Chad Koehn is a multifaceted financial executive who has led United Capital Management of Kansas, Inc., as president and founder since 2005. He ensures that investment priorities align with market realities, and combines holdings in stocks, bonds, and other equities with life insurance. Experienced in retirement planning and succession, Chad Koehn ensures compliance with regulatory standards and seeks out pathways to consistent gains over time.
Chad Koehn completed his BA in economics at Tabor College in Hillsboro, Kansas. Since the early 2000s, he has overseen a property development company and he also owns and operates the family-run Koehn Farms, which focuses on nurturing and raising reliable, skilled, and healthy rodeo horses. He is responsible for care and nutrition programs that ensure that all steps have a comfortable living environment and access to veterinary check-ups and advanced medicine.
Chad Koehn’s team showcases the ability of his ranch’s steeds and associated riders at regional rodeo events. He has particular experience in calf roping and team roping competitions and guides diverse marketing programs that effectively extend the Salina ranch’s reputation.
What is your typical day, and how do you make it productive?
Most productive days are getting up at 4:30, being to the gym by 5, listening to books on tape (mostly about technology) while I’m on the treadmill or working out at Planet Fitness, then back home, showering, to the office at 7.30, then focusing on to-do lists and weekly planners so that I’m prepared.
How do you bring ideas to life?
Life, meditation – I guess you’d call it meditation – when I’m on horseback roping, or when I’m driving down the road, or when I’m in the shower. That’s when I’m most creative. When you don’t have technology in front of you and you have time to daydream. Running heavy equipment on the ranch gives me time to work through problems as opposed to being on the phone or constantly returning emails and things like that.
What’s one trend that excites you?
An entirely new monetary system because of the technology of the most prolific.
What is one habit that helps you be productive?
Thinking positive would be my first answer to that.
What advice would you give your younger self?
Think bigger and take more risks.
Tell us something you believe almost nobody agrees with you on?
Well, that would be back to Bitcoin and how much the future habits of the human race are going to change in a short amount of time.
What is the one thing you repeatedly do and recommend everyone else do?
Buy Bitcoin.
When you feel overwhelmed or unfocused, what do you do?
I listen to Yacht Rock and 70s love songs.
What is one strategy that has helped you grow your business or advance in your career?
Caring more about the success of people than my own.
What is one failure in your career, how did you overcome it, and what lessons did you take away from it?
Multiple failures in my career and putting trust and hope in the wrong people. Trusting and not giving up on people are how I overcame those challenges.
What is one piece of software that helps you be productive? How do you use it?
Definitely the simple ability to text. It makes for overwhelming communication, but at the same time, it’s the most productive.
Do you have a favorite book or podcast you’ve gotten a ton of value from and why?
A book called The Future is Faster Than You Think.
What’s a movie or series you recently enjoyed and why?
Landman.
Key learnings
- True productivity starts with structured mornings, personal discipline, and time away from distractions.
- Creativity often emerges in quiet, tech-free moments—whether on horseback, running equipment, or during a long drive.
- Embracing emerging technologies like Bitcoin can transform not only personal wealth strategies but also global economic systems.
- Prioritizing others’ success and practicing generosity builds long-term trust and sustainable business growth.
- Trust is powerful—but learning when to protect it is essential to overcoming failure and building resilience.