(UN)Conventional Wealth Dan Nicholson

Dr. Heather Stone is one of the top functional medicine practitioners in the world. She has over 20 years of clinical experience in private practice. During that time, she has successfully helped thousands of women overcome the symptoms of hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Her thyroid transformation blueprint has been used by hundreds of doctors, and thus has helped countless women return to happy, healthy, & lean. Her mission is to change the face of healthcare through her private practice, books, masterclasses, webinars, education programs, and retreats on her ranch in Texas.
Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
-The Interconnectedness of Health and Business Success
-Balancing Self-Care in Healthcare Practice
-Unconventional approach in business & health, going against the norm to achieve results
-The importance of Like-Minded Community
-Following intuition and seeking solutions outside the traditional path

Mark B. Murphy, CEO of Northeast Private Client Group, is an accomplished author, speaker, and motivator who’s revolutionizing the financial planning and wealth management industry. He helps entrepreneurs achieve multigenerational wealth through personalized strategies, leveraging his strategic planning and financial engineering expertise. Forbes has ranked him as the #1 financial security professional in NJ and #15 nationwide. Additionally, his book, The Ultimate Investment, is a #1 bestseller and new release on Amazon
Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
- Create diverse income streams for financial freedom 
- Focus on differentiation and innovation in business to stand out 
- Evaluate opportunities using the 'igakai' framework 
- Prioritize personal growth and self-awareness for attracting positive opportunities 
- Address limiting factors to pave the way for personal and professional growth

Jeremy Ryan Slate is the host of the Create Your Own Life Podcast, which studies the highest performers in the world. He studied literature at Oxford University, as well as holding a master’s in early Roman Empire Propaganda from Seton Hall University. His podcast was named the #1 Podcast to Listen to by INC Magazine in 2019, as well as Top 40 Under 40 by Podcast Magazine in 2022.
Jeremy and his wife, Brielle, co-founded Command Your Brand—a new media public relations agency designed to help entrepreneurs share their message by appearing as guests on podcasts.
 
Listen to this informative Unconventional Wealth Podcast episode with Jeremy Slate about commanding your brand and leveraging media for impact.
Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

- Recognizing the value of time and money in decision-making
- Significance of perseverance and resilience in achieving success
- Drawbacks of consumer debt and importance of tax strategies for financial stability
- Leveraging small pond strategies for media coverage and credibility
- Highlighting the significance of taking risks and following happiness
 
Links Mentioned: commandyourbrand.com
 
Guest Contact Info:
X: https://twitter.com/JeremyRyanSlate  
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyryanslate/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jeremyryanslate/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-ryan-slate-bb7b284a/ 

When was the last time you approached a big life or business shift with rose-colored glasses? And which drawbacks did you discover afterward? No one likes being blindsided by the downside after making an exciting new change. There is a way to make sure you’ve considered all angles before making a move.
Jay Bhakta is a tax professional, business owner, and family man who is dedicated to helping young people learn strong lifelong practices around their finances, decisions, and overall confidence.
On this episode of the Rigging the Game podcast, Dan and Jay go over the rhythms the tax industry goes through and how they have impacted Jay, viewing big decisions with a bias towards asymmetry to the upside, the barbell model of weighing choices, and how that model has helped Jay operate with more confidence without depending on just one business. Listen in to add another invaluable decision-making tool to your toolbox.
Key TakeawaysHow Jay began reevaluating his businesses in the context of his life as a husband and father.What Jay learned after making a big investment in a fitness center without stepping back to view the downsides.How Jay is turning his insight from CCA and the barbell method into a way to give young people the frameworks they’ll need to make better decisions throughout their lives.
Favorite Quote“I feel very confident that I'm going to make sure that I compile and analyze, I do all the things I haven't done in the past, and all bets will be to the upside, and I will consider downsides from now on.”
Jay Bhakta
ResourcesLearn more about Jay Bhakta's Base Case n' Build program on The Success Finder.
Visit Dan Nicholson’s websites - Nth Degree CPAs to learn how he helps small business owners cultivate good accounting and tax practices to achieve their financial goals. 
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Don’t forget to check out Dan’s book Rigging the Game on Amazon. Interested in the Certainty Certified Advisor Program? Get the information you need at CertaintyU.com.
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When was the last time you made a big decision with blinders on? You know — you were so busy looking at all the potential benefits that you missed the downsides. We all do it occasionally, but fortunately, there’s a way to not only recognize the downsides, but minimize or eliminate them.
 
On this episode of the Rigging the Game podcast, Dan lays out the fourth commandment — biasing asymmetry to the upside — including what placing your bias to the upside actually means, the backstory behind the phrase “burn the boats,” and why it doesn’t mean what you think it means, and the practice of considering the downsides of a decision up front in order to choose the best possible step forward. Listen in to break out of the work cycles that aren’t serving you. 
Key Takeaways 
Why the common advice of burning the boats doesn’t always work  What we miss when we constantly look for the upside and narrow our perspectiveHow the middle-of-the-barbell system we embrace guarantees us a lifetime of unnecessary work
 
Favorite Quote 
“At the end of the day, we're looking towards an orientation with the least amount of effort, least amount of risk, and most amount of options…When we're talking about asymmetry to the upside, when you violate this commandment, you're almost guaranteeing that you're going to take on the most amount effort, the most amount of risk.”
Dan Nicholson
 
Resources 
Visit Dan Nicholson’s website - Nth Degree CPAs and the Rigging The Game to learn how he helps small business owners cultivate good accounting and tax practices to achieve their financial goals. 
 
Don’t forget to check out Dan’s book Rigging the Game on Amazon. Interested in the Certainty Certified Advisor Program? Get the information you need at CertaintyU.com.
 Get the news that gets you closer to what you want with Certainty News.
Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe on iTunes and leave a review. We love to hear your feedback and we’d love for you to help us spread the word!

Entrepreneurs talk all the time about doing their own thing and breaking the mold in their careers, but not everyone can manage both their resources and the trade-offs in front of them effectively. Let’s take a look at someone who’s learned to do both with incredible success.
 
Paul Sparks is a lifelong innovator with a background that ranges from engineering to real estate to the blockchain. Now, Paul is focused on bridging the real estate and blockchain worlds through The Whale Club.
 
On this episode of the Rigging the Game podcast, Dan and Paul break down how Paul came into entrepreneurship and why, the process of navigating trade-offs in your first couple of years in a new business and dealing with the urge to go fast and test out options, and how Paul used the barbell method to maximize the upside and minimize the risk involved in his projects. Join the conversation for an inside look at an entrepreneur who’s using the commandments we’ve covered to gain a massive advantage.
Key Takeaways 
How the pandemic made Paul take a step back and reevaluate what he really wanted to be doing with his life.How Paul’s family and social circle reacted to the biggest changes in his career (and how to manage the scrutiny and expectations you face when you buck convention).What Paul’s natural curiosity and his time in CCA and around other thinkers and innovators has given him in terms of perspective and the ability to identify and eliminate his blind spots.
Favorite Quote 
“There's a trade-off to growing your business, to doing all these types of projects that suck your time and your energy out. Because resources are scarce. And we can't now allocate those to the things that really get me excited, which is innovation, which is doing something that's going to impact the world in a massive way.”
-Paul Sparks
 
Resources Connect with Paul Sparks
The Whale ClubBunny Hill Properties
Visit Dan Nicholson’s website - Nth Degree CPAs and the Rigging The Game to learn how he helps small business owners cultivate good accounting and tax practices to achieve their financial goals. 
 
Don’t forget to check out Dan’s book Rigging the Game on Amazon. Interested in the Certainty Certified Advisor Program? Get the information you need at CertaintyU.com.
 Get the news that gets you closer to what you want with Certainty News.
Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe on iTunes and leave a review. We love to hear your feedback and we’d love for you to help us spread the word!