Welcome back to another episode of The Richer Geek Podcast!

This week, as we honor Veterans Day, today's guest brings both service and purpose to the mic. Joshua Brooks, founder of Exponential Advisors and an Army Reserve Chaplain, combines military discipline, faith, and forward-thinking tech to help families and organizations build real financial freedom.

Joshua shares how he's blending AI, blockchain, and Bitcoin into modern financial planning, why he believes everyone should take a second look at Bitcoin, and how faith and integrity shape his work. From overcoming PTSD to leading with purpose and even dropping a freestyle rap, this episode proves that money, meaning, and innovation can go hand in hand.

In this episode, we chat about…

• Joshua's journey from Army Infantry Soldier to Chaplain to Financial Advisor

• Exponential Advisors serves primarily Army veterans, busy parents, and Christian leaders, blending faith, values, and innovation

• The case for Bitcoin as a once-in-a-generation innovation

• How AI tools are transforming the way advisors and investors make decisions

• Joshua's Ayahuasca retreat in Peru and its impact on mental health and family life

• What discipline and integrity mean in business and money management

• An unexpected freestyle rap about tech, wealth, and freedom

Key Takeaways:

1. Bitcoin isn't hype, it's a historic innovation worth understanding.

2. AI can amplify human decision-making, not replace it.

3. Faith and finance can align to create deeper purpose and sustainability.

4. Healing leads to better leadership, mental clarity drives financial clarity.

5. Character and credibility are the real currency in business.

6. Veterans' discipline and resilience mirror the mindset needed to thrive in investing and entrepreneurship.

Resources from Joshua

LinkedIn | Exponential Advisors | Exponential Purpose Newsletter

Books mentioned: Human Compatible by Stuart Russell | In Our Own Image by George Zarkadakis

Resources from Mike and Nichole

LinkedIn | Gateway Private Equity Group | Barcelona Hotel Fund | Nic's guide