🚀 What if the fear you’ve been avoiding is the doorway to the clarity your team needs most? In this episode of the Built On Purpose Podcast, Max Hansen sits down with Joel Weldon, Hall of Fame speaker and creator of the Ultimate Speaking System. Joel has coached over 10,000 speakers and delivered more than 3,000 talks. He explains why great speakers aren’t born, they’re built and why performance doesn’t matter nearly as much as results. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Why great speaking isn’t about cha...
Jun 24, 2025•47 min•Ep. 120
🚀 AI isn’t just a buzzword. It’s changing how companies hire. In this episode of the Built On Purpose Podcast, Max Hansen shares how artificial intelligence is transforming the hiring game and why getting your fundamentals right still matters most. From resume screening to candidate scoring, AI has already changed the playing field. But without the right framework, it’s easy to fall behind or misuse the tools entirely. Max outlines what leaders need to know about AI in hiring, how to stay compe...
Jun 17, 2025•19 min•Ep. 119
🚀 How to build a business that doesn’t depend on you. In this episode of the Built On Purpose Podcast, Max Hansen talks with Chris Ronzio, founder and CEO of Trainual, the world’s leading playbook platform for growing businesses. Chris breaks down how he scaled from a one-man consulting gig into a global SaaS company, what founders get wrong about SOPs, and why delegation is the secret to freedom. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Why most founders document SOPs for the wrong reasons ✅ How to delegate on...
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 118
🚀 From JetBlue to Southwest, culture architect Ann Rhoades has helped shape some of the most admired brands in the world. In this episode of the Built On Purpose Podcast, Ann shares how to define values, link them to behaviors, and make culture a measurable performance driver. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Why defining values is only step one ✅ How behaviors connect values to action ✅ Why culture is not soft — it's measurable ✅ How to make values a daily leadership habit 🔥 Memorable Quotes: ✨ “Your ...
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 117
🚀 What happens when a leader loses their purpose? In this solo episode of the Built On Purpose Podcast, Max Hansen shares how he lost his own sense of purpose, how that led to founding Y Scouts, and why meaningful work and values-driven leadership are more critical now than ever before. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Why the promise of tech and social media has failed to connect us ✅ How to structure job roles and hiring around purpose ✅ Simple ways to prevent offer rejections and counteroffers ✅ Why ...
May 27, 2025•48 min•Ep. 116
🚀 From collapse to clarity. In this episode of the Built On Purpose Podcast, Michael Erath shares how losing everything during the Great Recession led him to redefine what it means to lead and build elite organizations from the inside out. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Why emotional intelligence is critical in leadership ✅ The five obsessions that drive elite organizations ✅ Why your people strategy is your growth strategy ✅ How to lead through systems without losing your soul 🔥 Memorable Quotes: ✨ ...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 115
🚀 What if your pain isn’t the problem, but the signal? In this episode of the Built On Purpose Podcast, Dr. Kevin Preston shares how true healing requires presence, energy alignment, and deep inner listening. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Why most modern health systems overlook the root cause of illness ✅ The power of Chinese medicine and energy clearing to restore balance ✅ What hooks and cords are and how they drain our energy ✅ Why healing often starts with slowing down and listening within 🔥 Mem...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 114
🚀 From trauma to transformational leadership. In this episode of the Built On Purpose Podcast, Andy Maurer shares how emotional health shapes leadership success, how unresolved trauma impacts executive performance, and how leaders can step into wholeness. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Why trauma is often the hidden driver behind leadership struggles ✅ How emotional health impacts decision-making, relationships, and results ✅ The tools leaders can use to process stress and avoid burnout ✅ How Pursue W...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 113
🚀 From trading floors to emotional freedom. In this episode of the Built On Purpose Podcast, Cal Callahan shares how deep inner work and courage to reinvent led to a life filled with authenticity, purpose, and clarity. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Why traditional success often masks deeper desires ✅ How to heal emotional wounds through inner work ✅ Why simplifying your life can lead to more abundance ✅ How betting on yourself creates true freedom 🔥 Memorable Quotes: ✨ “When you finally connect to y...
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 112
🚀 From gang unit to national television. In this episode of the Built On Purpose Podcast, Sean “Sticks” Larkin shares his 25-year law enforcement journey and how a twist of fate led him to co-host On Patrol: Live. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✅ What most people misunderstand about police work ✅ How Sean transitioned from chasing suspects to hosting crime shows ✅ The importance of emotional balance for first responders ✅ Why purpose matters more than rank or spotlight 🔥 Memorable Quotes: ✨ “Being a po...
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 111
🚀 From canceled leases to a world-class racetrack. In this episode of the Built On Purpose Podcast, Jason Plotke shares how he turned a canceled track lease and a few phone calls into one of the top motorsport destinations in the country. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✅ What it takes to build a business around your passion ✅ How Apex became one of the most member-centric racetracks in the country ✅ Why Radical racing cars created radical growth ✅ The importance of building a brand through experience an...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 110
🚀 From chaos to clarity. In this episode of the Built On Purpose Podcast, Mathew Pritchard shares his journey from fame and addiction to fitness and purpose. The former Dirty Sanchez star now inspires through plant-based living, cold water swims, and ultra-endurance events. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✅ What it’s like to walk away from fame and start over ✅ How extreme endurance transformed his mind and body ✅ Why sobriety gave him more than the party ever could ✅ Tips for eating clean, staying focus...
Apr 08, 2025•52 min•Ep. 109
🚀 Most people don’t need more time. They need more clarity. In this episode of the Built On Purpose Podcast, Eric Partaker shares how to build an anti-fragile life, the power of identity, and a simple habit that can change everything. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Why identity is the foundation of performance ✅ How to use the 3 Alarms to align your day with your goals ✅ The difference between resilience and anti-fragility ✅ How to think, plan, and live like a high-performer 🔥 Memorable Quotes: ✨ “Yo...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 108
🚀 From forecasting the weather to forecasting purpose. In this episode of the Built On Purpose Podcast, we explore Jerrid Sebesta’s journey from local meteorologist to speaker, coach, and author of Life Undeferred. He shares how aligning mind, body, and spirit changed his life and how it can change yours, too. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✅ How to rewrite your story by changing how you think ✅ Why your healing is actually a revealing ✅ The importance of aligning with your true self ✅ Why grit alone wi...
Mar 25, 2025•56 min•Ep. 107
🚀 How do you turn branding into an immersive experience? In this episode of the Built On Purpose Podcast, we explore how Blue Media revolutionized event branding and large-scale activations, executing everything from the Super Bowl to the World Cup. Jared Smith shares his lessons in business growth, leadership, and what it means to innovate at scale. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✅ How Blue Media grew from a small print shop to a global branding powerhouse ✅ The leadership lessons from handling Super B...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 106
🚀 AI is transforming business, are you ready? In this episode of the Built On Purpose Podcast, host Max Hansen sits down with Chris Johnson, CEO of LaneTerralever and Managing Partner at TomorrowToday, to explore how AI is revolutionizing industries, leadership, and the future of work. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✅ The biggest misconceptions business leaders have about AI ✅ How AI is enhancing productivity and decision-making across industries ✅ Why data quality is crucial for AI implementation ✅ The...
Mar 11, 2025•58 min•Ep. 105
Episode Overview In this episode, Max sits down with Scott Jagodzinski, founder of Argent Alpha, a community dedicated to helping men over 50 optimize their health, mindset, and overall performance. Scott shares his journey into health and fitness, why he created Argent Alpha, and how men can take control of their future by implementing strong habits, fitness routines, and community-driven accountability. Scott also dives into the importance of resistance training, hydration, longevity-focused f...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 104
Episode Summary: In this episode of Built on Purpose, Max Hansen sits down with Dr. Laura Gallaher to explore the psychology of leadership, self-acceptance, and organizational culture. Dr. Gallaher shares insights from her early career at NASA, where she was hired to help transform the agency’s culture after the Columbia Space Shuttle tragedy. Together, they discuss the importance of psychological safety, self-awareness, and accountability in leadership, and how leaders can foster environments t...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 103
In this episode of Built on Purpose, Max Hansen sits down with Greg Glassman, the founder of CrossFit, to discuss his revolutionary impact on fitness, business, and beyond. Key Highlights: ✅ The Origins of CrossFit Glassman’s journey started as a young gymnast seeking functional strength and endurance beyond traditional training. His early work with police and firefighters exposed gaps in conventional fitness, leading him to develop CrossFit’s high-intensity, functional movement approach. CrossF...
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 102
On this episode of Built on Purpose, host Max Hansen sits down with renowned TV personality Jason Kennedy. From years of interviewing Hollywood’s biggest stars on E! News to hosting new sports shows like The Wager and Swing By, Jason shares his journey of reinvention. He opens up about the challenges of having his show canceled during COVID, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and how fatherhood has become his greatest and most fulfilling role yet. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on re...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 101
In this episode of The Built on Purpose Podcast, host Max Hansen sits down with Noah Dipasquale, founder of Epic Golf, to explore how his company is transforming the golf industry. Described as the Napster of golf memberships, Epic Golf is redefining access to the game by offering a unique shared membership model that continues to grow at an impressive rate. Noah shares insights into the evolving golf landscape, the entrepreneurial journey of building and scaling a business, and the challenges o...
Jan 28, 2025•57 min•Ep. 100
Discover how Jason Richardson is reshaping the golf industry with inclusivity, creative marketing, and bold branding through Bad Birdie. Hear about his Shark Tank experience, the connection between fitness and business performance, and why having the right second-in-command can transform your entrepreneurial journey. This episode is packed with inspiration for business leaders and innovators alike!
Jan 22, 2025•57 min•Ep. 99
In this episode of the Built on Purpose Podcast, Max Hansen sits down with former NHL enforcer Kelly Chase. Known for his grit and determination on the ice, Kelly shares how those same qualities helped him face his toughest opponent yet—leukemia. Hear Kelly’s inspiring story of resilience, family, and finding purpose in life’s biggest battles. Don’t miss this powerful conversation about leadership, legacy, and the fight for what matters most.
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 98
On this episode, Max Hansen interviews Tom Kelly, the founder of Charity Auctions Today and the Co-Founder of CompCorePro. Tom Kelly is a dynamic entrepreneur and consultant known for his innovative approaches to reducing costs and enhancing efficiency for businesses and nonprofits. With a remarkable track record of launching three successful companies, Tom has made significant strides in both sectors. -- For Businesses: Tom is renowned for his expertise in managing workers' compensation. His un...
Jun 13, 2024•56 min•Ep. 97
On this episode, Max Hansen interviews Dr. Patty Ann Tublin, the CEO and Founder of Relationship Toolbox LLC. Dr. Patty Ann is a human behavior, motivation, and performance expert, specializing in the development of emotional intelligence and communication skills that promote optimal individual and group performance, impacting the bottom line. On top of that, she has extensive academic credentials, including a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, two Master’s Degrees, and a coaching certification. ...
May 31, 2024•50 min•Ep. 96
On this episode, Max Hansen interviews Alastair Sanderson. Alister Sanderson is the CEO of Operio Group, a transformative enterprise specializing in comprehensive solutions for the food, beverage, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical manufacturing industries. Since its inception in 2022, merging the expertise of LFA Machines and Vivion Inc, Operio Group has rapidly evolved from a small-scale operation with under 30 employees and $10 million in revenue, to a robust organization with over 300 employe...
May 01, 2024•52 min•Ep. 95
Welcome to Episode 94 of the Built on Purpose Podcast, brought to you by Y Scouts. On this episode, Max Hansen interviews Sherry Rais. Sherry Rais is a visionary entrepreneur dedicated to revolutionizing mental healthcare in the workplace. She is the Co-founder and CEO of Enthea, a mental health company dedicated to integrating psychedelic-assisted therapy in the workplace. Through Enthea, she's pioneering the incorporation of ketamine therapy as an employee health benefit, aiming to enhance men...
Nov 06, 2023•49 min•Ep. 94
Welcome to Episode 93 of the Built on Purpose Podcast, brought to you by Y Scouts. On this episode, Max Hansen interviews Alex Kirby. Alex Kirby is the CEO of Total Family Management (TFM), a company dedicated to improving family dynamics by offering private family coaching services. Through TFM, he aims to enhance communication, emotional intelligence, and overall family life by providing structured workshops and a platform for families to work on their relationships. On this episode, Alex div...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 93
Kim Scott is the author of Just Work and Radical Candor and co-founder of a company that helps people put the ideas in her books into practice. Kim was a CEO coach at Dropbox, Qualtrics, Twitter, and other tech companies. She was a member of the faculty at Apple University and before that led AdSense, YouTube, and DoubleClick teams at Google. Press: A Big Change for Candor, Inc. What We Learned About Radical Candor From Kim Scott Connect: Radical Candor on Instagram Kim Scott on LinkedIn Y Scout...
Sep 28, 2023•58 min•Ep. 92
Mark C. Crowley is the author of “Lead From The Heart: Transformational Leadership For The 21st Century,” and his mission is to fundamentally change how we lead people in workplaces around the globe. Mark is a regular columnist for Fast Company Magazine and has been published in USA Today, Reuters, Forbes, the Stanford Social Innovation Review, the Huffington Post, Gallup, The Financial Times, CEO Magazine, Great Britain, and the Seattle Times. His two LinkedIn Pulse articles on inspiring a 21st...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 91
