The Compound Commitment

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 curious about what’s next, this conversati...

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 the basics of how options actually work,...

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 champion college football coach who went ...

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—connection, control, competence, and co...

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 build their relationship with food f...

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 management, the importance of true diversi...

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, and what athletes and families need to ...

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 want our money to serve and the early...

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 learn why money without struc...

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 work towards building your o...

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 can help us rewrite old patterns and...

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 some investors choose to “retire fr...

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 same principles into the business ...

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 life‑changing not just for the people...

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 process (Principle–Strategy–Technique) ...

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 millions of everyday investors think di...

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 importance of sustainability in fit...