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In this episode if The Millionaire Choice, Tony talks with Simon Popple, an avid gold expert and investor, about today's economy and the importance gold has held in the financial system for over 5,000 years.

My job — the whole reason I started Get Money Smart — is to help you say goodbye to scarcity and hello to abundance. To help you stop surviving and start building. But here’s the hard truth I see every single day: most of you are stuck in first gear.

What does it really take to go from an ordinary middle-class income to millionaire status — in under a decade? In this episode of The Millionaire Choice Podcast, Tony interviews Lane Kawaoka, Author of The Wealth Elevator. Lane shares the real story of how he built his wealth through strategic real estate investing, smart diversification, and the critical mindset shifts that made it all possible.

Most people hope to become wealthy. A select few actually do. What separates them isn't income, luck, or inheritance — it's timing. Specifically, knowing exactly what to do with money at each stage of life. This guide is the roadmap. Whether you're reading this as a parent laying the foundation for your child, a 25-year-old just getting started, or someone in your 40s who wants to make sure you're on the right path — this is your playbook. Follow it decade by decade. Share it

In this episode, I sit down with Eric Runge for one of those conversations that genuinely shifts how you think about wealth, money, and the future of finance. Eric's story is remarkable — he grew up in a lower middle-income household and worked his way into the world of ultra-high-net-worth family offices, and the perspective that journey gave him is something you just can't manufacture.

How to Audit Your Spending and Reclaim HundredS OF hidden DOLLARS Every Month Most people don't have a money problem. They have a visibility problem. They work hard, bring home a solid paycheck, and still find themselves wondering where it all went by the 20th of the month. We call that too much month at the end of the paycheck. Sound familiar? It's pretty common. The truth is, your money is going somewhere — it's just not going anywhere that's good for you. Subscription serv

In this episode of The Millionaire Choice, Tony talks with Robert Ciciliano, Founder of Protect Now, about how to protect your wealth and money from cyber attacks and hackers.

Let me tell you something that took me way too long to figure out. Growing up in Nashville, in a home where money was always tight, always stressful, and never talked about in any kind of productive way, I thought that's just how life worked. You go to work. You get paid. You pay your bills — if you're lucky. And then you do it all over again. Nobody in my world was talking about investing, building wealth, or becoming a millionaire. That wasn't for people like us.

In this episode of The Millionaire Choice, Tony talks with David Nassief, Author of One Page Wealth Compass as he shares his story of being broke in his early 60s to millionaire in his late 60s! It's never too late to become a millionaire! Learn how to build wealth at any age with David Nassief's journey from financial difficulties to millionaire status in his 60s. Perfect for those feeling it's too late to start.

Most people never build wealth — not because it's complicated, but because they skip the basics. Let me be straight with you: building wealth isn't some secret reserved for the ultra-talented or the ultra-lucky. It's available to almost anyone who's willing to get disciplined, stay intentional, and follow a clear plan. The problem isn't knowledge — it's execution. Most people know what to do. They just don't do it.

In this episode of The Millionaire Choice Podcast, Tony talks with Max Emma, the CEO of Bookskeeping, about his remarkable journey from being an immigrant from the Soviet Union to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the United States. His story is not just about personal triumph but also about the strategic insights he gained along the way.

In this episode of The Millionaire Choice, Tony talks with Corey Wayne as he shares his transformative journey from growing up on a farm in Tennessee to becoming a successful real estate entrepreneur in New York City. Corey discusses how his farming background instilled a strong work ethic and a unique perspective on property values, which he leveraged to navigate the competitive NYC real estate market.

On this episode of The Millionaire Choice Podcast, Tony talks with Jaden Sterling, founder of Sterling Stock Picker. Jaden shares his unique insights on market strategies, the importance of values-based investing, and the coming shifts in the financial system. Discover practical tips for building wealth, protecting your assets, and understanding the hidden forces shaping our economy.

I want to ask you something that might be a little uncomfortable. Do you have a plan to become a millionaire? Not a hope. Not a vague intention to "do better with money someday." An actual, written plan with a real date on it — a date when you will cross the million-dollar mark? If you're like most people, the honest answer is no. And I get it, because for a long time, my answer was no too.

On this episode of The Millionaire Choice, Tony talks with Chad Taylor, a wealth advisor who defies the odds of traditional wealth-building narratives. Chad's journey from a modest upbringing in Nebraska to becoming a leading financial expert in San Diego is a testament to the power of perseverance, strategic planning, and resilience. He shares how his experiences during the financial crashes of 2000 and 2008 shaped his approach to risk management and wealth creation.

Let me ask you something, and I want you to really think about it. At some point in your career, somebody helped you. Maybe it was a boss who took you under their wing, a colleague who showed you the ropes, or a mentor who helped you avoid a mistake that could have set you back years. Most of us, if we're honest, didn't get where we are entirely on our own. Someone opened a door, shared some hard-earned wisdom, or just told us the truth when we needed to hear it.

In Episode 140 of The Millionaire Choice Podcast, Tony sits down with Troy Plota — serial entrepreneur, award-winning photographer, app developer, and Founder & CEO of Plotaverse. Troy's journey spans four decades of professional content creation, a #1 App Store hit, a head-on collision with Apple, and a remarkable pivot back to building something new. This episode dives into the entrepreneur's mindset, overcoming adversity, creative innovation, and what it really takes to bu

In Episode 140 of The Millionaire Choice Podcast, Tony sits down with Troy Plota — serial entrepreneur, award-winning photographer, app developer, and Founder & CEO of Plotaverse. Troy's journey spans four decades of professional content creation, a #1 App Store hit, a head-on collision with Apple, and a remarkable pivot back to building something new. This episode dives into the entrepreneur's mindset, overcoming adversity, creative innovation, and what it really takes to bu

I’m excited to officially announce the launch of a new community I’ve been working on called Get Money Smart, hosted on Skool.

Your Cash is Losing the Fight. Here's How to Win It Back. Let me ask you a question. Where is your emergency fund sitting right now? If you're like most Americans, it's in a savings account or money market account. Maybe you're proud of it. You worked hard to build it. You've got three to six months of expenses saved up, right where the experts told you to put it. Good job. Here's the problem. That money is losing the fight every single day. Not because you're doing anything