Progress doesn’t always present itself as forward motion at first glance. Often, the biggest breakthroughs come from patience, preparation, and perspective. What does it really take to build something meaningful over decades, and how do you stay grounded while doing it? In this episode, Kevin Swanson interviews Mark Pasquale, former Vice President of Engineering at …
What does it really take to build something meaningful over time, and how does that shape the way you define wealth? Is it about financial outcomes, personal fulfillment, or something deeper that evolves along the journey? In this episode, Kevin Swanson interviews Edward Oates, Co-Founder of Oracle, about his path from uncertainty in college to …
Why do people keep chasing more, even when it doesn’t seem to bring lasting fulfillment? Many discover that achievement alone does not deliver the satisfaction they expected. In this episode, Todd Barney and Kevin Swanson speak with Fred Luskin, Director of the Stanford Forgiveness Projects at Stanford University, about the relationship between wealth, fear, and …
Medicare enrollment feels overwhelming even for financially confident individuals. With 11,000 people turning 65 daily, the complexity of choosing the right plan, understanding hidden costs, and maintaining access to care creates real anxiety. In this episode, Kevin Swanson and Todd Barney sit down with Julie Brajenovich, Agency Owner at Senior Life Matters, Inc., to demystify …
In less than two minutes, a routine experience can turn into a moment that defines every decision that follows. This episode explores how the human brain reacts under extreme pressure and why those same instincts often take over when markets become volatile. In this episode of the Power of Wealthness Podcast, Todd Barney and Kevin …
Headlines compete for attention every day, each claiming urgency and importance. With so much noise, how do you focus on what actually impacts your financial future? In this episode, Todd Barney and Kevin Swanson sit down with Bill Tucker, The Power of Wealthness Podcast Producer at ProudMouth, to address the confusion surrounding today’s biggest investment …
Bitcoin started with a pizza purchase and somehow became one of the most debated assets in modern investing. Some people think it’s the future. Others think it’s pure speculation. Most investors just want a clear explanation. Todd and Kevin sit down with Kathy Kriskey, Head of Alternatives at Invesco, to discuss what cryptocurrency is and …
Commercial real estate headlines are loud right now, and most of them leave people confused. One channel says it is collapsing. Another calls it a once-in-a-generation opportunity. Todd and Kevin sit down with commercial real estate expert Susan Caccia, who brings fifteen years of hands-on experience working with multifamily, office, land, gas stations, and more. …
What really happens behind the scenes in college athletics? In this episode, Kevin Swanson and Todd Barney sit down with Jeff Konya, Director of Athletics at San José State University, for an inside look at how the world of college sports is transforming. From name, image, and likeness (NIL) to revenue sharing and the realities …
When it comes to your financial plan, your home isn’t just a roof over your head; it’s one of your most influential investments. In this episode of The Power of Wealthness, Kevin Swanson and Todd Barney sit down with Ryan Leeder of Kal Financial to explore how real estate financing impacts your long-term goals, cash …