Money Stories

It started with a joke from his childhood. Dave’s mom told him they could afford a new bra for her or hockey gear for him. Then something snapped.That moment became more than a memory, it became a mission - he would never let money limit the life he wanted to live.And so he chased that life - financial freedom, independence and success on paper.But the higher he climbed, the more disconnected he felt, until it all came crashing down.In this deeply personal conversation, Dave and I walk through the messy moments behind the hustle. From selling stolen video games as a teen, to leading a company to success while his marriage silently unraveled.We unpack:The tiny, quiet traumas we carry from childhood and how they shape our driveHow independence became Dave’s shield, and what it was really protectingWhy financial control can still leave you feeling emotionally bankruptThe walkout moment that forced him to rewrite his whole story of successWhat it actually looks like to build wealth with your family - not just for themWhy vulnerability isn’t weakness, it’s leadership (especially at home)About Dave Inglis:Dave Inglis is a Canadian leadership and couples coach, speaker, and author of Chief Family Officer. He’s the founder of Strategic Solitude, where he guides high-achieving leaders to step out of the noise and into deeper alignment. Dave’s worked with everyone from startups to the Royal Canadian Air Force - but it’s his lived experience that hits hardest.He’s not here to perform wisdom—he’s here to live it.Connect with Dave:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_inglis_/?hl=en Check out his book, Chief Family Offer: https://a.co/d/7s0Vzkt _________Did something in this episode resonate with you?Check out Unbreakable Wealth, a private community for conscious entrepreneurs, high performers, and athletes ready to build multidimensional wealth beyond just money.It is the space for the conversations you cannot have anywhere else.If you are ready to live, lead, and build from alignment, you are in the right place.Learn more and apply now: https://go.unbreakablewealth.com/vsl-long 

What happens when you climb all the ladders you were told to, only to realize they may be leaning on the wrong wall?Shane Fuhrman has worn many hats: attorney, entrepreneur, public servant, and now founder of a hospitality brand redefining the art of atmosphere. His journey has spanned courtrooms, boutique hotels, and community leadership, but the deeper thread has been the same: how do you pursue ambition without losing presence?In this conversation, Shane shares what the mountains taught him about slowing down, why hospitality is more than service, and how creating spaces where people feel seen can be the deepest form of prosperity. We explore the lessons of leading a community through growth, the struggles of carrying big vision while avoiding burnout, and what it looks like to live in alignment with both place and purpose.About Shane FuhrmanShane Fuhrman is the founder of VALEA, a hospitality brand rooted in the art of atmosphere and host culture. He previously practiced law, developed and operated a portfolio of boutique mountain properties including The Wyman Hotel and The Rochester Hotel, and served in public office in Silverton, Colorado, guiding the town through complex development initiatives while fostering community trust and sustainable growth.Connect with ShaneWebsite: www.discovervalea.comInstagram: @shanefuhrmanLinkedIn: Shane FuhrmanStart the conversation: info@goldlakehospitality.com _________Did something in this episode resonate with you?Check out Unbreakable Wealth, a private community for conscious entrepreneurs, high performers, and athletes ready to build multidimensional wealth beyond just money.It is the space for the conversations you cannot have anywhere else.If you are ready to live, lead, and build from alignment, you are in the right place. Learn more and apply now: https://go.unbreakablewealth.com/vsl-long 

Jeff Burningham has lived many lives. At 13 he was scrubbing carpets just to afford basketball shoes. Fast forward to today, he has built billion-dollar firms, traveled to more than 60 countries, run for Governor of Utah, and served as a Bishop in his church.From the outside, it looked like he had it all. But on a family trip to Mexico, Jeff realized he had missed the first 11 months of his daughter’s life. The question that followed changed everything: what good is success if you are not present for the moments that matter?In this episode, Jeff opens up about the cost of chasing and the surprising lessons that came through therapy, meditation, and even failure. We talk about the moments when ambition collides with family, the tension between building and being, and how AI is forcing all of us to wrestle with the question: if machines can do more and more, what does it mean to truly be human?This conversation is an invitation to rethink wealth, presence, and purpose. It is about slowing down enough to actually feel your own life, and discovering that the things you thought were the summit might just be the starting point.About Jeff BurninghamJeff Burningham is a tech entrepreneur, investor, and author based in Provo, Utah. He has built and invested in hundreds of companies, guided a congregation of over 500 people as a Bishop, and recently published The Last Book Written by a Human, a personal exploration of what it means to live fully in the age of AI.Connect with JeffWebsite: jeffburningham.comInstagram: @jeffburninghamTikTok: @jeff.burninghamLinkedIn: Jeff BurninghamOrder The Last Book Written by a Human today.https://a.co/d/1kMTlR4 _________Did something in this episode resonate with you?Check out Unbreakable Wealth, a private community for conscious entrepreneurs, high performers, and athletes ready to build multidimensional wealth beyond just money.It is the space for the conversations you cannot have anywhere else.If you are ready to live, lead, and build from alignment, you are in the right place.Learn more and apply now: https://go.unbreakablewealth.com/vsl-long 

Colin O’Farrell shares his incredible journey through the oil and gas industry, detailing the personal toll of high-stakes entrepreneurship. He reflects on the exhilarating highs of startup success and the pressures that accompany rapid growth. After facing major health challenges post-exit, Colin emphasizes the importance of pausing to reflect before diving into new ventures. He discusses assessing risks with clarity and how true wealth is built on sustainable practices rather than just returns. His story highlights resilience and the necessity of balanced decision-making.

For five years, he played in the NYC subways just to pay his bills.Then he got the call, and within a year, he was headlining Red Rocks.But his real transformation didn't start on stage. It began backstage, watching his 72-year-old musical hero admit he was still grinding just because he "needed the money."In this episode, Lyle Divinsky unpacks the beautiful, brutal reality of life as a touring musician. He shares his journey from the subway platform to the stadium stage, and the moment he realized that passion alone doesn't guarantee security. This isn’t just a story about making it in music. It’s about rewriting a money story that was never about scarcity, but about absence—and finding a new way to blend service, passion, and prosperity.We unpack:• From subway platforms to headlining Red Rocks: What it’s like to achieve your wildest dreams.• The backstage conversation with a musical legend that revealed the dark side of a life pursuing passion.• Why he quit a famous band at the height of its success to “go straight back to the bottom.”• When "money is other": Rewriting a lifelong money story that never had a villain.• From artist imposter syndrome to founder: How a musician learned to build a business.• His new mission: Unlocking the power of the human voice for wellness.About Lyle Divinsky:Lyle Divinsky is a singer, songwriter, and sonic alchemist whose voice carries the grit of soul, the heart of folk, and the improvisational spirit of funk. Whether he’s fronting a crowd of thousands or guiding an intimate healing experience, Lyle uses music as a bridge—between people, between worlds, and back to self.He rose to national acclaim as the lead vocalist for The Motet, lighting up stages from Red Rocks to Bonnaroo. But his work goes beyond performance. He built a career as a songwriter in Nashville, New York, and Los Angeles, crafting songs for emerging and established artists across genres, channeling personal stories into fully produced, emotionally resonant anthems. He also works with leaders, couples, and communities to help them reclaim their creative voice and reconnect with what matters most.Today, Lyle is pouring his passion for the transformative power of the voice into atune—the first-ever vocal wellness platform helping people build confidence, deepen connection, and find grounding through the sound of their own voice.For Lyle, music is not just entertainment—it is medicine. The right song at the right moment can change everything.This is a conversation about chasing a dream. More importantly, it’s about what you do when you finally catch it.Connect with LyleWebsite: https://www.lyledivinsky.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lyledivinsky/Join the waitlist + get early access to atune: www.atune.coInterested in investing or getting involved? Email Lyle at lyle@atune.coDid something in this episode stir something in you?Unbreakable Wealth is a private community for conscious entrepreneurs, high performers, and athletes ready to build multidimensional wealth—beyond just money.It’s the space for the conversations you can’t have anywhere else.If you're ready to live, lead, and build from alignment... you're in the right place.Learn more and apply now: https://go.unbreakablewealth.com/vsl-long

Ret Taylor, a transformational coach and retreat leader, shares his compelling journey from a scarcity mindset to embracing a richer, purpose-driven life. He reveals how idolizing struggle shaped his early entrepreneurial pursuits and discusses the dangers of the 'follow your passion' mantra. Ret highlights a pivotal coaching moment that helped him face fears and realign with his true self, emphasizing the profound lessons found in challenges. Nature serves as a backdrop for rediscovery, as he advocates for simplicity, freedom, and genuine connections in a complex world.

Philip McKernan, a speaker and author, shares his journey from the brink of financial ruin to self-discovery and purpose. He candidly discusses how inherited beliefs about money shaped his self-worth, nearly sabotaging his future. The conversation reveals the emotional toll of chasing wealth and the importance of vulnerability in connecting with others. McKernan emphasizes that true fulfillment comes from serving others, not just accumulating success. His SoulSet philosophy encourages individuals to strip back to their authentic selves and embrace their gifts.

He grew up skipping school to clean houses, so his mom wouldn’t drown in debt.Now he runs one of the top U.S. tax firms in Europe.But Ryan Larson’s real transformation didn’t start with money. It started the night he stood in his dream home, holding his wife, and finally admitted the truth: he was miserable.In this episode, Ryan unpacks the invisible weight entrepreneurs carry: the grind, the scarcity, the self-betrayal, and what it takes to finally break the cycle. This isn’t just a conversation about tax strategy. It’s about identity, inner wealth, and the quiet courage to rebuild your life from the inside out.We unpack:• Why financial security didn’t bring peace and what finally did• The burnout moment that forced Ryan to rewrite his internal story• How the “scarcity script” hijacks success (and how to escape it)• The role of service in transforming from survival to significance• Building resilience through daily rituals, not just business wins• Why vulnerability, not hustle, is the path to real connectionAbout Ryan Larson:Ryan Larson is the founder of US Tax Services AG, one of the most trusted American tax firms in Europe. From cleaning houses in Alaska to running a multi-national firm in Zurich, he’s lived both sides of the financial spectrum. His real work now is helping globally mobile clients and fellow founders align prosperity with purpose.This is a conversation about money. But more than that, it’s about choosing yourself.Connect with Ryan:Website: https://www.ustaxservices.ch/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-larson-a520312b/- - -This episode is brought to you by Unbreakable Wealth, a community for conscious entrepreneurs building true wealth (beyond just money).Ready to kickstart your dream life?Download the FREE One Page Wealth Snapshot, a financial freedom calculator for busy entrepreneurs:https://go.unbreakablewealth.com/wealth-snapshot-opt-in-a

Fourteen years building a publicly traded biotech company, then one fall, thirty feet, and everything changed.This is the story of how Artie Sandstone walked away from the grind of IPOs, lawsuits, and never-ending capital raises to rediscover the artist he buried under a CEO title. In this episode, we trace the arc from rebellious teen in a reform school to a driven founder leading a clinical-stage company, until a literal fall forced him to stop, heal, and ask what kind of life he actually wanted. Artie doesn’t just share business lessons. He reveals what happens when success leaves you empty, and how to build a second act that finally feels like yours.What We Unpack• How being the “top kid” in a reform school taught him humility and thick skin• The mentorship moment that changed his life at 26 and why he never forgot it• What it really costs to build a biotech company from scratch (emotionally, financially, spiritually)• The brutal fall that shattered his leg and rewrote his relationship with risk and gratitude• Why he finally ditched the suits and leaned into life as a full-time artist• How creating pop art became his vehicle for legacy, healing, and authenticityArtie Sandstone is a visionary pop artist and former biotech founder who built and sold Fresh Tracks Therapeutics after 14 years in the trenches. Known for his bold colors, playful characters, and contagious energy, Artie now runs a gallery studio in Boulder, where he creates vibrant, character-driven pieces that help people reconnect with their inner child. His art invites you to stop, smile, and feel something real.This isn’t just a pivot story. It’s a reclamation.A reminder that you can walk away from the grind, follow your joy, and still build something extraordinary.Because real wealth isn’t what you have.It’s who you become.Links:Website: https://www.artiesandstone.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/artiesandstone/?hl=enTwitter: https://x.com/artiesandstoneFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArtieSandstone/- - -This episode is brought to you by Unbreakable Wealth—a community for conscious entrepreneurs building true wealth (beyond just money).Ready to kickstart your dream life?Download the FREE One Page Wealth Snapshot:https://go.unbreakablewealth.com/wealth-snapshot-opt-in-a

The day after his multi-nine-figure exit, Eric Spett flew to Costa Rica and told himself he was fine. He wasn't.In this episode, Eric opens up about the silent costs of success, the kind that don’t show up in earnings reports or exit headlines. We go deeper than business tactics and market timing. We talk about what happens when the engine that drove your ambition also drove you into the ground.From $100K in credit card debt to building a category-defining SaaS company, Eric’s story is one of grit, collapse, and reassembly. But what stands out isn’t just how he built; it’s how he unraveled. And why that unraveling might have saved his life.We unpack:• The moment Eric realized success wouldn’t save him, and what came next• The mental loops that haunted him post exit (even with all the money)• How childhood wounds shaped his drive and nearly broke him• The mentor who saw through his breakdown and bet on his potential• Why identity reinvention is harder than product market fit• The unseen cost of getting everything you thought you wantedAbout Eric Spett:Eric Spett is a three time founder and the CEO of Scalebound, where he coaches B2B SaaS founders scaling from $100K to over $10M ARR. Best known for leading Terminus to more than $30M ARR and a nine-figure exit, Eric’s real work began after the exit. He turned inward and rebuilt from the inside out. Today, he helps other CEOs do the same.Connect with Eric:Website: https://scalebound.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericspett/Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scaleboundceo/- - -This episode is brought to you by Unbreakable Wealth, a community for conscious entrepreneurs building true wealth (beyond just money).Ready to kickstart your dream life?Download the FREE One Page Wealth Snapshot, a financial freedom calculator for busy entrepreneurs:https://go.unbreakablewealth.com/wealth-snapshot-opt-in-