was always told by supervisors and employees he had a real knack for making big concepts easy to understand. 

This best-selling book discusses a number of items, like the 50/20/30 model, practicing "delayed gratification," and taking advantage of "free money," all of which will get you on The Simple Road Toward Financial Freedom. We say "simple" because the concepts are easy to follow and, surprising to most, you don't need to save a million dollars to accumulate a million dollars!

Inside This Book, 
You Will Learn:

    • Wealth Accumulation Strategies: Realize that accumulating wealth doesn't always require saving a million dollars upfront, opening up new possibilities for financial growth
    • ​How To Implement the 50/20/30 Financial Model: Discover a practical approach to managing your finances, ensuring you allocate your income effectively
    • ​The Importance of Delayed Gratification: Learn the art of delayed gratification and how it can lead to greater financial security and long-term wealth
    • ​How To Maximize "Free Money:" Uncover strategies for leveraging opportunities that provide "free money," helping you accelerate your path to financial freedom

    Inside This Book, You Will Learn:

      • Wealth Accumulation Strategies: Realize that accumulating wealth doesn't always require saving a million dollars upfront, opening up new possibilities for financial growth
      • ​How To Implement the 50/20/30 Financial Model: Discover a practical approach to managing your finances, ensuring you allocate your income effectively
      • ​The Importance of Delayed Gratification: Learn the art of delayed gratification and how it can lead to greater financial security and long-term wealth
      • ​How To Maximize "Free Money:" Uncover strategies for leveraging opportunities that provide "free money," helping you accelerate your path to financial freedom

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      Here's What

      They Are Saying...

      Ron Carson

      CEO & Founder, Carson Group

      "Mark and Steve do a phenomenal job of breaking down the simplicity of planning your financial future and bring a unique dual perspective to financial planning from the viewpoints of an advisor and seasoned Executive. To anyone entering the workforce - or at any stage of their early professional career - this book is a must-read to pursue and find their definition of financial freedom."

      Craig Pollard

      CEO & Founder, Cancer for College

      "Steve and Mark introduce a subject matter, wealth building, that should be a mandatory subject in all public high schools and universities. 'The Simple Road Toward Financial Freedom' is a fantastic book that will provide anyone with the skills and habits to become financially fit."

      Kevin Krone

      CMO, Southwest Airlines (Retired)

      "'The Simple Road Toward Financial Freedom' is an awesome book for everyone to read, particularly those just starting out in their adult life. It's amazing that as much financial knowledge as this country possesses, we don't teach it to our youth, and thus they are ill-prepared for financial life on their own.  This book takes care of this problem, shows the very basic steps of how to become financially wealthy, and how easy it is to achieve success. I recommend this book to readers of all ages."

      Lori Jacob

      President & CEO, Junior Achievement of Greater St. Louis

      "It's never too early to learn about managing and saving money. At Junior Achievement we help youth learn what's possible in their lives, starting in pre-school and aligning role model mentors for students every year through High School. Steve Short and Mark Schlipman have been JA mentors for our students! They helped youth in JA know it's possible to invest in your future and pursue your dreams. This book is Mark and Steve's way of educating young adults on options available to all of us. It's more than becoming a millionaire...It's about reducing financial stress in your life with having confidence in managing your money today and having security for your future."

      There's a FREE Gift too...

      As a way of saying thank you for buying
      the book, we’re offering a free gift.

      Annual Review Checklist

      How To Claim Your
      Gift After You
      Order The Book:

      1

      Order your copy of the book, The Simple Road Toward Financial Freedom, below.

      2

      Copy your order # and 
      head back to this page.

      3

      Submit the form below to 
      claim your FREE gift!
      With every order of this book, we contribute
      a portion of the proceeds to Cancer For
      College, helping to fund scholarships for
      cancer survivors pursuing higher education. 
      Your purchase not only enriches your
      financial knowledge but also supports a
      meaningful cause, making a difference in 
      the lives of those overcoming adversity.


      Here's What

      They Are Saying...

      Ron Carson

      CEO & Founder, Carson Group

      "Mark and Steve do a phenomenal job of breaking down the simplicity of planning your financial future and bring a unique dual perspective to financial planning from the viewpoints of an advisor and seasoned Executive. To anyone entering the workforce - or at any stage of their early professional career - this book is a must-read to pursue and find their definition of financial freedom."

      Craig Pollard

      CEO & Founder, Cancer for College

      "Steve and Mark introduce a subject matter, wealth building, that should be a mandatory subject in all public high schools and universities. 'The Simple Road Toward Financial Freedom' is a fantastic book that will provide anyone with the skills and habits to become financially fit."

      Kevin Krone

      CMO, Southwest Airlines (Retired)

      "'The Simple Road Toward Financial Freedom' is an awesome book for everyone to read, particularly those just starting out in their adult life. It's amazing that as much financial knowledge as this country possesses, we don't teach it to our youth, and thus they are ill-prepared for financial life on their own. This book takes care of this problem, shows the very basic steps of how to become financially wealthy, and how easy it is to achieve success. I recommend this book to readers of all ages."

      Lori Jacob

      President & CEO, Junior Achievement of Greater St. Louis

      "It's never too early to learn about managing and saving money. At Junior Achievement we help youth learn what's possible in their lives, starting in pre-school and aligning role model mentors for students every year through High School. Steve Short and Mark Schlipman have been JA mentors for our students! They helped youth in JA know it's possible to invest in your future and pursue your dreams. This book is Mark and Steve's way of educating young adults on options available to all of us. It's more than becoming a millionaire...It's about reducing financial stress in your life with having confidence in managing your money today and having security for your future."

      Making a Difference With Cancer For College

      Our goal with this book was to educate readers and also give back. That’s where our partnership with Cancer for College comes in. Cancer for College provides need-based college scholarships, medical debt relief and educational experiences for cancer survivors.

      A Preview of Will Ferrell's Foreword:

      Hello readers! You might be wondering why I’m writing the foreword to this book. It’s a great question. One of the reasons is that I’ve known one of the authors, Steve Short, for over 35 years. Steve and I have had a great friendship, and I’ve watched him go on to have an amazingly successful career in business.

      The other guy Mark… I met once. Seemed like a nice guy, but who knows??? It doesn’t matter. What matters is these guys wrote a fantastic book! And I’m sure it was more Mark’s idea than Steve’s.... (click here to purchase…)

      ~ Will Ferrell

      5x Emmy Award Winning Actor and Producer

      Meet The Authors

      Steve Short

      Steve Short has decades of experience leading ultra-successful multibillion-dollar B2B and B2C divisions throughout the travel, technology, insurance, legal and retail industries. He was CMO of one of the world’s largest family law firms and prior to that, was an Officer at Enterprise Holdings, where he spent the majority of his 28-year career setting the strategy & running the $3B+ leisure travel division. Steve and his wife have three adult children.

      Mark Schlipman

      Mark Schlipman is a Financial Advisor and founder of Schlipman Wealth Advisors, with locations in KS, MO, and IL, and a strategic partner with Carson Partners, which has 140+ Partner Firms and 430+ total Advisors. Mark is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary Professional and a Certified Exit Planning Advisor. Mark and his wife have two adult children and a dog named Zeus.
      For feedback or for partnership opportunities with the authors, please email: info@simpleroadbook.com

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      The Simple Road Toward Financial Freedom: 
      A Guide To Building Wealth & Independence 
      The Simple Road Toward Financial Freedom is a great read to gain practical insights and strategies for achieving financial success and building wealth. It offers the reader a clear and straightforward path to getting on the road to their millionaire milestone and beyond. It’s the perfect gift for a recent graduate just entering the workforce!

      Grab Your Copy & Your FREE Gift TODAY!

      Making a Difference
      With Cancer For College

      Our goal with this book was to educate readers and also give back. That’s where our partnership with Cancer for College comes in. Cancer for College provides need-based college scholarships, medical debt relief and educational experiences for cancer survivors.

      A Preview of Will
      Ferrell's Foreword:

      Hello readers! You might be wondering why I’m writing the foreword to this book. It’s a great question. One of the reasons is that I’ve known one of the authors, Steve Short, for over 35 years. Steve and I have had a great friendship, and I’ve watched him go on to have an amazingly successful career in business.

      The other guy Mark… I met once. Seemed like a nice guy, but who knows??? It doesn’t matter. What matters is these guys wrote a fantastic book! And I’m sure it was more Mark’s idea than Steve’s....(click here to purchase…)

      ~ Will Ferrell

      5x Emmy Award Winning Actor and Producer


      Meet The Authors

      Steve Short

      Steve Short has decades of experience leading ultra-successful multibillion-dollar B2B and B2C divisions throughout the travel, technology, insurance, legal and retail industries. He was CMO of one of the world’s largest family law firms and prior to that, was an Officer at Enterprise Holdings, where he spent the majority of his 28-year career setting the strategy & running the $3B+ leisure travel division. Steve and his wife have 3 adult children.

      Mark Schlipman

      Mark Schlipman is a Financial Advisor and founder of Schlipman Wealth Advisors, with locations in KS, MO, and IL, and a strategic partner with Carson Partners, which has 140+ Partner Firms and 430+ total Advisors. Mark is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary Professional and a Certified Exit Planning Advisor. Mark and his wife have 2 adult children and a dog named Zeus.
      For feedback or for partnership
      opportunities with the authors, please

      Get The Book

      The Simple Road Toward
      Financial Freedom: A Guide To
      Building Wealth & Independence
      The Simple Road Toward Financial Freedom is a great read to gain practical insights and strategies for achieving financial success and building wealth. It offers the reader a clear and straightforward path to getting on the road to their millionaire milestone and beyond. It’s the perfect gift for a recent graduate just entering the workforce!

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      Your FREE Gift TODAY!

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