Join Tom Wheelwright as he discovers how entrepreneurs make compounding bad business decisions worse and how to correct them with guest, entrepreneur, and author of "Braking Point: How Escalation of Commitment is Destroying the World," Dr. Vincent deFilippo. Vincent is an investor in stocks, real estate, people, businesses, as well as a Professor in the school of business and accounting at Monroe College. He raised billions of dollars in venture capital for publicly traded companies throughout t...
Mar 22, 2024•36 min•Season 5Ep. 166
Join Tom Wheelwright as he discovers the secrets to a successful business exit with guest and author of "Lift Off: 12 Things to Know Before Selling Your Business," Sharon B. Heaton. Sharon is Founder & CEO of sbLiftOff and one of the country’s leading small business advocates. Appointed to the Small Business Administration’s Investment Capital Advisory Committee, she is working nationally to increase small business access to investment capital. Heaton publishes in Harvard Business Review, Fo...
Mar 15, 2024•32 min•Season 5Ep. 165
Join Tom Wheelwright as he explores how to perform productive, successful meetings with guest and author of "Glad We Met - The Art and Science of 1:1 Meetings," Steven Rogelberg. Dr. Steven G. Rogelberg is an organizational psychologist who, by Adam Grant, has been called the "worlds leading expert on how to fix meetings." He holds the title of Chancellor's Professor at UNC Charlotte for distinguished national, international and interdisciplinary contributions, and is an award-winning teacher an...
Mar 07, 2024•29 min•Season 5Ep. 163
Join Tom Wheelwright as he explores how to prepare and engage the Metaverse Workplace to gain a competitive advantage in your business with guest and author of "The Metaverse Workplace Revolution," Jason Gesing. Jason is an attorney, co-founder and CEO of OMNUS Technologies, Inc. and OMNUS Law, and a pioneer in metaverse-based work environments since 2010. His companies are dedicated to transforming and improving the lives of attorneys and other service professionals by using technology to reduc...
Feb 29, 2024•36 min•Season 5Ep. 163
Join Tom Wheelwright and his guest, Judge Glock, as they explore how the government uses a "Tax and Return" scheme and how the government benefits you receive are null after all the taxes you pay. Judge is a director of research and a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor at City Journal. He writes about the intersection of economics, finance, and housing with a perspective informed by his work in economic history. Glock's work has been featured in National Affairs, ...
Feb 15, 2024•31 min•Season 5Ep. 162
"What if it's always your fault people aren't getting back to you?" Join Tom Wheelwright in this episode as he talks about how entrepreneurs and investors can effectively communicate in our age of AI, algorithms, and cancel culture with professor and author, Todd Rogers. Todd is a Professor of Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, Psychologist / Behavioral Economist, and author of "Writing for Busy Readers". Discover key principles like accommodating how people read, valuing...
Feb 01, 2024•35 min•Season 5Ep. 161
How do we communicate successfully when we don't get to prepare what we want to say? What skills do we need to respond powerfully in spur of the moment questions? In this episode, Matt Abrahams joins Tom in discovering the tools to think fast, talk smart, and how we should strive for connection, not perfection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 18, 2024•28 min•Season 4Ep. 160
What's in store for real estate in 2024? What can we do now to set ourselves up for the future? In this episode, Keith Weinhold joins Tom in discovering how real estate will perform in the year head, how investors can strategize cashflow amidst high interest rates, and how you can prepare to find the best opportunities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 11, 2024•34 min•Season 4Ep. 159
The WealthAbility Show #158: Are you prepared for the uncertain future? How do we cope with the turbulence and overwhelm from the world that’s compounding out of control? In this episode, Dan Moore joins Tom Wheelwright in discovering how to build a personal plan of resilience and fortitude, and how to strengthen the only asset you can control in these turbulent times: You. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 03, 2024•31 min•Season 4Ep. 158
Is it possible to be well and do good in the world? How does Georgia’s Small Businessman of the Year do just that by turning his family ranch into zero-waste? In this episode, Will Harris joins Tom Wheelwright in discovering why doing good and being well does not have to be mutually exclusive, how it takes a relentless amount of focus, grit, community, passion, and “Giving a Damn” to do it, and the wisdom of what success and wealth truly mean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
Dec 07, 2023•35 min•Season 4Ep. 157
How much will ignorance in economics cost you? As taxpayers and entrepreneurs, are you prioritizing your knowledge of the economy? In this episode, Howard Yaruss joins Tom Wheelwright in exploring how economics is the biggest impact on business, how financial common sense was lost, and how we can reclaim it to safeguard us from bad economic policies to ultimately create a better economy for everyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 24, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 156
How exactly is ‘income’ defined? The debate over this question is hotter than ever, as “Moore vs United States” seeks to find the answer. In this episode, Joe Bishop-Henchman joins Tom to discuss how the Supreme Court’s decision on this tax case could have sweeping changes for investors and business owners like you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 09, 2023•32 min•Season 4Ep. 155
The WealthAbility Show #154: What is the importance of a team? How can we evolve the groups around us into successful and cohesive units? In this episode, Charlie Gilkey joins Tom to explore the power of dependability, experience, and the true impact a good team can have in your business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 26, 2023•35 min•Season 4Ep. 154
The WealthAbility Show #153: What does AI look like to the taxpayer now that it is here to stay? What does it mean for the entrepreneur? In this episode, W. Russell Neuman joins Tom in exploring the positive side of AI, how AI can co-exist with humans, and the many ways it can propel us forward just as technology was always intended. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 13, 2023•31 min•Season 4Ep. 153
Balancing personal development and the growth of our business is key for successful entrepreneurship. Is it even possible to have it all, or is it possible to live a more abundant life with less? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 28, 2023•37 min•Season 4Ep. 152
In a time of severe polarization, how do we navigate the turbulent forces of group identity when it comes to our business? Can we turn the negative side of group identity into a more positive force? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 14, 2023•37 min•Season 4Ep. 151
Have you found yourself wondering what blockchain is exactly? Furthermore, what capabilities might impact the way you grow your wealth? The digital revolution has provided us with the baseline for expected modern comfort, while the technology of tomorrow looks like magic by comparison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 31, 2023•32 min•Season 4Ep. 150
How do you maintain and innovate your business in today’s modern world? Are you staying hyper-focused in your objectives to reach your goals? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 18, 2023•28 min•Season 4Ep. 149
It may not be surprising news that the tax law is complicated. Within the nuance, there is a battle between regulators and scammers, and the scammers are evolving fast. Are you doing what it takes to stay ahead of them? In this episode, Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope joins Tom to discuss how small business owners and investors can protect themselves against increasingly sophisticated financial fraud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 07, 2023•47 min•Season 4Ep. 148
Nature is a conglomerate of complex patterns. These patterns are understood to cause a cadence of turmoil on the macro scale. In this episode, Neil Howe joins Tom to discuss how our current global upheaval is a natural cycle of history, and who will emerge to lead us out of this crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 22, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 147
Love it or hate it, our government continues to encourage oil and gas investments. Have you wondered what types of benefits are available for these investments? Why does our government continue to incentivize this sector? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 10, 2023•35 min•Season 4Ep. 146
Have you found yourself even just a little nervous about the economy? Are you prepared to pay the price for investors who can’t? Biden has increased the budget for the IRS and has plans that may push investors and businesses out of the U.S. entirely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 23, 2023•32 min•Season 4Ep. 145
What if you could get the government to buy you a Ferrari? How do you build a plan that leverages incentives from the government? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 02, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 144
How do we make our retirement savings last throughout our lifetime and through inflation? What should women specifically plan for? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 26, 2023•37 min•Season 4Ep. 143
Are you thoroughly prepared for your retirement? Have you decided which plan is best for your dreams ahead? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 18, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 142
Have you considered the benefits of investing in life insurance? Or how the different functions can uniquely alleviate stress for our loved ones? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 12, 2023•47 min•Season 4Ep. 141
Have you considered the benefits of investing in agriculture? Could it be something you’d enjoy building for your family, small business, or during your retirement? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 27, 2023•44 min•Season 4Ep. 140
Why not make an impactful investment by transitioning to clean energy? How can our investments reshape our finances and the world for our children and grandchildren in the years ahead? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 20, 2023•56 min•Season 4Ep. 139
Have you wanted to invest in Real Estate but are discouraged and don’t know where to start? Or are you already well versed in the world of investing and are exploring a deeper understanding in an uncertain economy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 30, 2023•51 min•Season 4Ep. 138
Should we look at technology as a threat or an opportunity for ourselves and our business? Can we be proactive in staying on top of technology, remain ahead of our competitors, and not get left behind? And is it possible to bring everyone with us as we embrace change? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 16, 2023•54 min•Season 4Ep. 137