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I recently sat down with Michael Vickers on the Becoming Preferred podcast. We talked about something I see far too often. High-performing entrepreneurs and professionals build real financial success, yet they feel time-poor, stressed out, and strangely disconnected from the life they set out to create in the first place. I know that tension personally. My story […]

How much money do you actually need? Most people answer with a number. A million. Ten million. Whatever the commercial told them would finally make them happy. Dr. Nicholas Michels says that is exactly backwards. Don’t start with a dollar amount. Start with the life you want, then let the money serve it. In this

Money is never just about numbers. On Mind Over Masculinity, hosted by Sana, Dr. Nicholas Michels shares how small budgeting changes can create more breathing room, confidence, and peace. This episode is for anyone feeling stretched by money stress, family pressure, or silent shame around finances. You’ll hear a practical, grounded approach to tracking spending,

On this episode of CFO at Home, Vince’s guest is Dr. Nicholas E. Michels, Amazon bestselling author, public speaker, founder of Michels Family Financial, and creator of the “Rich by Choice” movement. Nick shares how his parents’ divorce at age 10 shifted his family from comfort to financial struggle, inspiring him to learn about money,

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