"How do you create a signature financial flow so you can actually build the life that you want?"

What if financial growth and strategy isn't only based on numbers? What if our emotions and how they influence our decisions are part of the strategy, whether we know it or not? The problem is, most people don't realize they're operating from patterns that quietly hold them back. They feel stuck, or like they're working hard but not really moving forward. The real shift happens when you understand your internal decision-making process and start working with it instead of against it.

Ash Shukla introduces the idea of "financial chakras" to explain why people make the money decisions they do. Some operate from logic. Others from emotion. Others from excitement. And when those patterns don't align with how they naturally think, things break down—bad investments, missed opportunities, or inconsistent results. But when someone understands their own flow, everything becomes clearer—from who they work with to how they grow.

Ash is a financial strategist, speaker, and creator of the Financial Chakras system. After decades in financial advisory and managing hundreds of millions in assets, he now helps entrepreneurs align how they think with how they earn—so growth becomes more consistent and sustainable.

Expert action steps:

 1. Build conviction by trusting your internal strengths and capabilities first.

 2. Apply simple, practical logic to move forward—take clear, grounded action.

 3. Develop your own system instead of copying others; follow your unique "thumbprint."

Learn more & connect:

https://financialchakras.com/ [https://financialchakras.com/https://financialchakras.com/]

Check out the Financial Chakras Podcast:

https://www.financialchakras.com/podcast [https://www.financialchakras.com/podcasthttps://www.financialchakras.com/podcast]

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EP770: Ash Shukla - Financial Chakras

"The Iranian people understand their past. They understand their history. They understand the glory of their culture. They want it back."

In this nugget Nicky joins Alex Marlow of the Alex Marlow Show. Alex's series of questions gives Nicky a chance to share his personal journey out of Iran, clarify the mindset of the Iranian people, and outline what a realistic post-regime future could look like.

When people experience tyranny firsthand, their understanding of liberty becomes sharper, more urgent, and deeply personal. History shows that societies built on oppression eventually fracture, while those rooted in individual freedom, economic opportunity, and cultural identity have the potential to rebuild and thrive.

Nicky Billou shares a powerful perspective shaped by his early life in Iran and his family's escape during the Islamic Revolution. He connects that lived experience to today's geopolitical tensions, offering a clear and unapologetic view on the Iranian regime, the mindset of its people, and what a post-regime future could look like. He emphasizes the importance of leadership, unity, and the role of the Iranian diaspora in rebuilding a nation.

Alex Marlow is the Editor-in-Chief of Breitbart News and the host of The Alex Marlow Show. Known for asking direct, no-nonsense questions, he creates space for deeper conversations around politics, culture, and global events—often pushing guests to clarify what's really happening beneath the headlines.

Learn more & connect:

Watch Alex's original episode,

"AOC's Ketamine Therapist, The Fertility Cult, The Return of the Shah?" on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/zkLzSye2dDE?si=9SS4kHCa9dIgLawj [https://youtu.be/zkLzSye2dDE?si=9SS4kHCa9dIgLawjhttps://youtu.be/zkLzSye2dDE?si=9SS4kHCa9dIgLawj]

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EP769: TL Nuggets #231 – The Alex Marlow Show Presents: Nicky Billou!

"Entitlement always leads you down a suck hole of hate, anger, and jealousy"

Most men don't realize how much their mindset shapes the outcomes they experience. An entitled mindset quietly assumes life owes you something—opportunities, success, rewards—without the need to earn them. A gratitude mindset flips that entirely. It recognizes that nothing is guaranteed, and everything worthwhile comes through value, effort, and contribution. The shift is subtle but powerful: one leads to frustration, comparison, and stagnation, while the other builds momentum, resilience, and fulfillment. At its core, gratitude creates action, while entitlement breeds inaction.

Rob Arpa breaks this down in practical terms, especially in work and relationships. He points out that entitlement often shows up as expecting more without delivering more, while gratitude shows up as over-delivering and appreciating the opportunity to create value. Arpa emphasizes that men who succeed consistently aren't waiting to be rewarded—they're actively earning trust, building relationships, and making "deposits" through effort and consistency. That same principle applies across life: friendships, business, and partnerships all thrive when approached with a mindset of giving rather than taking.

Learn more & connect:

Rob is the owner/operator of Green FX Landscaping, located in Etobicoke, Ontario. He's a veteran in the men's movement and a member of the Sovereign Man Iron Council.

Learn more & connect:

https://www.greenfxlandscaping.ca/ [https://www.greenfxlandscaping.ca/https://www.greenfxlandscaping.ca/]

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EP242: Billou & Arpa - Entitlement Vs. Gratitude

"Your money can work harder than you can."

Financial strength isn't built on how much you earn—it's built on what you keep, protect, and multiply. True financial resilience comes from simple, repeatable principles: produce value, repeat it, multiply it, and scale it. The foundation is disciplined living—spending less than you earn—and consistently putting money to work. Wealth is not created through saving alone, but through strategic investing across durable asset classes that can withstand volatility. The goal is not just growth, but indestructibility—systems and assets that continue working regardless of external conditions.

Michael Santonato shares how losing over a million dollars forced him to rebuild from first principles. He emphasizes five core asset classes—precious metals, life insurance, Bitcoin, real estate, and business—as accessible paths to long-term security. Through client stories, he shows how mindset shifts—like turning home equity into income or leveraging assets strategically—can completely transform financial outcomes.

Michael is a financial advisor, entrepreneur, and author of Becoming Financially Indestructible, driven by a mission to eliminate financial struggle and guide people toward lasting prosperity. Raised by parents who were bank managers, he was introduced early to the foundational principles of money—an education he later realized most people never receive. After building and losing significant wealth twice, he rebuilt using disciplined strategies and now teaches others how to protect, grow, and sustain their finances. Today, Michael works with individuals, families, and business owners across North America, helping them reduce taxes, invest strategically, leverage assets, and build resilient financial systems designed to withstand uncertainty.

Expert action steps:

 1. Work with a trusted financial advisor to guide decisions and avoid costly mistakes.

 2. Make tax strategy a priority—optimize how much you keep, not just how much you earn.

 3. Build financial literacy through consistent reading and education.

Learn more & connect:

Opt in for Financially Indestructible at https://sendfox.com/lp/m2qng7.

Book a 20 minute intro call for clients: www.calendly.com/msantonato/connect [http://www.calendly.com/msantonato/connect]

Find Michael's online courses at http://www.truefinancialeducation.com [http://www.truefinancialeducation.comhttp//www.truefinancialeducation.com/].

Linkedin: @msantonato/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/empoweredfinancial1

Facebook Personal: https://facebook.com/michaelsantonato

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/michaelsantonato

X @mpoweredfinance

Instagram: @ichael.santonato

Check out more podcast appearances:

Episode 386 of TTLR

The Freedom Founder Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-dugger/episodes/True-Financial-Education-e24nlqu

The Deepak Saini show

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7HUWYNP7KjmeMPfHyRgKfB

KAJ Masterclass - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyLzJJnWTSY

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EP768: Michael Santonato - Becoming Financially Indestructible

"They're making it more difficult for the Islamic Republic to repress their own people… I think the time is coming when the people of Iran will be able to take to the streets and overthrow this evil regime."

We're back with Larry Elder on the Larry Elder Show for another in depth conversation about what comes next for the Iranian people. They discuss the escalating conflict, the weakening of the regime, and what may come next as pressure continues to build both internally and externally.

Power doesn't collapse all at once—it erodes from the top down. When leadership is weakened, systems begin to fracture, and control becomes harder to maintain. Military strength, economic stability, and public confidence are all connected. Once those pillars start to break, momentum shifts. This moment isn't just about conflict, it's about opportunity. The possibility of a major shift grows. What happens when control weakens and people start pushing back? Timing, coordination, and resolve are critical factors. When those align, history tends to move quickly. Outcomes that used to seem unlikely start to feel inevitable.

Larry Elder is a longtime radio host, author, and political commentator known for The Larry Elder Show, one of the most influential talk radio programs in the United States. Trained as an attorney, he built his reputation by tackling complex issues around politics, culture, and personal responsibility with clarity and conviction. Over the years, he has authored multiple bestselling books and become a widely recognized voice in American media. In 2021, he entered the California gubernatorial recall race, bringing his message to a broader political stage.

Learn more about Larry of view his programming:

Official Website: https://www.larryelder.com

Home of The Larry Elder Show: https://salemnewschannel.com

Socials

 * X: @larryelder, @larryeldershow

 * Instagram: @larryeldershow

 * Facebook: takebackthiscountry

 * YouTube: @LarryElderShow

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EP767: TL Nuggets #230 - The Larry Elder Show Presents: Nicky Billou Returns!

"I learned that there's other men out there. You could ask for help. Didn't have to do it alone. And that changed my world."

Most men are wired to handle everything on their own. Work harder. Push through. Don't ask for help.

But that approach eventually hits a wall.

In this episode, Lee Rosen explains what changed when he stopped doing life alone and stepped into an environment with other men. Instead of reacting to pressure, he learned how to lead himself, show up differently at home, and operate with more clarity and control.

The shift wasn't complicated—but it wasn't easy either. It required dropping the mask, building trust, and being willing to be challenged.

What followed were real results: stronger relationships, improved health, and better performance at work.

For men who feel like they're carrying everything themselves, this conversation offers a different path—one built on connection, accountability, and shared standards.

Lee Rosen's been in the men's work space for close to 20 years, helping men step up, get out of their own heads, and actually lead their lives instead of just reacting to them.

At one point, he was like a lot of men—working hard, trying to handle everything on his own, and slowly burning himself out. It started affecting his health, his marriage, everything. That was the wake-up call. He got into men's work, stopped trying to do it all alone, and things began to shift. Now he's emotionally present at home, showing up as a man his family can rely on.

Also in this episode:

Book: No More Mr. Nice Guy by Robert Glover

You're invited to come to a Sovereign Circle meeting to experience it for yourself. To learn more, go to https://www.sovereignman.ca/. While you're there, check out the Battle Ready program and check out the store for Sovereign Man t-shirts, hats, and books.

EP241: Lee Rosen - Get Energy From Being Around Other Men

"Earning close to seven figures in my early 20s I was pretty empty inside"

Abundance isn't something you chase—it's something you align with. When your internal state shifts, the external world begins to respond differently. Opportunities, people, and clarity start to appear in ways that feel almost effortless.

Kelly Resendez introduces the idea that success is less about force and more about frequency. She explains how emotional states like trust, gratitude, and presence can open doors that strategy alone cannot. Kelly shares how moments of surrender—combined with intentional habits—create synchronicities that accelerate growth, relationships, and impact.

Kelly is an entrepreneur, speaker, and author who helped scale a multi-billion-dollar solar financing company and now leads initiatives in women's health through femtech. She works closely with leaders like John Maxwell and continues to empower women to step into leadership, prioritize well-being, and create meaningful impact at scale.

Expert action steps:

 1. Start with emotional vision, not just goals — define how you want to feel in each area of life.

 2. Build a consistent morning ritual to program your mindset daily.

 3. Perform an "abundance audit" — evaluate daily inputs (people, activities, environments) as positive, negative, or neutral.

Learn more & connect:

https://kellyresendez.com/ [https://kellyresendez.com/https://kellyresendez.com/]

Book - Big Voices: : Increase Joy, Reduce Suffering, Think Differently [https://a.co/d/063f8Mubhttps://a.co/d/063f8Mub]

Upcoming Book: The Frequency of Abundance

Also in this episode:

Book: – Rebuild Your Temple: A 30 Day Devotional to Repair Your Body and Ignite Your Faith, by Dr. Tony Martin Sr. (Check out last week's Tuesday episode!!)

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EP766: Kelly Resendez - The Frequency Of Abundance

"Inside every human breast beats the living heart of freedom."

In this rare Thought Leader Nugget, Nicky has the great honour of being interviewed by Larry Elder on the Larry Elder Show. Larry wanted Nicky's insight into Iranian history, the relationship the Shah had with the Iranian people pre revolution, and what Nicky's predictions are for the war.

Freedom is not just a political idea. It's a lived experience shaped by leadership, culture, and the systems that govern everyday life. When those systems shift, so does everything: opportunity, safety, prosperity, and the human spirit itself. History shows that nations can rise quickly under strong direction—and fall just as fast when control replaces freedom.

What's happening in Iran is not just geopolitical. It's deeply human. The contrast between past and present reveals what people gain when freedom expands, and what they lose when it disappears. The discussion moves through leadership decisions, global influence, and the role of external forces in shaping outcomes. There's a strong belief that decisive action creates momentum—and that momentum can change the trajectory of an entire nation.

What comes next depends on timing, courage, and alignment. When pressure builds and systems weaken, moments of change appear. The question isn't whether change is possible—it's who steps forward when it is.

Larry Elder is a longtime radio host, author, and political commentator known for The Larry Elder Show, one of the most influential talk radio programs in the United States. Trained as an attorney, he built his reputation by tackling complex issues around politics, culture, and personal responsibility with clarity and conviction. Over the years, he has authored multiple bestselling books and become a widely recognized voice in American media. In 2021, he entered the California gubernatorial recall race, bringing his message to a broader political stage.

Learn more & connect:

Learn more about Larry of view his programming:

Official Website: https://www.larryelder.com

Home of The Larry Elder Show: https://salemnewschannel.com

Socials

 * X: @larryelder, @larryeldershow

 * Instagram: @larryeldershow

 * Facebook: takebackthiscountry

 * YouTube: @LarryElderShow

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EP765: TL Nuggets #229 - Nicky Billou joins Larry Elder

"A thing that I learned from the men's weekend was how important it is to serve something higher than yourself"

A man doesn't become strong in isolation—he becomes strong through standards, accountability, and purpose. Masculinity, at its core, is not about surface-level success but about how a man shows up for others, serves something greater than himself, and surrounds himself with men who challenge him to grow. Without that structure, men drift. With it, they sharpen each other, develop resilience, and build lives rooted in meaning rather than ego.

Tim Spellman shares how early experiences shaped his mindset around gratitude, responsibility, and leadership. From lessons passed down through family to the transformative impact of men's groups, Tim highlights the power of being called out, supported, and reminded of who you are. His journey into leadership training shows how men evolve when they shift from self-focus to service, and how real growth happens when men hold each other to higher standards.

Tim is a leadership trainer and long-time contributor to men's development through the Sterling Institute. With decades of experience in leadership, community building, and transformational work, he now trains men to lead with integrity, purpose, and accountability while fostering strong, connected male communities.

Learn more & connect:

https://www.sterling-institute.com/mens-weekend [https://www.sterling-institute.com/mens-weekendhttps://www.sterling-institute.com/mens-weekend]

Also in this episode:

Book: Willing Accomplices: How KGB Covert Influence Agents Created Political Correctness and Destroyed America, by Kent Clizbe

https://a.co/d/0gZaGFxl [https://a.co/d/0gZaGFxlhttps://a.co/d/0gZaGFxl]

You're invited to come to a Sovereign Circle meeting to experience it for yourself. To learn more, go to https://www.sovereignman.ca/. While you're there, check out the Battle Ready program and check out the store for Sovereign Man t-shirts, hats, and books.

EP240: Tim Spellman - How To Win At Life As A Man

"The people I know that win in life, they're extremists. They are extreme in health. They're extreme in business."

Most people are taught that health is about moderation. A little sugar. A little indulgence. A balanced approach. But the body doesn't always respond to moderation the way we expect. Some substances—especially refined sugar and highly processed foods—can drive powerful biological responses that fuel inflammation, metabolic disease, and long-term health decline. In those cases, moderation isn't a strategy. It's a compromise that keeps the problem alive.

Dr Tony Martin argues that real health transformation often requires a different mindset: passion, conviction, and decisive action. Tony explains how modern diets overloaded with sugar and damaged fats are driving diabetes, obesity, and cognitive decline. Instead of managing symptoms, he advocates identifying the real biological triggers behind chronic disease and eliminating them.

Tony is a veteran clinical nutritionist, educator, and broadcaster who has spent decades helping people understand how food affects the body at a biochemical level. Through his clinic, books, and radio work, he has become known for translating complex health science into practical strategies people can use immediately.

Expert action steps:

 1. Start every video with a disruptive hook that commands attention immediately.

 2. Speak directly to one person and provide a clear, implementable solution.

 3. End with an identity-based call to action that elevates the viewer rather than begging for engagement.

Learn more & connect:

www.martinclinic.com [https://martinclinic.com/https://martinclinic.com/]

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EP764: Dr Tony Martin - Passion Beats Moderation, Every Time!

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“A real man is sovereign over his own life. He takes full responsibility for becoming a better man, and owns his own successes and failures. But he also understands the value of being a part of a band of brothers, the kind that have his back, and he can call at 3 AM if he’s stuck in a jail cell, because they’ll come and get him. He understands that just like a wolf pack, the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack.” — Nicky Billou Welcome to the Sovereign Man Podcast where we have the conversations that matter to you as a man, and inspire you to become the best version of yourself. You’ll learn from the best business, career, financial, relationship, and mans skills experts from around the world. The Sovereign Man Podcast is for motivated men like you who want to win in today’s world. We equip you to become better in every area of your life from establishing mastery over yourself, to defining your purpose, strengthening your family and your relationships, becoming a better leader, and learning man skills. Each week I have real, unscripted conversations with real men, successful men, and men who give a darn.

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