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Chief Change Officer#367 Michael Sakraida: Money, Media, and the Myths That Keep Us Stuck—Part Two In today’s world, financial advice is everywhere—but rarely helpful.In Part Two, Michael Sakraida continues dismantling outdated ideas about wealth, offering a fresh framework that centers emotional intelligence and personal values. He explains why legacy isn’t just about what you leave behind, but how you live today. From the limits of “aggressive investor” labels to the chaos of unregulated financial influencers, Michael unpacks the hidden damage done by bad advice—and what real financial coaching should look like.This episode is a must-listen if you’re tired of one-size-fits-all strategies and ready to treat your...
2025-05-1322 min
Chief Change Officer#366 Michael Sakraida: Rethinking Wealth, Balance, and What Really Makes Us Happy—Part One Michael Sakraida didn’t write a money manual. He wrote a mindset shift.In Part One, the author of Money, Balance and Joy shares how his upbringing, career in finance, and burnout led him to a new definition of wealth—one that includes time freedom and emotional fulfillment, not just financial metrics. He questions why Wall Street ignores the emotional toll of economic instability and how media-driven fear only adds to our sense of isolation and failure.This episode covers the emotional underbelly of money: why we feel stuck, what control really looks like, and how...
2025-05-1325 min
Chief Change Officer#230 Michael Sakraida: Change Your Money Mindset, Change Your Life – Part Two Michael Sakraida isn’t here to tell you to cut lattes or max out your 401(k)—he’s here to flip the script on wealth and happiness. In Money, Balance and Joy, he argues that real financial success isn’t just about money—it’s about balancing cash, time, and social wealth. Along the way, he takes jabs at Wall Street, risk tolerance surveys, and what he calls the “Financial Media Smut Club.” If you’re tired of boring money advice, this episode delivers hard truths with a side of humor. Part Two.Key Highlights of Our Interview:
2025-03-1422 min
Chief Change Officer#229 Michael Sakraida: Change Your Money Mindset, Change Your Life – Part One Michael Sakraida believes wealth isn’t just about your bank account—it’s about how you spend your time and who you spend it with. In Money, Balance and Joy, he exposes why traditional financial wisdom misses the mark and why the real key to happiness lies in balancing money, time, and relationships. He also dishes out some well-aimed criticism at Wall Street, personal finance “experts,” and the media’s obsession with financial doom and gloom. This episode might just change the way you think about money forever. Part One.Key Highlights of Our Interview:Zen and...
2025-03-1325 min
Chief Change Officer#140 From Dollars to Smiles: Michael Sakraida’s Playbook for Wealth and Joy – Part Two Part Two.Michael Sakraida, the Money Philosopher and author of Money, Balance and Joy: Improving Your Life Story, continues to unravel the art of balancing wealth and happiness. Spoiler: wealth is about much more than just money.In this episode, Michael introduces his three-part happiness equation—monetary wealth, time wealth, and social wealth—and how aligning them leads to a fulfilling life. He calls out Wall Street’s blind spots, takes on risk tolerance myths, and pokes fun at the “Financial Media Smut Club” for ignoring the emotional side of money.Ready to break free...
2025-01-1522 min
Chief Change Officer#139 From Dollars to Smiles: Michael Sakraida’s Playbook for Wealth and Joy – Part One Part One.Michael Sakraida, the mind behind Money, Balance and Joy: Improving Your Life Story, brings a fresh, philosophical perspective to the age-old debate: Can money buy happiness?Spoiler: It’s not about piling up cash.Michael reveals his three-part happiness equation—monetary wealth, time wealth, and social wealth—and why achieving balance between them is crucial.With wit and insight, he critiques Wall Street, risk tolerance surveys, and what he calls the “Financial Media Smut Club” for missing the emotional realities of personal finance. He’s not afraid to challenge...
2025-01-1524 min
The Measuring PostMichael SakraidaThe best-selling author of Money, Balance, Joy shares his opinions on the current market, financial advice, and how to find a balance between work and life.
2024-11-071h 10
The Measuring PostMichael SakraidaThe best-selling author of Money, Balance, Joy shares his opinions on the current market, financial advice, and how to find a balance between work and life.
2024-11-071h 10
The Money, Balance, Joy PodcastBeating Presidential election & other emotions-based investment & life challenges.Michael Sakraida's guest is John Coyne, who is Chair of Ategenos Capital. This podcast is for individuals and financial advisors. Both will have a greater understanding of your journey for a Total Wealth life that Mike covered in his book, Money, Balance, Joy - Improving Your Life Story (Amazon). And both will feeling calmer and more optimistic about their lives than they've probably have felt, lately.John was generous enough to offer to help individuals find advisors who follow the Money, Balance, Joy approach, and help advisors better help their clients in today's investment and economic environment. Just...
2024-11-0529 min
Chief Change Officer#48 Money Philosopher Michael Sakraida: Money, Joy, and Navigating Life’s Curveballs – Part Two Part Two.Money Philosopher Michael Sakraida, author of Money, Balance and Joy: Improving Your Life Story, dives into the chaos of balancing wealth and happiness in today’s noisy ever-changing world.Spoiler: it’s not just about stacking cash.Michael unveils his three-part happiness equation—monetary wealth, time wealth, and social wealth—and why you need all three in harmony to live your best life.He doesn’t hold back, taking shots at Wall Street, risk tolerance tests, and the “Financial Media Smut Club” for ignoring the emotional reality of money management. Fr...
2024-10-1122 min
Chief Change Officer#47 Money Philosopher Michael Sakraida: Money, Joy, and Navigating Life’s Curveballs – Part One Part One.Money Philosopher Michael Sakraida, author of Money, Balance and Joy: Improving Your Life Story, dives into the chaos of balancing wealth and happiness in today’s noisy ever-changing world.Spoiler: it’s not just about stacking cash.Michael unveils his three-part happiness equation—monetary wealth, time wealth, and social wealth—and why you need all three in harmony to live your best life.He doesn’t hold back, taking shots at Wall Street, risk tolerance tests, and the “Financial Media Smut Club” for ignoring the emotional reality of money management. Fr...
2024-10-1025 min
Transform your MindCard Counting in the Stock Market: A Guide to Smarter InvestingMichael Sakraida is a seasoned wealth management specialist with extensive experience in guiding both financial professionals and their clients towards achieving financial balance and joy. Author of the transformative book Money Balance and Joy, Michael brings a holistic approach to wealth management, focusing on aligning monetary success with emotional well-being. Episode Summary:Topics covered include the destructive emotions that influence financial decisions, strategies to avoid common investment pitfalls, and the paramount significance of aligning one's investments with personal beliefs and values. Michael passionately underscores the need for a balanced approach to l...
2024-08-121h 11
The Money, Balance, Joy PodcastFree help finding the right financial advisor for youOur guest, Pam Kreuger, is an expert at evaluating financial advisors and recommending the right one for each individual or couple. She is the founder and CEO of Wealthramp. For years she had her own financial news show, and currently hosts a critically acclaimed total wealth podcast for women. + It is difficult for individuals to evaluate financial advisors+ It is important to know the value elite advisors add for their clients+ Advisor relationships are way different from that with other professionals+ Avoid being inundated with advisors selling their services+Take the next steps to se...
2024-08-0746 min
The Money, Balance, Joy PodcastYou Can Have a 4-Day WorkweekOur host, Mike Sakraida, wrote the highly acclaimed book, Money, Balance, Joy - Improving Your Life Story, on Amazon. Charles Alexander, our guest, is THE top facilitator for helping professionals reduce their hours worked, while delighting their clients even more. And, yes, some of you can have a 4-day workweek! You are a key part of our conversation, where: 1. You'll learn the simple process to significantly reduce your hours worked; 2. You'll be able to form or join a community of like-minded people to actually achieve this vital goal...
2024-06-0729 min
The Money, Balance, Joy PodcastAdvisors transitioning to the right firmOur host, Mike Sakraida, wrote the highly acclaimed Money, Balance, Joy - Improving Your Life Story book on Amazon. Mark Elzweig, our guest, is one of the best independent financial advisor recruiters in the United States. You are a key part of our conversation, where: 1. You'll learn the four proven steps to join the right firm for you; 2. You'll be able to capitalize on the "sports agent" approach of an elite independent recruiter; and 3. Know the next steps to take, even if you're not currently loo...
2024-06-0722 min
The Money, Balance, Joy PodcastEasy client referrals that workOur host, Mike Sakraida, wrote the highly acclaimed book, Money, Balance, Joy - Improving Your Life Story on Amazon. Bill Cates, our guest, is THE expert on helping financial advisors and other professionals obtain a strong and steady stream of quality client referrals. You'll be the key part of an enjoyable conversation, where: 1. You will hear how you can be successful with client referrals, even if you've struggled with it in the past; 2. You will feel confident in your ability to become a client referral master; and 3. You wil...
2024-06-0736 min
Engineering Emotions and Energy with Justin Wenck, Ph.D.Redefining Wealth: Emotional Intelligence, Values-Driven Investing, and the Pursuit of JoyEmbark on a transformative exploration of what it truly means to be wealthy with our guest Michael Sakraida, an esteemed author and sharp critic of the wealth management industry. This episode promises a journey beyond the bank account, into the realms of time richness, social wealth, and the joy that comes from a life well-lived. Mike's insights will challenge your preconceptions, illustrating that managing your money is simpler than you think and that guidance can be a beacon through the fog of financial decisions. With stories and strategies drawn from his book, "Money, Balance, Joy - Improving Yo...
2024-04-2350 min
The Money, Balance, Joy PodcastBusiness owners and advisors benefiting from outsourced CFO - Ryan Page & Backpocket CPAOur host, Mike Sakraida is the author of the highly acclaimed book, Money, Balance, Joy - Improving Your Life Story on Amazon.This is a continuation of Michael Sakraida helping individuals, business owners, and financial advisors have more fulfilling and meaningful lives of money, balance, and joy. Our Guest, Ryan Page, is the owner of Backpocket CFO. He helps business owners have more money, balance, and joy through his fractional CFO service.Numbers, and how they're handled, matter for a fulfilling life of money, balance, and joy.+ Ryan's "aha" moment behind his mi...
2024-04-1914 min
The Money, Balance, Joy PodcastOvercoming Fear of Change for individuals and financial advisors - Mark ElzweigOur host, Mike Sakraida, is the author of the acclaimed book, Money, Balance, Joy - Improving Your Life Story on Amazon. Our guest, Mark Elzweig, will discuss a remarkably simple and effective way we can overcome our fear of change. This is for our personal as well as our work lives. And, best of all, Mark will help us get to effectively implementing that change.Podcast ResourcesMark Elzweig's email (for advisors to start a conversation about their current and potential firm for their adv...
2024-04-1921 min
The Money, Balance, Joy PodcastVolunteering In Your Community for Fulfillment with Michael DrennanYour host, Mike Sakraida, wrote the highly acclaimed book, Money, Balance, Joy - Improving Your Life Story on Amazon. Most people who are happy and fulfilled have some connection with their local or some other community. Volunteering is a great way to make such a connection, and bring more joy in your life. Our guest, Michael Drennan, was fortunate to learn this lesson early in his life. Despite his substantial business success, he values his philanthropy and volunteering the most. + Volunteering is much more fulfilling than just donating money + Doesn't need to be a lar...
2024-04-1918 min
2024-04-1921 min
Hello Sunday with Lokeish UmakMichael Sakraida: We all need a path for our journeyMichael Sakraida is the author of the book “Money, Balance, Joy,” which improves your life story. He is also the founder of a coaching-based programme related to his book. Michael is a financial advisor for firms and companies. He brings us to our self-awareness of fulfilling and meaningful lives. Michael guides us on the sidelines of distractive emotions and leverages our positive emotions and values.
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2023-12-1436 min