LIFESTYLE SOLOPRENEUR

"Be One of a Kind." That's the mission driving Mike Milligan, Founder of 1.oak Financial, a dynamic virtual financial planning firm. Mike believes most people are unprepared to navigate Wall Street, insurance companies, and financial markets. As a result, they fall into one-size-fits-all solutions that lead to missed opportunities and lost wealth, a pattern he calls the Paralysis Penalty. While corporations profit, individuals are left with less wealth and more confusion. In response, Mike built 1.oak Financial— short for One of a Kind, to prioritize each client's individuality. His truly unique approach has earned national attention (featured on CNBC, Fox, ABC, NBC), and it started with a deeply memorable story involving his Granny selling collard sandwiches in small- town America. He later honed his method through a specialized degree (unique in the industry) and sharpened it further during his time inside big banks and insurance firms, where he witnessed firsthand how rigid systems failed real people. Mike has over 30 years of academic and professional experience; he is a Certified Financial Planner, current adjunct professor at Old Dominion University, host of the Ideas by Mike podcast and The One of a Kind Financial Show, and author of two books: The One of a Kind Financial Plan and Retirement Déjà Vu. An award-winning coach in both finance and sports, Mike has been recognized by the Million Dollar Roundtable, received multiple Impact Awards, and is working toward making 1.oak Financial a certified B Corp. The firm is on track to be recognized by the Inc. 5000 in 2026. Today, Mike lives in San Juan, Puerto Rico, leveraging ACT 60 to grow a widely respected business while paying no federal income tax. Outside the office, he's a father to three thriving adult children, husband to a top realtor, and dog dad to three pampered dachshunds.

Sausha Davis is the founder of Sales Mama™ and a powerhouse sales mentor for ambitious women who want to grow multi–six-figure businesses without sacrificing their sanity or family. A mom, entrepreneur, and unapologetic closer, Sausha teaches women how to lead with conviction, close with confidence, and scale with strategy. Her signature approach blends proven sales psychology with emotional intelligence—helping women sell like leaders, not hustlers.

Elina Panteleyeva is the founder of Dood Woof, a 7-figure brand built specifically for the Doodle dog breed. After getting laid off from her 9-to-5 , she bootstrapped her business from $0 to 7 figures in 15 months with no prior Ecommerce experience, no team and no outside investors. Elina scaled fast by focusing on niche product-market fit, building a raving fan base, and using organic marketing to drive Amazon and TikTok Shop growth. Now, she helps founders grow profitably by building brands people obsess over.

Today's guest is an expert real estate investor who quit his job at 37 years old with financial freedom and passive income from his real estate investing. With his coaching, podcast, and YouTube channel Master Passive Income, he has helped thousands of people to invest in real estate as well. He is also the founder of the Real Estate Wealth Builders Conference, where he brings thousands of real estate investors together to help them connect with each other and grow their investing businesses together. Welcome the founder of Master Passive Income and the Real Estate Wealth Builders Conference, Dustin Heiner!

Mickie Kennedy founded eReleases (http://www.ereleases.com) 27 years ago to help small businesses, authors, and startups increase their visibility and credibility through press release distribution. He lives in the Baltimore area.

Alex is the Cofounder & CEO of Franzy, a platform transforming franchise discovery by connecting entrepreneurs with thousands of opportunities. He previously cofounded 2ULaundry and LaundroLab, scaling both into nationally recognized brands. He is the host of the "How I Franchised This" Podcast.

Misty Lynch, CFP® is a personal finance expert and the Owner and CEO of Sound View Financial Advisors, LLC. Misty hosts the unscripted reality show HEARTBROKE and the Demystifying Money podcast. She is also the author of the DEMYSTIFYING MONEY book and a personal finance expert.

Jeffrey Panik is the Founder of Balance Wealth Partners and a financial advisor with over 25 years of experience. A U.S. Army veteran and first generation college graduate, Jeff combines disciplined insight with deep empathy to help pre-retirees navigate the complex landscape of Social Security, Medicare, income planning, and succession strategy. His firm was founded on a simple mission: to help people live well today while preparing wisely for tomorrow. He is the author of Your Future Is Now, a personal finance guide for young adults, and is set to release his upcoming book for pre-retirees.

Tim Packer is a celebrated Canadian artist and former police detective who walked away from a stable career to chase a lifelong dream. He's since built a thriving, multi-million dollar art business—selling originals, self publishing prints, and running a top-tier online art academy that's helped thousands of artists grow. Through the Tim Packer Art Academy and his upcoming book You Can Sell Your Art, Tim teaches artists how to master both the creative and business sides of their craft. He's passionate about demystifying success in the art world—breaking down what actually works, what doesn't, and how to stop believing the myth that "you either have talent or you don't." From mindset to marketing, from composition to pricing, Tim is on a mission to help artists finally make a living doing what they love.

Tom Dunkel is a battle-tested entrepreneur with nearly 30 years of experience building, scaling—and failing in—business. He's built two 8-figure companies, crashed six, and raised over $50M across multiple asset classes. As Managing Director of Eagle Capital, Tom helps investors grow wealth through operator-backed deals—but business building is still his core. From assembling top-tier teams to turning chaos into clarity, he brings hard-won strategy to every venture. He's been featured on 90+ podcasts, recognized in Marquis Who's Who, and mentors entrepreneurs chasing their next big win. Off the clock, he's an 8-handicap golfer, rock band frontman, and active supporter of causes from scholarships to veterans

Jon Ostenson is the Founder and CEO of FranBridge Consulting, an Inc. 5000 company, and he is a top 1% franchise consultant. Jon is also the author of the bestselling book, 'Non-Food Franchising'. Jon draws on his experience as a former Inc. 500 Franchise President and Multi-Brand Franchisee in helping his clients select their franchise investments. Jon is a frequent contributor on franchising for publications such as Forbes, Inc., and Bloomberg.

Alan is an author, speaker, and a fee-based CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ who provides holistic financial planning services nationwide. Unlike many financial advisors who prioritize selling products, Alan takes a client-centered approach, helping individuals and families define their lifestyle goals and then reverse-engineering a tailored financial plan to achieve them. His focus on cost-effective, tax-advantaged strategies empowers clients to realize their dreams as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Ricardo Johnson is the founder of Oases, a groundbreaking platform transforming real estate investment through blockchain technology. With over a decade of experience in real estate and finance, Ricardo has successfully built and exited companies, leveraging technology to break down traditional investment barriers.

Christopher Long's journey is one of grit and vision. Starting as a contractor in need of storage for "the big stuff," he founded Longyards Storage, transforming a personal challenge into an international powerhouse for secure, large-scale storage solutions. Alongside his success in industrial storage, Christopher built a strong foundation in real estate, starting with multifamily investments and now focusing on heavy industrial acquisitions.

Natalie Wynn is a lifestyle solopreneur who went from burnout and doing all the things to building a purpose-driven business that earns her a full-time income on part-time hours. Now she helps high-achieving women shift their mindset, simplify their strategy, and create success that actually feels good.

Kathleen Kobel, known as the Queen of Amazon, has launched and grown over 1,000 brands on Amazon for multimillion-dollar companies. As an expert in the Amazon Influencer Program, she helps creators maximize their earnings through shoppable videos, content strategy, and offsite opportunities. Kathleen is also the author of The Unconventional Business Model and founder of Smart Business Mom, empowering entrepreneurs to create income on their own terms.

Glenn Poulos was the EVP and GM of NWS and the co-founder of Gap Wireless Inc., where he has spent his career at the intersection of sales, marketing, and leadership. With a proven track record in driving growth in the telecom and tech distribution industries, Glenn is also the author of Never Sit in the Lobby: 57 Winning Sales Factors to Grow a Business and Build a Career. As a LinkedIn Top Voice, podcast host, and sought-after speaker, Glenn is passionate about sharing actionable insights that empower business professionals, sales teams, and entrepreneurs to succeed. His expertise spans sales strategies, customer relationships, and building a thriving company culture. When he's not shaping the future of telecom or coaching sales leaders, Glenn enjoys life as a proud Canadian, a dynamic DJ under the alias Phossl, and a devoted dog dad to two French bulldogs, Pierre and Jean-Jacques.

At just 25 years old, Jennifer Q. Williams took a leap of faith, leaving graduate school and financing her dream with personal credit cards and an SBA loan to open Saint Louis Closet Co. in 1991—the first locally owned, woman-owned, floor-based closet company in her community. A proud St. Louis native, entrepreneur, and mom, she turned her passion for organization into a thriving company. She is also the wife of a fellow entrepreneur and mother of 2.

Adiel Gorel is one of the leading experts on Real Estate and Real Estate Investment in the United States, and around the world. He is the author of 5 books, including his Amazon Bestseller, "Remote Control Retirement Riches". Adiel has lectured or conducted seminars all over the world, including at Stanford, Cisco, Meta, Intel, Microsoft, Berkeley, Amazon, and many others. He has also been featured on Fox Business, ABC, NBC, Fortune, Entrepreneur Magazine, and is regularly featured in local San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles Area media. Adiel even has his own Public Television real estate show (Remote Control Retirement Riches), which is still airing in its 6th year. His dynamic and entertaining on-stage presence led him to be featured on TedX in 2023 and has been viewed more than 1 Million times.

Mr. Morris is the CEO of Sunset Capital. He has over twenty years of experience in various aspects of real estate and has led acquisition and disposition teams on over $550MM in multifamily transactions. Having asset managed for over $650MM in real estate assets he has experience in all aspects of the life cycle of a property. As a former corporate banker for 18 years, he was involved in over $1B of financing in real estate transactions.