"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.