SMART MONEY. SIMPLIFIED.

The approach you take when raising your children may vary based on their unique personalities and traits, but how can you be sure you’re raising them according to their needs? Let’s discover how Tyler Graham’s Burn Untamed framework is helping fathers find the answer. In this episode, Tyler joins Brent Mekosh to explore the challenges and rewards of fatherhood. They emphasize the importance of hav...

What are the financial implications of cognitive decline, such as Alzheimer’s and dementia?  What proactive steps can you take to safeguard your longevity and cognitive well-being? Join Brent Mekosh and guest Bill McManus from Hartford Funds as they discuss the importance of maintaining good health and a positive outlook on aging.   Brent and Bill emphasize the importance of brain health and...

How do developments between Africa and Russia influence global politics?  What unseen forces drive these geopolitical tensions?  How can cautious realism guide us through these intricate global politics and uncertainties? Find out in this week’s episode of SMART MONEY. SIMPLIFIED as Brent Mekosh interviews geopolitical risk practitioner, podcast host, and published author Semaj McDowell.  Semaj ex...

Ever wondered how shale technology is reshaping oil production? Are you intrigued about the economic impact on oil companies? Get ready to explore this and more in this week’s episode of SMART MONEY. SIMPLIFIED with David Messler, an oil industry veteran with a 38-year career. This week, David covers the current state of the oil industry, focusing on the Permian Basin and the impact of shale techn...

Even with all the advancements in technology and the knowledge we have gained, we still know little about near-death experiences and the afterlife. In this episode, Brent Mekosh is joined by Paul Perry, best-selling author and founder of Sakkara Productions, and Dr. Raymond Moody, renowned author, professor, public speaker, and creator of the term ‘near-death experience.’ Together, they explore wh...

No matter how clean or nice a company or group looks from the outside, there could be something not-so-good happening on the inside.  Whistleblowers looking to do what they think is right can face immense backlash, especially when it comes from someone with a higher authority. In this episode, Brent Mekosh is joined by Peter Forcelli, retired Deputy Director of the U.S. Department of Justice with...

With trust declining in existing institutions, what can corporations do better?  At the end of the day, it’s all about slowing down to speed up. Would you agree? In this episode, Brent Mekosh is joined by Geoff Hudson-Searle, Douglas Lines, and Karen Jones to talk about the lack of trust in institutions. Join in as they cover the role of politics and the media and ways we can work together as a so...

With an unprecedented rise in cardiovascular diseases, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes, health and wellness are on everyone’s minds.  What has led to the increase of these chronic diseases? How to change our lifestyle to improve our health?  In this episode, Brent Mekosh is joined by Dr. Robert Lufkin, a physician and medical professor at UCLA and USC, in discussing the role of our metabolism and...

After 20 months of working with Brent Mekosh as his podcast host, Aric Johnson is passing the torch as he starts the next phase of his life with a not-so-new career path. In this episode, Brent speaks with Aric as he prepares to embark on the next phase of life. Brent and Aric reflect on the joy and sadness of Aric’s departure while navigating the journey that led him to podcasting, including his...

While many people are focused on the cost of homes and residential real estate, many others are focused on commercial properties and office spaces.  In this episode, Brent Mekosh is joined by Andrew Cheney from The Coppola Cheney Group at Lee & Associates to explore the ins and outs of commercial properties and how they are driving the market in cities such as Phoenix, Arizona. Listen in and f...

What do ancient Rome, the 2008 financial crisis, and geopolitics all have in common? Want to know? In this episode, Brent Mekosh sits down with Daniel Hood, a multifaceted thought leader on civilizational cycles and geopolitics, to explore the cyclic nature of societies and their implications on today’s global landscape.  This riveting interview brings together elements of history, psycholog...

With immigration constantly being a major topic and new strategies being rolled out, it can be confusing to try and understand everything that is happening.  What are the regulations surrounding immigration, and how are the new strategies impacting potential immigrants?  In this episode, Brent Mekosh speaks with Todd Bensman, renowned author, investigative journalist, and Texas-based Senior Nation...

Transitioning from the Navy SEALs to a civilian can be physically and emotionally hard.  For some, finding a passion can help bring them a sense of peace and create a path toward their next phase in life. In this episode, Brent Mekosh is joined by Mack Alexander, the founder and CEO of Macks Belts and a retired Navy SEAL. Mack reveals his journey from a Navy SEAL to a business owner while diving i...

Organizing large events is already a task, but what about outdoor events? Have you thought about what it looks like to plan them out? From public versus private properties as well as uncontrollable factors such as the weather. These are some of the items outdoor event planners need to be aware of when planning marathons. In this episode, Brent Mekosh is joined by Jamil Coury, the CEO and founder o...

Estate planning has changed over the years, from writing client information on paper and filing it to sending emails and having meetings online.  Artificial intelligence (AI) is looking to take the next step in estate planning and change how the next generation will interact with their estate planners. In this episode, Brent Mekosh speaks with Rilus Dana, an estate planning attorney at Rilus Law,...

A few years ago, investors wanted to make sure their investments were in companies focused on positive environmental, social, and governmental (ESG) efforts. Today, that term has become politically charged, causing investors to shift their views. In this episode, Brent Mekosh speaks with Matt Cole, the CEO and CIO of Strive, about ESG investing and how it shifted from one of the most important fac...

Everyone has similar questions when it comes to the real estate market: “Should I buy?”  “Should I sell?”  In this episode, Brent Mekosh is joined by Andrew Beardsley from Silverleaf Realty. Andrew reveals how the real estate market has shifted over the past five years due to a change in homeowner needs. Andrew discusses: How environmental and political factors impact homeowner needs when looking...

With tax season being over, you know how much your investments cost in terms of tax losses. Thankfully, there are ways to mitigate those losses next year. In this episode, Brent Mekosh speaks with Sirion Skulpone, the managing director at Goldman Sachs Asset Management. Sirion explains everything you need to know about direct indexing, tax management, investment planning, and capital gains. Listen...

Changing careers after years of hard work can feel like walking away from what you have built.  But those experiences can help build a foundation for the next phase of your career. In this episode, Brent Mekosh speaks with Ron Higgs, the founder and owner of Wolf Management Solutions, about his journey from being in the US Navy ( as a naval flight officer, aerospace engineer, and technical program...

You are only one part of your business and its growth. Growth starts from the talent you acquire and your employee’s contributions to building and moving your business forward. How to encourage growth within the workplace while balancing professional and personal lives inside and outside the office? Do you know? In this episode, Mark Herbert from New Paradigms, LLC joins Brent Mekosh to talk...

Business owners, it’s no secret that you will exit your business eventually, whether you sell or pass it on. So, how to ensure your company is at peak performance when you plan your exit? In this episode, Brent Mekosh speaks with Jeffrey Feldberg, the co-founder of Deep Wealth. Jeffrey talks about optimizing your business value when building your exit plan and selling your business. Listen in as J...

Most electroencephalogram (EEG) machines require trained technicians and electrodes placed directly on the patients, usually with their heads shaved. The time it takes to prepare, do the test, and understand the results takes time away from the patient’s treatment. But it doesn’t have to be like that anymore. In this episode, Brent Mekosh speaks with Nate Hill, the territory manager at Ceribell, a...

How much do you know about the cardiology industry? Have you thought about how many opportunities you need to transition away from your current position and grow within this or any other field? In this episode, Jay Shah, the Chief Medical Officer at Aktiia, joins Brent Mekosh to unveil the medical aspects behind cardiology and the heart. Jay details the utilization of technology within the medical...

Whether it’s achieving new goals or pushing ourselves to the next level, John Burton believes that nothing comes easy and that it’s all about putting in the work and making a conscious effort every. single. day. In this episode, Brent Mekosh talks to John Burton, a software project manager by day and an avid ultra runner by mid-afternoon whom he met during a 50-mile race in the Black Hills of Sout...

After two years of lockdowns and an even longer period of uncertainty, 2023 is a time to build up the right mindset for your health.  In this episode, Brent Mekosh is joined by Amen Iseghohi, entrepreneur, public speaker, life coach, and published author. Together, they dive into the impact of the pandemic on children’s mental and physical well-being. Amen unpacks the techniques youth and adults n...