About

Who I Am

I’m a family man, business owner, and author who’s spent the past five decades building real-world wealth—not just financial, but personal and generational. Together with my wife, Michele, we built a thriving business from the ground up, fueled by faith, grit, and an unwavering commitment to doing the hard work.

I grew up attending St. Ignatius of Loyola RC Church in my hometown. Back then, it was just where I went to Mass and catechism. But now, I see how much that name—and his philosophy—shaped the life I’ve lived. Finding God in all things isn’t a lofty quote. It’s how I’ve learned to face challenge, lead with purpose, and build something that lasts.

For me, wealth isn’t just about money—it’s about freedom. It’s about creating opportunity, living with intention, and passing on something meaningful to the next generation.

What I Believe

Faith. Freedom. Financial independence. Personal responsibility. These aren’t slogans—they’re non-negotiables.

Rooted in Christian values, conservative principles, and a belief in free markets, I see wealth-building not as a selfish pursuit, but as a way to strengthen families, grow businesses, and help people live on their own terms—without begging permission or chasing approval.

True wealth isn’t just financial. It’s the values, lessons, and opportunities we pass on to our children and grandchildren. That’s the legacy I’m building—and helping others build too.

Why I Write

I write to pass on what works—not just what I’ve studied, but what I’ve lived.

• In Money’s Dirty Little Secrets, I reveal what most won’t: how the system is tilted, and how to tilt it back in your favor.

• In The Grace Effect, I explore how integrity, faith, and purpose-driven choices lead to fulfillment—not just fortune.

• In The Legacy Code, I lay out 12 hard-earned rules for winning at what really matters—building a life of strength, character, and lasting impact.

• In The Art of Mindful Nursing, created with my wife Michele, we show that grace, presence, and clarity aren’t just personal virtues—they’re professional ones too.

Whether I’m writing about money, meaning, or mindful living, the mission is the same: to equip people with timeless, practical wisdom they can actually use.

From Nothing to Something

I didn’t inherit wealth, connections, or a head start. I started with grit, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.

I’ve made mistakes. I’ve taken risks. I’ve failed more than once. But through persistence, adaptation, and independent thinking, I learned how to make money work for me—instead of spending my life working for money.

I won’t tell you it’s easy. But I’ll tell you it’s possible—and worth every ounce of effort.

That’s why I write—to help others take control of their own financial and personal future. Not just for the money, but for the freedom to live on their own terms.

A Lifelong Learner, Thinker, and Doer

I’ve always questioned the status quo. I don’t take things at face value—and I never have. My thinking is shaped not just by books, but by hard-won experience and by a circle of remarkable people I’ve walked through life with for decades.

Their loyalty, quiet wisdom, and strength have shaped my values and sharpened my perspective. I’m a better man because of them.

Through it all, I’ve developed a no-nonsense approach to success—built on timeless principles, personal conviction, and the hard-earned clarity that comes from real life, not wishful thinking.

Looking back, I see that I’ve spent my entire life connecting the dots between faith, family, work, and freedom. It wasn’t until I started writing that I realized those dots form a roadmap. This isn’t just business advice. It’s a philosophy for living with meaning, integrity, and strength.

I don’t do fluff. I do what works.

Join Me on the Journey

Everything I write is grounded in the belief that faith, freedom, and personal responsibility are the real cornerstones of a meaningful life and lasting success.

I write for people who are tired of the noise—people who want to live with purpose, build real wealth, raise strong families, and leave a legacy that actually matters.

If that sounds like you, I invite you to explore my books, read the essays, and discover how timeless principles can lead to true freedom and fulfillment—without compromising who you are.

Let’s build something that lasts. —JCK