The Rich Equation

Welcome to Episode 6 of The Kings Table Podcast, a captivating new show hosted by Ashish, Mike, Aaron, and Matt. Join us for an unfiltered, authentic experience as we gather weekly to delve into the raw discussions that drive our lives, businesses, economics, and the world. Meet the Hosts:  1. Mike Ayala is an accomplished investor, speaker, and podcast host, who stands at the helm of Investing fo...

On this episode of The Rich Equation Podcast, Ashish is joined by Matthew Bladel. Matt Blasdel is a coach, a father of 3, a widower, a black belt jiu jitsu instructor, and an owner of a mid-size marketing business, who uses his 25 years of leadership experience to guide his family, students, employees, teammates, and clients to actualize their potential. Specializing in helping people overcome and...

Welcome to Episode 5 of The Kings Table Podcast, a captivating new show hosted by Ashish, Mike, Aaron, and Matt. Join us for an unfiltered, authentic experience as we gather weekly to delve into the raw discussions that drive our lives, businesses, economics, and the world. Meet the hosts:  1. Mike Ayala is an accomplished investor, speaker, and podcast host, who stands at the helm of Investing fo...

In this solo episode, we delve deep into the intricacies of self-righteousness and narcissism. These traits, while sharing similarities, can be a thorny issue in personal and professional relationships, quickly souring the atmosphere with their arrogance and entitlement.  We explore the fine line that separates these characteristics and how they manifest in leaders, both in business and as individ...

Welcome to Episode 4 of The Kings Table Podcast, a captivating new show hosted by Ashish, Mike, Aaron, and Matt. Join us for an unfiltered, authentic experience as we gather weekly to delve into the raw discussions that drive our lives, businesses, economics, and the world. Meet the hosts:  1. Mike Ayala is an accomplished investor, speaker, and podcast host, who stands at the helm of Investing fo...

Welcome to another solo episode from The Rich Equation! Today I want to share my reflections from my recent six-week journey to the vibrant city of Barcelona. My wife and two daughters and I embarked on a transformative experience that allowed us to pause our everyday routines, fostering a deeper sense of presence and connection within our family.  In this episode, I talk about the tapestry of Bar...

In this solo episode, we dive into the concept of changing one's mind, the evolving landscape of opinions, and the power of adaptability. I talk about the prevailing disposition against altering viewpoints in a world that often demands unwavering stances.  We explore the dynamics of evolving opinions, especially in the context of the information-rich digital era. We emphasize the importance o...

Welcome to Episode 3 of The Kings Table Podcast, a captivating new show hosted by Ashish, Mike, Aaron, and Matt. Join us for an unfiltered, authentic experience as we gather weekly to delve into the raw discussions that drive our lives, businesses, economics, and the world. Meet the hosts:  1. Mike (The Sage) Ayala is an accomplished investor, speaker, and podcast host, who stands at the helm of I...

Welcome to Episode 2 of The Kings Table Podcast, a captivating new show hosted by Ashish, Mike, Aaron, and Matt. Join us for an unfiltered, authentic experience as we gather weekly to delve into the raw discussions that drive our lives, businesses, economics, and the world. Meet the hosts:  1. Mike Ayala is an accomplished investor, speaker, and podcast host, who stands at the helm of Investing fo...

Welcome to the pilot episode of The Kings Table Podcast, a captivating new show hosted by Ashish, Mike, Aaron, and Matt. Join us for an unfiltered, authentic experience as we gather weekly to delve into the raw discussions that drive our lives, businesses, economics, and the world. Meet the hosts:  1. Mike Ayala is an accomplished investor, speaker, and podcast host, who stands at the helm of Inve...

On this episode of The Rich Equation Podcast, Ashish is joined by Dr. Balaji Krishnamurthy.  He is a veteran corporate executive with more than 35 years of corporate experience, having run 17 different businesses in his career. With a Ph. D. in computer science and a strong technology background, he has run a variety of service and manufacturing-based, private, and public technology businesses ran...

On this episode of The Rich Equation Podcast, Ashish is joined by Carol Marzouk. Carol Marzouk is the “Executive Lion Tamer®” and CEO of Leadership “N’ Soul has spent 30+ years inspiring leaders and teams to impact the bottom line while retaining their “soul” and integrity. She is known for using unconventional methods to get real results and helps clients take immediate action. Carol is a Behavio...

On this episode of The Rich Equation Podcast, Ashish is joined by Anna Grabow. Anna was a guest from season 1 so this is a catch-up to learn and find out more about her journey, what's new, and what she's learned along the way. She is the CEO and Founder of New Coach Empire, an 8-week intensive program designed to help new coach find their purpose and build the business of their dreams....

On this episode of The Rich Equation Podcast, Ashish is joined by Forbes Shannon. Forbes is the Co-founder of Change Agents Academy, whose mission is to facilitate personal and professional transformation for your team, business, or enterprise. He is the co-author of Exponential Theory, written to empower leaders to think bigger about themselves, their communities, and their world. He is a stand-u...

On this episode of The Rich Equation Podcast, Ashish is joined by Matt Aitchison. Matt is a hotelier, investment syndicator, and sought-after speaker throughout the real estate industry. He began his career as Realtor and built a Top 1000 real estate team in the U.S. ranked by Wall St Journal. Soon realizing that this path wouldn’t unlock financial freedom, he transitioned over to investing in rea...

On this episode of The Rich Equation Podcast, Ashish is joined by Jim Carter. Jim Carter is a passionate Technology Coach with over 25 years of experience, specializing in advising Social Impact organizations, brands, and experts on maximizing growth using content and technology. He co-leads a Mastermind program that hosts both in-person and virtual events to teach entrepreneurs essential business...

On this episode of The Rich Equation Podcast, Ashish is joined by Jamie Smart. Jamie is an internationally renowned writer, speaker, coach, and consultant. He shows individuals and organizations the unexpected keys to clarity; the ultimate leverage point for creating more time, better decisions, and meaningful results. He’s passionate about helping individuals and businesses to deepen their unders...

On this episode of The Rich Equation Podcast, Ashish is joined by Chris Ansevin. Chris is the Founder and President of Happy Spa Dogs Mobile Grooming. With a rich background as a former high school math teacher, Chris brings a unique perspective to his entrepreneurial ventures. Throughout his journey, he has successfully pivoted several times, embracing new challenges and seizing opportunities alo...

On this episode of The Rich Equation Podcast, Ashish is joined by Erik Gomez. Erik is a financial advisor with Northwestern Mutual since 2005. He finds his passion in working with individuals and helping them to protect what is most important to them and the risks that come along with it. Erik has such a different perspective on money management which allows expanding other people’s money consciou...

On this episode of The Rich Equation Podcast, Ashish is joined by Simon Severino. In 19 years of entrepreneurship, Simon executed hundreds of go-to-market strategies with B2B teams around the globe. He is the creator of the Strategy Sprints® Method, whose goal is to make firms easier to run. He scaled his own consultancy and has then retired from operations. He reached financial freedom and became...

On this episode of The Rich Equation Podcast, Ashish is joined by Nora Dekeyser. After working as a professional matchmaker to Celebrities, CEOs, and Leaders from around the world, Nora realized that the secret to a happy life was not financial success, but actually, in relationship success. A pretty big shock to the young, success-driven version of herself! She decided to start a coaching busines...

On this episode of The Rich Equation Podcast, Ashish is joined by Bob Burg. A member of the National Speakers Association and inductee into their Speaker Hall of Fame, Bob Burg is an international bestselling author and one of the world’s elite authorities in the field of relationship marketing and influence. "The Go-Giver" has sold over one million copies and created an international mo...

On this episode of The Rich Equation Podcast, Ashish is joined by Dr. Amy Johnson.  Amy Johnson, PhD is a psychologist, coach, author, and speaker who shares a groundbreaking new approach that helps people find lasting freedom from unwanted habits, anxiety, and self-doubt via insight rather than willpower. In 2017 she opened The Little School of Big Change, an online school that has helped thousan...

Rigor is a concept that's important in all aspects of our lives. In life, it's easy to fall into patterns of behavior that feel comfortable and familiar. But if we're not careful, those patterns can limit our growth and prevent us from reaching our full potential. Rigor means setting high standards for ourselves and holding ourselves accountable for meeting them. It means being disc...

On this episode of The Rich Equation Podcast, Ashish is joined by Jason Duncan. The Real Jason Duncan is the founder of one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in America and one of the top entrepreneurial companies in the country. He is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and founder of 12 companies who got his start in entrepreneurship as an unemployed schoolteacher in 2010. Educator-...