(UN)Conventional Wealth

After a long delay, Dan Nicholson is back and better than ever. This episode is a short one intended to catch you up on what to expect in Season 2 of the Rigging The Game Podcast (hint: more unconventional advice that will show you how to Play Your Game and fund your Solvable Problem TM).  Key Takeaways Interviews with Graduates from CCA discussing how they've applied core principles to their...

Although companies now have a dizzying array of tools and systems on hand to make day-to-day operations run smoothly, no amount of cutting-edge software can take the place of strong leadership and a desire to serve clients at the highest level.  Tony Banta is the co-founder of the Client Success System, along with his wife Suzanne, and the host of The Client Whisperer™ Show. The entire proces...

There are plenty of ways to approach serving your clients. For instance, lots of service providers out there will simply ask what it is that the person wants, take them at their word, and simply accomplish the task at hand. But the ones who stand out above the rest know that there are so many levels beneath that conversation to explore.  Mark Fujiwara was raised to run a business. From early...

Sometimes, small actions lead to huge outcomes. Daily blog posts turn from a simple exercise in journaling to new parts of your business (or even a new business) you never planned on. In any case, finding what fulfills you is an excellent first step.  It goes without saying that most of the unconventional people in the world don't fit into any one mold, and Chris Small is no exception. Origin...

Have you ever taken time out to examine the factors that make up your idea of success? For many of us, those factors come from our upbringing, our peers, or others in our industry. So, in your case, who’s at the wheel?  Justin and Michelle DeMers met in college as fellow art students, and as they built their first photography business together, they came to realize that simple beauty isn’t en...

Have you ever sought advice from someone you trust, only to walk away feeling like that advice just didn't fit? The secret to action steps that actually work for you is in knowing the difference between the factors in your life that you can change and which ones you simply have to withstand. On this episode of the Rigging the Game podcast, Dan talks through the nuances that make up financial readi...

Many of us dread tax season. But have you ever thought about ways you might shift to make the tax code work in your favor? Tax time gets a lot less frightening when you've got a plan to drive down your taxes and save for the future.  On this episode of the Rigging the Game podcast, Dan digs into Wealth Acceleration and lays out the exercise that will help you align your behavior with the tax...

Remember the last time you let an exciting idea fall by the wayside? Maybe it was too risky, too time-consuming, or you got discouraged at the thought of someone else having done it first. How do you tackle the mental blocks and execute your ideas effectively? Andrew S. Kaplan began his Shatter the Mold podcast with the idea of helping others transition out of group-think and towards expanded pers...

Most of us have lived with a roommate or significant other with their own solidly-held ideas on how the dishwasher should be loaded, and we therefore know what it’s like to butt heads on the issue. How does the issue get resolved if both sides aren’t even using the same language? This episode of the Rigging the Game podcast breaks down the difference between agreeing and aligning, tips for reachin...

Autopilot is a big pitfall for business owners and anyone responsible for making decisions that affect themselves or others - which is most of us. We often don't take the time to figure out our own values, goals, desires and ways that we might reach them. That said, when we do shift into alignment with these parts of ourselves and move forward in our unique value, we win as only we can.  Alan...

What do high school sports have to do with succeeding in business? Answer: more than you think. You can only play the game your way once you know what “your way” is, so how do you go about finding that out?  On this episode of the Rigging the Game podcast, Dan dives deeper into the concept of “playing your game”, explains how to discern your unique style of business using your favorite sport,...

No one’s story reads like yours. But business ownership and the world of entrepreneurs can make it feel necessary to tell a story that isn’t yours, or to make yourself into someone you aren’t. Suddenly, you’re not making decisions that fit with you anymore. How do you get back on track and continue to succeed?  Zachary Babcock lasted exactly half a shift at his first job. Equipped with a natu...

Have you ever looked back at your bank statement and realized that you’re still paying for the $20/month software subscription you don’t use anymore and forgot about completely? Unfortunately, seemingly small amounts of waste like this can compound over time to make a larger impact – much like a couple of Oreos a day.  On this episode of the Rigging the Game podcast, Dan dives deeper into the...

What do a professional football player and a financial planner have in common? As it turns out, the answer is a strong sense of goal orientation, exceptional perseverance, and the ability to reverse-engineer the process of reaching the finish line.  Jedidiah Collins’ eclectic story began with a record-breaking stint in college football at Washington State, followed by 8 years in the NFL, much...

How do you tackle a tough choice? Maybe you flip a coin or consult an expert - but if you’re looking to make better choices that serve you down the road, it helps to have a solid framework in place.  On this episode of the Rigging the Game podcast, Dan discusses exactly what constitutes a preference-based decision and introduces the principles that help him make important choices - beginning...

Where do we get our definition of success from, and how often do we challenge it? Growing and achieving within the walls you’ve been taught to surround yourself with is tempting – but what you find when you break through and begin to create as only you can will take you further than you ever imagined.  Randy Massengale is an educator and coach who devotes his days to helping entrepreneurs and...

What labels did you grow up with? Were you the nerd, the artist, or the future Rhodes scholar – and when did you come to realize that you are much more?  Dan Nicholson had a stellar track record in finance. After hitting all the milestones in education and his career, and achieving at ever-higher levels, he began to see that the term “accountant” didn’t begin to cover who he is. As a result,...