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In this episode, Joseph Ryan Smolarz sits down with Pete Krull to break down impact investing, ESG, and how smart capital can drive real-world change. They explore how sustainable investing has evolved, why environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics actually function as risk management tools, and how climate exposure can materially affect investment returns.

Pete explains why personalized financial planning matters more than generic models, why relationships come before portfolios, and how values-aligned investing leads to better long-term outcomes for clients. The conversation also highlights how parents and advisors can teach the next generation to “vote with their money” — building habits of responsible consumption and intentional investing.

If you want to understand impact investing, climate risk, ESG investing, and how entrepreneurship can shape a more sustainable future, this episode is a must-watch.

Topics covered:
• What impact investing really means
• How ESG reduces investment risk
• Climate change and portfolio performance
• Relationship-based financial planning
• Teaching kids about responsible investing
• How entrepreneurs can create positive change

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Financial Strategies for Medical Practices: Interview with Fractional CFO Carl Stoddard | Medicine and Money Show

Want to maximize your medical practice profits? In this episode, host Ryan Smolarz interviews Carl Stoddard, a fractional CFO specializing in medical practice financial strategies. Carl discusses the critical financial aspects doctors face when running their practices.

🎯 CHAPTERS & TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction to Medical Practice Financial Management
3:30 - Carl Stoddard: Fractional CFO for Medical Practices
7:00 - Understanding Practice Profit Margins
11:15 - Key Financial Metrics Every Doctor Should Track
16:00 - CFO vs. CPA: Which Does Your Practice Need?
20:30 - Revenue Cycle Management for Physicians
25:00 - Managing Medical Practice Overhead
29:45 - Tax Strategies for Medical Professionals
34:15 - Building Wealth While Running a Practice
39:00 - Preparing Your Practice for Sale or Partnership
44:30 - Financial Forecasting and Planning
49:00 - Action Steps for Practice Owners
54:15 - Final Thoughts and Resources

📚 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
- Key financial metrics every doctor should track
- The difference between CFO and CPA services
- How to maximize medical practice profit margins
- Revenue cycle management best practices
- Tax strategies specifically for medical professionals
- How to manage practice overhead effectively
- Building personal wealth while running a practice
- Preparing for practice sale or partnership opportunities

💬 ENGAGEMENT HOOK:
What's your biggest financial challenge as a practice owner? Are you tracking the right metrics? Share your questions in the comments!

🎁 RESOURCES:
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Most physicians build wealth the WRONG way—and waste decades catching up.

But what if you could build a $10M+ investment portfolio using the strategies financial experts actually use?

In this episode, Dave Denniston (CFA Charter Holder & Fractional CFO) breaks down the exact financial framework physicians need to escape the debt trap and build real generational wealth.

🎯 THE FINANCIAL FOUNDATIONS PHYSICIANS NEED:

✅ Why most doctors stay poor (despite earning $200K+)
✅ The "financial avatars" framework for physicians
✅ How to think about risk differently than Wall Street teaches
✅ Why investing is MORE important than your salary
✅ The ONE metric that determines your financial future
✅ Tax strategies that save $50K-$200K annually
✅ Debt elimination in 5 years (instead of 20)

💰 THE REAL NUMBERS:
• A physician earning $250K/year can build a $10M portfolio in 15 years
• Tax optimization saves $20-40% of investment returns
• Proper risk management prevents devastating losses
• Compounding turns small investments into millions

📊 WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER:
• Different financial avatars in medicine (which are you?)
• Practical steps toward financial freedom
• How to think differently about risk, investing, and debt
• Income streams every physician should explore
• The tax mistakes costing you $500K+ in your career
• Why financial planning beats get-rich-quick schemes

📈 CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction to Financial Freedom for Doctors
3:15 - Dave Denniston: CFA and Financial Advisor Background
6:30 - Understanding Different Financial Avatars in Medicine
10:00 - The Real Cost of Medical School Debt
14:30 - Thinking Differently About Risk and Investing
18:45 - Income Streams Every Physician Should Consider
23:00 - The Power of Compounding for Doctors
27:30 - Behavioral Pitfalls to Avoid in Physician Investing
32:00 - Tax Strategies for Physician Wealth Building

🎤 FEATURED EXPERT: Dave Denniston, CFA Charter Holder
Financial advisor and entrepreneur specializing in physician financial planning

🔥 THIS EPISODE IS FOR:
• Doctors drowning in student loans
• Physicians making great income but not building wealth
• Medical professionals wanting financial independence
• Doctors tired of financial anxiety
• Healthcare entrepreneurs planning exits

⚠️ WARNING: Without proper financial strategy, physicians lose $3-5M in lifetime earning potential through tax inefficiency alone.

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TAGS: Physician Finances | Financial Freedom | Investment Strategy | Wealth Building | Doctor Money | Financial Planning | CFA Strategies | Debt Elimination | Physician Entrepreneur | Financial Independence

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Turning $10K into Millions: Real Estate Investment Strategies with Jorge Vasquez | Medicine and Money Show

Ready to build real wealth through real estate? In this episode, host Ryan Smolarz sits down with Jorge Vasquez, a seasoned investor, broker, and property manager who has built a robust real estate portfolio from scratch.

Jorge shares his journey from financial advisor to losing everything in the 2008 crash, to rebuilding his wealth with dozens of single-family rentals. Learn how doctors can start with just $10,000 and build a 10-year wealth plan through strategic real estate investing.

🎯 CHAPTERS & TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - How Doctors Can Build Wealth Through Real Estate
3:30 - Jorge Vasquez: From 2008 Crash to Real Estate Success
7:00 - Starting with $10,000: The 10-Year Wealth Plan
11:15 - Why Single-Family Homes Beat Multifamily for Doctors
15:30 - Understanding Real Estate Investment Strategies
19:45 - Structuring Financing for Maximum Returns
24:00 - Refinancing vs. Selling: When to Choose Each
28:30 - Building a Real Estate Portfolio While Practicing
33:00 - Risk Management in Real Estate Investing
37:15 - Creating Passive Income Streams for Physicians
41:35 - Final Thoughts and Getting Started

📚 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
- How to start real estate investing with just $10,000
- Why single-family homes often beat multifamily for doctors
- Reverse engineering a 10-year wealth plan
- How to structure financing for maximum returns
- The difference between refinancing and selling
- Building passive income while still practicing medicine
- Risk management strategies for physician investors
- How Jorge rebuilt after losing everything in 2008

💬 ENGAGEMENT HOOK:
Are you considering real estate investing? What's holding you back? Share your biggest questions or concerns in the comments!

🎁 RESOURCES:
Subscribe to the Medicine and Money Show for weekly content on physician wealth building, real estate investing, and financial freedom strategies.

#DoctorRealEstate #PhysicianInvesting #RealEstateWealth #PassiveIncome #WealthBuilding #SingleFamilyRentals #RealEstateForDoctors #PhysicianFinance #InvestmentProperty #FinancialFreedom

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In this episode of The Medicine and Money Show, Dr. Joseph Ryan Smolarz sits down with James Brown to unpack what actually builds trust in real estate—and why creative finance matters more than ever for doctors and high-income professionals.

James shares how he evaluates investor readiness, why trust starts with asking the right questions, and how alternative models like rent-to-own, co-living, and syndications can create alignment, reduce risk, and generate real impact. The conversation goes beyond tactics into entrepreneurship reality—what it really feels like, when to build passive income before making big career moves, and how investing restores autonomy in a system that often strips it away.

This is a practical, honest discussion about building wealth with integrity—without hype—and using capital to solve real problems while protecting your future.

What you’ll learn:

• How trust is built (and lost) with investors
• Rent-to-own vs. traditional rentals: alignment and risk
• Co-living as affordable housing and a viable investment
• Why doctors need investing to regain leverage and autonomy
• When to build passive income before quitting a stable career
• How to think like an investor—not a consumer

Who this is for:
Doctors, professionals, and entrepreneurs who want options—financial, professional, and personal—without gambling on shortcuts.

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In this episode, Lane Kawaoka shares his journey starting as a non-accredited investor and how he used real estate to systematically build wealth. Beginning with single-family rental properties as a young engineer, Lane explains how reaching key net-worth milestones unlocks new investing opportunities.

Lane introduces the powerful concept of the Wealth Elevator, a framework that helps investors understand where they are financially—and what strategies make sense at each level. Whether you're just getting started or aiming to become an accredited investor, this episode breaks down how to think long-term, scale intelligently, and use real estate as a vehicle for financial freedom.

This conversation is ideal for doctors, professionals, and high-income earners who want to move beyond traditional investing and understand how real estate wealth is actually built.

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Discover the candid thoughts and opinions of children when it comes to the topic of money. In this insightful video, kids share their perspectives on savings, spending, and the value of money. Gain a fresh and unfiltered insight into how the younger generation perceives financial matters. Watch the video to see What Kids REALLY Think About Money!

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In this episode of The Medicine and Money Show, Dr. Ryan Smolarz sits down with Dan Curran, Co-Founder of Chapters.io, to break down how AI is transforming publishing—and why doctors, professionals, and experts should be paying attention right now.

Most people think writing a book requires months of isolation, endless drafts, and burnout. Dan explains why that model is broken—and how modern authors can turn their ideas, stories, and expertise into a book without “writing” in the traditional sense.

We dive into:

Why everyone has a story worth capturing—especially physicians

How AI can organize your thoughts without replacing your voice

The difference between legacy books and monetized books

How one book can be atomized into talks, consulting, courses, and content

Why publishing is shifting from static books to Living Libraries

How doctors can use a book to own their narrative and build a personal brand

The real economics of publishing, speaking, and knowledge monetization

This conversation is about more than books. It’s about ownership—of your ideas, your reputation, and your legacy in an AI-driven world.

If you’ve ever thought:

“I want to write a book, but I don’t have time”

“I want to share my expertise without burning out”

“I want to build something that outlives my career”

…this episode will change how you think about publishing.

🔗 Learn more about Dan and Chapters.io: https://chapters.io

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