# @mikaelashiffrin on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=T3TI9pSX0Yw
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/66394536-mikaelashiffrin-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2026-06-03T21:29:36.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Mikaela Shiffrin ⛷💨 (@mikaelashiffrin) — https://gondola.cc/mikaelashiffrin

## Caption

Join Mikaela and Ron Kruszewski, Chairman and CEO of Stifel Financial, for a wide-ranging conversation about skiing, business, and the pursuit of balance in the Season 1 finale of “What’s the Point.”

In this episode, Ron shares stories of humble beginnings on the mighty hills of Michigan, his passion for supporting athletes, and the philosophy behind Stifel’s “Where Success Meets Success” tagline. They also touch on Ron’s approach to investing, reflections on legacy and regret, and advice for young listeners on financial independence. Plus, hear stories from World Cup races, the impact of Stifel’s sponsorship on the Stifel U.S. Ski Team and Mikaela personally, and what motivates both Mikaela and Ron to achieve greatness both personally and professionally. 

Presented by STIFEL
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Follow What's the Point with Mikaela Shiffrin on social media for all the best moments from the show: https://www.instagram.com/wtpwithmikaela

Download the Full Podcast:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4rGfOfKtpB3Y5Zrc9iRhqr?si=orN08d4pQbaZhamblGxbaA
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-the-point-with-mikaela-shiffrin/id1848869696?i=1000771055917

More about STIFEL: 
https://www.instagram.com/stifelfinancial/

Show Notes: 
Watch On the Edge on Disney+ or ESPN: https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-ad2ddc39-92b4-4449-85ec-f2cbf7958f8b

Chapters:
0:00 Opening Remarks
1:50 STIFEL Thank You & Ron Kruszewski’s Intro
2:17 “Faster.Always” Rapid Fire, Presented by ATOMIC
7:40 Ron to Mikaela: Reverse Rapid Fire Questions
9:46 Wedding and Personal Life Discussion
11:40 Stifel's Impact and On the Edge Advanced Screening in St. Louis 
13:23 Stifel's Increased Investment and Salt Lake 2034
14:02 Ron's Skiing Origins Story on the Mighty Hills of  Michigan 
15:57 Investment Philosophy in Skiing
17:41 Mikaela + 2030 Olympics Speculation
18:28 "Where Success Meets Success" Tagline Origin
19:30 Leadership Tenure and Retirement Philosophy
23:22 Retirement and Motivation Discussion
24:31 Parallel Lives and Regrets
27:20 Work-Life Balance Challenges
28:37 Investment in Creative People Across Industries 
30:15 Passion for Financial Industry
32:01 Investment Advice for Young People
34:05 Education and Success Factors
36:07 Ron Gives Career Advice to Mikaela
38:24 Teaching Financial Independence to Children
40:39 Life Reflections, Family, and Stifel’s Growth
42:20 Ron Commits to Sponsor Season 2 of WTP
43:52 Closing Remarks and Ron’s Thoughts on Mikaela’s Olympic Performance in Cortina

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