Shifting the Care Plan: From Patients to Portfolios with Barb Gleason (Ep. 26)

Shifting the Care Plan: From Patients to Portfolios with Barb Gleason (Ep. 26)

Have you ever wondered how similar healthcare and financial planning can be?  It’s all about helping people get back on their feet, whether physically or financially. In this episode, Mike Milligan chats with Barb Gleason, who transitioned from a career in healthcare to financial planning, about her experiences and insights. She shares her journey, the …

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Navigating Retirement with Confidence: Strategies from Ideas by Mike (Ep. 25)

Navigating Retirement with Confidence: Strategies from Ideas by Mike (Ep. 25)

What’s the secret to navigating your financial future with confidence? Join Mike Milligan as he sits down with Tom Haines from Annexus to demystify fixed index annuities and their strategic role in crafting one-of-a-kind financial plans tailored for your unique retirement journey. Tom shares insights from his distinguished career, highlighting how indexing strategies can safeguard …

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The Discipline Dividend: How You Do One Thing Is How You Do Everything with Josef Mehall (Ep. 24)

The Discipline Dividend: How You Do One Thing Is How You Do Everything with Josef Mehall (Ep. 24)

From former college hockey player to a leading retirement specialist. Join host Mike Milligan as he sits down with team member Josef Mehall, a talented entrepreneurial spirit that is passionate about leaving things better than he found them.  With his engaging story of growth to becoming a financial expert, Josef shares how he helps clients …

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Legacy & Long-Term Care: A Strategic Guide to Planning for the Future (Ep. 23)

Legacy & Long-Term Care: A Strategic Guide to Planning for the Future (Ep. 23)

In this episode, Mike Milligan introduces Scotty, a dedicated team member at Ideas by Mike™. Scotty shares his journey from his roots on the Ohio-West Virginia border to becoming a legacy specialist, exploring life insurance, legacy planning, and self-care strategies for life’s later stages. Join them as Scotty shares his personal story and uncovers the …

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Why Financial Literacy Should Start Young: January Liddell’s Mission (Ep. 22)

Why Financial Literacy Should Start Young: January Liddell’s Mission (Ep. 22)

What do planning for the future and teaching financial literacy to the next generation have in common? In this unique episode, Mike Milligan welcomes January Liddell to the show. Money isn’t just about numbers; it’s about narratives. Explore how January, a dynamic financial professional, balances roles as a mother, wife, and author, while fiercely advocating …

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How to Live a One-of-a-Kind Life (Ep.21)

How to Live a One-of-a-Kind Life (Ep.21)

Ever faced a mountain and thought, “I can’t do this?” This episode serves as a way to combat this thought. As the calendar turns to 2025, Mike Milligan recounts an incredible journey to Peru’s Rainbow Mountain and draws parallels to the journey of retirement planning. Learn how each individual step, supported by a trusted guide, …

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The Impact We Make In Our Communities (Ep.20)

The Impact We Make In Our Communities (Ep.20)

What makes a team truly one of a kind? Join host Mike Milligan, a Certified Financial Planner® with over two decades of experience, as he delves into the power of individuality with team members Kelsey Vollmer and Marcus Washington. Together, they explore how their personal experiences influence their communities.  Mike, Kelsey and Marcus discuss:  The …

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Personal Stories of Impact with Grace Milligan (Ep.19)

Personal Stories of Impact with Grace Milligan (Ep.19)

How can simple actions lead to meaningful change? Mike Milligan sits down with his daughter Grace, to explore what it truly means to make an impact. Grace shares her inspiring journey from creating fly swatters out of thrift store finds to leading charitable efforts at Grace Klein Community’s food rescue mission. This discussion dives deep …

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The Impact of Strategic Partners and Clients (Ep. 18)

The Impact of Strategic Partners and Clients (Ep. 18)

What makes a financial plan truly stand out? Mike Milligan explores how strategic partnerships are key to creating personalized, effective financial plans. Joined by Tiffany Saunders and Liz Mundey, they discuss how working together and embracing new ways of thinking are changing the financial planning landscape. Find out how partnerships with innovative platforms like Halo …

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The Mission Behind Ideas by Mike™ (Ep. 17)

The Mission Behind Ideas by Mike™ (Ep. 17)

Financial planning can truly change lives, not just through numbers but by making a real impact in our communities. Mike, Kaitlan, and Katie shed light on how they’re redefining financial planning through community impact. They dive into how Ideas by Mike is not only crafting unique financial plans but also investing in meaningful change from …

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