Dr. Kelly has an inspiring story of personal growth and transformation. After completing his PhD, he married a woman with the same name as him, which caused some confusion for everyone, including the TSA. His ego then wanted to take advantage of his newfound identity and use it to get things. He spent a few years getting to know himself apart from his ego and discovered that he loved to write something he had never considered before. His blog went viral and he ended up on the Today Show, which l...
Dec 27, 2022•52 min•Ep. 46
This conversation is about vertical development, a concept that was invented about 10 years ago. It comes from the field of developmental psychology, which has been around since the 1880s. Vertical development is the idea that adults can develop and go through different stages, just like children do. Ryan shared his experience of going from a prevention mindset to a promotion mindset and how it changed his life. He credits this shift to reading The Five Minute Journal and doing an exercise every...
Dec 20, 2022•57 min•Ep. 45
What comes to mind when you see a successful person? If you're like most people, you automatically assume they must have had it easy. Or maybe they overcame one or two hard things. But the reality is, we all have challenges. And there is no better person to share how challenges shape our lives than Marcia Martins. Matt Drinkhahn and Marcia Martins have an amazing discussion about navigating challenges by figuring yourself out first and co-creating your own reality. Marcia is an entrepreneur, exe...
Dec 13, 2022•57 min•Ep. 44
Do you trade time for money? Newsflash - there’s only so much time you can trade for money. It would be best if you focused on giving value. Find out what people want and give it to them. Remember, if the only thing you can give is your time, then you will be stuck where you’re at forever. In today’s episode, Matt Drinkhahn sits down with Eric Wohlwend to discuss lessons on how to adapt to any situation, raise your kids to be winners, and why it’s really hard to live a good life without money. E...
Dec 09, 2022•51 min•Ep. 43
Are you like most people who never explore what they want their life to look like, let alone take action and make it happen? If so, here’s a harsh truth: you will never live up to your potential unless you take action. Whether you’ve got unclear goals or are simply afraid of failing, the only thing standing in the way of your success or happiness is you. If you’re afraid of trying new things and would rather remain miserable than fail miserably, this podcast is for you. Josh Painter is an Action...
Dec 06, 2022•33 min•Ep. 42
If you don't risk anything, you risk everything. If you are too afraid to do anything for fear of failure or embarrassment, you have lost the opportunity for failure and any possibility of success. Life is short; the minute you were born, it got risky. So instead of asking for security, seek adventure. Remember, it's not about how long you live but how you live. Rob Moore is an entrepreneur, investor, prolific podcaster, and Author of 18 Amazon bestsellers. He lives up to his brand and disrupts ...
Nov 29, 2022•45 min•Ep. 41
Are the tangible assets you’re pursuing worth the relational capital you’re spending? Just because you are providing for your family financially doesn’t mean you’re meeting all of their needs. Yes, you may have a pocket full of money, but you must realize there is no greater gift than the love of family. Aaron is a professional coach, mastermind group facilitator, and author of View From The Top. For 42 years, Aaron has been a successful businessman and owner of fourteen lucrative businesses. He...
Nov 22, 2022•45 min•Ep. 40
How would you react if the person you thought would guide you to greatness told you you're a waste of space? Imagine how troubled you'd feel when even your coaches don't believe you have what it takes to make it. If you feel everybody and everything is going against you, remember it takes one person to believe in you, see your talent, take a risk on you, and change your life. And that person better be you. Laura Wilkinson is an American diver, 3-time Olympian, and Olympic gold medalist. She is t...
Nov 15, 2022•39 min•Ep. 39
Major life events come packed with a full array of emotions. For example, getting that long overdue promotion can be a happy event. On the other hand, losing a parent can be quite destructive. But here's the thing, however dramatic these events are, they can still provide us with perspectives and opportunities to change our lives. Matt Gilhooly is the host of The Life Shift Podcast, where he has candid conversations with people about the pivotal moments that dramatically changed their lives. His...
Nov 02, 2022•46 min•Ep. 38
Dr. William Sparks is an associate professor of behavioral science and has consulted with numerous organizations in the public and private sectors, including the U.S. Navy, Transamerica, Duke Energy, Wells Fargo, and the U.S. Department of Energy. He is also a principal with Sparks & Associates, LLC, a professional services firm focused on leadership and team development, corporate creativity and innovation, and change management. Today's episode is all about Jedi master training, and most i...
Oct 25, 2022•51 min•Ep. 37
Amber Vilhauer is an online business development expert who supports authors, speakers, and coaches to establish a robust online presence that gets results and makes a difference in their respective industries. Since starting No Guts No Glory(NGNG) in 2007, Amber has spent her career impacting communities and building strong strategic alliances with industry leaders and game-changers across the web. She is also the launch manager behind dozens of #1 bestselling books, including those for Mark Vi...
Oct 18, 2022•44 min•Ep. 36
Faith can move mountains but the truth is, with faith comes challenges and many hurdles. For most, the trials and tribulations leave their faith faltered. But in this episode, we speak with one of the very few people whose faith remains strong despite all the dark setbacks. Listen as we learn about Link Forester, a successful financial advisor, avid golfer, and now a new author, as he shares with us the bumpy road he calls his life but with strong faith, brought him to a destination full of bles...
Sep 30, 2022•43 min•Ep. 35
Chase Tolleson is a fitness expert who is culminating not only fitness in its finest form but as well as the optimization of the mind and body. Running a gym for over 8 years, Chase knows the ins and outs of everything that has to do with fitness. But now, he adds a twist to it by realigning fitness with inner power. In this episode, Chase comes on the podcast to talk about his life experiences and the great influence of affirmations and mindset in a holistic approach to proper fitness. Topics C...
Sep 27, 2022•49 min•Ep. 34
Ellie McKay is an award-winning property investor and developer who has built her name from scratch. With a multimillion-pound property portfolio, she has now gotten around to public speaking, business coaching, plus juggling all that as a loving mother of three. In this episode, Ellie shares with us her life in detail–all the sacrifices, burdens, and triumphs–that led her to the path of ultimate success. Topics Covered 01:21 - Ellie shares a challenging period in her life when she struggled wit...
Sep 23, 2022•52 min•Ep. 33
Mitzi Purdue is a bestselling icon producing 27 books that has and continues to inspire many. She has gained a name in the world of story-telling and is a winner of the Literary Titan Book Award for Nonfiction. She has also been a nominee of the Bookfest Book Awards. In this episode we open our hearts to the tragedies of what is currently happening to Ukraine. Mitzie talks about human trafficking in its heartbreaking reality. Listen and learn how bad it is and how you can contribute to put a sto...
Sep 20, 2022•56 min•Ep. 32
Daniel Matalon is the founder of #IsThereEnough and co-founder of Impact Launchpad, a UK based venture studio for social impact incubation and development. Daniel is passionate about starting a provocative new conversation about the intersection of survival economics and social justice. On this episode, he shares with Matt how he was able to rebuild his life after losing everything at the age of 55 and also how he was able to move himself out of depression. Resources Mentioned #IsThereEnough Is ...
Sep 16, 2022•57 min•Ep. 31
Mark Victor Hansen is a world-famous author, motivational speaker, and publisher of heartfelt storytellers. Selling over 500 million copies of his books worldwide, Mark Victor has touched the hearts of people all over the globe. In today’s episode, Mark imparts to us the experiences and wisdom 74 years of existence have taught him. He shares what power our own thoughts, purpose, and fulfilled souls hold and how that will help us transcend beyond our limits. Topics Covered 7:40 - Mark on his book...
Sep 13, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 30
Donald Sanchez has gone through life with the biggest obstacles on the way. He has struggled with relationship problems, family conflicts, and serious addiction. In this episode, Donald shares how he was able to stay afloat despite all the hurdles of life. He talks about the light in his dark tunnel and how he takes the wheel to stay on the right path along every journey. Topics Covered 01:49 - The challenges of what Donald dealt with in the past. 10:23 - How Donald realized the importance of a ...
Sep 09, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 29
Grant Baldwin is a professional speaker, author, and entrepreneur who has helped people navigate their lives in the world of public speaking. In this episode, Grant shares his experiences with being a professional speaker–the good, the bad, and everything in between. He also shares bits and pieces of his personal life and how leading a life with intentionality has certainly moved mountains in his life. Topics Covered 02:06 - Grant shares some of the hardest and most embarrassing moments as a pro...
Sep 06, 2022•50 min•Ep. 28
Dr. Saiyyidah Zaidi Show Notes Dr. Saiyyidah Zaidi is a researcher, author, coach, and the Founding Convener and Conversation Architect at the Centre for Belonging and Understanding. As she experienced one of the most tragic events of her life, it became the road that led her straight to the great influence she has now. In this episode, Dr. Saiyyidah shares how she hit rock bottom, how she overcame it, and the integral role of reflection and intentionality in her journey. Topics Covered 0:55 - D...
Aug 26, 2022•38 min•Ep. 27
Chris and Jamie Bailey are marriage coaches running a marriage ministry called Expedition Marriage. Married for 27 years, Chris and Jamie shared hardships of their own leading them to where they are now–mending and strengthening numerous relationships day in and day out. In this episode, they share how their bond was formed and the challenges that came along. As they also give marriage advice and insights, they show what builds a strong partnership from the ground up. Topics Covered 7:11 - Chall...
Aug 13, 2022•52 min•Ep. 26
Matt sits down with longtime friend Jennie Bellinger to talk about how she's built her business and lifestyle around an authenticity that's uniquely hers! Jennie Bellinger is a Certified Professional Coach and the host of the Badass Direct Sales Mastery Podcast. She works with badass direct sales moms who are ready to double their monthly income. An entrepreneur since 2010, she understands the desire to contribute to your family's future and be present with them in the here and now, and how diff...
Aug 10, 2022•50 min•Ep. 25
Jason Bronstad used his experience turning around businesses to do the same for his health. Not only is Jason the CEO of Malk Organics, but he’s also a family man, and a proud advocate of a healthy lifestyle. In this episode, health of all forms takes on the spotlight. From the struggles of unemployment and unhealthy ways–both physically and mentally–Jason shares the journey that has built stronger cornerstones for his relationship with his wife, kids, and himself. Topics Covered 05:14 - Jason s...
Aug 05, 2022•50 min•Ep. 24
Justin Donald Show Notes Entrepreneur Magazine calls Justin Donald the “Warren Buffett of Lifestyle Investing.” He’s a master of low-risk cash flow investing, and on this episode, he gets into with Matt about how people can get back their time and “create wealth without creating a job.” He shares how he’s been able to become financially free by the time that he turned 40 and also the power that other groups and people can have on your success! Topics Covered 05:36 - Justin’s crazy talent that mo...
Aug 03, 2022•44 min•Ep. 23
Your past mistakes don’t define you, and no matter how deep you feel you’ve fallen - you can always pull yourself back up. Austin Linney joins the show today to talk about how he overcame severe drug addiction to eventually traveling the country while running successful businesses. He shares the key to his sobriety and how a hidden mindset was one of the biggest things holding him back. Topics Covered 04:53 - Why you meet more successful people in RV parks than you’d expect 07:23 - How Austin’s ...
Jul 29, 2022•50 min•Ep. 22
Your only limited by your own ability to improve yourself! That’s what Scott Gass is a testament to. He shares how he went from being mocked as a young child to eventually helping some of the most successful people on the planet. Join Matt and Scott as they dive deep into what it takes to truly master the craft of something and why belief system and even alternate identities can help fuel personal transformations. Topics Covered 02:31 - Scott shares why passion is so important when it comes to l...
Jul 26, 2022•38 min•Ep. 21
What would you do if your own mentor fired you? On today’s episode, Joe Cox shares how the challenges he experienced in his business and relationships actually allowed him to become a successful franchisee and beloved husband. Joe Cox is a husband, dad and small business owner with an entrepreneurial spirit who was raised in a big family from a small town in Michigan. He felt lost during and after college trying to figure out what to do for work and eventually became an award-winning business ow...
Jul 21, 2022•39 min•Ep. 20
Today’s episode is proof of the power of belief and commitment. Phillip Stutts joins the show to talk about why he’s committed to finding a cure to something that doctors have said is uncurable. Phillip had incredible success as a political marketer, but his world changed several years ago when he was diagnosed with a rare and (until now) untreatable disease. However, Phillip shares how he became the first individual to treat this condition, and why he doesn’t plan on stopping there. Topics Cove...
Jul 14, 2022•47 min•Ep. 19
Michael is an expert on peak performance in the workplace and is passionate about helping leaders and teams create company cultures of engagement, sustainability, and purpose. He is the founder of Arc Integrated, a leadership development consultancy serving teams and leaders around the globe. On this episode he shares with Matt how individuals can cultivate optimism within their personal lives, their families, and their organizations. Topics Covered 03:36 - Why Michael has always been fascinated...
Jul 09, 2022•59 min•Ep. 18
Robert Murray has been supporting himself since he was 15 years old. Robert shares with Matt how he grew a business with a group of friends from a start-up to $200 million and 1000 employees. Robert also shares some of the challenges that have come along with that initial success and how he’s helping people now to overcome their challenges and limiting beliefs. Topics Covered 04:20 - How Robert started supporting himself at the age of 15 by joining what ended up becoming a $200 million business ...
Jul 06, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 17
