Dan Nicholson
Dan Nicholson is the author of “Rigging the Game: How to Achieve Financial Certainty, Navigate Risk and Make Money on Your Own Terms,” deemed a best-seller by USA Today and The Wall Street Journal.
In addition to founding the award-winning accounting and financial consulting firm Nth Degree CPAs, Dan has created and run multiple small businesses, including Certainty U and the Certified Certainty Advisor program, a 20-week live masterclass that provides entrepreneurs and small business owners practical and effective processes to achieve financial certainty.
Dan also hosts the Rigging the Game podcast, a resource for entrepreneurs who want unconventional tips to win at business and is a Consulting Producer for PBS’ Opportunity Knocks. He lives in Seattle with his wife and two children.
Articles
How Athletic Competition and Rigorous Routines Shape Great Leaders
Discipline, strategy, and resilience: lessons that shape competitive players and executive leaders alike.
Will Hidden Fees Eat Into Your Tax Refund?
Learn how to protect your refund and maximize your return this tax season.
Pending Tax Legislation Could Reshape Small Business Finances
What proposed tax changes mean for small business owners and how they can plan ahead.
Achieving Financial Independence Isn't Easy. But You Can Do It.
Follow these practical strategies to take control of your financial future and navigate economic uncertainty.
Breaking Free from Burnout: Strategies for Building a Scalable Business
How entrepreneurs can implement systems and strategies to achieve sustainable growth and reclaim their time.
What You Need to Know About Taxes and Your Side Hustle
Understanding tax obligations for your side job is key to maximizing earnings and avoiding penalties. Here’s how to stay ahead of the curve.
Why Do Markets React to Elections—And What Can Investors Expect?
Donald Trump’s return to the presidency raises questions about market stability. Here’s why elections often drive economic shifts and what to expect.
Trump’s Next Term Will Reshape Small Business Taxes – Here’s What to Expect
From corporate tax rates to deductions, Trump’s 2025 presidency brings new tax considerations for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
New 401(k) Limits for 2025: Here’s How Much You Can Contribute
The IRS has raised contribution limits, including new catch-up opportunities for older savers.
Tax Breaks for Top Earners Without Moving to Low-Tax States
Here's how ING trusts, structured sales, and more help retain wealth.
2025 Tax Bracket Updates: Key Benefits for Business Owners
Explore how new tax brackets and deductions may help entrepreneurs save and strategize effectively.
How Employer Student Loan Payments Can Ease the Burden for Employees
As student loan payments resume, many companies are stepping up with programs that help employees pay off their debt.
How Entrepreneurs Can Apply Lessons from Climbing to Build Resilient Startups
What climbing mountains can teach entrepreneurs about achieving their business goals.
How Niching Down Can Drive Business Success
Focusing on a specific market or service can fuel growth and innovation.
Is Your Ego Ruining Your Business Success?
Why unchecked ego in entrepreneurship can stunt growth and how to avoid it.
Purpose and Sustainability Are Driving Business Profitability
Why businesses that align profit with purpose are thriving in today's market.
How Changing Inflation Impacts Businesses
What falling inflation rates mean for business operations, costs, and financial planning strategies in 2024.
How Election Uncertainty Could Shape Your Financial Future
Election-driven market shifts can impact your financial strategy. Here’s what business owners should prepare for.
Bonus Pay is Replacing Salaries
What the growing trend of performance-based pay means for workplace compensation and employee motivation.
The Generational Divide in Entrepreneurship
How Boomers, Millennials, Gen X, and Gen Z are redefining leadership and wealth in entrepreneurship.
How to Save Money with New Tax Breaks and Energy Incentives for Homeowners
Discover the latest tax credits and mortgage perks that make energy-efficient upgrades more affordable.
Trump vs. Harris: How Their Tax Proposals Could Affect Small Businesses
A breakdown of what the proposed tax changes mean for small business owners and how they can prepare.
What Small Business Owners Should Know About Upcoming Rate Cuts
Interest rates are set to drop soon. Here’s how small businesses can prepare for and take advantage of these changes.
Why Business Owners Should Watch Out for Mental Accounting Bias
Understanding this common bias can save your business money.
Are You Prepared to Become a Chief AI Officer?
What business owners need to know about the rising importance of AI in the executive suite.
How Kamala Harris’s Tax Plan Could Benefit Small Businesses
Exploring the potential impact of the Vice President’s tax plan on small businesses and what it means for entrepreneurs.
How to Turn Athletic Challenges into Business Success
Leveraging the resilience, discipline, and growth mindset of athletes to drive entrepreneurial triumphs.
Is Generative AI the Secret Weapon for C-Suite Success?
Discover how AI is revolutionizing decision-making, boosting efficiency, and sparking innovation in the executive suite.
Winning Strategies for Playing the Long Game in Business
Understanding the importance of strategic patience in business success.
How Lower Interest Rates Could Benefit Small Businesses
Learn how interest rate cuts impact borrowing, consumer spending, and inflation—and how to prepare your business for these changes.
How to Achieve Financial Certainty: Align Your Strategy with Your Strengths
Many business owners struggle with finding a clear path to financial success, but the answer lies in your unique approach.
How 70% of Family Businesses Can Overcome Challenges in Transition and Innovation
Unlock strategies to modernize family businesses and successfully navigate generational shifts for long-term profitability.
Why Merging Creativity with Analysis is Crucial for Business Success
Balancing creative intuition with analytical rigor can help businesses innovate, adapt, and thrive in a competitive market.
Unconventional Thinking: A Strategy for Business Success
Unlock new business opportunities by embracing unconventional strategies, leveraging unique strengths, and fostering a culture of innovation.
Cognitive Burden: Overcoming Mental Blocks to Achieve Success
Mental barriers can create major roadblocks to business growth. Learn techniques to unlock your full potential.
Financial Freedom is Your Birthright: Here’s How to Claim It
Leverage strategic planning, investment diversification, and personal alignment to secure your financial future.
Do You Know Your Business Net Worth?
Most owners don't. Here's why it's crucial to find out now.
Do You Know Your Business Net Worth?
Most owners don't. Here's why it's crucial to find out now.
AI Trends in Accounting: What Business Owners Need to Know
Understanding how AI Impacts accounting can boost efficiency, accuracy, and strategic decision-making.
The Power of Purpose: Thriving as an Entrepreneur
Discover how a clear purpose can drive entrepreneurial success, featuring insights from Andy Neary, founder of Complete Game Consulting.
Networking as a Leadership Tool for Entrepreneurs
How strategic networking can transform leadership success.
Stop Sabotaging Your Business: The Perils of Constantly Changing Strategies
Discover the hidden dangers of frequently shifting business approaches and learn how to achieve stability and success.
Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship Is the Key to Unstoppable Success
Learn how having a clear purpose can transform your business, featuring insights from Nelson Chu, CEO of Percent.
Unlock Business Success by Understanding Wealth Types
How Identifying Wealth Types Can Transform Your Financial Strategy.
How to Effectively Run Your Family Office
With assets under management expected to rise 70% for most family offices, these businesses need to embrace both specialized skills and outsourcing.
The Global Impact of AI on Employment: Navigating the Fourth Industrial Revolution
As AI reshapes the workforce, understanding its implications and preparing for the future are essential.
How Jeremy Slate Turned Podcasting Passion into a Business Empire
Learn how the successful entrepreneur leverages media to elevate his brand and create his own financial path.
The Future of Leadership: Are You Prepared?
As work environments evolve, leaders must adapt to new challenges and opportunities with innovative skills and approaches.
Business School Teaches You to Fail in Small Business: Here’s Why
Learn how a critical shift from maximizing to optimizing is key to small business success.
Is Living in America's Priciest Cities Worth the Financial Strain?
New insights into the factors driving high housing costs reveal shocking challenges for residents.
Why 99% of Accountants and CPAs Are Unhirable
Discover how to find the top 1% and optimize your business finances
How TikTok is Revolutionizing Small Business Success in the U.S.
TikTok's economic impact on small businesses has been transformative, driving significant revenue, job creation, and opportunities for entrepreneurs.
Why a 6% 30-Year Mortgage Rate Still Won’t Help Homebuyers
Despite a slight dip in mortgage rates, American home buyers continue to face challenges in an increasingly unaffordable housing market.
Small Business Owners: Are You Unknowingly Going Broke?
Learn the key financial indicators to watch and save your business from financial ruin.
How AI is Revolutionizing Code Writing
AI tools like Devin AI, Oracle's Code Assist, and ChatGPT are transforming coding, enhancing productivity, and reshaping developer roles.
Workism: When Jobs Become Identities
For Americans, work has become our identity, purpose, and religion—and it’s upending our lives.
COVID Stimulus Checks Sabotaged Small Business Owners
How to reframe your mindset and financial strategy to recover and thrive.
How Connected Leadership Can Solve the Employee Engagement Crisis
In 2023, only 33% of employees were fully engaged in their work, accounting for $1.9 trillion in lost productivity.
46% of Workers Plan to Quit in 2024
Surveys by LinkedIn and Microsoft highlight the ongoing trend of the Great Resignation.
Essential Small Business Tax Tips: Avoid Mistakes and Save Thousands
Discover how to optimize your tax preparation and maximize savings.
Balancing AI Innovation and Environmental Impact
AI can benefit or harm the environment, depending on how it’s managed in the future.
How Your 401K Could Be Sabotaging Your Early Retirement
Discover why tax-deferred retirement accounts might be hindering your goals, and learn smarter strategies for financial independence.
How AI is Transforming Entrepreneurship
The rapidly developing tech is changing how new businesses are formed and operated.
The Crucial Role of C-Suite Collaboration
Effective collaboration among C-suite executives is pivotal for organizational success.
Tough Times Ahead for the U.S. Economy?
April saw 45% fewer new jobs than March. With interest rates still high, some are predicting a turn for the worse.
How Quiet Hiring is Impacting Work
Named one of the top trends in the future of work by Gartner, “quiet hiring” may be today’s solution to “quiet quitting.”
Everything You’ve Been Told About Small Business Tax Is Wrong
Unlocking the tax strategies of the elite: Learn how to legally minimize your tax burden.
The Benefits of Mindfulness in Leadership
Harness the power of presence to be a more effective, compelling leader.
Effective Leadership Starts With Trust
According to Gallup, only 23% of workers feel that they can trust the leadership of their organizations. Better trust means better performance.
$10.5 Trillion Cybercrime Costs by 2025 Demand Strong Leadership
Effective leadership is crucial in prioritizing cybersecurity as cybercrime costs soar globally.
Navigating Ethical AI: The New Frontier in Business Development
How companies should embrace the shift to ethical and sustainable AI practices to thrive in the evolving tech landscape.
Do Your Customers Know More About AI Than You?
Consumer awareness crucially shapes AI integration strategies, compelling businesses to adapt to increasingly informed customer bases.
How Does AI Impact Business Strategy, Revenue, and Growth?
84% of C-suite executives believe they must leverage artificial intelligence to achieve their growth objectives—the real question is how.
How Wealth Affects Our Brains
Is there such a thing as “wealth brain”? Research suggests there is, but it’s not what you might think.
Tax Secrets of the Rich: How to Minimize Your Tax Bill Like the 1%
Discover proven tax strategies used by the wealthiest to safeguard and grow their wealth.
Generative AI Video Set to Quadruple Market Value to $2.2 Million by 2032
Unpacking the surge: What business owners need to know about the future impact of AI video.
IRS Set to Audit 16.5% of Wealthy Taxpayers and Corporations by 2026
With $80 billion in funding, the agency is targeting tax evasion while ensuring protections for lower-income earners and small businesses.
How Decentralized Finance Is Disrupting the Financial World
Anyone interested in finance must understand this technology, which is expected to grow to over $337 billion by 2030.
Is the $1.7 Trillion Gig Economy Failing Its Workers?
Despite growth, gig workers face job instability, income disparities, and lack of benefits, raising urgent calls for improved protections.
Would You Pay $1M to Save $220K?
A cautionary tale of an entrepreneur's costly tax savings.
What the CPA Shortage Means for Your Business
With a 33% drop in new CPAs and many nearing retirement, businesses must brace for potential financial management hurdles.
How AI Transforms Financial Business Planning
Harnessing AI for financial planning can help business efficiency and precision.
How Mark Cuban Mastered the Tax Game: A $282 Million Lesson in Strategic Finance
Unpacking how clever tactics can maximize wealth and slash liabilities.
How AI Impacts Intellectual Property
Learn how to protect your business from IP infringement when using AI tools.
Elections Under Siege: The Threat of AI-Driven Misinformation
The looming threat of AI-generated disinformation poses significant challenges to democratic processes worldwide.
Amazon Cuts Hundreds of Jobs as Tech Industry Seeks to Reduce Costs
This is the latest in a trend that saw 42,442 tech jobs lost in the first quarter of 2024.
Who Bears the Burden When AI Makes a Mistake?
As AI technology advances, questions arise about who should be held accountable when things go wrong.
Alcohol-Infused Ice Cream: the $450M Market You Need to Know About
The fusion of mixology and frozen delights is reshaping dessert—and investment—trends.
Your Car Might Be Stealing Your Data
Peering under the hood of privacy protections in modern cars.
How Will the 2024 Election Affect the Stock Market?
Looking at the intricate relationship between political cycles and investment outcomes offers valuable insights for investors.
What’s Behind Bitcoin’s Record-Breaking Price Surges?
After soaring to over $73,000 in the past weeks, speculation is rampant over Bitcoin’s trajectory this month.
IRS Tax Crime Probe Found $5.5 Billion In Fraud Last Season
How to safeguard yourself against becoming a victim of tax scams this year.
How AI Is Fueling a $1.3 Trillion Surge in Global Business Profits by 2032
There’s no doubt that artificial intelligence boosts business profitability, with projections showing massive gains in the coming decade.
AI Speeds Up Hiring by 86%
Leveraging AI in recruitment not only accelerates the process but also enhances fairness and human collaboration.
How to Sell Your Small Business
Save time and get the best price by following these 10 steps.
Can We Instill Human Values into Artificial Intelligence?
As AI continues to shape our world, understanding how to make it as human as possible is paramount.
Mastering Active Listening Can Transform Organizations
Active listening builds trust and enhances communication. Here’s how leaders can develop the skill.
Mastering Cash Flow Optimization: A Strategic Guide for Businesses
Learn how to implement effective strategies for cash flow optimization to unlock the secret to financial flexibility and sustainable growth.
What Does the Death of the 6% Real Estate Commission Mean?
Average brokerage fees could fall by between $6,000 and $12,000 — good news for buyers and sellers, bad news for realtors.
Leadership in the Age of AI
The future of leadership is AI-supported, not AI-dominated. The modern leader knows how to blend AI potential with human capabilities.
Podcasts
Conquering Challenges: From Sailboats to Success"
In this episode, host Dan Nicholson talks with Alex Wisch, an inspiring entrepreneur who has turned adversity into opportunity. From being a champion in sailboat racing to experiencing homelessness and severe depression, Alex shares his journey of resilience and personal transformation.
Empathy and Data: Transforming Customer Experience
Discover how Blake Grewal, founder of Bold Growth, uses a unique approach to boost retention and satisfaction for service-based companies.
From Polo to Luxury Cruises: How Passion Built a Global Brand
Tareq Salahi, a seasoned polo player, wine enthusiast, and founder of Hotels at Sea. Tareq shares his journey from growing up in Virginia’s horse and wine country to becoming a global ambassador for polo and luxury travel.
Burnout to Breakthrough: Business Growth Secrets
In this episode of (UN)conventional Wealth, host Dan Nicholson talks with Bradley Hamner, founder of Blueprint OS, about the critical shifts entrepreneurs need to make to grow their businesses sustainably.
Niching Down for Business Success
In this episode, Dan Nicholson speaks with Dr. Stephen Wangen, founder of the IBS Treatment Center, about his journey from general naturopathic medicine to becoming a leading specialist in IBS.
Summits, Startups, and Success
In this episode, Dan Nicholson interviews Wilson Kriegel, a serial entrepreneur and endurance athlete with a remarkable story. Wilson shares how he navigated adversity, founded multiple companies, and climbed some of the world’s toughest summits.
Financial Planning in Political Uncertainty
In this episode, Dan Nicholson interviews Bryan Kuderna, a Certified Financial Planner and author, about the impact of economic trends and political policies on personal finance.
Profiting from Purpose and Sustainability
Nathalia shares her inspiring journey from competitive gymnastics to founding a company dedicated to creating vegan, keto-friendly, gluten-free snacks that are as delicious as they are healthy.
Turn Athletic Challenges into Business Triumphs
This episode is packed with valuable insights into the mindset and strategies that can transform athletic success into entrepreneurial achievement.
Playing the Long Game from the NFL to Finance
On this episode of the (UN) Conventional Wealth podcast, host Dan Nicholson and Jedidiah share insights on topics ranging from the lessons we can take from Drew Brees’ practice rituals to how journaling connects you to your loved ones and yourself and the critical importance of beginning with the end in mind.
Using Your Strengths to Play Your Game
Justin and Michelle DeMers met in college as fellow art students. As they built their first photography business together, they realized that simple beauty isn’t enough to sustain actual meaning or satisfying success.
Second-Generation Insights on Family Business
In this episode, we sit down with Rustin Yasavolian, the second-generation CEO of Messina Diamonds in Atlanta. Rustin shares how his background in competitive soccer and bodybuilding has influenced his approach to running a successful family-owned jewelry business.
Merge Creativity with Analysis in Your Game
Dan Barrett is an artist and an online real estate marketer by trade. As the founder of AdWords Nerds, he combines his creativity with his business acumen to help others live more fulfilling lives.
Success Outside the Box and Playing Your Own Game
Randy Massengale is an educator and coach dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and business owners succeed with strategies, philosophies, and habits tailored to their unique blend of creativity and expertise.
Business Fundamentals: Blending Philosophy with Modern Marketing
In this episode of the (UN)Conventional Wealth podcast, host Dan Nicholson interviews James Chester, a passionate advocate for holistic health and professional integrity.
Playing the Infinite Business Game
Join host Dan Nicholson as he engages in a compelling conversation with guest Andy Neary, former professional athlete and founder of Complete Game Consulting. This episode sheds light on the crucial mindset shifts from sports to entrepreneurship, the importance of resilience in overcoming business challenges, and how lessons from competitive sports translate into entrepreneurial success.
The Power of Purpose: Thriving as an Entrepreneur with Nelson Chu
Nelson Chu is the founder and CEO of Percent, a global leader in financial infrastructure solutions. Founded in 2018, the company leverages proprietary technologies, integrations, and data to bring first-of-its-kind transparency and efficiency to lenders and credit transactions.
Overcoming Limitations: The Mindset of Success and Resilience
Glenn Dawson is the Founder of Reset-U Fitness
The magic of marketing: the power of storytelling in business with Seth Greene
Seth Greene is a Nationally Recognized Direct Response Marketing Expert. Seth Greene is the author of five best-selling marketing books, and his latest book, Market Domination for Podcasting hit Barnes & Noble in January 2017. He is the only person in history that Dan Kennedy has nominated for marketer of the year three years in a row. Seth has been featured on real media like CBS MoneyWatch, CBS news, Inc magazine, The LA Times, The Boston Globe, The Miami Herald, and the #1 morning radio show in New York City.
The Art of Making Memories: Lessons in Wealth and Happiness with Larry Morgan
Larry Morgan is an accomplished Government Affairs and Policy Advisor currently serving the City of Gresham, Oregon. With a distinguished career spanning public service and civic leadership, Larry plays a pivotal role in directing and overseeing the Government Affairs program at the federal, state, and local levels.
Choosing Life: A Journey of Resilience and Purpose with Mike Coy
Mike Coy, fueled by his father's parting words, "Make a difference," champions those hungry for success. A best-selling author and keynote speaker, his journey gained depth through an unyielding fight against cancer, fueling his acclaimed book "I Chose...Live: There’s No Cheating Cancer, And We All Have a Choice to Make."
Health Is Wealth: The Power of Functional Medicine with Heather Stone
Dr. Heather Stone is one of the top functional medicine practitioners in the world. She has over 20 years of clinical experience in private practice. During that time, she has successfully helped thousands of women overcome the symptoms of hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Her thyroid transformation blueprint has been used by hundreds of doctors, and thus has helped countless women return to happy, healthy, & lean. Her mission is to change the face of healthcare through her private practice, books, masterclasses, webinars, education programs, and retreats on her ranch in Texas.
Investing in Yourself: The Path to True Wealth with Mark Murphy
Mark B. Murphy, CEO of Northeast Private Client Group, is an accomplished author, speaker, and motivator who’s revolutionizing the financial planning and wealth management industry. He helps entrepreneurs achieve multigenerational wealth through personalized strategies, leveraging his strategic planning and financial engineering expertise. Forbes has ranked him as the #1 financial security professional in NJ and #15 nationwide.
Command Your Brand: Leveraging Media for Impact with Jeremy Slate
Jeremy Ryan Slate is the host of the Create Your Own Life Podcast, which studies the highest performers in the world. He studied literature at Oxford University, as well as holding a master’s in early Roman Empire Propaganda from Seton Hall University. His podcast was named the #1 Podcast to Listen to by INC Magazine in 2019, as well as Top 40 Under 40 by Podcast Magazine in 2022.
Betting on the Upside With Jay Bhakta
When was the last time you approached a big life or business shift with rose-colored glasses? And which drawbacks did you discover afterward? No one likes being blindsided by the downside after making an exciting new change.
Commandment #4: Asymmetry to the Upside
When was the last time you made a big decision with blinders on? You know — you were so busy looking at all the potential benefits that you missed the downsides.
Building Innovation Without Limits With Paul Sparks
Entrepreneurs talk all the time about doing their own thing and breaking the mold in their careers, but not everyone can manage both their resources and the trade-offs in front of them effectively.
Commandment #3: Navigating Infinite Trade-offs
Do you ever get tunnel vision when making important choices?
Knowing Yourself and Playing Your Game with Dan Barrett
How much time do you spend following your own advice instead of someone else’s?
Commandment #2: Preference, Not Binary
What do you do when you encounter a question with no clear answer? More importantly, what if you were to find out that there are far fewer “right” answers than you thought–and that that’s a good thing?
Reevaluating Your Opportunities With Ben Frank
Is your perspective holding you back? It’s easy to believe that the future of your business, and even your family, rests on the next big project or partnership.
Getting Back to Our Natural State With Renee Metty
What’s running your current operating system? Most of us, consciously or not, are still operating on conditioning we received as kids or on pressure we’re feeling from our peers.
Commandment #1: Closer Over More
When is having more not enough? When it isn’t bringing you closer to anything that matters. If “more” isn’t getting you what you want, it’s time to take a new approach.
What is Certainty?
Defining what certainty means to you is an essential step in living a fulfilling life. The Certainty Operating System is a framework for achieving certainty on your terms.
We're back. All About This New Season
After a long delay, Dan Nicholson is back and better than ever.
Breaking Down Financial Readiness with Dan Nicholson
Have you ever sought advice from someone you trust, only to walk away feeling like that advice just didn't fit? The secret to action steps that actually work for you is in knowing the difference between the factors in your life that you can change and which ones you simply have to withstand.
Wealth Acceleration with Dan Nicholson
Many of us dread tax season. But have you ever thought about ways you might shift to make the tax code work in your favor? Tax time gets a lot less frightening when you've got a plan to drive down your taxes and save for the future.
Lessons From the Dishwasher with Dan Nicholson
Most of us have lived with a roommate or significant other with their own solidly-held ideas on how the dishwasher should be loaded, and we therefore know what it’s like to butt heads on the issue. How does the issue get resolved if both sides aren’t even using the same language?
How Do I Figure Out My Style with Dan Nicholson
What do high school sports have to do with succeeding in business? Answer: more than you think. You can only play the game your way once you know what “your way” is, so how do you go about finding that out?
The 2 Oreo Principle with Dan Nicholson
On this episode of the Rigging the Game podcast, Dan dives deeper into the 2-Oreo principle and discusses how to purposefully organize and optimize your time and energy, what it takes to correct the aftereffects of waste, and a few relevant examples that you might have experienced yourself.
Playing the Long Game from the NFL to Finance with Jedidiah Collins
On this episode of the Rigging the Game podcast, Dan and Jedidiah share insights on topics ranging from the lessons we can take from Drew Brees’ practice rituals, how journaling connects you to both your loved ones and yourself, and the critical importance of beginning with the end in mind.
Principles and Preferences with Dan Nicholson
On this episode of the Rigging the Game podcast, Dan discusses exactly what constitutes a preference-based decision and introduces the principles that help him make important choices - beginning with the concept of optimizing vs. maximizing. Listen in for the first part of a conversation that will change the way you choose.
Success Outside the Box and Playing Your Game with Randy Massengale
On this episode of the Rigging the Game podcast, Dan and Randy break down the reasons why mentorship is vital to your success, I-shaped people versus T-shaped people, and the art of staying in your lane. Listen in to start growing on your own terms.
An Unconventional Origin Story with Dan Nicholson
On the first episode of the Rigging the Game podcast, Dan sits down to introduce himself, tell the story of kid who grew up knowing he didn’t fit in, and discuss what it means to rig the game in your favor so you can succeed while staying true to you. Join the conversation to win in ways that only you can.
Videos
Stop Sabotaging Your Business: The Perils of Constantly Changing Strategies
Discover the hidden dangers of frequently shifting business approaches and learn how to achieve stability and success.
Business School Teaches You to Fail in Small Business: Here’s Why
Learn how a critical shift from maximizing to optimizing is key to small business success.
Why 99% of Accountants and CPAs Are Unhirable
Discover how to find the top 1% and optimize your business finances
Small Business Owners: Are You Unknowingly Going Broke?
Learn the key financial indicators to watch and save your business from financial ruin.
COVID Stimulus Checks Sabotaged Small Business Owners
How to reframe your mindset and financial strategy to recover and thrive.
Essential Small Business Tax Tips: Avoid Mistakes and Save Thousands
Discover how to optimize your tax preparation and maximize savings.
How Your 401K Could Be Sabotaging Your Early Retirement
Discover why tax-deferred retirement accounts might be hindering your goals, and learn smarter strategies for financial independence.
Everything You’ve Been Told About Small Business Tax Is Wrong
Unlocking the tax strategies of the elite: Learn how to legally minimize your tax burden.
Tax Secrets of the Rich: How to Minimize Your Tax Bill Like the 1%
Discover proven tax strategies used by the wealthiest to safeguard and grow their wealth.
How Mark Cuban Mastered the Tax Game: A $282 Million Lesson in Strategic Finance
Unpacking how clever tactics can maximize wealth and slash liabilities.
SCOTUS Case Over $15,000 Sparks Taxation Debate with Trillion-Dollar Implications
Moore v. The United States could carry the weight of the entire tax code.
What Is Ethical AI and Does Your Business Need It?
In the realm of AI, the pursuit of ethical practices goes beyond mere compliance with laws.
Sam is Back: Inside Sam Altman’s Return to OpenAI
Sam Altman has returned to his role as CEO of OpenAI, after a tumultuous week for the influential tech company.
What Holiday Sales Can Teach Us About Plus Minus Shopping in Business
As the holiday season approaches, so do two titans of American consumerism: Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Microsoft Challenges IRS Over $28.9 Billion Tax Bill Linked to Puerto Rico Operations
Microsoft is currently engaged in a significant legal battle with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Attention Small Business Owners: You’re Probably Overpaying on Your Taxes
Benchmarking your accountant can help you pay less in taxes and help fund your longer-term goals.