John Lanza

Welcome!

I write, create, run a business, podcast and speak.

I run, read, play boardgames, and enjoy trains and computers.

I own less stuff, and I like what I do own to be beautiful.

I love learning, and I seek discussions to help open my mind and clarify my thinking.

Born in New Jersey, I moved to Southern California right after college.

Now: What I'm doing

At Snigglezoo, I continue to engage kids to "Share, Save & Spend Smart," while empowering their parents to raise their kids money-smart.

I'm building a new framework called The Money Simplicity Shift. The goal is to help people use money as a tool to live fulfilling lives. Contact me if you like me to talk to your employees, customers or members.

I recently reconnected with one of my first loves, programming. This site is one result of that.

(All of my interviews, podcast appearances etc. can be found here.)

I'm available for 15-minute chats about any of these topics. Book a time here.

Make your own Now page.

My Timeline

In case you care to know a little bit more about me.

Where I've Worked

From most to least recent...

  • Snigglezoo (My Company)
  • Pearson Education (Sales)
  • Disc Marketing (New Media Director)
  • Hyperion Studio (Producer)

Books I've Written

The Art of Allowance: A Short, Practical Guide to Raising Money-Smart, Money-Empowered Kids is for parents.
The Money Mammals Share & Save & Spend Smart Series is for kids and includes...
  • Joe the Monkey Learns to Share
  • Joe the Monkey Learns to Save
  • Joe the Monkey and Friends Learn about Spending Smart

More Writing

Books I've Read

I began a morning reading habit in 2015 after reading Hal Elrod's Miracle Morning. Reading just thirty minutes per day has helped me read, write and think more. You can read my short book summaries here.

Ideas

  • Some ideas I'd like to see realized. Let me know if they already exist. Or if you're so inclined, make it happen.

Affiliations

  • Toastmasters
  • Certified Financial Counselor, CCUFC
  • AYSO
  • Bates College Key
  • LinkedIn