Real Money with Ross Mac

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What happens when you generate $200M… and still lose everything? In this episode, Ross Mac sits down with Susan Powter, the face of “Stop the Insanity,” to break down how blind trust, poor oversight, and corporate complexity wiped out her fortune. No overspending. No mansions. Just costly financial assumptions. Listen and subscribe to Financial Freestyle on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you...

On this episode of Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac sits down with Olympic gold medalist Lauryn Williams to unpack her powerful journey from earning over $200,000 a year at the height of her track career to making $12 an hour as a financial planning intern. Lauryn opens up about being misled by advisors, losing money in a scam, and the hard lessons she learned about commissions, fiduciary duty,...

With bitcoin recently dipping in price, is now a good time to invest? On this week's Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac speaks with Mark Newton, Global Head of Technical Strategy at Fundstrat Global Advisors. Newton offers key indicators to signal when it's a good time to buy or hold off on crypto. He also delivers his prediction for the crypto and technology markets over the next few months. To l...

The number 1 goal for parents is for their children to be better off than they were at their age. On this week's Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac speaks with Tim Sheehan, CEO of Greenlight. Sheehan breaks down how you can set your children up for financial success with the right investment, savings, and spending accounts, so their money can grow as quickly as possible. To find out how your kids...

Most people believe NFL players are set for life once they make it to the league, but that might not necessarily be the case. On this week's Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac speaks with Justin Herron, former NFL player for the Patriots and Raiders. Herron breaks down the 36-week pay period and how players maintain their finances during their unpaid offseason. He also discusses the importance of...

We are living in a content creator’s world. On this week's Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac speaks with Johnathan Kolozsvary, Global Head of Small and Medium Business at Visa. Kolozsvary shares the results of Visa’s 2025 creator report and how Visa is stepping in to support content creators as they turn their passion into profit through entrepreneurship. To learn how you can profit from the crea...

On this week's Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac speaks with Aaron Levant, CEO of Complex. Levant shares his game plan to make Complex one of the most influential forces in pop culture and commerce. He also shares his thoughts on the future of media and how AI will allow audiences to play a big role in the content they consume. To learn about the major changes that are coming to the media industr...

Your bank account could look much better by the end of 2026. On this week's Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac speaks with Lisa Frison, Head of Financial Inclusion at Citi. Frison lays out the tools and services that Citi is providing customers in 2026 to help save and invest in a future that is free of financial stress. To learn how you can grow your money with better banking, check out this epis...

New year, richer you. Host Ross Mac speaks with Chris Sain, entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist, about the money moves you should be making to be profitable in 2026. If you want to start the new year with a guide to build your personal wealth this year, check out this episode of Financial Freestyle. Listen and subscribe to Financial Freestyle on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find...

How can you make money from the gold mine of the music, sports, and gaming industry? On this week's Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac speaks with Detavio Samuels, CEO of Revolt and Offscript Worldwide. Samuels breaks down the playbook on how to successfully market yourself as a brand, so you can make long-term money as a creator and entrepreneur. To learn how you can start your creator journey to...

Picking the right start-up company to partner with can be a challenge, even for seasoned investors with years of experience. On this episode of Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac speaks with Atlas Berry, the founder and general partner of Mission One Capital, about what it takes to spot a company with potential before it grows into a behemoth. Atlas discusses the latest trends in business, what ma...

With many Americans feeling economically anxious about the holiday season, consumers are increasingly turning to credit cards and "buy now, pay later" financing arrangements. On this week's episode of Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac speaks with Tanuj Parikh, the head of commercial at Cash App, about the rise of digital payment apps and how they are transforming the financial lives of younger sh...

How can you tap into the billion-dollar industry that’s helping content creators make money? Host Ross Mac speaks with Regi Cash, CEO of 3BLACKDOT. Cash discusses how content creators are building wealth by creating gaming content and launching an IP. If you want to learn how to leverage the gaming industry to generate revenue through content creation, check out this episode of Financial Freestyle...

How can you set yourself up for financial success in 2026? Host Ross Mac speaks with Eric Dunn, CEO of Quicken. Dunn discusses how Quicken’s new tools can help you get organized and pay down your debt in the new year. If you want to take control of your finances and start 2026 with the tools you need to grow your wealth, check out this episode of Financial Freestyle. Listen and subscribe to Financ...

Is a new real estate-bitcoin hybrid the key to building real wealth? Host Ross Mac speaks with Grant Cardone, CEO of Cardone Capital. Cardone breaks down his new company, which is combining real estate with bitcoin to create an entirely new industry. If you want to learn how to become an early adopter and multiply your money, check out this episode of Financial Freestyle. Listen and subscribe to F...

What is the secret to changing your mindset and making more money as a business owner? Host Ross Mac speaks with Grant Cardone, CEO of Cardone Capital. Cardone offers his insights into scaling your business through audience exposure, tips on how to avoid procrastination, and advice on setting up your children for financial success with proper financial literacy. If you want to learn how to reach y...

What is the secret to growing $10 into $1B? Host Ross Mac speaks with Grant Cardone, CEO of Cardone Capital. Cardone offers his guide to growing your wealth exponentially and scaling a business with the right mindset. If you want to hear the keys to building capital while starting at zero, check out this episode of Financial Freestyle. Listen and subscribe to Financial Freestyle on Apple Podcasts,...

Across America, people are budgeting, saving, and doing everything right — yet financial freedom still feels out of reach. Why does progress seem harder than ever? Host Ross Mac speaks with Scott Ford, President of Wealth Management at US Bank. Ford offers his insights and tips on how you can achieve financial success, even when hope in the economy is lost. If you want to find out how we can rebui...

What if one piece of paperwork is standing between you and a better job, a business loan, or even a fresh start? Host Ross Mac speaks with Roger Roman, Co-founder of LegalEase. Roman breaks down his AI-powered platform that’s helping thousands clear their records and unlock real financial opportunity. If you or someone you love has a past that’s holding them back, check out this episode of Financi...

Imagine an AI that can buy, sell, and invest for you. This isn’t sci-fi, it’s already here. On this week's Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac speaks with Louis Amira, Co-founder and CEO of Circuit & Chisel. Amira dives into the future of money with a platform that’s letting AI agents act like negotiating pros. If you’ve ever wondered how to put AI to work for your wallet, check out this episode of...

How can you make money from the gold mine of the music, sports, and gaming industry? On this week's Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac speaks with Detavio Samuels, CEO of Revolt and Offscript Worldwide. Samuels breaks down the playbook on how to successfully market yourself as a brand, so you can make long-term money as a creator and entrepreneur. To learn how you can start your creator journey to...

What if you could pay off your debt or purchase a home today with the money you’ll make postmortem? On this week's Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac speaks with Craig Du Bruyn, Co-founder and CEO of Kaleido Life Insurance. Du Bruyn breaks down Kaleido's revolutionary service that allows users to borrow money from a point in the future when they’re at their wealthiest. To learn how you can benefit...

What is the biggest influence that drives every decision your favorite brand makes? On this week's Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac speaks with Marcus Collins, Best-Selling Author and professor at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Collins discusses the role that culture plays in brand identity, and his experience working for major influencers like Beyoncé. To learn what you can...

Is there a way to avoid paying taxes legally? On this week's Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac speaks with Karla Dennis, Tax Planning CEO of KDA. Dennis breaks down the key ways you can lower your tax bill as a business owner and put more money back in your pocket. For tips on how to pay the least amount in taxes possible, check out this week's episode of Financial Freestyle. Listen and subscribe...