The Practical Wealth Show

Many financial advisors build successful practices that generate strong income but far fewer build businesses that could operate without them or eventually be sold. In this episode, we explore the fundamentals of business valuation and what makes an advisory practice attractive to a potential buyer. You will learn why revenue alone does not determine what your business is worth, how operational dependence on the owner can reduce value, and what advisors should begin doing now to prepare for a f

Where Did My Money Go? 7 Simple Money Habits to Get Ahead Have you ever looked at your bank account and asked, “Where did all my money go?” You earned money. You paid your bills. You bought food, gas, and the things your family needed. But by the end of the month, there was little or nothing left. This is not always an income problem. Sometimes, the real problem is what happens to your money after you earn it. In this episode of The Practical Wealth Show, Curtis May explains seven simple mo

In this episode of The Practical Wealth Show, Curtis May sits down with Brian S. Eyster, founder of The G.R.A.D. Process, to discuss how families can pay for college without sacrificing retirement, cash flow, or long-term financial security. College is one of the biggest financial decisions a family will ever face, yet most parents are given incomplete advice. Many are told to simply open a 529 plan, fill out the FAFSA, and hope things work out. Brian explains why that approach can leave famili

Your Network Is Your Net Worth: How Relationships Create Opportunity with Guy Dunn What if your greatest asset isn't your money, your business, or your investments? What if it's your relationships? In this episode of The Practical Wealth Show, Curtis May sits down with entrepreneur, speaker, networking expert, and author Guy Dunn to discuss why networking remains one of the most valuable wealth-building skills in business. Guy shares lessons from more than three decades as an entrepreneur an

A business can have revenue, clients, employees, and status and still be financially unhealthy. In this episode of The Practical Wealth Show, Curtis May sits down with Rachid M. J. Barry, Founder and CEO of RMJ Consultant, for a powerful conversation on why revenue is not wealth. Many business owners and high-income earners look successful on paper but are quietly losing money through poor tax planning, messy books, weak entity structure, bad debt, over-withholding, and a lack of financial coo

Most people focus on making money, investing money, and reducing taxes. But very few stop to ask a more dangerous question: Can someone take this from me? In this episode of The Practical Wealth Show, Curtis May sits down with Mark Pierce, a trust and LLC attorney with more than 42 years of experience in asset protection, complex tax planning, and estate preservation strategies. Mark is the founding attorney of Wyoming Trust Attorney and works with families, business owners, professionals, an