What’s Your Drinking Really Costing You In $$$

What’s Your Drinking Really Costing You In $$$

Ever wondered how much your drinking habits are really costing you? In this episode of the Alcohol-Free Lifestyle podcast, James Swanwick breaks down the financial impact of alcohol consumption. Reading from his upcoming book, James dives into the hidden costs of drinking and how it affects your income and productivity. Spoiler alert: it's more than just the price of a pint at the pub.

Using real-life examples and a simple three-step calculation, he reveals how much money you might be leaving on the table due to reduced performance and missed opportunities. Tim Steele, a commercial real estate lender, and Amy McFadden, an interior designer, share their stories of financial transformation after quitting alcohol. Tim discovered he was losing a quarter of a million dollars annually, while Amy tripled her business within 90 days of going alcohol-free.

James also introduces the Alcohol LostMoneyCalculator, a tool to help you figure out your own financial losses linked to drinking. The episode is packed with eye-opening anecdotes and practical advice for high performers who want to boost their income by reducing or quitting alcohol. So, what's your drinking really costing you? Take a listen and find out—you might be surprised at the results.