PODCAST · business
Brainwashed To Be Broke
by Adam Rother
Brainwashed to Be Broke is a show about exposing the beliefs, narratives, and conditioning that keep people financially weak, dependent, and stuck.Hosted by Adam Rother, each episode explores the hidden scripts behind money, success, identity, entrepreneurship, and power with founders, experts, creators, and high-level thinkers who have challenged the norm and built lives on their own terms.On this channel:👉 Conversational: raw, honest conversations about the lies people had to unlearn, the identity shifts that changed everything, and the patterns that separate scarcity from sovereignty.👉 Educational: deeper breakdowns on money, leverage, AI, marketing, systems, and the mental models behind building a freer, more self-directed life.Most people are not broke by accident. They are broke by conditioning. This show is about breaking the script, reclaiming your mind, and building the kind of wealth, power, and freedom that cannot be
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How to Stop People Pleasing and Build Real Confidence w/Jared Ganem
What if the version of you that feels stuck isn’t the real you at all?In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, Jared Ganem breaks down how good people get trapped by old conditioning, invisible identity patterns, and the belief that doing everything “right” should automatically lead to respect, money, and freedom.Jared is a former pro wrestler, Tony Robbins trainer, and founder of Self Mastery For Men. But before that, he was six figures in debt, overweight, divorced, depressed, and living way below what he knew he was capable of. What changed was not another routine, tactic, or book. It was realizing he had been living inside an identity that was never really his.This conversation goes deep into the real conflict a lot of men face, being capable on the inside, but passive in life. Working hard, being available, doing the right thing, yet still getting overlooked in business, relationships, and money. Not because they lack value, but because they were trained to disconnect from their own power.We talk about the moment wrestling exposed that split in Jared’s identity, why confidence felt natural in one context and impossible in another, and how most people keep trying to fix their life without ever changing the self-concept underneath it.In this conversation, you’ll learn:Why doing everything “right” can still leave you broke and ignoredHow identity, not information, controls your resultsThe hidden reason self-sabotage shows up right before the breakthroughWhy personal development can become a trapHow to separate your real self from the conditioning you inheritedGuest: Jared Ganem🔗 Facebook: Jared Ganem👉 Facebook Group: Self Mastery for Men👉 Website: selfmasteryformen.comIf you’ve ever felt like you’re living on autopilot or carrying someone else’s definition of success… this one’s for you.🔔 For everyone who is listening, if this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free! #BrainwashedToBeBroke #JaredGanem #Entrepreneurship #YouTubeGrowth #Freedom #Mindset #ProAthlete
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How to Break Free From the 9 to 5 Mindset w/Drew Kairos
What if the life you’re chasing was never yours to begin with?In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, Drew Kairos breaks down what happens when you follow the “right” path, do everything you were told, and still end up burnt out, trapped, and disconnected from yourself.Drew is a former lawyer, entrepreneur, cancer survivor, and transformational coach. He shares how surviving cancer at 10 years old changed the way he saw life, why he still followed the traditional script anyway, and what finally forced him to question the system he was taught to trust.This conversation goes deep into the beliefs that keep people stuck, the pressure to earn your worth through suffering, and the quiet programming that teaches people to obey instead of think. Drew opens up about burnout, debt, betrayal, losing businesses, getting shut down after finally gaining momentum, and the mindset shift that helped him rebuild from the inside out.A few moments that really hit:Surviving cancer as a child, then learning to speak hope into other people’s painBecoming a lawyer, only to realize he was “just surviving, but with a title”Burning out so hard his body started shutting downThe belief that changed everything: you’re not broken, you’re just following bad codeIn this conversation, you’ll learn:Why most people are trained for obedience, not freedomHow the belief “I must suffer to be worthy” keeps people stuckWhat leverage really means, beyond just making more moneyWhy rest is not weakness, it’s part of growthHow identity change happens when you stop waiting and start rewriting the scriptGuest: Drew Kairos🔗 Facebook: Drew Kairos🔗 Follow Drew at @AlphaDogSuccess🔔 For everyone who is listening, if this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free! #BrainwashedToBeBroke #DrewKarios #Entrepreneurship #YouTubeGrowth #Freedom #Mindset
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How to Build a Business After Sports Without Starting Over w/Christian Honer
He started trying to make money online at 12 because school already felt like a lie.In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, Christian Honer breaks down how he went from a homeschooled kid searching Yahoo Answers for ways to make money, to helping athletes rebuild their identity, income, and future after sports.Christian grew up watching his parents work hard, trade time for money, and carry the pressure that comes with never feeling fully free. That script never made sense to him. So he started learning online, built websites as a teenager, helped his dad grow a business after a layoff, and eventually pursued pro beach volleyball while still chasing entrepreneurship.But the deeper shift was not tactical. It was personal.This conversation gets into what happens when discipline is not enough, when self-doubt follows high performance, and when success takes way more identity change than most people expect. Christian opens up about shiny object syndrome, confidence struggles, faith, family, and the painful gap between knowing what you are capable of and actually becoming the person who can hold it.Some of the biggest turning points in this episode:Making his first money online as a kid, then getting banned and having to rebuild from scratchWatching his dad lose his job, then helping build the family business from the ground upGoing from professional athlete mode into entrepreneurial chaos and realizing the mindset crossover was realLearning that freedom was not just about money, it was about becoming someone newIn this conversation, you’ll learn:Why so many athletes struggle financially after their career endsHow early money beliefs and family patterns shape your sense of what is possibleWhy confidence issues can still exist in high performersThe real meaning of “be, do, have” and why most people do it backwardsHow faith, identity, and vision can change the way you build successGuest: Christian Honer🔗 Facebook: Christian Honer🔗 Instagram: @christianvball🔔 For everyone who is listening, if this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free! #BrainwashedToBeBroke #ChristianHoner #Entrepreneurship #YouTubeGrowth #Freedom #Mindset #proathletes
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How to Stop Trading Time for Money as a Mom w/Sarah Grace Allred
What if the life you were told to want is the exact thing keeping you stuck?In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, Sarah Grace Allred breaks down the moment she realized the “safe” path wasn’t actually safe, it was just familiar. She went from being a high school band director, overworked and underpaid, to building a business around webinars, one-to-many selling, and a completely different definition of success.What makes this conversation hit is that it’s not just about money. It’s about identity. Sarah grew up with strong values, a deep faith, and a healthy view of money as a tool, not a trophy. But even with that foundation, she still had to confront resentment, outdated beliefs about motherhood, and the pressure to earn in ways that looked acceptable to everyone else.A few moments really shift the whole conversation:She realized her husband made more in two nights waiting tables than she made working all week.She had to unlearn the belief that time equals money.She faced the hidden story that working more would make her a bad mom.She stopped asking what success looked like to the world, and defined it for herself.In this conversation, you’ll learn:• Why school avoids teaching money, and how that keeps people dependent• The belief that had to die before her income could grow• Why changing how you sell can change everything• How to define success without borrowing someone else’s script• What it really means to build a business without abandoning your valuesGuest: Sarah Grace Allred🔗 Facebook: Sarah Grace Allred🔗 YouTube: Unreasonable Autonomy🔔 For everyone who is listening, if this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free! #BrainwashedToBeBroke #SarahGraceAllred #Entrepreneurship #FaithAndFreedom #WomenInBusiness #MindsetShift #WebinarsThatConvert
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How to Break Negative Patterns and Change Your Life w/Zac Palmer
What if the life you’re chasing was never actually yours?In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, Zac Palmer breaks down how most people get trapped in someone else’s script, then spend years wondering why success still feels empty, heavy, or off. This conversation goes way deeper than business. It gets into identity, fear, pressure, parenting, money, and the hard truth that if you do not define your own life, the world will do it for you.Zac Palmer is a sales and persuasion strategist with more than $150 million in personal sales, a former top coach and speaker inside the Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi world, and someone who built his life the hard way. At 19, he took over a family business doing around $300,000 a year while carrying roughly $800,000 in debt. He had no formal business training, no real roadmap, and no option to fail.What broke the old belief system was not just business pressure, it was the realization that grit alone is not enough. He had to confront scarcity, ego, inherited patterns, and the identity of a man who wore burnout like a badge of honor. Over time, he stopped chasing the version of success he had been handed and started building one that actually felt aligned.A few turning points in this conversation:Taking a terrifying $10,000 bet on himself to attend Business MasteryRealizing he was obsessed with the “how” before getting clear on what he actually wantedWalking away from working with his heroes to build life on his own termsReframing success around family, freedom, presence, and intention, not just achievementIn this conversation, you’ll learn:Why living unconsciously usually means living inside someone else’s narrativeHow Zac rebuilt his mindset after years of stress, debt, and survival modeThe real reason people stay stuck in patterns they say they want to escapeWhy “the tyranny of how” keeps ambitious people frozenHow to get clear on what you actually want in business, relationships, health, and lifeWhat changes when you stop chasing success and start defining it for yourselfGuest: Zac Palmer👉 Connect with Zac here:🔗 Facebook: Zac Palmer🔗 Instagram → @thezacpalmer 🔗 Website → thezacpalmer.com🔔 For everyone who is listening, if this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free! #BrainwashedToBeBroke #ZacPalmer #Entrepreneurship #YouTubeGrowth #Freedom #Mindset #podcast #podcastinterview
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How to Find the Beliefs Holding You Back w/Erik Sorenson
What if the life you’re living isn’t even yours?In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, Erik Sorenson breaks down how childhood beliefs, school, religion, and social conditioning quietly shape the way we think about money, success, freedom, and who we’re allowed to become.Erik is an entrepreneur, speaker, author, pilot, and founder whose companies have generated nearly $100 million in revenue. But behind that success was a very different story, chasing significance, building fast, staying trapped in old beliefs, and nearly losing everything in the process.This conversation gets into the real conflict, not just business vs job, but identity vs conditioning. Erik shares how he grew up believing adults always told the truth, money was suspicious, and success meant staying inside the script. Then life forced him to confront what those beliefs were actually costing him.A few turning points changed everything:he realized the beliefs driving his life were installed by other people,he built millions in revenue but kept repeating the same money ceiling,he hit a dark season after hustle damaged his family and identity,and one quote pushed him to finally rewrite the story.In this conversation, you’ll learn:how beliefs formed in childhood silently shape your money decisions as an adultwhy some entrepreneurs make more but never feel freethe hidden cost of chasing significance instead of alignmenthow to tell if a belief is empowering you or keeping you smallwhy comfort can become the prison that steals your real lifeGuest: Erik Sorenson🔗 Facebook: Erik Sorenson📘 Book: Commit First🔔 For everyone who is listening, if this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free!
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How to Quit Your Job Without Panicking About Money w/Preston Anderson
What if the thing you were taught would keep you safe is the exact thing keeping you trapped?In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, Preston Anderson shares the parts most people hide, the money anxiety, the false promise of security, going broke more than once, and the moment he realized the job was costing him far more than a paycheck.Preston is a CPA, tax strategist, and founder of Anderson Tax. But this conversation goes way deeper than taxes. He opens up about being raised between two completely opposite money worldviews, chasing the “safe” path for years, then walking away from a toxic job with a mortgage, a young family, and no clear backup plan. Weirdly, the moment he quit, the anxiety disappeared.Then life got harder. His son was born with congenital heart defects, everything got put into perspective, and Preston was forced to rethink success, money, service, and what actually matters. What came out of that pain was a different way of living, building, and helping people.A few moments that really hit:He quit with no income, but felt more peace than when he had a paycheckHe realized “partner” was never coming, it was just a carrotHe went broke multiple times, but kept investing in himself anywayHis darkest season became the reason he now lives to be a light for othersIn this conversation, you’ll learn:Why a “secure” job can quietly destroy your peaceHow childhood money programming shapes your adult decisionsWhy compound growth applies to business, investing, and personal healingThe difference between selling to people and serving the right peopleHow pain can become purpose, if you let it grow you instead of break youGuest: Preston Anderson👉 Connect with Preston here:🔗 Facebook: Preston Anderson🔔 For everyone who is listening, if this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free!
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Can You Really Make Money With Graphic Design in 2026? w/Alyssa Aviles
What if the “starving artist” story was never true, just repeated so often it started to feel like fact?In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, I sit down with Alyssa Aviles, designer, funnel strategist, Canva and ClickFunnels ambassador, to unpack the beliefs that shaped her early life and the moments that forced her to rewrite them. She grew up loving art, got told that creativity would leave her broke, rejected, and overworked, then watched that script start playing out in real life.She was denied from the graphic design program she wanted. Took a full-time design job for $35K with no benefits. Got piled with multiple roles, burned out hard, and hit the point where staying “safe” was costing too much.Then things shifted.What started as photography for fun turned into paid work. A failed freelancing season taught her what talent alone can’t fix. A mentor changed her trajectory. And the same creative path she was warned against eventually led her to working with major entrepreneurs, building funnels, leading creative strategy, and redefining what freedom actually looks like.This conversation is really about more than design.It is about the programming that tells creative people they have to choose between meaning and money. It is about identity, burnout, self-worth, trust, reinvention, and the courage to test what’s true for yourself instead of living by someone else’s fear.In this conversation, you’ll learn:how the “starving artist” belief quietly shapes money decisionswhy being overworked can feel normal when you were trained to settlewhat changed when Alyssa left a safe job with no clear path forwardwhy messaging matters more than pretty design when funnels stop convertinghow creatives can stay human and valuable in an AI-driven worldGuest: Alyssa Aviles👉 Connect with Lyss here:🔗 Facebook: Alyssa Aviles 🔗 Instagram: @thelovelylyss🔗 Website: thelovelylyss.com🔔 For everyone who is listening, if this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free!
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Why You’re Working Hard but Still Not Making More Money w/Taylor O’Hare
He didn’t grow up with shortcuts, connections, or a map. He grew up with the same script most people are handed, work hard, stay safe, follow the path, and hope it pays off.In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, Taylor O’Hare breaks down the belief that kept him stuck for years, “I’m not enough.” We talk about growing up on a council estate in the UK, chasing success through sales, unlearning hustle-based money beliefs, and realizing the biggest battle was never just financial, it was mental, emotional, and spiritual.This conversation goes deeper than business. It gets into identity, self-worth, faith, relationships, and the hidden programming that teaches people to confuse hard work with freedom. Taylor shares what shifted when he stopped blaming his upbringing, stopped treating money like something outside of him, and started taking real responsibility for the way he thought.A few turning points that stood out:Realizing the 9 to 5 path wasn’t wrong, but it wasn’t his pathUnlearning the belief that the hardest worker always winsSeeing how much of entrepreneurship can be driven by insecurityFinding peace and direction through faith, truth, and a supportive marriageIn this conversation, you’ll learn:Why “I’m not enough” can quietly sabotage your income and decisionsThe difference between chasing money and becoming someone who can receive itWhy the right environment matters more than raw motivationHow sales, self-worth, and identity are deeply connectedWhat Taylor believes matters more than business successGuest: Taylor O’Hare👉 Connect with Taylor here:🔗 Facebook: Taylor O’Hare🔗 YouTube: Taylor O’Hare🔔 For everyone who is listening:If this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember:You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free!
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How to Know if Entrepreneurship Is Right for You w/Kevin Weis
Most people are taught the same script: get a “secure” job, play it safe, and trade freedom for stability.Kevin Weis grew up in a small town in Wisconsin, surrounded by tradition and expectation. From near-death horse accidents as a kid to feeling like the black sheep in his own family, Kevin always sensed he was meant for something different.But his path wasn’t smooth. From financial coaching that never felt aligned, to building a fitness studio that got crushed by COVID, to finally discovering his calling, Kevin’s story is a raw look at what it really takes to step out of the script and build life on your own terms.In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, we go deep on:Why “job security” is often the biggest risk of allThe mindset shift that helped Kevin break free from limitationThe painful lessons he learned running a fitness business during COVIDHow faith, family, and failure shaped the business he runs todayThe Contrarian Way: building with peace, not pressureIf you’ve ever felt like the outsider in your family, or questioned the path everyone else is following, Kevin’s story will remind you that you’re not alone, and that there’s always another way.👉 Find Kevin here:🔗 Facebook: Kevin Weis🔗 Website: www.thecontrarianstrategy.com🔔 For everyone who is listening, if this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free!
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How to Change Your Money Mindset and Stop Staying Broke w/Joe Moffette
Most people were never taught how money actually works. They were trained to chase it, fear it, worship it, or lose themselves trying to prove something.In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, Joe Moffett breaks down how growing up around scarcity, instability, and survival programming shaped the way he saw money, success, and identity, and what it took to break that pattern for good.Joe is a performance coach, real estate investor, CEO of Master Life by Design, and former Tony Robbins coach with over 40,000 coaching calls under his belt. But this conversation is bigger than business. It’s about what happens when a man stops measuring success by ego, status, or income, and starts rebuilding his life from the inside out.We get into the real conflict a lot of entrepreneurs face, trying to create wealth while quietly destroying their health, relationships, peace, or purpose. Joe shares how his beliefs about money were formed, how he rewired them, and why financial freedom is not the finish line, it’s the starting point.We also go into the moments that changed everything, from growing up in survival mode, to joining the Marines, to discovering personal development, to coaching at the highest level, to realizing money without alignment still leaves you empty.In this conversation, you’ll learn:How scarcity gets programmed into you long before you ever earn your first dollarWhy being good at managing money is not the same as being able to create or multiply itThe hidden reason entrepreneurs can win financially and still lose where it matters mostHow to shift your environment, identity, and beliefs when you were raised around lackWhy true financial freedom starts when money stops being the center of your lifeGuest: Joe Moffett👉 Connect with Joe here:🔗 Facebook → Joe Moffette🔗 Instagram → @thejoemoffett🔔 For everyone who is listening, if this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free!#BrainwashedToBeBroke #Entrepreneurship #YouTubeGrowth #Freedom #Mindset #JoeMoffett #MindsetShift #FinancialFreedom #FaithAndSuccess #AbundanceMindset
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How to Stop Self Sabotage w/Melanie Shiell
Most people don’t realize their whole life is being run by old beliefs they never chose.In this powerful interview, Melanie Shiell shares how she went from law enforcement and the courtroom system… to helping people break through subconscious programming, generational cycles, and self-sabotaging beliefs.Her story is raw, real, and deeply human. She opens up about:The belief that kept her stuck in a struggle for yearsWhy corporate life crushed her creativity and purposeHow she discovered the power of personal development (by accident)The patterns she saw in the justice system that broke her heartHow shifting beliefs can change your identity, your future, and even your kids’ livesIf you’ve ever felt trapped by “the script” you were handed, this conversation will remind you that you can rewrite it.👉 Connect with Melanie here:🔗 Facebook group: “Beyond Brave” (for women facing self-doubt + imposter syndrome)🔗 Facebook profile: Melanie Shiell 🔗 Instagram: melanieshiell🔔 For everyone who is listening, if this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free!
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How to Rebuild Your Life After Divorce as a Single Mom w/Brianna Thaxton
What if everything you were taught about “success” was a setup to keep you small?In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, I sit down with Brianna Thaxton, a powerhouse entrepreneur, business strategist, and single mom of five who turned pain into purpose. From surviving a toxic marriage and selling her house to investing over $150,000 into mentorship and growth, Brianna shows what it really takes to rewrite your story.She went from barely surviving to closing $30K deals and co-authoring a book with Les Brown, all while building a business that changes lives. Her story is raw, faith-driven, and brutally honest.You’ll learn:The beliefs about money that keep most people brokeHow to rebuild your self-worth after being broken downWhy school and culture condition you to stay smallThe mindset shift that turns fear into fuelThe real reason investing in yourself changes everythingIf you’ve ever felt trapped by circumstance, stuck in the system, or afraid to take the leap—this episode will light you up.👉 Connect with Brianna here:🔗 Facebook → Brianna Thaxton Official🔗 Website → briannathaxton.com🔔 For everyone who is listening, if this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free!#BrainwashedToBeBroke #Entrepreneurship #YouTubeGrowth #Freedom #Mindset
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SEO for Beginners, What Actually Matters w/Damon Burton
What if the life you were taught to chase was never designed to make you free?In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, Damon Burton breaks down how he went from a chaotic childhood, financial instability, and survival mode into building a multi-million dollar SEO company that serves major entrepreneurs, brands, and even Tony Robbins, all without relying on ads.Damon didn’t grow up with money, mentors, or an entrepreneurial blueprint. He grew up trying to avoid repeating the patterns he saw at home. That turned into an obsession with stability, ownership, and building a different future. What changed everything was realizing that most people are following scripts they never chose, about money, school, work, risk, and what success is supposed to look like.This conversation digs into the real conflict behind entrepreneurship, not tactics first, but identity. The pull between safety and freedom. The gap between what the system trains you to believe and what reality actually rewards.A few turning points that moved this story:His full-time job got raided and shut down, forcing a real decisionHe bet on himself, lost 60% of his income, and earned it back in monthsHe taught himself SEO by taking risks other people avoidedHe realized confidence has limits until someone shows you a level you didn’t know existedIn this conversation, you’ll learn:Why school teaches compliance better than financial freedomHow Damon turned survival instincts into business leverageThe exact mindset behind taking calculated risk when the “safe path” collapsesWhy reputation and trust beat funnels and paid ads for high-level clientsHow SEO, authority, and AI actually fit together moving forwardGuest: Damon BurtonGet his free book: https://damonburton.com🔔 For everyone who is listening If this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free! #BrainwashedToBeBroke #DamonBurton #entrepreneurship #youtubegrowth #freedom #mindsets
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How to Get Clients From YouTube w/Adam Ivy
What if the thing that broke your old identity is the exact thing that builds your real life?In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, Adam Ivy breaks down the shift from chasing attention to building real authority, real income, and a life that actually feels aligned. He grew up around hard work, scarcity, and survival, got pushed toward a “safe” factory path, built a career in music, then lost his hearing and had to rebuild from scratch.That loss became the turning point.This conversation gets into the deeper programming most people never question, school conditioning, money beliefs, obedience, identity, and why so many smart people stay stuck in systems that were never designed to make them free.Adam talks openly about being the poor kid, getting bullied, barely graduating, being told to settle, then realizing he wanted more than a life built around someone else’s rules. What changed everything was learning to stop performing for attention and start creating with intention.A few turning points from this episode:Going legally deaf in one ear and losing the career he thought would define himTurning YouTube from random content into a serious business assetBuilding 12 consecutive six-figure launches organicallyRealizing consistency, not perfection, is what actually creates confidenceIn this conversation, you’ll learn:Why the school system often rewards obedience over originalityThe difference between chasing attention and building with intentionHow YouTube can become a long-term business asset, not just contentWhy most people stay financially confused, even when they work hardThe real reason confidence comes after action, not before itGuest: Adam Ivy👉 Connect with Adam here:🔗 Facebook: Adam Ivy🔗 YouTube → @AdamGetsAttention🔗 Instagram → @AdamIvy🔗 Website → AdamIvy.com🎧 .For everyone who is listening, if this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. 🔔 Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free!#BrainwashedToBeBroke #AdamIvy #Entrepreneurship #YouTubeGrowth #Freedom #Mindset
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How to Escape the 9 to 5 and Build an Online Income w/Daniel Chou & Nathan Bokkers
Two dads. Two completely different rock bottoms. One mission: break free from a system designed to keep them broke.In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, I sat down with Daniel Chou and Nathan Bokkers - the co-founders of Wealth Warriors who went from food stamps, addiction, and 15-hour shifts… to building a multi-seven-figure online business that’s helped over 40,000 people escape the 9-5 trap.But their story isn’t just about money. It’s about the cost of following the script and the power of rewriting it.Daniel grew up in Taiwan with parents who were teachers. He did everything “right” - chemical engineering degree, corporate defense contractor job, the safe paycheck. Yet after 15 years, he found himself broke, $35,000 in debt from a failed Amazon business, delivering car parts, and putting his family on food stamps.Nathan dropped out of high school, lost his teeth to addiction, and spent years behind the wheel of a truck - 15 hours a day, gone for weeks at a time, missing birthdays and goodnight calls. Until one night, his daughter looked him in the eyes and asked: “Daddy, why do you work so much? We never see you.” That moment changed everything.Together, they built Wealth Warriors from scratch, cleared their debts in 10 months, and created a brand that pays out six figures to their affiliates while giving them back the one thing money can’t buy - time with their families.Inside this conversation, you’ll hear:The breaking points that forced them to walk away from “safe” jobsHow they turned debt and failure into fuel for freedomWhy schools and jobs are designed to keep you stuckThe skills that matter most if you want to escape the paycheck trapHow they teach their own kids about money, freedom, and building a legacyThis isn’t just another success story; it’s proof that you don’t have to follow the path laid out for you.If you’ve ever felt trapped, behind, or like there’s more in you than the system allows… this one will shake you.👉 Connect with Nathan here:🔗 Facebook: Nathan Bokkers🔗 Instagram: @wealthwarrriorsofficial👉 Connect with Daniel here:🔗 Facebook: Daniel Chou 🔗 Instagram: @wealthwarrriorsofficial 🔔 For everyone who is listening, if this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free!
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ClickFunnels for Beginners, What Actually Works w/Mark Douglas
What happens when you grow up being told to “play it safe”… then end up fighting a war you never signed up for?That’s Mark Douglas’ story. From hustling as a 12-year-old just to play video games, to serving in the U.S. Army, to eventually becoming a ClickFunnels Ambassador and founder of The Mental Marketer, Mark’s journey is anything but ordinary.In this raw and inspiring interview, we cover:Why school train workers, not entrepreneursHow the Army forced him to face fear, discipline, and leadershipThe rise and fall of his first businesses (and the lessons they left behind)How losing his corporate job pushed him into funnels and digital marketingThe mindset shift that turned failure into a six-figure businessMark doesn’t sugarcoat the fight. He shares the real sacrifices, the setbacks, and the breakthroughs that shaped his mission today.If you’ve ever felt stuck in a script that wasn’t written by you, this episode will hit home.👉 Follow and connect with Mark here:🔗 Facebook: Mark Douglas🔗 YouTube: The Mental Marketer🔗 FB Group: Funnel Building 101🔗 Instagram: the_mental_marketer🔔 For everyone who is listening, if this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free!
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How to Start in High Ticket Sales With No Experience w/Princess Bonhomme
She went from panic attacks on every sales call… to closing over $3.4M in deals in just three years.Princess Bonhomme didn’t follow the script. She dropped out of nursing school, walked away from trading, and left behind a life that looked good on paper but was slowly draining her. Instead, she bet everything on learning sales and built a career that gave her freedom, confidence, and purpose.In this raw conversation, Princess opens up about:How she went from terrified of sales to becoming a top closerThe fear of success most people don’t talk aboutWhat it really costs to build a new life (friends, comfort, and old identities)Why most people are already “failing” before they even startHer mindset shifts around money, risk, and identityThis isn’t just about making money, it’s about rewriting the script you were handed.👉 Connect with Princess here:🔗 Facebook: Princess Bonhomme🔗 Instagram: princess_bonhomme🔔 For everyone who is listening, if this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free!
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How to Stop Caring What People Think About You w/Roxy Hops
What do you do when life keeps breaking you… and the system offers no safety net?In this powerful episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, I sit down with Roxy Hops a resilience coach, mental health advocate, and founder of a new healing framework that’s saving lives.Her story is raw, heartbreaking, and deeply inspiring:Growing up in Russia and leaving home at just 17Losing her marriage, her stability, and starting over as a refugee in Latin AmericaFacing the devastating loss of her 22-year-old sister to suicideRebuilding her life with neuroscience, mindfulness, and a mission to prevent others from going through the same painToday, Roxy leads global projects in suicide prevention and is launching a mental health center in Chile for children and young adults.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why trauma can be the beginning of your purpose, not the endHow to break free from cultural conditioning that keeps you stuckWhat resilience really looks like when the odds are against youThe mindset shift that makes you unstoppable, no matter what happens🔗 Find and support Roxy on Facebook: Roxy HopsYou weren't born to follow the script you were born to be free.
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How to Build an Online Business When You Have No Skills w/Sahil Segal
He didn’t start with money, connections, or some perfect plan.He started with debt, side jobs, and a question most people never answer honestly: what if the life you were taught to want is the very thing keeping you trapped?In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, Sahil Segal breaks down how he went from making $125 a month in India, moving to Canada with a $25,000 loan, driving Uber, washing cars, and doing whatever it took, to building a multiple six-figure business helping coaches, consultants, and freelancers grow.But this conversation goes deeper than business.It’s about the programming a lot of people inherit around money, security, and success. Sahil shares what he used to believe, what stopped working, and how his entire identity had to change before his income ever did.We also get into the internal shift most people resist: first you solve your own mess, then that mess becomes the message that helps other people change their lives too.A few turning points from this conversation:Moving countries with pressure on his back and no room to failGetting hacked right after launching his first funnelLearning organic marketing after paid ads blew up in his faceRealizing entrepreneurship stopped being about income and became about impactIn this conversation, you’ll learn:Why most people quit too early, before the real transformation even startsHow to find a skill worth building when you feel like you have nothingWhy being resourceful matters more than being talentedThe mindset shift from chasing money to creating impactWhat it actually means to become the person who can hold successGuest: Sahil Segal👉 Connect with Sahil here:🔗 Facebook: Sahil Segal🔔 For everyone who is listening, If this stirred something in you, don’t ignore it. Please share it with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and remember: You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free!
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How to Question Your Beliefs and Start Thinking for Yourself w/Martha Glory Kartaoui
What if everything you believed about life… wasn’t yours?Martha Glory Kartaoui was born and raised in a religious cult. For 26 years, her thoughts, choices, and even what she could eat were dictated by someone else. She escaped at 26, but the real journey began when she had to un-brainwash herself and rebuild her identity from scratch.Today, she’s a bestselling author, speaker, coach, and founder of Pick Wellness and the TraumaX community, helping people heal their mind, body, and spirit. But the road from trauma to purpose wasn’t straight… and it wasn’t easy.In this conversation, we go deep into:What it’s like to grow up under total control — and how to break freeThe life-changing power of questioning everything you’ve been toldWhy society keeps us financially uneducated (and stuck in debt)The identity traps that keep us playing smallHow to redefine success so it’s yours, not theirsIf you’ve ever felt trapped by your circumstances, conditioned beliefs, or the “script” society hands you, this episode will make you rethink what freedom really means.🔗 Follow Martha:Instagram: @MarthaKartaouiFacebook: Martha Glory KartaouiTraumaX Community: trauma-x.orgYou weren't born to follow the script, you were born to be free.
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How to Stop Feeling Drained All the Time w/Spencer Jones
He was chasing success. But inside, he was falling apart.In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, I sit down with Spencer Jones, founder of the Energizer Movement, to unpack what really happens when the hustle, ego, and personal growth masks finally crack.Spencer was doing everything "right"✔️ Building businesses✔️ Staying positive✔️ Helping othersBut underneath the surface, he felt lost. Burned out. Disconnected from who he really was.When his ego-driven identity finally shattered, Spencer had to start over, from the inside out.🎯 In this interview, you’ll hear:The painful moment he realized he didn’t even know what he liked anymoreWhy traditional self-care doesn’t work if your “cup” is leakingThe hidden beliefs that sabotage most people’s energy and successHow to rebuild your identity and rewire your purposeThe real reason so many people chase money... and still feel empty👇 Connect with Spencer:🌐 Facebook: Spencer Jones 📱 Instagram: @jonesinforYou weren't born to follow the script. You were born to be free.
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How to Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable in Business w/Rachel Kalb
Most people chase success and lose themselves along the way. Rachel Kalb did the opposite.She started as a massage therapist for rock stars and ended up scaling some of the most well-funded wellness startups in the industry. But the deeper she climbed into corporate leadership, the more she felt the soul getting stripped out of her work.That’s when she walked away. Not to retire, but to rise.Rachel is now the founder of Body Mind Spirit World, a global visibility platform spotlighting coaches, healers, and soul-led entrepreneurs. With over 25 years in the wellness world and a deep commitment to conscious leadership, she’s building a movement that blends healing, truth, and visibility in the digital age.In this episode, Rachel and I unpack:Why “success” often starts by getting uncomfortableHow to build a business around your purpose — not just profitWhat most people get wrong about money, value, and showing up onlineHow to lead with integrity and still scale fastWhy authenticity is the marketing strategyRachel’s story will make you question what’s “normal” and remind you of what’s possible.📲 Connect with Rachel here:Instagram: @rachel.kalb.mbaFacebook: Rachel KalbWebsite: https://bodymindspirit.world/LinkedIn: Rachel KalbYou weren’t born to follow the script, you were born to be free.
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Why High Achievers Still Struggle With Impostor Syndrome w/Sheli Yerkes Gartman
What if the thing keeping you stuck isn’t laziness, bad luck, or lack of talent, but the script you’ve been running without even realizing it?In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, Sheli Yerkes Gartman, also known as Sheli G, breaks down the hidden beliefs, patterns, and identity traps that keep smart people overwhelmed, anxious, and underperforming, even when they’re working hard.Sheli didn’t start in personal development. She climbed into director-level roles in lending and healthcare, broke records, and did everything the “right” way. But the deeper shift happened when she realized success is not just about effort, it’s about who you’re becoming, what you’re building, and whether your life actually matches your wiring.This conversation gets into the real stuff, financial literacy, coaching, entrepreneurship, impostor syndrome, burnout, future thinking, and why some people keep creating momentum while others stay stuck in survival mode.You’ll hear how Sheli’s early exposure to personal growth shaped her path, why coaching changed her life, and what she sees over and over again in high performers inside Russell Brunson’s world.In this conversation, you’ll learn:why “activity” and accomplishment are not the same thingthe mindset traits Sheli sees most often in sustainably successful peoplehow overwhelm turns into catastrophic thinking, and how to interrupt itwhy some people are wired to build the future, while others cling to safetywhat high achievers really struggle with behind the scenesthe question to ask when you feel stuck, lost, or anxiousGuest: Sheli Yerkes GartmanConnect with Sheli Yerkes Gartman👇LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sheligFree resource mentioned: Be Your Future Self Now by Dr. Benjamin Hardy, Expert Secrets by Russell BrunsonIf this conversation hit something real for you, subscribe, leave a comment, and start questioning the script you were handed about money, success, and who you’re supposed to become.
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Why School Doesn’t Teach You How to Build Wealth w/Rana Saini
Rana Saini was on track to follow the usual script. Go to school, get a job, have a stable career. But deep down, he knew it wasn’t for him. After working in acting and personal training, Rana turned a new page. Today, he’s helped generate over $750 million in revenue and teaches consultants how to turn their knowledge into real income.You’ll hear how:Growing up in a half-Indian, half-Aussie home shaped his money mindsetHe went from acting to fitness… then into entrepreneurship with no planHe discovered why chasing approval is a trapBusiness became his way to earn back freedom, not just incomeHe sees entrepreneurship as the modern "gladiator’s path"He thinks about money, investing, and building assets in 2025 and beyond🎯 What You’ll Learn:Why financial freedom starts with rejecting the time-for-money trapWhat schools should be teaching (but never will)The mindset shift that helped him build a business with 10:1 ROIHow to figure out your value and turn it into a systemThis one’s deep, practical, and brutally honest.👊 Ready to question everything you were taught about success?You weren’t born to follow the script. You were born to be free.Follow Rana here:📍LinkedIn – Rana Saini💼 Expert Project: https://expertproject.com
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How to Reprogram Your Mind for Success w/Rebecca Hansen
She followed all the rules. Moved countries. Earned the degrees. Climbed the ladder.But none of it felt like freedom.In this raw, honest, and deeply human interview, Rebecca Hansen transformational leadership coach and TEDx speaker walks us through what it takes to rebuild your identity from the ground up.She doesn’t hold back. From unpacking childhood programming to confronting imposter syndrome, Rebecca opens up about the internal rewiring required to escape the “safe path” that left her stuck.We explore:How subconscious beliefs quietly run your life (and how to spot them)Why school can be the slowest road to success (and what to do instead)The emotional cost of chasing safety over fulfillmentWhat real identity work looks like and why most people avoid itThe mindset shifts and money truths that changed everything for herIf you've ever felt like you're doing everything "right" and still feel off track… this episode will wake you up in the best way.👉 Subscribe for more deep-dive conversations like this🔗 Follow Rebecca on Instagram: @iamrebeccahansenYou weren’t born to follow the script.You were born to be free.
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How Introverts Can Build Confidence on Camera w/Nilesh Jain
He had no connections. No confidence. No clue what he was doing.But he showed up anyway… for 365 days straight.Today’s guest, Nilesh Jain, went from sweating through job interviews and doubting his English skills… to hosting over 110 interviews with 8–10 figure CEOs, building a personal brand, and helping creators grow their authority through the power of podcasts.He started with nothing — no network, no audience, just a dream… and a decision to act.In this episode, Nilesh breaks down:The real reason he started an interview show (and how it wasn’t about money)Why consistency is better talent — and the story that proves itHow he rewired his identity from “shy guy” to someone who serves at scaleWhat to do if you’re introverted and scared to speak upWhy the secret to success isn’t confidence… it’s momentumThis conversation is a goldmine for anyone who feels like they’re starting from behind.If you've ever thought:“I’m not ready. I’m not good enough. Who am I to do this?”Nilesh is living proof that none of that matters if you just start.👤 Follow Nilesh Jain:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTubeSearch: Nilesh Jain Podcast or Entrepreneur Warrior Show👋 If this convo helped you, share it with a friend.🎧 Subscribe for more real, raw, freedom-first interviews.🧠 Rethink success. Rewrite your script.You weren’t born to follow the path.You were born to be free.
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How to Stop Self-Sabotaging and Finally Build Confidence w/Nikky Doualle
What happens when someone from a poor family in Northern France decides they refuse to accept their circumstances? In this powerful episode of Brainwashed to be Broke, Nikky Doualle shares her incredible journey from poverty to building a half-million-dollar business in just one year.What You'll Discover:How growing up poor in France sparked an unshakeable determination to succeedWhy she left everything behind to work on yachts in America with zero English skillsThe moment she went from crew member to working directly with A-list celebrities like Johnny DeppHer simple but powerful philosophy: "Do not negotiate with yourself"How she transformed from survival mode to building premium businesses for elite clientsThe difference between masculine goal-setting and feminine flow in businessWhy consciousness and spirituality became her secret weapons in the luxury marketNikky's Incredible Journey: From running champion to yacht crew member to celebrity advisor to luxury brand strategist - Nikki's story proves that your circumstances don't define your destiny. She now mentors the top 5% of entrepreneurs on shifting from running a business to owning a category.Key Takeaways:If they did it, you can do it - there's always a wayPreparation + being yourself = unstoppable combinationThe faster you fail, the quicker you'll succeedYour mission must be bigger than your fearsSuccess is 50% doing, 50% beingConnect with Nikky Doualle: 🌐 Website: nikkydoualle.com 📱 Social: @nikky_doualle (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook)Resources Mentioned:Gem Business ExcellencePremium Attraction Marketing SystemReady to stop negotiating with your limitations? Hit subscribe and turn on notifications - because you weren't born to stay small.#LuxuryBusiness #EntrepreneurMindset #SuccessStory #PersonalDevelopment #BusinessStrategy #PremiumBranding
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Why You Feel Stuck in Life and What to Do About It w/Miles Rubin
Ever wonder how some people create rapid, lasting change while others struggle for years with the same problems? Meet Miles Rubin - a mindset and performance coach who went from being a directionless, overweight 20-something sleeping until 3PM to helping high-level entrepreneurs breakthrough their biggest mental blocks using NLP and hypnosis.What You'll Discover:How Myles went from 290 pounds to fit and successful (and the mindset shift that made it stick)Why he charges $250 to eliminate food cravings in 6 minutes - and why it worksThe difference between changing WHAT you think vs HOW you thinkHow to overcome the "Who am I to charge this much?" limiting beliefWhy your upbringing doesn't determine your success (and what actually does)The simple reframe that turns business rejections into a gameHow to stop comparing yourself to others and start competing with your past selfKey Takeaways:Problems don't exist - only perceptions of problems existBalance is like trying to ride a bike without pedaling - you need to move firstThe meaning you give your circumstances matters more than the circumstances themselves$5,000 is just $5 with three zeros (mindset shifts that change everything)Myles proves that rapid transformation is possible when you work on the structural level of how your mind operates, not just surface-level positive thinking.Connect with Miles Rubin: 📱 Instagram: @officialmilesrubin 📧 Email: [email protected] Covered:NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) explained simplyHypnosis for performance and businessOvercoming limiting beliefs about money and self-worthEntrepreneurship vs corporate mindsetFood psychology and craving eliminationParent influence on success patternsReady to rewire your mindset for success? Hit subscribe and turn on notifications for more breakthrough conversations with top coaches and entrepreneurs.#NLP #MindsetCoaching #Entrepreneurship #PersonalDevelopment #BusinessMindset #SuccessStory #Transformation
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How to Start an Online Business When You Have No Clue Where to Begin w/Akbar Sheikh
Most people do not stay broke because they lack information. They stay broke because they stay stuck in hesitation, fear, and mental noise.In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, Akbar Sheikh breaks down the beliefs that keep people trapped, and the mindset shift that helped him go from repeated failure to real momentum. He shares how being raised around business shaped the way he sees freedom, risk, and possibility, and why most people never build anything because they never fully commit.This conversation gets into the real conflict behind entrepreneurship, not just tactics, but identity. Safety vs freedom. Thinking vs moving. Scarcity vs belief. Akbar makes the case that business is not as complicated as people make it, but your mindset will either unlock everything or quietly sabotage you.We also talk about the programming that teaches people to play small, stay “realistic,” and wait too long to act, while the people who win move fast, get help, and keep going.Key turning points in this conversation include:The way Akbar’s father trained him to think like a builder, not an employeeWhy he says success comes down to refusing to give upThe moment he realized the system was not broken, he was just approaching it wrongWhy offer, funnel, and traffic are the only three things most people need to focus onIn this conversation, you’ll learn:Why inaction is one of the biggest reasons people stay brokeHow mindset affects execution more than most entrepreneurs admitThe three business pieces Akbar believes matter most, offer, funnel, and trafficWhy hiring the right mentor can collapse years of confusionHow AI arbitrage creates one of the easiest entry points for new entrepreneurs todayGuest: Akbar SheikhConnect with Akbar Sheikh👇Website: akbarsheikh.comFree resource mentioned: akbarsheikh.com/giftIf this episode hit something real for you, subscribe, leave a comment, and share the part that challenged your thinking most. This series is about questioning the script, rethinking success, and building freedom on your own terms.#EntrepreneurMindset #BreakTheScript #BrainwashedToBeBroke #AkbarSheikh #FreedomBusiness #AIArbitrage #FaithAndBusiness
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Why high-income jobs still keep people stuck w/Cory Jackson
What if chasing the “perfect career” is the very thing holding you back?In this powerful episode of Brainwashed to Be Broke, Cory Jackson shares how he walked away from the safe, prestigious path of engineering—and lost his social status, most of his friends, and everything familiar.Why? Because deep down, he knew he was built for something more.Now, after leading over $80M in total sales, training hundreds of high-performing closers, and building a thriving business, Cory breaks down the mindset and moments that helped him rewrite his life script.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• Why “go to school, get a job” is a script that rewards obedience, not freedom• The lonely zone most entrepreneurs face—and how to push through it• The moment Cory realized $100K/year wasn't enough (and what he did next)• What corporate employees don’t see about the value they’re already producing• How killing his ego unlocked real growth and income• Why rewards and celebration systems might be the secret to long-term drive• The truth about online business success (and what most people get wrong)This episode is for anyone who's outgrown the life they were told to want… and is ready to build the one they actually want.Connect with Cory Jackson📱 Instagram: @salessilverback🔗 LinkedIn: Cory Jackson | Revenue HavenResources Mentioned:• The Big Leap – Gay Hendricks• The Slight Edge – Jeff Olson• The Magic of Thinking Big – David Schwartz• Modern Wisdom Podcast – Chris Williamson• The Reinvention Formula – Craig SiegelIf you're done following the script…Hit Subscribe, drop a comment, and share this with someone who needs to hear it.
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Best Way to Leave Your 9 to 5 Without Going Broke w/Navneet Kumar
What does it take to go from a small Indian village to helping 100+ businesses scale to six figures?In this powerful episode of Brainwashed to be Broke, Navneet Sau shares his incredible journey from daily-wage family struggles to becoming a ClickFunnels Ambassador who's generated over $20 million in client revenue through Facebook ads.What You'll Discover:Why you should NEVER quit your 9-5 without a plan (his 3-step safety strategy)The "5-to-9" principle that changed everything for his successHow he went from call center worker to Facebook ads expert in just 4 yearsWhy freelancing platforms were his secret weapon (and how to use them today)The mindset shift that separates successful entrepreneurs from dreamersHis exact client acquisition strategy that still works in 2024Why giving away knowledge is the fastest path to attracting premium clientsThe Golden Rule: Master ONE skill for 1,000 days rather than jumping between shiny objects.Navneet's story proves that your background doesn't determine your future - your daily actions do. From a middle-class student with no connections to helping hundreds of businesses scale, this is entrepreneurship at its rawest and most inspiring.If you're stuck in the 9-5 grind dreaming of entrepreneurship, this episode will give you the roadmap.Connect with Navneet Sau:📱 Facebook: Navneet Kumar (ClickFunnels Ambassador Badge)🔥 Specializes in: Facebook Ads, Funnel Optimization, Business ScalingKey Lessons:Build skills while employed (safety first approach)Focus on high-paying skills: copywriting, ads, design, AIBecome insanely valuable in your chosen communitiesExecute knowledge immediately - don't just consumeReady to escape the 9-5 trap? Subscribe for more real entrepreneurship stories that cut through the BS and show you what actually works.
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How to Stop Caring What People Think and Build Your Brand w/Brittney Hall
What happens when even entrepreneurial parents create golden handcuffs?In this eye-opening episode of Brainwashed to be Broke, Brittany Hull reveals how she built a million-dollar network marketing business, achieved the "perfect life" her family envisioned, and still felt trapped. Her story proves that success without alignment is just a prettier prison.What You'll Discover:Why growing up with entrepreneur parents doesn't guarantee freedom-thinkingHow "safety" can become the enemy of your authentic successThe real reason she sold her dream house and 80 acres to move across the countryWhy she walked away from a 7-figure network marketing business at its peakThe mindset shift that transformed her from employee to agency owner making multiple 6 figuresHow to build authority and relationships before you need themBrittney Hall scaled a team of over 100 coaches before age 30, built a million-dollar network marketing business, and now runs The Revenue Agency helping coaches and creators build profitable brands. But her real superpower? Knowing when to walk away from "success" that doesn't align with who you're meant to be.This episode is perfect if you:Feel successful on paper but empty insideStruggle with family expectations about your careerWant to transition from employee to entrepreneurNeed to understand the power of relationships in businessFeel stuck in someone else's definition of successConnect with Brittney Hall: 🌐 Website: therevenueagency.com 📱 Social: @thebrittneyhall (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn)Key Takeaways:Success without alignment is just sophisticated sufferingPeople don't move toward solutions until the problem gets big enoughBuilding authority happens before you need clients, not afterFear and doubt will come - do it anywayNot everyone will like you, and that's perfectly fineReady to stop living someone else's script? Hit subscribe and turn on notifications—because your authentic success story is waiting to be written.
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How to Follow Your Passion Without Staying Broke w/Jenn Gray
Are you living someone else's script?In this eye-opening episode of Brainwashed to be Broke, Jenn Gray shares her incredible journey from believing she had to choose between passion and profit to building an authentic empire on her own terms.What You'll Discover:Why the "follow your passion = stay poor" belief is a dangerous lie.How religious and cultural programming kept her stuck for decades.The painful but necessary process of losing everything to find herself.Why authenticity isn't just a buzzword—it's your competitive advantage.The exact mindset shifts that transformed her from poverty-level earnings to success.How to start rebuilding when you don't even know who you really are.Jenn Gray went from making poverty-level wages in ministry to building a thriving coaching business and podcast—all by embracing who she really was instead of who she thought she should be.If you're tired of living someone else's definition of success, this episode is for you.Connect with Jenn Gray: 🌐 Website: imjenngray.com 🎧 Podcast: Be Jennuine Podcast 📱 Social: @imjenngrayResources Mentioned:"The Magic of Thinking Big""Reinvention Formula" by Craig Siegel"The Slight Edge"Mel Robbins PodcastReady to rewrite your script? Subscribe and turn on notifications—because you weren't born to follow the script. You were born to be FREE!
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Employee Mindset vs Entrepreneur Mindset w/Jackie Lacroix
She did everything “right.”Perfect grades. Prestigious schools. Elite credentials.And still… something felt off.In this episode of Brainwashed To Be Broke, Jackie Lacroix shares how being the model student almost locked her into a life that looked successful, but felt small.From growing up as the responsible, high-achieving “good girl” to earning degrees from top universities, Jackie mastered the system. But mastering the system isn’t the same as owning your life.What shifted?A moment of realizing she was good at the game… but the game wasn’t built for freedom.We unpack the invisible programming behind school, competition, achievement, and identity. Why so many entrepreneurs accidentally build another job. Why confidence isn’t personality, it’s survival training. And how most people are competing in a game they never consciously chose.Core conflict:The tension between obedience and independence. Between winning and actually living. Between being impressive and being free.Key turning points in Jackie’s story:• Watching academia reward compliance more than originality• Realizing she stayed in school because it was safe, not aligned• Seeing how early competition wires us for fear and comparison• Choosing to build a business that serves life, not consumes itIn this conversation, you’ll learn:• Why high achievers often struggle most with freedom• How school conditions you to compete, not create• The psychology behind bullying, comparison, and “winning”• How to build confidence that doesn’t depend on approval• What it actually means to design a business around your valuesGuest: Jackie LacroixConnect with Jackie 👇🔗 Facebook: Jackie Lacroix🔗 Instagram: @jackielacroixofficial🔗 Website: jackielacroix.com📚 Her book: The Bombshell Manifesto: A Christian Woman's Guide to Being Fiercely Feminine🔔 If this episode stirred something in you, don't ignore it. Share It with someone who needs to hear this. Subscribe, leave a comment and remember, you weren't born to follow the script, you were born to be free.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Brainwashed to Be Broke is a show about exposing the beliefs, narratives, and conditioning that keep people financially weak, dependent, and stuck.Hosted by Adam Rother, each episode explores the hidden scripts behind money, success, identity, entrepreneurship, and power with founders, experts, creators, and high-level thinkers who have challenged the norm and built lives on their own terms.On this channel:👉 Conversational: raw, honest conversations about the lies people had to unlearn, the identity shifts that changed everything, and the patterns that separate scarcity from sovereignty.👉 Educational: deeper breakdowns on money, leverage, AI, marketing, systems, and the mental models behind building a freer, more self-directed life.Most people are not broke by accident. They are broke by conditioning. This show is about breaking the script, reclaiming your mind, and building the kind of wealth, power, and freedom that cannot be
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