
Interview with Patrick McNulty, Structured Settlement Specialist at Atlas Settlement Group
Patrick is a structured settlement specialist in tune with the requests of his various clients using his dedication and knowledge of the business. After graduating from Arizona State, Patrick worked in the back office at Symetra Financial and assisted structured settlement brokers with different problems and questions. Through his work with Symetra, Patrick worked first-hand […]

Interview with Rick Sechler, CFP Founder of USA Retirement Solutions
Rick Sechler is a Certified Financial Planner who truly appreciates the opportunity to serve clients planning for and enjoying their retirement. Based on over 30 years of experience and the ability to listen for the nuances that make every situation different, he believes in a collaborative process that results in solutions developed by gathering information […]

Interview with Tom Hegna, Author, Speaker, Economist, and Retirement Income Expert
Tom Hegna CLU, ChFC, CASL, is an author, speaker, and economist. He has been an incredibly popular industry speaker for many years and is considered by many to be THE Retirement Income Expert! As a former Senior Executive Officer at New York Life, retired Lieutenant Colonel, and economist, Tom has delivered over 5,000 seminars, helping […]

Interview with Fiachra “Figs” O’Sullivan, Founder of Empathi
Fiachra “Figs” O’Sullivan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, certified in Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and the founder of Empathi. Figs is a passionate entrepreneur, driven to change lives for the better. He strives to interact with the clients as fellow travelers on life’s journey, allowing them to easily dive deeper into their “stuff” with his […]

Interview with D. Scott Kenik, Founder and Principal of Wealth Concepts Group Discussing Fill-the-Gap Income Planning
I first started in the industry back in 1995. I spent several years educating financial advisors from Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, Prudential, and other national companies on retirement plan design, and I worked for Metropolitan Life helping them launch a new retirement program. There were 2 significant events in my life that led me to […]

Interview with D. Scott Kenik, Founder and Principal of Wealth Concepts Group Discussing Alternative Investment Options
I first started in the industry back in 1995. I spent several years educating financial advisors from Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, Prudential and other national companies on retirement plan design, and I worked for Metropolitan Life helping them launch a new retirement program. There were 2 significant events in my life that led me to […]

Interview with Rick Elmore, Founder and CEO of Simply Noted
Rick Elmore is an entrepreneur, sales, and marketing expert, and former college and professional football player. Following his football career, Rick translated his competitive drive to sales and entrepreneurship by founding Simply Noted, an automated handwritten letter company founded on the idea of making it easy to create simple, scalable, powerful, and meaningful real pen-written […]

Interview with D. Scott Kenik, Founder and Principal of Wealth Concepts Group Discussing Market Volatility
I first started in the industry back in 1995. I spent several years educating financial advisors from Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, Prudential, and other national companies on retirement plan design, and I worked for Metropolitan Life helping them launch a new retirement program. There were 2 significant events in my life that led me to […]

Interview with Chris Prefontaine, Chairman & Founder of the Wicked Smart Companies & Host of the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast
Four-time best-selling author of Real Estate on Your Terms, The New Rules of Real Estate Investing and Sell With Authority for Real Estate Investors, Forbes Business Council Member, Chairman and Founder of the Wicked Smart Companies,2x Inc. 5000 Honoree, Host of the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast with almost over 400 plus episodes. Learn more: […]

Interview with Kerry Morris, CFP Founder of HonorShield
Kerry Morris, Author of When Retirement Goes Bad, Life Sucks, Certified Financial Educator, and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. Kerry Morris has been serving families for the past twenty-five years as a financial planner and advisor. He has recently launched HonorShield, LLC., as a way to challenge the current thinking and behavior of consumers and financial […]

Interview with Ilya Berman, Founder of Integrity Financial Solutions
Ilya carved out a niche for his business by offering his clients a proprietary approach to retirement planning using safe money options. Through his experiences, Ilya learned to be self-sufficient and independent early on. Throughout Ilya’s life and career, his independence and entrepreneurial spirit have paved the way and inspired him to help others reach […]

Interview with Liam Patterson, CEO at Bidnamic
Liam started his first business aged just 14 and ran a number of successful e-commerce ventures before co-founding Bidnamic, a marketing technology platform that helps retailers unlock the full potential of Google Shopping. Liam is a regular commentator in broadcast, national, and trade media including appearances on the BBC, The Drum, and The Grocer, and […]

Interview with Lead Generation Specialist Ryan Gunness
Meet Ryan Gunness, a dynamic author, speaker, consultant, and coach who has been transforming lives in the Networking & Team Building industry for more than 20 years. Ryan is a Master in Lead Generation and his mission is to empower people to achieve their financial dreams to live life to the fullest. Beyond his professional […]

Interview with Steve Van Diest, President of Acumen’s New Front Range Region
Steve has been married for 29 years to his wife Christine and together they have 4 children; Jonathan (Najda), Benjamin (Jayde), Isabela, and Jacob (ages 24-16). Steve earned an undergrad degree from Cal Poly (Mathematics) and a graduate degree from Bakke Graduate University (Entrepreneurship). Steve spent the past dozen years as an entrepreneur and founder […]

Interview with Dr. Lance Knaub, Founder of Denali Consulting and Breakthru Physical Therapy + Fitness
Lance is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, author, and healthcare professional who specializes in helping fellow entrepreneurs scale their businesses and avoid burnout and overwhelm, and instead create the life they love by developing a self-managing business that is a sought-after and valuable asset. As the founder of Breakthru Physical Therapy + Fitness, a growing multi-million […]

Interview with Jon Ostenson, CEO of FranBridge Consulting
Jon is a top 1% Franchise Consultant nationally and he leads FranBridge Consulting as CEO. Jon draws on his experience as a former Inc. 500 Franchise President and Multi-Brand Franchisee in serving his clients. Jon is the author of the bestselling book, ‘Non-Food Franchising’, and is a frequent contributor to franchising for publications such as […]

Michael Moore CLU, Chartered Financial Consultant
Michael welcomes 2023 as his 26th year in the life insurance business. Michael started his career with a small brokerage agency in Tustin, CA as an application processing agent. After several years there he moved on to CPS Insurance and managed their underwriting department which was responsible for handling over ten thousand life insurance applications […]

Interview with America’s Wellness Coach, Ann Law
Ann helps people learn to live their optimal life by following the food, fitness and mindset guidelines outlined in her new book, The Law of Wellness.The Law of Wellness is the latest in her career fighting food and fitness fads.After graduating from Hunter College and Cornell University as a Family Nurse Practitioner, Ann not only […]

Interview with Adam Jason, Partner at Legacy Group
Adam Jason is a partner at the alternative investment firm, Legacy Group, and a board member at the Green Coffee Company, Colombia’s largest coffee producer. He is an attorney specializing in corporate finance, governance, securities regulation, and international business transactions. He has advised Fortune 500 companies and investment banks, including JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Citibank, […]

Interview with Stefan von Imhof, Co-Founder of Alts
Stefan lives and breathes asset analysis and valuations. Before co-founding Alts, he created a Due Diligence Service for evaluating website & micro PE deals. In his spare time, he enjoys record collecting and managing his short-term vacation rentals. Originally from Boston and later Santa Barbara, CA, he now lives with his wife in Australia. Learn […]

Interview with Financial Planner and Advisor, Robert J Smith Founder of Smith Profits
To begin his career, Robert became the fastest agent in the history of the John Hancock Companies to complete The American College’s four-year Certified Life Underwriter (CLU)Ò and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation programs. Both were successfully completed in only 13 months. The reason for the urgency was for a 25-year-old to gain immediate access […]

Interview with Justin Moy, Real Estate Investor with Realm Investors
I’ve been in real estate as a career my entire professional life. I started out selling single family homes in the 3rd most competitive market in the country. I was able to become a top producer within my 2nd year at the largest firm in the area. Through that experienced I realized there was a […]

Interview with Jay Winestein Founder of DeepDive Retirement Discussing Potential Retirement Pitfalls
Jay Winestein helps retirees get more income using several powerful and time-tested strategies. His unique message, based on his years in the small business pension space, uses the same actuarial (pension) tables and calculations that large corporate pension designers use. It can add peace of mind in retirement. Learn More: https://www.deepdiveretirement.com/

Interview with Mark Rodgers, Entrepreneur, Founder, and President of Trailstone Insurance Group
Mark Rodgers is an accomplished entrepreneur, founder, and president of Trailstone Insurance Group. He has a wealth of business ownership experience and entered the insurance industry in 2011, quickly earning a reputation for his client-centric approach and guiding philosophy to treat others as they would want to be treated. Mark’s honesty, integrity, and thoughtful leadership […]

Interview with Taliya Bashani, Real Estate Attorney, Negotiation Expert, and Founder of Tab Law Firm Discussing Pre-Market Prep for Listings
Taliya Bashani Esq. is a real estate attorney and negotiation expert who specializes in residential real estate representing buyers, sellers, and developers in NYC and FL. She started TAB Law Firm PC, her law practice, 15 years ago and has closed over 10,000 properties and over $500 million in property value. She also has a […]

Interview with Taliya Bashani, Real Estate Attorney, Negotiation Expert, and Founder of Tab Law Firm Discussing Closing the Deal
Taliya Bashani Esq. is a real estate attorney and negotiation expert who specializes in residential real estate representing buyers, sellers, and developers in NYC and FL. She started TAB Law Firm PC, her law practice, 15 years ago and has closed over 10,000 properties and over $500 million in property value. She also has a […]

Interview with Phoebe Yu and Kat Dey co-founders of ettitude
Phoebe Yu and Kat Dey are the co-founders of ettitude, an award-winning next-gen materials company innovating eco-textiles to fight climate change. While running two global textile companies, Phoebe Yu realized that textiles is the #2 most polluting industry in the world, and contributes 10% of global CO2 emissions. With her vision of revolutionizing the textile […]

Interview with Chris Mirabile Founder & CEO of Novos
Chris Mirabile graduated from NYU Stern School of Business and later won their business plan competition with his startup company, Hotlist, a location-based social network that scaled to 220 million people’s social plans. Chris has launched multiple successful technology ventures and has advised biotech startups and NYU Langone Hospital. Chris’ interest in health began when […]

Interview with Mark Myers, Founder of Peak Profit Solutions
Over 90% of America’s successful small and medium-sized businesses significantly overpay in tax, even if they are working with a highly experienced CPA or accounting firm. Most individuals that sell highly appreciated assets do not know that they can significantly reduce or eliminate their capital gains tax if the sale is structured properly. Most high-income […]

Interview with Taliya Bashani, Real Estate Attorney, Negotiation Expert, and Founder of Tab Law Firm Discussing Winning the Listing Presentation
Taliya Bashani Esq. is a real estate attorney and negotiation expert who specializes in residential real estate representing buyers, sellers , and developers in NYC and FL . She started TAB Law Firm PC, her law practice, 15 years ago and has closed over 10,000 properties and over $500 million in property value. She also […]

Interview with Whitney Hill, Co-Founder and Head of Business Development at SnapADU
Whitney Hill is the Co-Founder and Head of Business Development at SnapADU, a general contractor that specializes in accessory dwelling units. The company designs, permits, and builds 50 ADUs a year.Whitney gained a decade of experience working as a management consultant at Bain & Company and as an operations manager for an industrial supply distributor. […]

Interview with Tony Zorc, Founder of Upgrade My Country
Tony Zorc is an author, singer/songwriter, and entrepreneur. He is the founder of Upgrade My Country and an independent Presidential Candidate in the 2024 election. Learn more: http://upgrademycountry.org/

Interview with Certified Financial Planner® Burt Williamson of PlanPrep Discussing Tax Planning
Burt Williamson was fortunate to have had the amazing training and talented people at American Express Financial Advisors (now Ameriprise) in Connecticut when he started as a financial planner in 1995. He became a member of the Advanced Advisor Group in 1999 and won awards from his colleagues and the president of the company for […]

Interview with Jonathan Baktari, MD CEO of e7 Health and US Drug Test Centers
Jonathan Baktari MD brings over 20 years of clinical, administrative, and entrepreneurial experience. He has been a triple board-certified physician with specialties in internal medicine, pulmonary, and critical care medicine. Dr. Baktari was formerly the Medical Director of The Valley Health Systems, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Culinary Health Fund. He also served as […]

Interview with Michael Rozbruch, Founder of Roz Strategies® a Tax-Resolution Focused Coaching Company
Michael Rozbruch is a pioneer in the tax resolution industry and has a proven “in-the-trenches” track record as evidenced by accumulating 168 month-over-month consecutive revenue growth culminating in $23 million in revenue in just one year alone. Michael is a nationally recognized entrepreneur and is the founder of Roz Strategies®, a coaching and training services […]

Interview with Charles Carillo, Managing Partner of Harborside Partners and host of the Global Investors Podcast
Charles Carillo is the founder and managing partner of Harborside Partners. He has been actively involved in over $200 million worth of real estate transactions since 2006 and carries extensive knowledge in renovating and repositioning multifamily and commercial real estate. In addition to being an active investor; Charles passively invests in many different asset classes […]

Interview with Vivian Garcia-Tunon, Founder of VGT People Advisory
Vivian Garcia-Tunon founded VGT People Advisory to partner with aspiring leaders that create companies differently. She supports leaders to develop their authentic leadership style in becoming more human, compassionate, and intentional by doing so creating powerful and empowering cultures. She is best known by her clients for her passion, fierce optimism, and unwavering belief in […]

Interview with Eunicia Peret CEO of The Empowered Financial Planner Discussing Exit Planning for Business Owners
Eunicia is an accomplished wealth strategist and business owner with over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. Eunicia honed her expertise by delivering significant financial improvements to the bottom line of Fortune 500 companies and renowned global brands across multiple industries. Her passion is to help multi 6 and 7-figure individuals optimize […]

Interview with Taliya Bashani, Real Estate Attorney, Negotiation Expert, and Founder of Tab Law Firm Discussing Her Book “Win The Listing”
Taliya Bashani Esq. is a real estate attorney and negotiation expert who specializes in residential real estate representing buyers, sellers, and developers in NYC and FL. She started TAB Law Firm PC, her law practice, 15 years ago and has closed over 10,000 properties and over $500 million in property value. She also has a […]

Interview with Alec Hudnut, Managing Partner at Vici Partners
Alec Hudnut has over 30 years of experience in executive-level management and strategic consulting. He is Managing Partner at Vici Partners, an earnings growth consulting firm. At Vici, he focuses on growing clients’ earnings by 25% within 24 months. Before Vici, he was an executive at Green Dot Corp. and ran their $550M prepaid card […]

Interview with Anton Anderson, CEO of Elite Resource Team
In 2014, Anton started Elite Resource Team with his trusted business partner, Ken Smith. They found enormous success in teaching financial advisors how to meaningfully differentiate themselves by working with CPAs in a proven and efficient system. Elite Resource Team has trained over 1200 advisors across 37 states. Eager to put his areas of interest […]

Interview with Eunicia Peret CEO of The Empowered Financial Planner Discussing How to Optimize a Wealth Building Portfolio
Eunicia is an accomplished wealth strategist and business owner with over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. Eunicia honed her expertise by delivering significant financial improvements to the bottom line of Fortune 500 companies and renowned global brands across multiple industries. Her passion is to help multi 6 and 7-figure individuals optimize […]

Interview with Oscar Toledo, President of Toledo Insurance Discussing Social Security Claiming Options
Oscar Toledo is not only a business consultant to the professionals who work with him, he’s a personal producer who knows firsthand the number of obstacles facing financial professionals today. Anyone who has worked with Oscar says he is trustworthy, persistent, and an active listener. For more than 20 years, Oscar has taken his client’s […]

Interview with Brian Bradley, Senior Managing Partner at Bradley Legal Corp
Brian T. Bradley, Esq. is the Senior Managing Partner at Bradley Legal Corp and is a leading educator and nationally recognized asset protection attorney for high risk professionals, Entrepreneurs, real estate investors and ultra high net worth families. Collectively they are protecting over 5 Billion worth of assets. Brian’s goal is to give you “peace […]

Interview with Brad Feldmar, Chief Revenue Officer for TE+A Marketing
I am the Chief Revenue Officer for TE+A Marketing (Trungale Egan and Assoc.). TE+A Marketing is a full service marketing agency serving the wealth management space since 1986. We help clients maximize growth and retention through superior branding, marketing, and technology. I’m a 3rd generation marketer. My grandfather was an early pioneer in direct mail […]

Interview with Taliya Bashani, Real Estate Attorney, Negotiation Expert, and Founder of Tab Law Firm
Taliya Bashani Esq. is a real estate attorney and negotiation expert who specializes in residential real estate representing buyers, sellers, and developers in NYC and FL. She started TAB Law Firm PC, her law practice, 15 years ago and has closed over 10,000 properties and over $500 million in property value. She also has a […]

Interview with Ross Symons, Founder of White on Rice
Ross lives in Cape Town, South Africa. He started folding paper when he was 21 and the first origami figure he ever folded was a crane(bird). He folded that bird over and over again until he could fold it with his eyes closed. If he had a beer bottle in front of him he would […]

Interview with Stas Grinberg, Co-Founder of Vision & Beyond
As co-founder and managing principal of Vision & Beyond, Stas Grinberg leads with the intent of achieving success for both the company’s investor partners and the communities where Vision & Beyond operates. Before founding Vision & Beyond, he worked for two Israeli investment firms that targeted and financed new construction opportunities in Birmingham, Alabama, Atlanta, […]

Interview with Daniel Collison, Managing Partner at Advice2Advisors
Dan has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is a co-founder and Managing Partner with financial education firm Advice2Advisors, which trains, mentors, and coaches financial advisors of all tenures.He is a CFP and TEP and is a Board Member of the FP Foundation and past Chair of its Research Committee. […]

Interview with Diane Mueller, Founder of Femme Meets Fortune
With a proven track record of taking businesses to the top 4% in America, Diane (aka Diamond) has the experience and expertise to help you navigate the challenges of growing an online business. She understands the unique struggles women face and has developed a coaching program that addresses those challenges head-on. Her approach is not […]

Interview with Jay Winestein Founder of DeepDive Retirement Discussing Taxes in Retirement
Jay Winestein helps retirees get more income using several powerful and time-tested strategies. His unique message, based on his years in the small business pension space, uses the same actuarial (pension) tables and calculations that large corporate pension designers use. It can add peace-of-mind in retirement. Book a Call with Jay: https://calendly.com/jay-winestein/retirement-evaluation-with-jay

Interview with Stephen Ross CEO of Ross Insurance Brokers-Dave Ramsey Trusted Provider Discussing Health Insurance
I was born and raised in New Zealand. I completed Bible college in World Missions at the age of 24 in Singapore. My hope was to be involved in the missions in Asia. I was newly married and needed to find a job that would provide for my family and so I had to put […]

Interview with Leo Climaco Speaker, Author, Business Consultant, and Philanthropist
Leo has been in the technology industry for 15 years. Leo has a degree in computer networking and has built a successful 7-Figure business in the healthcare space. He has been featured in Success Magazine and has dedicated his life to supporting individuals to raise their potential. He is a 1st-degree black belt in Kyukushin […]

Interview with Jay Winestein Founder of DeepDive Retirement Discussing Life Expectancy Credits -part 2
Jay Winestein helps retirees get more income using several powerful and time-tested strategies. His unique message, based on his years in the small business pension space, uses the same actuarial (pension) tables and calculations that large corporate pension designers use. It can add peace-of-mind in retirement. Book a Call with Jay: https://calendly.com/jay-winestein/retirement-evaluation-with-jay

Interview with Alexander De Ridder Co-Founder of INK, the world’s first AI-powered content optimization suite
Alexander is the Co-Founder, Visionary, CTO at INK, the world’s first AI-powered content optimization software. Alexander crafts magical tools for web marketing. He is a smart creative, a builder of amazing things. He loves to study “how” and “why” humans and AI make decisions. He was also the Co-Founder, Visionary, and CTO at Edgy Labs, […]

Interview with Will Nitze Founder of IQ Bar
I started IQBAR in my tiny Boston apartment and have grown it into a $20M+ / year business in five years! Learn More: https://www.eatiqbar.com/

Interview with David Bruce COO of Accelerated Banking
Download our debt acceleration calculator and receive our 30 minute virtual training FREE to learn how you could pay off your mortgage in 5-7 years! Learn more: https://acceleratedbanking.com/

Interview with Jay Winestein Founder of DeepDive Retirement Discussing Life Expectancy Credits
Jay Winestein helps retirees get more income using several powerful and time-tested strategies. His unique message, based on his years in the small business pension space, uses the same actuarial (pension) tables and calculations that large corporate pension designers use. It can add peace-of-mind in retirement. Book a Call with Jay: https://calendly.com/jay-winestein/retirement-evaluation-with-jay

Interview with Stephen Ross CEO of Ross Insurance Brokers-Dave Ramsey Trusted Provider Discussing Health Insurance
I was born and raised in New Zealand. I completed Bible college in World Missions at the age of 24 in Singapore. My hope was to be involved in the missions in Asia. I was newly married and needed to find a job that would provide for my family and so I had to put […]

Interview with Brian Wong, Co-Founder of Fashion Brand Normans
Amidst the peak of the pandemic, Brian Wong was exposed to the abrupt changes to remote working. From at-home casual attire to formal video meetings, Wong began to see the disconnect between comfort and versatility. This posed the question of ‘What if there was a brand that offers products tailored for people who work from […]

Interview with Jay Hummel, CEO and Co-Founder of Wealth Advisor Growth Network (WAGN)
Jay Hummel is the CEO and co-founder of Wealth Advisor Growth Network (WAGN), a company focused on taking minority stakes in wealth management firms and service providers. WAGN acts not only as an investor, but also as an active partner in running the businesses. Prior to founding WAGN, Jay was a Senior Vice President and […]

Interview with Lara Galloway, SVP of Channel Management at White Glove
I am an author, speaker, business coach and entrepreneur who handles Channel Management, Business Development and Product Marketing for White Glove, a seminar marketing and management firm that helps financial advisors offer educational workshops to those who need financial education. I started my career at IBM in PR and Communications, then transitioned to Sales, then […]

Interview with Eric Clarke, CEO and Founder Orion Advisor Solutions
Eric Clarke serves as chief executive officer for Orion Advisor Solutions (Orion), helping advisory professionals operationalize their vision for success by delivering cutting-edge financial technology and investment management solutions through the organization’s brand entities: Orion Advisor Tech, Orion Portfolio Solutions, CLS Investments, and Brinker Capital Investments. Prior to his current role, Eric was the founding […]

Interview with Scott MacKillop, CEO of First Ascent Asset Management
Scott MacKillop is CEO of First Ascent Asset Management, the first flat-fee turnkey asset management program (TAMP). First Ascent has been ranked by advisors as the #1 TAMP for the past 3 years (2022, 2021, 2020) in the T3/Inside Information Advisor Software Survey. Last year Scott won the “CEO of the Year–Asset Managers” WealthManagement.com Industry […]

Interview with Dan Barrett, Head Nerd at AdWords Nerds
Dan Barrett helps real estate investors get more leads and deals online. Dan is Head Nerd at AdWords Nerds, the world’s largest Google Parter agency working only with real estate investors. He’s managed over 5 million dollars a year in client ad spend, found hundreds of real estate deals online for his clients, and been […]

Interview with Steven A. Lippman LUTCF, MBA Founder of Lippman Insurance Group Discussing Fixed Indexed Annuities
Lippman Insurance Group, LLC, is an insurance agency in Boca Raton, FL & Alpharetta, GA headed by Steve Lippman, LUTCF, MBA. Steve has over 30 years of experience with various types of insurance for both individuals and businesses, securing families and business owners and their assets. He also works with local estate attorneys and and […]

Interview with Christopher Wallace, President of InnerView
Chris is a marketing and customer experience strategist. His expertise centers on how organizations can improve alignment between their go-to-market strategies and their frontline channels (sales, customer service, support, etc.).As President of InnerView, Chris and team have developed the breakthrough InFront platform, which applies market research processes to collect and analyze employee and partner perceptions […]

Interview with Steven A. Lippman LUTCF, MBA Founder of Lippman Insurance Group Discussing Hybrid Life Long-Term Care Plans
Lippman Insurance Group, LLC, is an insurance agency in Boca Raton, FL & Alpharetta, GA headed by Steve Lippman, LUTCF, MBA. Steve has over 30 years of experience with various types of insurance for both individuals and businesses, securing families and business owners and their assets. He also works with local estate attorneys and CPA’s […]

Interview with Jeffrey P Morand, Discussing His Seven F Strategy For Life
Jeff founded JP Morand & Company based on principals designed to assist families in creating and protecting their wealth in preparation for college planning and a financially secure retirement. His approach to business is an individually focused view to helping his clients understand all options that are available to them based upon their particular circumstances […]

Interview with Jeffrey P Morand, Career & College Planning Coach Discussing College Planning
Jeff founded JP Morand & Company based on principals designed to assist families in creating and protecting their wealth in preparation for college planning and a financially secure retirement. His approach to business is an individually focused view to helping his clients understand all options that are available to them based upon their particular circumstances […]

Interview with Josh D. Millang, President of Retirement Protectors Discussing IRA Maximization Concepts
RPI is actively managing Health, Wealth and Legacy solutions for over 2,000 retiree clients from our Central Iowa Headquarters since 2008. We are an established succession planning firm for retiring Medicare Insurance Agents and a Wealth/ Legacy Resource for a growing Network of Elite Independent Senior Market Advisors. HEALTH- With our proprietary Carrier Connect Platform, […]

Interview with Stephen Ross CEO of Ross Insurance Brokers-Dave Ramsey Trusted Provider
I was born and raised in New Zealand. I completed Bible college in World Missions at the age of 24 in Singapore. My hope was to be involved in the missions in Asia. I was newly married and needed to find a job that would provide for my family and so I had to put […]

Interview with David Latten, Head of Procurement at Logitech International
David is the Head of Procurement at Logitech International with whom his career spans over a decade across management roles in finance and more recently procurement. David’s primary priority as a procurement leader today is to ensure Logitech and the wider corporate sector can deliver real progress towards equality via their supplier spend. A core […]

Interview with Joshua Schwadron, CEO and Founder of Mighty – Personal Injury Disruptor
Joshua Schwadron is the CEO and Founder of Mighty, a legal tech startup that is fixing the personal injury system by helping people injured in an accident get the help they need to recover legally, physically, mentally and financially by putting their interests first. When he first began his career in PI, he was shocked […]

Interview with David Drebin
David is best known for his stunning limited edition artworks, which have been exhibited 100+ times at the world’s most prestigious galleries and sold for tens of thousands of dollars. With 25+ years of experience, he has worked with many iconic brands, including Mercedes, MTV, Nike, Coca-Cola, and Davidoff, as well as A-list stars and […]

Interview with Nick Bliss, Partner & Financial Advisor with Clear Strategy Discussing a Holistic Approach to Retirement Planning
I am passionate about bringing financial planning the next level as the industry demand grows stronger. I studied accounting at Saginaw Valley State University and I retain my Series 7,66, Life, Accident,Health Insurance and Variable Annuity licenses. I have traveled many career paths along the way and all those roads have lead me to where […]

Interview with Jeffrey P Morand, RFC Registered Financial Consultant & College Funding Coach Discussing Career planning
Jeff founded JP Morand & Company based on principals designed to assist families in creating and protecting their wealth in preparation for college planning and a financially secure retirement. His approach to business is an individually focused view to helping his clients understand all options that are available to them based upon their particular circumstances […]

Interview with Dominique Dieujuste Financial Professional & CEO of Dieujuste Financial Discussing Generational Wealth
Dominique Dieujuste is the CEO of Dieujuste Financial, LLC. As one of Atlanta’s most trusted Financial Professionals, Dominique’s goal is to be a valuable life-time resource for all of his clients. His focus is bridging the gap to your financial future with sound retirement, financial strategy consulting, financial literacy programming and insurance options backed by […]

Interview with Dominique Dieujuste Financial Professional & CEO of Dieujuste Financial Discussing Key Person Business Strategies
Dominique Dieujuste is the CEO of Dieujuste Financial, LLC. As one of Atlanta’s most trusted Financial Professionals, Dominique’s goal is to be a valuable life-time resource for all of his clients. His focus is bridging the gap to your financial future with sound retirement, financial strategy consulting, financial literacy programming and insurance options backed by […]

Interview with John Shegerian, Co-founder and CEO of ERI
John Shegerian – the serial entrepreneur responsible for co-founding Homeboy Industries, FinancialAid.com, Engage and many other impactful organizations — currently serves as co-founder, Chairman and CEO of ERI, the largest cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction and electronic waste recycling company in the United States. Learn more: https://eridirect.com/ Get your FREE copy of John’s Amazon bestselling book The […]

Episode #33-Year End Taxes-The 15 Minute Financial Feast Podcast-With Mark Triplett & Troy Westendorf
We believe that every dollar has a purpose and a timeline. When and how your retirement assets will be used should be understood before making important financial decisions. The Triplett-Westendorf Purpose and Timeline 5 Step Planning Process (PT5) begins with Discovery. Understanding where you are now, and then defining where you want to go (Your […]

Interview with Steven A. Lippman LUTCF, MBA Founder of Lippman Insurance Group Discussing Long-Term Care
Lippman Insurance Group, LLC, is an insurance agency in Boca Raton, FL & Alpharetta, GA headed by Steve Lippman, LUTCF, MBA. Steve has over 30 years of experience with various types of insurance for both individuals and businesses, securing families and business owners and their assets. He also works with local estate attorneys and and […]

Interview with Dominique Dieujuste Financial Professional & CEO of Dieujuste Financial
Dominique Dieujuste is the CEO of Dieujuste Financial, LLC. As one of Atlanta’s most trusted Financial Professionals, Dominique’s goal is to be a valuable life-time resource for all of his clients. His focus is bridging the gap to your financial future with sound retirement, financial strategy consulting, financial literacy programming and insurance options backed by […]

Interview with David Tamm, Founder and CEO of Pencerita
David Tamm is an accomplished leader, author, thought pioneer, and the Founder and CEO of Pencerita, a legacy preservation platform designed to put users back in control of their narrative, data, and content. As a business builder, David has a flair for rapidly transforming ideas into profitable businesses. His upbringing, where he grew up with […]

Interview with Jack Sharry, Chief Growth Officer at LifeYield
Jack Sharry is the Chief Growth Officer at LifeYield, co-chair of the Money Management Institute Digital Advice Community, a member of the Next Chapter Executive Leadership Advisory Board, and co-chair of Next Chapter Leadership in Action. He also hosts the WealthTech on Deck podcast, teaches at Babson College, is the author of the book Authentic […]

Interview with Dave Valentine CEO, Speaker, Business Coach, Strategist
Dave owns 8 businesses which have generated over a billion dollars collectively for over 1,000 clients, including major brands and fortune 100 companies like Target, Time Magazine and American Express. When his doctor asked him at the age of 29 “Are you prepared for your heart attack?” He realized he needed to learn how to […]

Interview with Josh D. Millang, President of Retirement Protectors Discussing Long-Term Care Strategies
RPI is actively managing Health, Wealth and Legacy solutions for over 2,000 retiree clients from our Central Iowa Headquarters since 2008. We are an established succession planning firm for retiring Medicare Insurance Agents and a Wealth/ Legacy Resource for a growing Network of Elite Independent Senior Market Advisors. HEALTH- With our proprietary Carrier Connect Platform, […]

Interview with Andrew Carrillo President and Founder of Barnett Capital Advisors Discussing Social Security Claiming Options
Andrew E. Carrillo is the President and Founder of Barnett Capital Advisors LLC. He began his career as a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in 2007, but decided to depart from the firm in late 2009 to allow him to focus more on serving his clients and fine tuning his investment process. After […]

Interview with Patrick Anderson, President of Unifirst Financial & Tax Consultants
Patrick has more than fifteen years of strategic experience in the financial, insurance and tax industry. As a Licensed Financial Strategist & Retirement Specialist, he engages in Tax-Free Financial Planning serving the needs of American Families. A Registered Tax Professional with the IRS, he pursued licensure in the Financial & Insurance field. Many of his […]

Interview with Josh D. Millang, President of Retirement Protectors Discussing the Medicare Advantage Madness
RPI is actively managing Health, Wealth and Legacy solutions for over 2,000 retiree clients from our Central Iowa Headquarters since 2008. We are an established succession planning firm for retiring Medicare Insurance Agents and a Wealth/ Legacy Resource for a growing Network of Elite Independent Senior Market Advisors. HEALTH- With our proprietary Carrier Connect Platform, […]

Interview with Mila Grigg, CEO of MODA Image and Brand Consulting
She doesn’t simply talk about doing it – she has DONE it. She believes you should speak based upon experience, not opinion…through immense trials and 20 years of branding experience, she has grown her company to be respected as the premier personal and corporate branding group in the US. Each keynote and training session is […]

Interview with Jake Zufelt, Owner of Hite Digital, Eugene & Author of Digital Marketing Sucks
Hite Digital Eugene, OR, is led by collaboration master, Jake Zufelt. After spending 10 years as a pastor and working with non-profit organizations, Jake started a marketing agency to help business owners find freedom inside and outside of their businesses. After helping more than 75 businesses in a span of 18 months, Jake began looking […]

Interview with Don Plotsky, Co-founder of Alternative Income Solutions Discussing Predictable Income With Specialty Finance
Don Plotsky is co-founder and managing member of Alternative Income Solutions and manager of the AIS – Foundation Fund, LP a diversified specialty finance portfolio. He is also co-founder and managing member of Uinta Investment Partners LLC, a multi-family office founded in 2017. Mr. Plotsky has nearly 40 years of investment management experience as a […]

Interview With Tom Rutkowski President of Innovative Retirement Strategies Discussing Private Banking
Tom is a nationally-recognized expert in maximum over-funded life insurance for private banking and tax-free retirement planning. He holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and a BA in Economics from the University of California. He currently resides in Boynton Beach, Florida Download his free e-book “Life Insurance 101” to […]

Interview with Rob Ferguson, Founder & Advisor with Ferguson Alliance – Family Business Exit Planning
Rob has been a trusted advisor to family businesses since 2010. Prior to becoming an advisor, Rob had a distinguished career in leadership – including ten years as a CEO at 2 different companies. One was a public company with $300 million in revenue, the other a family business with $100 million in revenue where […]

Interview with Kelley C. Pyles, CFP Certified Long Term Care Specialist with Royal Fund Management
Kelley C. Pyles is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Certified Long Term Care Specialist, Independent Investment Adviser Representative, and insurance professional. Kelley’s number one priority is ensuring that clients can live their lives to the fullest and make the most of their hard-earned money. Kelley began her career in financial services with Allstate Insurance. Over her […]

Interview with Holly Daniels Christensen, Founder & CEO of Dune Jewelry & Co.
Can you go from crafting at your kitchen table to a multi-million-dollar business? As CEO, Holly Daniels Christensen has proved – yes! Using grit and the actual sand beneath her toes, that’s exactly what this entrepreneur has done. The founder of Dune Jewelry left home at 15 years old, and never looked back. She held […]

Interview with Taliya Bashani CEO of TAB Law Firm
Taliya Bashani is an attorney who specializes in real estate law and is an expert negotiator. Taliya is also a NY licensed broker and FL licensed title agent who teaches continuing education courses to realtors. She started her own law firm at 27 years old and has now built a multi-million dollar practice. Taliya is […]

Interview With Tom Rutkowski President of Innovative Retirement Strategies Discussing Using Life Insurance to Invest in Real Estate
Tom is a nationally-recognized expert in maximum over-funded life insurance for private banking and tax-free retirement planning. He holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and a BA in Economics from the University of California. He currently resides in Boynton Beach, Florida Download his free e-book “Life Insurance 101” to […]

Interview with Rey Perez #1 Global Branding Expert
Rey Perez is CEO & Founder of “AMP Your Brand” an Elite Multimedia Branding & Marketing Agency specializing in making entrepreneurs, small business owners, and professionals more attractive to their target market. Focused on making better quality connections and building a larger following with their uniquely designed “360 Marketing System.” Rey is also the creator […]

Interview with Josh D. Millang, President of Retirement Protectors Discussing How Taxes Impact Retirement
RPI is actively managing Health, Wealth and Legacy solutions for over 2,000 retiree clients from our Central Iowa Headquarters since 2008. We are an established succession planning firm for retiring Medicare Insurance Agents and a Wealth/ Legacy Resource for a growing Network of Elite Independent Senior Market Advisors. HEALTH- With our proprietary Carrier Connect Platform, […]

Interview with Josh D. Millang, President of Retirement Protectors Discussing How Social Security Claiming Impacts Retirement
RPI is actively managing Health, Wealth and Legacy solutions for over 2,000 retiree clients from our Central Iowa Headquarters since 2008. We are an established succession planning firm for retiring Medicare Insurance Agents and a Wealth/ Legacy Resource for a growing Network of Elite Independent Senior Market Advisors. HEALTH- With our proprietary Carrier Connect Platform, […]

Interview With Tom Rutkowski President of Innovative Retirement Strategies Discussing Using Life Insurance for Retirement Planning
Tom is a nationally-recognized expert in maximum over-funded life insurance for private banking and tax-free retirement planning. He holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and a BA in Economics from the University of California. He currently resides in Boynton Beach, Florida Download his free e-book “Life Insurance 101” to […]

Interview with Eunicia Peret, CEO and Founder of The Empowered Financial Planner
Eunicia is an accomplished wealth strategist and business owner with over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. Eunicia honed her expertise by delivering significant financial improvements to the bottom line of Fortune 500 companies and renowned global brands across multiple industries. Her passion is to help multi 6 and 7 figure individuals optimize […]

Interview with Victor Kostroub CEO of Fine Designs
Victor Kostroub is married and has three sons with his wife Lilia. To date, Fine Designs finedesigns.com has been ranked among America’s fastest growing companies and is one of the 5,000 fastest growing companies out of 27 million companies in the United States. With a headquarters in Seattle, WA Fine Designs operates in every State […]

Interview with Shaun Clearwater CEO of Aspen Creek Financial
Shaun has a passion for diversified knowledge. He strives to learn new concepts and discover opportunities that most would consider “outside the box.” With an engineering degree and experience working with high net worth clients as well as middle America, Shaun loves to share his knowledge and thrives on solving complex financial planning puzzles. Shaun […]

Interview with Mark MacDonald President of Physicians Financial Health Discussing Tax Mitigation Strategies
Physician Financial Health was created when Mr. MacDonald and his Certified Financial Planner co-founding partner, Dr. Mark Rieger, CFP® recognized Physicians are always taking care of others but often don’t have the time or right information to make the most informed decisions for their own personal finances. As an Investment Fiduciary, National Financial Literacy Educator, […]

Interview with Dr. Daniel Knowles, Boulder Chiropractor, Instructor and Practitioner of NetworkSpinal
Dr. Daniel Knowles, who is known as Dr. Danny, developed the Mile High Movement, after years of experience as a successful chiropractor, consultant, mentor and teacher. He has been running his own chiropractic practice since 1997. After graduating from New York University with honors in 1992, he attended Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic, graduating in […]

Interview with Patrick Geddes, Co-Founder of Aperio Group
Patrick co-founded Aperio Group in 1999, which became a leading investment management firm in customized indexing. Patrick was the Chief Investment Officer and CEO at Aperio until retirement in 2021. During that time the firm’s assets grew to $42 billion in assets managed. Prior to Aperio Patrick had been the Research Director and CFO at […]

Interview with Randi Karpinia, CEO of Sagacity Legal – Understanding Worldwide Patent Strategies
Randi Karpinia, CEO of Sagacity Legal, transforms entrepreneur’s ideas and inventions into intellectual property assets that can lead to huge profits. With over twenty years of legal experience, Ms. Karpinia is a recognized expert in all aspects of business legal operations with a focus on intellectual property rights and management. At Sagacity Legal, she guides […]

Interview with Rob Braiman, Founder and CEO of Cogent Analytics
Rob Braiman is the founder and CEO of Cogent Analytics, an innovative consulting firm helping Main Street businesses thrive. With a long-standing reputation as a successful serial entrepreneur, Rob has worked directly with American business owners like himself to improve strategic planning, operations, growth, and profitability. Rob earned his first equity at 26 as a […]

Interview With Mark Triplett & Troy Westendorf-2022 Best of Ankeny Award
We believe that every dollar has a purpose and a timeline. When and how your retirement assets will be used should be understood before making important financial decisions. The Triplett-Westendorf Purpose and Timeline 5 Step Planning Process (PT5) begins with Discovery. Understanding where you are now, and then defining where you want to go (Your […]

Interview with Berj Arakelian Area Sales Manager with CMG Home Loans Discussing Unique Loan Options for Investors
My name is Berj Arakelian, a doting husband and a proud father of two hyper active boys. As well, I am the expert you need to handle all your mortgage affairs smoothly, from start to end while saving you a lot in time, costs, energy and frustrations. My skill as a salesman comes naturally, and […]

Interview with Andrew Carrillo President and Founder of Barnett Capital Advisors Discussing Asset Allocation in Retirement Portfolios
Andrew E. Carrillo is the President and Founder of Barnett Capital Advisors LLC. He began his career as a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in 2007, but decided to depart from the firm in late 2009 to allow him to focus more on serving his clients and fine tuning his investment process. After […]

Interview with Dustin DeVries, CTO & Co-Founder Of Caffeine Interactive
Dustin has been living and breathing software development for over 20 years. He is the Co-Founder of Caffeine Interactive Technologies, an agency that focuses on planning strategies and architecture, ensuring that software implementations are straightforward based on clear ways to measure success. He enjoys working with clients to build the right technology, whether it’s a […]

Interview with Spencer Hilligoss, CEO and Co-Founder of Madison Investing
Spencer Hilligoss is a full time investor and former operations leader who walked away from a lucrative career of 13 years across 5 high-growth Fintech companies. In 2019, five months before the pandemic – Spencer left behind the golden handcuffs to give full focus on serving Madison Investing’s passive investor group. Now, Spencer’s full focus […]

Interview with Matthew Ablakan, Founder & Owner of the Millennial’s Choice Group
Matthew Ablakan’s journey began at a very young age where trading Pokémon cards began to teach him a variety of skills such as how to Negotiate and the importance of Demand and Supply. As he entered High School, Matthew began to sell Jansport Backpacks, Hair Straighteners and Dog-Tags to his peers. He began to dabble […]

Interview with Berj Arakelian Area Sales Manager with CMG Home Loans Discussing Serving Realtor & Referral Partners
My name is Berj Arakelian, a doting husband and a proud father of two hyper active boys. As well, I am the expert you need to handle all your mortgage affairs smoothly, from start to end while saving you a lot in time, costs, energy and frustrations. My skill as a salesman comes naturally, and […]

Interview with Joe Macleod, Founder & Head of Endineering at andEnd
Joe Macleod is the founder of the world’s first customer ending business. A veteran of product development industry with decades of experience across service, digital and product sectors. He is the Head of Endineering at AndEnd and a TEDx Speaker. He is an energetic Englishman and advises companies on how to game out their endgames. […]

Interview with Kirk Michie, Founder of Candor Advisors
Kirk Michie is the founder of Candor Advisors. For more than 30 years, Kirk has worked with entrepreneurs, closely held business owners, and high net worth families to achieve their strategic planning, liquidity, investment, and legacy objectives. Learn more: https://candor-advisors.com/

Interview with Brandi Marek, Advisor with Ferguson Alliance
Brandi spent most of her career in management and leadership roles at Magnolia Gardens Nursery, a family business with over 150 employees. As a “next generation” family member in a family-owned business, Brandi understands the delicate and at times challenging situations that can face family businesses. Brandi has experience developing strategic plans, leading departments and […]

Interview with Berj Arakelian Area Sales Manager with CMG Home Loans
My name is Berj Arakelian, a doting husband and a proud father of two hyper active boys. As well, I am the expert you need to handle all your mortgage affairs smoothly, from start to end while saving you a lot in time, costs, energy and frustrations. My skill as a salesman comes naturally, and […]

Interview with Enrico Brex Financial Advisor with Elite Retirement Consultants
Enrico is a life insurance specialist at Elite Retirement Consultants in Sparta, NJ. He strives to provide personalized service to valued clients which includes implementing advanced insurance planning. Enrico‘ s diverse professional background assists with providing the holistic approach to estate planning.Enrico, has been a small buisness owner and has also served in executive management […]

Interview with Matthew Gallagher, Founder of Prosperity Wealth Management
Matthew Gallagher, founder of Prosperity Wealth Management, is a Certified Financial Planner™ Practitioner who graduated from Baylor University and received an Executive Management Certificate from the University of Notre Dame. He has been featured on the ABC Dallas morning show discussing his book, “Greener Pastures,” and threw out the first pitch at a Texas Rangers […]

Interview with Andrew Carrillo President and Founder of Barnett Capital Advisors
Andrew E. Carrillo is the President and Founder of Barnett Capital Advisors LLC. He began his career as a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in 2007, but decided to depart from the firm in late 2009 to allow him to focus more on serving his clients and fine tuning his investment process. After […]

Interview with Nick Bliss, Partner & Financial Advisor with Clear Strategy , Discussing Legacy & Estate Planning
I am passionate about bringing financial planning the next level as the industry demand grows stronger. I studied accounting at Saginaw Valley State University and I retain my Series 7,66, Life, Accident,Health Insurance and Variable Annuity licenses. I have traveled many career paths along the way and all those roads have lead me to where […]

Interview with Sean Pahut, Financial Consultant with Montana Wealth Management Discussing The Montana Money Mindset
For over 23 years I have helped my clients address their financial concerns and develop sound strategies by focusing on each individual’s specific needs. My practice is founded upon making a commitment to my clients to follow a refined process because I believe this is the foundation to building a successful, long-term relationship. I work […]

Interview with Nick Bliss, Partner & Financial Advisor with Clear Strategy
I am passionate about bringing financial planning the next level as the industry demand grows stronger. I studied accounting at Saginaw Valley State University and I retain my Series 7,66, Life, Accident,Health Insurance and Variable Annuity licenses. I have traveled many career paths along the way and all those roads have lead me to where […]

Interview with Jessica Fialkovich, A Business Exit Expert, Author, Speaker, and Founder and Presidcent of Exit Factor
Jessica Fialkovich is a Business Exit Expert, Author, Speaker, and Small Business Advocate. When she sold her first business a decade ago, she had no idea where to start. Fortunately, she was able to exit successfully and then buy her next business — a business brokerage office. For ten years she has built the fastest […]

Interview with Keith Gregg Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Chalice Network
Keith is a Financial Services and FinTech Executive, currently Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Chalice Network. He has three decades of executive leadership and financial services experience. Prior to founding Chalice Network, he was Founder & CEO of Innovation Equity Partners, CEO of Capital Guardian Securities and First Allied Securities. Keith also served as […]

Interview with Ryan Larson, Founder of FirstLine Financial
Good at sports, but bad at school, Ryan Larson, the son of a working-class Arizona couple grew up concerned that he’d never succeed in life. When high school sports didn’t earn him a college scholarship, his prospects looked dim. While working a dead-end job, a fiery twist of fate inspired his new direction in life—becoming […]

Interview with Louie Slagle, Senior Vice President of Life Insurance Distribution with Partners Advantage
Louie has been in the business for 20 years having held multiple roles in the life insurance industry with specialties in Advanced Insurance Planning, product development, distribution and sales consultation, negotiation, risk management and executive leadership. He currently holds his series 7, 6, 63 and insurance licensure. He lives in Minnesota with his wife Amber […]

Interview With Dale Darcas Founder & Executive Director of the Serving Our Kids Foundation
Dale is a former purchasing agent and convenience store manager. Has been in personal management since 1977 and promoted several employees to management positions. His are of expertise, over his career has included national awards for recruitment, training and retention of employees and being able to bring people together for the betterment of the organization. […]

Interview With Jeff Stukey with Wealthspan Advisors Discussing Mitigating Risks in Retirement
Jeff has been in the financial services business for over 20 years. Most of his time has been spent in executive-level roles helping train hundreds of financial advisors around the country on how to better plan for and serve their clients. He deeply understands financial planning and the financial products that can be used to […]

Interview with Mark Drager, Founder of Phanta Media
Mark founded his creative production company in 2006, grew it to a little over $2mm in annual revenue, and then slowly watched as it all crumbled around him. Through the hard lessons learned and working to not make the same mistakes twice, today Phanta Media focuses less on growth and “keeping the machine fed” and […]

Interview with Merrit Strunk Founder of Momentum Financial & Insurance Services-Discussing Challenges in Planning a Successful Retirement
• Registered Investment Advisory• Certified Financial Fiduciary (CFF)• Former President San Diego Chapter – Society for Financial Awareness – SOFA (a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization)• President/Founder of California College Planning• Senior Instructor – Adult Financial Education Foundation (AFES), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization• Author – Your Retirement (UN)Broken Merrit is the creator of the Momentum LifeYield Process™. […]

Interview with Billy Wease, Health and Wellness Expert. Founder and CEO of OptiYou RX
Billy Wease is a pharmacist with over 30 years of clinical experience specializing in wellness and is the author of the #1 best selling book The 21st Century Pharmacist. His mission is to minimize the side effects prevalent in prescription and over-the-counter drugs by educating people about attaining optimal health by using food, natural supplementation, […]

Interview with Sean Pahut, Financial Consultant with Montana Wealth Management Discussing Working with a Financial Broker vs Financial Planning Advisor
For over 23 years I have helped my clients address their financial concerns and develop sound strategies by focusing on each individual’s specific needs. My practice is founded upon making a commitment to my clients to follow a refined process because I believe this is the foundation to building a successful, long-term relationship. I work […]

Interview With Jeff Stukey & Kirk Ashburn Co-Founders of Wealthspan Advisors Discussing Financial Planning For Couples
Jeff has been in the financial services business for over 20 years. Most of his time has been spent in executive-level roles helping train hundreds of financial advisors around the country on how to better plan for and serve their clients. He deeply understands financial planning and the financial products that can be used to […]

Interview with Jeremie Kubicek, Communicator, Serial Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of GiANT & Author of The Peace Index
Jeremie Kubicek is a powerful communicator, serial entrepreneur and content builder. He creates content used by some of the largest companies around the globe found in the books he has authored: The 100X Leader, 5 Voices, 5 Gears and the National Bestseller, Making Your Leadership Come Alive. His new book, The Peace Index, releases in […]

Interview With Jeff Stukey & Jay Olshansky, Ph.D with of Wealthspan Advisors Discussing How Aging Science Impacts Retirement
Jeff has been in the financial services business for over 20 years. Most of his time has been spent in executive-level roles helping train hundreds of financial advisors around the country on how to better plan for and serve their clients. He deeply understands financial planning and the financial products that can be used to […]

Interview with Ryan Federico, Agency Owner with Symmetry Financial Group
As an agency owner with Symmetry Financial Group, Ryan has scaled a consumer life insurance agency to $5MM in virtual / online policy sales in under 3 years. As co-host and founder of the “How to Sell Insurance” podcast, Ryan alongside his partners guide insurance agents to leverage technology / automation strategies and find success […]

Interview with Dennis Bays President of The AmeriCore Group Discussing Tax Incentives for Business Owners
I’ve always been interested in business and making money. I got my first job at 13 and my first employee 6 months later. At the age of 16 with the help of my father I bought my first duplex. So I guess business has been a passion for over 40 years. Through the years I've […]

Interview with Chris Hervochon, Founder of Better Way CPA: Accounting for Marketing Agencies and Nonprofit Organizations
Chris Hervochon, CPA, CVA is the sole proprietor of his own CPA firm, provides outsourced accounting and tax preparation services primarily for marketing and creative agencies. Before founding his firm, Chris spent ten years working in forensic accounting and corporate accounting and finance. He has been featured in numerous publications, including the Journal of Accountancy […]

Interview with Christina Lael, Tax Attorney with Freedom Tax Plans Discussing How to Successfully Pass an IRS Tax Audit
Christina Lael is a Certified Public Accountant, an attorney, a Certified Tax Planner, and a self-proclaimed “tax nerd.” She reads case law like some people binge-watch Netflix and gets excited when she discovers anything new. Apart from spending time with her family and playing golf or tennis, nothing gives her more pleasure than seeing the […]

Interview with Christina Lael, Tax Attorney with Freedom Tax Plans Discussing How Business Owners Can Decrease Taxes Without Spending More Money
Christina Lael is a Certified Public Accountant, an attorney, a Certified Tax Planner, and a self-proclaimed “tax nerd.” She reads case law like some people binge-watch Netflix and gets excited when she discovers anything new. Apart from spending time with her family and playing golf or tennis, nothing gives her more pleasure than seeing the […]

Interview with Bill Fairman Co-Founder of Carolina Capital Management
Bill is a private lender that specializes in short-term purchase money loans with a construction component for real estate investors/builders in the Southeast. Also, a managing member of Carolina Capital Management, the manager of Carolina Capital Reserve Fund I, a Private Pool Mortgage Fund created to raise capital from accredited investors and deploy it into […]

Interview With Susan Heartlight Author of One Power For Good
Susan Heartlight’s dream was to be an author and is now the award winning author of her book, One Power For Good Actions to Create Joy in Your Life! Susan began in the service industry serving food as a waitress at the age of 16; she then became a hostess. She learned the importance of […]

Interview with Christina Lael, Tax Attorney with Freedom Tax Plans discussing the correct way to set up business entity for maximum tax-savings
Christina Lael is a Certified Public Accountant, an attorney, a Certified Tax Planner, and a self-proclaimed “tax nerd.” She reads case law like some people binge-watch Netflix and gets excited when she discovers anything new. Apart from spending time with her family and playing golf or tennis, nothing gives her more pleasure than seeing the […]

Interview with Luke DePron, Founder of the Live Great Lifestyle
Luke DePron is an online weight loss coach for busy entrepreneurs and businessmen, as well as the host of a high-performance podcast, and the founder of the Live Great Lifestyle. Using his extensive training in Exercise Science Kinesiology combined with strategies learned from a network of elite performers (including Navy Seals, World Champion fighters, NYT […]

Interview with David Carlin, Founder of Residual Payments
Before digital payments, David’s life was summed up with one word: business. People start businesses for a variety of reasons, but the most common factor is experience. With firsthand experience on the other side of the digital payments industry, David was aware of the struggles other business owners faced when it came to accepting payments. […]

Interview with Todd Smith, CFP® President & CEO of Level 5 Financial – Discussing Retirement Planning Within the Context of a Family Office
Todd began his financial services career in the late 1990’s working for Prudential Securities in NY soon after graduating from Hamilton College. Since then, he has developed a diverse and valuable financial background as an investor and advisor, working for both small boutique financial planning firms, as well as larger financial corporations. Since 2012, Todd […]

Interview with Todd Smith, CFP® President & CEO of Level 5 Financial – Discussing How Retirement Income and Tax Planning Are Different
Todd began his financial services career in the late 1990’s working for Prudential Securities in NY soon after graduating from Hamilton College. Since then, he has developed a diverse and valuable financial background as an investor and advisor, working for both small boutique financial planning firms, as well as larger financial corporations. Since 2012, Todd […]

Interview with Jake Zufelt, Owner of Hite Digital, Eugene
Hite Digital Eugene, OR, is led by collaboration master, Jake Zufelt. After spending 10 years as a pastor and working with non-profit organizations, Jake started a marketing agency to help business owners find freedom inside and outside of their businesses. After helping more than 75 businesses in a span of 18 months, Jake began looking […]

Interview with Terri Thompson, Realtor with Trinity Team Real Estate at Keller Williams Preferred
Terri has been in the real estate business for 9 years. She was brought on as an office manager at the beginning but was soon drawn to the rewarding challenge of providing homebuyers and sellers with professional, responsive, and attentive real estate services. Terri is extremely familiar with neighborhoods in and around Denver. You can […]

Interview w/Curtis L. Jenkins, Author, Award winning Project Management Professional, Keynote Speaker, Forbes Contributor & Philanthropist
Curtis L. Jenkins, Author, Award winning Project Management Professional, Keynote Speaker, Forbes contributor and Philanthropist, is an innovative business advisor who focuses on servicing small to midsize companies. He specializes in enabling client growth, working directly with business owners with direct coaching and also developing and leading their advisory boards. He serves small to midsize […]

Interview with Todd Smith,CFP® President & CEO of Level 5 Financial Discussing the Retirement Resource Center
Todd began his financial services career in the late 1990’s working for Prudential Securities in NY soon after graduating from Hamilton College. Since then, he has developed a diverse and valuable financial background as an investor and advisor, working for both small boutique financial planning firms, as well as larger financial corporations. Since 2012, Todd […]

Interview with Marcus Räder, Co-founder and CEO of Hostaway, the leading all-in-one vacation rental management software
Marcus Räder is co-founder and CEO of Hostaway, the leading all-in-one vacation rental management software. Originally from Finland, Marcus has lived in many countries worldwide, including Sweden, Poland, and The Netherlands, before settling in Canada. This passion for travel and dedication to learning about the vacation rental ecosystem, together with the deep expertise in technology […]

Interview with Adolfo & Andres Rodriguez with A/R Financial Group Discussing Tax Mitigation for Retirement
Adolfo Rodriguez became managing partner of the A/R Financial Group in 2005. With over 20 years of experience in the insurance and financial service industry, Adolfo Rodriguez has always focused on the unique needs and goals of the pre-retiree & retiree community. Adolfo Rodriguez and his team serve a select group of families to help […]

Interview with Zale Dowlen, Kingdom-driven Attorney, Estate Planner, Insurance Professional, and Public Speaker
I am passionate about helping people to live well and be remembered. I do this with holistic Estate and Retirement planning. I use both Law and Insurance products to help clients hit their goals and give them peace of mind. Learn more: https://www.zaledowlen.com/

Interview with Kevin Coffey, Founder and CEO of Complete Spectrum Financial Services, Discussing Creating Tax-Free Income using Roth IRAs
Kevin Coffey grew up in North Denver and is a native of Colorado. His company is built on old fashion values, which he learned from his grandparents, Flory Iacovetto & Rose Lombardi, who taught him that client satisfaction should mean more than earning money or increasing a company’s stock price. In addition, Kevin was inspired […]

Interview With Kevin Coffey, Founder & CEO of Complete Spectrum Financial Services Discussing How to Avoid Market Losses
Kevin Coffey grew up in North Denver and is a native of Colorado. His company is built on old fashion values, which he learned from his grandparents, Flory Iacovetto & Rose Lombardi, who taught him that client satisfaction should mean more than earning money or increasing a company’s stock price. In addition, Kevin was inspired […]

Interview with Nina Acosta Founder & CEO of Transcend the Light DiscussingTransformational Life Coach & Energy Healer-Emotional Trigger Management
Nina helps female entrepreneurs eliminate anxiety, stress, overwhelm, lack of self-worth, and confidence to live an authentic, unapologetic life 100% on their own terms. Her methodology combines psychology, science, and the woo-woo. Her deepest desire is to guide others to rediscover their most authentic self! She believes the key to creating the amazing life you […]

Interview with Julie Brittain Atlanta Real Estate Advisor Focused on Luxury Living Discussing How She Sells Listings in a Weekend
An Atlanta native and a veteran of real estate with nearly 25 years of experience, Julie Brittain’s knowledge of the Atlanta area and its suburbs is unparalleled. A recipient of the 2020 Crystal Phoenix Award from the Atlanta REALTORS® Association, acknowledging her 20 years as a Multi-Million Dollar Top Producer, Julie is passionate about the […]

Joshua Sherrard President & CEO of Strategic Navigators-Generational Wealth & Radical Generosity
Josh started his first business at twelve years old with a natural inclination for being an entrepreneur. Since then he has been involved in start-ups, corporate America, and in international business development. He has over a decade of experience in the Non-Profit Sector managing multi-million dollar companies in addition to many years as a financial […]

Joshua Sherrard President & CEO of Strategic Navigators-Proper Write-Off Etiquette for Business Owners
Josh started his first business at twelve years old with a natural inclination for being an entrepreneur. Since then he has been involved in start-ups, corporate America, and in international business development. He has over a decade of experience in the Non-Profit Sector managing multi-million dollar companies in addition to many years as a financial […]

Interview with Grady Gibbs Strategic Relationship Development Director with Evolve Medical Consulting
Grady Gibbs helps healthcare companies engage more doctors and he helps doctors sell more products and procedures. After a career in investment banking and finance, and a return to graduate school, Grady became an expert at applying statistics and research to consult on brand strategy for some of the largest marketers in the United States. […]

Interview with Attorney Jonathan P. Groth Founder and Owner of the Groth Law Firm
Groth Law helps injured victims locally with its car crash and “single event” practice. Internationally, Groth Law helps victims suffering injuries from Vaccine Administration in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. In all regards, Mr. Groth devotes his time and resources to helping innocent accident victims and their families find the justice they seek after […]

Interview with Kevin McCarthy, President of McCarthy Financial Group, P.A. – Discussing How to Maximize Social Security Income
Since 1987, Kevin McCarthy has been dedicated to creating a financial investment plan and model portfolio based on each client’s unique goals and risk tolerance. Learning early on that each investor is unique and no single investment account is right for everyone, Kevin has been able to guide his clients in suitable asset allocation offering […]

Interview with Kyle Stout, Founder of Elevate & Scale, a Leading Email Marketing Agency
Kyle Stout is the founder of Elevate & Scale, a leading digital marketing agency that helps 7-figure product-based entrepreneurs elevate their brand and scale their growth. Kyle is an authority on how leveraging email marketing can vastly increase revenue by improving customer retention, increasing average order value, and driving repeat purchases. Kyle started his career […]

Interview with Brent Kesler, Lecturer and Coach of The Money Multiplier (TMM) Method
Brent Kesler was a Chiropractor and Chiropractic coach for over 14 years. After implementing The Money Multiplier (TMM) Method, Brent paid off $984,711 in 3rd party debt in 39 months. In fact, Brent became so passionate about how powerful this concept was, he began sharing it with others. It was when his previous mentor told […]

Interview with Nina Acosta Founder & CEO of Transcend the Light-Transformational Life Coach & Energy Healer-Getting Out of the Constant Cycle of Anxiety and Stress
Nina helps female entrepreneurs eliminate anxiety, stress, overwhelm, lack of self-worth, and confidence to live an authentic, unapologetic life 100% on their own terms. Her methodology combines psychology, science, and the woo-woo. Her deepest desire is to guide others to rediscover their most authentic self! She believes the key to creating the amazing life you […]

Interview with Cindy DeHart of Wasatch Front Life a Realtor with Exit Realty Success-How Sellers Should Prepare Their Home for Sale
Hello, my name is Cindy DeHart and love living in Utah. I selected EXIT as my brokerage of choice for many reasons, but the one you need to remember is this: Above nearly every door you see a sign that says, “EXIT.” You go in and you go out – you have real-estate dreams and […]

Interview with Merrit Strunk Founder of Momentum Financial & Insurance Services-Discussing their Proprietary Momentum LifeYield Process™
• Registered Investment Advisory • Certified Financial Fiduciary (CFF) • Former President San Diego Chapter – Society for Financial Awareness – SOFA (a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization) • President/Founder of California College Planning • Senior Instructor – Adult Financial Education Foundation (AFES), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization • Author – Your Retirement (UN)Broken Merrit is the creator […]

Interview with Diane Kern Real Estate Professional with Keller Williams in Doylestown, PA- Getting a Home Ready to Sell
As a full time real estate agent licensed in PA and NJ, Diane offers the time to fully understand and meet her clients’ needs. Diane is exceptionally well-respected in the area, not only for her unparalleled professional track record and high ethical standards, but for being an honest, hard-working family woman who is tenacious and […]

Interview with Nina Acosta Founder & CEO of Transcend the Light-Transformational Life Coach & Energy Healer-Becoming Your Authentic Self
Nina helps female entrepreneurs eliminate anxiety, stress, overwhelm, lack of self-worth, and confidence to live an authentic, unapologetic life 100% on their own terms. Her methodology combines psychology, science, and the woo-woo. Her deepest desire is to guide others to rediscover their most authentic self! She believes the key to creating the amazing life you […]

Interview With Judy Carlson, Fee-Based Fiduciary Financial Professional-Risks to the Safety of Money That Could Derail a Financial Plan
Judy has been a CPA for over 40 years and has worked in the financial services business most of her career. She is an independent fee-based fiduciary financial planner and an independent licensed insurance agent. For the past 10 years, Judy’s passion is to Protect Families Financially using unique and innovative strategies typically not found […]

Interview with Ahmie E. Baum, CEO & Founder of Interchange Capital Partners Discussing Exit Planning for Business Owners
Ahmie E. Baum is the CEO and Founder of Interchange Capital Partners. Using a collaborative and comprehensive process developed over 40 years of practice in financial services, Ahmie has built a team that has passion for what they do that executes for each client’s unique needs. He and his team consistently strive to deliver a […]

Interview with Christina Lael, Tax Attorney with Freedom Tax Plans
Christina Lael is a Certified Public Accountant, an attorney, a Certified Tax Planner, and a self-proclaimed “tax nerd.” She reads case law like some people binge-watch Netflix and gets excited when she discovers anything new. Apart from spending time with her family and playing golf or tennis, nothing gives her more pleasure than seeing the […]

Joshua Sherrard President & CEO of Strategic Navigators- Fringe Benefits of Properly Structured Corporations for Entrepreneurs
Josh started his first business at twelve years old with a natural inclination for being an entrepreneur. Since then he has been involved in start-ups, corporate America, and in international business development. He has over a decade of experience in the Non-Profit Sector managing multi-million dollar companies in addition to many years as a financial […]

Joshua Sherrard President & CEO of Strategic Navigators Discussing Building the Right Business Structure for Success
Josh started his first business at twelve years old with a natural inclination for being an entrepreneur. Since then he has been involved in start-ups, corporate America, and in international business development. He has over a decade of experience in the Non-Profit Sector managing multi-million dollar companies in addition to many years as a financial […]

Interview with Joshua Sherrard President & CEO of Strategic Navigators on Applying the Tax Code to Reduce Entrepreneurs’ Tax Burden by 40-60%
Josh started his first business at twelve years old with a natural inclination for being an entrepreneur. Since then he has been involved in start-ups, corporate America, and in international business development. He has over a decade of experience in the Non-Profit Sector managing multi-million dollar companies in addition to many years as a financial […]

Kevin Coffey, Founder and CEO of Complete Spectrum Financial Services, Interviewed on the Influential Entrepreneurs Podcast Discussing a Unique Tax Efficient Wealth-Building Strategy
Kevin Coffey discusses his approach to helping his clients create a savings plan that makes sense for a successful future. Kevin Coffey, Founder, and CEO of Complete Spectrum Financial Services, Discusses His Approach to Helping His Clients with Financial Planning and Wealth Management. About Kevin Coffey Kevin Coffey grew up in North Denver and is […]

Interview with Charles “Walt” Wilson Retirement Strategist Discussing Helping Business Owners With the Successful Transition Out of Their Business
Charles “Walt” Wilson established this company over ten years ago, to assist individuals and businesses in planning for retirement and building consistent growth while protecting their principal and providing certainty, clarity and guarantees. Private Pension by Design informs and educates individuals and businesses about the alternative concept in planning for retirement. You should have the […]

Interview with David Weaver, Franchise Expert & Nationally-Recognized FranChoice Consultant
David embodies the Midwestern values of honesty and integrity in all aspects of life. He was born and raised in Indiana and got his first taste of business ownership by watching both parents build and operate successful businesses. David’s career took him down an interesting path that allowed him to develop unique skills and expertise […]

Interview with Marc Beshears, Entrepreneur and Founder of Top Wealth Agenda
Marc Beshears is on a mission to educate individuals, families, and business owners on how to achieve their financial certainty by growing, protecting, and leveraging their wealth in a safe and predictable environment. Marc, a successful entrepreneur, is a leader in a variety of industries and owns four prospering companies in Florida. He thrives as […]

Interview with David Salinas, Entrepreneur, Investor, and Co-Founder of Digital Surgeons
David Salinas is a serial entrepreneur and investor. In 2007 he co-founded Digital Surgeons and served as its CEO for over a decade. Under his leadership, the agency delivered award-winning results for clients like Lady Gaga and the U.S Open. Today, Digital Surgeons continues to thrive, having won dozens of awards including the coveted Webby […]

Interview with Bob Chitrathorn Co-Founder of Simplified Wealth Management
In 2004, Bob became a financial advisor, which was an opportunity to make a good living, while helping others make sound decisions for their own financial lives. In 2016 Bob was asked to contribute a chapter to a book authored by motivational speaker Brian Tracy. The book, “Success Manifesto: The World’s Leading Entrepreneurs & Professionals […]

Interview with Charles “Walt” Wilson Retirement Strategist Discussing Permanent Life Insurance Strategy for Stretching Your Retirement Funds
Charles “Walt” Wilson established this company over ten years ago, to assist individuals and businesses in planning for retirement and building consistent growth while protecting their principal and providing certainty, clarity and guarantees. Private Pension by Design informs and educates individuals and businesses about alternative concept in planning for retirement. You should have freedom to […]

Interview with Scott Rigby Ph.D, Behavioral Scientist, Author & Creator of the MotivationWorks Platform-Personalized Employee Engagement
Scott Rigby, Ph.D. is a behavioral scientist, author, and founder/CEO of Immersyve Inc., a company dedicated to applying behavioral science to improve experiences, well-being, and performance. Scott and Immersyve work with both small and large companies on motivational best practices, emphasizing the quantitative measurement of motivation and engagement using proven and actionable models. Scott is […]

Interview with Charles “Walt” Wilson Retirement Strategist Discussing the Key Employee Benefit Strategy
Charles “Walt” Wilson established this company over ten years ago, to assist individuals and businesses in planning for retirement and building consistent growth while protecting their principal and providing certainty, clarity and guarantees. Private Pension by Design informs and educates individuals and businesses about alternative concept in planning for retirement. You should have freedom to […]

Interview with Randy Molland, Co-Founder of The Reinvestors, a Real Estate Investment and Educational Company
Randy is a Co-Founder of a real estate investment and educational company called The REINVESTORS where they help investors get connected to incredible investment opportunities. He also co leads a mastermind for investors where they all work together to create bigger opportunities and support each other to achieve more. Although real estate is where his […]

Interview with Gina Creson Real Estate Agent & Owner of Southern Grace Homes- When is the Right Time to Consider an Active Adult Community?
I help clients achieve their goal of homeownership one HOME at a time. I provide personalized service and guide my clients through the emotional journey of buying and selling. I have acquired knowledge and experience in all aspects of real estate by working with home sellers, first time homebuyers, move up homebuyers, distressed properties, short […]

Interview with Zachary Hoffman, Founder of SWALeadership, transformation coach and award winning author
Zac is an Italian/American dual citizen, effective leadership developer, transformation coach, award winning author, and former professional American football player. Originally from a small, rural town in Western Pennsylvania (USA), he has spent his twenties living in 6 different countries while playing and coaching American football. During his time abroad, he developed the SWALeadership concept […]

Interview with Gina Creson Real Estate Agent & Owner of Southern Grace Homes-Selling Homes for Maximum Dollar
I help clients achieve their goal of homeownership one HOME at a time. I provide personalized service and guide my clients through the emotional journey of buying and selling. I have acquired knowledge and experience in all aspects of real estate by working with home sellers, first time homebuyers, move up homebuyers, distressed properties, short […]

Interview with Judy Carlson, Fee-Based Fiduciary Financial Professional – Discussing the Importance of Tax Elimination Strategies Prior to Wealth Distribution
Judy has been a CPA for over 40 years and has worked in the financial services business most of her career. She is an independent fee-based fiduciary financial planner and an independent licensed insurance agent. For the past 10 years, Judy’s passion is to Protect Families Financially using unique and innovative strategies typically not found […]

Interview with Todd Smith, CFP® President & CEO of Level 5 Financial – Discussing the Family Office Client Experience
Todd began his financial services career in the late 1990’s working for Prudential Securities in NY soon after graduating from Hamilton College. Since then, he has developed a diverse and valuable financial background as an investor and advisor, working for both small boutique financial planning firms, as well as larger financial corporations. Since 2012, Todd […]

Interview with Vince Shorb, CEO of the National Financial Educators Council
Vince Shorb is CEO of the National Financial Educators Council and founded the company in 2006 to deliver financial education and coaching services that help people work toward greater financial strength. Today, the NFEC supports individuals and organizations that want to bring financial wellness programming to their community by providing the tools, training, and process […]

Interview with Gina Creson Real Estate Agent & Owner of Southern Grace Homes
I help clients achieve their goal of homeownership one HOME at a time. I provide personalized service and guide my clients through the emotional journey of buying and selling. I have acquired knowledge and experience in all aspects of real estate by working with home sellers, first time homebuyers, move up homebuyers, distressed properties, short […]

Interview with Sybil Ackerman-Munson, Donor Advisor and Founder of Do Your Good
With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and foundation advisor, I tap into my vast experience and knowledge from working with donors who I have helped to give away over $45 million in large and small donations to offer you step-by-step guides through online courses, a podcast, and resources so that you […]