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EPISODE · Jan 23, 2026 · 38 MIN

Why Would They? — Episode 02: The Ski Slope Epiphany | Why a Top Doctor Walked Away from His Dream

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In this episode of Why Would They, host Brandon Cunningham dives deep into the life of Dr. Skip Campbell to answer one question: Why would someone at the peak of their professional career leave it all behind?Dr. Campbell shares his journey from being a "rebel" and military veteran to building a thriving chiropractic practice in Colorado, eventually treating professional athletes for the Denver Broncos and the Colorado Avalanche. Despite his success and being $300,000 in debt to start his business, a near-death experience on a ski slope at age 38 changed his perspective forever. Highlights of this episode include:The Price of Success: How Dr. Campbell went from delivering bread and cake to becoming one of the most successful chiropractors in his state.The Illusion of Ownership: The "smell of mortality" on a Colorado mountain that made Skip realize his business actually owned him—and that if he couldn't physically work, his family's income would vanish .Choosing Freedom Over Status: A candid discussion on the struggle for "time and money" and why most adults find themselves in a worse financial position than when they were eighteen .The Power of Proximity: Why surrounding yourself with people who have already achieved what you want is the fastest track to success .Join us as we explore the turning point where a doctor decided that his time and his family were more valuable than his title.

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