Phillip Ramsey hosts the latest Uncommon Wealth podcast episode featuring Cody Kowalski, the first-ever intern at Uncommon Wealth. Cody shares his journey, including his recent marriage and honeymoon, his passion for financial planning, and a potential career in ministry. Cody discusses his current role and responsibilities as an intern, focusing on creating a one-page financial plan and formulating a marketing calendar. This episode offers insights into Cody's aspirations and provides a glimpse into the unique approach Uncommon Wealth takes towards financial planning.

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 * 0:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome   
 * 0:41 Cody's Background and Internship Choice   
 * 3:13 Phillip's Perspective on Cody's Role   
 * 5:03 Cody's Excitement and Responsibilities   
 * 7:06 Day-to-Day Operations at Uncommon Wealth   
 * 10:08 Cody's Future Vision  
 *  13:29 Reflection and Conclusion

Meet Cody | Interview with Cody Kowalski

Explore the power of gratitude with host Phillip Ramsey in this episode of the Uncommon Wealth Podcast. Delve into the profound insight that gratitude is a choice, not a consequence, and discover how embracing this mindset can shift your perspective on life. Ramsey offers an engaging analogy comparing small bites to a buffet, emphasizing appreciation for life's simple pleasures. Learn how gratitude fosters abundance and joy, encouraging you to view your journey through an uncommon lens. Tune in for strategies to enrich your life with thankfulness in every circumstance.

Simple Step: Being Grateful

Phillip Ramsey hosts Jon and Hanna Shiplett of Eden and Gray, as they return to discuss their business journey since 2018. They delve into the evolution of their design and build company, highlighting changes in client types, project scales, and business challenges. With a growing team and higher project demands, they explore the nuances of leadership, maintaining their brand, and managing personal life alongside business growth. This episode provides insights into their dynamic partnership in business and marriage, reflecting on past experiences and future aspirations

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 * 0:01 Eden and Gray's Journey from Humble Beginnings to Success  
 *  5:30 Evolving Client Niches and Business Growth in Design Build   
 * 10:42 Challenges of Leadership and Business Growth  
 *  13:37 Growing a Business While Maintaining Brand and Culture   
 * 18:14 Rising Costs of Design and Construction Projects Over Time  
 *  19:34 Balancing Family Growth and Business Amidst Life's Challenges   
 * 22:42 Evolving Business Processes and Client Management in Design Projects   
 * 27:56 Challenges and Rewards of Working on Different Home Projects   
 * 29:12 Transforming Homes by Adding Character and Structural Changes   
 * 30:45 Lessons in Leadership and Growth from Business Challenges   
 * 38:31 Balancing Marriage and Business Partnership   
 * 40:57 Teamwork and Vision in Building Eden and Gray Interiors

Scaling Up |  Interview with Jon and Hanna Shiplett

In this deeply personal solo episode, Uncommon Wealth Podcast host Phillip Ramsey walks us through his winding, inspiring, and God-orchestrated career journey—from uncertain college grad to founding Uncommon Wealth Partners. With characteristic vulnerability and humor, Phillip reflects on his early setbacks, unlikely breakthroughs, and the faithful mentors who helped guide his path.

He shares how being nearly fired from his first job ignited a transformation in how he served others, why his time in customer service turned out to be pivotal, and how chance encounters (including on a plane!) led to unexpected opportunities in leadership, retail, and pharmaceuticals. Along the way, Phillip reveals the moments that taught him how to lead with humility, sell with integrity, and trust that setbacks are often setups for something greater.

This episode is a reminder that your story—peaks, valleys, detours, and all—matters. Phillip challenges listeners to reflect on their own path and trust that purpose can be found in even the most uncertain seasons.

My Path to Uncommon - Phillip Ramsey

In this quick "Simple Step" episode, Philip Ramsey challenges listeners to reflect on their own life journey by charting out the peaks and valleys—from career moves to personal milestones. He shares how this simple exercise of gratitude and self-awareness can offer unexpected clarity and direction. It’s a prelude to the next episode, where Philip unpacks his own uncommon path in full.

Simple Step: Peaks and Valleys

In this powerful and transparent episode of the Uncommon Wealth Podcast, Phillip Ramsey sits down with Gabe Chamberlin—retirement plan specialist, musician, and Christ follower—whose life is a testament to what it means to live on mission. Though his career is rooted in the financial world as a wholesaler for Transamerica, Gabe stands out for his authenticity, his faith, and his refusal to conform to industry norms.

The conversation dives into Gabe’s transformation from a self-focused lifestyle to one centered on purpose and service. He opens up about a pivotal moment in 2007, when a night of drinking spiraled into legal trouble, jail time, and a life-altering wake-up call. It was in a cold jail cell, with nothing but books and God’s Word, that Gabe surrendered his life to Christ. And in a beautiful twist only God could orchestrate—his now-wife Brooke made the same decision to follow Jesus on the very same night, though they hadn’t spoken. That shared moment of divine alignment became the spiritual foundation of their marriage and their future.

Gabe shares how faith now shapes every part of his life: from how he works, to how he parents, to how he uses his musical gifts to lead worship. He also reflects on a meaningful men’s retreat, where an unexpected cold plunge became a symbol of courage and surrender. Letters from loved ones during that trip reminded him just how deeply his life has impacted others, often without his even knowing.

This is a story about redemption, mission, and the grace of second chances. Same Night is more than a title—it's a reminder that transformation often begins when we least expect it, and sometimes, when it happens in tandem, it changes everything.

Same Night - Interview with Gabe Chamberlin

Phillip Ramsey explores the concept of wealth transfer, urging listeners to prioritize core values, experiences, and charitable giving over mere financial assets. By focusing on these aspects, Phillip suggests families can empower future generations to independently build wealth and life satisfaction. He introduces an exercise to reframe how we view money and time, emphasizing their roles as investments in relationships and personal growth. This episode delves into understanding wealth in broader terms, offering insights into living an uncommon life by investing in meaningful connections and nurturing a legacy beyond financial inheritance.

Passing on More Than Money

Phillip Ramsey discusses the importance of taking personal financial inventory as tax deadlines approach. He shares practical advice on establishing a budget by analyzing recent bank and credit card statements to categorize expenses like groceries and gas. Emphasizing the critical role budgeting plays in retirement planning, he encourages listeners to determine their desired lifestyle costs. Phillip reassures that while predicting life’s end date is impossible, understanding financial needs is key. Reach out to Phillip with questions at UncommonWealth.com. Tune in for insights to lead better financial planning on your journey to 2025.

Simple Step: Monthly Budget Inventory

About the Guest(s):

Brent Uhlenhopp is a financial expert with a rich background in the finance and insurance industry. He is currently an ETF manager at Simplify Asset Management, a company renowned for its innovative financial solutions. Brent holds a degree from the University of Iowa and has previously worked with major finance groups such as Wells Fargo and Principal Financial Group, where he gained extensive experience in investment products and mutual funds. He joined Simplify in mid-2023, attracted by the firm’s cutting-edge approach to incorporating derivatives to enhance ETFs.

Episode Summary:

On this episode of the Uncommon Wealth Podcast, host Phillip Ramsey welcomes Brent Uhlenhopp, an ETF manager from Simplify. The conversation delves into Brent's professional journey, highlighting his transition from Principal Financial Group to the innovative startup Simplify. Listeners are introduced to the intriguing world of ETFs and the unique strategies Simplify employs to offer diversified and robust investment products. With a broad background in financial services, Brent shares his insights on how regulatory changes in 2020 enabled more dynamic use of derivatives in finance.

The episode explores Simplify's forefront role in revolutionizing ETFs by leveraging options and derivatives to enhance returns and provide downside protection. Brent and Phillip discuss Simplify's unique offerings, including their highly impactful Simplify Healthcare ETF, ticker symbol "PINK," which donates proceeds to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research. Brent articulates the importance of innovation in financial instruments, making institutional-grade strategies accessible to retail investors.

Simplify ETFs: Interview with Brent Uhlenhopp

Phillip Ramsey reflects on a transformative experience at Casa Bonita, a unique Mexican restaurant in Colorado. He explores how a revamped business model—raising prices to deliver unparalleled experiences—shaped his visit. Drawing parallels to his own entrepreneurial journey with Uncommon Wealth, Phillip discusses the importance of charging what experiences are truly worth to provide the best possible service. He delves into themes of value, nostalgia, and customer satisfaction while sharing lessons that can be applied both personally and professionally. Join Phillip as he unpacks the impact of embracing a premium experience.

The Story of Casa Bonita

Don’t wait until you retire to begin to live out the life of your dreams. Make choices today that allow you to live in an uncommon way. Let the Uncommon Wealth podcast and its host Phillip Ramsey guide you to asking different questions, considering different paths and building a life that fits your unique definition of what your uncommon life might be.