The Story

I was fortunate enough to have parents that taught me early and often the importance of making wise financial decisions.  The good news is that I retained about 95% of what they imparted on me; the bad news is that I had to go $20,000 in debt to figure out the other 5%.

There I was, driving down the road in a financed vehicle when I had an epiphany: I’m supposed to be the guy that impresses others with how much financial mumbo-jumbo I know.  In reality, I’m bogged down in debt and can’t talk to my wife about money unless we’re wearing boxing gloves.  This isn’t working.

Thus began a journey that took me from a career in banking complete with treks through collections and risk management to reestablishing financial unity with my wife and paying off our debt, to ultimately becoming the Lead Financial Coach at Lukas Coaching.

You know what, though?  I don’t really care about my title.  What I do care about is helping the people I’m blessed to meet chart a new course for their lives and their money.  I love when the individuals and couples I get to work with see the results of living on purpose, too.  Paying off debt, creating a savings plan, and giving like you’ve always wanted are signs of sweet success!

If you told me ten years ago that I’d be a radio show host, author, and helping others turn dreams into reality, I would’ve laughed pretty hard.  And yet, here I am: the host Past Due Radio and author of Get Naked: Stripping Down to Money & Marriage.

Ever since I climbed down the corporate ladder, I find myself going home to my wife Elisa with a positive attitude at the end of each work day.  God blessed me with an opportunity to do what I love and I’m having a blast.

Contact me if I can be of any help to you.