Owners Table

Hosted by Thomas Cox

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Aug 2026

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Thriving owners talking about everything from the boardroom table to the dinner table.

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August 26, 202619 min

How Business Owners Use Infinite Banking to Build Wealth

What if you could take back control of the banking function in your own financial life? In this special episode of The Owner’s Table , Thomas joins Carly on StarTalk to break down Infinite Banking, wealth building, and the financial strategies he uses with business owners, investors, and high-income professionals. Thomas explains how properly structured whole life insurance can be used to store and access capital, why he believes business ownership is one of the best paths to building wealth, and how entrepreneurs can give their money more than one job. He also shares how he uses Infinite Banking policies for his own children to help fund future cars, college, businesses, and home purchases—and why building generational wealth requires more than simply leaving your kids money.

August 26, 202634 min

The AI, Sales & Wealth Strategies We're Using Right Now

What tools, habits, and strategies are actually helping entrepreneurs grow right now? In Part 2 of his conversation with David Nipps, Thomas trades more of the business ideas and strategies they're using in real life: from using AI to save time and improve sales to building wealth without selling investments. They break down how they're using tools like Claude, Fathom, and Whisper Flow, how David created an AI sales coach to improve his calls, and why eliminating distractions can lead to better sales performance. Thomas explains his approach to borrowing against investments rather than selling them, while David shares how one simple podcast interview turned into a paying client.

August 11, 202618 min

How Families & Business Owners Actually Use Infinite Banking

How can Infinite Banking work for your family, business, and future? Thomas brings McKinley Baird back to The Owner’s Table to break down more real life infinite banking examples and show how the strategy can look completely different depending on your income, goals, family, and business. They explore how parents can build wealth for their children, how business owners use Infinite Banking to purchase equipment and fund growth, and how policies can help pay for everything from cars and college to home renovations and real estate. Thomas also shares how he uses policies for his own children and explains the long-term potential for retirement and generational wealth.

August 7, 202621 min

Real-Life Infinite Banking Examples Every Entrepreneur Should See

Thomas is joined by advisor McKinley Baird to walk through real client examples showing how business owners, real estate investors, and professionals use Infinite Banking to build wealth while maintaining access to their capital. Rather than focusing on theory, they break down practical scenarios—from flipping houses and funding inventory to paying off student loans more efficiently. If you've ever wondered how Infinite Banking works beyond the concepts, this episode provides real-world examples that demonstrate how entrepreneurs use the strategy to create flexibility, improve cash flow, and keep their money working while they invest, grow, and pay down debt.

July 29, 202638 min

The Business Ideas We're Betting On Right Now

What does it really take to scale a business? In this episode, Thomas and David Nipps sit down for an unscripted conversation about the business growth strategies, marketing tactics, and financial principles they're using in their own companies right now. From improving lead generation with Meta ads to avoiding lifestyle inflation as your income grows, they share practical lessons every entrepreneur can apply. They also discuss how successful businesses think differently about marketing investments, why qualified leads matter more than lead volume, and whether Dave Ramsey's financial advice still fits once business owners begin building significant wealth.

July 21, 202630 min

Trust Is the Real Currency in Business

In this guest appearance on the Three Second Selling Podcast , Thomas joins host David to discuss why trust is the real currency behind high-stakes business and financial decisions. Thomas shares how his background in college football coaching shaped his ability to communicate with different personalities, ask better questions, and meet people where they are. He also explains why expertise alone is not enough: lasting credibility comes from experience, referrals, honesty, and being willing to tell someone when your service is not right for them. The conversation offers practical lessons for business owners, sales professionals, and leaders on listening well, building authentic relationships, and becoming the person clients trust when uncertainty is high.

July 14, 202613 min

Build Your Own Family Bank

In Part 2 of this guest appearance on the Wealthy Mind Podcast, Thomas continues the conversation with host Mr. Rose by exploring practical ways business owners can use the Infinite Banking Concept to create financial flexibility and build long-term wealth. Thomas explains how cash value life insurance compares to home equity and securities-backed lines of credit, why properly structured policies can become a source of working capital, and how business owners can use them to fund growth, prepare for major expenses, and build a lasting family banking system. The conversation closes with a discussion on continuous learning, surrounding yourself with the right people, and staying curious enough to challenge conventional thinking.

July 7, 202618 min

How to Make the Same Dollar Work More Than Once: Part 1

In Part 1 of this guest appearance on the Wealthy Mind Podcast, Thomas breaks down the fundamentals of the Infinite Banking Concept and explains why business owners, investors, and high-income earners should think differently about the way they use money. Thomas shares how properly structured cash value life insurance can become a personal banking system—allowing your dollars to continue growing while simultaneously being used for investing, business opportunities, and major purchases. Through real-world examples, he explains opportunity cost, tax advantages, exit planning, and why Infinite Banking is designed to create long-term financial flexibility rather than maximize investment returns.

June 30, 202615 min

The Mindset Shift That Changed My Financial Future

In this guest appearance on the Destined for Success Podcast, Thomas joins host Jennifer Takagi to share his journey from college football coach to entrepreneur, investor, and financial educator. Thomas reflects on how coaching prepared him for business ownership, the growth of his catering companies, his transition into real estate investing, and how discovering the Infinite Banking Concept changed the way he thinks about building wealth. The conversation also explores common misconceptions about money, why wealth is a tool for creating opportunity, and how Infinite Banking can help business owners, investors, and high-income earners gain more control over their financial future.

June 24, 202626 min

The $200 Mistake That Cost Thousands - Fate Hudson: Part 2

In Part 2 of this conversation, Fate Hudson shares how a chance introduction to roofing became the foundation for building Green Valley Roofing & Construction. Fate and Thomas dive into the realities of entrepreneurship, hiring key team members, construction management, real estate investing, and the lessons learned from costly mistakes. They discuss scaling a business, avoiding common contractor pitfalls, investing in commercial real estate, and why understanding your market matters more than chasing every opportunity. The conversation also explores leadership, raising children to face challenges head-on, the future of entrepreneurship in the age of AI, and Fate's vision for real estate development in Birmingham.