MoneyDad Podcast

#090.  What if the most important money lessons your kids will ever learn can’t be found in a classroom? Dr. Phil Xue came to Canada as a child immigrant with his mother, who arrived with just $1,000 to her name. Growing up in Toronto with very little, Phil developed something more valuable than money — a belief in learning, growth, and creating value for others. That mindset eventually led him to...

#089.  What if the savings target you've been working toward isn't actually enough — because you haven't accounted for the tax bill that comes with it? In this episode, we're turning the lens on us — the parents. Because before we can model financial freedom for our kids, we have to build it. And a lot of us may be quietly chasing FIRE — Financial Independence, Retire Early — w...

#088.  What does it take to go from a negative $50,000 net worth to becoming a debt-free, mortgage-free millionaire — all while putting your family first? This week's guest has done exactly that, and he's here to show you how. Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage, Kids and Money — one of the most recognized family finance platforms in the personal finance s...

#087.  What if the best way to teach your kids about money isn't a piggy bank or a savings account — but a silver coin they can hold in their hand?  In this episode, Justin sits down with Dana Samuelson, president of American Gold Exchange and a 45-year veteran of the precious metals industry, for a conversation that will change the way you think about gold, silver, and how to pass real finan...

#086.  Most parents think about building wealth through savings, investments, or real estate. But what if one of the most powerful financial literacy tools you could give your kids was a business they could actually see working in real time? In this episode, Justin sits down with Jon Ostenson, founder of FranBridge Consulting and one of the top franchise consultants in the US, to explore how busin...

#085.  In this episode, Justin sits down with Lisa Clements, founder of Clear Springs Wealth and a former corporate HR leader at Meta and Accenture, who left a nearly 24-year corporate career to help single women build wealth on their own terms. Lisa brings both professional expertise and lived experience — she's built significant financial independence as a single woman herself, and that per...

Send us Fan Mail #084.   What if everything we were taught about money was designed to keep you dependent — on debt, on social security, on a system that was never built for your family's success? Rebecca Irey grew up watching her family lose a 3,000-acre South Dakota ranch during the Farm Aid crisis of the 1980s — not because they didn't work hard, but because they didn't know the...

Send us Fan Mail #083. What if the financial system your kids inherit looks nothing like the one you grew up with? According to Silicon Valley venture capitalist Matthew Le Merle, that's not a hypothetical - it's already happening. Matthew is the co-founder of Fifth Era and Blockchain Coinvestors, and has backed over 750 blockchain and AI companies, including 75+ unicorns. In this episod...

Send us Fan Mail #082. What if the financial industry has been quietly working against you all along? In this episode, Justin sits down with Robert Rolih - international bestselling author of The Million Dollar Decision and long-term investing mentor to clients in over 73 countries — to unpack the hidden forces draining everyday investors' wealth and the refreshingly simple strategies that ac...

Send us Fan Mail #081. What if the best investment for your kid has nothing to do with what worked for you? In this episode, Justin sits down with Russ Morgan, co-founder of Wealth Without Wall Street and host of the Wealth Without Wall Street Podcast, to unpack one of the most overlooked concepts in building family wealth — Investor DNA. Russ grew up in a home where money was scarce, watched his...

Send us Fan Mail #080. In this episode, Justin sits down with Deb Kierstead - educator, homeschooling pioneer, and creator of the Live Skills Money programs — to talk about why most kids graduate without the financial skills they actually need in life, and what parents can do about it right now. Deb shares her framework for building real money confidence in kids of any age, the three saving strate...

Send us Fan Mail #079. In this episode, Justin sits down with Peter Swain — serial entrepreneur, AI strategist, and dad of two — to explore how artificial intelligence is radically reshaping the world of business, parenting, and financial freedom. Peter has spent his career at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, from building some of Europe's earliest websites and working directly with...

Send us Fan Mail #078. In this episode, Justin sits down with educator Robert Coutts , who has built a real-life “classroom economy” where students earn income, pay expenses, run businesses, and even pay a mortgage on their desks. Instead of just teaching financial literacy, Robert creates an environment where kids experience money decisions every single day—learning lessons about saving, spending...

Send us Fan Mail #077. In this episode, Justin sits down with David Morgan , author of The Silver Manifesto , publisher of The Morgan Report , and creator of the documentary Silver Sunrise , for a wide-ranging conversation on money, family, and legacy. David explains why we are living through the late stages of a debt-based, fiat monetary system—and why inflation is not an accident, but a built-in...

Send us Fan Mail #076.  What does it really mean to build generational wealth — and how do you pass it on without losing your kids in the process?  In this episode, I sit down with Mike McCarthy — serial entrepreneur, co-founder of GoBundance, former leader in the growth of Keller Williams, and author of The Miracle Morning for Parents and Families . Mike has helped scale businesses doing billions...

Send us Fan Mail #075.  In this powerful episode, Justin sits down with Jon Stenstrom—father of two, entrepreneur, creator of Cast & Spear, and author of My First Bitcoin Book . Together they explore how to raise kids who are independent thinkers, financially literate, and empowered to thrive in a world that’s rapidly changing. From entrepreneurship, negotiation, and health habits… to Bitcoin,...

Send us Fan Mail #074.  In this episode, Justin sits down with Jeannine Glista, the Emmy award-winning creator and executive producer of Biz Kid$ , the hit TV series that’s inspired millions of kids to learn about money, entrepreneurship, and investing. She’s also the co-author of the best-selling children’s book How to Turn $100 into $1,000,000: Earn It, Save It, Invest It, and Give It . You’ll h...

Send us Fan Mail #073.  In this episode, Justin sits down with Mike Gillespie, real estate investor, entrepreneur, and founder of Epic Living Academy. Mike’s mission is to help dads break free from the grind, create more time for their kids, and live with purpose. We dive into Mike’s journey from delivering papers as a kid to building a thriving real estate portfolio, leaving a secure government j...

Send us Fan Mail #072. In this powerful episode, Justin sits down with Joe Bryan, the creator of the viral short film “What’s the Problem?” —a video that has reached millions by exposing the flaws in our financial system. Joe shares his personal awakening to the corruption baked into modern money and explains how today’s economic challenges all trace back to the broken foundation of fiat currency....

Send us Fan Mail #071.  In this episode, Justin sits down with Craig Ballantyne - bestselling author, entrepreneur, and high-performance coach — to explore how discipline, integrity, and mentorship shape the next generation of business leaders. Unlike our typical money tactics and strategy episodes, this episode takes a deeper dive into Craig’s entrepreneurial journey and the lessons parents can a...

Send us Fan Mail #070.  In this episode, Justin sits down with Nejeed Kassam — entrepreneur, father, and co-founder of Snowball 72 — to dive deep into how we can equip the next generation with the financial skills they desperately need.  Nejeed shares his entrepreneurial journey, from launching his first business at age 14 to building and exiting a successful fintech company, and now launching CoP...

Send us Fan Mail #069.  Kevin Thueson was a CPA with a comfortable career, a house, and the kind of life that looks stable from the outside. But he knew he wanted more: ownership, time freedom, and the ability to model something different for his kids. In this episode, Kevin shares the bold move that changed everything—selling his house to buy a campground. That first leap launched him into full-t...

Send us Fan Mail #068.  In this episode, I sit down with Emily May—former registered nurse, real estate investor, and now the owner of M&M Roofing—to talk about her bold leap into entrepreneurship through business acquisition. Emily shares how she went from long nursing shifts to owning and scaling a roofing company 10x in one year. You'll also hear how she’s intentionally involving her k...

Send us Fan Mail #067.  In this episode, I sit down with real estate investor and entrepreneur Steve Arneson to explore how shifting your mindset and living with intention can unlock a life of purpose, freedom, and wealth. Steve shares his journey from burnout to designing a life that aligns with his values—and the mindset and habits that made it possible. Whether you're a parent looking to m...

Send us Fan Mail #066.  In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Dan Bauer—entrepreneur, mentor, and founder of the MBA Exchange and Young Entrepreneurs Initiative. Dan brings decades of experience from the corporate world, higher education, and startup mentoring to the table. We dive into Dan’s unique journey from working in advertising and finance to founding and scaling his own company, event...