True Wealth: the NEW money & business podcast

Get our free newsletter: https://truewealthshow.com/download-guide/ What does it take to build a billion-dollar business in just three years? And how do you know which opportunities are actually worth pursuing? Daniel Gestetner is a serial entrepreneur who has spent nearly 30 years building and scaling businesses, including Byte, which grew from $15 million to over $120 million in annual revenue in one year before selling for over $1 billion. In this episode, True Wealth hosts Anthony Ng Monica and Fintan Costello uncover the five principles Daniel uses to identify winning business opportunities, scale faster than the competition, and build companies designed for long-term success. From turning down a $250 million acquisition offer before the dot-com crash to building Byte into a billion-dollar business, Daniel reveals why timing matters more than most founders realise, how to spot opportunities with strong market tailwinds, and why he refuses to build businesses that lose money on their first sale. You'll…

Get our free newsletter: https://truewealthshow.com/download-guide/ You've made your millions. But are you investing, spending and living like someone who has? Sriram Gollapalli is the co-founder of Long Angle, a private community of over 9,000 multimillionaires who openly discuss how they invest, spend and manage their wealth. In this episode, True Wealth hosts Anthony Ng Monica and Fintan Costello uncover what wealthy people are actually doing with their money, from private equity and alternative investments to the surprising psychology of spending. Drawing on insights from Long Angle's wealth report and thousands of conversations between multimillionaires, Sriram reveals why traditional investment strategies are changing, how to stop obsessing over saving, and what the happiest wealthy people prioritize beyond their bank accounts. You'll learn: - How multimillionaires are allocating their wealth in 2026 - The 3 private asset classes wealthy investors are exploring - Why the traditional 60/40 portfolio is…

Get Anne's full post-exit playbook in our free newsletter: https://truewealthshow.com/download-guide/ You've already made millions. Here's how to actually enjoy it – and what to do with the rest of your life. Anthony Ng Monica and Fintan Costello sit down with Anne Mahlum, founder of Solidcore, which she built to 100 locations before selling for over $100 million. Anne argues the exit isn't the finish line. It's the start of a harder challenge: figuring out what you actually want from your life. She shut down her next business within six months, held out for her $100M exit, gifted her husband millions to remove money from their relationship, and now pushes herself to spend $200K a month. Anne explains the mindset behind her $100M exit, why hustle culture should have an expiry date, and why the greatest luxury money can buy is the freedom to live on your own terms. You'll learn: – How to build the confidence to back yourself – Why Anne held out for a $100M exit – Why she gifted her husband millions – Why she…

Get our free guide to getting a second passport: https://truewealthshow.com/download-guide-second-passport/ Is one passport still enough in 2026? Alex Recouso is the co-founder and CEO of CitizenX, a firm helping high-net-worth individuals build citizenship and residency portfolios. In this episode, Alex explains why more wealthy families are looking beyond a single passport, how citizenship can become a liability rather than an asset, and why he believes a second passport should be treated like insurance: something you need to secure before you actually need it. You’ll learn: • Why relying on one passport creates a “single point of failure” • Where wealthy Americans and Europeans are looking for a Plan B • The difference between citizenship, residency and tax residency • How citizenship-by-investment actually works • Why some passports are becoming more valuable while others are losing value • How to build a passport portfolio around your family, wealth and business • The biggest mistakes people make when…

Get our full jet-buying guide in our free newsletter: https://truewealthshow.com/download-guide/ If you've built wealth, your threat profile has already changed. Here's what to do about it. In this episode, True Wealth hosts Anthony Ng Monica and Fintan Costello sit down with Philip Grindell, former Scotland Yard detective, British intelligence secondee, and founder of Defuse Global. Philip has spent decades protecting politicians, royalty, celebrities and ultra-high-net-worth families from serious threats. Most successful people think security means bodyguards, CCTV and armoured cars. Philip argues that's completely wrong. The real risks often come from the data you unknowingly leave behind, the information your family shares online, and the predictable patterns that make you vulnerable. Along the way, Philip reveals how criminals identify wealthy targets, why deleting social media may actually make you less safe, the simple systems every founder should implement immediately, and the behavioural indicators…

Get our full jet-buying guide in our free newsletter: https://truewealthshow.com/download-guide/ Your family business has survived your lifetime. But will it survive the next three generations? In this episode, True Wealth hosts Anthony Ng Monica and Fintan Costello sit down with Alexander Hoare, partner at C. Hoare & Co. — Britain's oldest private bank, founded in 1692 and still run by the same family over 350 years later. Most successful founders build wealth to pass on. But Alexander has spent decades watching wealthy families destroy what took generations to build — through entitlement, overcomplication, and a failure to think beyond their own lifetime. His family has navigated every economic crisis, political upheaval, and generational transition since the reign of King William III. The lessons are hard-won and rarely shared outside the walls of private banking. Along the way, Alexander reveals why deliberately staying small has been C. Hoare & Co.'s greatest competitive advantage, what the seventh…

Get Steve’s full jet-buying guide in our free newsletter: https://truewealthshow.com/download-guide/ Sold your business and thinking about building again? Your second company could be more dangerous than your first. In this episode, True Wealth hosts Anthony Ng Monica and Fintan Costello sit down with Anastasia Koroleva, an entrepreneur who achieved a nine-figure exit and has spent more than a decade studying what happens to founders after financial success. Anastasia explains why experienced founders can still struggle the second time around, including the founder who poured more than $100 million into a business they knew they should have left years earlier. She also reveals why making life too easy after an exit can backfire, how your decision-making changes after selling, and the three founder archetypes that can help you work out what to build next. You’ll learn: - The fastest way exited founders can lose their wealth - Why your second business may be harder than your first - The $100M mistake…

Get Charlie's full post-wealth framework in our free newsletter: https://truewealthshow.com/download-guide/ Subscribe to Charlie's Substack: http://charliepgarcia.substack.com/ What's the biggest mistake successful people make after getting rich? In this episode, True Wealth hosts Anthony Ng Monica and Fintan Costello sit down with Charlie Garcia, founder of R360, one of the world's most exclusive communities for ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Charlie built Sterling Financial across eight countries, advised multiple U.S. presidents, and has spent years studying how some of the world's most successful people think about wealth, purpose, family and legacy. This conversation explores what happens after financial success, and why money is often the easiest problem to solve. From investing mistakes and family dynamics to identity, fulfilment and life purpose, Charlie shares lessons gathered from decades spent around exceptional entrepreneurs, investors and wealth creators. About Charlie Garcia: Charlie Garcia…

How can you be the best CEO across every phase of your company?Get Jason's full founder operating system in our free newsletter: https://truewealthshow.com/download-guide/In this episode, True Wealth hosts Anthony Ng Monica and Fintan Costello sit down with Jason Cohen, founder of SmartBear and WP Engine, two companies that went on to become unicorns.But this conversation isn't really about building billion-dollar businesses. It's about how to be the best leader possible at every stage of a business’s growth.From how to make the best decisions, to building a company culture that matters, Jason shares his entire CEO mindset and strategy.He also confesses why stepping down as CEO of WP Engine was one of the best decisions he ever made, what most founders misunderstand about growth, and how to avoid wasting years on the wrong problems.You'll learn:- Why Jason stepped down as CEO of WP Engine- The 3 traps that lead founders into burnout- How to know if you're working on the right thing- Jason's framework for…

Get our free newsletter: https://truewealthshow.com/download-guide/ How do you sell to billionaires and the world’s biggest companies? Anthony Ng Monica built and sold an eight-figure business after landing clients including Walmart and some of the world’s largest retailers. In this episode, he breaks down the 5 sales lessons that helped him do it. From sending 727 emails to close Walmart, to the psychology he uses when selling to billionaires, Anthony shares the unconventional tactics he’s learnt from years of high-stakes sales. You’ll learn: • Why it took 727 emails to close Walmart • How to follow up without becoming annoying • Why Anthony sometimes prefers cold outreach to an introduction • How to take control of complex sales • Why you shouldn’t sit opposite someone in a sales meeting • How Anthony gets the attention of almost impossible-to-reach prospects • The unconventional strategy he used to break into huge global companies If you’re a founder, entrepreneur or salesperson looking to close bigger…

Get our complete jet-buying guide for free here: https://truewealthshow.com/download-guide/ Why are so many wealthy founders suddenly building personal brands? In this episode, True Wealth hosts Anthony Ng Monica and Fintan Costello sit down with Sam Parr, founder of Hampton and co-host of My First Million. After selling The Hustle for tens of millions, Sam realised something surprising: his audience and personal brand became even more valuable than the business itself. This conversation is a masterclass in leverage, influence, media and long-term opportunity. Sam breaks down the exact systems he used to build one of the most recognisable founder brands on the internet, why consistency beats talent, and how becoming known creates compounding advantages in business, investing and life. You’ll learn: - Why personal brands become more valuable post-exit - The 3 fundamentals behind a strong personal brand - Sam’s framework for turning attention into opportunity - The hidden ROI of becoming known online - How to…

What can one of the world's most competitive industries teach you about business? After more than 20 years in the gambling industry, Fintan Costello has worked at Paddy Power, PokerStars and Google, before building and selling a gambling business for over $50 million. In this episode, he shares the 7 biggest business lessons that changed how he thinks about marketing, customer acquisition, competition and long-term growth. Whether you're building a startup, leading a team or scaling an established business, these are practical lessons you can apply immediately. You'll learn: • Why great brands don't win — the basics do • How PokerStars became more trusted than people's banks • Why companies were paying $160 per click • The one metric every founder needs to understand • Why owning your audience is a competitive advantage • How to stay ahead when competitors copy everything you do • Why the best businesses zig when everyone else zags About Fintan Costello: Fintan Costello is an entrepreneur, investor and…

Get Steve’s full jet-buying guide in our free newsletter: https://truewealthshow.com/download-guide/ Thinking of buying a private jet? Here's how to do it without falling for the biggest traps. In this episode, True Wealth's hosts Anthony Ng Monica and Fintan Costello are joined by Founder of Steve Varsano. He's sharing the ultimate guide to purchasing a jet in 2026, and he's leaving no cards off the table. Steve breaks down the hidden economics and practical realities of private aviation – from when jet ownership actually makes sense, to the expensive mistakes even the most successful people can fall for. You’ll learn: - When it actually makes sense to own a jet - How a jet can save you 30 extra days per year - The biggest mistakes buyers make when purchasing an aircraft - Why most people massively underestimate the complexity of jet ownership - The future of private aviation, from electric planes to passenger drones - And the unbelievable story of Steve’s very first jet sale… About Steve Varsano: Steve is…

Welcome to True Wealth!If you've achieved financial success, you might think this is where your problems end. But actually, it's where a whole new set of questions begins.Hosted by exited founders Anthony Ng Monica and Fintan Costello, True Wealth explores what comes after success. From where to invest your wealth next, to raising grounded children and building a lasting legacy, each episode features founders, investors and trusted advisors sharing practical lessons for life after wealth.If you're tired of beginner business content, welcome home.New episodes out every Tuesday – so make sure you're subscribed!#podcast #truewealth #business