Dr. Nicholas E. Michels

How Faith, Creativity, and Risk Turned One Home Into a 30-Unit Portfolio Eugene Gershman shares how starting with a single house hack and growing to over 30 rental units taught him lessons about strategy, resilience, and faith. From learning construction the hard way to navigating inspections and creative financing, he explains how taking calculated risks, […]

Ethical Wealth, Intentional Living, and Lasting Freedom In this episode of the Amazing Authorities podcast, Dr. Nicholas Michaels, author of Rich by Choice, shares the story behind his bold decision to turn down an $8 million offer from a financial institution and start his own company with his wife. Motivated by ethical concerns about corporate

Choosing Integrity Over Wealth Dr. Nicholas Michels shares a powerful story of resilience, faith, and values in the face of financial pressure. From a childhood marked by parental divorce and hardship to nearly accepting an $8.1 million offer that conflicted with his principles, he reflects on the choices that shaped his life and career. In

Building Wealth with Intention and Purpose In this episode, Dr. Nick Michels shares how early financial hardship shaped his understanding of security, responsibility and long-term impact. While success and wealth became part of his journey, he explains why money alone never guarantees fulfillment. This conversation explores how to gain clarity around your deeper “why,” create

Teaching Kids Healthy Money Habits Early Children form beliefs about money long before they fully understand it. In this episode, Dr. Nicholas Michels explores how financial attitudes are shaped through emotion, behavior and family culture, often taking root by the age of seven and carrying into adulthood. Together, they unpack why many parents feel unequipped

Taking Back Control of Your Financial Future Money should be a tool that supports your values, not something that controls your emotions, relationships or decisions. In this episode, Dr. Nicholas Michels shares practical strategies for building both financial stability and a meaningful life. Through powerful stories, including a single mother who transformed her financial trajectory

Building Wealth with Purpose What if real wealth is not just about numbers, but about the choices you make? In this episode, Dr. Nicholas Michels shares how pivotal life moments, including turning down an $8 million bonus, shaped his values-driven approach to business and financial leadership. From early lessons about saving and compounding to building

Faith, Leadership, and Financial Freedom In this episode of Seek Go Create, Dr. Nicholas E. Michels – wealth strategist, author, and former pro athlete – shares how faith, purpose, and clear financial strategies can transform your leadership and entrepreneurial journey. Discover practical advice for building wealth, nurturing relationships, and creating a legacy grounded in values.

From Adversity to Purpose Dr. Nick opens up about his family’s financial struggles following his parents’ divorce and how those early hardships shaped his calling to become a financial planner. Watching his mother work multiple jobs instilled in him a deep commitment to helping families avoid similar stress and uncertainty. Having walked through divorce myself,

In this conversation, Nick shares how his parents’ divorce “wrecked my childhood” and how watching his mother work three jobs drove him to master money so that “you never have to worry again.” That early pain became the foundation of a lifelong commitment to helping families create security, clarity, and freedom. Michels reflects on becoming