Welcome to Morgan on Purpose, the podcast, where we talk about building, funding, and living a life of purpose… on purpose.
Once a month, I’ll host conversations that help put your money questions in context. We need to shift out of the mindset that having money is somehow at odds with living a purpose-driven life. It’s actually the opposite: Your money and your mission in life should be linked.
Expect conversations about everything that brings meaning and purpose to our lives—art, music, spirituality, hobbies. And yes, we’ll also talk about how to pay for (or even monetize) those things. We think you’ll be surprised at just how connected some of these topics are when you frame them up properly.
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Few people share Morgan’s passion for both creativity AND what it takes to run a successful business like Matt Zeigler. In this episode, we take Matt out of the “interviewer” role and instead ask him to reflect on how he got to his current position in life—blending his investment career with prolific blogs and insightful podcasts. If you’re interested in how to balance creativity and career, what it means to “grow up” without losing the magic of youth, and more… this is an episode you don’t w...
14 Aug 2026
Flipping the script (again): Shawna Ohm and Morgan chat valuations
Every business owner has a number in their head for what their business is worth; it's usually wrong. Guest host Shawna Ohm turns the mic back on Morgan to dig into valuations — drawing on her own experience selling her father's business. They cover why "it depends" really is the honest answer, the difference between objective valuation math and the subjective stuff that actually makes or breaks a sale, how to find advisors who are truly on your side, and the bigger question underneath it all...
23 Jun 2026
Why teamwork matters in exit planning with Julie Keyes
Julie Keyes didn’t set out to become an exit planning guru, she learned from her own experiences exiting a business and her work with the Exit Planning Institute. She now shares those takeaways—including the importance of hiring the right team, understanding your true valuation, and more—at KeyeStrategies, her exit-planning firm. Julie and Morgan chat about why preparation is key and how to find the right people to support you as you succession plan. Learn more about Julie: https://keyestra...
29 May 2026
Getting rich in American history with Joseph Moore
What did financial independence actually look like across 250 years of American history? And was the advice people were getting any good? Historian and bestselling author Joseph Moore joins Morgan to find out — and the answers might make you rethink everything your favorite finance influencer has ever told you. They dig into why financial anxiety isn't new (Americans have been declaring the dream dead for centuries), why compound interest and passive investing are younger and less reliable th...
15 May 2026
Behind the buzzwords with Bill Mulvahill
Searching for a financial advisor means getting inundated with certain buzzwords. For a long time it was “fiduciary” and now it's “virtual family office.” But what do these terms really mean? In this episode, Morgan and Bill discuss what a traditional family office is, how it’s evolved into a multi-family office, and the current trend toward virtual family offices. Beyond that, they look at what it takes to build a truly supportive virtual family office, and what questions to ask an adv...
24 Apr 2026
Flipping the script with Shawna Ohm
This week we’re venturing into new territory: Our first guest host. Content 151’s Shawna Ohm joins the podcast to grill Morgan about his upcoming book “Don’t Die at Your Desk.” The conversation ranges from: Why Morgan felt compelled to write this book nowThe push and pull of big picture questions, like the purpose and legacy of what you’re building… versus the day-to-day questions like who to hire firstHow Morgan found his purpose working with entrepreneurs, and how he hopes this book can h...
13 Apr 2026
Designing your exit with Ryan Ray
Every business owner will exit their business at some point—the only question is whether it happens by design or by default. In this episode, Morgan talks with business strategist Ryan Ray about how to approach exit planning with intention. They go beyond valuations and deal structures to explore the deeper questions: Why is it so hard to step away? What does “ready” actually look like? And how do you balance financial goals with the life you’re trying to build outside the business? Ryan shar...
23 Mar 2026
Playing the long game with Bogumil Baranowski
What does it mean to truly play the long game with your money—and your life? In this episode, Morgan sits down with investor, author, and “Talking Billions” host Bogumil Baranowski for a \conversation on investing, identity, and the deeper purpose behind wealth. They explore the idea of an “infinite time horizon” and why the best investors—and families—think far beyond their own lifetimes. From lessons learned during the pandemic while writing Crisis Investing to the role advisors play in mom...
6 Mar 2026
How C-suite moms can change the game with Amelia Gandomi Lewis
For too long, we’ve watched women debate in circles around whether or not they can have it all. But that question doesn’t really matter to the C-suite moms in the thick of it. For those moms—moms who are managing operations and encouraging excellence in boardrooms AND soccer sidelines—there’s no time for debate, there’s only time to do. Enter: Amelia Gandomi Lewis, an executive leadership coach who helps C-suite moms take a step back and unlock their full potential. In this podcast we go thro...
20 Feb 2026
Finding balance as you build with Bill Mulvahill
Building a business can be all consuming. When your success is on your shoulders, it can be easy to eat, sleep, and breathe your business. After all, you’re chasing your dream! But that approach can backfire. It’s something Morgan Ranstrom and Bill Mulvahill have seen first hand as wealth advisors to entrepreneurs. It’s also something they’ve experienced themselves as business owners. In this episode, the pair dive into how to balance drive with detachment. Where should your business and ...
6 Feb 2026
Pursuing your passion with Danielle Steer
What would happen if, the next time you wondered, “Why are things this way?” you chased down the answer instead of accepting that it’s just how things are. You might wind up with a similar career to Danielle Steer. This week’s guest uses data and research to answer the questions that keep her up at night. It’s a study in pursuing your passion… without sacrificing your career. And we tie it all back to one of the most exciting topics in 2026, particularly as we head into the winter Olympics: W...
17 Dec 2025
The art of giving with Mariah Brook
Every December, folks start talking about charitable contributions. The holidays have people feeling generous; parents want to teach kids about the importance of giving to those less fortunate; and charities are out there asking for year-end donations. In my world as a wealth advisor, those year-end donations tend to be the key focus. People want the potential tax benefits that come with giving before December 31. But is that really the best way to give…? When it comes to charitable giving, m...
17 Nov 2025
Mastering alignment with Bill Mulvahill
The key to building, and scaling, a successful partnership? Alignment. In this episode, Morgan speaks with his other business partner, Bill Mulvahill, on what it takes to build a successful partnership. The pair talk about the two approaches to getting on the same page: principles and process. Which is better? Beyond that, they dig into why third party experts can be worth their weight in metaphoric gold. Not only can they help you get aligned, they can offer unique perspective and expertise ...
10 Oct 2025
Eldest daughter with Courtney Ranstrom
In this episode, host and wealth advisor Morgan Ranstrom welcomes his business partner and older sister Courtney Ranstrom, also a wealth advisor, to the podcast. Courtney specializes in financial planning for women, and addresses the (multi) million dollar question: Do women really need specialized financial planning? Are they making special lady money? (Spoiler: Yes, they do, and no, they aren’t.) We also get into the different way men and women approach risk before broadening the conv...
18 Sept 2025
Accidentally on purpose with Zach Ashburn
So many business owners—maybe even the majority—never set out to become business owners. They ended up in that role by accident. And being an accidental entrepreneur? That's sort of the opposite of building a business on purpose. In this month's episode we're diving into the concept of the accidental entrepreneur with fellow wealth advisory Zachary Ashburn of Reach Strategic Wealth. We'll talk about the golden handcuffs that keep people tethered to corporate jobs, the importance of admitting ...
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