The Mark Drager Show

I talk to "one of the most creative people in business" (Fast Company), "one of the most influential designers working today" (Graphic Design USA), and the host of the Design Matters Podcast, Debbie Millman. We talk about how the world's most creative people go about creating their lives - digging into creative anxiety, making mistakes, getting real, fighting fear, and how Barbra Streisand deals w...

I talk to one of America's leading advisors for financial advisors. Yes, you read that right — the advisor for advisors, Scott Danner. We talk about why people need help managing money, how successful people think, and why money is key to financing your dreams.

I talk to the host of Growth Now Movement, Justin Schenck. Get this, Justin's been named a Top 8 Podcaster to watch by INC.com. He's also been called an "Icon of Influence." His podcast is a number one podcast In America with over 2mm downloads. He's had in-depth conversations with guests like Gabby Bernstein, Ed Mylett, Nicole Lapin, Dean Graziosi and hundreds more…

I talk to psychiatrist and author of the book, Dopamine Nation, Dr. Anna Lembke. Anna Lembke is a practicing psychiatrist who also happens to be the Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic at Stanford University.

I talk to someone who has been called the "Toughest Woman Alive". Get this, as a teenager, she got obsessed with kickboxing and became a world champion. Leah then spent 9 years in the Israeli commandos and secret police - becoming a Krav Maga Instructor for their Elite Commandos. And then upon retiring, she got into cycling… and in 2005 after winning 9 of her first 11 races, she was involved in a...

On today's show, I talk to the New York Times bestselling author, Oscar-nominated documentarian, and front-line war journalist, Sebastian Junger about freedom - what does it mean, how do we get it, and what's the true cost of being free. 

On today's show, how an entrepreneur who failed at a string of businesses… Like I'm talking almost a dozen business failures, went from $400k (four-hundred-thousand dollars) in debt to today, being on track to generate 9-figures.  And the lessons he learned becoming a world-class pianist.  That's pianist… not what you might be thinking.

On today's show, I talk creativity with the godmother of creative structures, writer, author, and the creator of the Artist Way, Julia Cameron.

Are you better off today than you were this time last year? I hope so. But if your answer is anything other than a resounding yes, I hope this message and the lessons I've recently learned will help you make 2022 your best year yet. Over the course of 2021, I worked hard to reprogram my thinking - from anxious and depressed to hopeful and hardworking. And these 5 books unlocked many of the things...

On today's show, I sit down with the author of Worthy Human, Tracy Litt to talk about fighting the feeling of not being good enough, why you ultimately are the one holding yourself back, AND, why you're also the one who's going to save yourself - so you can unlock your limitless potential.

On today's show, how the creator of P90x went from being an out of shape, out of work actor, to becoming one of the most famous personal trainers to the stars.  And the life-lessons he learned from losing friends, losing big contracts, and battling a crippling illness.  

On today's show, why a Hollywood executive who rubbed shoulders with Steven Spielberg, the Rock, Oprah, and more - quit the movie business to follow his childhood passion.  And the lessons he's learned about shaping your identity, overcoming shame, and the courage it takes to brave the unknown.

On today's show, how Charley Boorman, the son of a legendary film director and friend to the man who played Obi-Wan Kenobi, went from being a house painter, to somehow launching a television career that's lasted almost 2 decades... all as the guy who rides motorcycles around the world for fun. Welcome to the We Do Hard Things Podcast, the show about facing fears, taking big risks, and chasing down...

On today's show, how one man scraped his way out of the gang life - literally handing over his gun to a pastor at his friend's funeral - to go onto be mentored by the great Les Brown, becoming a best-selling author, an internationally renowned speaker, and get this, he's generated over $1 billion dollars of revenue from the stage. Welcome to the We Do Hard Things Podcast, the show about facing fea...

On today's show, how almost dying at 35,000 feet, being told by his wife that she was going to leave him, and losing a business that he worked for 12 years to build, taught one of "Britain's Most Disruptive Entrepreneurs" why health, wealth, and relationships are the cornerstones to an extraordinary life. Welcome to the We Do Hard Things Podcast, the show about facing fears, taking big risks, and...

On today's show, how the plus-size endurance athlete behind the blog "Fat Girl Running" turned her love for the sport into a career as a fully-sponsored professional athlete. Welcome to the We Do Hard Things Podcast, the show about facing fears, taking big risks, and chasing down dreams - hosted by Mark Drager.

On today's show, why a primary school teacher who built a multi-7 figure business, walked away from it all to pursue her true passion - becoming a nationally recognized productivity expert and best-selling author in the process. Welcome to the We Do Hard Things Podcast, the show about facing fears, taking big risks, and chasing down dreams - hosted by Mark Drager.

On today's show, how a radio DJ turned entrepreneur found his true calling, faced death, and learned what really matters most in life. Welcome to the We Do Hard Things Podcast, the show about facing fears, taking big risks, and chasing down dreams - hosted by Mark Drager.

Benjamin Hardy Ph. D. is an organizational psychologist and the author of Willpower Doesn't Work and Personality Isn't Permanent. He has also collaborated with Dan Sullivan on a book titled Who Not How, which has sold over 120,000 copies in the first 4 months of publication. The two will release their second book together titled The Gap and The Gain, which will be published in October of 2021. His...

Hoff has been called "The female Michael Phelps." Former American Olympian, she is multiple Olympic medalists and previously held world records in both the 200-meter and 400-meter individual medley. She competed in the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games, winning silver medals at both. Katie is best known for her individual medley, and she holds the current American record for the 400-meter individual med...

Steve is an extraordinary man who spends his days providing luxuries for celebrities at their request; all while running one of the largest concierge businesses worldwide. Entrepreneur and bestselling author, Steve Sims has been called "The Real Life Wizard of Oz" by Forbes magazine. He is a sought-after consultant to Fortune 500 companies in the areas of leadership development, organizational eff...

From the 2012 London Olympic Games to being a 7-time U.S. National Champion and former world record holder, Dotsie Bausch has proven herself to be an influential advocate in several areas of sports and animal rights. In 2017, Bausch was included in a list of "20 Badass Veg Women Making History." A longtime member of the U.S. National Road Cycling Team, Bausch tried track cycling for the first time...

Brian Scudamore is the founder and CEO of O2E Brands, the banner company for 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, WOW 1 DAY PAINTING, and Shack Shine. Brian is A regular contributor to Forbes, writing about small business ownership, franchising, and building corporate culture. His first book, WTF?! (Willing to Fail): How Failure Can Be Your Key to Success, was published in 2018. In high school, Scudamore faced readin...

James's childhood was defined by his abusive father and a suicide attempt, resulting in him devoting 6 years to repairing their relationship. One day after speaking at an event for youth ministers, he was encouraged by one of them to share some lessons learned from someone who has dealt with these tough times before. Disillusioned with the world, he found a way to help himself by helping others. H...

Author and podcast host, Phillip Stutts, comes from the cutthroat world of marketing in politics. Contributing to 1,407 election victories and working with multiple Fortune 200 companies, Phillip excels in the world of political and corporate marketing. He is the founder and CEO of Win BIG Media (a corporate marketing agency) and Founder/Executive Chairman of Go BIG Media (a political marketing ad...