The Playbook

In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur, speaker, and bestselling author Stephen Scoggins to talk about identity, leadership, and the personal growth that comes from facing hard truths. We discuss why vulnerability creates stronger connections, the difference between authenticity and living from your essence, and how the words “I am” can reshape the way you approach success. Stephen share...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Blaine Bartlett to discuss the paradoxes that shape business, leadership, and personal growth. We talk about why doing hard things now often makes life easier later, how discomfort fuels growth, and why patience is essential when progress feels slow. We also explore the relationship between knowledge and awareness, the difference between discipline and devotion,...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Joe Hart, President and CEO of Dale Carnegie, to talk about leadership, fear, conflict, and the challenges facing younger generations. Joe shares why personal growth is still the best investment we can make, how preparation builds confidence, and why fear loses power when we confront it directly. We also talk about constructive conflict, the danger of unresolved...

In today’s episode, I share why giving isn’t about money, but about creating value and allowing others the opportunity to help. I talk about losing over $100 million, why that experience became one of the greatest gifts of my life, and how every problem already contains a solution waiting to be discovered. We discuss shortening the distance between setbacks and resolutions, learning from mistakes,...

In today’s episode, I’m sharing the mistakes, red flags, and hard-earned lessons that shaped who I am today. I talk about growing up with a single mom, building wealth, losing over $100 million, filing bankruptcy, and realizing that my greatest setbacks were actually protecting, promoting, loving, and perfecting me. I break down the “dummy tax” I paid, the warning signs I ignored, and why asking f...

In today’s episode, I share why time is my love language and why how we use it reveals what we value most. Blaine Bartlett joins me for a conversation on treating time as an asset, using the calendar as a truth teller, and separating what is urgent from what truly matters. We talk about clarity, prioritization, daily discipline, and the compounding effect of small actions done consistently over ti...

In this episode, I share the AAA Strategy—Alignment, Action, and Adjustment—and how it helps you turn setbacks into momentum. When your values, energy, and daily behaviors are aligned with where you want to be, or better, you create more opportunities, options, and touches of favor. I talk about building a foundation rooted in gratitude, empathy, accountability, and effective communication, while...

In today’s episode, I sit down with acclaimed speaker, writer, and life coach Tim Storey to talk about acting like the champion you already are. We talk about the ways shame, guilt, ego, and past setbacks can conceal the greatness God put inside of us, and how revelation, conviction, and action help bring it forward. I share how losing everything forced me to confront who I had become, while Tim o...

In today’s episode, I talk about the ways we unknowingly limit ourselves by assigning meaning to past failures, setbacks, and defining moments. I share why feeling stuck is often a sign of growth, how pain acts as a communicator instead of something to avoid, and why learning lessons is the key to finding resolution. I also break down the difference between intelligence and intuition in decision-m...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Sequel co-founders Matt Smith and Alex Macdonald, who bring together the worlds of professional sports, entrepreneurship, and early-stage investing. Matt shares how discipline, devotion, and constant self-improvement carried him from the lower levels of English football to the top tier, while Alex talks about building companies through rejection, resilience, and...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Blaine Bartlett to talk about the psychology, philosophy, and physiology behind effective marketing in a world where attention spans are shorter than ever. We break down why people buy on emotion before logic ever enters the picture, how identity and storytelling create loyalty, and why credibility is the foundation of influence. I also share why clarity strengt...

In this episode, I remind you that time shouldn’t control you—you should control your time. The key is becoming a student of your calendar and learning how to be productive, accessible, and gracious every day. I talk about non-negotiable behaviors around sleep, health, family, finance, faith, and studying your time. Small actions done consistently create momentum, compound results, and remove the...

In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur and marketing strategist Kim Walsh Phillips alongside singer, actor, and American Idol breakout Justin Guarini to talk about the real difference between fame, celebrity, and authority in today’s business world. We break down how visibility creates opportunity, why authenticity only works when it’s consistent, and how the right relationships open doo...

In today’s episode, I sit down with business broker, entrepreneur, and What’s Your Deal? host Matt Uhler for a conversation about faith, accountability, coaching, and the habits that shape a meaningful life. We talk about the difference between mentors, teachers, and coaches, why non-negotiable time changed my perspective on health and family, and how fear and uncertainty interfere with our energy...

In today’s episode, I talk about why asking for help is one of the greatest gifts you can give another person and how ego quietly interferes with our potential. I share the mindset shifts that carried me through losing over $100 million, the lessons my mother taught me about faith, and why every problem already contains its own solution. We also talk about shortening the distance between mistakes...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Parker Graham, former pro athlete and Founder and CEO of Vestible, to talk about democratizing sports ownership and creating access beyond billionaires and private equity. Parker shares how his single mother’s grit shaped his drive, why education became his foundation, and how his background in wealth management led him into FinTech. We also talk about building...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Blaine Bartlett to talk about why big results are built through small, repeatable actions instead of massive breakthrough moments. We discuss how consistency creates momentum, why forgiveness matters when we fall off track, and the difference between chasing motivation versus building true devotion to a purpose. Blaine shares insights on discipline, focus, and t...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Scott Ryan, Founder and CEO of Investature , to talk about the surprising connection between climate solutions, personal finance, and everyday banking decisions. Scott explains how something as simple as switching banks or rethinking investments can create real impact while also improving financial outcomes. We discuss why entrepreneurs and innovators are essent...

In this episode, I remind you that your belief patterns shape your reality. What you do, say, think, feel, and believe every day matters. I talk about why it’s never too late to change, why your identity matters, and why waiting for the perfect moment keeps you stuck. Progress comes from doing what you can do now and next—not from trying to be perfect. I also share how alignment, action, and adjus...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Jay Abraham, founder and CEO of The Abraham Group and one of the most trusted strategic minds in modern business. Jay shares how he is preserving decades of marketing wisdom through books, free training, partnerships, and even an AI-powered version of himself built from his proprietary body of work. We talk about legacy, free market capitalism, the power of stra...

In today’s episode, I sit down with acclaimed speaker, writer, and life coach Tim Storey for a conversation about faith, wisdom, purpose, and the mindset required to overcome limitations. We talk about the difference between knowledge and wisdom, why preparation creates conviction, and how fear, worry, and comparison interfere with growth. Tim shares his perspective on finding your unique assignme...

In today’s episode, I share why coaches, mentors, and teachers can speed up your journey, but they can’t do the inner work for you. I talk about getting from A to B, finding people who already sit where you want to be, and using their guidance to avoid unnecessary pain, wasted time, and expensive lessons. I also break down the difference between scheduled time and non-time, why giving away your be...

In today’s episode, I sit down with billionaire entrepreneur and Magna International founder Frank Stronach to talk about his journey from arriving in Canada with $200 to building a global automotive empire with 180,000 employees and billions in revenue. Frank shares how profit sharing transformed his business, why treating employees like partners created explosive growth, and how his experiences...

In today’s episode, I reflect on the lessons my mom taught me simply through the way she lived. After raising six kids on a second grade teacher’s salary, she showed me what resilience, humility, kindness, and service really look like. I share stories about growing up in Akron, Ohio, carrying those lessons into my career, and the impact teachers and parents have on shaping lives long after the cla...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Grant Elliott, founder of Rehab Fix and one of the leading voices in movement-based recovery for chronic back pain. We talk about why lower back pain has become the world’s leading disability, and how stress, sleep, mindset, movement, and daily habits all contribute to the problem. Dr. Elliott explains why so many outdated treatment models still dominate mod...