Stop letting your tax return tell the only story about your money. We invited Rob Cook—CPA, CFP, and seasoned advisor to executives, athletes, and families—to break down how real tax strategy starts with who you are, where you want to go, and the few moves that actually change your outcome. Instead of chasing every trick on the internet, Rob shows why stacking “base hits” creates immediate savings and flexibility, and how to choose one or two “home runs” that fit your strengths.

We talk through the crucial difference between a historian CPA who files forms and a strategic partner who looks through the windshield. You’ll hear why high-earning W‑2 professionals are not stuck, how accredited status opens meaningful options, and how to avoid complexity that rich headlines can afford but most people can’t defend. Rob shares a simple, repeatable process: clarify your goals and constraints, close tax leaks hiding in plain sight, align strategy with life and cash flow, then implement and iterate as your fastball evolves.

From HSAs, donor-advised funds, and retirement plan design to QSBS, cost segregation, and real estate professional status, we separate the tools from the hype. You’ll learn how to convert personal costs into valid business deductions when facts allow, why lifestyle creep kills deployable capital, and how a personal CFO framework helps you save taxes without sacrificing sanity. The goal is clarity and control: a lighter tax bill, a simpler structure, and more energy for the work and people you love.

If you’re ready to make money simple and build around your true wealth creation play, this conversation is your blueprint. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a better plan, and leave a review telling us your top “base hit” to implement this week.

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With over 10 years of experience in accounting and wealth management, Rob has worked with everyone from CEOs and world-class athletes to local families, helping them reduce taxes, build wealth, and achieve financial freedom. Holding both a Master’s and Bachelor’s in Accounting from BYU, he is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), and has passed Level I of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam.

Known for bringing both expertise and personality to finance, Rob is passionate about personal finance, taxes, and investing. Frustrated with the industry’s lack of real impact, he set out to truly help people transform their financial futures—and now, that’s what he does every day.

Connect with Rob Cook:

Rob Cook, Bement & Company, Director of Strategic Tax
380 North 200 West Ste 112 Bountiful, UT 84010
801-936-1900
rob@bementcomp

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A son on the brink calls his father from a riverbank and hears an answer he never expected: “I think I have some answers. Trust me.” That moment unlocks a story about real wealth—not assets, but well-being—and the hard, human path to get it back.

We sit with Jacob Ford as he traces a line from a split home to two combat deployments, the loss of purpose after service, and a three-year fall into alcohol and opiates that led to five overdoses. The turning point is vulnerable and specific: a ten-day protocol blending NAD amino acid therapy, plant-based medicine, and daily journaling in a quiet West Virginia treehouse, with his dad beside him as he confronted the scared child within. Jacob returns with clarity, love, and a vow to help others find their way home—founding Warrior Tribe Assembly alongside veteran leader Gary Hess.

Gary brings the other half of the truth: the weight of moral injury, the limits of a decade of conventional treatments, and why a peer-led container with clinical oversight can change outcomes. He lays out a practical toolkit—breath work, ice baths, meditation, stillness, intention setting—and explains how “soul retrieval” isn’t escape, but reconnection. We talk about the entrepreneurs who outrun pain with productivity, the ceilings built by old stories, and how making the unconscious conscious frees us to choose differently. This is not about transcendence; it’s integration. It’s learning to sit with shame, grief, and fear until they alchemize into agency.

If you or someone you love is a veteran, first responder, trauma survivor, or a founder hitting invisible walls, you’ll hear both hope and a plan: structure, community, and embodied practices that stabilize and restore choice. Ready to learn more or reach out for support? Visit warriortribeassembly.com. If this conversation moved you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find their way back to well-being.

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Connect with our guests:

Jacob Ford, Mental Health Specialist, Warrior Tribe Assembly
[email protected]
304.616.1019
 
Gary Hess, Founder, The Warrior Tribe Assembly
[email protected]
https://warriortribeassembly.com/
819 4th St, Gretna, LA 70053

Website: https://warriortribeassembly.com/
Twitter: https://x.com/WarriorTribePod
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@WarriorTribeMA/videos
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-ford-a18521136/ 

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Ever wonder why some founders exit with clarity and calm while others get trapped by their own success? We sit down with M&A advisor Brian Goodhart of Capstone Strategic to unpack the real mechanics of selling a mid-market business—what buyers actually value, how timing and structure shape outcomes, and why “someday” is a dangerously vague plan. If your company is your largest asset, this conversation helps you protect it.

We go deep on the difference between owning a job and owning a transferable business, the quiet power of clean financials, and building a leadership bench that can run without you. Brian lays out a simple three-phase process—planning and preparation, outreach and engagement, and deal advisory to close—that keeps confidentiality tight, aligns buyer conversations with your priorities, and reduces surprises in diligence. We also break down the “selling equation,” a mix of price, terms, post-close involvement, timing, operational changes, and the personal X-factors that matter to you. Define these early and you invite offers that fit, not just numbers that flatter.

Founder fatigue is real, and naming it can save value. We talk openly about burnout, why starting early creates options, and how knowing your “enough” number guides smarter deal structures—from taking some chips off the table to rolling equity for upside. The twist? Preparing to sell often makes the business stronger and more enjoyable, so you may choose not to transact at all. That’s the point: optionality. If you want a sale on your terms, or simply a company that runs better now, this is your roadmap.

If this resonates, follow and share the show, and leave a review with the one question you still have about selling your business. Your question might shape a future episode.

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About Our Guest:

Brian Goodhart
Capstone Strategic, Director, M&A Advisory Services
8521 Leesburg Pike, Suite 230, Vienna VA 22182
[email protected]
717-372-2403
www.capstonestrategic.com

As Director of Capstone’s M&A Advisory Services, Brian is a proven Growth Engineer experienced in conducting middle-market transactions on both the buy and sell sides. He works side-by-side with clients throughout the deal making process.

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What if the word “wealth” never meant money first? We open up the original meaning—well-being—and use it as a compass for healthier families, stronger decisions, and better outcomes. With James E. Hughes Jr. and Rich Christiansen, we unpack why fortunes dissipate, how culture compounds, and where law and leadership can finally serve the humans between the bank accounts.

We dive into the universal proverb of “shirt sleeves to shirt sleeves,” reframing it through entropy and agency: you can’t defy the physics, but you can choose when. That choice hinges on adding energy—welcoming new members as contributors, developing elders who steward transitions, and creating rites of passage that embed values at critical ages. We explore joint decision making as the core of social capital, practical ways to honor different learning styles, and the Iroquois model of seven-generation thinking and the chief for peace—wisdom that turns meetings into meaningful governance.

Then we get pragmatic. What makes a trust actually work for people? Start with two lines: “This trust is a gift of love. This trust exists to enhance the lives of its beneficiaries.” We discuss Delaware’s well-being trust, how to avoid founder-dominated “family offices,” and why every serious office needs a Chief Learning Officer to design experiences, not just deliver reports. Finally, we connect capital and conscience: align investments with values to reduce internal friction and build capability that lasts. If wealth is well-being, money should serve health, wisdom, relationships, and purpose—not the other way around.

If this resonates, follow the show, share it with someone building a legacy, and leave a review with one practice you’ll adopt this year. Your insight might be the spark another family needs.

About Our Guests:

James E. Hughes Jr., The James E. Hughes Jr. Foundation
2000 Morris Avenue Suite 1300, Birmingham, AL 35203
[email protected]
(917) 403-1501
https://www.jamesehughes.com/

Rich Christiansen, Founder of Legado Family
PO Box 965, Spanish Fork UT 84660
[email protected]
www.legadofamily.com

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Investment advisory services offered through CWM LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor. Carson Partners, a division of CWM LLC, is a nationwide partnership of advisors. The opinions voiced in the Way to Wealth with Scott Ford are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for an individual. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be invested into directly. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. No strategy assures success or protects against loss. To determine what may be appropriate for you, consult with your attorney, accountant, financial or tax advisor prior to investing. Guests on Way to Wealth are not affiliated with CWM, LLC. Legado Family is not affiliated with CWM LLC. Carson Wealth 19833 Leitersburg Pike, Suite 1, Hagerstown, Maryland, 21742.

What if your business could be a vehicle for freedom rather than consuming your life? In this illuminating conversation, Liz Hartke, founder of Luminary Leadership, reveals the transformational shift from "force" to "flow" that has helped countless entrepreneurs escape the treadmill of busyness to create fulfilling businesses.

After 14 years helping business owners scale their companies, Liz discovered a universal truth: most entrepreneurs hit ceilings not because of flawed strategies, but because their businesses outgrow their leadership. The solution isn't another marketing tactic or hire – it's unlocking the leader.

Through frameworks like the Visionary Matrix, Liz identifies how entrepreneurs get stuck in the "heavy but easy" quadrant – doing work that generates income but feels suffocating and misaligned with their deeper calling. The path forward requires courage to step into the "light but hard" quadrant – activities that energize you despite being challenging.

Particularly fascinating is Liz's approach to family integration. Rather than compartmentalizing work and family, she involves her four children in her entrepreneurial journey, making her business their classroom. Her 10-year-old researches with AI, her 8-year-old learns photography, and they host mastermind events in their home. This integration creates powerful learning opportunities while eliminating the soul-draining feeling of being constantly divided between priorities.

Most compelling is the revelation that when leaders spend more time in their "sweet spot," business growth accelerates rather than stalls. The average successful entrepreneur spends less than 5% of their time doing what truly energizes them. Increasing this percentage creates a "ripple effect that is divinely orchestrated" – doors open, clarity emerges, and success follows naturally.

Whether you're struggling with entrepreneurial burnout or seeking greater alignment between your business and life's calling, this episode offers practical wisdom for making the shift from constant grinding to purposeful flow. Ready to find your "Big Next" and create a business that fuels rather than drains your life? This conversation is your starting point.

Visit luminaryleadershipco.com/harmony for free harmony-building prompts that have helped entrepreneurs break through limiting patterns and reconnect with what matters.

Elizabeth Hartke, CEO Luminary Leadership Co.
Salem, NH 03073

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What if the key to your child's educational success isn't found in textbooks or traditional classrooms, but in tapping into what already fascinates them? In this captivating conversation with Connor Boyack, bestselling author of the Tuttle Twins series (which has sold an astonishing 6 million copies), we explore how parents can become more intentional in transmitting values while honoring their children's individuality.

Connor shares his powerful "passion-driven education" approach, demonstrating how speaking your child's language—whether that's Dungeons & Dragons, Angry Birds, or anything else they love—creates natural pathways to learning complex concepts. Rather than forcing children to memorize information "just in case" they might need it someday, this method leverages their existing interests to introduce new ideas when they're most receptive.

The statistics Connor reveals are eye-opening: one in four Gen Z individuals regret attending college, and only 52% of people work in fields related to their degrees. Through his Praxis program, Children's Entrepreneur Market (reaching over 100,000 kids annually), and other initiatives, Connor is building viable alternatives to traditional education paths—options that develop crucial skills like resourcefulness, critical thinking, and value creation.

We dive deep into the tension between family values and individuality, exploring how parents can transmit their beliefs while raising children confident enough to challenge authority—even parental authority. As Connor puts it: "If America is to be saved, it's at the family dinner table," through rebuilding social fabric and encouraging voluntary community building rather than government dependence.

Whether you're a parent, grandparent, educator, or simply someone interested in how we prepare the next generation, this episode offers refreshing perspectives on education, entrepreneurship, and intentional parenting. Visit libertas.org to explore Connor's resources and discover how you might implement these ideas in your own family or community.

Connor Boyack, President of Libertas Network
2183 W Main Street, Suite A102
Lehi, UT 84043
801-901-0310

https://connorboyack.com/
Tuttle Twins - https://tuttletwins.com/
The Children’s Entrepreneur Market - https://kidsmarkets.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tuttletwins/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cboyack

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What if your greatest leadership asset isn't another strategy or skill, but an untapped wellspring of wisdom already within you?

In this illuminating conversation with integrative executive coach Mara Benner, we explore the revolutionary concept of "inner wealth" - the gold standard for today's visionary leaders. Drawing from her 20+ years of experience working with Fortune 100 executives, Mara reveals how exceptional leadership emerges when we balance our sympathetic (fight-or-flight) and parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) nervous systems.

Most high-achievers remain stuck in sympathetic overdrive, pushing harder when facing challenges. Yet as Mara explains, this approach blocks access to our inner guidance system - that intuitive intelligence that Steve Jobs tapped into during his famous two-week meditation retreats before developing groundbreaking products. Through practical techniques like alternative nostril breathing and energy currency tracking, she demonstrates how leaders can access this wellspring of creativity and clarity.

The conversation ventures into fascinating territory around shadow integration, seasonal leadership rhythms, and the difference between force and flow in entrepreneurship. We discuss how leaders must learn to distinguish between analytical mind chatter (which excels at execution but keeps us trapped in mental rumination) and the deeper wisdom of intuition that provides unexpected solutions and visionary direction.

As we navigate an era of unprecedented change and AI advancement, Mara argues that this inner wealth - not just technical skill - will differentiate exceptional leaders. Her approach isn't about abandoning drive or ambition, but channeling these qualities through inner wisdom instead of ego-driven effort, resulting in sustainable success without burnout.

Ready to transform your leadership from the inside out? Download Mara's eight dimensions of wellness assessment at TrueNorthExecutiveCoaching.com and discover how balancing your nervous system might be the breakthrough your leadership needs.

Connect with our guest:

Mara Benner, True North Executive Coaching, President
908 New Hampshire Ave NW Suite #200
Washington D.C. 20037
703-776-0102

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mara-benner-truenorthexecutivecoaching/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truenorthexecutivecoaching/
Facebook: https://www.fa

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Investment advisory services offered through CWM LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor. Carson Partners, a division of CWM LLC, is a nationwide partnership of advisors. The opinions voiced in the Way to Wealth with Scott Ford are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for an individual. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be invested into directly. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. No strategy assures success or protects against loss. To determine what may be appropriate for you, consult with your attorney, accountant, financial or tax advisor prior to investing. Guests on Way to Wealth are not affiliated with CWM, LLC. Legado Family is not affiliated with CWM LLC. Carson Wealth 19833 Leitersburg Pike, Suite 1, Hagerstown, Maryland, 21742.

What if everything you've been told about retirement planning is fundamentally wrong? What if focusing on an arbitrary retirement age is actually preventing you from living your best life right now?

In this eye-opening conversation, Scott Ford welcomes Derek Coburn, USA Today bestselling author of "Let's Retire Retirement," who shares a revolutionary financial perspective that could transform how you balance present enjoyment with future security. Through his "Tale of Two Tonys," Derek reveals a shocking mathematical reality: extending your working life by just 10 years could reduce your required monthly savings by up to 96%. This isn't about working forever—it's about recognizing that most people don't actually want decades of complete inactivity and adjusting your financial plan accordingly.

The discussion takes a deeply personal turn when Derek shares his "Time Machine Effect," asking what you would pay to travel back in time for one more bedtime routine with your 10-year-old child. Most would gladly write a $50,000 check for such an opportunity, yet we rush through these priceless moments daily. Even more sobering: by the time your children leave for college, you've already spent 93% of the total time you'll ever spend with them. These insights aren't meant to induce guilt but to inspire intentionality about how we allocate our most precious resources—time, energy, and yes, money.

Scott and Derek also explore Carl Jung's concept of individuation—becoming who we're truly meant to be—and how traditional retirement planning often works against this essential human journey. Through their candid exchange about making money "clean" and creating business models with fewer conflicts of interest, they offer a refreshing take on financial planning that prioritizes living authentically now rather than postponing fulfillment for some distant future.

Whether you're just starting your career or approaching traditional retirement age, this conversation invites you to question your assumptions and consider a more balanced approach to wealth that honors both your future security and your present joy. Listen in and discover how you might be able to redirect resources toward what truly matters—today.

Connect with our guest:

Derek Coburn, Author, Let’s Retire Retirement
3511 N Potomac St
Arlington VA 22213
(202) 714-7800

Website: https://www.derekcoburn.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekcoburn/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/derekcoburnxdc/
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Looking for the secrets to sustainable success? Strength coach Jim Laird reveals why the strategies that made you successful might be secretly undermining your health and long-term performance.

In this eye-opening conversation, Scott Ford and Jim Laird explore the delicate balance between achievement and wellbeing that eludes so many high performers. Laird draws a powerful parallel between financial resources and physical energy—both have limits that must be respected. "A lot of times people just think that their body is just this unlimited credit card that they can keep charging, and it's not," Laird explains.

The discussion illuminates how many driven entrepreneurs and professionals use work and intense exercise as coping mechanisms for past trauma. This creates a dangerous cycle where the very traits that fuel success—relentless drive, ability to push through discomfort—eventually become limitations. Laird shares insights from decades of working with elite athletes and high-achieving professionals on breaking this pattern.

What makes this episode particularly valuable is its practical approach. Rather than vague wellness advice, Laird offers three specific, science-backed practices anyone can implement: walking outside after meals (which manages blood sugar as effectively as medication while reducing stress), practicing present-moment awareness, and ensuring adequate protein at each meal. These simple interventions yield compound returns for both health and performance.

The conversation takes a fascinating turn when Laird explains how different body types require different approaches—"some people are monster trucks, some are Ferraris"—and how understanding your unique physiology allows you to work with your nature rather than against it. This personalized perspective is refreshingly different from one-size-fits-all health advice.

Ready to stop the cycle of pushing until breakdown? Join us to discover how working with your body's natural rhythms can create sustainable success that doesn't come at the cost of your health, relationships, or quality of life.

About our guest:
Jim Laird
Health & Wellness Coach
Stillman Wellness
405 Fifth Avenue South, Suite 200, Office #6
Naples, FL 34102

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-laird-71a68531/
Instagram: @gymlaird
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Investment advisory services offered through CWM LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor. Carson Partners, a division of CWM LLC, is a nationwide partnership of advisors. The opinions voiced in the Way to Wealth with Scott Ford are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for an individual. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be invested into directly. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. No strategy assures success or protects against loss. To determine what may be appropriate for you, consult with your attorney, accountant, financial or tax advisor prior to investing. Guests on Way to Wealth are not affiliated with CWM, LLC. Legado Family is not affiliated with CWM LLC. Carson Wealth 19833 Leitersburg Pike, Suite 1, Hagerstown, Maryland, 21742.

What if everything you've been told about healthcare is backward? Dr. Leland Stillman joins Scott Ford to reveal how modern medicine has become an ascension marketing model – starting with inexpensive prescriptions before gradually escalating to costly procedures, all while failing to address the foundations of true health.

For busy professionals and entrepreneurs, this broken system presents unique challenges. When you're juggling responsibilities and operating on tight schedules, you need healthcare that respects your time while addressing root causes, not just symptoms. Dr. Stillman shares his revolutionary approach to simplifying complex health information while maintaining a comprehensive perspective – what he calls focusing on the "low-hanging fruit" before pursuing specialized interventions.

The conversation takes a fascinating turn when exploring the critical importance of light exposure. As humans evolved under natural sunlight, our bodies depend on specific light frequencies found in sunshine. Modern artificial lighting lacks the beneficial infrared spectrum present in natural light, correlating with increasing rates of chronic diseases. Contrary to popular belief, appropriate sun exposure actually associates with lower mortality rates across numerous studies.

For those seeking optimal health, Dr. Stillman recommends three fundamental areas: working with a qualified provider who monitors key biomarkers (including hemoglobin A1C, ferritin, DHEA, CRP, vitamin D, and omega-3 levels), getting adequate natural light exposure, and ensuring proper darkness during sleep hours. These simple yet powerful approaches align with our biological rhythms and support cellular energy production, hormone regulation, and metabolic health.

As Dr. Stillman powerfully states, "If you do not consciously make time for your wellness, you will be forced to make time for your illness." Ready to transform your approach to health? Visit stillmanmd.com to learn more about Dr. Stillman's practice or stillmanwellness.com to sign up for his newsletter and educational resources.

Dr. Leland Stillman
Integrative and Functional Medicine Physician
Stillman Wellness
405 Fifth Avenue South, Suite 200, Office #6
Naples, FL 34102

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Investment advisory services offered through CWM LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor. Carson Partners, a division of CWM LLC, is a nationwide partnership of advisors. The opinions voiced in the Way to Wealth with Scott Ford are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for an individual. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be invested into directly. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. No strategy assures success or protects against loss. To determine what may be appropriate for you, consult with your attorney, accountant, financial or tax advisor prior to investing. Guests on Way to Wealth are not affiliated with CWM, LLC. Legado Family is not affiliated with CWM LLC. Carson Wealth 19833 Leitersburg Pike, Suite 1, Hagerstown, Maryland, 21742.