
Episode #4
The Weight of Providing: Family, Fatherhood and the Moments That Shaped Mike Kunzler
In this episode of Give a Sit , Wes sits down with Mike Kunzler of Orizon Wealth Management for an honest and emotional conversation about family, business, leadership, and the experiences that shaped the man he is today. Mike reflects on growing up in Idaho and watching his family work for everything they had. When his family lost one of their dairy farms, the experience left a lasting impact on him and helped shape the way he views hard work, uncertainty, responsibility, and success. He also opens up about his relationship with his wife and the gratitude he feels for the way she supports him, challenges him, and holds him accountable. Her willingness to push him to become better has played an important role in both his personal life and his journey as a business owner. As the owner of Orizon Wealth Management, Mike is deeply committed to helping his employees grow, improve, and become successful in their own lives. He shares why leadership is not simply about building a company. It is about giving people the tools, support, and opportunities they need to reach their full potential. The conversation also turns to fatherhood as Mike reflects on raising his children, the attention they needed, and the moments when he realized he was not always able to give them as much of himself as he wanted. Those lessons have changed the way he thinks about presence, priorities, and the kind of legacy he hopes to leave behind. This episode truly hits all the feels. Mike allows himself to be vulnerable and becomes emotional throughout the conversation as he shares the highs, losses, regrets, relationships, and lessons that have defined his journey. It is a powerful reminder that success is not only measured by what we build, but by how we care for our families, lead our teams, learn from our mistakes, and help the people around us become better.

