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The Freedom Founder

88% of millionaires built their wealth from the ground up and their stories are inspirational! Join Investor and Entrepreneur Zach Dugger weekly as he interviews the self-made that have found freedom from building highly successful businesses. Get inspired and learn business-building strategies from freedom founders who've paved the way!
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From Drop-Out to Purpose-Driven

Tune in to this episode featuring Jonathan Rivera, a faith-filled entrepreneur whose story defies expectations. Despite being labeled a "dropout" by teachers, Jonathan's life took a different turn. He transformed failures into fuel for his success, proving that setbacks can be stepping stones. Join us on this inspiring ride as Jonathan shares his journey, revealing how listeners can turn adversity into motivation, finding purpose even in life's challenges. Prepare to be motivated and empowered t...

Sep 13, 202427 minSeason 2Ep. 24

Elevating Leaders

Join us for a captivating episode featuring Aaron Trahan, a senior executive turned performance coach recognized by The Top 100 Magazine. Discover how he scaled corporate heights before 30 and is now empowering executive leaders worldwide. Learn his unique strategies for driving performance and unlocking untapped potential. Get ready to be inspired and elevate your own leadership journey. Find out more: performancemindsetcoaching.co

Aug 02, 202429 minSeason 2Ep. 23

Living Your Ultimate Successful Life

Join us in this episode as Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell, a #1 Bestselling Author, CPA, and ordained New Thought Minister, explores the difference between happiness and joy and how it impacts performance. She shares insights on embracing imperfections for an excellent life versus a perfect one. Lynita also provides practical tips to start your day positively, minimizing stress and drama. Tune in for a transformative conversation, guiding you towards a fulfilling and successful life. https://www.lyni...

Jul 09, 202430 minSeason 2Ep. 22

Unleashing Potential: The Mindset Mastery Journey

Join us on a transformative journey with Rahul Karan Sharma, a champion of mindset shifts and lifelong learning. In this episode, Rahul unveils the 5 essential elements for consistent action and explores the 'Mind Talk' technique, teaching you how to craft your own reality. Through inspiring storytelling, discover how to overcome limitations, embrace your potential, and align your life with your vision. Get ready to be motivated and equipped with practical tools to unleash your true potential. h...

Jun 25, 202428 minSeason 2Ep. 21

Empowering Cause-Driven Entrepreneurs

Join us as we sit down with Anika, the VP of Operations for Full Capacity Marketing and the founder of The Brand Amplifier program. Anika shares her inspiring journey, from her role in Full Capacity Marketing to her mission-driven work with The Brand Amplifier. Discover how she empowers cause-driven businesses and entrepreneurs to amplify their impact in the world. Get ready to be inspired and learn how you can make a difference with your brand! https://www.fullcapacitymarketing.com......

Jun 10, 202426 minSeason 2Ep. 20

Green Innovation: Building The "Uber for Lawn Care"

Join us for an inspiring journey into the world of landscaping and lawn care innovation with Bryan Clayton, the visionary CEO behind GreenPal, often dubbed the "Uber for lawn care." In this episode, we delve into Bryan's remarkable entrepreneurial journey, from building Peachtree Inc. into a landscaping powerhouse, with an astonishing $10 million in annual revenue, to his current role as the driving force behind GreenPal. Learn from Bryan Clayton's experiences, challenges, and triumphs as he sha...

May 27, 202428 minSeason 2Ep. 19

From Raising $120 Million to helping others thrive in Business and Life

Kerry-Ann T. Powell is a global business strategist, speaker and champion of small and medium sized businesses. Her varied experience over 20 years as a Washington, DC attorney, lobbyist, and fundraiser positions her as an authority on what it takes to strategically succeed while confronting difficult obstacles. Kerry-Ann is committed to spreading the gospel that running a small and medium-sized business is vital and important to our economies, yet it doesn't have to feel like trying to manage a...

May 20, 202432 minSeason 2Ep. 18

How To Obtain Superhuman Performance And Scale Your Business

Adam Lucero has dove deep into the trenches of total human optimization out of a necessity of survival. He was stabbed in the throat while at a movie theater and woke up 7 days later from an induced coma. At that point, he only had 2 choices... Give up and quit on his life or fight for his potential. Adam chose the second path. Now, he empowers driven men & entrepreneurs to become the most powerful versions of themselves & make more money than ever before! Schedule a call with Adam: http...

May 14, 202423 minSeason 2Ep. 17

Painted Baby Story

Painted Baby? Listen in to find out what happened! Matt Shoup is a Jesus follower, serial entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, Spain aficionado, aspiring paella chef, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, and Spanish coffee addict. He went from being laid off and nearly 6 figures in personal debt to becoming the founder of 6 successful companies that he grew from the ground up! Matt exists to inspire and ignite entrepreneurs to own and live their lives and business with excellence, and he has been b...

May 03, 202427 minSeason 2Ep. 16

An Expert's Journey From Business To Business

Jolien is a seasoned entrepreneur and marketing expert. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, Jolien has lived and worked in multiple places internationally. She is the proud founder of three companies, including Marketing Scaleurs® – a marketing agency in the US, Jelloow – a technology platform that connects brands and marketing agencies, and MyCataleya – a real estate project in Florida. With her wealth of knowledge and experience, Jolien is poised to continue her impact on the bus...

Apr 15, 202424 minSeason 2Ep. 15

Life and Leadership Lessons from Walt Disney

Jeffrey Barnes is known as "Dr. Disneyland." He is the author of the best-selling "Wisdom of Walt" book series that focus on leadership and success through the life of Walt Disney and the Disney parks. Disneyland isn't just an escape but an example. Walt Disney World isn't just where dreams come true but a place showing you HOW to make your own dreams come true! We'll talk about these lessons and Jeff's story on becoming Dr. Disneyland! https://thewisdomofwalt.com/...

Apr 09, 202430 minSeason 2Ep. 14

Building Generational Wealth

Join us for a dynamic episode as we chat with Robin Binkley, the powerhouse Co-Founder of Real Equity Investment Partners. Robin has nearly 30 years experience in the healthcare industry. Her passion for Real Estate Investing was realized in the early '90s, but did not truly begin until 2018. Since then, she has had a whirlwind of experiences and growth, including the founding of multiple businesses Discover how Robin fearlessly dove into Single Family Homes, Syndications, Global Acquisitions, D...

Apr 01, 202433 minSeason 2Ep. 13

The Holy Sh/ft

Shea Petaja designed the program "The Holy Sh/ft" to help big-hearted high achievers quickly see the path forward. She is a certified life coach who specializes in helping people transform their personal and professional lives. Prior to becoming a fulltime life coach, Shea led the business development and creative work at a financial firm for 15 years as their CXO earning accolades from TD Ameritrade for offering the best client experience nationally. Her personal mission is to preserve the art ...

Mar 26, 202431 minSeason 2Ep. 12

What You Don't Know About Money

What you don't know about money can hurt you. Patricia Stallworth is the CEO of PS Worth, a boutique firm specializing in financial and business planning for women and small business owners. She coaches individuals and companies to success! As a Certified Financial Planner for over 20 years, she has helped countless people reach their financial goals. Her background includes work with several firms, including Deloitte, American Express Financial Advisors, AXA Advisors and the Small Business Deve...

Mar 18, 202423 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Taking The Entrepreneurial Leap

Rob Dube started his first business in high school selling Blow Pops out of his locker. In 1991, he founded imageOne with his best friend, Joel Pearlman. imageOne has been recognized as a Top 25 Small Businesses in America on the list of Forbes Small Giants, an Inc. Magazine Best Places to Work, and as the number one Top Workplace in Michigan. Rob is now the Visionary/CEO of The 10 Disciplines for Managing and Maximizing Your Energy, the Co-Founder, podcast host, and mentor chair for Entreprenur...

Mar 10, 202451 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Unleashing The Power Of Events And Podcasts For Business Success

Rich Brooks is founder and president of flyte new media, a digital agency in Portland, Maine, that’s been in business for over 25 years. He is a nationally recognized speaker on entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and social media. He founded The Agents of Change, an annual conference and weekly podcast that focuses on search, social & mobile marketing. Rich appears regularly as the “tech guru” on the evening news show, 207, which airs on the NBC affiliates in Maine. He has also appeared in...

Mar 01, 202427 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Redefining Sales Through Compassion Conversations

Chandler Walker started his entrepreneurial journey after graduating from the University of Nevada Reno with a degree in Biochemistry and forgoing a medical pathway to pursue a brick-and-mortar wellness facility. He then pivoted to an online health practice a year before the COVID lockdowns to focus on his 7 pillars of wellness. After scaling both businesses to the 7 figure level and doing 3000-4000 sales consultations, Chandler was frustrated with how sales were taught.He was tired of the old-s...

Feb 26, 202428 minSeason 2Ep. 8

From Basement To Breakthrough: Transforming Lives Through Body and Mind

Jaime Morocco is a body transformation coach who helps women achieve their dream body permanently using science, mindset, and energetics. She has coached hundreds of women in her programs and helped them achieve their dream bodies permanently. Her work has been featured in PopSugar, Insider, Univision, and Refinery 29. About 8 1/2 years ago, she started building her online nutrition and fitness company, while her boyfriend (now husband) simultaneously started his business. They moved into her pa...

Feb 19, 202428 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Game-Changing Business Plays: Unleashing Success with Sports Wisdom!

Aaron Woolf has spent his entire life in athletics, including many years in Taekwondo and weight lifting. The lessons he learned while in these sports have had direct applications to other areas of his life, especially in business. He currently shows people how these lessons have benefited him and how they can benefit others. www.atlasmenswear.com

Feb 13, 202429 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Success As A Serial Entrepreneur

John C. Morley is the Founder and CEO of The JMOR Connection, Inc now a 28+ year company in Franklin Lakes, NJ. He and his team help Make IT Easy. During 7th Grade he started one of NJ’s larges BBS Systems to build community before their was an internet with fancy formatted pages and visual graphics forms. He is the President of The Franklin Lakes Chamber of Commerce. John has also managed two of the worlds largest international banks info-structure’s in Wall Street Data Centers. He has a passio...

Feb 04, 202448 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Expand Your Business: Write A Book

Nancy Erickson formerly worked for both IBM and Oracle Corporations, selling high-end software solutions to Fortune 500 businesses. Faced with a family crisis in 2006, she changed her career direction, went back to school to get a Masters degree in Writing, taught at the university level, and started the award-winning nonfiction publishing house, Stonebrook Publishing. In 2011, she developed a step-by-step process to help entrepreneurs, business owners, coaches, and speakers expand their busines...

Jan 30, 202427 minSeason 2Ep. 4

I Kill People For A Living

Laure Burke has always been and always will be a storyteller. Since childhood, she dreamed of becoming an author. Now, as she sees her stories in print, her dream has become her reality. Since she was eight years old, mysteries have been her passion, especially murder mysteries. So much so, that after working as a nurse for twenty years, she became a Private Investigator. She worked in close contact with police officers and detectives on several closed-case files with amazing results. She is a m...

Jan 22, 202426 minSeason 2Ep. 3

From Business Operator To Business Owner

Pete helps business owners transform their frustrations into freedoms by using a variety of frameworks that help them cut through the chaos and overwhelm of running a business. With over 29 years as a business owner, he's refined many of his tips, tools, and techniques in the trenches within his own businesses in service and retail. Helping leaders transform from the operators of their business to the owners of their business is the primary focus. It's time for business owners to start using fra...

Jan 16, 202429 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Filling Gaps In Autism Services

After learning how much was missing in the community and how much support families needed, Michele Grantham started an independent consulting and teaching business in 2015. Through a contract with a local Behavioral Health Provider, she was able to expand her business into other counties and work with more families privately. Michele has a vibrant presence, which she carries into every conversation. Her trade is her passion, which brings her abundant joy. As a facilitator of change, she continue...

Jan 06, 202433 minSeason 2Ep. 1

True Life Purpose Now

Success isn't always what it seems from the outside. Bill Heinrich speaks from experience; He found success at a very young age. He was living in one of the most beautiful places on earth and from the outside everything looked perfect, but something was always missing. Surrounded by material success, with everything in place by normal standards, he found himself dissatisfied and nothing seemed to fill the emptiness inside. Over the course of time, this feeling got worse, never better, no matter ...

Dec 31, 202340 minSeason 1Ep. 51

Your Guide To Marketing

Jonny Holsten helps businesses use the StoryBrand Framework to get more leads, make more sales, and use the framework in all of their marketing. As a StoryBrand Certified Marketing Guide Jonny has helped solopreneurs, small businesses, marketing teams, and colleges clarify their marketing message with the StoryBrand Framework. He started South Mountain Messaging in 2021 to help new people every month use the StoryBrand Marketing Framework to increase sales and market more effectively. www.SouthM...

Dec 23, 202322 minSeason 1Ep. 50

Let's Talk Exit Strategy!

Tracy Gunn was a burnt out owner/operator of 4 businesses. She hit the wall and wanted to quit. Instead of quitting, she figured out how to fix things and got control of her life again. Not wanting another owner to feel that way, Tracy now helps small business owners who have either lost their passion or are sick and tired of their business and are considering an exit. She helps coach them through not giving up and creating a plan for their eventual exit... whenever that may be! getexitable.com...

Dec 18, 202328 minSeason 1Ep. 49

Building Virtual Worlds And Positive Communities

John Krajewski got his start in the gaming world through his work at Electronic Arts and Midway. In 2009, he started his company, Strange Loop Games, and he remains the present day CEO. Strange Loop is the creator of the virtual online world Eco, in which players must join together to build a civilization inside an ecosystem. As founder of Strange Loop, his mission is to build the next generation of virtual gaming worlds which bring us together in long-lasting positive communities. This episode ...

Dec 10, 202328 minSeason 1Ep. 48

Bouncing Back After Losing It All

Jerry Fetta's story is one of resilience and determination. After losing all of his assets in a fraudulent fund and going through a divorce (among other things), Jerry was able to bounce back and achieve amazing results! He is the Founder and CEO of Wealth DynamX, a Financial Firm that helps thousands of clients across the U.S. build wealth. Jerry has a passion for providing financial education for families so they can become solvent and achieve greater financial freedom in life. Get a free book...

Dec 05, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 47

Optimization On A Daily

Brandon Leibowitz runs and operates SEO Optimizers since 2007. We are a digital marketing company that focuses on helping small and medium-sized businesses get more online traffic, which in turn converts into clients, sales, leads, etc. Join us as we speak with Brandon about starting SEO Optimizers and what it took him to get where he is today! https://seooptimizers.com/gift...

Nov 24, 202320 minSeason 1Ep. 46
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