9-to-Wealth

Old rooms and old rules are not what will save live entertainment. Leanne Linsky, founder of Plauzzable, shows how comedy and entrepreneurship run on the same engine: test fast, listen closely, and build around real audience feedback. In this episode, Leanne shares how she turned a live comedy concept into a digital platform, why starting small matters, and how creators can build around what audie...

The fastest way out of rock bottom might be the one thing most people never think to use: humor. Stand-up comic and author Dave Mowry shares how he went from hospitalization, homelessness, and a severe bipolar breakdown to helping others heal by finding the joke inside the pain. After losing everything and spending 18 months homeless, Dave rebuilt his life with what he calls acceptance without res...

Big firms are losing their edge - and the real advantage is shifting to lean operators who can move faster, decide faster, and scale without the old corporate overhead. Danny Capio breaks down why the traditional playbook is breaking down and how the new unit of scale is becoming the individual, the pod, and the small team. As the mind behind systems that have powered networks to nine-figure valua...

Most men are not stuck because they lack ambition. They are stuck because the identity that got them here cannot take them any further. Brent Dowlen breaks down why success, marriage, fatherhood, and leadership start to break down when you keep trying to juggle everything with an old operating system. Dave opens the conversation with the core tension: the habits, tolerances, and mental models that...

Most people are chasing the wrong money moves. Shari Rash reveals why the real path to wealth starts by redefining what security, spending, and success actually mean for your life - not a rigid budget from a financial talking head. If you are tired of feeling behind, second-guessing your bank account, or wondering why “cut the coffee” advice never changes anything, this conversation gives you a sm...

Your plan A can collapse without your future collapsing with it. Serena Low reveals how introverts can turn a career or life pivot into a quiet advantage, without faking confidence, forcing extroversion, or burning out trying to be someone else. When the blueprint you built shatters, the hardest part is not the change itself - it's the identity crisis, the grief, and the pressure to move fast befo...

Most families think wealth is the goal. It is not. The real challenge is turning money into a legacy your kids can actually carry forward, and Gino Barbero shows why that starts long before the inheritance arrives. Dave opens the conversation with a sharp thesis: if your money is not aligned with your values, you are building a bank account without a playbook. Gino, certified money coach, best-sel...

AI can outwrite, outcode, and outprocess you. It cannot replace the relationships that make you indispensable. Greg Pryor reveals the five relational edges that help leaders turn human connection into career velocity, relevance, and real competitive advantage in the age of intelligence. Greg brings nearly 40 years of executive leadership and organization design experience, plus insights from his n...

Most of what people call "healthy" is just carefully managed fragility. Anthony Guastella makes the case for a very different path - one built on controlled stress, real food, cleaner water, and a mindset that can actually hold up under pressure. If you've been stuck in comfort, burned out, or confused by wellness advice that keeps getting more complicated, this conversation cuts through the noise...

Most working moms do not have a time problem. They have a system problem. Alicia Dupree shows why the real fix is not squeezing more into your calendar, but redesigning the way your days actually work. If you are overwhelmed, constantly starting over on Monday, or tired of putting yourself last, this conversation gives you a practical way out. Dave and Alicia break down the hidden reasons high-ach...

Most high achievers are optimizing the wrong scorecard. Ed McCarthy shows why wealth without alignment can leave you exhausted, disconnected, and still feeling like something is missing - and how to redesign your life around wealth, wisdom, and happiness before the cost of success gets even higher. Dave opens with a hard truth for anyone grinding 80-hour weeks: if your system only works when you a...

Matthew Cossolotto brings the deeper framework, revealing why so many high performers freeze at the microphone, on camera, or in the boardroom, and how a simple mindset shift can transform stage fright into stage delight. You will discover: Why speaking should feel like an audience of one, not a performance for a faceless crowd How Matthew's "joy of public speaking" approach lowers f...

Pain does not have to end your story. Ben Barbic shows how the hardest disruptions of his life became the discipline, purpose, and creative force behind everything he builds - from music and writing to daily training and his memoir, Rise and Climb . If you have ever felt stuck after a setback, burned out by motivation that never lasts, or unsure how to turn hardship into momentum, this conversatio...

Steve Moss reveals why so many talented executives fail in new roles, and why the real problem is rarely functional skill. If you are stepping into a bigger seat, leading a succession plan, or trying to avoid becoming part of the 18-month failure statistic, this conversation is for you. Dave opens with a sharp challenge to the “performative leadership” trap, and Steve answers with a different mode...

Bankruptcy is not the end of the road - it can be the reset button that saves your business, protects your home, and gives you a real path back. Brian West breaks down how to use the legal system strategically instead of fearfully, and why understanding the rules of debt, credit, and lending can change everything when you are facing foreclosure, wage garnishment, or crushing unsecured debt. Brian...

Heavy responsibilities do not have to end in burnout. Geoff Grant reveals the non-negotiables that helped him survive years of caregiving for his mother and wife while protecting his own humanity, peace, and sense of self. If you are a caregiver, support a partner or parent, or feel like your life is being consumed by obligation, this conversation offers a different blueprint. Dave presses Geoff o...

Most people are busy, but not truly moving forward—and that’s exactly where this conversation begins. In this episode, Dave sits down with Ted Kopecko, author of Finding Joy: Journey of You , to unpack the difference between constant motion and real progress, and why your mindset, identity, time, and direction shape the life you build. Ted shares hard-earned lessons from years in architecture, com...

Your business should not need you to survive. If you’re the owner, operator, and emergency fix-it person, this episode shows you how to stop being the bottleneck and start building a company that can run without you. Dave is joined by Louis Swart, a veteran operator with 35+ years of experience building, scaling, and exiting businesses. He breaks down the founder trap that keeps smart owners stuck...

Patience is not a soft skill - it's the difference between spiraling under pressure and staying clear when life hits hardest. Michael Riso shares the hard-earned framework behind finding peace in the middle of caregiving, cancer, grief, and the daily chaos that makes most people unravel. Michael, a former golf instructor and author of Finding Joy in Daily Life , opens up about being told he ha...

Most health issues from environmental triggers are preventable—if you have the right data. Eric Klos, founder of Daily Breath, reveals how turning raw atmospheric data into personalized health insights can empower you to take control of your respiratory health and prevent asthma attacks before they happen. In this eye-opening episode, Eric shares the surprising gaps in traditional air quality trac...

Sandy Lee's journey proves that wealth-building isn't about luck or early hustle; it's about applying a mechanical mindset to real estate, regardless of where you start or how late you begin. At 52, Sandy turned her engineering expertise into a high-yield rental empire, retiring at 55 and showing that building true wealth is a strategic, repeatable system—no matter your age or income level. If you...

A lot of high achievers hit a glass ceiling, not because of lack of skill, but due to unseen inner fears that sabotage their confidence. Chris Natzke, a world-class martial artist and performance coach, reveals how the relentless pursuit of external success often masks a deeper internal struggle—and how you can overcome it. This episode exposes the surprising lie many believe about limitations and...

Most professionals spend their lives grinding within someone else’s system, unaware that their internal frequency is the true engine behind their success or stagnation. After two decades in Silicon Valley, JJ DiGeronimo made a radical shift from data-driven decision-making to mastering intuition and energy—discovering that success isn't just about effort but about tuning into your innate power...

Unlock the secret to transforming your personal relationships from sources of stress into your greatest source of strength. Featuring Gaylen Wilson, whose life's struggles—from surviving a heart transplant to overcoming addiction—have fueled his mission to redefine emotional safety and partnership resilience, this episode reveals how a simple, powerful method can preserve love in the face of l...

Most of us chase results we can't control, building success on shifting sands. Rowan Vale's raw journey from addiction to authenticity reveals the brutal daily work needed to rebuild from the inside out — and why merely appearing successful is a hollow victory. In a world obsessed with doing more and being more, Rowan shares how he faced the painful truth that many hide behind masks—feeling like t...