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Total Disruption Podcast

by Michael Libercci, Dr. Jake Clendenning

Total Disruption with Michael Libercci & Dr. Jake Clendenning Remember when you started your business because you wanted freedom—and somehow ended up more trapped than ever?Yeah. We've been there too.Dr. Jake Clendenning (CEO, author, recovering perfectionist) and Michael Libercci (business strategist, straight-shooter extraordinaire) have coached hundreds of entrepreneurs out of survival mode and into total market domination. Now they're pulling back the curtain on everything they've learned—the wins, the face-plants, and the billion-dollar lessons most "experts" gatekeep.This is the podcast for entrepreneurs who are:→ Sick of chasing tactics that worked for someone else's business→ Tired of "hustle culture" that glorifies burnout→ Ready to build influence that attracts opportunity instead of begging for it→ Done settling for "good enough" when greatness is one framework awayFrom the science of flow state to why your defensive mindset is sabotaging your growth, we go deep on

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  1. What Happens After You Sell Your Business? Money, Identity, and Purpose |S4E8

    Selling a business can create financial freedom, but it can also leave a founder without the work, structure, and purpose that defined everyday life. In this episode of Total Disruption, Michael Libercci and guest co-host Phil Masiello examine what happens after a business exit. Phil shares how...

  2. Stop Chasing Growth: How Real Business Scale Actually Works |S4E7

    More revenue is not the same as scale. A business truly scales when its systems, people, and processes make growth more efficient—and when the founder no longer has to perform every tactical task. In this episode of Total Disruption, Michael Libercci and guest co-host Phil Masiello discuss the...

  3. Entrepreneurship Isn’t Glamorous: Systems, Stamina, and Scale |S4E6

    Suggested Episode Title: Entrepreneurship Isn’t Glamorous: Systems, Stamina, and Scale |S4E6 Real entrepreneurship is rarely as polished as the story told afterward. Michael Libercci and guest co-host Phil Masiello explore the connection between personal development and professional growth—while...

  4. Stop Doing Everything: Pick What Works and Repeat It |S4E5

    Consistency can look restrictive, but it may be the very thing that creates freedom. Michael Libercci and guest co-host Julie Ann Meyer discuss why entrepreneurs often spread themselves across too many tactics, platforms, and obligations—and why a smaller number of repeated, intentional actions…

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  5. Mortgage Note Investing Explained: How Investors Become the Bank |S4E4

    What if you could participate in real estate without owning the building or managing tenants? Michael Libercci sits down with guest Fred Moskowitz to explain mortgage-note investing: purchasing the debt secured by real estate and stepping into the lender’s position. Fred shares why he began…

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  6. Gender Bias at Work: Why Women Still Have to Prove They’re Right |S4E3

    Why are women still required to prove their credibility in situations where a man may be believed automatically? Michael Libercci and guest co-host Julie Ann Meyer discuss gender bias in business, unequal trust, compensation, access to funding, and the frustration of being dismissed despite...

  7. When Your Business Outgrows You: Leadership, Loyalty, and Growth |S4E2

    What happens when a business outgrows the person who founded it—or the team that helped build its first stage? Michael Libercci and guest co-host Julie Ann Meyer discuss founder bottlenecks, misplaced loyalty, difficult team changes, and the personal growth required to lead a scaling business.…

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  8. The 15% Rule: Small Changes That Actually Stick |S3E50

    Showing up is more than joining a meeting or standing behind a counter. It means being prepared, paying attention, and respecting the person in front of you. In this episode of Total Disruption, Michael Libercci and Dr. Jake Clendenning begin with a frustrating, distracted Zoom call and discuss…

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  9. Have the Courage to Suck at Something New |S3E49

    Productivity is not simply writing a longer to-do list or trying to move faster. In this episode of Total Disruption, Michael Libercci and Dr. Jake Clendenning explore how to capture competing responsibilities, identify the most important next action, and stay focused when progress feels slower...

  10. Personal Brand vs. Professional Identity: Do You Have to Choose? |S3E48

    What happens when your public conversations become part of your permanent body of work? Michael Libercci and Dr. Jake Clendenning discuss how podcasting can sharpen communication, build confidence, create accountability, and help people become more comfortable showing up as more than one...

  11. AI Won’t Replace You—But Someone Using AI Might S3|E47

    AI is moving fast—but are you actually using it to become more capable, or treating it like another search engine? Michael Libercci and Dr. Jake Clendenning explore the connection between productivity habits, learning styles, and practical AI adoption. Michael shares how a simple legal pad and...

  12. The Shutdown Lie: Why “Rest” Kills Momentum and the Disciplined Dominate | S3E46

    Think taking a day off means doing nothing? Think again. The highest performers don't lose momentum because they never stop—they reset with purpose. The biggest mistake entrepreneurs make is confusing recovery with disengagement. This week, Dr. Jake Clendenning and Michael Libercci dismantle the...

  13. Why Most Entrepreneurs Fail at "Mental Agility"—And the Brutal Fix You Need Now | S3E45

    Think burnout is your biggest problem? It isn't. The real threat is losing control of your mind. Most entrepreneurs chase external fixes—more coffee, more productivity hacks, more hustle—while ignoring the one skill that separates elite performers from everyone else: mental agility. This week…

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  14. Most Entrepreneurs FAIL Here: Your Bad Decisions Aren’t a Time Problem—They’re a System Problem | S3E44

    Think you're making poor decisions because you're overwhelmed? Think again. The real problem isn't time. It isn't burnout. And it definitely isn't a lack of motivation. It's your systems. In this episode Dr. Jake Clendenning, Michael Libercci expose why most entrepreneurs don't fail from working...

  15. Stop Letting “Standards” Destroy Your Execution — Why Done Beats Perfect Every Time | S3E43

    Think your high standards are making you successful? They might actually be holding you back. Too many entrepreneurs mistake perfection for progress—spending countless hours polishing details that never move the business forward. In this episode Dr. Jake Clendenning and Michael Libercci expose…

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  16. You’re Only 25% as Good Under Pressure: Why “Practicing on Game Day” Will Destroy You | S3E42

    Think you'll rise to the occasion when it matters most? Think again. The biggest myth in business, leadership, and performance is that pressure magically brings out your best. In reality, pressure exposes your preparation—and if you haven't put in the reps, you're already behind. This week, Dr....

  17. Exhaustion Destroys Decision Making: Why High Performers Sabotage Their Own Success | S3E41

    Think pushing through exhaustion makes you stronger? Think again. The truth is, fatigue doesn't make you a hero—it makes you a liability. When you're mentally and physically drained, your judgment suffers, your leadership weakens, and the decisions you make can cost you clients, opportunities…

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  18. STOP Chasing “Burnout” Myths — Why You’re LEAKING Energy and Sabotaging Success | S3E40

    Think you're burned out? Maybe not. What if the real problem isn't that you're out of energy—but that you're leaking it everywhere? This week, Dr. Jake Clendenning and Michael Libercci challenge one of the most accepted narratives in business and personal development: burnout. They reveal why…

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  19. Most Leaders Botch Accountability: Why "Moving the Needle" Feels Uncomfortable (But Works) | S3E39

    Most leaders want results. What they don’t want is the discomfort required to get them. The moment you prioritize being liked over holding standards, mediocrity takes over. And the longer you avoid hard conversations, the more expensive the consequences become. You just heard it. Now it's time to...

  20. If You Check Email First Thing, You’ve Already Lost: The Time Truth High Performers Ignore | S3E38

    You’re not stuck because you lack ambition. You’re stuck because you keep giving the best hours of your day to someone else’s priorities. Checking email first thing in the morning might feel productive—but it’s one of the fastest ways to surrender control of your day before it even begins. This...

  21. There Is No ‘Next Level’: The Brutal Truth About Growth, Coaching, and Real Success | S3E37

    You’ve been sold a lie. The “next level” doesn’t exist. It’s a moving target designed to keep you chasing, buying, comparing, and questioning whether you’re ever enough. This week, Dr. Jake Clendenning and Michael Libercci expose one of the biggest myths in business, coaching, and personal...

  22. The Myth of Progress: Why Chasing “New” Is Making You Weaker (Go Back to Basics) | S3E36

    Everybody wants the next hack. The next AI tool. The next framework. The next shortcut. The next optimization. Meanwhile, the highest performers in the world are doing something radically different: They’re doubling down on the basics. You just heard it. Now it's time to do something with it. If...

  23. The One Lie Killing Your Execution: Why Multitasking Will Keep You Broke | S3E35

    Everybody keeps telling you to learn more. Take more notes. Watch more content. Attend more events. Juggle more priorities. But here’s the brutal truth: The entrepreneurs winning right now are NOT the ones consuming the most information. They’re the ones executing on ONE thing with ruthless…

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  24. Most Leaders Are Trapped by Autopilot Thinking—Here’s How to BREAK THE CAGE | S3E34

    Most leaders aren’t trapped by circumstance. They’re trapped by programming. Default habits. Unexamined beliefs. Automatic reactions. The same mental loops running day after day while they wonder why growth, influence, and fulfillment feel stuck. This week, Dr. Jake Clendenning and Michael…

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  25. Most Entrepreneurs Fail for THIS Reason: Stop Rewarding Distraction and Excuses | S3E33

    Stop blaming “communication problems” for failure. The real issue? Distraction. Weak standards. Last-minute behavior. Excuse-making. Most entrepreneurs stay stuck because they keep rewarding the exact habits destroying their growth. This week, Dr. Jake Clendenning and Michael Libercci deliver a...

  26. Confidence Is EARNED: Why “Just Be Confident” Is the Worst Advice You’ll Ever Get | S3E32

    If you’re waiting to “feel confident” before you take action… you’re already behind. The world hands out lazy advice like “just believe in yourself,” but real confidence doesn’t come from motivation, affirmations, or wishful thinking. It’s earned. Dr. Jake Clendenning and Michael Libercci…

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  27. Most People Fail Conversations: Why “Showing Up Guarded” Kills Your Influence FAST | S3E31

    You walk into the room, and your energy speaks before your mouth ever does. If you show up guarded, defensive, distracted, or uncertain… you’ve already lost most of the conversation before it even starts. This week, Dr. Jake Clendenning and Michael Libercci break down the powerful Blue-Orange-Red...

  28. Simple Sales Systems WIN: Why Complexity Kills Deals (and How Pros Close with Clarity) | S3E30

    In this latest episode of Total Disruption, Dr. Jake Clendenning and Michael Libercci sit down with award-winning sales leader Ben Wright to expose the truth most struggling entrepreneurs refuse to admit: Simplicity closes. Not flashy tactics. Not pressure. Not “sales hacks.” You just heard it.…

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  29. Outsourcing Is for Cowards—Why Fractional CCOs Dominate While Founders Stay Stuck | S3E29

    In this explosive episode of Total Disruption, Dr. Jake Clendenning and Michael Libercci sit down with communications strategist Joshua Altman of Beltway Media to expose the brutal truth about authority, visibility, and why most founders stay stuck in amateur mode. You just heard it. Now it's…

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  30. Stop Blaming—Start Owning: The Uncomfortable Truth That Frees High Performers | S3E28

    You are the problem. And that’s the best news you’ll hear all week. Because if you are the problem… you can also become the solution. In this raw episode of Total Disruption, Dr. Jake Clendenning and Michael Libercci sit down with iron-willed entrepreneur and Army veteran Scott Lackey to…

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  31. Two Mornings a Day: The Real Secret to Sustaining Breakneck Productivity Without Burnout | S3E27

    Everyone wants an “extra gear.” Very few know how to access it without destroying themselves. In this high-performance episode of Total Disruption, Dr. Jake Clendenning and Michael Libercci dismantle mainstream productivity myths and expose why so many ambitious people burn out: They treat the…

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  32. Obsessed with Old Arguments? The Brutal Truth About Mental Noise and Serious Success | S3E26

    You say you’re disciplined—but your mind is crowded with old fights, imaginary debates, replayed conversations, and unresolved emotional residue. That internal chaos becomes external mediocrity. In this sharp-edged episode of Total Disruption, Dr. Jake Clendenning and Michael Libercci break down...

  33. Stop Blaming Technology—Fix Your Leadership and Communication or Get Left Behind | S3E25

    Total Disruption Podcast, hosted by Dr. Jake Clendenning and Michael Libercci, dismantles business self-deception and exposes what really separates high-performers from the herd. This episode is a gloves-off conversation on leadership, communication, and the real cost of defaulting to technology....

  34. Stop Hiding Behind “I Don’t Care”: Real Communication That Builds Leaders | S3E24

    Total Disruption is the no-BS business podcast hosted by Dr. Jake Clendenning and Michael Libercci, built for entrepreneurs and high-performers ready to break free from average and build extraordinary. In this high-stakes episode, they destroy the myth of “alpha” personalities and expose what…

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  35. Quit Chasing the Grind: Why Your Business Breaks Down When You Ignore Human Design | S3E23

    Most entrepreneurs get burnout backwards—this episode exposes why your business falls apart when you ignore your Human Design. Learn to unlock real performance, avoid misalignment, and actually enjoy building again. Get the no-BS playbook from Dr. Jake Clendenning and Marissa Liesenfelt. Total...

  36. Bad Conversations Are Killing Your Business: The Real Reason Entrepreneurs Fail | S3E22

    Most entrepreneurs don’t lose because their product’s weak—they lose to bad conversations. This episode exposes the truth and arms you with the Curiosity Compass to transform results. Listen, get tactical, raise your standard. You just heard it. Now it's time to do something with it. If this...

  37. Input = Output: Why Your AI Results Suck (and How to Fix It) | S3E21

    Garbage input, garbage output. We expose why most AI fails for entrepreneurs and reveal the discipline, standards, and oversight needed to finally get pro results. Rewrite your business playbook—Total Disruption style. You just heard it. Now it's time to do something with it. If this episode hit...

  38. 98% of Growth Failures Are Psychology Failures: Why Winners Don’t Outgrow Discipline | S3E20

    Here’s the hard truth: 98% of entrepreneurs fail not because their strategy breaks, but because their psychology collapses. You don’t rise to the level of your game plan—you fall to the level of your discipline the minute life stops being predictable. If you’re sick of sabotaging your own…

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  39. The Founder’s Treadmill Exposed: Why Control Is Killing Your Business | S3E19

    Building your business around your own control is the fastest way to stall growth—and kill freedom. Dr. Jake Clendenning and Michael Libercci expose how to escape the founder’s treadmill and build a business that stands without you. Total Disruption brings straight-cut truth for high-achieving...

  40. Input Equals Output: Why Most Entrepreneurs Fail Before They Even Start | S3E18

    Input equals output—no exceptions. Dr. Jake and Mike expose why discipline at the start makes or breaks entrepreneurs and reveal the tactics high-performers use to dominate, not drift. Hit play and raise your standards. If you want to know, “Why do entrepreneurs plateau?” or “How do I ensure my...

  41. Why “Input Equals Output” Is the Dirty Secret of Elite Performance—Break Free or Stay Stuck | S3E17

    Whose approval is running your business? Dr. Jake Clendenning and Michael Libercci expose the dangers of chasing the wrong validation—and give entrepreneurs a game plan to build true authority. Channel your focus: define the select few opinions—mentors, partners, key stakeholders—that align with...

  42. Escape the Digital Trap: Why Addiction to Stimulation Destroys Entrepreneurial Edge | S3E16

    You’re not “busy,” you’re addicted. Most entrepreneurs cripple their potential with a constant drip of digital distraction—fooled into thinking they’re consuming wisdom while wasting their edge. It’s not about more input. It’s about reclaiming command of your mind, your focus, and your life....

  43. The Real Reason You Stay Stuck: Productivity Isn’t the Problem—It’s Ownership | S3E15

    Too many high-performers believe the next tool, routine, or “hack” will finally unlock consistent results. False. The real game-changer isn’t how much you do—but how ruthlessly you own your time, your standards, and your energy. If you’re grinding through endless tasks yet never moving the…

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  44. Emotional Control Is the New Competitive Advantage: Why Most Entrepreneurs Stay Stuck | S3E14

    You don’t rise to the occasion. You fall to the level of your training. Michael Libercci and Dr. Jake Clendenning reveal why most founders stay in cycles of mediocrity: they habitually react, get triggered, and make catastrophic decisions under pressure. True transformation begins when you...

  45. Confidence Isn’t Built by Praise—It’s Proven by Results | S3E13

    The hard truth: Confidence in business—and life—comes from proof, not praise. The market doesn’t care about your feelings or followers. Michael Libercci and Dr. Jake Clendenning expose the addiction to affirmation—likes, applause, superficial recognition—and demand you shift focus to measurable...

  46. The Truth About Bad Investments: Why Emotion Kills Entrepreneurial Growth | S3E12

    Why do smart entrepreneurs make terrible investments? Dr. Jake and Michael expose the emotional traps and teach you how to vet every opportunity with ruthless clarity. No hype, just results. Listen now—Total Disruption delivers real execution wins. You just heard it. Now it's time to do something...

  47. Success Isn’t Skill—It’s Relentless Repetition and Brutal Consistency | S3E11

    Most people want freedom. They want choices—more options, more variety, less repetition. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: discipline, not freedom, is the real driver of success. In this episode, Michael Libercci, and Jake Clendenning break down why high performers don’t chase novelty—they…

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  48. Negotiating With Yourself Is Killing Your Goals—Here’s What Actually Works | S3E10

    Here’s what nobody tells you: distraction isn’t just a tech problem—it’s a tactic. In this episode, Miike Liberccii and Jake Clendenning cut through the noise by exposing what’s really pushing new policies, like the attempt to legalize prostitution in Colorado and Illinois. Spoiler: it’s not…

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  49. Horizontal Leadership Demands Accountability—Not Just Equality | S3E9

    What happens when science meets spirituality—and kicks the excuses out of the room? On this episode of TD Podcast, Mike Labersi and Michael Librecci put the spotlight on Heather Zimmerman: a powerhouse who fuses applied behavioral science with energy healing and real-world leadership. Forget...

  50. Standards Over Outcomes: How Olympians and Operators Actually Win | S3E8

    Chasing results is a distraction. High performers set standards. On this episode, Dr. Clendenning and Mike Labersi dismantle the myth of outcome obsession. Olympians aren’t visualizing medals—they’re executing turns they’ve rehearsed to death. The lesson: control your input, not the scoreboard.…

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Total Disruption with Michael Libercci & Dr. Jake Clendenning Remember when you started your business because you wanted freedom—and somehow ended up more trapped than ever?Yeah. We've been there too.Dr. Jake Clendenning (CEO, author, recovering perfectionist) and Michael Libercci (business strategist, straight-shooter extraordinaire) have coached hundreds of entrepreneurs out of survival mode and into total market domination. Now they're pulling back the curtain on everything they've learned—the wins, the face-plants, and the billion-dollar lessons most "experts" gatekeep.This is the podcast for entrepreneurs who are:→ Sick of chasing tactics that worked for someone else's business→ Tired of "hustle culture" that glorifies burnout→ Ready to build influence that attracts opportunity instead of begging for it→ Done settling for "good enough" when greatness is one framework awayFrom the science of flow state to why your defensive mindset is sabotaging your growth, we go deep on

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