Send us a text What if finding meaning wasn't about discovering your purpose, but choosing your enemy? Rick Walker's revolutionary approach turns traditional self-help wisdom on its head. Walker's journey from a modest two-bedroom childhood home to scaling nonprofits across 53 countries and building businesses with hundreds of employees didn't follow a conventional path. Early in our conversation, he reveals the pivotal moments that transformed his trajectory - chance encounters with mentors who...
Jul 08, 2025•52 min•Season 5Ep. 246
Send us a text What does someone learn after 30 years as a trial attorney and 400 cases? Criminal defense lawyer Tad Nelson reveals it's not the victories that shape exceptional attorneys—it's the losses and what comes after. Sitting down with the #ClockedIn podcast, Nelson shares his surprising practice of inviting jurors for coffee after trials to understand their perspectives. "You learn so much by spending time with the jury," he explains. "They tell you what they liked, what pissed them off...
Jul 01, 2025•53 min•Season 5Ep. 245
Send us a text When Ronald Reagan spoke at John Solleder's college commencement in 1983, he planted two seeds that would transform the young graduate's life forever: an appreciation for capitalism's liberating power and the critical importance of mentorship. That same year, John launched his first business and began a 40-year journey that would see him build four massive organizations and generate millions in sales. John's story is a masterclass in the power of continuous growth and adaptation. ...
Jun 24, 2025•46 min•Season 5Ep. 244
Send us a text What happens when you trade your corner office for a street piano and find more meaning in playing for strangers than climbing the corporate ladder? Steven Ridley's remarkable journey from investment banker to globe-trotting pianist reveals the transformative power of following your instincts, even when logic screams otherwise. "I'd wake up miserable, knowing all I'm going to do today is something that's going to make me more miserable," Steven confesses about his former banking c...
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 243
Send us a text What would you give up to create the life you truly want? For Whitney Bonds, the answer was clear: television time, social outings, and sleep could all take a backseat to her dream of staying home with her children while building a thriving business. Whitney's transformation began during her second pregnancy when her priorities shifted dramatically. Though she had embraced the traditional path—college, corporate career, marriage—she now wanted something different. The challenge? S...
Jun 10, 2025•43 min•Season 5Ep. 242
Send us a text What separates truly influential leaders from those who merely complete tasks? It all comes down to how they communicate. Laura Camacho, host of "Develop Your Executive Presence" podcast, reveals the critical mistake most leaders make: focusing too heavily on proving themselves rather than adding value to others. In this thought-provoking conversation, Laura introduces the powerful "flashlight concept" — the idea that in every interaction, we're either shining the light on ourselv...
Jun 03, 2025•40 min•Season 5Ep. 241
Send us a text What happens when everything you've built crumbles overnight? For Leo Popik, founder and CEO of Leading Peers, this wasn't a hypothetical question but a devastating reality that forced him to completely reinvent his life and career. Leo's story begins with an already challenging situation—moving his family from Brazil to the US in 2017 and battling through a grueling immigration process that cost $70,000 in legal fees while putting immense strain on his successful international ev...
May 27, 2025•37 min•Season 5Ep. 241
Send us a text What if your greatest weakness could become your superpower? David Price's journey from welfare recipient and drug addict to multimillion-dollar CEO reveals how even our darkest traits can fuel extraordinary success when properly channeled. In this raw and revealing conversation, David pulls back the curtain on his transformation journey. He candidly shares his early financial missteps - like impulsively buying a BMW M5 competition sight unseen and trading in perfectly good vehicl...
May 20, 2025•48 min•Season 5Ep. 239
Send us a text What separates those who thrive from those who merely survive? The answer lies in adopting a fighter's mindset—a perspective that transforms how you approach life's challenges. When life gets heavy, many of us default to checking out: complaining, mindless scrolling, or simply waiting for better conditions. But fighters create their own momentum. They find strength in messy situations and refuse to let difficult moments define them. This episode unpacks three powerful strategies t...
May 16, 2025•3 min
Send us a text What happens when uncertainty becomes your superpower? In this riveting conversation with Christian Ray Flores—entrepreneur, high-performance coach, and philanthropist—we explore how extreme adversity can transform into extraordinary strength. Christian's story reads like a gripping novel: witnessing military coups, living as a refugee while his father was imprisoned in a concentration camp, observing civil wars unfold, and seeing the Soviet empire collapse firsthand. Rather than ...
May 13, 2025•46 min•Season 5Ep. 238
Send us a text Burnout doesn't discriminate—it affects everyone from CEOs to stay-at-home parents. When juggling family commitments, career demands, social connections, and personal aspirations becomes overwhelming, our bodies and minds send clear distress signals. Recognizing these warning signs—persistent fatigue, increasing irritability, motivation loss, and disconnection—is your first defense against spiraling deeper into burnout. This focused guide delivers exactly what busy, overwhelmed pe...
May 09, 2025•5 min•Season 5Ep. 244
Send us a text William Young's journey as a Certified Financial Planner spans over 21 years, but his most powerful insight comes from an unexpected source—his neurodiversity. As someone on the autism spectrum, William transformed what many would consider a challenge into his professional superpower: the ability to remain emotionally steady during market turbulence when others panic. Our conversation takes us through the Five Pillars framework Jordan uses with clients: mental health, physical hea...
May 06, 2025•46 min•Season 5Ep. 243
Send us a text Discovering your purpose before taking action creates the foundation for meaningful progress and prevents wasted effort in wrong directions. Taking time to establish your five-year vision gives you clear directional awareness that transforms daily decision-making. • A two-millimeter shift changes your entire trajectory, just like one degree change in an airplane's path leads to a completely different destination • Set aside 30-60 minutes to zoom out and determine where you want to...
May 02, 2025•4 min•Season 5Ep. 242
Send us a text Dive into a powerful conversation with Matt Ballard as we explore the intricacies of managing both a thriving business and a fulfilling family life. The episode unfolds with engaging anecdotes, from humorous personal stories to heartfelt lessons that highlight the challenges and victories of juggling responsibilities. Matt candidly shares his approach to prioritization, emphasizing that the key isn't perfect balance but rather an adaptable strategy that shifts according to life’s ...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Season 5Ep. 241
Send us a text Genuine hospitality isn't just a business strategy—it's a way of life for Gino Tiozzo, second-generation owner of Tampa's legendary Donatello Restaurant. In this revealing conversation, Gino shares how a foundation of respect and attentiveness has sustained his family's restaurant for an extraordinary 40 years. "To sum it up in one word, it's hospitality," Gino explains, crediting his father Guido for teaching him to treat customers as though they were entering their home. This ph...
Apr 29, 2025•55 min•Season 5Ep. 240
Send us a text Have you ever stopped to define what makes a day "good" or "bad"? In this compact, value-packed episode of Hashtag Clocked In podcast, I share a perspective shift that could completely transform how you experience every single day of your life. Most of us unconsciously allow external circumstances to dictate whether we're having a "good" or "bad" day. When your boss criticizes you, traffic is terrible, or small mishaps pile up, you might write off the entire day as "bad" without a...
Apr 25, 2025•4 min•Season 5Ep. 239
Send us a text What separates truly exceptional leaders from those who merely hold positions of authority? Jim Carlough's leadership journey—from being elected city councilman at 22 to navigating complex corporate environments—reveals a profound truth: authentic leadership flows from how we treat people in every moment, not just during formal meetings or decision-making. Through personal stories that span decades, Jim introduces us to his "non-negotiable pillar" of leadership integrity—a daily p...
Apr 24, 2025•37 min•Season 5Ep. 238
Send us a text Is e-commerce still viable in today's economic climate? According to Neil Twa, CEO of Voltage Holdings which manages more than 21 brands, the answer is an emphatic yes. With Amazon showing consistent 13% annual growth and container shipping costs dropping significantly, Neil is doubling down on his e-commerce investments for 2025, seeing tremendous opportunity on the horizon. Throughout this enlightening conversation, Neil shares his remarkable journey from IBM corporate life to e...
Apr 22, 2025•47 min•Season 5Ep. 237
Send us a text Freedom arrives in an unexpected package: the realization that no one is coming to save you. This liberating truth sits at the heart of Jordan Edwards' powerful five-minute Value Bomb that might just transform how you approach everything in your life. Drawing from Jocko Willink's concept of "Extreme Ownership," Jordan challenges us to embrace radical accountability – not just for our obvious choices, but for everything that touches our lives. This mindset shift eliminated his tend...
Apr 18, 2025•5 min•Season 5Ep. 236
Send us a text What if the secret to transforming your health isn't found in radical changes, but in the small actions you take consistently every day? Thoryn Stephens, founder of Brain.One, reveals the extraordinary power of micro habits in this eye-opening conversation about optimizing performance and preventing disease. Thoryn's journey from competitive skiing to marathon running and Ironman triathlons taught him something profound: structured frameworks built on small, trackable actions crea...
Apr 17, 2025•31 min•Season 5Ep. 235
Send us a text Chris Champion, an investor and tech enthusiast, reveals how AI is reshaping the professional landscape and why embracing this technology is crucial for staying relevant. With over 120 companies under his belt and $300 million raised, Chris shares how AI is efficiently automating tasks traditionally performed by high-paying professionals, showcasing real-world applications like his project, Champion Introductions. His transformative insights highlight AI's potential to significant...
Apr 15, 2025•44 min•Season 5Ep. 234
Send us a text The concept of global citizenship has undergone a dramatic transformation in the post-COVID world. What was once considered an unusual lifestyle choice has now become a strategic necessity for many high-net-worth individuals and forward-thinking entrepreneurs seeking to protect their wealth and expand their freedoms. Jeremy Savory joins us to share his journey as the founder of The Millionaire Migrant" – a British expatriate who left his homeland in 2000 and has since built a thri...
Apr 10, 2025•55 min•Season 5Ep. 233
Send us a text Ever wondered what it takes to leave the corporate grind and truly transform your life? Maxwell Nee, Chief Revenue Officer at ScoreApp, shares his inspiring journey from a conventional career to the exhilarating world of entrepreneurship. He doesn't shy away from discussing the fears and challenges that come with such a leap, including the scarcity-minded support systems and the lack of guidance that often hinders new ventures. Maxwell's story takes a dramatic turn with his bold m...
Apr 08, 2025•54 min•Season 5Ep. 232
Send us a text Dr. Robin Hills, an esteemed business psychologist and the visionary director of EI4Change, joins us to unravel the pivotal role of emotional intelligence in the realm of business. We'll explore how emotional intelligence is not just a leadership buzzword but a critical skill for effective decision-making, communication, and relationship-building. Inspired by Daniel Goleman's groundbreaking work, Dr. Hills shares his transformative journey of overcoming multiple redundancies and i...
Apr 01, 2025•34 min•Season 5Ep. 231
Send us a text What happens when your income hits a ceiling? Rob Levin, founder of CIS Ventures LLC, reveals the missing link between working hard and achieving true financial freedom on this eye-opening episode of #Clocked In. Money isn't just numbers on a balance sheet—it's the fuel that powers your options in life. Rob pulls back the curtain on how investing serves as the critical bridge between trading time for dollars and creating sustainable wealth that works while you sleep. But his insig...
Mar 27, 2025•53 min•Season 5Ep. 230
Send us a text What if you could transform the most challenging circumstances into a springboard for success? Meet Pascal Backham, an inspiring entrepreneur and life strategist who turned his turbulent beginnings into a launchpad for founding multiple companies and coaching thousands. Pascal shares how his experiences of growing up in an orphanage and battling homelessness in Switzerland led him to discover purpose and discipline through Taekwondo. This martial art not only became his refuge but...
Mar 25, 2025•46 min•Season 5Ep. 229
Send us a text Discover the art of aligning your financial priorities with personal goals, as Brigham Dallas, founder of Hello Sugar, joins us to share his transformative strategies. Learn from Brigham's approach to smart spending and managing finances effectively, inspired by Ramit Sethi's principles. With insights on organizing financial goals and maintaining harmony in personal relationships, Brigham's wisdom promises to reshape your perspective on money management. Our conversation doesn't s...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Season 5Ep. 228
Send us a text Uncle Matt's Organic is not just a brand; it's a testament to family legacy, resilience, and the pursuit of sustainable agriculture. Matt McLean shares his journey from childhood in Florida citrus groves to building a successful organic orange juice business, emphasizing the importance of quality and community connections. • The evolution of Uncle Matt's Organic and its commitment to organic farming • Lessons learned from family challenges and citrus greening disease • Insights in...
Mar 18, 2025•42 min•Season 5Ep. 227
Send us a text Drew Berman's path to success wasn't paved with immediate victories, but rather illuminated by the hard-earned wisdom from his failures. As he reveals in this raw and powerful conversation, his early years in network marketing yielded zero income for five years—a struggle so profound it nearly cost him his marriage and required a family intervention. The breakthrough came when Drew discovered his unique superpower—merging three distinct worlds: network marketing, peak performance ...
Mar 13, 2025•44 min•Season 5Ep. 226
Send us a text Ever wondered how globalization is reshaping our world? Kerim Kfuri, a global entrepreneur and supply chain guru, joins us to unveil the intricacies of this transformation. From his financial governance roots to founding the pioneering Atlas Network, Kerim shares insights on navigating the complex web of global supply chains. Discover how technology bridges gaps and unlocks opportunities, influencing everything from business interactions to our daily lives. Writing is more than ju...
Mar 11, 2025•47 min•Season 5Ep. 225
