The No Regrets Blueprint

What happens when you strip a high-performing man of his titles, his business, and his daily routine, and drop him at 19,000 feet with little air? He finally has to face the mountain inside himself. In this powerful episode of the No Regrets Blueprint Podcast, Mat Lewczenko sits down with retired US Army Major and certified high performance coach Siegfried Teegs. Siegfried shares his incredible journey from a traumatic childhood and a 27-year military career to facing the ultimate dark night of the soul. We discuss the hidden cost of wearing a mask, the toll that high-stress leadership takes on personal relationships, and why the military mindset that makes a great soldier can often destroy a marriage. Siegfried opens up about his battle with depression, suicide ideation, and the exact steps he took to crawl out of rock bottom by embracing intentional living and the "Do Hard Things" mindset. Key Takeaways: - The life-changing magic of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and why nature strips away our ego. - How to navigate the "dark night of the soul" and rebuild your life from rock bottom. - Why the military mindset can be detrimental to personal relationships and how to shift gears. - Living on offense: Understanding the HEART framework for intentional living. - Why high performers often wear masks and the power of asking for help. "You don't find yourself on the summit. You find yourself on the way up." - Siegfried Teegs 🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES 🔗 - Learn more about Siegfried Tiegs & Do Hard Things Coaching: dohardthingscoaching.com - Get the book "Life on Offense": https://www.amazon.com/Life-Offense-Tactical-Dominate-Mediocrity/dp/B0FML9XSH5 - No Regrets Blueprint Website: https://noregretsblueprint.com - Work with Mat: https://calendly.com/coachmat/30min Mat Lewczenko helps high-performing entrepreneurs cut through the noise, reclaim their time, and build a life that actually reflects their values — without burning out or burning bridges.

What happens when a high achiever loses everything at once — his job, his relationship, his finances, and his health — all at the same time? In this episode, Chad Hyams shares the raw story of hitting rock bottom and the exact moment a friend intervention changed the entire trajectory of his life. Chad is a bestselling author, maximization coach, and co-host of the Win Make Give podcast. He's rebuilt his finances from scratch, fought his own battle with health and fitness, and now has a thriving marriage and a mission to help entrepreneurs stop winning on paper while losing everywhere else. In this conversation, Mat and Chad go deep on the real cost of chasing work-life balance (and why it's actually dangerous for high performers), the SPACE calendar system that separates elite entrepreneurs from the merely busy, and why self-care has nothing to do with bubble baths — it's about boundaries. Chad also shares the story of the 50-item list he wrote that accidentally led him to meeting his future wife, the science behind the seven-year itch in relationships, and the love language mistake most entrepreneurs make with their families without even knowing it. If you're building success but don't want to lose yourself or the people you love in the process, this episode is for you. What you'll learn in this episode: - Why chasing balance is a trap for high achievers (and what to do instead) - The SPACE calendar system to control your day and hit your goals - How to use boundaries as the real form of self-care - The intervention that forced Chad to change everything - Why your cells renewing every 7 years is the key to a lasting marriage Connect with Chad Hyams: Text "Chad" to 59559 Text "Wisdom" to 59559 for weekly insights Book: Achieve Your Apex — achieveyourapex.com Podcast: Achieve Your Apex Podcast | Win Make Give Podcast Connect with Mat Lewczenko: Website: noregretsblueprint.com Book: The Entrepreneur's Regret If you're tired of winning on paper and losing everywhere else, you're in the right place.

Are you grinding so hard to provide for your family that you’re actually losing them in the process? It’s a trap many high-performers fall into. You start a business to create freedom, but soon the demands multiply, burnout sets in, and the very life you built begins pulling you away from the people you love most. In this episode of the No Regrets Blueprint Podcast, Mat sits down with Nick Trotter—former touring musician turned serial entrepreneur, real estate broker, and founder of Trotter's Tonics. Nick shares his powerful wake-up call when he realized his relentless pursuit of success was costing him his presence at home. We dive deep into how he redefined success, the crucial role of business leverage in reclaiming his time, and why showing up as your true, authentic self is the ultimate key to sustainable growth. If you’ve ever felt torn between ambition and presence, this conversation will show you how to create purposeful white space and lead with authenticity. **Key Takeaways:** - **The Wake-Up Call:** Why realizing "no one is coming to save me" was the catalyst for Nick's entrepreneurial journey. - **Overcoming Burnout:** How to use business leverage to stop grinding yourself to the bone and reclaim your time. - **Authentic Leadership:** Why taking off the corporate mask and showing up as your true self attracts the right people to your business. - **Building a Legacy:** How to ensure your pursuit of success doesn't cost you the relationships that matter most. **Connect with Nick Trotter:** - Instagram/Facebook: @Nick.NoKTSellsKC - Email: [email protected] **Connect with Mat Lewczenko:** - Website: noregretsblueprint.com - Subscribe to the Podcast for more insights on building a life and business of no regrets!

Are you a high-performing agent winning at work but feeling like you're losing at home? The constant hustle, 24/7 availability, and missed family dinners are a fast track to burnout. In this episode of the No Regrets Blueprint Podcast, Mat sits down with top real estate agent Audra Baldwin. Audra shares her incredible journey from hitting rock bottom with four young kids to building a massive real estate business around her life—instead of the other way around. She reveals why her first piece of advice to burnt-out agents is to "burn it all down," how she established firm time boundaries, and the simple "Friend Connect" system that doubled her business without a single cold call. You'll learn how to leverage your existing relationships and why true presence is the ultimate gift you can give your family and clients. "If you don't have an idea of what you want it to look like, burn it all down and start fresh." — Audra Baldwin Connect with Audra Baldwin: Instagram: https://instagram.com/_audrabaldwin Connect with Mat & The No Regrets Blueprint: Website: https://noregretsblueprint.com

Entrepreneurs are constantly sold the lie of "complete freedom" — but what if chasing that illusion is exactly what's costing you your marriage, your presence as a father, and your peace of mind? In this episode, Mat sits down with real estate investor, coach, and co-founder of the Balanced Business Dad movement, Dustin Hoog. Dustin has flipped over 100 properties, built a portfolio of 40+ single-family rentals, and now helps everyday people start investing through his P2 Blueprint. More importantly, he and his wife run multiple businesses together while actively working to strengthen their marriage — and he buys his kids a rental property every year starting at age three. Dustin and Mat break down the six pillars of the Balanced Business Dad framework (Faith, Health, Marriage, Fatherhood, Brotherhood, Business), why most people have them completely backwards, and the simple "Put It on the List" communication system that transformed how Dustin and his wife handle conflict. They also get into why TIME stands for "That Is My Excuse," the real difference between freedom and flexibility, and why the most dangerous thing in any cemetery is not the people who have gone — but the dreams that went with them. What you'll hear in this episode: - Why "complete freedom" is a lie sold by social media gurus - The "Put It on the List" system for couples who run businesses together - How to design your life starting with what you want your Tuesday to look like in 5 years - Why Dustin buys his kids rental properties starting at age 3 - The 6 pillars of the Balanced Business Dad — and why business comes last - TIME = That Is My Excuse - The difference between freedom and flexibility Connect with Dustin Hoog: Website & P2 Blueprint: https://dustinhoog.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dustin_hoog/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dustin.charles.718689 Resources mentioned: Traction by Gino Wickman (EOS): https://www.eosworldwide.com/traction-book The Dad's Edge with Larry Hagner: https://thedadedge.com/ Connect with Mat Lewczenko: Website: https://noregretsblueprint.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.regrets.blueprint/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoRegretsBlueprint

Are you winning in business but losing everywhere else that matters?In this episode of the No Regrets Blueprint Podcast, host Mat Lewczenko sits down with author, business strategist, and four time Ironman finisher Chris Ward. For years, Chris bumped his head against the entrepreneurial ceiling, working around the clock and sacrificing his family life just to keep his real estate business afloat.Then, a single conversation with a coach changed everything.Chris shares the uncomfortable questions that forced him to shift from an "employee mindset" to true ownership. We dive deep into the reality of "entrepreneurial drift," why self care is a requirement rather than a selfish luxury, and the exact strategies Chris uses to stay deeply connected to his wife and children while running a highly successful coaching business.If you are tired of trading time for money and want to learn how to become the CEO of your entire life, this episode is your blueprint.In this episode, we cover:•The panic attack during an Ironman swim that taught a profound business lesson•Why "hustle and grind" is a broken strategy for long term success•The specific questions you need to ask yourself to transition from employee to owner•How to recognize and correct "entrepreneurial drift" before it destroys your relationships•The surprising truth about why taking care of yourself first is the most selfless thing a leader can doConnect with Chris Ward:•Take the Free Entrepreneur DNA Quiz: https://www.chriswardcoaching.com/quiz•Get his book, Employee to Owner: https://www.chriswardcoaching.com/book•Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswardlegacy•Website: https://www.chriswardcoaching.comConnect with Mat Lewczenko:•Website: noregretsblueprint.comIf you found value in this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow entrepreneur who needs to hear this message!

I was winning on paper, but I was losing at home. In this foundational episode of the No Regrets Blueprint Podcast, host Mat Lewczenko steps into the guest seat to answer the most common questions about his journey, the reality behind "achievement addiction," and the moment that forced him to change everything. Mat opens up about what life actually looked like behind the scenes while his career was taking off, the lie almost every high achiever tells themselves, and the specific day his wife caught him on his phone and said, "Hey — no regrets guy. When are you going to get present?" This is the origin story of the book, the field guide, and the entire No Regrets movement. If you feel like you are succeeding everywhere except the places that matter most, this episode is your starting line. In this episode, we cover: - The warning signs that you are winning professionally but losing personally - How to turn imposter syndrome into a superpower - Why time management is a myth (and what you actually need to fix) - The birth of the No Regrets Blueprint and the exact first step to take today Resources Mentioned: - Get the Book & Field Guide: www.noregretsblueprint.com - Connect with Mat on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.regrets.blueprint/ If this episode impacted you, share it with an entrepreneur who needs to hear it. Remember: The goal isn't just success. It's building a life you'll never regret.

Work life balance in real estate is not a myth — but it requires a level of intentionality most agents never develop. Will Tompkins learned that the hard way when his daughter looked him straight in the eyes and said, "I hate that phone." Will is the team leader of The Home Connection at eXp Realty in Peoria, Illinois — a 20-member team he built and runs alongside his wife Hannah. In this conversation, Will opens up about the moment that changed everything, how he and Hannah protect their marriage while running a business together, and the systems he has built to create real work life balance for himself and every agent on his team. You will hear how Will turned a dinner table confrontation into a relationship-defining moment, why he asks every new agent about their vacation before they have made a single dollar, and what he means when he says the biggest mistake in real estate is jumping at everything. This episode is for any agent, team leader, or entrepreneur who is physically present but not actually there. "Just because you are there doesn't mean you are there."

Happy, healthy, wealthy, wise — in that exact order. Russ Lagan has this tattooed on his forearm, and this episode will show you exactly why the sequence changes everything. Russ Lagan is a serial entrepreneur and VP of Growth at eXp Realty, but what makes him worth listening to is not the title. It is the 30 years of marriage, the mountain climbs, the train derailments, the jobs he walked away from at peak pay, and the moment he stood at the top of his career and wanted nothing more than to be somewhere else. In this conversation, Russ breaks down the happy, healthy, wealthy, wise framework that has guided every major decision in his life and why most high performers have the order completely backwards. You will hear why happiness is a precursor to success and not the result of it, how to stop chasing the wrong mountain, and the one thing Russ told Mat's wife on the day he offered him the job that she said she had never heard from anyone before. If you are building a career and a life at the same time, this one is for you. "I was standing at the top and I wanted to hit myself in the head with my climbing axe. That is not the mountain you want to be on."

The entrepreneurial journey can cost you everything if you are not paying attention — and Leo Pareja, CEO of eXp Realty, learned that the hard way. Leo built multiple companies to massive scale, including a technology platform that reached 85% market share of every real estate agent in the United States. But the real lessons he shares here have nothing to do with revenue. In this conversation, Leo opens up about the dark side of the entrepreneurial journey — the loneliness, the mental health lows, the seasons where he turned into the very thing he swore he never would — and how ruthless prioritization became the framework that saved what mattered most. You will hear why Leo has not had dinner outside his family in years, how he thinks about lifestyle businesses versus growth businesses, and the one question that makes every hard decision easy. If you are building something and trying not to lose yourself or your family in the process, this episode will hit home. "I'll replace you tomorrow — but she can't."

Welcome to The No Regrets Blueprint Podcast hosted by Mat Lewczenko — the show for entrepreneurs, leaders, and high achievers who want to build success without sacrificing what matters most.In this trailer episode, Mat shares the mission behind the podcast and why so many driven professionals end up winning in business while quietly feeling disconnected at home, in their health, and in their relationships.This podcast is about redefining success, overcoming achievement addiction, becoming fully present, and building a life you’ll actually be proud of when it matters most.Future episodes will feature conversations with entrepreneurs, experts, speakers, and leaders around business growth, mindset, marriage, parenting, health, fulfillment, and living with intention.If you’re ready to stop chasing success at the expense of your life, this podcast is for you.Subscribe now and start building your No Regrets Blueprint.