Built by Love®

Your stress isn't a mindset problem — it's a brain circuit problem, and it's affecting everything. In this episode, Dr. Laurel Mellin, NY Times bestselling author and 50-year UCSF researcher, reveals why 80-90% of all health conditions trace back to physiological stress overload — and why willpower, therapy, and positive thinking can't fix it alone. You'll learn how her Emotional Brain Training me...

What happens when a successful man loses everything — and chooses presence over pride? Mark Aylward, entrepreneur, recruiter, coach, and divorced father of three, shares how losing millions forced him to become the dad his kids actually needed — and why that turned out to be the greatest win of his life. You'll hear Mark's raw take on why men struggle in silence, what it truly means to be kind ver...

What if the biggest thing holding your business — and your life — back is a limitation you invented yourself? Kevin Gaskell, the man who turned Porsche from last to first, set world records rowing across two oceans, and walked to both poles, shares the raw leadership philosophy that drives every decision he makes. You'll learn why culture beats strategy, why the customer experience is the business...

From broke to building multiple million-dollar businesses in different industries. Rob Yonover shares the exact strategies, mindset shifts, and tactical approaches he used to create wealth across real estate, e-commerce, and consulting. Discover how he overcame early failures, developed his entrepreneurial instincts, and systematically built businesses that generate passive income. This episode re...

In this deeply moving episode of the Built By Love Podcast, host Daniel Bussius sits down with Dr. Luisaa K—high-risk pregnancy physician, Air Force veteran, and survivor—to share a story of unimaginable hardship, resilience, and ultimate transformation. Dr. Luisaa opens up about her journey from communist Romania to the United States, where what began as a short visit turned into seven years of c...

In this powerful episode of the Built By Love Podcast, host Daniel Bussius sits down with world-renowned mentalist and speaker Brent Webb to explore the hidden power of the mind—and how your inner voice is shaping your reality. Brent shares the moment that transformed his career from entertainment to life-changing impact, revealing how the voice in your head is not actually you—but a program runni...

In this episode of the Built By Love Podcast, host Daniel Bussius sits down with business strategist and psycholinguistics expert Sara Gilbert to explore how language shapes behavior, decisions, and ultimately success in business and life. Sara breaks down the true meaning of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and how it goes far beyond communication into understanding human behavior and breaking...

In this powerful episode of the Built By Love Podcast, host Daniel Bussius sits down with entrepreneur and ministry leader John “JR” Rennie to discuss the deeper questions many successful business owners eventually face: Why does success sometimes feel empty, and what is the real purpose behind the drive to build something great? JR shares his journey from founding and running a successful ERP sof...

In this episode of the Built By Love Podcast, host Daniel Bussius sits down with PR and publicity veteran Dick Grove to demystify what most business owners get wrong about public relations. Dick explains why PR is far more simple than people assume, and why the best campaigns are not built on hype, puffery, or press releases, but on one foundational question: what is the real news value of what yo...

In this episode of the Built By Love Podcast, host Daniel Bussius sits down with digital marketing pioneer Dennis Yu, live from CES, to unpack one of the biggest misconceptions business owners have today: believing that AI tools and tactics can replace trust, reputation, and real-world proof. Dennis explains why marketing techniques and technology are meaningless without strong “ingredients” like...

In this episode of the Built By Love Podcast, Daniel Bussius and Richard Varga sit down with artist and entrepreneur Ruben Rojas (Live Through Love) for a Valentine’s Day themed conversation that goes far beyond romance. Ruben breaks down why so many people—especially men—struggle to talk about emotions, vulnerability, and love, and how modern culture has reduced love to a soft concept instead of...

In this episode of the Built By Love Podcast, Daniel Bussius and Richard Varga sit down with adventurer and explorer Mario Rigby for a conversation about presence, discipline, and what you learn when life strips away comfort and convenience. Mario shares powerful stories from walking solo through remote regions where there is no road access, no easy way back, and no room for error. He describes wh...

In this episode of the Built By Love Podcast, Daniel Bussius and Richard Varga sit down with neuroscientist and author Alex Korb to unpack what depression, anxiety, and burnout really are—and what they are not. Alex shares the personal turning point that reshaped his life: a confusing season in college where he felt low energy, difficulty concentrating, rising anxiety, and a crisis of meaning, des...

In this special Built By Love Podcast episode, Daniel Bussius and Richard Varga take a different approach to the end-of-year conversation. Instead of bringing on a single guest, they compile a montage of insights from past Built By Love guests to answer one question: what is the one piece of advice you should carry into 2026 to make it your best year yet? This episode covers practical guidance acr...

In this episode of the Built By Love Podcast, Daniel Bussius sits down with Sean Magennis, one of the most influential community builders and operators of the modern era. Sean has served as the global president and COO of YPO, scaled boutique professional services firms through Capital Collective 54, helped CEOs execute at CEO Coaching International, and now serves as Executive Vice President of M...

In this gripping episode of the Built By Love Podcast, Daniel Bussius sits down with Stephen Koch, the pioneering snowboard mountaineer known for being the first person in history to ride all Seven Summits and for completing bold first ascents from the Tetons to Antarctica. Stephen takes listeners deep into the mindset required to operate in extreme environments where a single mistake can cost eve...

In this powerful episode of the Built By Love Podcast, host Daniel Bussius sits down with Michael Caito—founder of Restaurant on the Run, former CEO, and now the owner of MAP Consulting—to unpack what it takes to grow, scale, and exit a company with intention. Michael shares his unlikely journey from couch surfing in California to founding one of the first restaurant delivery services in the U.S.,...

In this deeply moving episode, author and trauma healer Rachel Linnett joins hosts Daniel Bussius and Peter Daly-Dickson to share her personal story of emotional breakdown, inner healing, and powerful transformation. From childhood trauma and anger to profound self-awareness and forgiveness, Rachel unpacks how facing our pain is the path to peace.  She dives into the power of breathwork, nerv...

What if the #1 heart surgeon in America told you the best heart surgery… is the one you never need? Dr. Philip Ovadia—board-certified heart surgeon and best-selling author of Stay Off My Operating Table —joins Daniel Bussius and Peter Daly-Dickson to reveal how he reversed his own obesity and pre-diabetes and now helps patients across the world avoid surgery altogether.  In this powerful epis...

What does it take to get 50 billion views on YouTube and help turn struggling creators into seven-figure entrepreneurs? In this powerhouse episode, Jeremy Vest—YouTube strategist to Grant Cardone, Adobe, Procter & Gamble, and countless underdog creators—reveals how to build a thriving business through video. From punk rock philosophy to AI-driven content strategy, Jeremy shares how to dominate...

In this raw and riveting episode of the Built By Love Podcast , hosts Daniel Bussius and Peter Daly-Dickson sit down with Susan Sly —tech founder, best-selling author, speaker, and Ironman athlete—for a deeply vulnerable conversation about reinvention, resilience, and radical transformation .  Diagnosed with progressive MS at age 27 , Susan lost everything—her health, her marriage, her busine...

In this deeply moving and wisdom-filled episode, Alan Wick, UK-based business coach, joins Daniel Bussius and Peter Daly-Dickson to explore what it really means to build a business—and a life—driven by purpose, authenticity, and love.  Alan shares a harrowing near-death experience that became the catalyst for radically transforming his life and career. From touring with legendary ro...

In this inspiring episode, Ruben Rojas, renowned street artist, entrepreneur, and the visionary behind Live Through Love, joins Daniel Bussius and Peter Daly-Dickson for a deeply personal conversation about reinvention, overcoming fear, and using art to transform the world. Ruben shares his unexpected journey from finance to full-time artist, his rise from bankruptcy, and how he discovered that tr...

In this powerful episode of the Built By Love Podcast , hosts Daniel Bussius and Peter Daly-Dickson sit down with Jen Broxterman , a registered dietitian, nutrition coach, and former elite CrossFit competitor who shares her extraordinary journey from a stage 3 ovarian cancer diagnosis to beating the odds and thriving in long-term remission.    Jen reveals how she took her health into her...

In this insightful episode, Jackson Wightman, founder of Proper Propaganda and author of Tech PR Playbook, joins Daniel Bussius and Peter Daly-Dickson to discuss the power of public relations, crafting compelling brand narratives, and the evolving media landscape. Jackson shares his unexpected journey into PR, how getting fired from a corporate job pushed him into entrepreneurship, and why storyte...