WHO ARE WE?
Small Town Wealth exists to serve the people who rarely get access to financial education: working adults, small-town families, tradespeople, first-generation earners, and anyone who wasn’t raised with financial knowledge in their household. We believe wealth is possible for ordinary people, and we believe personal finance can be taught in plain language—without confusing terminology, impossible requirements, or unrealistic assumptions about income.
Most financial education is written by people in big cities, for people in big cities. It assumes high salaries, expensive degrees, or a background in business. We reject that model completely. Small Town Wealth is built for the rest of America—the individuals who work hard, take pride in their responsibilities, and simply want a better future for themselves and their families.
We teach the skills that were never covered in public school or at home: how money moves, how to manage debt, how to build a budget that actually works, and how to grow income through simple side businesses. Our approach is real-world and experience-based. No corporate jargon, no complicated investment theory, and no pressure to fit someone else’s lifestyle. Just clear, honest information you can act on immediately.
We believe financial freedom is not reserved for the wealthy. It starts with knowledge, discipline, and a plan. Whether you want to fix your finances, increase your income, start a side hustle, or finally understand how money works, Small Town Wealth gives you a path forward. We provide education, guidance, and community to help you take control of your financial life—regardless of where you’re starting.
Our mission is simple: empower everyday Americans with the tools to build stability, eliminate financial stress, and create opportunity. We’re here for the people who want more for their families. We’re here for the ones who didn’t get this information growing up. We’re here for small towns, working communities, and real-world financial independence.
Small Town Wealth is more than education. It’s a movement toward clarity, confidence, and control over your financial future. Your background doesn’t matter. Your past doesn’t define you. Your income isn’t your ceiling. You can learn the rules of money and use them to build a better life—no degree, no big city, and no corporate salary required.
THE FOUNDER
Tristian Culps is an entrepreneur, author, and educator who built his financial knowledge from real-world experience rather than formal training or corporate finance. He grew up in a small town where financial literacy wasn’t taught and where most people had to figure out money through trial and error. That upbringing shaped his philosophy: wealth can be built from the ground up, regardless of where you start.
Tristian started his first side business with almost no capital—just determination and the willingness to learn. His early success in turning that small idea into real income taught him the practical principles of entrepreneurship, problem-solving, and financial independence. Since then, he has launched multiple ventures, written books, and developed educational resources that help everyday adults understand money and build new income streams.
His strength as a teacher comes from the path he walked himself. He knows what it means to build from scratch, to overcome financial setbacks, and to work toward a better life one decision at a time. Tristian believes financial knowledge should be simple, accessible, and rooted in actionable steps—not confusing terminology or unrealistic expectations.
Today, he continues to share the lessons he learned the hard way, helping others gain financial control, build income, and create opportunities for their families. His mission is driven by a simple belief: where you start doesn’t determine where you go. Through his writing, his teaching, and his personal example, Tristian demonstrates that real financial progress is possible for anyone willing to take the first step.
