Money Stories

Most founders chase the exit.

Mike Mathweg got his. Then came the 12-word call that stripped him of his identity, his status, and the illusion of safety he’d built his life around.

In this conversation, Mike reveals how that moment became the line in the sand—forcing him to confront the version of success he had been sold, and step into the leader he actually wanted to be.

We unpack:

Why the call that ended Mike’s career gave him the clarity to build Relentless

How he went from corporate rejection to leading $50M in deals in under 12 months

The invisible trap of success most founders walk into (and how to break free)

How to build a business that serves your life—not the other way around

The real meaning of stewardship, sovereignty, and rewriting the script mid-story

About Mike Mathweg:

Mike Mathweg is a 3x founder, Certified Professional Coach, and master business strategist helping insurance agency owners scale, sell, and regain control of their lives.

After selling his own company and closing nearly $50 million in deals, Mike now leads Relentless Consulting—guiding entrepreneurs through the exact playbook he wished he had when he was stuck in the grind.

He’s proof that you can rewrite the rules of business, and still win.

This is not a story about money.

It’s about permission.

The permission to change your mind.

To rewrite the game while you’re still playing it.

And to build a business that funds your freedom—not your fragility.

What if the path to financial freedom isn't just about investing—it's about mining your own opportunities?

In this episode of Money Stories, Beau Turner reveals how Bitcoin mining is transforming passive income strategies for everyday investors. We explore his journey from real estate success to founding Abundant Mines and how he's helping clients build wealth through transparent, sustainable cryptocurrency operations.

You'll learn:

• Why most Bitcoin mining operations fail their investors before they generate returns

• How to leverage tax advantages that traditional investments can't match

• The unexpected benefits of engineering thinking in cryptocurrency ventures

• What makes hydroelectric mining not just sustainable but strategically superior

• Why Bitcoin isn't just currency—it's a movement for human flourishing

Beau is the Founder and CEO of Abundant Mines, a colocation hosting and data center development company, creating truly passive income through ethical Bitcoin mining. With roots in engineering, systems thinking, and real estate, he's built a business around transparency, long-term client success, and the belief that decentralized opportunity can lift people beyond their circumstances.

What if your brand isn’t what you build—but who you are?

In this episode of Money Stories, Kristen Brown pulls back the curtain on what most founders get wrong about branding—and why true alignment starts inside the walls of your company, not on its website.

You’ll hear:

• The gut-wrenching day Kristen lost 40% of her revenue—and why it set her free

• How branding became the gateway to rebuilding culture from the inside out

• The hidden dangers of “fake it till you make it” for entrepreneurs and creatives

• Why most marketing fails (and what to do instead)

• What it really takes to build a business that feels like you

Kristen Graham Brown is the Owner and Chief Creative Officer of Hoot Design Company, a culture-driven branding agency that believes brand is the being, and marketing is the doing. Since founding Hoot in 2010, Kristen has helped leaders like Dropbox, Bowery Farming, and EquipmentShare build brands with soul—and scale them with intention. A mother, mentor, and advocate for women in the workplace, Kristen is leading a quiet revolution inside an industry obsessed with noise.

This is a conversation about branding, yes—but more than that, it’s about becoming.

What if the life you’re building... isn’t yours?

In this episode of Money Stories, Kevin Dahlstrom unpacks what it takes to walk away from a “perfect” life—and why true wealth starts where societal success ends.

You’ll hear:

The boardroom epiphany that changed everything

Why so many high-achievers feel trapped by the very lives they built

The surprising role rock climbing played in Kevin’s path to freedom

How to design a life that aligns with your values (not someone else’s expectations)

Why controlling your time is the most underrated definition of success

What if the biggest ceiling in your business isn’t tactical—it’s relational?

In this episode of Money Stories, Hollis Carter unpacks how real breakthroughs happen: not in spreadsheets or strategy decks, but in spaces designed for trust, truth, and the occasional hot tub conversation. We explore the journey behind Baby Bathwater Institute and how he’s helped hundreds of top founders grow without losing their soul.

You’ll learn:

• Why most entrepreneurs plateau emotionally before they plateau financially

• How to build relationships that collapse years of trial and error

• The surprising upside of dyslexia for creative problem-solving

• What makes a founder tribe truly transformational (and what kills it)

• Why authenticity isn’t a buzzword—it’s the business model

What does it take to spot the next billion-dollar startup? Michael Litt knows—and he’s sharing the secret.

In this episode of Money Stories, you’ll discover:

- How AI is unlocking a golden era of technology—and why startups ignoring it will fail

- The asymmetric opportunities top investors chase (and how to find them)

- Why companies now hit $100M in revenue with just 20-30 employees

- The future of venture capital in a world of rapid innovation

Imagine selling your company for millions - and then buying it back for pennies on the dollar.

That's precisely what Cathryn Lavery did.

In this episode of Money Stories, you'll learn:

How our superpowers eventually become our limitations

The importance of setting boundaries as a founder

Why so many entrepreneurs outsource their confidence

and more!

Think hard work alone can solve your money woes? Behavioral scientist Blake Eastman says think again. In this eye-opening episode of Money Stories, Blake—founder of The Nonverbal Group and a former psych professor—reveals why our patterns, not our efforts, shape our financial reality. From childhood money stories to the psychology of risk, discover why grinding harder might be killing your finances—and how to break the cycle.

With a focus on teaching high-level people skills, Eastman has coached executives and teams, and his company is building the largest database of contextually coded human interactions. He also founded Behavioral Robotics, an AI deep tech startup teaching machines to read human behavior, and is known for conducting the largest behavioral study on poker players through his Beyond Tells project.

Key Takeaways: Unpack cognitive biases, rethink wealth beyond the bank account, and learn to shortcut suffering with awareness and insight.

In this episode, I sit down with one of my favorite people, Matthew Barnes, founder of Proteus Digital Lab (https://proteusdigitallab.com) and a genius at conversion rate optimization. Together, we dive into how to think like the 1%—and how you can too. Matthew shares mind-blowing wisdom on redefining wealth beyond just money, mastering delegation, and aligning incentives to skyrocket growth in business and life.

Matthew shares on how he went from mechanical engineering to running a wildly profitable agency by asking better questions, valuing time over cash, and building systems that free up both me and my team. Here’s what I uncovered:

- How to separate intent from action to delegate smarter

- Why he sees wealth as control over time and relationships

- How he aligns incentives to unlock his team’s full potential

- His approach to solving problems like the 1% by focusing on value, not just work

Matthew also walks me through his unique take on employee incentives, why traditional business models flop, and how to train yourself to grasp compounding growth. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a business owner, or just curious about wealth creation, this chat has shifted my mindset—and I bet it’ll inspire you too.

In this powerful conversation, Mike Brown sits down with Dan Martell, entrepreneur, investor, and author, to discuss how you can shift your money mindset from lack to abundance and unlock the wealth you deserve. They dive into the strategies that have helped Dan Martell build a $100M empire and the mindset shifts that can lead to true financial freedom.

In this podcast, you'll learn:

- How to identify and break free from a lack mentality.

- Practical steps to shift your money frequency to abundance.

- The importance of investing in yourself and your future.

- Dan’s top tips for attracting wealth and success.

- How to take control of your finances and build the life of your dreams.