The Practical Wealth Show

The Practical Wealth Show

The Practical Wealth Podcast is for people who want to take control of their finances today. Curtis May is part of the Prosperity Economics movement and is dedicated to breaking down each client’s unique financial situation so they can rebuild it to fit their ideal lifestyle.

Recent Episodes

Before You Buy a Franchise, Watch This with Cliff Nonnenmacher
March 11, 2026

Before You Buy a Franchise, Watch This with Cliff Nonnenmacher

EPISODE SUMMARY Franchising is often marketed as passive or semi-absentee—but that misunderstanding costs investors millions. In this episode, I’m joined by franchise veteran Cliff Nonnenmacher, who has spent over 25 years ow...
Be the Bank Blueprint: What Good Looks Like
March 4, 2026

Be the Bank Blueprint: What Good Looks Like

Episode Summary “Good” doesn’t feel exciting. Good feels calm. In this episode, Curtis defines what financial stability actually looks like in real life—and walks through the Be the Bank Blueprint that turns chaos into contro...
The Myth of Free Markets
Feb. 25, 2026

The Myth of Free Markets

Episode Summary Free markets only work when signals are honest. Today’s money signals are distorted so people work harder, earn more, and still feel stuck. In this episode, Curtis exposes the myth of free markets, explains wh...
Capitalism Without Apology
Feb. 18, 2026

Capitalism Without Apology

Episode Summary Most people think they live in capitalism. They don’t. They live in a permission-based money system—where access to capital requires approval, delays, or debt. In this episode, Curtis breaks down what capitali...
Become an Investor: The Cash-Flow System Behind Financial Freedom
Feb. 11, 2026

Become an Investor: The Cash-Flow System Behind Financial Freedom

Summary Curtis sits down with Joey Mure (Wealth Without Wall Street) to talk straight about what financial freedom really is and why most people never reach it. Joey breaks down the mindset shift away from “retirement someday...
Recession-Resistant Service Franchises: How to Replace W-2 Income Without Starting From Scratch
Feb. 4, 2026

Recession-Resistant Service Franchises: How to Replace W-2 Income Without Starting From Scratch

Summary Most people hear “franchise” and think McDonald’s-level money and full-time grind. In this episode, Curtis sits down with Greg Mohr, founder of Franchise Maven, to break down a smarter, recession-resistant path: buyin...

Recent Blog Posts

Secrets of a Wealth Creator: How to Buy, Borrow, and Pay Smarter
June 21, 2021

Secrets of a Wealth Creator: How to Buy, Borrow, and Pay Smarter

Let’s face it, we all buy things and we will need to buy things our entire life. It’s not necessarily what we buy, but rather the way we choose to pay for them that can have a lasting impact on our financial well being. Especially those …

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