Follow The Money: Conversations about money, finance, and the future of wealth.

Baroness

Money influences every part of our lives, yet very few people truly understand how it works. Follow The Money is a podcast exploring the systems behind money, finance, and wealth. Through conversations with investors, economists, founders, and builders in both traditional and decentralized finance, we break down how money moves, how financial systems operate, and what the future of wealth looks like. If you want to understand money beyond the surface, this podcast is for you.

  1. 4d ago

    Reconstructing Wealth: Changing Your Relationship With Money — W/ Matt Morizio

    What if the biggest obstacle to building wealth isn't your income... but your relationship with money? In this episode of Follow The Money, I sit down with Matt Morizio, entrepreneur, financial advisor, husband of several years, and father of eight, to explore how our beliefs about money shape nearly every area of our lives. Matt shares his journey from chasing a professional baseball career in the Kansas City Royals organization to becoming a homeless newlywed after being released from the game he had dedicated over 20 years to pursuing. That difficult season forced him to rethink success, identity, faith, and what it truly means to live a wealthy life. We discuss: 💰 Why more money doesn't always create more peace ⚾ The lessons Matt learned when his baseball dream came to an end 🧠 How fear and scarcity influence financial decisions 🙏 The role faith plays in wealth building and stewardship 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Raising a family of seven while pursuing big dreams 📈 Why changing your relationship with money can transform your entire life 🌱 How to build a life you don't feel the need to escape from This conversation goes far beyond investing and financial planning. It's about redefining wealth, finding purpose, and creating a life that feels rich in every sense of the word. Connect with Matt Morizio🌐 Reconstructing Wealth: www.reconstructingwealth.com📱 Social Media: @Matt Morizio on IG

    20 min

  2. May 30

    The Difference Between Owning a Business and Building One — W/ Chris Papin

    Welcome to Follow The Money—where we explore how money moves, how businesses grow, and the mindset shifts that separate survival from real wealth building. I’m your host, Baroness. Now, a lot of people say they want freedom through business ownership. But the reality is… many business owners end up building jobs for themselves instead of building actual businesses. They work nonstop. They’re exhausted. They know what they should be doing… but somehow, they stay stuck in the same cycle. Today’s guest is Chris Papin—a CPA, attorney, entrepreneur, and author of 168 Hours: A Startup Business Guide That Respects Your Time. Chris is also the host of the BLABO Podcast, which stands for Behave Like a Business Owner. And that idea is at the center of today’s conversation: the difference between simply working hard… and actually building something that creates freedom, growth, and long-term wealth. We’ll be talking about time, accountability, implementation, business ownership, and why so many entrepreneurs struggle to move from operator to owner.

    37 min

  3. May 30

    How the Wealthy Really Build Wealth — W/ Dan Beech

    Welcome to Follow The Money—where we explore how wealth is built, how businesses scale, and the decisions that separate short-term success from long-term financial freedom. I’m your host, Baroness. Now, a lot of people see wealth from the outside the money, the lifestyle, the success. But what’s often hidden are the systems, strategies, and decision-making frameworks behind it all. Today’s guest is Dan Beech—an entrepreneur, investor, operator, and author with more than 25 years of experience building and scaling companies across industries like real estate, lending, blockchain technology, healthcare, and wealth management. Dan has led businesses generating over $30 million in annual revenue, managed teams of over 200 employees, advised ultra-high-net-worth families and billionaires, and built companies across multiple industries and markets. He’s also the author of Simple Wealth: Insider Strategies for High-Net-Worth Clients—a book focused on how sophisticated investors think differently about money, wealth, and long-term strategy. So today, we’re talking about scaling businesses, building wealth intentionally, how wealthy people think differently, and the systems behind sustainable success.

    26 min

  4. May 30

    Rethinking Wealth: What Most People Get Wrong About Wealth — W/ Keith Friedman

    Welcome to Follow The Money—where we explore how money moves, how wealth is built, and the systems behind financial decisions that shape people’s futures. I’m your host, Baroness. Now, when most people think about investing, they think stocks, real estate, maybe businesses. But there’s one strategy that has quietly been used by the ultra-wealthy for decades—yet often misunderstood or even discouraged in mainstream financial conversations. Today’s guest is Keith Friedman, Founder & CEO of FBO Strategies and creator of the Carbyne Allocation® strategy. With over two decades in financial services, Keith focuses on a very specific idea: how families can use cash value life insurance not just for protection—but as a structured wealth-building and asset allocation tool. We’ll be breaking down what most people misunderstand about life insurance, why some advisors avoid this strategy, and how the wealthy actually think about conservative assets.

    14 min

  5. May 21

    Science, Religion, Systems & Historical Cycles — W/ John Zachary

    In this episode of Follow The Money, we explore the fascinating intersection of systems thinking, historical patterns, financial behavior, and philosophical inquiry. I’m joined by John Zachary, a former engineering and data analysis professional whose work examines whether history itself may behave like a structured system shaped byrecurring cycles, timing, and human behavior. Through what he calls “Data-Driven Theology,” John applies principles of engineering, patternrecognition, and analytical thinking to ancient timelines, historical events, astronomy, and belief systems—raising thought-provoking questions about how we interpret the world around us. We also explore how these same ideas connect to financial markets, economic cycles, decision-making, and the psychology that drives human behavior duringuncertainty. This episode is less about certainty—and more about learning how to think differently. 📌 Connect with John Zachary www.Johnzachary.com www.secretedge.us

    23 min

  6. May 11

    The 1% Rule: Building Wealth One Day at a Time — W/ Tony Bradshaw

    In this episode of Follow The Money, we explore the connection between wealth, mindset, leadership, and the daily decisions that shape financial success. I’m joined by Tony Bradshaw, author of The Millionaire Choice,business leader, and founder of the Purpose of Wealth Live Events Series. With more than 25 years of leadership experience—including helping drive the digital transformation and growth of Ramsey Solutions—Tony shares powerful insights on what it really takes to build wealth intentionally. We discuss the “millionaire choice,” the power of becoming 1% better every day, leadership responsibility, financial literacy, and why true wealth is about more than just income. This episode is packed with practical wisdom for anyone looking to grow financially, personally, and professionally. 📌 Connect with Tony: tonybradshaw.com

    34 min

  7. May 8

    Why Franchising Might Be the Smarter Path to Wealth — W/ Adam Goldman

    In this episode of Follow The Money, we explore franchising as a pathway to ownership, wealth building, and financial freedom. I’m joined by Adam Goldman, entrepreneur, franchise coach, and founder of FranchiseCoach.net and FranchiseVisa. For nearly a decade, Adam has helped professionals transition out of traditional employment and into franchise business ownership using systems, structure, and proven business models. We talk about what people misunderstand about entrepreneurship, why franchising is becoming a powerful alternative investment, how to know if a franchise is the right fit, and what it really takes to build long-term wealth through ownership. We also dive into the E-2 visa pathway and how international investors are using franchise ownership as a route to business opportunities and U.S. residency. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or someone simply looking for a different path to freedom, this episode offers practical insights into building wealth without starting from zero. 📌 Connect with Adam Goldman https://www.franchisecoach.net/about-me/

    13 min

  8. Apr 17

    How to Build Wealth, Discipline & a Meaningful Life — W/ Jacopo Iasiello

    In this episode of Follow The Money, we explore what it really takes to build wealth not just financially, but in a way that’s intentional, disciplined, and meaningful. I’m joined by Jacopo Iasiello, entrepreneur, real estate investor, and founder of Luxury and Wealth Group. From starting a jewelry business at just 18 to completing over 350 real estate transactions, Jacopo’s journey is a powerful example of resilience, reinvention, and long-term thinking. We talk about the realities of building wealth, why mindset matters just as much as strategy, and how to think differently about opportunity, risk, and growth. Jacopo also shares how his M.P.B.E. method—focused on daily discipline and structure has played a key role in both his personal and financial success. This conversation goes beyond quick wins and highlights what it actually takes to build a life that is not just profitable, but stable, balanced, and fulfilling.  Grab a copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Rich-Happy-Building-M-P-B-ebook/dp/B0DNG77LNW/ref=sr_1_1

    40 min
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Money influences every part of our lives, yet very few people truly understand how it works. Follow The Money is a podcast exploring the systems behind money, finance, and wealth. Through conversations with investors, economists, founders, and builders in both traditional and decentralized finance, we break down how money moves, how financial systems operate, and what the future of wealth looks like. If you want to understand money beyond the surface, this podcast is for you.

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