9-to-Wealth

The cost of forgetting a client isn’t just a missed detail - it’s lost trust. Marketing veteran Ben Finklea explains why lasting AI leverage comes from memory and context, not better prompts, and shares a simple habit any business can start for free. After 30 years in marketing and years as a fractional CMO, Ben learned that clients weren’t just counting on him for deliverables. They trusted him t...

Dave and Karen Robinson on 9-to-Wealth discuss symptoms of post traumatic stress

Ilene Marcus, author of Managing Annoying People , shares practical ways to stay composed around difficult colleagues, interrupt impulsive reactions, and reduce workplace conflict. Learn how to recognize your stress response, decide which issues are yours to address, and manage your own behavior before trying to change someone else. Find Ilene @ Ilenemarcus.com or search for Managing Annoying Peop...

Your mind is not hardwired, and treating it like it is could be limiting your leadership, health, and future. Arnold Beekes reveals how to uncondition inherited scripts, rebuild cognitive endurance, and train your brain like a high-performance asset. Arnold Beekes, creator of the Brain Athletes framework, challenges the idea that personality, stress responses, and mental capacity are fixed. He exp...

A beautiful renovation can still become a financial disaster. Jodi Koch reveals the design-first process that protects your budget, prevents costly surprises, and creates spaces built for real life, not just photos. Most homeowners begin with a contractor and a rough estimate. That approach can leave you choosing finishes one at a time, overspending before you see the full picture, and discovering...

When addiction or a mental health crisis explodes, panic can make a dangerous situation worse. Dr. David Hoskins reveals what families need to do in the first 72 hours, how to recognize the cycle driving destructive behavior, and why hope is still possible when someone feels beyond saving. Clinical psychologist and Sanctuary Clinics founder Dr. David Hoskins brings both professional expertise and...

You don't need a perfect microphone, a huge audience, or a flawless plan to build a podcast that lasts. You need a genuine voice, the discipline to keep showing up, and the courage to start before everything is ready. Victor Jones, host of the Liquor Talk Podcast , shares what hundreds of unfiltered conversations have taught him about authenticity, perseverance, and human nature. From recordin...

Dave sits down with DEI strategist Mathías Lemos Castillo, founder of MLC Consulting, to explore what meaningful workplace inclusion looks like beyond surface-level initiatives. Mathías shares the values behind his work—mobilize, listen, and connect—and explains how leaders can build trust, navigate cultural differences, and create space for more productive conversations. From community listening...

Authority isn’t created by louder voices or prettier slide decks. It’s built through presence, empathy, and the ability to make people feel genuinely seen - whether you’re leading a room or speaking through a screen. If you want to communicate with more confidence, connect in virtual settings, or become the kind of leader people trust and want to follow, this conversation offers practical tools yo...

What if the business you’re building could create wealth without costing you your health, relationships, faith, or purpose? Cindy Rand, the “Busy Woman’s Cheerleader,” reveals why true success requires more than a bigger bottom line, and why giving back may be one of the most powerful growth strategies a business can adopt. After nearly 30 years in accounting, corporate leadership, and financial c...

The hustle-and-grind mindset promises success, but often delivers burnout, broken health, and a life designed by someone else. In this conversation, Steve Gamlin shares how reconnecting with purpose, building an emotionally anchored vision, and practicing gratitude helped him navigate burnout, entrepreneurship, grief, and reinvention. You’ll learn how to create goals aligned with your values, iden...

Your hardest experiences may be the raw material for your most meaningful work. Author, teacher, and healthcare professional Nancy Jasin Ensley shares how pain, observation, and a lifetime of stories can become authentic writing, stronger relationships, and a purposeful life. In this conversation, Nancy discusses her journey through nursing, hospice care, recovery, faith, family, and writing. She...

Overanalyzing texts, panicking over silence, and managing everyone else’s emotions may feel like love, but they can be signs of anxious attachment and self-abandonment. If you feel unsafe in relationships even when nothing is wrong, this conversation offers a practical path back to self-trust. Dave speaks with Sloane Carlson , a licensed professional counselor with 15 years of clinical experience...

A great real estate spreadsheet can still hide a terrible investment. Dave and Julian Cooper reveal why the operator, the due diligence, and the systems behind a property matter more than a polished projection sheet. Julian went from single-family rentals to acquiring a 23-unit apartment complex in just six months, while living and working overseas. His secret was not reckless speed. It was analyz...

Revenue does not equal freedom. If your “business” still depends on your hours, you may have built a job, not an asset. Sean B. Jones reveals the hard realities founders must face to build a company that can actually scale, survive, and replace them. Sean brings a rare perspective shaped by psychotherapy, federal law enforcement, 30-plus years as a corporate executive managing multibillion-dollar...

Chronic pain, fatigue, and burnout rarely come from one isolated problem, so why treat them with one miracle supplement or gadget? Dave and advanced bodywork practitioner Andrew reveal how to think about recovery as an integrated system of circulation, detoxification, nervous system regulation, and targeted therapies. Drawing on decades of hands-on clinical experience, Andrew explains why physical...

Your memories may never change, but the emotional power they hold over you can. If past trauma, regret, or painful experiences still shape how you see yourself and the world, this conversation offers a practical path toward healing. Frank Healy is a licensed professional counselor, life coach, author, and “Memory Healer” with more than 40 years of experience helping people overcome depression, anx...

You do not have to start over to build a career you love. If work has felt consistently draining for three to six months, the problem may not be a bad week—it may be a signal that your career needs a deliberate course correction. Career coach and nationally recognized career expert Hallie Crawford joins Dave to explain how to recognize genuine career misalignment, get unstuck without making a reck...

You can be winning on paper and still losing yourself. If your career is thriving while your health, peace, and sense of purpose quietly deteriorate, this conversation offers a practical way to break the cycle before burnout becomes the price of success. Dave and Tony challenge the belief that relentless effort is the same as meaningful progress. Tony explains why modern professionals often confus...

Most stalled companies don’t have a marketing problem - they have a trust problem. Debra Bowers shows why the real growth bottleneck is usually buried in leadership, fulfillment, customer service, and team alignment, not in the ad budget. If your company only grows when a campaign is running, this conversation will change the way you look at scale. Dave and Debra break down why “just hire more sal...

What if the fastest way to become a better writer is to stop trying to force it alone? Holly B. Gutwillinger shows how rescue dogs, real-world observation, and creative stillness can unlock the kind of emotional depth most writers chase for years. If you feel creatively blocked, disconnected from your work, or stuck staring at a blank page, this conversation is a reset. Dave and Holly B. unpack ho...

Most home service companies are paying for clicks when they need booked jobs. Jordan Fernandez shows how to turn SEO, Google Maps, and AI search visibility into a real pipeline - from first search to ringing phone to signed project. If your website gets traffic but your phone stays quiet, this conversation will help you spot the leak. Jordan, founder of Firefuel SEO, breaks down the difference bet...

Perfection is the fastest way to stay stuck. Dave sits down with Jennie Blackwood to unpack why the people who win online are not the ones with the prettiest branding or the most polished plan - they are the ones willing to launch before they feel ready and iterate in public. Jennie is a serial entrepreneur, influencer, and mom of four who built a multiple six-figure income from digital guides and...

Stop exhausting yourself by playing the perpetual peacekeeper. Bradley L. Gabbert reveals how a childhood traumatic brain injury, decades of people pleasing, and one simple breathing exercise exposed the hidden cost of giving everyone else your voice. If you have ever felt stuck being "the good one," this conversation will hit hard. Dave and Bradley unpack how survival strategies formed...

Love is not a lottery, and chemistry is not the answer. Therapist and compatibility strategist Jena Jake reveals why high-achieving women keep choosing the wrong partners - and the exact process that helps them stop repeating the same relationship patterns. If you are tired of confusing familiarity with alignment, this conversation will change how you look at dating, boundaries, and self-trust. Je...