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DERRICK KINNEY TAKES A NEW CAREER PATH
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errick Kinney is changing the conversation about money. In 2020, after 25 years of leadership within his successful private wealth firm, Derrick sold his business to go all in on his new mission: money is not bad — and good people should have more of it. Good money in the hands of good people gets good work done. Most people say they’ll start doing good with their money once they retire. But Kinney asks, “What if there was a way you could make more money and impact the world right now?” That’s why Derrick created the simple, yet powerful 7 step Good Money Framework so people could put meaning behind their money so they can make an impact on the world. “Making money is nice, but it doesn’t satisfy,” said Kinney. “It’s when you both make more money AND support the causes you believe in or help right the wrongs you see around you – that leads to lasting fulfillment.” Derrick Kinney Several years ago, a client came into Derrick’s office. Derrick could immediately tell something was wrong. The client explained that he wasn’t giving his all to the business. He felt like he was just drifting along. Then Derrick asked him a question that took him by surprise: “Are there any causes that you care deeply about?” The client paused, then said, “On our last family vacation, the country we went to needed a school built to provide education for the kids, and my wife and I thought it would be cool to meet that need.” Derrick offered a simple proposal. He suggested the client set a goal to increase business, then take half the gains and donate it to the school. “So it’s purposeful,” Kinney said. “You make more money so you can give more money to the school.” Six months later, the client came back feeling rejuvenated. “Derrick, my business is great. We’re up 20%, and we’ve funded half the school.” Kinney and the client shared an emotional moment. “It’s magical when profit and purpose intersect,” said Kinney. “Don’t die before you’re dead,” Kinney says. “This framework can help you be the hero that makes a lasting impact on your family and the world around you. The world’s top business professionals and leaders agree — including Matthew McConaughey and Daymond John, whom Derrick has interviewed on his popular Good Money podcast, which has landed on the Apple Top Podcasts List. Helping make complex financial topics easy to understand, Derrick is a regular on local and national media, where he has been featured on FOX News, CNN, PBS, and CNBC. “You deserve to have the tools to earn more, save more, and give more money,” states Kinney. “It’s a great feeling to know you are making Arlington and the world a better place.” Join the Good Money Community at GoodMoneyFramework.com and connect with Derrick on Instagram @DerrickTKinney. 62
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HOTEL WILL BE THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN ARLINGTON
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ype Six Design & Development has received approval from the City of Arlington to create a new, four-story, 87-room nature-inspired, “urban resort” along the banks of the Trinity River in north Arlington. Considered the first boutique hotel of its kind with a golf driving range, the 29-acre RiverPark Arlington brings nature and active living together as a unique upscale hospitality and entertainment experience – available to both guests and the community. The hotel project is owned and operated by Galante Hospitality Group, led by Mauricio Galante. “The Riverpark Arlington is an opportunity for Type Six to create a truly, much needed experience for both residents and visitors to Arlington,” says James Lusty, Type Six Design and Development Co-Founder. “The goal was to create a ‘quick retreat’ – an active, sports-driven oasis in the middle of the city that serves as a respite in the middle of DFW. We’re proud of what our team has accomplished and we’re even more excited to see this one-of-a-kind resort come to fruition in DFW.” Designed as a destination for those seeking active outdoor living experiences like golf and tennis, the RiverPark Arlington concept developed by Type Six Design and Development offers many more elements than a traditional hotel. The design includes a state-of-the-art golf driving range powered with TopTracer by TopGolf technology with climate controlled bays and private suites, miniature golf course, and the first Tennis Center in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex outfitted with Playsight ™ Smart Courts. The outdoor sporting features are in addition to the 3,000-square-foot gastropub with indoor/outdoor seating leading to the outdoor infinity-edge resort pool, sports recovery spa, 5,000 square feet of meeting space overlooking the driving range that comprises the nature and sports-inspired hotel complex. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to be working with the team at Type Six to bring the RiverPark Arlington from an idea, to paper and now a reality,” said Mauricio Galante, RiverPark Arlington CEO. “Our close proximity to the Entertainment District and the DFW Airport gives the city’s guests and its residents an unrivaled experience that is perfectly suited for the Arlington experience.”
