What if everything you learned about business and finance is holding you back? In this special feed drop episode, Dan Nicholson sits with Katie Richardson on What's Working Now to challenge conventional wisdom and reveal a smarter path to financial certainty. Dan, the founder of Nth Degree CPAs, a seasoned entrepreneur, and author, shares how redefining financial strategies can help business owners achieve true wealth without unnecessary risk. Tune in as Dan unpacks the five financial wealth typ...
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 67
💡 Are you building a business but struggling with finance, accounting, and cash flow? You’re not alone! In this special feed drop episode, we feature Dan Nicholson, a financial expert and entrepreneur, as he shares key insights on startup finance, accounting best practices, and merchant account pitfalls that can make or break your business. This episode originally aired on The Startup Specialist Podcast —hosted by Ray Voice , a seasoned entrepreneur, startup strategist, and finance expert. Ray ...
Feb 04, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 66
In this episode of Secrets to Selling Your Business , host Jacob Koenig is joined by Dan Nicholson, a seasoned entrepreneur, finance expert, and author of the book Rigging the Game . Together, they discuss the importance of achieving financial certainty and implementing systems to align business goals with personal values. Dan shares his approach to financial management for business owners, focusing on reducing uncertainty and building strategies that prioritize long-term sustainability over sho...
Jan 28, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 65
In this special episode of the Un-Conventional Wealth podcast, we feature a feed drop from Above The Business with Bradley Hamner . Bradley interviews Dan Nicholson, founder of Nth Degree CPAs, who shares his philosophy on "rigging the game" to achieve financial success. With a wealth of experience, including roles at Deloitte, WaMu, and Microsoft, Dan provides actionable insights to help business owners align their finances with their bigger life goals. Episode Highlights : Dan’s journey from S...
Jan 21, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Achieving Financial Certainty and Entrepreneurial Success with Dan Nicholson In a special crossover episode, we flip the script as Sheila Slick interviews (Un)Conventional Wealth host Dan Nicholson. Known for his practical approach to wealth building, Dan shares his journey from a young entrepreneur with a marketing focus to becoming a highly accomplished CPA, bestselling author, and founder of Nth Degree CPA. Dan reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped his career, including a game-changing ...
Jan 14, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 63
A serial entrepreneur since birth, Dan Nicholson is the author of Rigging the Game: How to Achieve Financial Certainty, Navigate Risk, and Make Money on Your Own Terms, a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller. Dan is the founder of the award-winning accounting and financial consulting firm Nth Degree CPAs and has been named a top 40 under 40 accountant globally four times. Beyond accounting, he’s launched multiple small businesses, including Certainty U and Certainty News, which reaches o...
Jan 07, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 62
What does it take to build a business that aligns with your personal values and maintains integrity? In this episode of (UN)Conventional Wealth, host Dan Nicholson speaks with Jim Frawley, CEO and Founder of Bellwether. They discuss creating a values-driven business, navigating change with resilience, and scaling intentionally without compromising quality or relationships. If you’ve ever wondered how to stay true to your mission while growing your business, this conversation is for you. Key Take...
Dec 31, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 61
How can multifamily real estate investments protect against inflation and currency volatility while generating passive income? In this episode of (UN)Conventional Wealth, host Dan Nicholson speaks with Igor Shaltanov, founder and managing partner of Avista Fund. Igor shares his journey from professional sports to founding a $500M+ real estate investment firm specializing in income-generating, value-added multifamily properties. He discusses the critical role of due diligence, conservative underw...
Dec 24, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Are you ready to take control of your finances and build wealth on your terms? In this special feed drop episode of Jet Setting Wealth Advisory, we’re excited to feature an engaging conversation from Jet Setting Wealth Advisory where David T. Yu speaks with Dan Nicholson. Dan is a bestselling author, award-winning CPA, and founder of Nth Degree CPA. Known for his groundbreaking book Rigging the Game and the Rigging the Game podcast, Dan shares his unique approach to achieving financial certainty...
Dec 17, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 59
What does it take to become the #1 real estate broker in the most competitive market in the world? Ilan Bracha shares his unconventional strategies, lessons from his journey, and insights into navigating the ever-changing global real estate landscape. In this episode of Un(Conventional) Wealth , Dan Nicholson interviews Ilan Bracha, Founder and CEO of IB Global, who has sold nearly $10 billion in real estate and built a global network with asset portfolios exceeding $100 billion. From his early ...
Dec 10, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Feed drop of Bryan Kuderna, host of The Kuderna Podcast, engaging interview with Dan Nicholson, host of (UN)Conventional Wealth . Dan, a serial entrepreneur, founder of Nth Degree CPAs, and author of the USA Today and WSJ best-seller Rigging the Game , delves into innovative wealth creation and financial decision-making strategies. In this episode, Dan discusses lessons from endurance sports, “wealth types,” and actionable insights into tax planning. He also explores the evolving accounting land...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 57
What do retired NFL linebacker Jeff Luc and advertising expert Rei Rocha have in common? They’ve teamed up to disrupt the hydration industry with Chaser Water, the world’s first hydration solution powered by deep sea minerals. Tune in as they share how their unique journeys and passions converge to create a wellness product that’s changing the game for athletes and social butterflies alike. In this episode, host Dan Nicholson sits down with Jeff Luc, retired NFL linebacker, and Rei Rocha, market...
Nov 26, 2024•22 min•Ep. 56
What if executing your vision mattered more than the idea itself? Join Dan Nicholson as he discusses the true value of execution and why building a successful business requires more than just a great concept with Eric Malka, co-founder of The Art of Shaving. In this episode, Dan Nicholson chats with Eric Malka about his journey from bootstrapping a small business to building a multi-million dollar brand and selling it to Procter & Gamble. Eric shares hard-won insights into the power of disci...
Nov 18, 2024•27 min•Ep. 55
How does a Navy SEAL approach resilience, daily performance, and building a purpose-driven business? In this compelling episode, Dan Nicholson sits down with Mark Divine, retired Navy SEAL and founder of Unbeatable Mind, to explore how lessons from elite military training apply to entrepreneurship. They delve into the discipline, resilience, and emotional awareness necessary for high-stakes environments and how entrepreneurs can cultivate these qualities to thrive in a volatile, uncertain world....
Nov 12, 2024•29 min•Ep. 54
Are you prepared to take control of your financial future? Discover how financial literacy can empower you and why Your Future Is Now according to Jeff Panik, author and financial expert. In this episode of (UN)Conventional Wealth , guest host Dan Nicholson speaks with Jeff Panik, author of Your Future Is Now: A Guide to Mastering Your Finances and Independence . Jeff shares insights into the importance of financial literacy, particularly for younger generations, and how his experiences shaped h...
Nov 05, 2024•34 min•Ep. 53
How can the lessons from ping pong help you excel in leadership, business, and life? In this episode, Dan Nicholson sits down with Justin Bookey, a global ping pong player, US Open medalist, and best-selling author of Ping Pong Leadership: 18 Principles to Succeed at Any Table in Business, Sports, and Life . Justin shares his journey from competitive table tennis to the business world, revealing how the strategies he mastered on the ping pong table can be applied to business leadership and life ...
Oct 29, 2024•31 min•Ep. 52
What happens when an ambitious young sailor faces the darkest of days, battles severe depression, and rises again to achieve incredible success in fitness, real estate, and mental health advocacy? In this episode, host Dan Nicholson talks with Alex Wisch, an inspiring entrepreneur who has turned adversity into opportunity. From being a champion in sailboat racing to experiencing homelessness and severe depression, Alex shares his journey of resilience and personal transformation. Today, he is a ...
Oct 22, 2024•26 min•Ep. 51
Are you leveraging empathy and data to transform customer experiences? Discover how Blake Grewal, founder of Bold Growth, uses a unique approach to boost retention and satisfaction for service-based companies. In this episode of (UN) Conventional Wealth , Dan Nicholson sits down with Blake Grewal, the creator of Bold Growth, to discuss the critical role of customer experience in business growth. Blake shares insights on balancing technology and human interaction, using data to drive satisfaction...
Oct 15, 2024•27 min•Ep. 50
How does someone turn a love for polo, wine, and travel into a luxury lifestyle brand that caters to high-net-worth clients? Summary: In this episode, Dan Nicholson interviews Tareq Salahi, a seasoned polo player, wine enthusiast, and founder of Hotels at Sea. Tareq shares his journey from growing up in Virginia’s horse and wine country to becoming a global ambassador for polo and luxury travel. He discusses how his passions for polo and wine led to the creation of unique travel experiences, int...
Oct 08, 2024•25 min•Ep. 49
How can entrepreneurs stop redlining and transition from Rainmaker to Architect to achieve sustainable growth? In this episode of ( UN)conventional Wealth , host Dan Nicholson talks with Bradley Hamner, founder of Blueprint OS, about the critical shifts entrepreneurs need to make to grow their businesses sustainably. Bradley shares his personal journey of burnout and heart palpitations, leading to a transformative identity shift from being a "Rainmaker" to becoming the "Architect" of his busines...
Oct 01, 2024•34 min•Ep. 48
What does it take to build a successful practice in a highly specialized niche? Dr. Stephen Wangen, an expert in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), shares how he pioneered a unique approach to gut health and grew his business by solving problems others couldn’t. In this episode, Dan Nicholson speaks with Dr. Stephen Wangen, founder of the IBS Treatment Center, about his journey from general naturopathic medicine to becoming a leading specialist in IBS. Dr. Wangen discusses the challenges he faced i...
Sep 24, 2024•31 min•Ep. 47
What does it take to continually start over and succeed in both extreme sports and entrepreneurship? In this episode, Dan Nicholson interviews Wilson Kriegel, a serial entrepreneur and endurance athlete with a remarkable story. Wilson shares how he navigated adversity, founded multiple companies, and climbed some of the world’s toughest summits. He discusses his unique approach to managing risk, balancing physical and intellectual challenges, and how embracing neuroplasticity helped him transfor...
Sep 17, 2024•54 min•Ep. 46
How can you navigate financial planning in a chaotic economic and political landscape? In this episode, Dan Nicholson interviews Bryan Kuderna, a Certified Financial Planner and author, about the impact of economic trends and political policies on personal finance. Bryan offers insights on staying focused amidst market uncertainties, understanding the potential implications of tax policies, and the importance of long-term planning. Key Takeaways: Election Impact: Focus on long-term goals rather ...
Sep 10, 2024•34 min•Ep. 45
Are you ready to transform your snacking habits while contributing to a more sustainable world? In this episode of "(UN) Conventional Wealth," host Dan Nicholson sits down with Nathalia Rojas, the CEO & Co-Founder of 2FIT BRANDS. Nathalia shares her inspiring journey from competitive gymnastics to founding a company dedicated to creating vegan, keto-friendly, gluten-free snacks that are as delicious as they are healthy. She discusses how her background in gymnastics influenced her approach t...
Aug 27, 2024•30 min•Ep. 44
What happens when a former professional athlete channels his competitive spirit and discipline into creating a groundbreaking business? In this episode of (UN) Conventional Wealth , host Dan Nicholson dives deep with Alex Neist, a former professional quarterback who has successfully transitioned into entrepreneurship. Alex founded Hostage Tape, a company revolutionizing the sleep aid industry. He shares his compelling journey from the gridiron to the boardroom, detailing how his athletic backgro...
Aug 20, 2024•42 min•Ep. 43
What do a professional football player and a financial planner have in common? As it turns out, the answer is a strong sense of goal orientation, exceptional perseverance, and the ability to reverse-engineer the process of reaching the finish line. Jedidiah Collins’ eclectic story began with a record-breaking stint in college football at Washington State. He then spent 8 years in the NFL, much of which was spent with the Saints. The wealth of knowledge and strategy he gained there unexpectedly c...
Aug 13, 2024•49 min•Ep. 42
Have you ever taken time to examine the factors that make up your idea of success? For many of us, those factors come from our upbringing, peers, or industry. So, in your case, who’s at the wheel? Justin and Michelle DeMers met in college as fellow art students. As they built their first photography business together, they realized that simple beauty isn’t enough to sustain actual meaning or satisfying success. There has to be more. The two of them combined their strengths—Justin’s vision and Mi...
Aug 06, 2024•48 min•Ep. 41
Have you ever wondered how the discipline from competitive sports can transform a family business? Discover how athletic principles shape business success in this episode! In this episode, we sit down with Rustin Yasavolian, the second-generation CEO of Messina Diamonds in Atlanta. Rustin shares how his background in competitive soccer and bodybuilding has influenced his approach to running a successful family-owned jewelry business. He highlights the importance of balancing tradition with innov...
Jul 30, 2024•23 min•Ep. 40
How much time do you spend following your advice instead of someone else’s? In life and work, it can be challenging to tune out the ready-made business advice all over the internet and move forward uniquely—but the rewards are worth it. Guest Spotlight: Dan Barrett Dan Barrett is an artist and an online real estate marketer by trade. As the founder of AdWords Nerds, he combines his creativity with his business acumen to help others live more fulfilling lives. Episode Highlights In this episode o...
Jul 23, 2024•32 min•Ep. 39
Where do we get our definition of success from, and how often do we challenge it? It's tempting to grow and achieve within the walls we've been taught to surround ourselves with, but breaking through those walls and creating in a way that's uniquely ours can take us further than we ever imagined. Randy Massengale is an educator and coach dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and business owners succeed with strategies, philosophies, and habits tailored to their unique blend of creativity and expert...
Jul 16, 2024•49 min•Ep. 38
