John Rampton

As the great Micheal J. Fox once said, “Family is not an important thing. It’s everything.” But, just as important is culture. Why? As a family, community, or business, culture defines who we are and holds everything together. However, culture and family are interconnected in multiple ways. So, let’s explore why both are so important.…

Stanford’s BeWell explains how our minds are wired to make sense of the complex world around us. By developing our mindset, we can ensure success by dictating how a person reacts and takes actions based on values, experiences, and beliefs. As a result of these filters, we are able to process information more quickly and…

In most entrepreneurs’ minds, their ventures will be profitable when they exit. In reality, the picture is bleaker. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 20% of new businesses fail in their first two years, 45% in their first five years, and 65% in their first ten years. What’s more, just 25% of…

There’s a myth in the entrepreneurial world that says the more you work, the more success you’ll have. But what if you lose everything, from freedom to family, in order to win? Imagine working, traveling, and hustling 80 hours or more a week, accruing a fortune you can barely enjoy, and missing out on the…

In a Bankrate survey, 52 percent of respondents said that money negatively impacts their mental health. That places it above one’s own health (42%), current events (41%), family/friends’ health (36%), relationships with friends/family (32%), and work (31%). Many people can relate to that. After all, economic factors are at play, including inflation, rising interest rates,…

What if you could fly to a foreign location for lunch or dinner on the same day that you returned home? In reality, you don’t have to be Jeff Bezos or a Kardashian to enjoy private aviation freedom. Don’t believe me? Well, Nik Tarascio has shown it’s not just for the rich and famous. Nik…

Typically, real estate transactions involve a buyer obtaining a loan from a bank or mortgage lender. However, seller financing is gaining traction as an alternative option. The reason? It flips the script, allowing the seller to be the buyer’s bank. A person who is extremely familiar with seller financing, and is successful with it, is…

While many of us strive to achieve personal success, we also hope to leave a legacy for the next generation. Many things can make up a legacy: cherished traditions, strong values, and perhaps most tangibly, financial stability. After all, as a form of sustainable financial well-being passed down through family members, generational wealth empowers your…

There’s no doubt that entrepreneurship isn’t for everyone. In addition to managing teams and customers, entrepreneurs face financial pressures and challenges that can be mentally exhausting and overwhelming. That’s why, compared to non-entrepreneurs, 72% of entrepreneurs are directly or indirectly affected by mental health issues. Furthermore, entrepreneurs exhibited higher rates of the following compared to…