Business Design · November 3, 2025 · Makeda Boehm
The 3-Question Test for Any Major Purchase
Your car just died—or it’s about to—and you’re staring at a repair bill that costs more than the car is worth. Everyone’s got an opinion: “Never finance.” “Always buy used.” “New cars lose value the second you drive off the lot.” But what if those rules are keeping you from building real freedom? I realized […]

Your car just died—or it’s about to—and you’re staring at a repair bill that costs more than the car is worth. Everyone’s got an opinion: “Never finance.” “Always buy used.” “New cars lose value the second you drive off the lot.” But what if those rules are keeping you from building real freedom?
I realized that following outdated financial advice wasn’t building wealth, it was limiting it. So I ran the numbers using my Connector Method™ framework and ended up financing a 2025 Chevy Silverado—a vehicle that costs less than a new minivan but does far more for our family, business, and long-term goals.
This episode isn’t about cars—it’s about turning purchases into infrastructure. I’ll share the three-question framework I used to decide, how I structured the deal so it strengthens our cash flow instead of draining it, how this one move fits into a bigger system of asset-based wealth and generational sovereignty, and how to turn disaster into data.
If you’re an intentional parent building a life that works on your terms—not just what the system says you should do—this episode will change how you make every major decision.
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Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and not financial advice. Please do your own research and consult professionals before making financial decisions.
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