How Infinite Banking Creates Financial Peace for Business Owners
What if your company could run on peace of mind instead of pressure from the banks? In this episode of Wealth on Main Street, Jayson Lowe and Richard Canfield sit down with Troy Treleaven, a corporate trainer with decades of experience at the Dale Carnegie Organization. Troy shares his inspiring journey from corporate leadership coaching to discovering Nelson Nash’s Infinite Banking Concept (IBC) and how it completely transformed his perspective on money, legacy, and freedom.
From Dale Carnegie to Nelson Nash: A Surprising Connection
Troy’s background in leadership and mindset training helped him immediately recognize the deeper principles of IBC. As he puts it: “You can’t learn how to control capital for the rest of your life in 15 minutes. But when you do, the peace of mind is unlike anything else.”
Troy’s discovery began with a conversation over coffee with his brother, who handed him a copy of Becoming Your Own Banker by Nelson Nash. From there, curiosity took over, and he dove into videos, books, and eventually found Ascendant Financial, Canada’s leader in Infinite Banking education.
Why Business Owners “Get It” Faster
After years of running his own Dale Carnegie franchise, Troy came to realize the critical importance of access to capital for entrepreneurs.
“It’s always so hard to get access to money when you need it most and I never realized how much I was giving to the banks until I discovered Infinite Banking.”
By establishing corporate and personal IBC policies, Troy created a system that keeps money flowing within his business and family, not leaking to finance companies and lenders.
From Control to Clarity: Family Banking in Action
Once Troy experienced how IBC worked for his company, he quickly began thinking bigger: How can I set this up for my kids?
With four young adult children, Troy now views Infinite Banking as more than a financial tool; it’s a generational mindset.
“Now it’s about building this warehouse of wealth that our family can all share. It’s bigger than us.”
Through his IBC policies, Troy is creating a lasting family system that aligns perfectly with his leadership background, characterized by clear principles, structured growth, and consistent learning.
Lessons from Nelson Nash: Planting the Seeds of Wealth
Richard and Jayson share stories of their mentor, Nelson Nash, including his unforgettable analogy: “When you plant corn, you’re going to get weeds. If you don’t pull them, they’ll take over your field.”
The concept of “mental weeds” and limiting beliefs about money is closely tied to both Dale Carnegie’s teachings and the Infinite Banking philosophy. Actual growth begins in the mind, and it’s nurtured by discipline and patience.
Building Your Family “Grain Bin”
Just as farmers store their harvest in silos, Nelson taught that families must build a financial storage system, a warehouse of wealth.
Through dividend-paying whole life insurance, business owners can safely store capital, access it when needed, and refill it continually. It’s not about chasing high returns; it’s about creating steady, stress-free growth that you can use again and again.
The Result: Peace, Freedom, and a Legacy
Troy describes the shift perfectly: “I want my company to be well set up with IBC because of the sense of peace and freedom it gives me.”
From being skeptical to fully confident, Troy’s story reminds us that Infinite Banking isn’t about insurance; it’s about control, clarity, and continuity.
Ready to Learn More?
If you want to take the next step in protecting and growing your family’s wealth, start here:
- Don’t Spread the Wealth – Learn how to hold family banking meetings that matter.
- Keep Taxes Away from Your Wealth – Discover five strategies to reduce taxes now and in the future.
- Growing Your Own Capital – See how Infinite Banking works for business owners and farmers alike
Final Thought
Whether you’re a corporate leader, entrepreneur, or parent, peace of mind comes from knowing your capital is under your control. Like Nelson Nash said: “What a peaceful, stress-free way of life it is when you get the banks out of your life.”
Start your journey to financial freedom today. Watch the full episode with Troy Treleaven on the Wealth on Main Street Podcast. Click here!
Internal Links
- Infinite Banking Explained: The Safe Way to Build Wealth
- What Is Infinite Banking?
- Troy's website – https://DaleCarnegie.com
- Assess Your Leadership Style: https://form.typeform.com/to/QVzxLu3H
- Troy Treleaven's LinkedIn: / troytreleaven