Why Entrepreneurs Must Redefine Wealth to Truly Win

In this insightful episode of The C-Suite Mentor Podcast, Theresa Cantley sits down with Anthony Engler, founder of Alpha Advisory and former Goldman Sachs executive, for a powerful conversation about radical resilience, wealth creation, identity, and intentional leadership.   Anthony shares his journey from corporate finance to entrepreneurship, revealing how early beliefs about money, success, and validation shaped his career — and how those beliefs eventually evolved. Together, Theresa and Anthony unpack why traditional wealth management often fails entrepreneurs, the real difference between income and wealth, and why clarity around how you want to feel is essential to building a meaningful life and business.   This episode goes far beyond tactics. It explores how storytelling builds trust in a world driven by AI, why many leaders hide behind titles and credentials, and how business owners can design companies that align with their values while creating long-term impact.   If you're a CEO, founder, or entrepreneur navigating growth, burnout, or the next chapter of leadership, this episode will challenge your thinking and give you a new framework for success — financially and personally.    Timestamps (1:12:00) 00:00 – 03:20 Welcome to The C-Suite Mentor Podcast & setting the stage for radical resilience   03:21 – 10:30 Facing adversity, public speaking nerves, and using vulnerability as strength   10:31 – 17:40 Why your story is your greatest differentiator and builds trust   17:41 – 25:30 Anthony's early beliefs about money and how they shaped his career   25:31 – 33:20 Lessons from corporate life, external validation, and chasing titles   33:21 – 41:10 Why wealth doesn't equal happiness — and what money really amplifies   41:11 – 48:30 Lifestyle business vs legacy business: the car vs airplane analogy   48:31 – 56:20 The financial industry's blind spots when working with entrepreneurs   56:21 – 1:03:30 Designing wealth with intention, alignment, and long-term vision   1:03:31 – 1:09:40 What truly creates fulfillment, impact, and sustainable success   1:09:41 – 1:12:00 Final reflections, resources, and how to connect with Anthony    Key Takeaways Your story is not a liability — it's your most powerful leadership asset   Money provides options, but it does not guarantee fulfillment   Titles and external validation often mask deeper misalignment   Entrepreneurs create real impact — but traditional wealth management misses this   Income and wealth are not the same thing, and they're taxed very differently   A legacy business must be designed intentionally from the start   Alignment between values, vision, and strategy creates sustainable success   True wealth supports the life you want — not the other way around    Listener Prompt / CTA As you listen to this episode, ask yourself:   Am I building my business based on who I truly am — or on what I think success is supposed to look like?   If this conversation challenged your thinking, take a moment to reflect on your long-term vision, the legacy you want to leave, and how aligned your current strategy really is.    Be sure to check the show notes for Anthony Engler's assessment and resources, and don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a fellow business owner who's ready to step into their next level of leadership.