Episodes

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Summary A “raise” isn’t just more income it’s more control. This episode breaks down how to build an income engine so your lifestyle isn’t dependent on one stream of earned income. The focus is practical: stabilize cash flow...

Summary Curtis sits down again with Dave Menz—now fully branded as The Laundromat Millionaire—to get the real 2026 update: what’s changed, what’s working, and why laundromats are still one of the strongest small-business play...

In this episode of The Practical Wealth Show, Curtis May interviews Brandi Jo Newman, a leading Infinite Banking practitioner and agency builder who has mastered the art of scalable growth through paid advertising, automation...

Real-estate operator August Biniaz (Co-Founder & CIO, CPI Capital) breaks down how he grew from agent and small developer to closing $225M+ in multifamily assets—plus the boutique advantages that win in today's market: cross-...

On this episode, Curtis May welcomes Brent Kesler, a former chiropractor who transformed his life by applying a 200-year-old wealth strategy once used by the Rockefellers and Morgans. After eliminating nearly $1 million in de...

In this episode, Curtis May sits down with Dr. Laquore J. Meadows, wealth strategist, educator, and CEO of Invest2Give and founder of Stocks & Sorors. Rising from poverty to earning her Ph.D., Dr. Meadows built a business ded...

Most business owners think filing taxes is enough. The truth? Compliance keeps you safe, but strategy builds wealth. In this episode of The Practical Wealth Show, Curtis sits down with Catrina M. Craft, CPA and tax strategist...

Taxes are your single biggest wealth transfer bigger than housing, food, or payroll. In this episode, Curtis May sits down with Matthew Pearson, co-founder of Advisors Excel, to uncover why most families and business owners o...

It’s not what you make, it’s what you keep. In Episode 2, Curtis uncovers the five major ways you’re likely transferring wealth away from your family—without realizing it. These aren’t budget cuts or coupon tips. These are hi...

Think self-storage is just a bunch of metal doors and padlocks? Think again. In this episode, Curtis May sits down with Joe Downs, co-founder of The Belrose Group, to reveal how this overlooked asset class is creating both ac...

In this episode of The Practical Wealth Show, Curtis May sits down with Josh Marsden, MBA, the Founder & CEO of ARM5™ Formula Co., a seasoned entrepreneur, e-commerce investor, and host of The Build Your Wealth Show. Josh has...

Today on The Practical Wealth Show, I’m joined by a true master of sales and profit growth — Doug C. Brown. Doug is the CEO of CEO Sales Strategies and a Sales Revenue and Profit Growth Expert who’s helped companies like Intu...

If you're a property manager or real estate entrepreneur looking to grow without the overhead, this episode is for you. Peter Neubig, CEO of VPM Solutions and former property manager himself, shares how virtual talent is tran...

In this high-impact episode of The Practical Wealth Show, Curtis May welcomes legendary note investor Eddie Speed—founder of Colonial Funding Group and NoteSchool—for a masterclass in building wealth with notes instead of ren...

In this powerful follow-up episode, Curtis May welcomes back seasoned investor and educator Fred Moskowitz to dive deeper into the world of note investing. You’ll learn how to stop thinking like a borrower and start acting li...

In this episode, Curtis May sits down with Dr. Axel Meierhoefer, founder of Ideal Wealth Grower and host of The Ideal Investor Show. From military service to building a passive income portfolio, Axel shares how he helps aspir...