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Send us Fan MailShe was told no reason at all. No warning, no severance conversation, just gone. One day she had a six-figure salary, health insurance, and a job she was exceeding every goal in. The next day she had none of it — and a daughter depending on her. Her boss didn't like women with opinions. That was reason enough. What she built afterward, without any business background, any mentors, or even knowing what a Roth IRA was, became a thriving photography business and a book club that's now helping hundreds of women rewrite their relationship with money.Introduction:Most people think losing everything overnight would be the end of the story. For Jennifer Kornoely, it was the beginning. After being let go from her corporate hotel job with zero warning and zero severance, she turned a photography hobby into a full-time business almost overnight — not because she had a plan, but because she had a daughter to support and no other option. What followed wasn't a straight line to success. It was months of not knowing how to pay herself, how to handle taxes, how to market, or how to run a business at all — learned entirely through audiobooks listened to alone in empty houses while photographing real estate.But here's the part most people miss: reading and learning wasn't actually the breakthrough. Jennifer discovered that knowledge alone doesn't create change — implementation and community do. That realization led her to start reaching out to women online, which eventually became the foundation for She Reads, She Leads Book Club, a growing community helping women turn what they learn into real financial confidence and income.This conversation goes deep into the specific books that changed Jennifer's financial trajectory, why she believes women and men are taught completely different — and unequal — messaging about money, the moment a woman in her book club described her own thriving multimillion-dollar business as a "toxic relationship with money," and why Jennifer believes millionaires never build wealth alone. We also get into her honest take on AI, why authentic human connection will only become more valuable as content gets more automated, and the advice she'd give her younger self before she ever set foot in corporate America.Who is Jennifer Kornoely:Jennifer Kornoely spent years working in corporate hospitality, building relationships with beautiful properties as part of her job while pursuing photography as a creative outlet on the side. When she was let go without cause or warning, she had no severance, no health insurance, and a household depending on her as a single mom. Rather than looking for another corporate role, she turned her photography hobby into a full-time business, learning everything about running a company — pricing, taxes, marketing, storytelling — through audiobooks and self-education while working alone in empty houses.Recognizing that isolated learning wasn't enough to create real transformation, Jennifer began building community among women hungry for the same financial and business education she'd been seeking. That effort became She Reads, She Leads Book Club, a platform helping women read, discuss, and actually implement lessons on personal finance, wealth building, and entrepreneurship together. She has since curated reading lists across six categories — including personal finance, mindset, and networking — and continues to run her photography business alongside growing her community platform.5 KEY TAKEAWAYS:Losing Everything Overnight Can Become the Push You Never Knew You Needed — Jennifer was let go from her corporate job with no warning and no explanation, losing her salary, benefits, and health insurance as a single mom. Instead of spiraling, she turned her photography hobby into a business within weeks. "I immediately, with zero warning, lost a salary, benefits, health insurance... So I'm like, I'm going to turn my photography hobby into a business."Knowledge Alone Doesn't Create Change — Implementation and Community Do — Jennifer describes the "learning pyramid": reading a book alone retains only 10-20% of the information, but talking about it, implementing it, and teaching others pushes retention up to 90%. "Reading a book in isolation is great, but it's not absorbing the way it should... having a sense of community and talking about it, that's where all that content is really going to start to stick."Men and Women Are Taught Fundamentally Different Money Messaging — Jennifer breaks down how financial advice aimed at men is aggressive and empowering, while advice aimed at women focuses on cutting lattes and small sacrifices. "The messaging that's geared towards women is, you've got to clip those coupons... The reason you can't buy a house is because you had an avocado toast for breakfast." She argues women need to seek out the same wealth-building conversations men have access to on golf courses and in locker rooms.A Toxic Relationship With Money Is Often Just an Unknown Relationship With Money — When a woman in Jennifer's book club described her own successful, near-multimillion-dollar business as a "toxic relationship with money," Jennifer pushed back on the label. "If you don't grow up with a family that's educating you about money, you are not having those money conversations... It's not that your relationship with money is toxic. It's that it's unknown."Millionaires Never Build Wealth Alone — Jennifer's biggest lesson from growing her business and her community is that isolation kills growth. "No massively successful person's ever going to say they did it all by themselves." She credits networking groups like BNI and her own book club for pushing her out of isolation and into real financial and business growth. "Getting a referral is like building immediate trust... joining professional networking groups has been a massive game changer."Partner Offers: Manage Your Money Like a Pro Manage your finances like a pro while chasing your entrepreneurial dreams! Many successful entrepreneurs use Wise for seamless international transactions. With low fees and real exchange rates, Wise helps you keep more of your hard-earned money. Ready to level up? 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Send us Fan MailTHE ONE PERCENT DOOR: How Understanding Systems Made Him Free From EverythingAt 35 years old, most people accept they're trapped. Neil Solomon refused. After generating $6.5 million in revenue for a Fortune 500 company and receiving a $13,000 bonus for his trouble, he faced a choice: spend the next 30 years as a trapped high-performer, or question the entire system.He questioned it.But here's what makes his story different from every other "escape the system" narrative you've heard: He didn't just leave his job and start a business. He spent the next two decades losing everything, rebuilding, studying patterns, understanding architecture, and eventually discovering that the system most people are trapped in is completely optional.When he finally became a nomad in 2018 and gave away everything—the house, the car, even his dog—he expected grief. He got freedom. That single decision changed his entire understanding of what success actually means.WHO IS NEIL SOLOMON?Neil Solomon is the author of "The One Percent Door," a practical guide to understanding the hidden architecture of money, business, and the systems that keep most people trapped. He's not a guru selling secrets. He's an engineer who figured out something most people never do: the menu you've been given isn't the only menu available.His journey started as a fighter pilot turned sales engineer at a Fortune 500 company. He was exceptional at his job—325% of goal, turning unprofitable deals into profitable ones. But the system didn't reward him. It punished him. His bonus was capped at $13,000 while his next year's goal jumped from $2 million to $6 million.That moment forced him to ask: Who is this system really designed to reward?The answer took him on a 20+ year journey through franchise restaurants, commercial real estate, divorce, bankruptcy, inflation, complete business collapse, and eventually freedom. Along the way, he built companies with 300+ employees, lost everything in a single week, rebuilt differently, and discovered the hidden architecture of tax systems, currency arbitrage, and lifestyle design that most entrepreneurs never see.Today, he lives as a digital nomad across 70+ countries, generating multiple streams of income from international real estate, experiencing what most people only dream about: genuine freedom.🔗 FIVE KEY TAKEAWAYS1. The Architecture and Menu Framework Explains EverythingEvery system—countries, businesses, families, your career—has an architecture (structure) and a menu (available choices). Most people accept the menu they're given and assume those are their only options. The breakthrough comes when you realize there are other menus, other systems, other architectures available. Understanding this changes how you see every opportunity: you're not limited by reality, you're limited by the menu you chose to accept.2. Pattern Recognition Beats PlanningNeil didn't decide his future. He recognized it when it appeared. After 3-4 years of preparation—reading, asking questions, networking—he developed pattern recognition. When the right opportunity appeared, he immediately saw it. This reframes success: it's not about making perfect plans, it's about preparing enough to recognize opportunities when they whisper. The entrepreneurs who win are the ones paying attention, not the ones with the best plans.3. You Don't Need A Pile, You Need StreamsConventional wisdom says save money in a pile for retirement. Neil's framework is different: build multiple streams of income that match how you actually live. One stream might be international real estate. Another might be business revenue. Another might be passive investments. With multiple streams, you're never converting a fragile pile into income you don't understand. You're living on income you know how to earn.4. Less Ownership Equals More FreedomWhen Neil gave away everything and became a nomad, he gained something most entrepreneurs spend their lives chasing but never find: freedom. Because every possession rents space in your brain. Every thing you own pulls at your attention. The path to genuine freedom isn't accumulating more—it's designing a life that requires less. That's not deprivation. That's liberation.5. Start With Why, Not HowNeil's entire framework starts with understanding your actual "why"—not the surface why (make money, build empire) but the deep why (freedom, curiosity, legacy). Once you understand your actual why, the systems, the strategies, the architecture all become clear. Most people never ask this question because they're too busy following the menu they were given.📊 PARTNER OFFERS💰 Wise — Move Money Without The Hidden Taxes If you're building streams of income across multiple countries, you need a platform that doesn't charge you hidden fees and exchange rate markups. 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Send us Fan MailHe was one step away from Major League Baseball. Not close in the way people casually say it—13 people accepted out of 350 who tried out for professional umpire school, moving quickly through the minor leagues, close enough to taste it. Then at 30 years old, with a pregnant wife and no money, a new league policy ended it overnight. He had no backup career, no savings, and no idea what came next. What he did in the following four years turned that devastation into one of the most successful financial advisory practices in the country.Introduction:Most people think success comes from talent, luck, or being in the right place at the right time. Jack Oujo's story proves it's built on something far less glamorous: discipline, delayed gratification, and doing the unspectacular work when nobody's watching. After his release from professional baseball, Jack didn't spiral—he and his wife wrote a resume that same night, and within two weeks he had four job offers. He chose Ernst & Young, and for four years worked full-time in accounting while going to school every single night, refusing to even watch a baseball game because it was too painful. By the end of it, he'd passed all four parts of the CPA exam in one sitting, earned his CFP certification, completed a master's degree in taxation, and picked up his securities and insurance licenses—all without knowing exactly where it would lead.What happened next is a masterclass in building a business the right way. Jack started his wealth management firm with borrowed money on credit cards, no name recognition, and a simple written plan: one new client a month for two years. He hit it—and kept going, eventually becoming the number one advisor in his entire firm for ten consecutive years, all while building a company culture that put employees and clients first. When the 2008 financial crisis hit and the market dropped 40%, most advisors panicked. Jack's business grew 400% in the years that followed, because his clients had been planned for the worst case all along.This conversation goes deep into what most business owners never talk about: building processes instead of chasing goals, treating employees like family instead of numbers, developing your own successor from a 15-year-old kid mowing lawns into the person who eventually buys your business, and knowing—years in advance—exactly how you're going to exit. Jack shares the exact math behind building a $12 million wealth management practice from zero, why "no shortcuts" isn't a cliché but a strategy, and why he believes success ultimately isn't measured by your bank account, but by whether your adult children still want to spend time with you.Who is Jack Oujo:Jack Oujo spent his early adult years chasing a career as a professional baseball umpire, working his way through the minor leagues after being one of only 13 people accepted into professional umpire school out of 350 applicants. At 30 years old, with three years in AAA and no call to the majors, a league policy change ended his baseball career, leaving him with a pregnant wife and no financial safety net. Rather than let the loss define him, Jack channeled his discipline into accounting and financial planning, working at Ernst & Young by day and studying every night for four years to earn his CPA, CFP, and a master's degree in taxation.From there, Jack built his own wealth management and accounting practice from nothing, funded initially by credit card debt and a simple, math-based growth plan. Over more than two decades, he became the number one advisor in his firm for ten consecutive years running, built the business into a multimillion-dollar practice with 15 full-time employees, and mentored two young team members—starting when one was just 15 years old—into the owners who eventually took over the business he built. Jack recently sold and exited the company, now rebranded Oujo Wealth Strategies, and is the author of Too Smart to Be an Umpire, a book detailing the lessons from both careers.5 KEY TAKEAWAYS:A Career-Ending Loss Can Become the Foundation of Everything — Jack was released from professional baseball at 30 with a pregnant wife and no savings. Instead of spiraling, he and his wife rebuilt his resume that same night and had four job offers within two weeks. He spent the next four years working full-time and studying every night, refusing to watch baseball because it was too painful, while earning his CPA, CFP, and a master's degree. "I can either feel sorry for myself for the rest of my life or try and take on a new path."Success Is Built on Process, Not Goals — Jack became the number one advisor in his firm for ten consecutive years without ever setting a revenue target in a staff meeting. Every meeting focused purely on process—how initial client meetings ran, how follow-ups worked, how service was delivered. "If we do these things right, we will win the game, not let's win the game." When his team found out they were the top office in the country, they were shocked—because growth was never the conversation, only the work.Plan for the Worst Case, and Downturns Become Growth Opportunities — When the 2008 financial crisis hit and the market dropped 40%, Jack's business didn't shrink—it grew 400% in the years that followed. His planning philosophy, borrowed directly from baseball, was to always prepare clients for worst-case scenarios in advance. "Bear markets are not fun, but your clients will appreciate the work you're doing, and you will get more business as a result of it down the road."Mentor Your Successor Before You Need One — Jack began teaching one future business owner how to rebalance investment portfolios when the employee was just 16 years old. Two decades later, that same person—along with another he trained in their twenties—bought the business Jack built. He retained 98% of his clients after the sale because they had already built trust with the team taking over. "You can develop your team. I did it with a 16-year-old kid."Redefine Success Around Family, Not Just Financial Milestones — After selling his business, Jack described feeling gratitude and relief rather than emptiness, in part because he built a life where work never fully eclipsed his family. He and his wife recently spent seven weeks in Southeast Asia, something he says would have been impossible during his working years. "Success to me is when your adult children want to spend time with you and be with you. I believe family comes first."Connect With Jack Oujo: 📍 Business: Oujo Wealth Strategies 📚 Book: Too Smart to Be an Umpire — available on Amazon and at toosmartotheanumpire.comPartner Offers: Manage Your Money Like a Pro Manage your finances like a pro while chasing your entrepreneurial dreams! Many successful entrepreneurs use Wise for seamless international transactions. With low fees and real exchange rates, Wise helps you keep more of your hard-earned money. Ready to level up? 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Send us Fan MailJaden Sterling walked away from 10 years on Wall Street at Citigroup and Merrill Lynch after discovering clients with multi-million dollar individual stock portfolios were losing 50%+ returns when forced into mutual funds. He turned $70,000 into nearly $1 million by buying one stock monthly during the 90s, then built a $12.5 million investment business in seven years using individual stocks only—never mutual funds.Introduction:Most people think Wall Street exists to help them build wealth. Jaden Sterling discovered the uncomfortable truth: it's designed to keep people dependent. After working at two major brokerage firms—Citigroup and Merrill Lynch—for a decade, he watched clients with simple portfolios of 6-7 individual stocks like John Deere and IBM get "diversified" into mutual funds, unit investment trusts, and packaged products that made money for the firm but devastated client returns. When he compared performance, the numbers were astonishing: within three years, clients who'd been forced to sell their individual stocks and buy mutual funds had 50% lower returns than if they'd just held onto those amazing companies.This conversation destroys the myth that investing is complicated (it's only made complicated because confusion is profitable), reveals why mutual funds are designed for average returns at best (and average isn't good enough when Rule of 72 means you're looking at 9 years to double your money at 8%), and exposes the exact strategy Jaden used to turn $70,000 into just under $1 million by simply buying shares of his parent company every single month while it tripled during the 90s. You'll discover why he's never bought a mutual fund and never will, how he built a $12.5 million investment business in seven years after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad on a Hawaiian beach, the moment at a country club that shaped his entire abundance mindset when a member threw down thousands in cash and said "sure, take it, I don't need it," and why there's enough money circulating daily to make everyone a millionaire—the problem is lack of understanding, not lack of money.Who is Jaden Sterling:Jaden Sterling is the founder of Sterling Stock Picker, a global investment platform with over 5,000 members that analyzes and evaluates 60,000 companies worldwide. After receiving his life purpose at age 14 through an epiphany, he studied economics at American University and spent 10 years working on Wall Street for Citigroup and Merrill Lynch. His eyes opened when he compared client portfolios before and after being "diversified"—clients with simple individual stock portfolios were getting 50%+ lower returns after being moved into mutual funds and packaged products that made money for brokerage firms but not for clients.Jaden's personal investment story proves the power of focus: he bought one company (Travelers Insurance, his parent company) every single month during the 90s out of his paycheck, and when the stock tripled, he turned $70,000 into just under $1 million. He's never bought a mutual fund and never will—he only invests in individual stocks, real estate, and precious metals. After retiring from corporate at 31, he read Rich Dad Poor Dad and Cash Flow Quadrant on a Hawaiian beach and built a $12.5 million real estate investment business in seven years, focusing on affordable housing and apartment buildings. Today, through Sterling Stock Picker, he teaches everyday people how to invest in individual stocks aligned with their personal values (32 values correlated with 60,000 stocks), offering a platform for as little as $100 to start, charging just $29/month with no additional fees, and averaging 67% returns above major indexes.YouTube Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 01:11 - The Epiphany at Age 14 That Downloaded My Life Purpose 03:31 - 10 Years on Wall Street Opened My Eyes to the System 06:14 - How I Turned $70K Into $1M With One Stock 08:27 - Why Investing Isn't Taught in School (By Design) 12:16 - Credit Card Debt Trap & How to Escape (Freeze Them!) 17:37 - Built $12.5M Investment Business in 7 Years 21:42 - Real Estate Leverage & The 2008 Crisis Lessons 24:36 - Sterling Stock Picker: 60,000 Companies Analyzed 28:04 - Personal Values + Stock Investing = Alignment 31:03 - Reframing Your Relationship With Risk 33:01 - AI, Nvidia, Data Centers & Market Valuations 36:56 - Energy, Natural Resources & Precious Metals 40:20 - $100 Minimum Investment, $29/Month Platform 43:35 - Money as Energy & Spiritual Prosperity 46:51 - The Country Club Moment That Changed Everything 52:13 - Shifting From Scarcity to Abundance Mindset 57:31 - Started Painting at 77, Selling by 93: Never Too Late 58:10 - Free Beer Tomorrow Never Comes—Act Now5 KEY TAKEAWAYS:1. Individual Stocks Build Real Wealth, Mutual Funds Keep You Average - Jaden's Wall Street clients with 6-7 individual stocks like John Deere and IBM saw 50%+ lower returns within three years after being "diversified" into mutual funds and packaged products. 2. Wall Street Complexity Is Designed to Keep People Dependent - "It's specifically complicated in order to keep people beholden to the system." Jaden discovered brokerage firms were taught to sell clients' individual stocks and buy packaged products like mutual funds that made money for the firm, not the clients. 3. Sterling Stock Picker: Values-Based Investing Averaging 67% Above Indexes - Jaden created a platform analyzing 60,000 companies worldwide, correlating them with 32 personal values so members invest aligned with what matters to them.4. The Abundance Mindset Shift: Member Throwing Cash Down Changed Everything - At 18, teaching tennis at a country club, Jaden watched a wealthy member throw down thousands in cash and when his 60-year-old boss asked "can I have that?", the member said "sure, take it, I don't need it."5. Escape Credit Card Debt: Freeze Cards, Negotiate Rates, Transfer Balances - Step one: take credit cards, put them in water in a Tupperware bowl, freeze them. This energetically and physically freezes the debt—you can't use them without standing there with a blow dryer melting ice, and it forces you to stop increasing balances. Partner Offers:Manage Your Money Like a Pro Manage your finances like a pro while chasing your entrepreneurial dreams! Many successful entrepreneurs use Wise for seamless international transactions. With low fees and real exchange rates, Wise helps you keep more of your hard-earned money. Ready to level up? 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Send us Fan MailTHE 22-YEAR-OLD FOUNDER: HOW ONE TEXT MESSAGE TURNED INTO A MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR BUSINESSAt 22 years old, most people are still figuring out their first real job. JC Carr? He's already brokering multi-million dollar exotic car deals, managing a 3,500-person global company, and giving back over $150,000 to kids in need.But here's what makes his story different from every other "young founder" narrative you've heard: He didn't wait until he felt ready. He didn't wait for the right moment. He didn't wait for permission.When a simple text message landed in his DMs during COVID—"Hey, if you can sell this car, I'll give you a check"—he didn't overthink it. He posted the car on his Instagram story. Within 30 minutes: a buyer. Within 3 days: a check for more money than he'd ever made working.That single moment changed everything.WHO IS JC CARR?JC Carr is the embodiment of someone who understood something most entrepreneurs take decades to learn: the best time to start is before you feel ready.At 18, fresh out of high school during COVID lockdowns, JC turned a casual car opportunity into a full exotic car brokerage. Starting with zero startup costs (just an Instagram, car shows, and consistency), he grew the business to managing 30+ cars per week and building a complete concierge service. All while attending the University of Alabama.But JC's story isn't just about business success. It's about purpose.In 2024, he graduated college and made a pivotal decision: leave his own thriving car business to step into his father's company—World Emblem—a multinational operation his dad built from $30K in debt to a 9-figure enterprise with 3,500 employees shipping over 1 million pieces per day.Why? Because he realized there was more value in learning at scale, understanding systems, and eventually leading a global company than in staying comfortable with what he'd already built.That's the mindset of someone playing the long game.THE VISION AHEADAt 22, JC is already thinking 20 years forward. Not just about revenue, but about legacy. About having his name on something that changes kids' lives. About leading a global company with the same values his father built.He understands something that takes most entrepreneurs decades to grasp: success isn't about how much you make. It's about the systems you build, the people you develop, and the lives you impact.The best part? He's just getting started.🔗 FIVE KEY TAKEAWAYS1. You're One Conversation Away From Your Next ChapterJC's entire journey—the car brokerage, the charity work, his position at World Emblem—all traces back to conversations he didn't plan.2. Systems Scale. People Don't.The difference between a business that stays stuck and one that grows from 6-figures to 9-figures isn't the founder working harder. It's systems. 3. AI Amplifies Good Systems (But Doesn't Replace Them)JC's company didn't reduce their team when they implemented AI. They upgraded the team's role. Processing takes minutes instead of days. 4. Purpose Fuels Hustle Better Than Money Ever WillJC works 14-hour days. Not because he has to. But because he genuinely enjoys solving problems AND because he's building toward something bigger than himself. The charity work isn't a side project—it's integral to why he shows up. The kids he's helped, the events he's organized, the dream of having his name on a Boys and Girls Club facility—these fuel his grind in a way that a six-figure salary never could.5. Start Small, Be Consistent, Build Systems, Give BackJC's car business started with one car and an Instagram post. His charity work started with him and two cars. His position at World Emblem started with a willingness to work in production for 9 months. None of these required massive capital or perfect plans. They required showing up, being consistent, understanding systems, and building something that serves others. That's the formula.If this resonated—if you're sitting on an idea waiting for the "right moment" to start—share this with someone who needs to hear it. Share it with the person still waiting. Share it with the entrepreneur doubting themselves.Because the world doesn't need more perfect plans.It needs more people willing to move before they feel ready.📊 PARTNER OFFERS💰 Wise — Move Money Without Losing ItMany successful entrepreneurs use Wise for seamless international transactions. 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Send us Fan MailYou can work harder. Read more books. Follow better strategies. And still stay exactly where you are.You make the same income. Hit the same limits. Wonder why nothing changes.Most entrepreneurs blame the economy. Blame their market. Blame bad luck.But Mark Bruce and Dwayne Gibbs spent decades discovering the real culprit: your subconscious mind.Your conscious mind thinks it's in charge. You make rational decisions. You follow logic. You execute strategy.But 95% of your actual behavior? That's being controlled by beliefs you didn't choose, programming you didn't agree to, and patterns formed when you were a child listening to your parents say "money doesn't grow on trees" and "play it safe."The question isn't whether you're smart enough or hard-working enough. The question is: what invisible ceiling is your subconscious keeping you under?And more importantly—how do you reprogram it?👤 WHO ARE MARK BRUCE & DWAYNE GIBBS?Mark Bruce is an entrepreneur, investor, and mindset coach who spent decades building multiple successful businesses while studying the principles of success through Napoleon Hill's "Think and Grow Rich." After hitting his own plateaus and discovering the limitations of strategy alone, Mark partnered with Bob Proctor and invested heavily in understanding how paradigm shifts create wealth. He now teaches "Thinking Into Results"—a system that bridges the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it.Dwayne Gibbs is a serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, and consciousness coach with 30+ years of business experience. Growing up with a father who worked 20+ years at Coca-Cola only to be let go, Dwayne internalized the fear-based belief that security comes from corporate employment. This programmed him with scarcity mindset despite building multiple successful enterprises. His breakthrough came when he realized the disconnect: he could be financially successful but emotionally stuck, ambitious but unfulfilled, achieving goals but never feeling enough. This led him to study subconscious reprogramming, journaling practices, and faith-based consciousness work.Together, Mark and Dwayne founded Huddle for Success—a coaching and mastermind program designed specifically for entrepreneurs who know they're capable of more but can't explain why they keep hitting invisible walls. They've helped hundreds of clients close the "knowing-doing gap" by working with the subconscious mind instead of just the conscious strategy.Their framework: The subconscious controls 95% of your behavior. Most entrepreneurs spend 100% of their effort on the 5% (strategy, tactics, hard work). Until you reprogram the 95%, no amount of strategy will set you free.🎯 5 KEY TAKEAWAYS1. Your Subconscious Controls 95% of Your Success—And You're Ignoring ItYour conscious mind thinks it's in charge. You make decisions based on logic, strategy, and hard work. But 95% of your actual behavior is controlled by your subconscious mind—the beliefs you were programmed with as a child, the self-image you absorbed without realizing it, the paradigms passed down generationally. 2. Self-Image Is Your Income Ceiling—You Can't Exceed ItNapoleon Hill discovered this studying 500 of the most successful people: they all had one thing in common—a strong self-image. You will never earn more than you believe you're worth. 3. Your Programming Started Before You Could Think—And It Still Controls YouWhen you were a child, you heard things: "Money doesn't grow on trees." "Play it safe." "Work hard and everything will be okay." "Don't be greedy." Your young mind accepted these as absolute truth and stored them in your subconscious. 4. The Daily Affirmation Formula That Actually Rewires Your BrainMark and Dwayne teach a specific, science-backed formula for affirmations that works because your subconscious can't distinguish between what's real and what you've repeated thousands of times. The formula: (1) State it in present tense as if already true: "I'm so happy and grateful now that I've earned $1M and my family is financially secure." (2) Say it out loud—there's something about hearing your own voice that makes your brain accept it faster. (3) Say it every morning and every night without fail. (4) Create a goal card—write it down, put it in your pocket, touch it constantly. This works because your subconscious is like a recording device. 5. The Knowing-Doing Gap: Why You Know What to Do But Don't Do ItMost entrepreneurs know what they should do. They've read the books. Taken the courses. Understand the principles. But they don't actually do it. Mark and Dwayne call this the "knowing-doing gap," and it's where most people stay stuck. 🎯 What to Expect If you're hitting a ceiling you can't explain, feeling stuck despite hard work, or wondering why your results aren't matching your effort—a consultation with Mark or Dwayne will show you exactly where the block is. Most people discover it's not a strategy problem. It's a paradigm problem. And paradigms can be changed.🌐 Connect on Social LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram — Find them at Huddle for Success for ongoing teachings on wealth, mindset, and paradigm shifts.📊 PARTNER OFFERS💰 Wise — Move Money Without Losing It Many successful entrepreneurs use Wise for seamless international transactions. With real exchange rates and low fees, you keep more of your hard-earned money. 👉 https://wise.prf.hn/l/QLyNwLz#MarkBruce #DwayneGibbs #HuddleForSuccess #SubconsciousMind #ParadigmShift #LimitingBeliefs #SelfImage #WealthMindset #GoalSetting #Affirmations #NapoleonHill #BobProctor #ThinkAndGrowRich #MastermindGroup #Accountability #Wealth #PersonalDevelopment #EntrepreneurMindset #MindsetCoach #SuccessPrinciples #GoalAchievement #Persistence #SelfHelp #Coaching #Transformation #BeliefSystem #AbundanceMindset #PersistenceMatters #LindaVo #InspiredBySuccessSupport the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailThere's a lot of noise in tech about scaling fast, raising money, and pushing hard early. But no one talks about what happens after: exhaustion, team turnover, and the business running you. Dean Matthews bootstrapped On The Clock without VC, built a 24-person team with zero turnover, and proves that culture beats talent every single time.Dean Matthews bootstrapped On The Clock—a SaaS time tracking, scheduling, and payroll software—without venture capital. What makes his story different? Zero percent turnover. His team of 24 people stays. People actually fight to work there.But here's the thing that shocks most founders: Dean has turned down talented candidates. Repeatedly. Because they didn't fit the culture.THE PROBLEM DEAN SOLVED22 years ago, Dean was a software consultant in Metro Detroit. He saw a real problem: small business owners and accountants needed easy, reliable employee time tracking. So he built it—as a passion project, working evenings and weekends while maintaining his consulting business to pay the bills. For 10 years, it was just him.But around year 10, he realized something: "You can't go far alone. If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."The problem? Dean had witnessed toxic cultures his entire consulting career. Management hated operations. Nobody got along. So when he finally hired people, he made a radical commitment: build a culture the way he wanted, not the way it's always been done.THE COUNTERINTUITIVE HIRING STRATEGYMost founders hire for talent first, culture fit second. Dean does the opposite.In every interview, he asks about previous managers, conflict resolution, and how candidates talk about former coworkers. He digs deep. If someone has a big ego, or they blame previous conflicts on others, or they can't speak well of the people they worked with—he passes. Even if they're talented. Even if they're exactly what the business needs on paper.He's made these calls multiple times. It's uncomfortable. But he's willing to lose talent to protect culture.The result? An eNPS score through the roof. Glass door ratings that stand out. A hybrid team (75% in-office Tuesdays/Thursdays, rest remote) that actually stays together.THE LESSONS THAT SHAPED ON THE CLOCKSimplicity beats complexity. Dean's a developer, so he fights the urge to over-engineer everything. His rule now: build minimal viable, then bolt on features. He's found 100% of the time that simpler rollouts are easier to understand, adopted faster, and work better. This applies to product design, internal systems, training programs—everything.Energy management prevents burnout. Dean had a major burnout moment about a year and a half ago. What changed? He started monitoring energy output. Five-to-ten minute walks every hour. Cutting off work at 5pm. Protecting family time. His non-negotiables: prayer, meditation (which creates "open space in the mind"), and staying in the Word. Burnout isn't inevitable—it's a management problem.Values only matter if you embody them. Don't invent values. Write down what's already important to you (5-8 max). Talk to your team. Take 3-6 months. Then live them out as a leader. Values on walls without embodied leadership create subcultures and toxicity. Values lived by leaders create alignment.Bootstrap when you want control; take VC when you want speed. VCs call Dean constantly. Every single day. He turns them all down. Taking VC means taking a controlling force into your company—deadlines, exit pressure, growth-at-all-costs mentality. Bootstrapping meant slower growth but intentional growth. It meant protecting culture over revenue. It meant Dean staying in control.WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKEDean's long-term goal: serve 1 million people monthly. Currently at ~180,000. But that's not time-bound. It could be 3 years, 5 years, or 10 years.More importantly, he's building what he calls "HR light" into On The Clock—basic HR functions for small businesses. Not because it's trendy, but because he wants every customer to experience what he's built internally. Teaching managers to lead, not manage. Teaching companies that people aren't resources—they're humans.THE OPERATING SYSTEM THAT DRIVES CULTUREDean credits "Scaling People" by Claire Hughes Johnson (former Stripe COO) for introducing the concept of an operating system—a documented SOP for your entire business covering people, processes, and projects. Dean built this. Updates it every year. Shares it with everyone. It's his cultural anchor.He also created a "Working With Me" document listing his personality, preferences, communication style, and best contact times. Simple. Elementary. But people tell him they're grateful for it because they'd never know otherwise.THE COUNTERINTUITIVE TRUTHDean proves something most founders don't believe: you don't have to choose between building a great business and maintaining a healthy culture. You don't have to sacrifice people for growth. You don't have to burn out to win.What you have to do is protect culture with the same intensity you protect revenue. Hire for values. Embody your values. Trust simple over clever. And know when to turn down talent to protect what you've built.🎯 KEY INSIGHTS✅ Culture alignment beats technical talent—always ✅ Simple scales faster than complex ✅ Energy management prevents burnout ✅ Values without embodiment create toxicity ✅ Bootstrap gives you control; VC gives you speed ✅ Zero turnover is possible (and it's a competitive advantage) ✅ People stay when treated like people, not resources📚 BOOKS MENTIONED"Scaling People" by Claire Hughes Johnson — Former COO of Stripe. Inspired On The Clock's operating system approach."Multipliers" by Liz Wiseman — Leadership framework for scaling people, not just revenue.💬 KEY QUOTE"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. And if you're going to build a team, do it with culture first—because one bad seed can poison what took years to build."If this resonated, hit subscribe. Share with a founder who's burning out or tolerating a toxic team. Let's build businesses that actually work for people, not the other way around.This is Inspired by Success.Support the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailYou can achieve everything on paper—the dream job, the income, the title, the business success—and still feel empty. Harvard to Wall Street sounds like the path to fulfillment. It wasn't. Alexander Dunlop and Vicky Scudery work with high achievers who've checked every box but feel deeply misaligned. Today we're breaking down why success without self-knowledge creates suffering, how to decode your authentic blueprint, and why playing someone else's game keeps you stuck.Introduction:What happens when you build the career, the income, the title, or the business and it still doesn't feel right?This is the quiet misalignment that high achievers don't talk about—the sense that you're performing well but not fully living aligned with who you actually are.Alexander Dunlop spent years climbing the corporate ladder after Harvard and Wall Street, only to realize achievement alone wasn't enough. Vicky Scudery, an intuitive healer, discovered that energy work and deeper self-knowledge create the breakthroughs that strategy can't.Together, they've developed a system based on the Source Cards—an ancient mathematical language hidden in a standard deck of 52 playing cards—that reveals your authentic blueprint based on your birth date. This episode breaks down why high performers feel empty despite success, how to identify repeating patterns in relationships and business, and how to build a life that feels aligned, not just impressive.If you've ever wondered why achievement doesn't automatically create fulfillment, this conversation is for you.5 KEY TAKEAWAYS:1. Success Without Self-Knowledge Is an Empty Mountain (The Alignment Gap)You can reach the top of any ladder—corporate, entrepreneurial, social—through sheer grit, intelligence, privilege, and luck, but that doesn't mean you know yourself. Alexander explains that many high achievers climb because they know how to play the game, not because they're living authentically. The mountain top feels hollow because you got there following someone else's map. Fulfillment doesn't come from more achievement, more money, more philanthropy, or even more gratitude. It comes from being in harmony with yourself—literally tuning yourself like a musical instrument. The itch in your soul that persists despite external success is your system telling you: "You're out of alignment." It's not about working harder or doing more good. It's about knowing who you actually are beneath the performance, the title, and the achievement metrics.2. Your Birth Date Contains Your Life Blueprint (The Source Cards System)The Source Cards system is built on a mathematical principle: based on your date of birth, you're assigned specific cards from a standard 52-card deck that represent your life path. Your birth card is your essence—the light you're here to shine. Your personality card is how you show up in the world. Together, they create a template of how you naturally operate, your strengths, your challenges, and your authentic way of leading and living. Linda (born November 6) is the Ace of Diamonds—entrepreneurial, single-pointed, focused on initiating tangible things in the world. The accuracy is uncanny because it's not psychology or opinion; it's mathematics. You can find your first two cards free at TheSourceCards.com. This isn't astrology or tarot—it's an ancient language encoded in a game, revealing your blueprint so you can stop trying to be someone else.3. Patterns Aren't Things to Overcome—They're Messages to Decode (The Pattern Wisdom)The biggest mistake high achievers make is thinking patterns are problems to fix through sheer willpower. Vicky explains that patterns are information. They're showing you something about the low side of the cards you're playing. Instead of "overcoming" patterns (which keeps you spinning), you need to witness them, accept them, and choose to play them differently. Alexander's example: his birth card is the Nine of Hearts (emotions, relationships). The low side pattern was playing the victim, feeling sorry for himself, wallowing in private pity parties. When he realized this pattern was a recurring way he played his cards, he gained power. He wasn't controlled by the pattern; he was observing it. And in observing it, he could choose: Do I want to stay in this low emotional place, or do I climb toward bliss and lift others with me? The same pattern appears in relationships, business, money, and life. The pattern isn't the enemy. Your unconsciousness about the pattern is. Awareness = choice.4. Your Relationship Patterns Reflect Your Inner World (The Mirror Principle)Vicky spent 20 years in self-discovery before meeting Alexander, who showed her in 20 minutes what she'd been learning for two decades. But the breakthrough came when she realized her pattern of attracting emotionally unavailable men was a mirror of her own emotional unavailability. Her Pluto card (unconscious hidden fear) is the Four of Hearts—she was literally putting all her emotions in a box, creating a facade of "everything is fine" while being numb inside. When she finally started to access, honor, and express her actual feelings, the men she attracted changed overnight. A different person showed up because she had shifted. The outer world is always a reflection of your inner world. When couples both understand their cards, acceptance and compassion multiply. Instead of judging your partner's behavior, you understand their pattern. You know what card they're playing and why. Suddenly you can meet them with grace instead of frustration.5. One-Size-Fits-All Advice Works for the Person Who Gave It, Not for You (The Authenticity Principle)Every guru, every successful entrepreneur, every mentor tells you their secret formula. "Work hard," say the Shark Tank investors. But when Alexander looks up their birthdays, they're all playing power success cards—Eight of Diamonds, King of Diamonds. They think they succeeded because of hard work; actually, success is in their cards. Their formula works for them because it matches their blueprint. If you're an Ace of Diamonds, your strategy is to start it yourself, do it solo, initiate without waiting. But if you're a Two of Diamonds, you need partnership. The King of Hearts leads with emotional intelligence; the Queen of Spades leads with zen presence. You cannot follow someone else's map and expect it to work if you're playing different cards. This is why so many people follow "the formula" and still feel stuck—it wasn't designed for your blueprint. The deprogramming phase (unlearning corporate advice, MBA frameworks, and inherited beliefs about how you "should" operate) is often the most important part of awakening to your authentic power.Partner Offers: Wise 👉 https://wise.prf.hn/l/QLyNwLzRELATED TOPICS: #SourceCards #SelfAlignment #AuthenticSuccess #HighPerformerCoaching #SpiritualEntrepreneur #PatternBreaking #RelationshipHealing #BusinessStrategy #PersonalTransformation #KnowThyself #EnergeticHealing #LifePurpose #AlignedSuccess #IntuitiveLiving #LindaVo #InspiredBySuccessSupport the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailYou can have a good job, decent salary, everything that's supposed to mean you're doing well—and still feel broke. Not because you're irresponsible, but because no one taught you the basics. Steve Short spent 30 years leading billion-dollar corporate divisions. Mark Schlipman spent 2+ decades helping people build wealth. They saw this problem up close with their own kids and realized it wasn't just personal—it was generational. So they wrote "The Simple Road Toward Financial Freedom" to make money simple, practical, actually doable.Introduction:Here's what nobody tells you about money: you can have a good job, decent income, all the things that should mean you're winning—and still feel like you're falling behind.It's not because you're bad with money. It's because nobody ever taught you the basics. Budget, save, invest, build wealth—the stuff that actually matters.Steve Short spent 30 years leading billion-dollar corporate divisions. Mark Schlipman has spent over two decades helping people build wealth. Different paths, same frustration: watching smart people—including their own kids—struggle financially not because they lacked discipline, but because they lacked a framework.So they teamed up and wrote "The Simple Road Toward Financial Freedom"—a book that makes money simple, practical, and actually doable for the next generation.This conversation breaks down the 50-20-30 save-first model that flips traditional budgeting, the bucketing approach that removes financial anxiety, why automation beats willpower every time, how to teach kids delayed gratification in a world of instant everything, and the 20-to-$1-million method that shows how an entry-level salary can become retirement wealth without winning the lottery.Who Are Steve Short & Mark Schlipman:Steve Short spent 30 years leading billion-dollar corporate divisions, learning what works at scale in business—but watching his own kids struggle financially despite good jobs made him realize that corporate success doesn't automatically translate to personal finance literacy. Mark Schlipman has spent over 20 years as a financial advisor helping hundreds of families manage, protect, and grow their money—seeing firsthand the gap between income and wealth, between what people earn and what they keep. Together, they're Certified Financial Education Instructors through the National Financial Educators Council, and co-authors of "The Simple Road Toward Financial Freedom," a book born from the realization that an entire generation was graduating into good jobs with zero financial education, living paycheck to paycheck not because they lacked discipline, but because nobody taught them the framework.5 KEY TAKEAWAYS:1. The 50-20-30 Save-First Model (Not 50-30-20) - Most budgeting models put needs before savings (50% needs, 30% wants, 20% savings), which means savings happens last—if at all. Steve and Mark flip it: 50% to needs, 20% to savings FIRST, 30% to wants. This one shift changes everything because it prioritizes your future self before lifestyle creep eats the leftovers. The 20% includes employer matches and retirement contributions, so it's not always new money—but the framework gives people a target instead of guessing. And if 20% feels impossible? Start with 1%. Then 3%. Then 5%. Small steps create momentum, and momentum creates motivation. The goal isn't perfection on day one—it's having a framework that tells you when you're on track so you can actually sleep at night knowing your future is covered.2. The Bucketing Approach Eliminates Financial Anxiety - Steve and Mark teach three buckets: Bucket 1 is emergency savings (3-6 months expenses) sitting in a savings account you can access immediately—yes, it gets eaten by inflation, but that's the price of security, like paying for insurance; Bucket 2 is mid-term money (2-5 years out) invested slightly differently than long-term; Bucket 3 is long-term retirement money (5+ years out) invested in growth vehicles like S&P 500 ETFs, index funds, stocks you won't touch for decades. The mistake most people make: putting ALL their money in Bucket 3 (exposed to market risk with no safety net) or ALL their money in Bucket 1 (no growth, pure inflation loss). The bucketing approach removes anxiety because you know exactly what each dollar's job is—emergency money stays liquid, retirement money grows long-term, and you're not gambling with rent money in the stock market or losing growth potential by keeping everything in cash.3. Automation Over Willpower—Systems Beat Discipline - Relying on willpower to save money fails because life happens: days bleed into weeks, weeks into months, and good intentions evaporate under stress. Steve and Mark advocate automating everything: automated savings transfers the day after payday, automated investing into retirement accounts, automated bill pay. Set it up once, and your money does the right thing even when you're tired, distracted, or tempted. Example: $100 automatically moves from checking to brokerage account every payday—you never see it, so you never miss it, and six months later you have $1,200 saved without a single moment of willpower. The key insight: when you see money in your account, you feel wealthier than you are and spend accordingly. Automate it out before you see it, and your lifestyle adjusts to what's left—which is the whole point of "save first."4. The 20-to-$1-Million Method (Time Beats Salary) - This blew Steve's daughter's mind: starting with an entry-level $50K/year job, saving 20% (including employer match), investing in S&P 500 earning historical 10% average returns, you hit $1 million in roughly 20 years—having only contributed $250K yourself. The other $750K? Compound growth and market returns. You don't need to save a million to have a million—you need time, consistency, and the discipline to let compound interest work. This demolishes the narrative that "this generation will never afford anything"—it's not about salary, it's about starting early and staying consistent. A 22-year-old making $50K who saves 20% will retire wealthier than a 35-year-old making $150K who saves nothing. Time is the multiplier most people waste waiting for perfect clarity or a bigger paycheck before starting.5. Teaching Kids Financial Literacy Through Envelopes & Delayed Gratification - Mark's grandmother used envelopes: birthday money for each grandchild, grocery money, bills—physical cash departmentalized by purpose. He applied this to his kids: no free allowances, compensation for work done, physical cash handed over so they felt the transaction, and whatever they didn't spend went into savings. This taught them money is finite, spending has consequences, and delayed gratification compounds. Steve emphasizes delayed gratification as one of the most powerful skills in the social media era where everything feels like a "need"—teaching kids (and adults) to sleep on purchases, use the "do-over button" test (would I refund this if I could?), and distinguish wants from needs. The earlier this starts, the better—because financial habits formed at 22 stick for life, and bad habits cost decades of wealth that never compounds.CONNECT WITH STEVE SHORT & MARK SCHLIPMAN: 📖 Book: "The Simple Road Toward Financial Freedom" (available everywhere books are sold) 🌐 Website: simpleroadbook.com 📱 Social Media: Follow on TikTok, Instagram (links on website) 🎥 Weekly 1-minute financial tips on all platformsPartner Offers: Wise 👉 https://wise.prf.hn/l/QLyNwLz Music Credit: XMPLA https://youtu.be/p9re3wWvCLo?si=zni260AfeO5rOZvS#SteveShort #MarkSchlipman #50-20-30Model #SaveFirst #BucketingApproach #FinancialFreedom #AutomationOverWillpower #CompoundInterest #20ToOneMillion #DelayedGratification #FinancialLiteracy #TeachKidsMoney #StockMarketEducation #SimpleRoadBook #EmergencyFund #LindaVo #InspiredBySuccessSupport the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailKendall Berg stuck at manager level 5+ years until boss said: "Everybody loves having you on their team, but nobody likes working with you." That harsh feedback became catalyst for 5 promotions in 6 years. Hard work isn't what gets you promoted—it's the entry fee. Now TEDx speaker, executive career coach with 70% promotion rate, $25K average salary increase, 3,444 clients across 27 countries.Introduction:Hard work doesn't get you promoted. It's the entry fee. What actually matters? Executive presence, influence, visibility, and understanding the unspoken rules.Kendall Berg spent 5+ years stuck doing everything right—productive, delivering results, working harder than everyone. Until her boss said: "Everybody loves having you on their team. Nobody likes working with you." That feedback was a gift. It forced her to ask: Why am I being perceived this way?Who is Kendall Berg:Kendall Berg is executive career coach, TEDx speaker, author of "Secrets of the Career Game." After 5+ years stuck at manager level, harsh feedback forced reevaluation. Once she figured out the real game (it's about how you make people feel, not just results), she got 5 promotions in 6 years. Worked with 3,444 clients across 27 countries, 70% promotion rate within 6 months, $25K average salary increase. Went viral (third video 4.1M views, LinkedIn 11M views), built business while keeping full-time corporate job. Her approach: be contrary, be authentic, stop being nice, start being honest.5 KEY TAKEAWAYS:1. Three Communication Breakdowns - (1) Don't know how to disagree productively—become combative instead of collaborative. (2) Don't care genuinely—focus on output instead of person, making interactions transactional. (3) Don't solicit feedback—pitch our perspective without asking what other person is trying to accomplish. Example: wife complains husband doesn't do dishes, husband always does trash—different priorities never discussed. In workplace: manager never asks "how can I better support you?" Soliciting feedback, caring about people, disagreeing without being defensive are skills nobody teaches.2. CODR Framework Eliminates Excuses - C = Context (why doing this, who will see it, purpose), O = Outcome (what expecting—spreadsheet, PowerPoint, format), D = Deadline (never assign without one, most people procrastinate), R = Resources (who to ask, SOP, training manual, video). Every assignment must cover all four. When letting someone go, ask: Did I solicit feedback? Give thematic feedback? Use CODR? If yes and still underperform, wrong fit.3. Thematic Feedback vs Nitpicky - Biggest mistake: giving one-off feedback that feels nitpicky. Report has wrong number weekly, manager says "this number wrong," employee thinks "one-off," next week different number wrong. To employee: one little thing. To manager: attention to detail problem. Attention to detail is THEME bundling symptoms. Why people get fired saying "didn't know I was underperforming"—manager gave feedback 70 times but all different things, employee thought different issues when same problem. Bundle into themes: "Your attention to detail needs work, here are three examples."4. Executive Presence ≠ Talking More - Three things: (1) Presence & Composure—attentiveness, preparedness, emotional regulation. (2) Communication—Rule of Threes (bucket everything in threes to avoid rambling), present in terms of what THEY care about. (3) Credibility & Trust—ask good questions, do what you say. Nothing about: talk more, smile more/less, dress certain way, look certain way. Quiet people can have strong executive presence. All in your control.5. Build Brand By Being Contrary, Not Nice - Third video 4.1M views because said "being good at job doesn't get promoted, relationships do"—people HATED it. 3 followers to 100K in 48 hours. LinkedIn video 11M views because fitted shirt, people screenshotted chest—but got 15 new clients. Marketing lesson: don't make 100% like you, make 50% hate/50% love—the 50% who loves is ideal client. Most founders too nice: "If struggling with accounting, call me" doesn't work. Better: "Average American has more debt than assets, can't cover $400 splurge—if this is you, call me." Stop being safe. AI making posts sound same—authenticity wins.Partner Offers: Wise 👉 https://wise.prf.hn/l/QLyNwLzMusic: XMPLA https://youtu.be/p9re3wWvCLo?si=zni260AfeO5rOZvS#KendallBerg #CareerCoach #ExecutivePresence #GetPromoted #CODRFramework #PersonalBrand #LeadershipSkills #LindaVo #InspiredBySuccessSupport the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailFrom losing both parents before 40 and falling into dark spiral with alcohol to moving to Mexico with zero planning and $200/month rent living her dream life—Tina Coleman's transformation is a masterclass in radical reinvention, money mindset shifts, and giving yourself permission to live NOW instead of waiting for retirement.Who is Tina Coleman:Tina Coleman is author of "50 Fabulous and F*ckable," digital nomad, and midlife reinvention coach who transformed from 20-year massage therapist in physical pain to globally traveling entrepreneur living in Mexico after losing both parents before age 40 sent her down dark path requiring 12-step program to pull herself back. Born in Des Moines, Iowa into dysfunctional abusive household with alcoholics (alcoholism on both sides of family, mother not alcoholic but whoever she dated or married always was), Tina grew up very poor (grandmother was dishwasher at truck stop, mother was cashier working two and three jobs after divorce) learning beliefs like "you have to work hard to make money, if you want more money get another job, get two jobs, get three jobs" and "money doesn't grow on trees" which she later realized was literally false because money is paper and paper comes from trees. 5 KEY TAKEAWAYSMoving to Mexico With Zero Planning Created Freedom She Never Imagined - Tina was in funeral sales during pandemic dressed in black when Ayurvedic practitioner said "you're not happy," she replied "yeah but I can do this," practitioner said "just because you can do it doesn't mean you should"Money Grows on Trees (Literally) and Other Belief Systems That Need Rewiring - Tina grew up very poor in dysfunctional abusive household with alcoholics (grandmother was dishwasher at truck stop, mother was cashier working two and three jobs after divorce), learning beliefs like "you have to work hard to make money.13 Years in Wrong Relationship Because "Love Will Make It Work"—NO It Won't - Tina stayed in her first relationship for 13 years (very abusive relationship) because she believed "if you love somebody it's going to work out, if you love somebody it's going to work out"—NO it does not. Traveling Isn't Luxury for Rich People—It's Reality-Changing Tool You Can Bootstrap NOW - Tina discovered traveling is single easiest way to literally change your reality, and when you change your reality you change your perception, how you interact with your environment and who you are.There's Always Hope: From Rock Bottom to Dream Life in "Just Few Short Years" - When Tina lost both parents before age 40 (stepfather to aneurysm day after Thanksgiving, mother six months later fell and broke cervicals in neck going into coma, family unanimous decision not to keep on life support because if she stayed she'd probably be quadriplegic and she wasn't happiest person to start with), she fell down slippery slope into alcohol and dark path.  Manage your finances like a pro while chasing your entrepreneurial dreams! Many successful entrepreneurs use Wise for seamless international transactions. With low fees and real exchange rates, Wise helps you keep more of your hard-earned money. Ready to level up? Check out my Wise link 👉 https://wise.prf.hn/l/QLyNwLz and start saving today!#TinaColeman #50Fabulous #MidlifeReinvention #MoneyMindset #DigitalNomad #PassiveIncome #MexicoLiving #TravelFreedom #WomenEntrepreneurs #MoneyBelief #TradingCrypto #BodyAcceptance Support the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailJustin ITee Walker overdosed, died in an ambulance, heard a voice say "your purpose isn't over"—then rebuilt from violent addict to cybersecurity CEO. Born from rape, raised in chaos, he lost his humanity to addiction before fitness, Krav Maga, and embracing autism as superpower transformed him into leader who puts people before profits in tech.Who is Justin ITee Walker:Justin ITee Walker is Founder and CEO of ITeeCMD and host of Multiverse Technology Podcast. After overdosing and dying in an ambulance where a voice told him "your purpose isn't over," Justin rebuilt himself from violent addict into entrepreneur revolutionizing cybersecurity by putting people before fear-based sales. Born from rape (biological mother was 12), raised in chaos, he spent years angry and stuck in addiction until that near-death moment forced him to reclaim his humanity through fitness, Krav Maga, and brutal self-work. Living on the autism spectrum, Justin turned what society told him to hide into competitive advantage—high intuition, deep connection, different problem-solving. 5 KEY TAKEAWAYS:1. Near-Death Voice Revealed Purpose Isn't Over - Justin overdosed, died in ambulance, heard "your purpose in life isn't over"—that moment forced him back into his body to begin years of messy rebuilding work. The voice became his anchor when questioning his path. Sometimes our lowest moment becomes the doorway to discovering more purpose than we imagined.2. Lost Humanity, Became Existing Machine - Through addiction, Justin lost his humanity—soul, spirit, ability to feel instead of react with anger. Became "existing machine" stuck in vicious loop. Reclaiming humanity took years: fitness (even while eating like shit), Krav Maga removing fear, yoga for calm. Humanity isn't permanently lost—it rebuilds one small step at a time.3. Autism Spectrum as Superpower, Not Box - Society told Justin autism meant shut up, stay in line, don't be you. Through sobriety, he realized labels limit potential. Now uses neurodiversity as competitive advantage—seeing problems differently, connecting authentically. What society calls disability becomes greatest asset when you refuse the box.4. AI Inflection Point: We'll Only Have Each Other - Justin sees inflection point where AI does everything and humans are forced back to what matters: authentic connection, purpose discovery, healing. Uses AI for solo business but recognizes when AI handles everything else, humans only have each other. Future isn't dystopian—it's forcing humanity back to humanity.5. Rebuilding Requires Kindness and Patience - Have utmost kindness and patience for yourself because it takes time and every day isn't 100%. Some days 100%, other days 80%—that's normal. Start fitness NOW even eating poorly. Rebuilding is ugly, messy, stressful—not "I changed one day, I'm good." Transformation is process, not event.CONNECT WITH JUSTIN ITEE WALKER:🌐 ITeeCMD 👉 ijustiniteewalker.net🎙️ Multiverse Technology Podcast 👉 multiversetechnologypodcast.net💼 LinkedIn 👉 Search Justin ITee WalkerPARTNER OFFERS:Wise 👉 https://wise.prf.hn/l/QLyNwLzModernIQ 👉 https://moderniqs.com/create-an-account/?res_aff=successHermessi 👉 hermessi.com (code INSPIRE15)Music Credit: XMPLA https://youtu.be/p9re3wWvCLo?si=zni260AfeO5rOZvS#JustinWalker #OverdoseRecovery #NearDeathExperience #AddictionRecovery #Neurodiversity #AutismSpectrum #Cybersecurity #ITeeCMD #AIFuture #LeadershipWithHeart #PeopleBeforeProfits Support the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailDavid Pourquery built Groas with zero VC funding, 100% ownership, profitable from day one—now managing $35M+ monthly ad spend and replacing entire marketing agencies. Started as a dynamic landing page tool, evolved into fully autonomous Google Ads management running campaigns 24/7 better than human teams. Introduction:Most people think the problem with marketing agencies is finding the right one. David Pourquery discovered the problem is the entire model. After building e-commerce brands while working in private equity—dropshipping male grooming trimmers, optimizing Google Ads nights and weekends—he kept seeing the same pattern: expensive agencies that looked impressive but delivered mediocre results while burning client budgets.Who is David Pourquery:David Pourquery is the founder of Groas, an autonomous AI system managing $35M+ in monthly Google Ads spend. He started his first business at 19—a summer camp teaching teenagers how to hack—while studying computer science at University College London. After graduating during COVID, he spent 3-4 years in venture capital and private equity in London and the US, analyzing early-stage investments and buying billion-dollar businesses to improve and sell. While working in finance, he built e-commerce brands nights and weekends, mastering Google Ads and Facebook Ads through dropshipping stores including a male intimate grooming trimmer competing with brands like Manscaped. That experience—watching agencies charge thousands while delivering underwhelming results—led him to build Groas: not a product, but a fully autonomous system that replaces human marketing teams entirely. Bootstrapped with zero VC funding, 100% ownership, profitable from day one. No family entrepreneurs. No mentors. Just action, customer obsession, and the belief that if you validate people will pay for it, you build it.5 KEY TAKEAWAYS:1. Groas Isn't A Tool—It Replaces Human Teams Entirely - Most people think Groas is software that helps marketers work faster. Wrong. 2. Why David Will Never Raise VC Money (100% Ownership, Profitable Day One) - Working in VC showed David the pattern: good team, good product, but can't grow fast enough, can't raise next round, company shuts down despite having solved the hard part. 3. Door-to-Door Sales at 18: Commission-Only Taught Him Everything - The turning point wasn't a book or mentor—it was a summer job at 18 doing door-to-door sales, commission only, for meal kit boxes. 4. Criminal Customer Obsession: Early Users Had Him on WhatsApp 24/7 - One thing David did from day one: be criminally obsessed with customers. 5. One Engineer With AI = 10 Engineers From A Year Ago - December 2024 was the breakpoint where AI coding capabilities went from "this" to "THIS" in a month. Now one skilled engineer using AI can do the work of 10 engineers from just a year ago.Manage Your Money Like a Pro - Many successful entrepreneurs use Wise for seamless international transactions. Low fees and real exchange rates. 👉 https://wise.prf.hn/l/QLyNwLzMusic Credit: XMPLA https://youtu.be/p9re3wWvCLo?si=zni260AfeO5rOZvS#DavidPourquery #Groas #FireYourAgency #AutonomousAI #GoogleAds #NoVCFunding #Bootstrapped #100PercentOwnership #AIReplacingHumans #MarketingAgencies #CustomerObsession #OnePersonBillionDollar #SoftwareEngineering #AGI #DoorToDoorSales #LindaVo #InspiredBySuccessSupport the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailMost entrepreneurs have it backwards. They speed up when they should slow down. They add more to-do lists when they should zoom out to see the system. Phyllis Dealy built her career on a counterintuitive truth: slowing down actually speeds up growth. After 25+ years in advertising and marketing evolution—from traditional print and TV through internet, social media, programmatic, and now AI—she's helped Fortune 500 companies and startups transform not by doing more, but by seeing things differently. Phyllis Dealy is founder of Reinvent the World (systems thinking consultancy) and Studio Reinvent (communications and pitch training company), helping brands like PepsiCo, Frida Baby, and United Way transform through systems awareness rather than surface-level strategy. 5 KEY TAKEAWAYS:1. Dragon Dreaming Framework - Based on Aboriginal cultures documented by anthropologist John Croft. Four parts to any project: dreaming (envision 3 years ahead in past tense), planning (identify 4 key levers that unlock entire dream), doing (90% of project), celebrating (25% of project—built into every phase). Name your levers with energy: "Big Sexy Deals," "Shiny Happy People." Map milestones, track year-over-year progress. This distills overwhelming 300-item to-do lists into four focused levers that automatically pull other tasks through.2. Operations Manager Is The Hire You're Delaying Too Long - Phyllis wishes she'd hired operations person three years earlier—believes business would be twice the size. 3. Effective Meetings: Fight Distraction, Keep Attention - 70,000 thoughts per day per person. Three people in meeting = 210,000 thoughts competing for attention. 24 hours later they remember 50%. 4. Treating Symptoms vs Root Causes - Nonprofit kept reducing advertising spend because measuring ROI on 12-month basis showed no results. But buying cycle was actually 18 months. 5. Decision Trees Remove Emotion From Crisis - When Phyllis's advertising agency faced series of losses (clients stepped away, lawsuit, $400K unpaid invoice), they built decision tree: "If this client renews, then this. Partner Offers: Manage Your Money Like a Pro - Many successful entrepreneurs use Wise for seamless international transactions. Low fees and real exchange rates. 👉 https://wise.prf.hn/l/QLyNwLzMusic Credit: XMPLA https://youtu.be/p9re3wWvCLo?si=zni260AfeO5rOZvS#PhyllisDealy #SystemsThinking #DragonDreaming #SlowDownToScaleUp #ReinventTheWorld #OperationsManager #EffectiveMeetings #RootCause #DecisionTree #FourLevers #Celebration #BusinessSystems #SystemsAwareness #ScalingBusiness #EntrepreneurAdvice #LindaVo #InspiredBySuccessSupport the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailMitchell Osmond went from nearly six figures in debt, marriage on the brink, 60 pounds overweight, and medicating with drugs and alcohol to complete transformation in 18 months. The turning points? A devastating fight and a funeral question: "Are you living a life worthy of imitation?" He reveals why high performers succeed professionally but fail personally, breaking generational cycles, and the communication skill that saved his marriage.Who is Mitchell Osmond:Mitchell Osmond is a leadership transformation expert, entrepreneur, and founder of the Dad Nation podcast—a globally rated top 10% podcast with over 33,000 monthly listeners helping men break generational cycles, show up as powerful husbands, and be present fathers. After hitting rock bottom (nearly $100K debt, marriage on brink of divorce, 60 pounds overweight, medicating with drugs and alcohol), Mitchell surrounded himself with men whose ceiling was his floor, learned everything he needed to know, and within 18 months completely transformed every area of his life. Now he helps high-performing men do the same through content, courses (The High Performance Husband), and one-to-one coaching.5 KEY TAKEAWAYS:1. Funeral Question Changed Everything - At a wealthy philanthropist's funeral, the pastor asked: "Are you living a life worthy of imitation? If you died tomorrow, would you be proud of the legacy you left?" Mitchell realized nobody would say he inspired better marriages, finances, or health. 2. Clear Thinking Process (C-L-E-A-R) - Five mental scripts hold us back: I'm not smart enough, it's too late, if I do X this will happen, I don't have enough resources, people will judge me. 3. Why Women Initiate Divorce - 7 out of 10 divorces initiated by women. For high-earning educated women: 90%. Main reason 80% of time: wife feels disconnected emotionally from husband. High performers fix things all day, come home and shove solutions down wife's throat. 4. Men's Two Needs vs Women's Three - Men need: respect and competence. Nothing sucks soul out faster than disrespect or feeling incompetent. Women need: feel safe, seen, heard. 5. Normative Male Alexithymia - Psychological term: when men pressed to talk about feelings, they struggle to find words. Culture says "men don't cry, don't talk about feelings, stuff it.Partner Offers: Manage Your Money Like a Pro - Many successful entrepreneurs use Wise for seamless international transactions. Low fees and real exchange rates. 👉 https://wise.prf.hn/l/QLyNwLzMusic Credit: XMPLA https://youtu.be/p9re3wWvCLo?si=zni260AfeO5rOZvS#MitchellOsmond #DadNation #BreakingCycles #MarriageCommunication #HighPerformanceHusband #GenerationalCycles #ClearThinking #EmotionalConnection #MasculineFeminine #LeadershipTransformation #MarriageAdvice #FatherhoodMatters #PersonalFoundation #LindaVo #InspiredBySuccessSupport the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailMost founders think fundraising is about convincing investors to give them money. Andrew Ackerman knows the truth: it's choosing the right life partner for a relationship more permanent than marriage. This conversation exposes hidden dynamics founders don't understand until too late—you fundamentally cannot be both rich and king, removing a bad investor from your cap table is harder than divorce, and VC "soft nos" often mean "dumbest thing I've seen this week."You'll discover why every founder must choose between total control (king of smaller company you 100% own) versus outside capital (rich from piece of bigger company with investor blocking rights), why Andrew tells founders "it is easier to get divorced than get an investor off your cap table" and how that permanence should terrify you into running excellent selection process, the exact method for testing market demand in one week for $100 instead of building three months and discovering nobody wants it, how to decode VC "soft nos" that sound like encouragement but actually mean rejection, and why VCs obsess over market size from mathematical necessity—their fund economics only work if they believe in 10x+ return potential.Who is Andrew Ackerman:Andrew Ackerman is a startup advisor specializing in fundraising strategy, investor relations, and growth frameworks for early-stage companies. His frameworks—"rich versus king," the cap table Catholic marriage analogy, and decoding VC soft nos—have become essential education for founders who need to understand real dynamics of venture capital before making irreversible commitments. Andrew's approach is shaped by pattern recognition across hundreds of founder interactions and his own startup mistakes, including spending three months building a direct-to-consumer site before testing market demand, only to watch it fail.5 KEY TAKEAWAYS:1. Rich vs King: Choose Explicitly - "If you're a founder, you have to decide if you want to be rich or if you want to be the king.2. Divorcing Investor Harder Than Spouse - "It is easier to get divorced than get an investor off your cap table if it's bad. 3. Test $100 Before Building 3 Months - "Put up a bogus site on Wix or Squarespace, buy the AdWords for 100 bucks in a week, you can figure out if it's gonna work. 4. Decoding VC "Soft No" - "VCs are notorious for the soft no. 'I really love what you're working on, but you're a little too early.' 5. Market Size = VC Economics - "Eventually we have to exit. If we don't have potential to be 10x or more for the VC, they can't invest. Partner Offers:Manage Your Money Like a ProMany successful entrepreneurs use Wise for seamless international transactions. Low fees and real exchange rates help you keep more money. Check out my Wise link 👉 https://wise.prf.hn/l/QLyNwLzMusic Credit: XMPLA https://youtu.be/p9re3wWvCLo?si=zni260AfeO5rOZvS#AndrewAckerman #RichVsKing #VCFunding #StartupFundraising #InvestorSelection #CapTable #TestFirst #VCSoftNo #MarketSize #VCEconomics #10xReturns #FundraisingStrategy #StartupAdvice #VentureCapital #LindaVo #InspiredBySuccessSupport the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailFrom starting his first business at 14 to scaling the Legal Podcast Network to 115 clients in under a year—Dennis Meador proves that authority doesn't come from credentials but from how clearly you communicate your values. After being bought out for pennies on the dollar just months before his wedding, Dennis launched a legal marketing company that now processes $80-100K monthly while working only 3-4 hours a day. His secret? Teaching people how to think properly, not how to sell, and building remote teams with freedom and accountability long before it was trendy.This conversation destroys the myth that thought leadership requires burnout or reaching everyone. Dennis reveals why trying to reach everyone is the biggest risk to your growth, the critical difference between thought leadership and authoritative positioning (and why 99% of people want the wrong one), and how he turned 30 minutes of client time into an entire month's worth of content across 25 platforms for just $595. You'll discover his "I refuse to be poor" mantra that drove him from a tough childhood to six-figure success in his early twenties, why he teaches his team to think rather than follow sales scripts, and how he manages 25 remote team members across the globe while maintaining 90% positive interactions through his praise-first leadership style.Dennis Meador is an entrepreneur, digital marketer, and founder of the Legal Podcast Network, a company that has scaled to 115 clients and 25 team members in under a year while generating $80-100K in monthly revenue. Rising from a challenging childhood where he learned to fend for himself and his sister from ages 8-13, Dennis developed an early entrepreneurial mindset that led him to start his first business at 14—managing snow removal, lawn mowing, and paper routes while delegating the actual work. His defining mantra "I refuse to be poor" drove him to six-figure income by his early twenties, and he's spent the last 22 years mastering digital marketing, working primarily with attorneys and small law firms.5 KEY TAKEAWAYS"I Refuse to Be Poor" – Your Mantra Becomes Your Reality - Dennis's childhood mantra from age 8 drove him to six-figure income by his early twenties without reading sales books or taking courses. Teach People How to Think, Not What to Do - Dennis mentored 15 people in Austin from their early twenties to $200-300K earners by teaching them how to think properly, not sales tactics. Thought Leadership vs Authoritative Positioning – 99% of People Want the Wrong One - Thought leadership is about your peers following you (great for ego, terrible for revenue).Freedom with Accountability – The Remote Team Management Framework - Create systems where accountability is to the entire team, not just to you as the owner. Drive Deep Before Going Wide – Riches Really Are in Niches - Dennis scaled to 115 clients in under a year by obsessively focusing on attorneys only, even though he owns Professional Podcast Network and Medical Podcast Network domains. #DennisMeador #LegalPodcastNetwork #ThoughtLeadership #AuthoritativePositioning #RemoteTeamManagement #EntrepreneurMindset #NicheMarketing #PodcastMarketing #LegalMarketing Support the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailAri Rastegar went from $3,500 student loan to multi-billion dollar real estate platform by doing the opposite of the crowd. He lost $800K overnight at a Super Bowl party, learned amateurs chase money while professionals obsess over risk, discovered rich is loud but wealth is quiet, and now meditates 2 hours daily after studying with Tony Robbins and Dr. Joe Dispenza.Introduction:Most entrepreneurs think the goal is to get rich—the cars, the parties, the red carpets, the validation. Ari Rastegar thought the same thing until one ice storm taught him the most expensive lesson of his life. He went to sleep a millionaire after organizing the biggest Super Bowl party in Texas history with the Black Eyed Peas and Sports Illustrated, then woke up negative $800,000 the next day when the biggest ice storm in state history destroyed everything.Who is Ari Rastegar:Ari Rastegar is CEO and founder of Rastegar Capital, a multi-billion dollar real estate investment platform. Starting with just a $3,500 student loan after leaving law school, he built his empire by doing the opposite of the crowd—buying when others freeze, waiting when others rush, and treating failure as information instead of identity. His investments span industrial facilities, single-family homes, commercial buildings, office spaces, apartment complexes, and hundreds of acres across the United States.But his journey wasn't linear. From garage sales in elementary school to flipping burgers at Johnny Rockets, delivering pizzas for $2.86/hour, building houses at 5am before law school, launching one of the biggest Super Bowl entertainment companies only to lose everything to an ice storm—Ari's path taught him that the science of success is very different from the art of fulfillment. 5 Key Takeaways:1. Amateurs Focus on Making Money, Professionals Focus on Not Losing ItThe biggest lesson from Ari's Super Bowl disaster wasn't about planning for ice storms.2. Rich Is Loud, Wealth Is Quiet—They're Completely Different"Rich is loud. Rich is about things. Wealth is quiet. Wealth does things in the shadows that doesn't need to be spoken about."3. Success Is Science, Fulfillment Is Art—You Need BothPeople chase success thinking it'll make them fulfilled, but they're completely different systems. 4. Meditation 1-2 Hours Daily Rewires Your Entire Operating SystemAfter studying with Ray Dalio (who told him to learn transcendental meditation), completing six seven-day Dr. Joe Dispenza retreats in one year, and practicing 1-2 hours daily for nearly a decade, Ari's nervous system completely transformed. 5. Do What You Must Do When You Must Do ItThe one thing Ari would change if he could go back: "Not do the thing that I must do when I know I must do it." You know you need to make that tough call to an investor. You know you should go to the gym. PARTNER OFFERSManage Your Money Like a Pro Manage your finances like a pro while chasing your entrepreneurial dreams! Many successful entrepreneurs use Wise for seamless international transactions. With low fees and real exchange rates, Wise helps you keep more of your hard-earned money. Ready to level up? Check out my Wise link 👉 https://wise.prf.hn/l/QLyNwLz and start saving today!Music Credit: XMPLA https://youtu.be/p9re3wWvCLo?si=zni260AfeO5rOZvS#AriRastegar #RealEstateInvesting #WealthBuilding #Entrepreneurship #RiskManagement #Meditation #DrJoeDispenza #TonyRobbins #SuccessVsFulfillmentSupport the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailFrom Missouri State Trooper writing student loan checks to discovering he couldn't afford his third child, Mike Milan (Cashflow Mike) made a desperate pivot that would teach him the hardest business lessons imaginable. He started a janitorial company (the only skill police academy taught him besides law enforcement), which quickly became a hotel staffing company serving Marriott, Hyatt, and Hilton—growing to 27 offices in 9 states with 400+ employees in just 3 years. But here's the brutal reality nobody warns you about: he was experiencing what he calls "growing broke," a phenomenon where you can be so successful that you run out of money. Who is Mike Milan (Cashflow Mike):Mike Milan, known as Cashflow Mike, is a former Missouri State Trooper with an MBA from Baylor University who built and sold 14 companies before becoming a cash flow expert who's uncovered almost $300 million in hidden cash for businesses. His entrepreneurial journey started at the kitchen table writing a student loan check when his wife announced their third pregnancy—his family literally outgrew his police officer income. 5 KEY TAKEAWAYSGrowing Broke: Success Can Literally Run You Out of Money - Mike reveals the phenomenon nobody warns entrepreneurs about: you can be so successful that you run out of money, everything works on paper, but you're drowning. Gross Profit Is the ONLY Number That Matters on Your Income Statement - Mike destroys the myth that sales equal success with brutal clarity: sales is only a measurement of how much work you did, that's it. Here's the formula: if you buy shirts for $10 and sell for $20, you have $20 in sales minus $10 cost of goods sold equals $10 in gross profit. The Home Run Financial System: 6 Calculations Even a State Trooper Can Do - Mike built this framework because nobody taught him how to use income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement together (most look at things in silos). Mining for Hidden Cash: The Inventory Formula That Changed Lives - Mike's uncovered almost $300 million in hidden cash using his Clear Path to Cash app (plug in 9-10 numbers, it finds it automatically), but the manual method works too. Attract Money, Don't Chase It: The Energy Business Owners Miss - Mike's final wisdom combines emotional and tactical: money has energy (either positive or negative, you feel good or bad about it, nobody's neutral), but in order to get it, you have to attract it—you can't chase it. CONNECT WITH INSPIRED BY SUCCESSCheck out our channel and follow us on social media for more leadership, entrepreneurship, personal development, and success stories. 👉 https://linktr.ee/inspiredbysuccess#CashflowMike #MikeMilan #Cashflow #GrowingBroke #GrossProfit #FinancialStatements #BusinessNumbers #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #AccrualAccounting #FinancialGap #HiddenCashSupport the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailFrom writing for David Letterman where every word had to make people laugh on cue (silence meant failure) to becoming CMO of fintech company Wish, Edwin Endlich learned that attention is everything and understanding human psychology is the ultimate marketing superpower. His career proves that comedy and marketing share the same DNA: timing, truth, and tapping into what people are actually talking about—not what you want them to talk about. At Letterman, Edwin's job as a junior was understanding pop culture: what were people talking about today already? Their philosophy: "we have to understand what people are talking about so they could talk about us." It's always harder to start a whole new conversation versus entering into one (imagine cocktail party—easier to sit down with perspective on conversation already happening than stopping everyone to say "I'd like to talk about something else please"). This became Edwin's framework for disruption: connect to conversations already happening, don't force new ones.Who is Edwin Endlich:Edwin Endlich is CMO of fintech company Wish after spending his career moving from comedy writing (David Letterman show) to becoming a creative disruptor and cultural intelligence pioneer who's built bold campaigns for global brands including Procter & Gamble (Tide, KY), Starbucks, and others. Starting in television at Letterman where juniors had to understand what was going on in pop culture (what people were talking about today already) so they could bring trends and conversations to Dave and senior staff, Edwin learned the philosophy that "we have to understand what people are talking about so they could talk about us"—connection to pop culture was essential for disruption because it's always harder to start whole new conversation versus entering into one already happening. This became his framework: tap into conversations already taking place, weave yourself into moments in culture instead of forcing new topics nobody cares about.5 KEY TAKEAWAYSStop Thinking Your Story Is Disruptive When Nobody Cares - Edwin exposes the biggest mistake every marketer makes (he's guilty too): thinking your story is disruptive when it's really not. The KY Vending Machine and Tide Pods: Lean Into Uncomfortable - Edwin's real campaign stories prove uncomfortable topics make the best marketing when you make the discomfort part of the story. AI Does Not Give You All Three: Respect Professional Creatives - Edwin's passionate about this: creative professionals feel under threat more now than any time in history (except maybe Spanish Inquisition) due to AI. Attention Spans Are Longer Than We Think: Stop Yelling in 3 Seconds - Edwin believes we're moving away from "shorter is better, faster is better, first three seconds, yell your brand name" mantra. Your Customer Is AI Now: Optimize for Personal Operating Systems - Edwin's pushing brands into future thinking that sounds crazy but is coming: wearable tech will impact lives (he wears Oura ring tracking sleep, stress, nutrition, oxygenation, lasts week unlike Apple Watch)CONNECT WITH INSPIRED BY SUCCESSCheck out our channel and follow us on social media for more leadership, entrepreneurship, personal development, and success stories. 👉 https://linktr.ee/inspiredbysuccess#EdwinEndlich #MarketingPsychology #ComedyWriting #DavidLetterman #CreativeMarketing #BrandStorytelling #TidePods #ViralCampaignsSupport the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailFrom minimum wage dishwasher to building a network marketing empire of 200,000+ people across 50 countries—Randy Gage's journey destroys the excuse that your past determines your future. Starting as a 15-year-old living alone on the streets after getting out of jail, one Amway meeting at age 20 introduced him to a concept that would change everything: leverage. Now a globally recognized prosperity expert and author who's flown the Concorde, owned exotic supercars, and lived in dream homes, Randy reveals why the richest he ever felt was the day he paid off his last credit card and became completely debt-free. His counterintuitive approach to wealth proves that knowing the money game matters more than following conventional financial advice.Who is Randy Gage:Randy Gage is a globally recognized prosperity expert, author, and entrepreneur who built his empire from the streets—literally. After living alone at 15 following time in jail, Randy was introduced to network marketing through Amway at age 20, where he never made a dime but discovered the life-changing concept of leverage that would eventually help him build a team of over 200,000 people across 50+ countries and generate millions in residual income. Rising from a minimum wage dishwasher job in a family where every ancestor traded hours for money, Randy became obsessed with the circles and dream-building philosophy of network marketing, eventually mastering the art of creating passive income streams through information entrepreneurship, real estate, and multi-level marketing systems.5 KEY TAKEAWAYSLeverage Is the Superpower for Wealth, Not Hard Work - Randy built 200,000+ people by personally recruiting only 117 over 10 years. Work 10-15 hours but get 90 hours of leverage when five people work for you, then 500 hours when they recruit others. Debt-Free Wealth Beats Leveraged Debt for Most Entrepreneurs - Randy's flown the Concorde and owned exotic supercars, but never felt richer than paying off his last credit card. AI Agents Replace $500K of Employees for $60 Monthly - Randy's podcast agent does all prep work in three seconds—researching guests, writing intros, generating questions, creating SEO descriptions. Mad Genius Entrepreneurs Can't Afford to Do Their Own Laundry - You cannot afford to wash laundry, clean house, or mow lawns because those hours should be spent in your genius zone. Memes and Mind Viruses Control Your Wealth More Than Actions - The most predominant memes are "money is bad," "rich people are evil," "it's noble to be poor." CONNECT WITH INSPIRED BY SUCCESSCheck out our channel and follow us on social media for more leadership, entrepreneurship, personal development, and success stories. 👉 https://linktr.ee/inspiredbysuccess#RandyGage #LeverageWealth #NetworkMarketing #AIEntrepreneurs #PassiveIncome #RadicalRebirth #DebtFreeWealth #EntrepreneurMindset #ProsperityExpert #AIAgents #GeniusZone #ResidualIncome #WealthMindset #MemesAndMindViruses #BusinessLeverage #EntrepreneurLife #WhoNotHow #FinancialFreedom #AIAutomation #EntrepreneurSuccess #lindavo #inspiredbysuccessSupport the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailFrom a 30-year federal prison sentence where his knees buckled at age 35 to becoming a Zen Roshi, Inc 5000 entrepreneur, and CEO coach—Fleet Maull took 300% responsibility in the most powerless situation imaginable and used maximum security to launch two national movements that transformed prison healthcare and brought mindfulness behind bars worldwide. His radical responsibility philosophy teaches that we reclaim our power the moment we stop blaming and start owning our choices, turning what should have been downtime into the foundation for coaching visionary leaders.5 KEY TAKEAWAYSSentenced 30 Years, Took 300 Percent Responsibility in Most Powerless Situation - Fleet was 35 when the judge sentenced him to 30 years for drug trafficking under the Kingpin statute, his knees buckled, newspapers said he'd be 65 before any chance of release, and he thought his life was over as he knew it. Skillfulness Over Justice: How to Get Things Done With Zero Power - Inside maximum security federal prison hospital (US Medical Center for Federal Prisoners with 1,000 patients, 600 medical, 400 psychiatric, 300 work cadre where Fleet taught school for 14 years), the answer to everything is "no"—if you ask staff "can we do this, could we try that," answer is always no, and if you're bold enough to ask why (which is enough to get in trouble), they have story about how "we used to do that but some inmate abused it.Reprogram Your Thermostat Settings: How to Change Inherited Blueprints Sabotaging Your Success - When entrepreneurs or founders feel stuck or up against their limits, there's some kind of fear and survival thing at play, but also we all have what people call blueprints or standards that operate like a thermostat—and where do we get them? Discover Your Basic Goodness Then Naturally Thrive: Growth Without Lack - Many people talk about self-improvement, but even that phrase sometimes gets criticized because the whole idea of self-improvement seems to indicate there's something missing or wrong with us to begin with—people in Dharma worlds, Buddhist worlds, spiritual worlds say "self-improvement is bad because you're not recognizing you're fine to begin with, you already have divine nature, Buddha nature." CONNECT WITH INSPIRED BY SUCCESSCheck out our channel and follow us on social media for more leadership, entrepreneurship, personal development, and success stories. 👉 https://linktr.ee/inspiredbysuccessPARTNER OFFERSManage Your Money Like a Pro Manage your finances like a pro while chasing your entrepreneurial dreams! Many successful entrepreneurs use Wise for seamless international transactions. With low fees and real exchange rates, Wise helps you keep more of your hard-earned money. Ready to level up? Check out my Wise link 👉 https://wise.prf.hn/l/QLyNwLz and start saving today!#FleetMaull #RadicalResponsibility #PrisonToSuccess #ZenRoshi #BuddhistEntrepreneur #MaximumSecurity #Mindfulness #Meditation #CEOCoach #Inc5000 #HeartMindInstitute #InnerMastery #Entrepreneurship #LeadershipDevelopment #SelfAwareness #NeuralArchitecture #PracticeStack #Skillfulness #TransformationalLeadership #LindaVo #InspiredBySuccessSupport the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailEvery business wants AI power, but Hunter Jensen discovered most are accidentally destroying their companies by using it wrong. As founder of Barefoot Solutions (building software for Microsoft, Samsung, and Salesforce for 20+ years) and creator of Compass (private AI platform), Hunter watched his own industry get disrupted first—what used to take 100 hours now takes 2, and you might not even need an engineer. He's had five six-figure proposals ($200K+) get rejected because clients found someone using AI tools to do it for $20K instead. Who is Hunter Jensen:Hunter Jensen is the founder of Barefoot Solutions (20+ year custom software development agency building for Microsoft, Samsung, Salesforce) and creator of Barefoot Labs/Compass (private AI platform giving companies ChatGPT-level power without sacrificing data). Originally running a successful services business selling developer time by the hour, Hunter's industry got disrupted first because the people making AI technology are all programmers—of course they'd start with "let's get it to write code." What used to take 100 billable hours now takes 2 hours and might not even need an engineer, forcing him to watch easily five six-figure proposals ($200K+) get rejected because clients found people using vibe coding tools to do it for $20K. 5 KEY TAKEAWAYSYour Team Is Using ChatGPT Behind Your Back, Risking Everything - Hunter reveals the crisis most CEOs don't realize: if you're not giving your team AI tools, they're using ChatGPT anyway—putting your entire company at risk with compliance issues, regulatory violations, data security breaches, and client trust destruction. First Mover Advantage Is Dead: The Old SaaS Playbook Doesn't Work - Hunter destroys the lean startup methodology that dominated for decades. Hunter's 20-Year Business Model Collapsed: From $200K to $20K - As custom software development agency owner selling developer time by the hour for 20+ years (building for Microsoft, Samsung, Salesforce), Hunter's industry got disrupted first because AI builders are all programmers—of course they'd start with "let's get it to write code." Identify AI-Ready Business Areas: Look Where Content Lives - Hunter's framework for entrepreneurs: these are language models (large language models), so identify areas where you're either consuming lots of content or generating lots of content. Everything's Happening Faster Than Ever in Human History—Adapt or Die - Hunter's most urgent message: "Everything's happening at a pace that's way faster than anything we've ever seen in human history. CONNECT WITH INSPIRED BY SUCCESSCheck out our channel and follow us on social media for more leadership, entrepreneurship, personal development, and success stories. 👉 https://linktr.ee/inspiredbysuccessPARTNER OFFERSManage Your Money Like a Pro Manage your finances like a pro while chasing your entrepreneurial dreams! Many successful entrepreneurs use Wise for seamless international transactions. With low fees and real exchange rates, Wise helps you keep more of your hard-earned money. Ready to level up? Check out my Wise link 👉 https://wise.prf.hn/l/QLyNwLz and start saving today!#HunterJensen #AIPrivacy #ChatGPT #DataSecurity #BarefootLabs #Compass #AIStrategy #BusinessDisruption #SaaSPlaybook #FirstMoverAdvantage #AITools #Entrepreneurship #TechInnovation #PrivateAI #CyberSecurity #AIInfrastructure #AdaptOrDie #FutureOfWork #lindavo #inspiredbysuccessSupport the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailFrom professional baseball player drafted by the Royals to homeless newlywed overnight—Matt Morizio's identity was ripped away in a single phone call after chasing his dream for 20 straight years. That crisis forced him to ask the question most people avoid their entire lives: "Who am I really when everything I've identified with is gone?" Working in finance staffing with nothing but "baseball" on his resume, pregnant wife, no job, he discovered that most people walk around financially illiterate their whole lives—like incoming high school freshmen the week before school starts, filled with anxiety about the unknown. This conversation exposes the uncomfortable truth that your childhood money story is controlling your finances today whether you realize it or not. Who is Matt Morizio:Matt Morizio is the founder of Reconstructing Wealth, a financial advisory firm built on the radical premise that real prosperity starts with emotional clarity, not strategy. Originally a professional baseball player who chased his dream from age six through getting drafted by the Kansas City Royals, Matt's identity was violently stripped away when he was released from the minor leagues after 20 years of singular focus. As creator of the Reconstructing Wealth framework, Matt helps entrepreneurs and families break generational chains around money by addressing the childhood stories controlling their finances today—like his own mother cocooning herself in one room with blankets to save on heat, a scarcity mindset inherited from Great Depression-era grandparents. Now 15 years married to his wife (his "person" and best friend), father to seven homeschooled children as sole provider, Matt became an entrepreneur at 40 specifically because he realized the entrepreneurial wiring (chasing statistically unrealistic goals despite odds) was identical to his athlete mindset. CONNECT WITH INSPIRED BY SUCCESSCheck out our channel and follow us on social media for more leadership, entrepreneurship, personal development, and success stories. 👉 https://linktr.ee/inspiredbysuccessPARTNER OFFERSManage Your Money Like a Pro Manage your finances like a pro while chasing your entrepreneurial dreams! Many successful entrepreneurs use Wise for seamless international transactions. With low fees and real exchange rates, Wise helps you keep more of your hard-earned money. Ready to level up? Check out my Wise link 👉 https://wise.prf.hn/l/QLyNwLz and start saving today!#MattMorizio #MoneyMindset #ReconstructingWealth #ScarcityMindset #GenerationalWealth #Giving #FinancialFreedom #Entrepreneurship #BaseballToBusiness #ChildhoodMoneyStory #FearVsLove #RiverNotReservoir #BlessingAccount #WealthAdvisor #PersonalFinance #MoneyFear #IdentityCrisis #FinancialTransformation #InsideOut #lindavo #inspiredbysuccessSupport the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailFrom drinking too much, smoking too much, and barely managing money in corporate to mastering hypnosis and building a $7M business training 10,000+ people across 18 countries—Shane Fozard's transformation started with one weekend course that let him quit drinking and smoking in just 2.5 days. But the real breakthrough wasn't the hypnosis technique—it was discovering that 90% of what drives our behaviors, thoughts, and feelings happens subconsciously, like an iceberg where we only see 10% above water. Working as a national sales and operations manager running 45-50 people, Shane looked successful on the outside while sabotaging himself behind the scenes, always in debt, relationships failing, justifying his habits by comparing himself to friends who were worse. This conversation exposes why smart entrepreneurs sabotage their own success: subconscious patterns inherited from parents, limiting beliefs operating like toxic friends you don't realize are holding you back, and the challenge of being "out of perspective" on what's truly driving your decisions. Shane reveals his framework for scrambling limiting beliefs (the word belief literally contains "lie"—a belief is a lie that works until it doesn't), why he had to rewire his belief that "all women are crazy" by flipping it to "I'm crazy for thinking that," and the exact process anyone can use to identify, challenge, and replace beliefs about money, sales, or success that are keeping them stuck. You'll discover the CEO Shane vs Worker Shane productivity framework that forces self-accountability.Who is Shane Fozard:Shane Fozard is a hypnotherapist, business strategist, and founder of Booknotic who has trained over 10,000 people across 18 countries and generated more than $7 million in sales by fusing transformation psychology with entrepreneurship systems. Originally working in corporate as a national sales and operations manager running 45-50 people and competing against 15 others for promotions in 2,000-person companies, Shane looked successful on paper while struggling with drinking, smoking, debt, and failed relationships behind the scenes.As creator of Booknotic, Shane developed a hypnotic super-learning platform that condenses bestselling books into 20-minute audio programs using neuroscience and optimized learning principles—turning 15 hours of reading into 60 minutes of installation (as close to Matrix-style "plugging in" knowledge as currently exists). CONNECT WITH INSPIRED BY SUCCESSCheck out our channel and follow us on social media for more leadership, entrepreneurship, personal development, and success stories. 👉 https://linktr.ee/inspiredbysuccessPARTNER OFFERSManage Your Money Like a Pro Manage your finances like a pro while chasing your entrepreneurial dreams! Many successful entrepreneurs use Wise for seamless international transactions. With low fees and real exchange rates, Wise helps you keep more of your hard-earned money. Ready to level up? Check out my Wise link 👉 https://wise.prf.hn/l/QLyNwLz and start saving today!#ShaneFozard #Hypnosis #SubconsciousMind #LimitingBeliefs #MindsetShift #Entrepreneurship Support the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan Mail"Break down your day and all the things that you do. Which ones do you love so much that you get energy from, even if you're tired? The other ones, who can you actually delegate to?"@carlypepin reveals the simple exercise that transforms overwhelmed leaders into energized visionaries 💡The pattern: You're doing everything. Some tasks light you up—even when you're exhausted, they give you energy. Other tasks drain you, making you resentful and burned out. But you keep doing them all because you think you have to.The breakthrough exercise: Break down your day, then your week. Look at all the tasks. Mark the ones you love so much they energize you even when tired. Everything else? "Let's look at those dynamics and who can you actually delegate to?"The wisdom: "When you have a company, especially a larger company, it's really wisdom to find out who has the best role for the things that you like. It's not going to be you. However, someone in the company is going to be the person who loves it the way you love other things."This isn't just about productivity—it's about human behavior dynamics. When you understand yourself and the individuals working under you, you can match tasks to passion: "This is perfect for so and so." What drains you fuels someone else. What bores them excites you.Stop doing everything. Start doing what you're uniquely designed for.CONNECT WITH LINDA VO📧 [email protected] 🔗 https://linktr.ee/inspiredbysuccessFollow @lindavo and @inspiredbysuccess for more entrepreneurial insights!#leadership #delegation #productivity #energymanagement #entrepreneur #teambuilding #leadershipdevelopment #carlypepin #lindavo #inspiredbysuccessSupport the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailImagine having multiple degrees, a thriving corporate career in finance, and all the external markers of success—yet lying awake at night wondering "is this really it?" You've checked every box society told you would bring happiness, but instead of fulfillment, you feel stuck in cycles of overworking, proving your worth through exhaustion, and chasing achievements that never feel enough. Egle's journey from finance to consciousness work reveals a fascinating pattern: she was good with numbers, ambitious, worked on transformation projects, but kept hitting invisible walls. She felt there was so much more possible, so much faster and easier, but something unseen was holding back progress. Who is Egle Aleknavičiūtė:Egle Aleknavičiūtė is a wealth and purpose strategist who helps visionary leaders break free from limiting beliefs around money and achievement to build businesses rooted in clarity, alignment, and authentic power. With a background spanning multiple degrees and a thriving corporate career in finance, Egle was the perfect picture of external success—ambitious, good with numbers, working on transformation projects—yet she kept hitting invisible walls that prevented faster, easier progress despite knowing more was possible. 5 KEY TAKEAWAYSYour Subconscious Controls 95% of Your Success (And You're Ignoring It) - Egle reveals that subconscious mind is around 95% of all thoughts and feelings every day, existing beyond logic and strategy. The External Validation Trap: Stop Performing and Start Embodying Success - The most damaging limiting belief plaguing high performers is external validation.Fear Drives Hard Work But Destroys Long-Term Vision - Egle exposes why so many entrepreneurs work themselves to exhaustion without achieving fulfillment: their hard work is driven by fear, not trust. Theta Healing: How to Rewire Limiting Beliefs at the Root - Egle's primary method for transformation is Theta Healing, a certified modality that works with the subconscious through meditation and consciousness travel. Deathbed Regrets and the Made-Up Work Rhythms We Believe - The most sobering reframe Egle offers comes from deathbed research: people interviewed at end of life about biggest regrets never say "I regret time with family, holidays, or social life"—they universally say "I regret I worked so hard." CONNECT WITH INSPIRED BY SUCCESSCheck out our channel and follow us on social media for more leadership, entrepreneurship, personal development, and success stories. 👉 https://linktr.ee/inspiredbysuccessPARTNER OFFERSManage Your Money Like a Pro Manage your finances like a pro while chasing your entrepreneurial dreams! Many successful entrepreneurs use Wise for seamless international transactions. With low fees and real exchange rates, Wise helps you keep more of your hard-earned money. Ready to level up? Check out my Wise link 👉 https://wise.prf.hn/l/QLyNwLz and start saving today!#EgleAleknaviciute #WealthMindset #SubconsciousMind #ThetaHealing #LimitingBeliefs #ExternalValidation #PerformingVsEmbodying #EntrepreneurBurnout #MoneyBlocks #ConsciousnessWork #FinanceToSpiritual #FearBasedBeliefs #DeathbedRegrets #WorkLifeBalance #EmotionalIntelligence #SubconsciousReprogramming #AbundanceMindset #ScarcityMindset #HighPerformers #EntrepreneurMindset #lindavo #inspiredbysuccessSupport the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailJohn Knowlton's journey from scaling through mergers and acquisitions to creating a revolutionary "shared governance" wealth model destroys the traditional estate planning approach that fails families generation after generation. Instead of keeping wealth secret until death and leaving kids unprepared to handle massive inheritance, John invited his adult children into managing family wealth together right now, creating a family board with mission, vision, values, and committees where his daughter runs philanthropy and they all learn to be stewards while he's alive to guide them. Who is John Knowlton:John Knowlton is a multi-generational wealth builder, author, and former wealth management CEO who built and sold a billion-dollar business before age 52, then took a year-long sabbatical that completely transformed how he views success and legacy. Starting his career by "stumbling into" wealth management after being rejected for numerous jobs (he was painting apartments to put food on the table), John spent over a decade mastering mergers and acquisitions—learning to buy wealth management firms in chunks rather than building client-by-client. In 2015, he and his partner set an aggressive goal to reach $1 billion in assets under management. 5 KEY TAKEAWAYSShared Governance Prevents Generational Wealth Destruction - Traditional estate planning documents values in trust documents but fails to transfer the skills and traits that built wealth. John's revolutionary model: kids are technically disinherited (Knowlton Family Trust is beneficiary), but they're invited into managing wealth together NOW while he's alive to guide them. The Dinner Table is Your Primary Wealth Transfer Mechanism - John and his wife insisted on family meals virtually every day, not to eat food but to communicate and transmit values. Selfish Thinking Destroys, Other-Focused Thinking Builds - From his jail chaplain work, John saw the pattern: inmates focused entirely on themselves ("I want to be different so I didn't have a job and stole money," "I used crack to do my job and can't understand why they arrested me"). Weekly Meetings Create Trust and Prevent Money Conflict - John and his wife have weekly meetings since before kids: review calendar for next 7 days in detail (who's driving kids where), plan meals (he can tell you what they're eating Friday and who's cooking), discuss money. When money was tighter, they talked about it weekly (bills coming up, money coming in, tithes to pay). Success is Purpose Fulfillment, Not a Finish Line - John sold at 52 with plenty of money but realized during his year-long sabbatical that work provides three essentials: purpose (something to do), meaning (stewarding something for others), and social contact. CONNECT WITH JOHN KNOWLTON📚 Get the book "Thinking for Success" 👉 thinkingforsuccess.com (Sign up for newsletter = free section + 90-second video on how to use with your team)Manage Your Money Like a Pro Manage your finances like a pro while chasing your entrepreneurial dreams! Many successful entrepreneurs use Wise for seamless international transactions. With low fees and real exchange rates, Wise helps you keep more of your hard-earned money. Ready to level up? Check out my Wise link 👉 https://wise.prf.hn/l/QLyNwLz and start saving today!#JohnKnowlton #GenerationalWealth #WealthBuilding #FamilyBoard #SharedGovernance #EstatePlanning #LegacyWealth #Entrepreneurship #WealthManagementSupport the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailFrom helping people overcome homelessness and addiction in Pennsylvania's poorest neighborhoods while barely scraping by himself to unlocking 3 million travel rewards points and world travel for his family—Tim Walker's story destroys the myth that meaningful work requires financial sacrifice. Working on the frontlines of poverty alleviation in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Tim found himself perpetually crushed under compassion fatigue with zero resources to get away and recharge. Every year his family had to beg and borrow just to afford basic vacation. Then he discovered travel hacking, earning 1.2 million points in his first nine months alone, turning a $25,000 two-week European anniversary trip into completely free using strategic credit card systems. Now as founder of Travel Multiplier, he teaches others how to leverage points for luxury travel while maintaining their mission without burnout.Who is Tim Walker:Tim Walker is the founder of Travel Multiplier and a lifestyle optimization expert who has mastered the art of combining frontline community impact with strategic travel freedom. Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Tim moved to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania in 2008 where he's spent 14 years working in nonprofit poverty alleviation and community development—living intentionally in the city's poorest neighborhood alongside people in recovery from homelessness, addiction, and incarceration. 5 KEY TAKEAWAYSYour Mission Will Rarely Be Healthier Than You Are - Frontline community development work has massive burnout rates because leaders are always pouring out and never being replenished. Travel Hacking = Strategic Credit Card Rewards for Free Luxury Travel - Tim earned 3 million points worth approximately $50,000+ in travel value using strategic systems, not luck.Surround Yourself With Peers, Mentors & Counselors - Tim's secret to sustainable impact through 14 years of intense community work: intentional community on three levels. Peers who understand your season of life/family/leadership without explanation.Refuse to Trade More Time for More Money - Tim could have gotten a second job anytime during his 14 years in underpaid community development work, but refused because he knew it would burn him out. Build Scalable On-Demand Systems That Work While You Sleep - Tim positioned Travel Multiplier as online, on-demand, evergreen content where people can enroll anytime without him showing up live. CONNECT WITH TIM WALKER🌐 Travel Multiplier 👉 travelmultiplier.com 📧 Email: [email protected] Your Money Like a Pro Manage your finances like a pro while chasing your entrepreneurial dreams! Many successful entrepreneurs use Wise for seamless international transactions. With low fees and real exchange rates, Wise helps you keep more of your hard-earned money. Ready to level up? Check out my Wise link 👉 https://wise.prf.hn/l/QLyNwLz and start saving today!#TimWalker #TravelHacking #TravelMultiplier #CreditCardPoints #FreeTravel #LifestyleOptimization #MissionDriven #NonprofitLeadership #Burnout #CommunityDevelopment #ScarcityMindset #PassiveIncome #ScalableBusiness #HolisticSuccess #WorkLifeBalance #EntrepreneurMindset #TravelRewards #FinancialFreedom #SustainableImpact #PovertyAlleviation #lindavo #inspiredbysuccessSupport the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailWall Street insider walks away from managing billions for the 1% to build something the industry tried to keep impossible: elite investment strategies for everyday people starting at just $3/month. Justin Kuyper exposes why the accredited investor system keeps you locked out and how he's breaking it wide open.This raw conversation reveals the hidden truth about wealth inequality in investing. Justin shares his journey from working inside top hedge funds and private equity firms—where he had access to data on every major player from Blackstone to KKR—to realizing the investor lists were shockingly short while everyone else got locked out. After watching friends struggle to access the same high-performance investments that generated 30-40% annual returns for the wealthy, he made a controversial decision: partner with one of America's largest brokerages to build OpenVest, an actively managed platform that breaks every rule. He spent six months in India bootstrapping the technology, navigating complex SEC regulations, and designing a pricing model that makes traditional wealth managers furious—no percentage fees, just a flat $3/month.Who is Justin Kuyper:Justin Kuyper is a former Wall Street finance professional turned fintech entrepreneur who's on a mission to democratize elite investment strategies. After working inside New York's hedge fund and private equity industry, where he had direct access to the performance data and investor lists of top firms like Blackstone, KKR, and Citadel, Justin witnessed firsthand how the system locked out 99% of people from wealth-building opportunities reserved for the ultra-wealthy. This revelation sparked his decision to walk away from financial security and build something that challenged the status quo.As the co-founder of OpenVest, Justin has created the first actively managed investment platform that makes institutional-grade strategies accessible to anyone starting with just $300. By spending six months in India working directly with his engineering team, navigating complex SEC regulations, and partnering with Interactive Brokers (one of America's top four brokerages), he's built a solution that charges a flat $3/month instead of percentage-based fees that drain returns. Currently expanding from 11 US states to India and planning global growth to Brazil and beyond, Justin is proving that disruption isn't about having the biggest budget—it's about solving real problems with better solutions and staying committed to a mission that matters.Check out our channel and follow us on social media for more leadership, entrepreneurship, personal development, and success stories. 👉 https://linktr.ee/inspiredbysuccessManage your finances like a pro while chasing your entrepreneurial dreams! Many successful entrepreneurs use Wise for seamless international transactions. With low fees and real exchange rates, Wise helps you keep more of your hard-earned money. Ready to level up? Check out my Wise link 👉 https://wise.prf.hn/l/QLyNwLz and start saving today!#lindavo #inspiredbysuccess #wallstreet #investing #wealthbuilding #fintech #entrepreneurship #disruption #financialfreedom #passiveincome #stockmarket #startup #bootstrapping #hedgefunds #privateequity #accreditedinvestor #democratizingwealth #openvest #investmentstrategies #globalexpansion #startupfounder Support the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailWhy do successful entrepreneurs feel empty despite hitting every goal? Rob Tracz built a thriving business working 80+ hours weekly, then lost everything that mattered—including his father. This raw conversation reveals how "successfully stuck" entrepreneurs sabotage themselves and the brutal wake-up call that changed everything.Rob shares his journey from grinding 16-hour days for three years straight without a single day off to discovering the dangerous trap of chasing financial markers while losing your health, relationships, and soul. After choosing work over spending time with his dying father, Rob hit rock bottom and realized he was building a life he didn't want to live. His story exposes how childhood experiences create patterns of people-pleasing, boundary-breaking, and using work as a distraction from pain. He reveals the difference between peak performance and burnout performance, and why most entrepreneurs mistake exhaustion for dedication.Who is Rob Tracz:Rob Tracz is the founder and CEO of Taps Coaching, a performance coach and entrepreneur psychology expert who specializes in helping successful business owners break free from being "successfully stuck." After building a profitable strength and conditioning business that demanded 16-17 hour days and launching a supplement line, Rob experienced a devastating wake-up call when his father passed from pancreatic cancer—having worked 30 years only to lose his pension before retirement. This tragedy, combined with his own burnout and deteriorating health, sparked Rob's transformation from hustling to healing.As the host of the "Surviving the Side Hustle" podcast, Rob combines his master's degree in exercise science with hard-won wisdom about the psychology of high performance. He works with solopreneurs, side hustlers, and entrepreneurs who appear successful but feel trapped, helping them develop awareness around their motivational drives, establish sustainable routines, and design environments that support breakthrough rather than breakdown. Rob's coaching focuses on the critical balance between pushing for growth and knowing when to pull back, emphasizing that true success comes from working smarter through self-awareness, strategic systems, and honoring personal boundaries.Check out our channel and follow us on social media for more leadership, entrepreneurship, personal development, and success stories. 👉 https://linktr.ee/inspiredbysuccessManage your finances like a pro while chasing your entrepreneurial dreams! Many successful entrepreneurs use Wise for seamless international transactions. With low fees and real exchange rates, Wise helps you keep more of your hard-earned money. Ready to level up? Check out my Wise link 👉 https://wise.prf.hn/l/QLyNwLz and start saving today!#lindavo #inspiredbysuccess #entrepreneurship #burnout #selfcare #mentalhealth #peakperformance #worklifebalance #entrepreneurmindset #businessgrowth #delegation #productivity #meditation #journaling #boundaries #hustleculture #worksmarter #personaldevelopment Support the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailWhether you're drowning in overwhelm, struggling with imposter syndrome, or wondering why you can't break through to the next level despite working harder than ever, this interview provides the mental clarity and practical tools to shift from surviving to thriving. Albert breaks down the difference between business owners and business operators, shares why healing childhood trauma is essential for sustainable success, and explains how to become an opportunity magnet through mindset shifts. If you're ready to stop getting in your own way and start building the business and life you truly want, this conversation will change everything.WHO IS DR. ALBERT BRAMANTEDr. Albert Bramante is a psychology expert, college professor, and founder/CEO of Bramante Artists, a talent management agency that has spent over 20 years studying the intersection of performance psychology and business success. With a master's degree in psychology and a PhD focused specifically on self-sabotage research, Albert discovered that the mental barriers holding back performers are identical to those limiting entrepreneurs, business owners, and high achievers across all industries. His "Rise Above the Script" framework has helped countless individuals conquer imposter syndrome, overcome paralyzing perfectionism, and transform fear into fuel for breakthrough growth.5 KEY TAKEAWAYSProcrastination Is Trauma, Not Laziness - Research shows chronic procrastination often stems from childhood trauma rather than lack of discipline. The Happy File Builds Bulletproof Confidence - Document every win, testimonial, praise, and positive press in a running "happy file." Perfectionism Prevents Starting, Not Excellence - The belief that you need one more certification, one more course, or perfect conditions before launching keeps entrepreneurs stuck forever. Business Owner vs. Business Operator Mindset - Operators work 14-hour days barely making ends meet. Eliminate "Someday" from Your Vocabulary - "Someday I'll expand, someday I'll launch, someday I'll write the book" is a mental trap that guarantees nothing changes. CALL TO ACTIONSCheck out our channel and follow us on social media for more leadership, entrepreneurship, personal development, and success stories. 👉 https://linktr.ee/inspiredbysuccessManage your finances like a pro while chasing your entrepreneurial dreams! Many successful entrepreneurs use Wise for seamless international transactions. With low fees and real exchange rates, Wise helps you keep more of your hard-earned money. Ready to level up? Check out my Wise link 👉 https://wise.prf.hn/l/QLyNwLz and start saving today!#EntrepreneurMindset #SelfSabotage #BusinessPsychology #OvercomingFear #ImposterSyndrome #ProcrastinationHelp #MindsetMatters #BusinessGrowth #PersonalDevelopment #TraumaHealing Support the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailFrom crushing anxiety to $100K months: How childhood trauma was secretly sabotaging this entrepreneur's success until one hospital visit changed everything. Matt Gerlach reveals the raw truth about healing, vulnerability, and why addressing your past is the ultimate business strategy.What makes this episode remarkable is Matt's vulnerability in sharing how therapy, self-awareness, and addressing root causes didn't just heal his mental health - it revolutionized his business. He went from being unable to advocate for his worth to earning seven figures annually, then transitioning into his true calling as a transformational coach. Matt breaks down the five essential practices that changed his life: journaling, nutrition, meditation, movement, and rest. He also shares powerful book recommendations and explains why vulnerability isn't weakness - it's the key to authentic success and meaningful relationships.Who is Matt Gerlach:Matt Gerlach is a transformational coach, entrepreneur, and author who specializes in helping high-achieving business leaders overcome self-sabotage rooted in childhood trauma. After building a successful consulting business that grew to seven figures annually, Matt experienced a life-changing breakdown that led to his breakthrough. His journey from anxiety, depression, and workaholism to authentic success and fulfillment has made him a sought-after mentor for entrepreneurs ready to do the deep work.5 Key Takeaways:Childhood Trauma Drives Business Self-Sabotage - Unresolved trauma often manifests as inability to set boundaries, chronic undercharging, perfectionism, and people-pleasing in business settings.Wake-Up Calls Escalate Until You Listen - Life sends increasingly intense signals when you're not addressing core issues. Ignoring anxiety, depression, and physical symptoms only makes them worse.Vulnerability is a Superpower - Being honest about struggles and imperfections creates deeper connections, better leadership, and authentic success rather than maintaining a perfect facade.The 5 Essential Healing Practices - Journaling, proper nutrition, meditation, physical movement (especially yoga), and adequate sleep form the foundation for mental and business transformation.Money Flows When You Heal Your Worth - Addressing self-worth issues and learning to advocate for fair compensation can dramatically increase income while reducing working hours.Check out our channel and follow us on social media for more leadership, entrepreneurship, personal development, and success stories. 👉 https://linktr.ee/inspiredbysuccessmanageThe $100K Secret Top Performers Don't Share WARNING: This isn't another VA service. Hermessi's elite EAs (handpicked from 1000+ monthly candidates) are your secret weapon for exponential growth. Backed by AI-augmented tools, proven by hundreds of executives, guaranteed for life. Ready to unlock your strategic advantage? Limited time: Save 15% off your first 2 months with code INSPIRE15. Don't wait - your competition isn't! 👉 hermessi.com#lindavo #inspiredbysuccess #entrepreneurship #mentalhealth #childtrauma #anxiety #depression #vulnerability #healing #selfworth #boundaries #burnout #transformation #mindset #leadership #personaldevelopment #therapy #meditation #journaling #businesssuccessSupport the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailDiscover how to become the "celebrity" in your industry with expert Mitch Carson! Learn proven strategies to leverage media appearances, strategic content creation, and one-to-many selling to exponentially scale your business and build authority in your niche.Mitch shares his journey from struggling entrepreneur to "Instant Celebrity Maker," revealing actionable techniques for landing major media appearances. His no-nonsense approach to personal branding cuts through the noise with practical advice on book writing, LinkedIn optimization, and overcoming imposter syndrome.Who is Mitch CarsonMitch Carson is known as the "Instant Celebrity Maker," with a proven track record of transforming business owners into industry authorities. He's shared stages with business titans like Richard Branson and Donald Trump, spoken in over 63 countries, and mentored countless CEOs, speakers, and coaches. With expertise in marketing strategy and one-to-many selling, he's built and sold multiple seven-figure businesses to publicly traded companies.A master in personal branding and media exposure, Carson overcame his own struggles to become a six-degree black belt in Taekwondo and successful entrepreneur. His philosophy of "Face Everything And Rise" has guided his approach to business, helping clients land major media appearances and scale their companies through strategic visibility.5 Key TakeawaysBecoming a "celebrity" in your niche requires consistent effort, the right message to the right market, and strategic visibility across multiple platforms.One-to-many selling (speaking, podcasts, media) dramatically scales your business compared to one-to-one selling, with Mitch's first speaking gig generating $65,000 in 45 minutes.When posting on LinkedIn, never share YouTube links - upload raw video files directly, as LinkedIn prioritizes native content and suppresses external links.Writing a book is the fastest way to position yourself as an authority and get media attention - AI can help ideate, but you must humanize the content.Overcoming imposter syndrome requires external validation through credentials, media appearances, and book authorship - eventually transforming your self-perception.Check out our channel and follow us on social media for more leadership, entrepreneurship, personal development, and success stories. 👉 https://linktr.ee/inspiredbysuccessshowManage your finances like a pro while chasing your entrepreneurial dreams! Many successful entrepreneurs use Wise for seamless international transactions. With low fees and real exchange rates, Wise helps you keep more of your hard-earned money. Ready to level up? Check out my Wise link 👉 https://wise.prf.hn/l/QLyNwLz and start saving today!#PersonalBranding #BusinessStrategy #IndustryAuthority #MediaExposure #EntrepreneurialSuccess #OneToManySelling #ThoughtLeadership #LinkedInStrategy #PublicSpeaking #BookWriting #BrandBuilding #FinancialFreedom Support the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan Mail140 IQ genius Eric McHugh reveals how he built an AI dating app that reads minds! From Snapchat insider to crypto millionaire, discover his 4:20 AM routine, 10-day silent meditation secrets, and why Tinder hates his new matchmaking technology. This Web3 entrepreneur's journey will blow your mind! 🧠💕Get ready for an absolutely mind-blowing conversation with Eric McHugh, the 140 IQ president of ShopX and co-founder of Dating AI! Eric takes us on an incredible journey from Snapchat employee to bankruptcy consultant to cryptocurrency entrepreneur. His intellectual curiosity led him to create two revolutionary companies changing Web3 and modern dating.What makes this interview special is Eric's blend of business strategy and spiritual practices. He shares how a 10-day silent meditation retreat unlocked lucid dreaming abilities and transformed his entrepreneurship approach. From his 4:20 AM routine to combining chess with Muay Thai discipline, Eric's clarity methods are unlike anything you've heard.Who is Eric McHugh? Eric McHugh is a 30-year-old entrepreneur with an IQ of 140, living in Southern California. As president of ShopX and co-founder of Dating AI, he follows intellectual curiosity wherever it leads. His background spans Snapchat's IPO period to Fortune 500 bankruptcy consulting, giving him unique insights into startups and corporate failures. Eric's commitment to meditation, chess, and Muay Thai sets him apart in the entrepreneurial world.5 KEY TAKEAWAYS:AI can revolutionize dating by analyzing digital footprints instead of superficial photo-based swipingMeditation unlocks business superpowers - silent retreats develop lucid dreaming and strategic clarityFollow intellectual curiosity - success came from pursuing crypto, Web3, and AI over traditional pathsChess and martial arts teach accountability - both force responsibility for mistakes and finding best movesAuthentic self-expression drives success - being genuine is more powerful than copying othersCheck out our channel and follow us on social media for more leadership, entrepreneurship, personal development, and success stories. 👉 https://linktr.ee/inspiredbysuccessshowManage your finances like a pro while chasing your entrepreneurial dreams! Many successful entrepreneurs use Wise for seamless international transactions. With low fees and real exchange rates, Wise helps you keep more of your hard-earned money. Ready to level up? Check out my Wise link 👉 https://wise.prf.hn/l/QLyNwLz and start saving today!The $100K Secret Top Performers Don't Share WARNING: This isn't another VA service. Hermessi's elite EAs (handpicked from 1000+ monthly candidates) are your secret weapon for exponential growth. Backed by AI-augmented tools, proven by hundreds of executives, guaranteed for life. Ready to unlock your strategic advantage? Limited time: Save 15% off your first 2 months with code INSPIRE15. Don't wait - your competition isn't! 👉 hermessi.com#AIdating #cryptocurrency #Web3 #meditation #entrepreneurship #startup #mindfulness #luciiddreaming #chess #muaythai #snapchat #bankruptcy #innovation #technology #spirituality #business #success #motivation #lindavo #inspiredbysuccessSupport the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailTransform your business with Formula One speed and precision! Jurriaan Kamer reveals why traditional management is killing companies and how aligned autonomy creates unstoppable growth. From Google to Chinese manufacturing giants, discover the organizational secrets that separate thriving businesses from dying ones.What if your business could operate with the lightning-fast decision-making and relentless innovation of a Formula One team? Today's guest, Jurriaan Kamer, has cracked the code on why some companies accelerate to success while others crash and burn despite having all the resources. Drawing from his behind-the-scenes access to Red Bull Racing and his work transforming organizations worldwide, Jurriaan exposes the fatal flaws in traditional management that are strangling businesses and reveals the revolutionary approach that's creating the most successful companies of our time.Who is Jurriaan Kamer:Jurriaan Kamer is a visionary organizational designer, author, and consultant who has revolutionized how companies operate by applying Formula One racing principles to business. With an IT background that evolved into organizational transformation expertise, he's the author of "Formula X" and "Unblock" - books that challenge traditional management approaches and provide practical frameworks for building high-performance organizations. His unique perspective comes from exclusive behind-the-scenes access to Formula One teams combined with hands-on experience helping organizations worldwide overcome bureaucratic obstacles.5 Key Takeaways:Build Reflection Rhythms: Schedule monthly team reflection sessions (1 hour minimum) to identify what worked, what didn't, and how to improve - Formula One teams spend more time debriefing races than racing them.Master Aligned Autonomy: Give teams high decision-making power while maintaining strong alignment on strategy and objectives - it's not either/or, you can have both autonomy and alignment simultaneously.Start Strategy with Obstacles: Effective strategies begin by identifying what's preventing success, not just setting ambitious goals and creating action plans to achieve them.Ask "Is It Safe to Try?" Not "Is It Perfect?": Overcome perfectionism and analysis paralysis by focusing on whether something is safe enough to test rather than perfect enough to launch.Become a Road Designer, Not Traffic Cop: Leaders should design systems and boundaries that enable autonomous decision-making rather than controlling every individual decision and action.Call to Actions: Check out our channel and follow us on social media for more leadership, entrepreneurship, personal development, and success stories. 👉 https://linktr.ee/inspiredbysuccessTired of the content creation grind? I was too, until I found ModernIQ. It's your all-in-one content team, marketing expert, and SEO guru. With a single click, get high-quality, plagiarism-free articles that boost your visibility. Don't let content hold you back - experience the freedom of effortless marketing. Try ModernIQ here 👉 https://moderniqs.com/create-an-account/?res_aff=success#lindavo #inspiredbysuccess #JurriaanKamer #formulaone #organizationaldesign #alignedautonomy #leadership #businessstrategy #agileorganization #managementrevolution Support the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailFrom bankruptcy to building a bookkeeping empire serving 100+ franchise brands! Max Emma shares the financial metrics every entrepreneur MUST track, how to know if your business is franchise-ready, and the systems that scale operations across 50 states. Plus: insider secrets on E2 visas and franchise selection that could change your life.This isn't just another business interview - it's a masterclass in financial intelligence, franchise strategy, and entrepreneurial resilience. Whether you're considering franchising your business, buying a franchise, or simply want to master your numbers, Max delivers actionable insights that could transform your entrepreneurial journey. Learn about hot franchise industries (senior care, pet services), the real costs of franchising, and why following systems is non-negotiable for success.Who is Max Emma:Max Emma is a franchise expert, entrepreneur, and founder of Book-skipping, a bookkeeping franchise serving over 100 franchise brands across 50 states. Originally from the former Soviet Union, Max immigrated to America 32 years ago and has built multiple successful businesses despite experiencing bankruptcy during the 2008-2009 recession.5 Key Takeaways:Track Your Numbers Weekly: Over 50% of small businesses only review financials once yearly - don't be one of them. Monitor income statements, balance sheet, accounts payable, and receivable at minimum.Franchising Requires Serious Capital: Budget $150-200K+ to become a franchisor in the US, plus ongoing marketing investments. Success depends on financial preparedness and long-term commitment.Systems Are Non-Negotiable: Whether buying or selling franchises, following proven systems is crucial. Don't try to reinvent McDonald's - consistency builds trust and recognition.Choose Partners Like Spouses: Franchise agreements last 10+ years (longer than most marriages). Use the "smell test" - only work with people you genuinely want to spend time with outside of business.Success Is the Journey, Not Destination: Focus on progress from where you started rather than gaps from where you wanted to be. Enjoy the process and maintain work-life balance along the way.Call to Actions: Check out our channel and follow us on social media for more leadership, entrepreneurship, personal development, and success stories. 👉 https://linktr.ee/inspiredbysuccessThe $100K Secret Top Performers Don't Share WARNING: This isn't another VA service. Hermessi's elite EAs (handpicked from 1000+ monthly candidates) are your secret weapon for exponential growth. Backed by AI-augmented tools, proven by hundreds of executives, guaranteed for life. Ready to unlock your strategic advantage? Limited time: Save 15% off your first 2 months with code INSPIRE15. Don't wait - your competition isn't! 👉 hermessi.com#lindavo #inspiredbysuccess #MaxEmma #franchising #entrepreneur #bookkeeping #financialmetrics #franchiseopportunity #E2visa #businesssystemsSupport the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailMichael Law's journey from poverty to coaching millionaires proves that your circumstances don't define your destiny. Growing up with ceilings caving in and cockroaches in cabinets, he discovered the question that changed everything: "Why do some people live so well while many more do not?" His answer led to building 12 companies and creating the revolutionary Ideal app.From shutting down 9 businesses to charging $100K for consulting, Michael reveals the brutal truth about entrepreneurship: most people know what to do but never actually do it. His allocation strategy guarantees profit on every deposit, while his decade-thinking approach separates successful entrepreneurs from those stuck in monthly cycles.Who is Michael Law?Michael Law is the founder of the Ideal app and host of the Millionaires to Billionaires talk show. Rising from poverty where cockroaches greeted him in kitchen cabinets, he built 12 companies, learning painful lessons by shutting down 9 of them.Now commanding $100K annually for corporate consulting, Michael has cracked the code on transforming knowledge into action. His success philosophy centers on developing foundational habits daily and thinking in decades rather than months.5 Key TakeawaysDecisiveness separates winners from dreamers - Successful entrepreneurs decide first and handle the "what ifs" afterward.The allocation strategy guarantees profit - Take 5% profit, 15% taxes, 50% owner pay, and 30% operating expenses from every deposit.Close the knowing-doing gap - Focus on execution over information consumption.Think in decades, not months - Long-term thinking reveals opportunities that short-term focus misses.Seek counsel from achievers, not opinions from everyone - Only take advice from people who have accomplished what you want.Check out our channel and follow us on social media for more leadership, entrepreneurship, personal development, and success stories. 👉 https://linktr.ee/inspiredbysuccessManage your finances like a pro while chasing your entrepreneurial dreams! Many successful entrepreneurs use Wise for seamless international transactions. With low fees and real exchange rates, Wise helps you keep more of your hard-earned money. Ready to level up? Check out my Wise link 👉 https://wise.prf.hn/l/QLyNwLz and start saving today!The $100K Secret Top Performers Don't Share WARNING: This isn't another VA service. Hermessi's elite EAs (handpicked from 1000+ monthly candidates) are your secret weapon for exponential growth. Backed by AI-augmented tools, proven by hundreds of executives, guaranteed for life. Ready to unlock your strategic advantage? Limited time: Save 15% off your first 2 months with code INSPIRE15. Don't wait - your competition isn't! 👉 hermessi.com#entrepreneurmindset #businesssuccess #habitformation #successhabits #entrepreneurlife #mindsetshift #businessgrowth #wealthbuilding #lindavo #inspiredbysuccess #michaelawSupport the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailDarren Saul Reveals His 3-Part System for Business GrowthPodcasting revolution, marketing systems, $200 tech setup, and the secrets of building sustainable content strategies! Award-winning photographer & Apache Club founder Darren Saul reveals why treating podcasting as a marketing system beats chasing download numbers, shares how he built one of Sydney's most successful podcast networks, and explains why "preparation, production, and promotion" are what entrepreneurs desperately need to master.WHO IS DARREN SAULDarren Saul is a serial entrepreneur who has mastered the art of turning creative skills into scalable business systems. As an award-winning photographer and founder of the Apache Club, he brings a unique visual storytelling perspective to everything he does. What sets Darren apart is his ability to simplify complex processes – he's spent years perfecting systems that help entrepreneurs overcome the technical overwhelm that often stops them from starting their podcast journey.5 KEY TAKEAWAYSPodcasting is a Marketing System First - Don't just think of your podcast as content creation; it's a comprehensive marketing system that generates video, audio, written content, and graphics that can be repurposed across all your marketing channels for maximum ROI.The 3 P's Framework for Success - Master Preparation (guest systems and frameworks), Production (quality without perfectionism using tools like Riverside), and Promotion (strategic distribution) to build a sustainable podcast that drives real business results.Technical Barriers Are Overrated - You can set up a complete podcasting studio for $200-300 with basic equipment like a USB microphone, ring light, and simple editing software - the key is starting simple and upgrading as you grow.Strategic Monetization Over Ad Revenue - Consider charging guests for premium exposure, offering consulting services, creating courses, and building subscription models rather than relying solely on traditional advertising revenue streams.Consistency Beats Perfection Every Time - The biggest mistake new podcasters make is giving up after 5-10 episodes; long-term success comes from persistence, preparation, and treating your podcast as a marathon business strategy, not a sprint.Check out our channel and follow us on social media for more leadership, entrepreneurship, personal development, and success stories. 👉 https://linktr.ee/inspiredbysuccessshowTired of the content creation grind? I was too, until I found ModernIQ. It's your all-in-one content team, marketing expert, and SEO guru. With a single click, get high-quality, plagiarism-free articles that boost your visibility. Don't let content hold you back - experience the freedom of effortless marketing. Try ModernIQ here 👉 https://moderniqs.com/create-an-account/?res_aff=successConnect with Darren Saul: 👉 www.suspendedanimation.com.au#PodcastMarketing #ContentStrategy #DigitalMarketing #PodcastingTips #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessGrowth #OnlineBusiness #MarketingSystem #ContentCreation #PodcastMonetization #BusinessStrategy #StartupGrowth Support the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailAI, innovation, $380 billion in venture capital, and the secrets of building transformative businesses! Former Amazon VP & Target's Innovation Chief West Stringfellow reveals why AI will take ALL human jobs by 2116, shares how a $400M executive typed metadata for 18 hours, and explains why "real actual businesses built on interesting technology" are what VCs are desperately seeking.In this explosive interview, West takes us behind the scenes of his journey from call center operator to launching Amazon's first video platform, building Visa's PayPal competitor, and selling his startup to Target. He shares why innovation is a culture change first, not a technology challenge, and why executives must get their hands dirty. His honest assessment of what it takes to succeed in today's business landscape will transform how you think about innovation.Who is West Stringfellow?West Stringfellow is a serial innovator who has driven major transformations at Amazon, PayPal, Visa, and Target. He launched Amazon's first video product in 2006, built Visa's PayPal competitor, created PayPal's Visa competitor, and sold his startup to Target where he became VP of Innovation. Throughout his career, he's secured five patents and established himself as an authority on building scalable innovation processes that drive real business growth.5 Key TakeawaysInnovation is a culture change first, not a technology implementation - organizations must develop a growth mindset before focusing on technological transformation."Rabbits" (Real Actual Businesses Built on Interesting Technology) are what VCs are seeking - focus on solving real customer problems with innovative technology in large, growing markets.By 2116, AI is projected to take all human jobs according to expert forecasts, but this creates unprecedented opportunities for entrepreneurs to build new solutions today.The key to building high-performing teams is hiring people better than yourself, setting clear expectations, and fighting to get them the resources they need to succeed.Everyone can innovate - it's simply introducing something new that solves a problem, and West believes making innovation education widely available can revitalize economies and democracy.Call to ActionsCheck out our channel and follow us on social media for more leadership, entrepreneurship, personal development, and success stories. 👉 https://linktr.ee/inspiredbysuccessshowManage your finances like a pro while chasing your entrepreneurial dreams! Many successful entrepreneurs use Wise for seamless international transactions. With low fees and real exchange rates, Wise helps you keep more of your hard-earned money. Ready to level up? Check out my Wise link 👉 https://wise.prf.hn/l/QLyNwLz and start saving today!#Innovation #AI #FutureOfWork #TechInnovation #StartupGrowth #VentureCapital  #BusinessSuccess #LindaVo #InspiredBySuccess #WestStringfellowSupport the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailNicole Perrone's journey proves your greatest challenges can become superpowers. In this raw conversation, she shares how her ADHD became her competitive edge in business environments where no day is the same. Her perspective—"the faster you fail, the faster you succeed"—offers a masterclass in resilience for anyone facing obstacles.From navigating the mortgage industry to launching the Billion Dollar Banker podcast, Nicole reveals the mindset shifts that propelled her success, including her "science of luck" formula: preparation + opportunity + bold action = luck. This conversation explores the truth about entrepreneurship: success isn't final, failure isn't fatal, and constant pivoting is essential.Who is Nicole Perrone?Nicole Perrone is the creator of the Billion Dollar Banker podcast and an entrepreneur with over two decades in mortgage and real estate. Starting during the 2007 recession with no safety net, she rose to Senior VP of Production through determination and has coached over 100 professionals by implementing systems that transform businesses.Despite being labeled "ADHD" in school, Nicole leveraged these traits to excel in entrepreneurship, developing her "science of luck" formula that teaches others to create opportunities through preparation, awareness, and bold action rather than waiting for chance.5 Key TakeawaysYour greatest challenges can become your competitive advantages - Nicole transformed her ADHD into entrepreneurial success.Success isn't final and failure isn't fatal - Reaching goals is just the beginning, requiring continuous adaptation.The Science of Luck Formula: Preparation + Opportunity + Bold Action = Luck - Creating your own "luck" is a skill.Entrepreneurial resilience comes from unwavering commitment - Having "no Plan B" forces you to make your primary goal work.Progress over perfection - Starting imperfectly and improving consistently is the true path to success.Check out our channel and follow us on social media for more leadership, entrepreneurship, personal development, and success stories. 👉 https://linktr.ee/inspiredbysuccessTired of the content creation grind? I was too, until I found ModernIQ. It's your all-in-one content team, marketing expert, and SEO guru. With a single click, get high-quality, plagiarism-free articles that boost your visibility. Don't let content hold you back - experience the freedom of effortless marketing. Try ModernIQ here 👉 https://moderniqs.com/create-an-account/?res_aff=successThe $100K Secret Top Performers Don't Share WARNING: This isn't another VA service. Hermessi's elite EAs (handpicked from 1000+ monthly candidates) are your secret weapon for exponential growth. Backed by AI-augmented tools, proven by hundreds of executives, guaranteed for life. Ready to unlock your strategic advantage? Limited time: Save 15% off your first 2 months with code INSPIRE15. Don't wait - your competition isn't! 👉 hermessi.comSupport the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailDiscover the mindset secrets behind building a global fitness franchise! Devan Gonzalez reveals how martial arts transformed his leadership philosophy, why discipline beats motivation, and finding the right business partners. Learn how this CEO scaled from teenage martial arts instructor to leading Strive 11 International through unwavering focus on impact.Devan shares insights on building a franchise without compromising values. His team rejects franchisees solely chasing profits, favoring those aligned with their mission of transformation. You'll learn strategies for showing up fully in business and family life, even during challenging periods.Who is Devan Gonzalez?Devan Gonzalez is the CEO of Strive 11 International, a fitness franchise built on discipline and purposeful impact. Beginning as a teenage martial arts instructor, he built a six-figure training business before launching a revolutionary gym model focused on physical and mental development. His leadership philosophy was forged through martial arts: facing challenges head-on rather than avoiding pain.As host of the Mindset Cafe podcast and author of "Money, Muscle, Mindset," Devan mentors purpose-driven entrepreneurs worldwide. His approach centers on creating ripple effects of positive impact while maintaining alignment with core values over rapid growth. Despite significant challenges launching his franchise, his commitment to disciplined action has created a thriving business focused on transformation.5 Key TakeawaysDiscipline is a skill developed by doing what needs to be done when you don't want to do it - the foundation of fitness and business success.When selecting partners or franchisees, prioritize value alignment and complementary strengths over quick growth.True leadership requires empowering team members - if your team isn't succeeding, it reflects on your leadership.Success requires intentional showing up - being fully engaged and giving 100% effort where you're focused.Others' success serves as proof your goals are possible - limiting beliefs create artificial ceilings on potential.Call to ActionsCheck out our channel and follow us on social media for more leadership, entrepreneurship, personal development, and success stories. 👉 https://linktr.ee/inspiredbysuccessshowManage your finances like a pro while chasing your entrepreneurial dreams! Many successful entrepreneurs use Wise for seamless international transactions. With low fees and real exchange rates, Wise helps you keep more of your hard-earned money. Ready to level up? Check out my Wise link 👉 https://wise.prf.hn/l/QLyNwLz and start saving today!Tired of the content creation grind? I was too, until I found ModernIQ. It's your all-in-one content team, marketing expert, and SEO guru. With a single click, get high-quality, plagiarism-free articles that boost your visibility. Don't let content hold you back - experience the freedom of effortless marketing. Try ModernIQ here 👉 https://moderniqs.com/create-an-account/?res_aff=success#FitnessFranchise #MindsetMastery #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurialJourney  #PersonalDevelopment #BusinessPartnership #DisciplineOverMotivation #CoreValues #PurposeDrivenBusiness #LindaVo #InspiredBySuccess #DevanGonzalezSupport the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailFrom high school drink hustler to Shopify Expert: Clayton Bates shares how he went from near bankruptcy to building a multi-million dollar e-commerce agency. Discover website conversion secrets that transformed struggling businesses into 7-figure successes and the mindset shifts behind his remarkable journey.In this value-packed episode of Inspired by Success, Linda Vo interviews Clayton Bates, a registered Shopify expert who reveals the five critical website mistakes costing businesses thousands in lost revenue. Clayton shares his emotional journey through entrepreneurship, including the moment he was $8,000 in debt and just days away from giving up before creating the strategy that saved his business and transformed his clients' fortunes.Clayton explains how his agency has generated tens of millions in additional revenue for clients through strategic website redesigns, with real examples of businesses growing from $50K to multimillion-dollar operations. He breaks down exactly what makes e-commerce websites convert, how to build trust online, and the mindset shifts that helped him overcome anxiety about pricing and client relationships.WHO IS CLAYTON BATES:Clayton Bates is a registered Shopify expert and founder of Inspire Small Business, an e-commerce agency specializing in website redesigns that dramatically increase conversions and revenue. Starting with a high school hustle selling drinks from a broken vending machine, Clayton's entrepreneurial journey led him through trading card businesses, near bankruptcy, and ultimately building an agency that has helped over 600 clients generate tens of millions in additional revenue.With 140+ five-star reviews and a reputation for transforming struggling online stores into thriving businesses, Clayton combines technical expertise with deep understanding of customer psychology. His unique approach includes giving personalized video reviews for potential clients and focusing on the critical elements of site design that directly impact revenue rather than just aesthetics.5 KEY TAKEAWAYS:Clayton began his entrepreneurial journey selling drinks at high school, making tens of thousands of dollars before expanding into trading cards and eventually website design.He went from making only $8,000 in his first year to over $100,000 the next by creating quarterly milestone goals and changing his mindset about pricing and value.Website redesigns can dramatically transform businesses - one client went from $50K to $300K annually and became a multimillion-dollar company after working with Clayton.The five most common website mistakes include poor homepage structure, incomplete product pages, confusing navigation, disjointed checkouts, and lack of mobile optimization.Building trust through personalized video reviews (3,000+ Loom videos sent) and stacking credibility factors helped Clayton stand out in a competitive market.Check out our channel and follow us on social media for more leadership, entrepreneurship, personal development, and success stories. 👉 https://linktr.ee/inspiredbysuccessManage your finances like a pro while chasing your entrepreneurial dreams! Many successful entrepreneurs use Wise for seamless international transactions. With low fees and real exchange rates, Wise helps you keep more of your hard-earned money. Ready to level up? Check out my Wise link 👉 https://wise.prf.hn/l/QLyNwLz and start saving today!Tired of the content creation grind? I was too, until I found ModernIQ. It's your all-in-one content team, marketing expert, and SEO guru. With a single click, get high-quality, plagiarism-free articles that boost your visibility. Don't let content hold you back - experience the freedom of effortless marketing. Try MoSupport the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailThe Shocking Truth About Shark Tank: Only 0.05% Get Funded | Serial Entrepreneur Anthony Franco Reveals How He Built & Sold 6 CompaniesIn this eye-opening episode, serial entrepreneur Anthony Franco shares the brutal reality behind Shark Tank's success stories and his proven framework for building sellable businesses. From revealing that only 20 out of 40,000 entrepreneurs actually receive funding on Shark Tank to explaining why most founders become their own biggest bottleneck, Anthony holds nothing back.Discover why Anthony believes entrepreneurship is fundamentally lonely, how he structures profitable exit deals, and the counterintuitive mindset shift that helped him successfully launch and sell six companies. His insights on servant leadership, building systems that scale without you, and protecting yourself during acquisitions offer a masterclass in entrepreneurial strategy.Anthony also explains why AI has revolutionized his productivity, why "perfect" business performance actually makes him nervous, and the three foundational elements shared by every billion-dollar company he's studied. Whether you're starting, scaling, or selling a business, this conversation delivers actionable wisdom from someone who's repeatedly been there and succeeded.About Anthony FrancoAnthony Franco is a serial entrepreneur who has launched seven companies and successfully exited six, including two sales to public companies. With experience across tech, AI, consumer goods, services, and manufacturing, he's worked with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and even secured a deal with "Mr. Wonderful" Kevin O'Leary on Shark Tank.Now as the host of "How To Founder" podcast and an M&A advisor, Anthony helps other entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of building, scaling, and selling businesses. His straight-talking approach focuses on sharing the unfiltered truths of entrepreneurship that MBA programs don't teach - the real tactics that turn big ideas into lasting success.5 Key Takeaways:1. Only 20 out of 40,000 entrepreneurs who try out for Shark Tank actually receive funding, making it primarily valuable for PR rather than as a funding strategy.2. The #1 bottleneck in founder-led businesses is the founder themselves - not being willing or able to delegate effectively.3. Everyone exits their business eventually - either by choice, by force, or by fate. Planning your exit means taking control of how and when it happens.4. Successful businesses share three cornerstones: clear direction/mission, aligned people who value that mission, and profitable revenue.5. AI has fundamentally changed business efficiency - entrepreneurs can now accomplish 10x more than they could just two years ago.Check out our channel and follow us on social media for more leadership, entrepreneurship, personal development, and success stories.👉 https://linktr.ee/inspiredbysuccessManage your finances like a pro while chasing your entrepreneurial dreams! Many successful entrepreneurs use Wise for seamless international transactions. With low fees and real exchange rates, Wise helps you keep more of your hard-earned money. Ready to level up?👉 https://wise.prf.hn/l/QLyNwLz and start saving today!Tired of the content creation grind? I was too, until I found ModernIQ. It's your all-in-one content team, marketing expert, and SEO guru. With a single click, get high-quality, plagiarism-free articles that boost your visibility. Don't let content hold you back - experience the freedom of effortless marketing.👉 https://moderniqs.com/create-an-account/?res_aff=successThe $100K Secret Top Performers Don't Share WARNING: This isn't another VA service. Hermessi's elite EAs (handpicked from 1000+ monthly candidates) are your secret weapon for exponential growth. Backed by AI-augmented tools, proven bySupport the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailTrauma drives success? Healing childhood wounds may be the key to unlocking entrepreneurial breakthroughs. In this revealing interview, leadership coach Denise G. Lee exposes how unresolved trauma shapes business decisions, creates addictive risk-taking patterns, and fuels the chaos many entrepreneurs thrive on.Denise challenges conventional wisdom about success, explaining why even billionaires struggle with scarcity mindset and how healing doesn't diminish your drive—it refines it. Through candid stories and psychological insights, she reveals the hidden connection between past wounds and present leadership challenges.Discover why vulnerability isn't weakness, how perfectionism destroys authentic leadership, and why "joy" matters more than "happiness" in entrepreneurship. Whether you're struggling with imposter syndrome or wondering why success doesn't feel fulfilling, this conversation offers transformative perspectives on building a business aligned with your authentic self.About Denise G. LeeDenise G. Lee is a Healing and Leadership Coach with over a decade of experience helping entrepreneurs transform their challenges into breakthroughs. Following her own mental breakdown and recovery journey, she now specializes in guiding leaders to understand how their past experiences shape their business decisions and leadership style.Based in Austin, Texas, Denise hosts the podcast "Introverted Entrepreneur" and writes extensively about trauma, addiction recovery, and emotional intelligence on her website deniseglee.com. Her approach blends psychological insights with practical business strategy to help entrepreneurs build success that's both sustainable and personally fulfilling.Key TakeawaysChildhood trauma creates belief systems that directly influence business decision-making, often unconsciously.The fear that healing will diminish your drive is based on a scarcity model; healing actually refines and amplifies your passion.Successful entrepreneurs focus on how they can make another person's life better rather than just escaping their own reality.Perfectionism is a leadership myth—authenticity and vulnerability create stronger connections with teams and customers.The market ultimately rewards businesses that align with the founder's authentic self rather than those built on facades or external expectations.Check out our channel and follow us on social media for more leadership, entrepreneurship, personal development, and success stories. 👉 https://linktr.ee/inspiredbysuccessManage your finances like a pro while chasing your entrepreneurial dreams! Many successful entrepreneurs use Wise for seamless international transactions. With low fees and real exchange rates, Wise helps you keep more of your hard-earned money. Ready to level up? Check out my Wise link 👉 https://wise.prf.hn/l/QLyNwLz and start saving today!Tired of the content creation grind? I was too, until I found ModernIQ. It's your all-in-one content team, marketing expert, and SEO guru. With a single click, get high-quality, plagiarism-free articles that boost your visibility. Don't let content hold you back - experience the freedom of effortless marketing. Try ModernIQ here 👉 https://moderniqs.com/create-an-account/?res_aff=successThe $100K Secret Top Performers Don't Share WARNING: This isn't another VA service. Hermessi's elite EAs (handpicked from 1000+ monthly candidates) are your secret weapon for exponential growth. Backed by AI-augmented tools, proven by hundreds of executives, guaranteed for life. Ready to unlock your strategic advantage? Limited time: Save 15% off your first 2 months with code INSPIRE15. Don't wait - your competition isn't! 👉 hermessi.comIntro Music credit: XMPLA https://youtu.be/p9re3wWvCLo?si=zni260AfeO5rOZvSSupport the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailMaster the psychology of influence with sales expert EksAyn Anderson! Learn how a $10 car repair built a business empire, why secretaries hold more power than CEOs, and the exact listening ratio that closes impossible deals. Unlock the hidden forces of influence that transform relationships, open closed doors, and build unshakable trust in business and life.EksAyn shares game-changing strategies that flip traditional sales wisdom upside down. Discover why gatekeepers are your most valuable allies (sometimes they're the CEO's mom!), how under-promising creates customer loyalty, and why focusing on positive behavior changes everything. From getting a high-level New York director to say "you're the only salesperson I've ever let into my office" to creating a mechanic worth driving 400 miles for, these proven techniques work in any situation.Beyond business, EksAyn reveals how these same principles strengthen families and relationships. His powerful story about his mother's influence and his mission with Dad Fluence demonstrates why what happens at home matters more than the boardroom. Whether you're trying to close deals, build a team, or create lasting impact, these insights will transform how you approach influence forever.WHO IS EKSAYN ANDERSON:EksAyn Anderson is a renowned expert in influence and sales psychology who has broken sales records and developed revolutionary techniques for connecting with decision-makers. Combining his background in psychology with hands-on sales experience, he's created powerful methods that get past gatekeepers and build authentic relationships. As the founder of Dad Fluence, he's also passionate about helping fathers inspire their children, believing that true influence starts at home.Featured in Forbes and Speaker Magazine, EksAyn transforms how people approach influence both in business and family life. His upcoming book "Hidden Forces" explores how influence often comes from unexpected sources and how authentic connections create lasting change. Through international speaking engagements and training programs, he's helping professionals worldwide master the art of genuine influence.Key Takeaways- True influence comes from treating everyone with respect, especially gatekeepers and those not traditionally seen as decision-makers.- Under-promising and over-delivering creates delight instead of frustration, building trust and loyalty that leads to long-term business relationships.- The most successful salespeople listen 57% of the time and talk only 43%, demonstrating that listening is more powerful than talking for influence.- Real power often lies with unexpected influencers, not just executives - secretaries, mechanics, and "hidden forces" can control access and decisions.YOUTUBE CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction to EksAyn Anderson03:06 The Three Categories of Influence06:10 The $10 Mechanic with 75 Star Reviews08:49 Hidden Forces: Unexpected Sources of Power12:06 The Airport Surprise Story15:13 Getting Past Gatekeepers Strategy19:54 Why Secretaries Control Access to Decision Makers29:59 Psychology and Influence in Relationships34:37 Focus on Good Behavior, Not Bad43:10 Building Influence in a Virtual World47:21 The 57% Listening Rule for Success53:55 The Power of Authentic Storytelling01:03:45 The Dad Fluence Movement01:11:15 Influence Beyond the BoardroomCheck out our channel and follow us on social media for more leadership, entrepreneurship, personal development, and success stories. 👉 https://linktr.ee/inspiredbysuccessManage your finances like a pro while chasing your entrepreneurial dreams! Many successful entrepreneurs use Wise for seamless international transactions. With low fees and real exchange rates, Wise helps you keep more of your hard-earned money. Ready to level up? Check out my Wise link 👉 https://wise.prf.hn/l/QLyNwLz and Support the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailFormer tech exec who hit 7-figures by 27 reveals how success nearly destroyed her health & life! 😱 Emma Lloyd shares her journey from clinical burnout to founding Conscious Success™, helping high-achievers redefine success on their terms. Discover the shocking truth about perfectionism, workaholism & the hidden cost of conventional success! 🔥In this raw and revealing conversation, Emma opens up about the moment her hairdresser told her she'd lost a third of her hair due to chronic stress. This wake-up call forced her to question everything she thought she knew about success. Emma breaks down her revolutionary approach to conscious success, explaining the mindset, somatic, and spiritual work required to break free from burnout and create a career that energizes rather than depletes you.Emma shares powerful insights on detecting your natural gifts, releasing trapped emotions, and building business systems that support sustainable growth. If you're an entrepreneur feeling the weight of perfectionism or struggling to build a business that aligns with your values, this episode offers a refreshing alternative to hustle culture and a practical roadmap to redefining success on your terms.Don't miss this game-changing conversation that could transform how you approach your business and life! Watch the full episode of Inspired by Success with Linda Vo now! ABOUT EMMA LLOYD:Emma Lloyd is a master coach and founder of Conscious Success™. After climbing the corporate ladder as a Bay Area tech executive and making seven figures by 27, Emma experienced clinical burnout that forced her to completely reimagine success. She developed the 5-Step Conscious Success Method™, a holistic approach combining mindset, somatic, spiritual, strategy and execution work that has helped hundreds of high-achieving women create careers that feel deeply fulfilling and truly successful.Based in San Francisco, Emma is also a twin mom who has spoken at major companies including Google, Stripe, and Twilio. Her work focuses on helping women heal from perfectionism, reclaim their inner creative, and design careers that honor their natural gifts rather than depleting their energy.Takeaways- True success requires redefining success on your own terms- Burnout has three root causes: mindset, somatic issues, and misalignment with your gifts- Your natural gifts are your most valuable business assets- Emotional regulation is essential for leadership and business growth- Systems and support are crucial for sustainable business growthChapters00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:46 Emma's Journey: From High-Achiever to Burnout02:30 The Wake-Up Call: Losing a Third of Her Hair03:53 From Corporate to Entrepreneurship: The Transition06:42 The Three Root Causes of Burnout11:21 From Burnout to Conscious Success Method™13:50 Breaking Down Somatic Practices16:09 Connecting with Your Inner Voice18:05 The Power of Healthy Emotional Processing21:11 How Suppressed Emotions Lead to Unhealthy Coping23:33 Discovering Your Natural Gifts Through Energy25:29 Why Your Natural Talents Are Your Most Valuable Assets27:33 Conscious Success vs. Conventional Success31:24 Building Systems for Sustainable Business Growth35:12 Leveraging AI and Productivity Tools36:37 Shifting Your Mindset for Entrepreneurial Success40:54 Leadership and Building Great Culture44:01 Defining Success Beyond Money and Titles46:47 Overcoming Low Self-Worth in Business50:05 How Childhood Experiences Shape Our Self-Worth51:43 Finding Inspiration and Mentors54:26 Final Message: Coming Home to Your WorthinessCheck out our channel and follow us on social media for more leadership, entrepreneurship, personal development, and success stories. 👉 https://linktr.ee/inspiredbysuccessTired of the content creation grind? I was too, untilSupport the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan Mail-Fired after just 6 weeks, broke, and depressed, Lovely Marshall transformed her life without a degree! She went from sending simple Monday motivation messages to landing offers from Facebook, Google, and Apple—all by using her genius LinkedIn strategy that attracted top tech recruiters. In this explosive interview, Lovely reveals the exact 3-step process she used to stand out on LinkedIn, her Steve Jobs-inspired pricing technique that makes high-ticket coaching irresistible, and the powerful mindset shift from a little-known book that helped her release past anger. She also shares why coaching is a $15 billion industry expecting 36% growth and how finding your company "principles" can transform your career.Discover how Lovely went from $37K yearly to making that amount MONTHLY, why she thinks most people are "blocked" rather than stuck, and her powerful message that "you matter and what you have to offer this world matters." Her story proves that degrees aren't necessary for phenomenal success in tech or business.Who is Lovely Marshall?Lovely Marshall is a Forbes Coach, Meta/Facebook alum, and founder of "Lovely is YOUR Story" who built her coaching empire from simple motivational messages she created while battling depression. After being fired from a job just six weeks after relocating, she developed a strategic approach to LinkedIn that attracted recruiters from multiple tech giants—all without a traditional degree.Now recognized as the "Powerhouse journey" creator, Lovely helps overlooked professionals transform their careers and income through her coaching programs. She combines practical career strategies with powerful mindset work, teaching clients to position their value effectively and release internal blockages that prevent success.Takeaways- Lovely Marshall transformed her life from earning $37,000 a year to $37,000 a month.- The power of gratitude can lead to significant mindset shifts.- LinkedIn is a crucial tool for professional branding and job opportunities.- Self-interest is essential for personal growth and helping others.- Coaching accelerates personal and professional development.- Economic downturns can lead to innovation and new business opportunities.- Understanding your value is key to effective pricing in coaching.- AI can enhance business strategies and decision-making.- Every individual has a unique story that adds value to their coaching.- You matter, and your contributions to the world are significant.Check out our channel and follow us on social media for more leadership, entrepreneurship, personal development, and success stories. 👉 https://linktr.ee/inspiredbysuccessTired of the content creation grind? I was too, until I found ModernIQ. It's your all-in-one content team, marketing expert, and SEO guru. With a single click, get high-quality, plagiarism-free articles that boost your visibility. Don't let content hold you back - experience the freedom of effortless marketing. Try ModernIQ here 👉 https://moderniqs.com/create-an-account/?res_aff=successThe $100K Secret Top Performers Don't Share WARNING: This isn't another VA service. Hermessi's elite EAs (handpicked from 1000+ monthly candidates) are your secret weapon for exponential growth. Backed by AI-augmented tools, proven by hundreds of executives, guaranteed for life. Ready to unlock your strategic advantage?Limited time: Save 15% off your first 2 months with code INSPIRE15. Don't wait - your competition isn't! Intro Music credit: XMPLA https://youtu.be/p9re3wWvCLo?si=zni260AfeO5rOZvS#careercoaching #linkedintips #techjobs #nodegree #metacareers #gratitudepractice #jobsearch #successmindset #lindavo #inspiredbysuccess #LovelyMarshallSupport the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailA powerful story of resilience: At age 4, Ash Smith witnessed his mother's severe epileptic seizure - a moment that would shape his entire entrepreneurial journey. Now at 26, he's built and sold an AI sales company that hit $100K monthly revenue in just 9 months using nothing but authentic conversations and strategic thinking.In this raw and honest conversation, Ash shares how he went from searching for coins to buy food at Aldi to scaling his company to 30+ team members. He reveals his controversial views on psychology degrees, his unique "desert vs ocean" sales strategy, and why he believes most founders overcomplicate their path to success.From caring for three family members while commuting 4 hours daily to university, to having his LinkedIn account banned and bank accounts frozen, Ash's journey proves that our biggest challenges can become our greatest strengths. He also shares a shocking warning about AI's impact on the future of work and why space exploration might be humanity's next frontier.WHO IS ASH SMITH?At just 26, Ash Smith is the former CEO of Hyperclick.AI and a sales strategist helping tech founders reach their first $100K month. After serving in the UK Government and becoming a trustee for a 7-figure charity at age 19, he built and sold an AI sales company in less than a year without using traditional marketing methods.Growing up as a caregiver since age 13, Ash developed extraordinary resilience and work ethic that later translated into business success. Now, he's dedicated to helping other tech founders simplify their sales approach and achieve rapid growth using authentic communication strategies.Takeaways- Success is often defined by external achievements, but true fulfillment comes from internal alignment.- Burnout can stem from mindset, somatic issues, and lack of spiritual connection.- Somatic work helps individuals connect with their bodies and release trapped emotions.- Emotions should be allowed to flow; they are energy in motion.- Discovering your gifts involves understanding what energizes you versus what drains you.- Conscious success is about aligning your career with your personal values and genius.- Emotional regulation is crucial for effective decision-making and leadership.- The journey to success should feel fulfilling and free, not just profitable.- Identifying your zone of genius can lead to mastery and differentiation in your field.- Pursuing what lights you up can lead to sustainable success and personal satisfaction. True wealth is about honoring our values.- The pursuit of more can lead to burnout.- Building systems allows for greater efficiency and success.- Mindset is crucial for aspiring entrepreneurs.- Leadership skills are essential for building a positive culture.- Success should be defined beyond money and titles.- Self-worth directly impacts earning potential.- Mentorship can expand one's vision of success.- Embrace failure as a part of the learning process.- Intentionality is key to achieving true fulfillment.Check out our channel and follow us on social media for more leadership, entrepreneurship, personal development, and success stories. 👉 https://linktr.ee/inspiredbysuccessTired of the content creation grind? I was too, until I found ModernIQ. It's your all-in-one content team, marketing expert, and SEO guru. With a single click, get high-quality, plagiarism-free articles that boost your visibility. Don't let content hold you back - experience the freedom of effortless marketing. Try ModernIQ here 👉 https://moderniqs.com/create-an-account/?res_aff=successThe $100K Secret Top Performers Don't Share WARNING: This isn't another VA service. Hermessi's elite EAs (handpicked from 1000+ monthly candidates) are your secret weapon for exponential growth. Backed by AI-augmented tools, proven by hundreds of executives, gSupport the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo

Send us Fan MailExperience the transformative journey from self-doubt to seven-figure success with abundance coach Petia Kolibova. Learn powerful mindset shifts, pricing strategies, and energy alignment techniques that helped her build a thriving coaching empire while working just two days a week! Join Linda Vo as she dives deep with Petia into game-changing topics like overcoming limiting beliefs, attracting high-ticket clients, and landing corporate speaking gigs. Discover how Petia transformed an 18-year battle with an eating disorder into her greatest strength, now helping entrepreneurs scale their businesses through a unique blend of strategy and spirituality.Get ready for an inspiring conversation packed with actionable insights on building your personal brand, pricing with confidence, and creating success on your own terms. Learn how breathwork and energy alignment can revolutionize your business growth! Who is Petia Kolibova:Petia Kolibova is an abundance and light activation coach who helps entrepreneurs turn their visions into reality. As a certified breathwork facilitator, NLP practitioner, and Human Design expert, she guides her clients to unlock their divine feminine energy and create multiple 5-figure months while working just two days a week.A published author and international retreat host, Petia combines practical business strategies with spiritual practices to help her clients achieve 6 and 7-figure success without sacrificing their health or relationships. Her podcast "Unapologetically Abundant" continues to inspire thousands of entrepreneurs worldwide.Takeaways- Believing in your potential is the first step to success.- Confidence is built through understanding your unique gifts.- Self-doubt is a common struggle at every level of success.- Pricing should reflect the value you provide, not just your desire to help others.- Authenticity attracts the right clients and opportunities.- Breathwork can lead to profound personal transformation.- You must declare your desires to manifest them in your life.- Understanding your audience is crucial for effective branding.- Emotional connection drives purchasing decisions.- You are designed for a purpose that can be monetized with ease.Check out our channel and follow us on social media for more leadership, entrepreneurship, personal development, and success stories. 👉 https://linktr.ee/inspiredbysuccessTired of the content creation grind? I was too, until I found ModernIQ. It's your all-in-one content team, marketing expert, and SEO guru. With a single click, get high-quality, plagiarism-free articles that boost your visibility. Don't let content hold you back - experience the freedom of effortless marketing. Try ModernIQ here 👉 https://moderniqs.com/create-an-account/?res_aff=successThe $100K Secret Top Performers Don't Share WARNING: This isn't another VA service. Hermessi's elite EAs (handpicked from 1000+ monthly candidates) are your secret weapon for exponential growth. Backed by AI-augmented tools, proven by hundreds of executives, guaranteed for life. Ready to unlock your strategic advantage?Limited time: Save 15% off your first 2 months with code INSPIRE15. Don't wait - your competition isn't! Intro Music credit: XMPLA https://youtu.be/p9re3wWvCLo?si=zni260AfeO5rOZvS#entrepreneurmindset #abundance #businesscoaching #success #mindsetcoach #manifestation #womenempowerment #personaldevelopment #lindavo #inspiredbysuccess #PetiaKolibovaSupport the show To watch the podcast on video on my YouTube channel go to:https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredbysuccesswithLindaVo