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The Compound Commitment
Welcome to the Compound Commitment, where we focus on the small actions that compound over time. I'm your host, Mike Nilson. Join me every Tuesday as we build the habits that support wealth, health, and happiness.
Each week, we share insights on investing, wealth management, and financial planning alongside practical strategies for nutrition, sleep, relationships and happiness.
Check out compoundcommitment.com to sign up for a complimentary 30-Day Wealth, Health, or Happiness Commitment.
Episodes
157 episodes
Funded Contentment: The Real Goal of Wealth w/ Brian Portnoy, PhD, CFA
Episode 032: In this episode, I sit down with behavioral finance author Brian Portnoy to explore what wealth really means beyond numbers on a balance sheet. We talk about the idea of funded contentment and how aligning your mone...
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Growing Bodies, Different Strategies: How Nutrition For Kids Differs From Adults w/ Julia Chase, RD
Episode 031: In this episode, I sit down with dietitian Julia Chase to unpack what nutrition really looks like for kids—and why it’s so different from the way adults eat. We talk about her path from competitive dancer to sport nutrition,...
The Power of ETFs: A Simple Tool for Compounding Wealth w/ Ryan Issakainen
Episode 030: In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Issakainen from First Trust to break down how investment vehicles have evolved—and what that means for all of us trying to build smarter portfolios. Ryan and I talk through mutual funds,...
The NIL Opportunity: What Every Athlete & Family Needs to Know w/ Theresa Gralinski
Episode 029: Athletes today have opportunities to earn money that didn’t exist just a few years ago.From revenue sharing… to collectives… to individual brand deals—NIL (Name, Image & Likeness) has completely changed the game.<...
Part 3: The Nilson Family Legacy System w/ Rhiannon Nilson
Episode 028: In this special episode, I get the honor of interviewing my favorite person in the world—my wife, Rhiannon.If you know Rhiannon, you already know this conversation is going to be fun, real, and full of great stories. ...
Part 2: How to Build Your Family Legacy System
Episode 027: In part 2 of the trilogy, I share how to intentionally build a Family Legacy System that helps your wealth strengthen your family instead of slowing dividing it. Drawing from my own family experiences, I walk you throu...
Part 1: What is money for?
Episode 026: This solo episode digs into the foundational question most people skip past: the true purpose of money. Reflecting on my own journey— I learned to earn, save, invest, and protect money, yet spent years without clarit...
Our Hidden Operating System: Understanding Hypnotherapy & the Subconscious Mind w/ Tommy Flick, LMFT, CHt
Episode 025: In this week’s conversation, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Tommy Flick and I dive into the connection between the body and mind and why understanding both is so important for personal growth. We get into how the s...
The 721 Exchange: Unlocking Liquidity & Diversification for Real Estate Investors w/ Jeff Walters
Episode 024: In this episode, I interview Jeff Walters from Hines Private Wealth Solutions on 1031 and 721 exchanges. If you’ve ever wondered how to keep more of what you’ve earned while leveling up your real estate strategy, this conver...
Next Play Mindset: High Performance Habits w/ Alan Stein, Jr.
Episode 023: In this episode, I sit down with Alan Stein Jr. to dig into the heart of his Next Play philosophy—a mindset built around resilience, presence, and the ability to move forward with purpose after any setback. Alan and...
Compounding Impact: How Giving Multiplies Meaning w/ Innovia's Dave Sonntag
Episode 022: Dave Sonntag is the Chief Philanthropy Officer for the Innovia Foundation. In this role, Dave develops charitable solutions for people, families, and organizations that align their values with making an impact in their commu...
Timeless Principles, Endless Techniques: Life and Happiness in 3D with Dr. Gary Gray
Episode 021: In this episode, I sit down with Gary Gray for a wide‑ranging conversation on movement, mindset, and what it really means to live well in three dimensions. Gary has spent decades teaching that movement isn’t just something w...
Owning Businesses, Not Ticker Symbols: The Rule #1 Approach to Investing w/ Phil Town
Episode 020: Phil Town is an investor, teacher, and bestselling author of Rule #1, known for making long‑term investing more understandable and more approachable. Before becoming a professional investor, Phil lived an unconventi...
Training for Life, Not the Season: Workouts and Nutrition After Division 1 Sports w/ Jenn & Lee Wirth
Episode 019: Jen and Lee Wirth are identical twins, former Division I basketball players at Gonzaga, and now powerhouse entrepreneurs. We dive into the lessons sports taught them, the confidence that comes from embracing who you are, and...
Your Mortgage Is a Strategy: How to Choose the Right Loan for Your Life, Not Just the Lowest Rate w/ Jay Crowell
Episode 018: Jay Crowell has spent more than 22 years in the mortgage world—most of them at Cornerstone—driven by a genuine heart for service and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Today, he leads Cornerstone’s National Retail Division,...
Recruiting Kids These Days: How to Engage with Generation Y w/ Gonzaga Basketball's R-Jay Barsh
Episode 017: In this episode, I sit down with Gonzaga Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach, R-Jay Barsh, to talk about something that goes way beyond X’s and O’s—building real relationships in coaching. R-Jay shares incredible insights...
Wealth Resolutions That Work: Starting 2026 with Intention w/ Daryl Geffken, PhD
Episode 016: What if your New Year’s resolutions weren’t just about getting in better shape—but also about getting your finances in shape? In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Daryl Geffken for a powerful conversation about wh...
The Power of Daily Commitment: How One Mile a Day Changed the Putney Family
Episode 015: In this episode of The Compound Commitment, I sit down with Damian and Ann Putney to talk about what it really means to stay committed. These two have been running a mile every single day for five years - r...
The Multifamily Mindset: Finding, Financing & Managing Your First Multifamily Property w/ Peter Clark
Episode 014: In this episode of Compound Commitment, I sit down with Peter Clark to talk about his journey from sports performance to multifamily real estate investing. We dive into what makes multifamily different from sing...
Beyond the Apology: How Forgiveness Transforms Teams and Lives w/ Jennifer Ferch, MS
Episode 013: Jennifer Ferch is the Chief Operating Officer at NBC Camps with a master's degree in counseling psychology and a strong background in leadership. She's also a speaker for sports leadership ministries and a passionate advocat...
Purpose Over Presents: Finding Meaning in a Budget-Friendly Christmas w/ Maddy Underwood CFP
Episode 012: Maddy is a Financial Advisor and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional at TEN Capital. Driven by a deep passion for financial literacy and a genuine commitment to educating and supporting others, she guides her clients...
Recovery Tools for Aging Athletes: How to Stay Active, Reduce Injury & Bounce Back Faster w/ Dr. Laura Fralich
Episode 011: Dr. Laura Fralich is a dual board-certified Primary Care Sports Medicine physician and the owner of Northwest Sports and Exercise Medicine in Spokane. In this episode, she discusses her journey from being a young athle...
Plan Before You Need It: The 6 L's of Smart Financial Planning w/ Dave Gordon, CFP
Episode 010: Dave Gordon started his career in Wealth Management in 2006 and is now the Director of Advanced Planning at TEN Capital. In this episode, Dave delves into the critical importance of planning in achieving financial stab...
Transforming Anxiety Into Understanding: Reframing Stress as a Signal For Growth w/ Max Manix LMHC
Episode 009: Max Manix combines foundational mental performance strategies with a deep passion for sports and mental health to enhance performance, resilience, and overall well-being. In this conversation, Max Manix explores the journey ...
College Rentals 101: What We've Learned From Buying & Managing Gonzaga Houses w/ Marc Nilson
Episode 008: Marc Nilson has been working in the Spokane real estate market since 2004 and has helped hundreds of clients buy and sell their homes. In this conversation, Marc shares his long standing experience in college rentals, partic...