USA TODAY BESTSELLER Now in paperback! Make financial freedom real with the right mindset, right process, and right action steps. “Practical, rational, and real-world experience is brought to life.” — David Bach , 10-time New York Times best-selling author of The Automatic Millionaire and The Latte Factor The key to building the life you desire and deserve is to build your Money Machine—a powerful system designed to generate income that’s no longer tied to your work or efforts. This step-by-step guide goes beyond the general idea of personal finance and wealth creation and reveals the holistic approach to transforming your relationship with money to allow you to enjoy financial freedom and peace of mind.   Part money philosophy, part money mindset, part strategy, and part tactical action, these powerful frameworks will show you how to: Demystify wealth creation through proven processes like The Wealth Priority Ladder™ and The Five Incomes™ - Build the three pillars of your Money Machine—Earn, Grow, and Protect - Optimize your earnings, transform them into assets, and protect them from loss Whether you are a dreamer, doer, or believer—or all three!—your financial freedom is a birthright. Now is the time to embrace your financial potential with confidence and courage. “Practical, rational, and real-world experience is brought to life in Building Your Money Machine . Mel has a heart of gold, and he brings it to each and every page.” — David Bach , 10-time New York Times best-selling author of The Automatic Millionaire and The Latte Factor “An insightful read that gives many lessons from a road well traveled by a true money mentor who has run the miles himself.” — Amy Porterfield , author of The New York Times bestseller Two Weeks Notice “In a world full of confusing financial advice, Building Your Money Machine is a clear, accessible guide to achieving financial freedom. A must-read for anyone who wants to take control of their financial future.” — Farnoosh Torabi , host of the So Money podcast and author of A Healthy State of Panic “This is for anyone looking to escape the rat race and live life on their own terms. It is a whole new way of thinking about money, financial freedom, and how to make it your reality.” — Jenna Kutcher , host of the Goal Digger podcast and The New York Times best-selling author of How Are You, Really? “Mel is my go-to guy when it comes to all things finance. Delaying your financial future is easy, but Mel literally gives you the map and frameworks to start now. The approach is so straightforward that anyone can grasp it.” — Stacy Tuschl , founder of Well-Oiled Operations “Finally a book that provides the direction and path to financial freedom. Choose to take the path. Choose to take action . Choose to allow Mel’s unparalleled track record to drive your financial success .” — Ben Newman , two-time Wall Street Journal best-selling author of Uncommon Leadership and USA Today Top 5 Mindset & Performance Coach “An empowering money resource with practical, actionable tips and strategies. If you want to take charge of your money story and rewrite your financial future, this book is a must-read.” — Rick Mulready , founder of The Art of Online Business podcast and seven-figure business owner “Mel uses his gift of storytelling and his ability to create frameworks that visually offer a simple path to wealth building. This book is jam-packed with lessons, life experiences, and opportunities for transformation!” — Jessica Glazer DeRose , entrepreneur “This book is 100 percent a calling. Not only is this now mandatory reading for my 1:1 clients, but more importantly, it became a mandatory read for my daughters, ages 13 and 15.” — Rachel Luna , certified master coach and a Forbes -rated Top 11 Inspiring Female Entrepreneur “Mel’s use of storytelling, outlining of processes, and development of frameworks makes Building Your Money Machine unlike anything you have ever read. It is real, is actionable, and it is life changing.” — Pat Flynn , best-selling author of Will It Fly? and Superfans “A timeless creation that will guide you to the financial freedom you deserve. Your future self will thank you for acting on Mel’s brilliant wisdom.” — Trent Shelton , best-selling author of The Greatest You and Protect Your Peace and motivational speaker “ Building Your Money Machine is an insightful read that gives a lifetime of practical experience from a true money mentor. A life-changing manual for anyone seeking control over their financial destiny, without needing to make years of wrong turns to arrive there.” — Matthew Hussey , New York Times best-selling author of Love Life and host of Love Life with Matthew Hussey “Mel does a masterful job of taking complex financial concepts and breaking them down into simple checklists, visual frameworks, and actionable advice. This is one of the