Get to Know YNAB Founder & CEO Jesse Mecham 

Do you remember whiteboard Wednesdays? lol

I'd love to see more videos like this! Y'all had me laughing out loud multiple times. The unedited banter back and forth was the best part.

As part of the Fan-nah Club, I'd be keen to have Hannah be on the receiving end of the questions 😋

Having not watched this up to the 6:47 mark, I paused and my daughter asks "who is that?" I say, "you know when I tell you, 'you only have this much left to spend in your category'? He's the guy who made it up." She says, "He looks like an NBA player." That might be a compliment, Jesse, even if it didn't quite work out early on.

Broooooo!!!! I'm literally sitting here procrastinating on reading David Allen's "Getting Things Done" by watching this video, and then you hit me with the 7:39 🙈 FINE!!! *mumbles to self* *picks up book*

The mug!!!!! Can't wait for mine to arrive!

Ok, the fun nature of YNAB makes a whole lot of sense now! I have to say, I’m impressed. So questions: Jesse, are you a homesteader? Because I’m totally catching that vibe. If so, hey, so are we! Hannah, you totally made me feel SO old when you didn’t know who Collective Soul was! 😂 Fun interview, guys!

Always wondered if ol' Dave Ramsey was part of this little venture. I came here after I got out of debt with Dave's methods, but I found Every Dollar was kind of lacking. Love YNAB.

My favorite ice breaker: "Why would I want you in my apocalypse pod? What skills do you bring to the After?"

I loved this video! We have 9 kids and have always lived frugal, yet budgeting has not truly worked for us till I started with YNAB about a month ago. I am looking forward to a less stressful future! Thanks for all you guys do! Keep up the good work!

Guys, this video was a great concept, but I think the editing let you down here - Jesse seemed so awkward like he didn’t want to be there. It’s a shame cause your both so natural normally. I loved the end but how Jesse is talking about his wife making pie - such a natural conversation. I would love to see more of these video chat style updates, but with a more natural flow. Thank you both for creating such amazing content so regularly. It helps with our budget motivation.

I loved Whiteboard Wednesdays!! Jesse is so cool, and I loved this interview, haha. :D One of the things that YNAB helped me achieve was distilling my goals and prioritizing putting my money towards the things that matter most. Literally life changing. I own a house, I plant trees, and I rarely stress about finances now because I always have a plan and money set aside for a rainy day. :)

Hannah is so young, "I don't know collective soul" 😂

Myself enjoyed getting to know more about Jesse!

I remember whiteboard Wednesday when Jesse used to wear cool printed tee shirts every week. 😂

Have you ever lost everything financially and have had to start over?

Dang, wish you had followed up the “wrapping the sweet potatoes with newspaper” with questions about his garden. Are they homesteading or just growing and storing some of their food? Chickens? It sounds really interesting.

I miss seeing Jessie in the ynab content. He's a great teacher and I wish we would see more of him

That was great, Hannah. I LOVE your humor. So nice getting to know Jesse. I LOVE YNAB. Thank you for solving my monthly budgeting issues that two different accounting teachers couldn’t. You guys ROCK!!!!

Raiders of the Lost Ark is definitely the best of the series and still holds up.

I'm in a Facebook group called "ynab + minimalism". Half of us have been ynab-ing for so long, we didn't know Jesse had written a book! I'm half way through it. Thanks! Jesse, what activities do you like to do with your kids? Is 7 kids expensive? Explain. Can your wife join the discussion next time?

Jesse Mecham is Dave ramsey without the arrogance and condescension.

Family meals with variety on a budget! Super fun!

What was the smartest thing he ever did besides creating YNAB? Without a doubt the answer would be: hiring Hannah!

Definitely enjoyed this!! So cool to hear Jesse talk about non-budgeting content hehe

Awesome chat -- some great questions, Hannah; nice to get to know Jessie a little bit more!

Hannah, this was a GREAT video! I loved that you set this up with Jesse, and I'd love to see you chat with him more. Perhaps you will consider a part two where you ask him some of our questions? I have some to start: 1. What's your favorite color? 2. Have you ever bounced a check? 3. Have you ever travelled outside of the US? Where and for what purpose? 4. Were you named after someone? What's your middle name? 5. Who is your favorite villain? (Can be a supervillain or normal villain.) 6. Is cheesecake a pie or a cake? Do you like cheesecake? 7. What's your favorite holiday, why, and how do you celebrate it? And my final question.... Jesse and Hannah.... may I have your autographs??

I like that he didn't optimize/cater(?) his answers for the audience. Just the truth even if it isn't related to this channel at all. Seems honest and real

Really agree with the pie. Like, homemade pudding only for the cream pies!

Guys, good format. Good mix of humor and info. I’ll look forward to more vids done in this way

Love this kind of video!! Keep them coming.

As an avid woodworker myself I'd love to know if Jesse documents his work on Instagram or other means. I'd love to follow him. Also, what kind of table saw does he have?

This was fun…nice to see the regular guy side of Jesse. I’m also a big fan of GTD & coconut cream pie ;)

Jesse, coconut is a fruit! Love YNAB! Truly helped me have a much better life.

Haha - I had a friend in North Carolina who used to “go up to Georgia” frequently and it always sounded strange! But what about when I leave the Rocky Mountains.. in whatever direction, I’m going DOWN 😁

OMG, Jesse AND Hannah??!! What could be better! Y'all are probably my two fave YNAB personnel (love everyone though)... MORE MORE MORE MORE MORE!!! ;) I watched a video of Jesse talking through starting a business, and I thought it was incredible. His honesty is so rare. I'd LOVE a video about a typical day in the life of Jesse and how he stays productive, specifically.

I want to know more about the table saw. Saw Stop? I need more woodworking talk from Jesse.

Jesse how did you get into woodworking? What’s a good and frugal way to start for someone who isn’t handy? Love your product and your BOOK

I have a huge crush on Hannah, like schoolboy style. I'm 43, and slightly embarrassed.

This was great! Keep them coming!

What a Fouonder???? (Check your spelling!) lol Awesome video y'all! :D I love it!

Heck yes!!! Loved this video. Would be great to learn more about each of you all!! Funny Jesse and I both thought of training first thing in the morning. Power Rack home gym is where it’s at. But I have no roosters. Lol YNAB has been life changing for me and such a fantastic tool!! For real has helped me transition from my divorce a year ago amazingly well!!

Loved this, please do more! Also, no idea how to do homemade pudding for coconut cream pie. Perhaps Jesse can get into cooking demo videos next!

This man saved my finances and my marriage. Adorable video.

Fantastic interview!

“Trust the system” I like it

Good to know Jesse a little more.

Might have opened a few more inquiries: I assume Jesse grows his own food? Garden? Raises chickens for eggs? Does woodworking? Makes furniture? Or stacks lumber? How did a girl from Bama get out to Utah? Skier?

Just when I thought I couldn't possibly love YNAB more, I hear that the founder's top pet peeve is grammar-related! Reflexive pronouns gotta go. Fun & interesting interview. Thank you both for all you do!

I love videos like these!

Hannah, it’s totally cool that you don’t know Indiana Jones. I got the impression that Jesse thinks you’re stupid if you’re not into it. You are funny and awesome no matter what Jesse thinks. 🙂

Nice interview.

Are you willing to share your coconut cream pie recipe? 🙏

Strangely enough... Hannah seems (to me) more like the face of YNAB than Jesse.

Hannah, you need to watch the Indiana Jones movies! They are the best, except for the 4th one. Fell kind of flat, but all others are great!

Maybe Jesse can share some woodworking, gardening, and self-sufficiency tips! Like always, great job, Hannah! I'm wondering, are you just trying to rub in that my coffee cup from the SWAG sale hasn't made it to me yet? 😛

My fav pie too but coconut is a fruit though!!

What is your "trusted system" for the GTD system?

That was fun. Thanks! Jesse, what are the ages of your 7 kids and do you have a supersize van to fit 9 people and maybe a guest or 2? (btw, I really appreciate YNAB!)

I still don't know what a hang clean is

Yes to coconut cream pie!!

Did ya get a Sawstop, Jesse? It's gotta be a Sawstop, right?

Jeese will now introduce Hannah to Rinaldo!!!! :D

These are so funny

Oh. My. Goodness! My pet peeve is also the misuse of the reflexive pronoun. I thought I was the only one!!

Something tells me that Jesse has a SawStop

Hannah is so funny... I would like to be interview by her 😂🤣🌈

RIP sean connery!

where can we get the ynab coffee mug?

Coconut is a fruit!

The little tree on your desk, is it real? #lifegoals

I agree with your mom.

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Dave Ramsey financial peace and the millionaire next door... 2 great books 👍🏻👍🏻

Coconut creme pie?? That’s just wrong. Cancel my subscription now please!! (Jk)

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