The Compound Commitment

Episode 042 : Estate planning is one of those topics that many people know they should address, yet far too many families put it off until it's too late. In Part One of my three-part conversation with estate attorney Iran Harvell, we focus on the foundational estate planning documents that every adult should understand and have in place. Iran serves as the Executive Director of Estate & F...

Episode 041 : Many investors ask the same question: Is there a way to participate in the stock market's growth without taking on all of the downside risk? In this episode, I sit down with Matt Kaufman, Senior Vice President and Head of ETFs at Calamos Investments, to explore one of the fastest-growing areas of investing: buffered ETFs. Matt has spent more than two decades in the financial ind...

Episode 040 : Success isn't always measured by points scored, shots made, or individual accolades. Some of the most valuable players are the ones who do the little things that help teams win. In this episode, I sit down with Gonzaga guard Jalen Warley to discuss the mindset, habits, and work ethic that have helped him become one of the most versatile players in college basketball. What I&apos...

Episode 039:   In Part 3 of The Athlete’s Guide to Investing, I shift the conversation from building wealth to protecting it. Because making money is only part of the equation.  Learning how to keep it, manage risk, and build resilient systems matters just as much. In this episode, I break down some of the biggest lessons I’ve learned studying Ray Dalio and diversification, including:  • The impor...

Episode 038 : In Episode 2 of The Athlete’s Guide to Investing, I talk about one of the biggest mindset shifts that changed the way I think about investing: Stop thinking like a gambler.  Start thinking like an owner. After studying Warren Buffett for years, I realized that investing is not about chasing stock tips or trying to predict the next hot company. It’s about understanding businesses, own...

Episode 037 : In Episode 1 of The Athlete’s Guide to Investing, I introduce a simple idea that changed the way I think about money: Many of the same habits that help athletes succeed in sports — discipline, consistency, patience, and repetition — can also apply to building long-term wealth. In this episode, I break down:  • The power of compounding  • Why starting early matters  • The importance o...

Episode 036: In this episode, I sit down with Ben Klundt, a Certified Financial Planner and certified exit planning advisor at TEN Capital, to talk about something that doesn’t get enough attention until it’s too late—liquidity events. Whether it’s selling a business, offloading real estate, or stepping into retirement, Ben walks through what a liquidity event really is and why planning ahead can...

Episode 035 : In this episode, I sit down with Spencer Ansett, Executive Search Consultant at the Mullings Group, a nationwide MedTech search firm. Spencer has placed over 450 professionals across sales, marketing, finance, market access, and regulatory affairs—and has a front-row seat to what it really takes to make a successful career move. If you’ve ever felt stuck, unfulfilled, or simply curio...

Episode 34 : What if your portfolio could generate income in any market? In this episode, I sit down with Matt Mierzejewski of Goldman Sachs to break down one of the most talked‑about options strategies: covered calls. We start by talking about Matt path from being a college golfer to working in finance, and how that competitive mindset helped shape his approach to the markets. We then get into th...

Episode 033 : In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Sawyer, a mental strength coach who shares his powerful journey from battling depression to helping others build resilience, clarity, and confidence under pressure. Ryan opens up about how his own struggles shaped his identity—and how that same work can help athletes, families, and organizations grow with intention. Ryan is a former national cham...

Episode 032 : In this episode, I sit down with behavioral finance author Brian Portnoy to explore what wealth really means beyond numbers on a balance sheet. We talk about the idea of funded contentment and how aligning your money with purpose, priorities, and decisions can lead to a more meaningful life. Brian also breaks down his “geometry of wealth” framework and the four C’s of contentment—con...

Episode 031 : In this episode, I sit down with dietitian Julia Chase to unpack what nutrition really looks like for kids—and why it’s so different from the way adults eat. We talk about her path from competitive dancer to sport nutrition, and how that journey shaped the way she thinks about healthy eating, weight management, and the messy, emotional side of food.   Julia and I explore how children...

Episode 030 : In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Issakainen from First Trust to break down how investment vehicles have evolved—and what that means for all of us trying to build smarter portfolios. Ryan and I talk through mutual funds, index funds, and ETFs, why they were created, and the unique advantages and challenges of each one. We get into the ongoing debate of active versus passive manag...

Episode 029 : Athletes today have opportunities to earn money that didn’t exist just a few years ago. From revenue sharing… to collectives… to individual brand deals—NIL (Name, Image & Likeness) has completely changed the game. But with new opportunity comes new complexity. In this episode, I sit down with Theresa Gralinski to break down how NIL actually works, where the money is coming from,...

Episode 028 : In this special episode, I get the honor of interviewing my favorite person in the world—my wife, Rhiannon. If you know Rhiannon, you already know this conversation is going to be fun, real, and full of great stories. We talk about our journey as a family and how we began thinking more intentionally about what we want our wealth to support. Together, we share the three core values we...

Episode 027: In part 2 of the trilogy, I share how to intentionally build a Family Legacy System that helps your wealth strengthen your family instead of slowing dividing it.  Drawing from my own family experiences, I walk you through the simple frameworks that can help families align their money with what matters most: Meaningful relationships, meaningful work, and meaningful giving.   You’ll lea...

Episode 026: This solo episode digs into the foundational question most people skip past: the true purpose of money. Reflecting on my own journey— I learned to earn, save, invest, and protect money, yet spent years without clarity on its actual role in my life. That missing piece created a gap: without knowing what money is for , it’s impossible to know how much is enough . My hope is that you’ll...

Episode 025 : In this week’s conversation, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Tommy Flick and I dive into the connection between the body and mind and why understanding both is so important for personal growth. We get into how the subconscious shapes what we believe, how we act, and even how we see ourselves—most of the time without realizing it. Tommy breaks down how tools like hypnotherapy...

Episode 024: In this episode, I interview Jeff Walters from Hines Private Wealth Solutions on 1031 and 721 exchanges. If you’ve ever wondered how to keep more of what you’ve earned while leveling up your real estate strategy, this conversation breaks it all down in a simple, practical way. We talk through how 1031 exchanges can help you defer taxes when moving from one property to another, and why...

Episode 023: In this episode, I sit down with Alan Stein Jr. to dig into the heart of his Next Play philosophy—a mindset built around resilience, presence, and the ability to move forward with purpose after any setback. Alan and I talk about how this idea was born on the basketball court, where he spent years as a high‑performance coach working with elite athletes, and how he’s since carried those...

Episode 022 : Dave Sonntag is the Chief Philanthropy Officer for the Innovia Foundation. In this role, Dave develops charitable solutions for people, families, and organizations that align their values with making an impact in their community.  In this episode, I sit down with Dave to talk about the true power of generosity—and why it’s about far more than money. Dave shares how generosity can be...

Episode 021 : In this episode, I sit down with Gary Gray for a wide‑ranging conversation on movement, mindset, and what it really means to live well in three dimensions. Gary has spent decades teaching that movement isn’t just something we do —it’s how we learn, grow, and navigate life. And if we don’t understand movement in all three planes, we’re missing the full picture. We talk about the PST p...

Episode 020 : Phil Town is an investor, teacher, and bestselling author of Rule #1 , known for making long‑term investing more understandable and more approachable. Before becoming a professional investor, Phil lived an unconventional life that included river guiding in the Grand Canyon—an experience that shaped his perspective on risk, decision‑making, and patience. Over the years, he’s helped mi...

Episode 019: Jen and Lee Wirth are identical twins, former Division I basketball players at Gonzaga, and now powerhouse entrepreneurs. We dive into the lessons sports taught them, the confidence that comes from embracing who you are, and why small, consistent habits are the foundation for long-term wealth, health and happiness.  Jen and Lee share their journey from athletes to business owners, the...

Episode 018 : Jay Crowell has spent more than 22 years in the mortgage world—most of them at Cornerstone—driven by a genuine heart for service and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Today, he leads Cornerstone’s National Retail Division, but he’s also been recognized among the top 1% of loan originators nationwide for over two decades.  We dig into the real questions people face when deciding whe...