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The Price of Becoming: Why Excellence Never Arrives with Ryan Hawk (Ep. 19)

The Price of Becoming: Why Excellence Never Arrives with Ryan Hawk (Ep. 19)

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Ryan Hawk has interviewed over 650 of the world’s top leaders, and he says the most important thing he has learned from all of them has nothing to do with strategy. It comes down to one word: curiosity.

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Key Takeaways:

  • Ryan Hawk has interviewed over 650 world class leaders on The Learning Leader Show.
  • The most dangerous mindset for any leader is believing they have arrived.
  • Curiosity is Ryan’s number one way to give and receive love.
  • Jim Collins defines leadership as getting people to want to do what must be done.
  • Consistency and daily rituals matter more than motivation or intensity.
  • Excellence often looks boring from the outside, like a golfer who never misses a fairway.
  • Small daily habits compound into a life of continuous growth.

Chapters: 

  • 0:00  Meet The Learning Leader
  • 1:18  Why He Started Podcasting
  • 4:11  What Great Leaders Look Like
  • 6:29  The Danger Of Arrival
  • 8:21  The Real Price Of Excellence
  • 11:09  Curiosity As A Love Language
  • 15:04  The Question He Always Asks
  • 18:42  Defining True Leadership
  • 20:58  What Companies Get Wrong
  • 24:37  The Price He Pays Daily
  • 28:42  Why Boring Wins In Golf
  • 30:35  Final Thoughts And A Book Pick

 

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Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

 

About Our Guest, Ryan Hawk: 

For the past decade, Ryan Hawk has interviewed more than 650 of the world’s most influential leaders, including Jim Collins, Simon Sinek, Adam Grant, Tony Robbins, James Clear, Jocko Willink, and JJ Redick, on The Learning Leader Show, an Apple Podcasts Best Seller for four years running and one of the top ranked business podcasts in the world.

Ryan is a bestselling author and keynote speaker who has worked with organizations including Salesforce, LinkedIn, Microsoft, and Dell. His books include Welcome to Management, The Pursuit of Excellence, and The Score That Matters, and his newest release, The Price of Becoming, explores how small, consistent choices compound into a life of continuous growth.

A former college quarterback and twelve year corporate sales leader, Ryan now spends his time studying excellence, working with leadership teams, and preparing for his next conversation on The Learning Leader Show.

 

TFO Wealth Partners, LLC (“TFO”) is an SEC-registered investment advisor located in Maumee, OH. Brady Fineske is a Partner and investment adviser representative of TFO. Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training. The opinions expressed in this podcast are for general informational and educational purposes only, are subject to change at any time, and should not be construed as TFO’s or Mr. Fineske’s solicitation to effect, or attempt to effect, transactions in securities, or the rendering of personalized investment advice. 

All investments and strategies, including any described in this podcast, have the potential for profit or loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results.  Any index performance described in this broadcast does not reflect the deduction of transaction, management, or other fees that would decrease performance results. While the information presented in this podcast is believed to be factual and up to date, TFO or Mr. Fineske does not guarantee its accuracy, and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed. Listeners should not rely on the content of this podcast as the sole basis for their legal, tax, investment, financial planning or estate planning decisions and should always consult an attorney or tax professional or any other investment professional regarding what may be appropriate for their specific situations.

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The Letter That Changes Everything: The Legacy Letter with Blake Brewer (Ep. 18)

The Letter That Changes Everything: The Legacy Letter with Blake Brewer (Ep. 18)

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What if the most powerful thing you could give your family had nothing to do with money? In this episode, Brady sits down with Blake Brewer, founder of the Legacy Letter, to explore one of the most personal and transformative conversations we have had on this show. Blake’s story begins with tragedy and ends with a mission that has already touched thousands of families.

At 19 years old, Blake lost his father in a drowning accident while on a family vacation. Hours later, his mother handed him a letter his dad had written and planned to give him on that very trip. That letter changed the trajectory of Blake’s grief, his faith, and ultimately his entire career. Today Blake is on a mission to help one million parents write a meaningful, lasting letter to the people they love most.

Key Takeaways:

  • A parent’s written words can anchor a child through grief in ways nothing else can.
  • The Legacy Letter follows a proven structure: intro, apology, love, pride, belief, advice, and closing.
  • The apology section is the hardest part and the most important. Own it without blame.
  • Your children are telling themselves a story about how much you love them. It may not match yours.
  • This letter is not about death. It is about pouring into your family right now.
  • Done is better than perfect. Sooner is always better than later.
  • TFO is hosting a virtual Legacy Letter event with Blake on September 24th. Contact us through the show notes to join.

Chapters:

0:30 Today’s Guest & Topic
1:35 The Day Everything Changed
5:00 Underwater and Out of Options
6:40 The Letter That Saved Him
9:08 Pain Into Purpose
11:51 The Power of Time
14:28 A Blank Sheet of Paper
16:07 What is a Legacy Letter?
20:11 When and How to Deliver It
21:40 The Daughter Who Didn’t Know
24:48 Mistakes People Make
26:36 Don’t Wait Another Day

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About Our Guest, Blake Brewer:

Blake Brewer is the founder of the Legacy Letter and the Legacy Letter Challenge. His mission grew directly out of one of the most devastating moments of his life. At 19, Blake lost his father in a drowning accident during a family vacation in Hawaii. Hours after the tragedy, his mother found a letter his father had written and planned to deliver on that trip. That letter shaped how Blake grieved, how he healed, and ultimately how he chose to live.

After spending years mentoring college students and witnessing the impact his father’s words continued to have on his own life, Blake developed a structured process to help other parents write meaningful letters to their children. He has since guided thousands of families through the experience and is working toward his goal of helping one million moms and dads put their most important words on paper.

Blake has been featured on The Today Show, The Mike Huckabee Show, and numerous other platforms. He speaks to groups across the country and works with families at live and virtual events to help them capture their legacy in a form that can be held, read, and passed down for generations.

TFO Wealth Partners, LLC (“TFO”) is an SEC-registered investment advisor located in Maumee, OH. Brady Fineske is a Partner and investment adviser representative of TFO. Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training. The opinions expressed in this podcast are for general informational and educational purposes only, are subject to change at any time, and should not be construed as TFO’s or Mr. Fineske’s solicitation to effect, or attempt to effect, transactions in securities, or the rendering of personalized investment advice.

All investments and strategies, including any described in this podcast, have the potential for profit or loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Any index performance described in this broadcast does not reflect the deduction of transaction, management, or other fees that would decrease performance results. While the information presented in this podcast is believed to be factual and up to date, TFO or Mr. Fineske does not guarantee its accuracy, and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed. Listeners should not rely on the content of this podcast as the sole basis for their legal, tax, investment, financial planning or estate planning decisions and should always consult an attorney or tax professional or any other investment professional regarding what may be appropriate for their specific situations.
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Your Home Is The New Cyber Battleground: Protecting Your Family in a Digital World with Dr. Chris Pierson (Ep. 16)

Your Home Is The New Cyber Battleground: Protecting Your Family in a Digital World with Dr. Chris Pierson (Ep. 16)

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In this episode of the Wealth and Purpose Podcast, Brady Fineske speaks with Dr. Chris Pierson, founder and CEO of BlackCloak, about why successful families have become the most targeted group in cybercrime and what you can do about it. From AI-powered voice clones to hacked Gmail accounts that unlock an entire financial life, Dr. Pierson reveals the threats hiding in plain sight and offers practical, immediate steps to protect yourself and the people you love. What does cybersecurity have to do with wealth? As it turns out, everything. In this eye-opening conversation, Brady Fineske sits down with Dr. Chris Pierson, founder and CEO of BlackCloak, to explore why high-net-worth individuals and their families have become the most attractive targets for cybercriminals and nation-state hackers. The threats are not abstract. They are happening in your email inbox, on your children’s devices, in your aging parents’ phone calls, and increasingly, at your front door.

Dr. Pierson brings 25 years of cybersecurity expertise to a conversation that is equal parts alarming and actionable. From kidnap-and-ransom schemes that started with a hacked Gmail account, to AI-generated voice clones targeting elderly parents, this episode connects the dots between your digital life and your physical safety. More importantly, it gives you a clear-eyed framework for protecting yourself, your family, and your legacy before something goes wrong.

Key Takeaways:

  • High-net-worth families are deliberately targeted because the financial upside rivals hacking entire corporations, with far less security standing in the way.
  • Your home network and personal email account are the number one entry points for cyber attacks, not your company’s systems.
  • Children’s large digital footprints and lack of cybersecurity training make them an easy and frequently exploited soft target.
  • Elderly parents are especially vulnerable to phone-based scams built on publicly available personal information and scripted confidence schemes.
  • The three steps to protect against scams are issue spotting through education, slowing down time, and having a trusted guide who can interrupt the panic cycle.
  • A free credit freeze on Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion remains one of the most effective, underused tools available to anyone.
  • AI has dramatically accelerated cyberattacks, enabling criminals to target thousands of individuals daily using deep fakes, voice cloning, and automated reconnaissance.

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About Our Guest, Dr. Chris Pierson: 

Dr. Chris Pierson is the Founder and CEO of BlackCloak, the company behind the first Digital Executive Protection Platform. Over a 25-year career in cybersecurity and privacy, Chris has served on the Department of Homeland Security’s Privacy Committee and Cybersecurity Subcommittee, held leadership roles as Chief Privacy Officer for the Royal Bank of Scotland, and served as President of the FBI’s Arizona InfraGard chapter.

Prior to BlackCloak, Chris was a founding executive and General Counsel at Viewpost and began his career as a corporate attorney establishing a cybersecurity practice for companies that had been hacked or experienced data breaches. He is a globally recognized keynote speaker and a Distinguished Fellow of the Ponemon Institute.


TFO Wealth Partners, LLC (“TFO”) is an SEC-registered investment advisor located in Maumee, OH. Brady Fineske is a Partner and investment adviser representative of TFO. Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training. The opinions expressed in this podcast are for general informational and educational purposes only, are subject to change at any time, and should not be construed as TFO’s or Mr. Fineske’s solicitation to effect, or attempt to effect, transactions in securities, or the rendering of personalized investment advice. 

All investments and strategies, including any described in this podcast, have the potential for profit or loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results.  Any index performance described in this broadcast does not reflect the deduction of transaction, management, or other fees that would decrease performance results. While the information presented in this podcast is believed to be factual and up to date, TFO or Mr. Fineske does not guarantee its accuracy, and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed. Listeners should not rely on the content of this podcast as the sole basis for their legal, tax, investment, financial planning or estate planning decisions and should always consult an attorney or tax professional or any other investment professional regarding what may be appropriate for their specific situations.
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The Paradox of Success: Why Getting What You Want Isn’t Enough with Dr. Rick Eigenbrod (Ep. 15)

The Paradox of Success: Why Getting What You Want Isn’t Enough with Dr. Rick Eigenbrod (Ep. 15)

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In this episode of the Wealth & Purpose Podcast, Brady Fineske speaks with Dr. Rick Eigenbrod, author of What Happens When You Get What You Want and co-author of the Yale case study What’s Next? The Entrepreneur’s Epilogue and the Paradox of Success. Dr. Eigenbrod shares what actually happens after achieving significant success — not the theory, but the lived reality experienced by entrepreneurs, executives, and high achievers who reach the finish line only to find it isn’t what they imagined.

The conversation explores why so many successful people feel lost, adrift, and unprepared after selling a business or reaching a major life milestone, and what it takes to rediscover structure, meaning, and identity on the other side of success.

Dr. Eigenbrod emphasizes the importance of understanding who you are now, what truly matters to you, and how to follow the small signals of vitality that point toward a more fulfilling next chapter.

Key points from this episode:

  • Why achieving a significant goal can come with unexpected loss, and why so few people are prepared for it
  • How the disruption to structure, meaning, and identity creates the “paradox of success”
  • Why the tools that made you successful can actually work against you in this next phase of life
  • The focusing illusion — and why our picture of “happily ever after” leaves out everything that matters
  • Why “purpose” can feel overwhelming, and the simpler question to ask instead
  • How to follow the vitality — the small inklings that point toward your next chapter
  • Resources, programs, and books to help navigate life after the exit

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About Our Guest, Dr. Rick Eigenbrod:: 

Dr. Rick Eigenbrod is an experienced Executive Coach, Organizational Development Consultant, and author of What Happens When You Get What You Want. His work centers on helping leaders and high achievers navigate growth, transition, and performance through innovative approaches to leadership development and change management. He is also co-author of the Yale case study What’s Next? The Entrepreneur’s Epilogue and the Paradox of Success.

He has led change management and performance projects for organizations including AT&T, Google, United HealthCare, and the Hewlett Foundation, and has served as a featured Resource Speaker for more than 500 Vistage groups nationwide, earning the distinction of USA Speaker of the Year for Vistage Canada.

Rick holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Michigan State University, an M.A. from Auburn University, and a B.A. from Tulane University.

TFO Wealth Partners, LLC (“TFO”) is an SEC-registered investment advisor located in Maumee, OH. Brady Fineske is a Partner and investment adviser representative of TFO. Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training. The opinions expressed in this podcast are for general informational and educational purposes only, are subject to change at any time, and should not be construed as TFO’s or Mr. Fineske’s solicitation to effect, or attempt to effect, transactions in securities, or the rendering of personalized investment advice. 

All investments and strategies, including any described in this podcast, have the potential for profit or loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results.  Any index performance described in this broadcast does not reflect the deduction of transaction, management, or other fees that would decrease performance results. While the information presented in this podcast is believed to be factual and up to date, TFO or Mr. Fineske does not guarantee its accuracy, and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed. Listeners should not rely on the content of this podcast as the sole basis for their legal, tax, investment, financial planning or estate planning decisions and should always consult an attorney or tax professional or any other investment professional regarding what may be appropriate for their specific situations.


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Tuning Out Market Noise: Gerard O’Reilly on Discipline, AI, and Smarter Investing (Ep. 14)

Tuning Out Market Noise: Gerard O’Reilly on Discipline, AI, and Smarter Investing (Ep. 14)

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In this episode of the Wealth & Purpose Podcast, Brady Fineske speaks with Gerard O’Reilly, Co-CEO and Co-Chief Investment Officer at Dimensional. Gerard shares how investors can handle market noise, uncertainty, and global events while staying focused on long-term outcomes. 

The conversation examines the role of discipline, proper asset allocation, and understanding market pricing in building wealth over time. They also discuss common investor mistakes, tax efficiency, private markets, and emerging topics like AI, highlighting where innovation adds value and where it does not. 

Gerard emphasizes the importance of having a plan, working with professionals, and maintaining a consistent investment approach across changing environments

Key points from this episode:

  • How to tune out market noise and stay disciplined during periods of uncertainty, and why long-term investors may be rewarded for patience
  • Why asset allocation and understanding risk matter more than chasing returns, especially in volatile markets
  • The dangers of reacting to short-term performance, and how market prices already reflect available information
  • How tax efficiency and “tax alpha” may enhance outcomes, and the trade-offs investors should consider
  • How to evaluate private markets, crypto, and other alternatives through the lens of expected returns and cash flows
  • Why markets function as a form of aggregated intelligence, and how factors like size, value, and profitability drive long-term returns
  • And more!

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About Our Guest, Gerard O’Reilly:: 

Gerard O’Reilly is the Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Dimensional Fund Advisors, where he helps guide the firm’s global vision, strategy, and investment philosophy. Since joining Dimensional in 2004, he has played a key role in advancing the firm’s systematic, research-driven approach to investing. Previously serving as Head of Research, he was instrumental in applying academic insights to real-world portfolios and continues to serve on both the Investment Research Committee and Investment Committee.

Gerard holds a PhD in aeronautics from California Institute of Technology and earned his undergraduate and master’s degrees in physics and high-performance computing from Trinity College Dublin. He also serves on the boards of Dimensional’s US mutual funds and ETFs.

TFO Wealth Partners, LLC (“TFO”) is an SEC-registered investment advisor located in Maumee, OH. Brady Fineske is a Partner and investment adviser representative of TFO. Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training. The opinions expressed in this podcast are for general informational and educational purposes only, are subject to change at any time, and should not be construed as TFO’s or Mr. Fineske’s solicitation to effect, or attempt to effect, transactions in securities, or the rendering of personalized investment advice. 

All investments and strategies, including any described in this podcast, have the potential for profit or loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results.  Any index performance described in this broadcast does not reflect the deduction of transaction, management, or other fees that would decrease performance results. While the information presented in this podcast is believed to be factual and up to date, TFO or Mr. Fineske does not guarantee its accuracy, and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed. Listeners should not rely on the content of this podcast as the sole basis for their legal, tax, investment, financial planning or estate planning decisions and should always consult an attorney or tax professional or any other investment professional regarding what may be appropriate for their specific situations.

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Raising Resilient Heirs: John Cunningham on Teaching the “Four R” Framework (Ep. 8)

Raising Resilient Heirs: John Cunningham on Teaching the “Four R” Framework (Ep. 8)

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Wealth can open doors, but it can also close off growth if the next generation isn’t prepared for struggle, purpose, and perspective. 

The real challenge isn’t creating wealth, it’s preparing your children to handle it with character and meaning.

In this episode, host Brady Fineske speaks with executive coach and former psychotherapist John Cunningham, M.A., about helping families build resilience and purpose across generations. John explains how to prevent “inheritance waiters,” how to guide children through transitions, and how to measure maturity through his “Four R’s” framework.

Key Takeaways:

  • The danger of raising “inheritance waiters”, children waiting for wealth instead of creating their own path
  • Why parents’ desire to make life easier for their kids can backfire
  • How to ask the question: “What evidence do you have that your wealth helps, not harms, your children?”
  • The “Four R’s”, restraint, respect, reverence, and reciprocity, as tools to gauge character development
  • How storytelling and shared family activities can pass down values more effectively than lectures
  • And more!

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About Our Guest: 

John Cunningham, M.A., long-time speaker, trainer, psychotherapist, and coach, brings vast experience and a unique and compelling skill-set to the financial services industry. As a relationship-based business consultant, John assists executives, advisors, business leaders, and organizations to create possibilities and outcomes previously unimagined by recognizing and removing personal and professional barriers to success to maximize potential, gratification, and profit. He offers coaching, training, and strategic planning for effective client engagement beyond the standard financial industry talking points, unshakeable confidence derived from deep self-understanding, and the leadership competence required for navigating the hidden elements of human, group, team, and family dynamics. Understanding oneself and the ability to see into the quietly held desires and dreams of others is the invaluable intangible essential to any relationship-based business. Trainings and private coaching sessions with John advance experienced advisors to the highest levels of gratification and success at work, and beyond.

 

TFO Wealth Partners, LLC (“TFO”) is an SEC-registered investment advisor located in Maumee, OH. Brady Fineske is a Partner and investment adviser representative of TFO. Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training. The opinions expressed in this podcast are for general informational and educational purposes only, are subject to change at any time, and should not be construed as TFO’s or Mr. Fineske’s solicitation to effect, or attempt to effect, transactions in securities, or the rendering of personalized investment advice. 

All investments and strategies, including any described in this podcast, have the potential for profit or loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results.  Any index performance described in this broadcast does not reflect the deduction of transaction, management, or other fees that would decrease performance results. While the information presented in this podcast is believed to be factual and up to date, TFO or Mr. Fineske does not guarantee its accuracy, and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed. Listeners should not rely on the content of this podcast as the sole basis for their legal, tax, investment, financial planning or estate planning decisions and should always consult an attorney or tax professional or any other investment professional regarding what may be appropriate for their specific situations. 

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