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• The Wealth Ratio and a Practical Path to Financial Freedom with Mike Qu

  In this episode, Mike Qu shares how a search for financial freedom led him from tech into oil and gas investing. He explains the “wealth ratio” as monthly passive income divided by monthly expenses, and discusses why he values assets that can generate income, hedge inflation, and diversify risk. The

• LBM Flash Moment: Reconnecting Is How Relationship Capital Grows

  In this Flash Moment, Phil Fornaro reflects on returning to his Northwestern reunion and rediscovering how quickly old bonds can pick back up. Through stories from rugby, fraternity connections, and familiar faces, he shows how relationship capital grows when you keep reconnecting instead of letting

• LBM Flash Event: Listen First, Lead Together, with Congress Candidate Chris Getty

  In this flash event, Phil Fornaro speaks with congressional candidate Chris Getty about why he entered the race, the hurdles of running as an independent, and the grassroots effort that helped him collect 20,000 signatures in 49 days. Getty explains how years of public service, community relationshi

• Connection Over Correction in the Sandwich Generation with Christy Byrne Yates

  In this conversation, Christy Byrne Yates explores the realities of the sandwich generation, where adults are balancing work, parenting, and the care of aging parents. She shares practical guidance on starting difficult conversations early, planning for legal and financial needs, and approaching dem

• LBM Flash Moment: The Thank-You You Shouldn’t Wait to Give

  In this Flash Moment, Phil Fornaro reflects on the regret of not thanking a law school writing professor, Marie Monahan, until it was too late. He shares how her tough but generous teaching helped him become a stronger writer and advocate, and why appreciation should be expressed in the moment, not

• Flash Event - Brew Moon 2026

  In this Flash Event, Phil Fornaro talks with Steve Palmer about Brew Moon’s 15th year and its new Falltoberfest format at The Max in McCook on October 17, 2026. The conversation highlights the event’s community focus, with proceeds supporting local nonprofits including Helping Hand and Community Ass