The Solvable Problem: How Entrepreneurs Can Engineer Wealth on Their Terms With Dan Nicholson

Dan Nicholson is the CEO of Nth Degree CPAs, a financial consulting firm that helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs achieve financial certainty. A summa cum laude graduate in accounting and e-commerce information systems, Dan honed his expertise through roles at Deloitte, Fortune 500 companies, and a fellowship at the Governmental Accounting Standards Board. He has been recognized four times in CPA Practice Advisor’s 40 Under 40 list of global accountants. Dan is The Wall Street Journal and USA Today‘s best-selling author of Rigging the Game and The Solvable Problem, where he introduces groundbreaking frameworks like the Certainty Operating System and Solvable Problem to help leaders maximize cash flow, minimize taxes, and align their decisions with their goals.

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Building wealth as an entrepreneur often feels like chasing a moving target, especially when the rules of the game keep changing. With so much advice centered around working harder, risking more, or mimicking others' paths, how do you design a strategy aligned with your unique goals?

According to Dan Nicholson, a best-selling author and renowned financial strategist, the key is solving for what you want using a personal equation he calls "The Solvable Problem." He highlights how entrepreneurs can systematically reverse-engineer their desired outcomes by focusing on clarity, behavior change, and strategic tax planning rather than defaulting to overcomplicated tactics. The impact? More financial certainty, less risk, and better use of your time and energy. Dan explains how applying investor-style thinking to business decisions can unlock massive returns and why protecting intellectual property is essential in the age of AI.

In this episode of The Same Day Podcast, Mat Zalk sits down with Dan Nicholson, CEO of Nth Degree CPAs, to talk about defining financial certainty, minimizing taxes with strategic planning, and funding goals with less effort and risk. Dan outlines his “rigging the game” philosophy, explains the importance of clarity in financial decision-making, and explores tax-saving tactics for real estate investors. He also shares how entrepreneurs can reframe business spending as bets to optimize for long-term wealth.