Owners Table

In this podcast episode, Auston Bennett shares his life journey, focusing on family, marriage, and his career in finance. He discusses becoming a father at a young age, which shaped his maturity and purpose. Austin reflects on his educational background and career transitions, including his work in financial planning and equipment finance. Thomas adds insights about personal growth and the importa...

Thomas addresses the top four criticisms of infinite banking, focusing on whole life insurance policies as a financial tool. The criticisms discussed include the high cost of policies, slow cash value accumulation, potential for higher returns with alternative investments, and the complexity of risk management. Thomas counters these points by emphasizing the benefits of properly structured policie...

In part 2, Thomas continues his conversation with Drew, a seasoned real estate agent, who shares his experiences and advice on the real estate industry. Drew emphasizes the importance of nurturing client relationships over transactional interactions and discusses common pitfalls faced by agents, especially part-timers. He highlights the significance of consistent client engagement, even after deal...

In this podcast episode, Drew Taylor, a seasoned real estate professional, shares his journey and insights into the real estate industry. Growing up in a real estate-oriented family, Drew discusses his early exposure to the field, his career shift from medical sales to real estate, and the challenges he faced during the housing market crash of the late 2000s. He emphasizes the importance of unders...

In this podcast episode, Thomas continues his conversation with Ashley Mac, a catering business owner, discussing her journey and experiences in the culinary world. Ashley shares insights on marketing strategies, customer service challenges, employee management, and the importance of faith and personal values in business. She reflects on her cookbook project, balancing work and family life, and th...

Join Thomas as he interviews Ashley McMakin, known as Ashley Mac, a successful Birmingham-based entrepreneur who transitioned from a corporate advertising job to owning several restaurants and a thriving catering business. Ashley shares her journey, from childhood dreams and college life to overcoming fertility struggles and building her culinary empire without formal training. The conversation hi...

In this podcast episode, Thomas emphasizes that health has become a modern status symbol, and that being in good shape commands respect and reflects discipline, delayed gratification, patience, and consistency. Practical advice includes daily movement, eating real food, limiting alcohol, staying hydrated, avoiding liquid calories, and minimizing eating out. Thomas shares personal anecdotes about h...

In this Part II episode, Scott Olson, shares his transformative journey from a successful career in finance to a life dedicated to ministry. After selling his hedge fund in 2010, Scott discusses his comfortable financial situation, involvement in a family office, and eventual pivot to ministry. He explains the concept of family offices, the nature of wealth in the Middle East, and his experiences...

In this podcast episode, Scott Olson shares his life journey, from being raised by a teenage mother to his successful career in law and finance. He discusses his educational path, including attending Vanderbilt Law School, and his rise in structured finance and securitization. Scott reflects on the importance of mentorship, hard work, and building relationships. He also talks about his transition...

In this podcast episode, Thomas discusses the challenges of balancing family life, sports, and business, particularly during the busy fall season. He shares personal strategies, including weekly planning sessions with their spouse, utilizing reliable babysitters, prioritizing date nights, and allowing extra travel time to reduce stress. Thomas emphasizes the importance of communication, meal plann...

In this episode, Patrick Isbell, owner of Eighteen South, shares his journey of balancing a 9 to 5 job, family life, and running a retail clothing store with two locations. Patrick discusses the inception of Eighteen South, starting from a spare bedroom to launching a Shopify website and eventually opening physical stores. He emphasizes the importance of humility, time management, and community en...

In this Part 2 episode, Thomas continues his conversation with Charles Newton (Newt), a dedicated coach and entrepreneur in youth sports, particularly basketball. Newt recounts his transition from a college coach to running a successful training facility, emphasizing the importance of developing young athletes both in skills and character. He discusses the role of analytics in coaching, the challe...

In this part I episode, Charles Newton III, known as "Newt", discusses his journey as a business owner and coach of a basketball program in Birmingham, AL. Thomas and Charles explore growing up in sports-oriented families, the evolution of coaching and the future of athletics. Newt reflects on the influence of his father and grandfather, his coaching philosophy, and the challenges of modern youth...

In this podcast episode, Thomas outlines a strategy for paying his children through his company and using that income to fund their cash value life insurance policies via the infinite banking concept (IBC). He discusses the tax benefits of paying his children a salary, the growth potential of these insurance policies, and the importance of financial education. Thomas emphasizes teaching his childr...

In this part 2 episode, Thomas and Ginnard delve into themes of self-reflection, authenticity, and the creative process. Ginnard shares personal anecdotes about overcoming challenges with his name and emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance. The discussion highlights the balance between personal style and client expectations, the financial aspects of content creation, and common misconception...

In this podcast episode, Thomas talks with Ginnard Archibald, a content creator and filmmaker. Ginnard shares his journey from growing up in Birmingham, Alabama, dealing with dyslexia and a speech impediment, to discovering his passion for filmmaking. He discusses his education, his first job at Walmart photo department, and the struggles he faced finding work during the 2008 recession. Despite in...

In this episode, we dive deep with Sam Stewart to hear his motivating story of leaving corporate America behind to build a thriving business from scratch. Sam opens up about the challenges he faced, the sacrifices he made, and the moment he realized he was finally in control of the finances and places he wanted to go. If you’ve ever dreamed of breaking free from the golden handcuffs of corporate A...

In this episode, Thomas interviews Kerri Foster, a former collegiate softball player at UAB who turned her passion for the sport into a successful business. Kerry began giving pitching lessons in high school, which eventually grew into a thriving coaching enterprise. She also ventured into multi-level marketing with Young Living, a company selling essential oils. The discussion covers Kerry's jour...

In this Part 2 episode, Dennis, an experienced franchise owner, shares his journey and insights into the world of franchising versus independent business ownership. He emphasizes the importance of selecting the right operator and ensuring they have "skin in the game" by investing financially. Dennis discusses various franchise opportunities, including his ventures like "Smash My Trash" and "All Dr...

In this Part 1 episode, Thomas converses with Dennis Daughety, a franchise expert and consultant. Dennis shares his background, including his upbringing in Birmingham, Alabama, and his career journey from car sales to franchise consulting. He discusses his skepticism about traditional college education, advocating for practical experience and franchising as a possible valuable path. Dennis recount...

In this podcast episode, Coach Bill Clark shares his journey from a middle-class upbringing in Ohatchee, Alabama, to becoming a successful high school and college football coach. He discusses his early aspirations, the impact of a back injury on his career, and his experiences coaching at various high schools, including Prattville, where he transformed the program. Clark also delves into his trans...

In this episode, Jared Hudson, a former Navy SEAL and founder of Covenant Rescue, discusses his journey and mission to combat sexual predation. Jared shares his background, including his upbringing in Birmingham, Alabama, and his rigorous Navy SEAL training. He highlights the work of Covenant Rescue, which conducts sting operations and trains law enforcement to tackle child exploitation. The conve...

In this podcast episode, Colin Odle, who Thomas met through Linkedin, shares his journey from Louisiana to becoming a successful video creator and entrepreneur. He discusses his early interests in skateboarding and video creation, his experience working at Best Buy, and starting a web design business. Colin's proactive cold outreach strategy led him to work with rapper Kevin Gates, where he honed...

In this episode, Thomas reconnects with Terry Roller, a former teacher and current education consultant with 29 years of experience in Alabama's education system. They delve into Terry's personal journey, the significance of mentorship, and the transformative power of education. Terry shares poignant stories from his early life, highlighting the impact of his family and coaches. The discussion als...

In this podcast episode, Brad Lowe, a finance expert in the infinite banking space, shares his life journey and career insights. Growing up in Gadsden, Alabama, Brad was influenced by his father's entrepreneurial spirit and strong work ethic. He discusses his educational path, initially aspiring to be an electrical engineer or doctor, before settling on finance. Brad's career transitioned from man...