Stop Trading Time for Money with Neil Twa

Mission Driven You

Episode Description:

Success isn’t just about money—it’s about how you design your life. In this episode of Mission Driven You, I sit down with Neil Twa, a veteran entrepreneur and e-commerce expert, to talk about the fork-in-the-road moments that define every business owner’s journey. Neil shares how he went from bankruptcy to building multiple seven- and eight-figure businesses, all while prioritizing family, freedom, and long-term impact.

We dive into:

• The difference between being an entrepreneur and being a business owner
• Why passive income is a myth—and what to focus on instead
• How to break free from fear and actually take the leap into business ownership
• Why prioritizing family and values leads to better financial success
• How AI is already shaping the future of e-commerce and online business

If you’re ready to stop trading time for money and start thinking about business as a tool for impact and freedom, this episode will challenge the way you see success.

Show Notes:

Guest Information:

• Neil Twa – E-commerce entrepreneur, business strategist, and CEO of Voltage Digital Marketing
• Website: Voltage Digital Marketing
• Book: Almost Automated Income – Available on Amazon

Key Topics Discussed:

1. The Fork in the Road: How Failure Shapes Success

• Why bankruptcy was one of the best things that ever happened to Neil
• The myth of the "perfect moment"—why waiting for certainty is a trap
• How taking calculated risks separates business owners from "aspiring entrepreneurs"

2. The Mindset Shift from Employee to Business Owner

• Why being an entrepreneur isn’t the same as running a business
• The Kiyosaki Quadrant framework—where do you fall in the spectrum of ownership?
• How to shift from chasing opportunities to actually building something sustainable

3. The Illusion of Passive Income

• The reality behind "passive" income—why true wealth always requires effort
• The Almost Automated Income approach—how to reduce workload while maximizing control
• Why so many people fall for get-rich-quick schemes and how to spot them

4. Designing a Business That Aligns with Your Values

• How Neil built his business around family and homeschooling instead of making family fit around work
• The biggest mistakes people make when trying to balance entrepreneurship and personal life
• The one shift that made Neil’s business—and life—more fulfilling and sustainable

5. The Future of E-Commerce & AI

• How AI-driven data is changing the game for e-commerce entrepreneurs
• Why the first single-person billion-dollar business is closer than we think
• What you need to know about AI’s impact on product research, marketing, and business automation

Reflection Questions for Listeners:

• Are you building a business that serves your life—or a business that controls your life?
• What’s one "fork-in-the-road" moment that changed your trajectory?
• Are you waiting for the perfect moment to take action, or are you taking control of your future?

Resources Mentioned:

• Neil’s Book: Almost Automated Income – [https://www.amazon.com/Almost-Automated-Income-FBA-Lifestyle-Driven-commerce-ebook/dp/B0CRD45Y2X]
• Kiyosaki’s Cashflow Quadrant (explaining the shift from employee to business owner)
• Jim Collins’ Good to Great (on building a long-term sustainable business)
• Will’s Substack Newsletter → [https://the-single-thread.beehiiv.com/subscribe]

Join the Conversation:

• Follow Neil on LinkedIn & Twitter for more insights on e-commerce and business strategy
• Subscribe to Mission Driven You on Apple Podcasts & Spotify
• Join Will’s Substack for deep dives into sustainable entrepreneurship and slow change

💡 Final Takeaway:

"True success isn’t just about money—it’s about building a life that aligns with your values and priorities. Design your business with the end in mind."